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Big Bang Simulation

© Melissa G. Meiselman

Big Bang Simulation

Uploaded: May 19, 2006

Description

This is a combination of water drop images using layers in PS. The bottom image is an in camera zoom.

Comments

Nobu Nagase May 19, 2006 0

Wonderful design and patterns!
...a scifi feel, too...
Great job!!! #448730

May 19, 2006 0

Very Creative wonderful colors and design. #2785169

Jessica Jenney May 19, 2006 0

Cool image and effects, Melissa! Love the zoom! #2785172

Ronald F. Fischer May 19, 2006 0

This is a fantastic image, Melissa! I predict a winner! #2785179

Jenny Bosmans May 19, 2006 0

Well...at least it's a colorful bang, Melissa!! :)
Love the splash of colors and the drops!! GREAT work!! #2785193

Su Sana E. P level-classic May 19, 2006 0

Wow!! This is way too creative, Melissa!! Wonderful effects and excellent execution. #2785258

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic May 19, 2006 0

Very creative and cool! Great job!! #2785259

Melissa G. Meiselman May 19, 2006 0

Thank you Nobi, Kristi, Jessica, Ronald, Jenny, Susan and Shelly for your great comments. #2785269

Life Expressions May 19, 2006 0

Lovely creation, Melissa. Love the colors and reflection in the bubbles. Wonderful job! #2785278

Ross Throndson May 19, 2006 0

Melissa, this is Outstanding!!! Great colors, design & Motion!!! #2785301

Jim Kinnunen level-classic May 19, 2006 0

The sense of rapid expansion of the big bang is effectively accomplished with your effects, Melissa...I love the colors and shapes too!!! #2785407

Carla Metzler May 19, 2006 0

Great colors and design, Melissa! Love it!! #2785449

Anita Ott May 19, 2006 0

Great work Melissa. This is very eye catching. Well done! #2785487

Tarun Bose May 19, 2006 0

It is a unique shot Melissa. Very very impressive. For me it is a winner. #2785489

Gail Vitikacs level-classic May 19, 2006 0

Awesome presentation! This is wonderful! #2785570

Melissa G. Meiselman May 19, 2006 0

Thanks Robin, Ross, Jim, Carla, Anita, Tarun and Gail for your terrific comments. I appreciate the time you took to make these comments! #2785581

Emile Abbott level-classic May 19, 2006 0

This is the artist in you zooming out, Melissa. You just can not get away from your background and that is to our benefit. This is exceptional, Thanks #2785628

Jim Huffield May 19, 2006 0

Great effects work Melissa, you are very artistic. Jim #2785633

Kerby Pfrangle May 19, 2006 0

Artist and creative. Very nice effects. Kerby #2785657

Pamela Shane May 19, 2006 0

WOOOWWWW!! I LOVE this - fantastic creativity, & work Melissa - great colors, & the titlel really fits!!
:) #2785743

john dunne May 19, 2006 0

WOW. This one has winner written all over it. Fantastic #2785761

Carlo Cascone May 19, 2006 0

Exceptional picture. Very sofisticated digital work!
Enviable shot!
Carlo #2785791

Cyn Valentine May 19, 2006 0

Very ceative!! Great job Melissa!! #2785796

Melissa G. Meiselman May 19, 2006 0

Thanks Emile, Jim, Kerby, Pamela, John, Carlo and Cyn for you great comments!!! #2785821

Ray Clarke May 19, 2006 0

This is beautiful Melissa, it reminds me of the opening titles to Dr Who! (ac) #2785892

Karen Engelbreth May 19, 2006 0

Cool shot - very creative, Melissa! #2786058

Julie Robinson May 19, 2006 0

Wow- fantastic creative vibrant picture Melissa - well done! #2786209

Nadya Johnson May 19, 2006 0

Melissa, if this is not a winner I am going to have to eat my hat! Even tho I currently don't have a hat. FANTASTIC! Absolutely wonderful! I really love this image. Outstanding job on this! #2786221

Bill Wyatt May 19, 2006 0

Melissa I agree with Nadya this is a winner! Fantastic work, this is creative and professionally done! #2786269

Terry L. Ellis level-classic May 19, 2006 0

Wonderful effects and depth, Melissa! Great image! #2786273

Inge S. Lasmana May 19, 2006 0

You're very creative, Melissa! love the effects and colors of this image. #2786295

Brinn MacDougall May 19, 2006 0

I really like all of your "drops" creations, this is no exception!! #2786352

Jenny D May 19, 2006 0

Awesome image, Melissa! Love the effects! #2786474

Melissa G. Meiselman May 19, 2006 0

Many many thanks to Audrey, Karen, Julie, Nadya, Bill, Terry, Inge and Brinn for your absolutely fantastic comments. #2786476

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic May 19, 2006 0

Very creative work Melissa! Very well done!,
Amalia #2786550

Paul E. Earl May 19, 2006 0

This is so clever Melissa!! Well done! Impressive! #2786619

Melissa G. Meiselman May 19, 2006 0

Thanks Amalia and Paul for your great comments. #2786642

Darryl Wilkinson May 20, 2006 0

Nice work and details, Melissa! #2786821

SaMi Martin May 20, 2006 0

Melissa this is great and what beautiful colors. I have yet to try a shot with drops....hopefully soon. #2786876

Roger Bernabo May 20, 2006 0

very cool Melissa; love your creativity! #2786941

Elisabeth A. Gay May 20, 2006 0

Frame it and hang it on the wall Melissa, this is terrific! #2786990

Joan Powell May 20, 2006 0

I see a winner , great idea and capture . I also enjoyed your Primary Fantasy . Great body of work Melissa. #2787000

Jane Summa May 20, 2006 0

Seema to me you're a natural at this! Fantastic color ... totally motivational! Excellent, Melissa! #2787080

Kenneth Mucke May 20, 2006 0

wow Melissa this is really amazing..awesome creativity. For sure one of your very best shots #2787148

Melissa G. Meiselman May 20, 2006 0

Thanks Darryl, SamMi, Roger, Elisabeth, Joan, Jane and Kenneth for your great comments. #2787218

Robert R. Goodman May 20, 2006 0

Beautiful image of the Big Bang,I really like this Melissa.Wonderful image!!!!! #2787264

Carlo Cascone May 20, 2006 0

I would like to know something about the technic you used to take this magic shot!
Carlo #2787592

Donna Roberts May 20, 2006 0

Fantastic Melissa - this is my new favourite image from you.
Amazing presentation - very, very well done!
:-) ddu
#2787600

Nadia Paul May 20, 2006 0

Wonderfully creative abstract Melissa... love the sense of motion and design. #2787807

Mary Timman May 20, 2006 0

Fabulous abstract. You did a great job with the motion and effects. #2788185

Corinne M. Thompson May 20, 2006 0

Wow...fantastic colors, effects and capture! #2788841

William Moore May 20, 2006 0

whoa nellie....beautiful #2789072

Paula Dwyer May 20, 2006 0

Sensational colors and effects!!
A WINNER, if I was the judge! :) #2789075

Melissa G. Meiselman May 20, 2006 0

Thanks Robert, Carlo, Donna, Nadia,Mary, Corinne, William and Paula for your great comments. #2789389

Wende Trew May 20, 2006 0

Wow!! Great effects Melissa!!! #2789567

Sylvia Rossler May 20, 2006 0

You did a super job Melissa !! This is a winner for sure :O) I absolutely love it :O) #2790126

Melissa G. Meiselman May 20, 2006 0

Thanks Wende and Sylvia for your great comments. #2790254

Gary G. Stewart May 20, 2006 0

Very impressive Melissa. Seems there is no end to your creativity. Nice job. #2790283

Kaye Burazin May 21, 2006 0

Most impressive Melissa. A winner by my definition. #2790391

Jill Odice level-classic May 21, 2006 0

Really exciting image Melissa! I agree with Kaye, Winning shot! #2790551

Bill Morgenstern May 21, 2006 0

This is a very fine image creatively crafted. I agree with others that this one will be seen again at a higher level.

Cheers - Bill #2790756

Melissa G. Meiselman May 21, 2006 0

Thanks Gary, Kaye, Jill and Bill for your great comments. #2790805

Amy JACKSON May 21, 2006 0

Great image, Melissa!! Perfect zooming and love the colors and water drops!! #2790923

Hector Contreras May 21, 2006 0

Lissa Very Creative, a winner on my book
Heco #2791123

Mary K. Robison May 21, 2006 0

What a beautiful, color-full image, Melissa! I agree with anyone above who used the word WINNER to describe this!! #2791147

jennifer B. short May 21, 2006 0

WOW, what a great image this is. I like the title to go along with it as well. Great post editing effects. #2791198

Jack R. Perry May 21, 2006 0

Unique effects Melissa. #2792488

Melissa G. Meiselman May 21, 2006 0

Thanks Amy, Hector, Mary, Jennifer and Jack for your positive comments. #2792791

Laura Clay-Ballard May 21, 2006 0

wow! wow! totally awesome! #2792880

May 21, 2006 0

Melissa, this is incredible work!! Outstanding! :) #2794330

Melissa G. Meiselman May 22, 2006 0

Thanks Laura and Joanne for your comments! #2794551

Robert K. Bemus level-classic May 22, 2006 0

Melissa, this photo is great in every way - the concept, the effects (in camera and digital darkroom) and the execution to get this end result...I agree with everyone else - this is a winner!! #2794676

Melissa G. Meiselman May 22, 2006 0

Thanks Robert for your most incouraging comments. #2794759

Ann Bruynseels May 22, 2006 0

Very creative ! #2796846

Lynnmarie Daley level-classic May 22, 2006 0

Melissa, WOW! Just how'd you do that? Truly awesome, as is your whole gallery. Will visit there often. Lynn #2798498

Melissa G. Meiselman May 22, 2006 0

Thanks Anna and Lynn for commenting on this image. #2798817

Michele Jarvis May 22, 2006 0

I absolutely love this image Melissa! The wonderful colors and movement make this one a winner for sure! Someday I hope to be able to create beautifully stunning images like this in PS. #2798879

Mary N C. Taitt May 22, 2006 0

Utterly awesome and stupendous! very well done! Mary :-) #2801189

Arturo Guerra May 22, 2006 0

WOW!, fantastic image Melissa. Very creative capture. #2801298

Melissa G. Meiselman May 23, 2006 0

Many thanks Michele, Mary and Arturo for your great comments! #2802200

Dr Silly level-classic May 23, 2006 0

This is way kool, love it. Hange it on a wall. :O)
#2804125

Melissa G. Meiselman May 23, 2006 0

Thanks Doc for you great comment. I just might do that! #2805187

Evy Johansen level-classic May 24, 2006 0

Wow... Very creative and very beautiful, Melissa! #2809446

Erica Murphy level-classic May 25, 2006 0

Fabulous and so creative Melissa!

Erica #2812016

Melissa G. Meiselman May 25, 2006 0

Thanks Evy and Erica for your comments. #2812054

Cora Miller level-classic May 27, 2006 0

Colorful, creative, and quite interesting. Wonderful work, Melissa! #2820566

RC Fritz May 28, 2006 0

Very creative the big bang simulation! #2823474

Melissa G. Meiselman May 28, 2006 0

Thanks Cora and RC for your great comments!! #2824998

June 04, 2006 0

I love this colorful and creative work, also your other photos and your way to show the world .... #2849907

Susan Jane Allen level-classic June 09, 2006 0

Fantastic work! I don't have as much time to browse galleries as I would like, but have certainly enjoyed this little stroll through yours! #2873121

Melissa G. Meiselman June 09, 2006 0

Thanks Susan for your terrific comment!!! #2874215

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic June 12, 2006 0

OH MY GOODNESS MELISSA! This is totally wonderful -- I want to shoot just like you when I grow up :o) -- J #2882772

Melissa G. Meiselman June 12, 2006 0

Thanks Judy for your comment. Really appreciate it. #2883105

Lavone Vannoy June 12, 2006 0

ooooh! Love the colors. It looks like they are really in a moment of animation. Good work! #2887399

Melissa G. Meiselman June 13, 2006 0

Thanks, Lavone for your great comment!!! #2887528

Stan Kwasniowski June 21, 2006 0

Melissa, Congratulations #2922999

Su Sana E. P level-classic June 21, 2006 0

Melissa, congratulations on this beautiful Finalist!! #2923032

Amy JACKSON June 21, 2006 0

Congratulations on your finalist, Melissa! #2923050

Corinne M. Thompson June 21, 2006 0

Congrats on your Finalist! #2923294

June 21, 2006 0

Congratulations Melissa on this awesome image!! #2923564

Susan Jane Allen level-classic June 21, 2006 0

Congratulations on your finalist! #2923701

Darryl Wilkinson June 21, 2006 0

Melissa, Comgratulations on this awesome finalist! WTG!!! #2923790

Judyann Plante June 21, 2006 0

Congratulations, Melissa!

Judyann ><> #2924048

Nadya Johnson June 21, 2006 0

A huge congratulations, Melissa!! Whew. Looks like I don't have to eat my hat!! Ha ha. This is so wonderful! Glad to see it on the list of finalists! Well deserved, for sure! #2924201

Debbie Hartley June 21, 2006 0

Congratulatios on this awesome finalist Melissa! #2924363

Tressie Davis level-classic June 21, 2006 0

Love this!! Congratulations!! #2924618

Jenny Bosmans June 21, 2006 0

Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Melissa!! :) #2924682

RC Fritz June 21, 2006 0

Congatulations on being a Finalist!
Good luck in the next round.


#2925496

David L. Luchowski June 21, 2006 0

Congratulations on the awesome finalist,Melissa. #2925967

Ross Throndson June 21, 2006 0

Melissa, Congratulations on this Great Finalist!! :^) #2926224

Kay Beausoleil June 21, 2006 0

Congratulations on this so creative finalist, Melissa! #2926393

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic June 21, 2006 0

Congratulations Melissa!! I knew this would be a winner! I love it!! Judy #2926439

Kenneth Mucke June 21, 2006 0

awesome finalist..I kew this would be a winner...congrats #2926941

Melissa G. Meiselman June 21, 2006 0

Many, many thanks to all who have congratualted me on this finalist. Much appreciated!!! #2926945

Emile Abbott level-classic June 21, 2006 0

Congratulation, Melissa on this most artistic creation and finalist. #2927373

Kara L. Hendricks June 21, 2006 0

Congrats to you and best of luck in the next round!!! #2928024

Terry L. Ellis level-classic June 21, 2006 0

Congratulations, Melissa, on this terrific finalist! Very creative. #2928235

Melissa G. Meiselman June 21, 2006 0

Thanks Emile, Kara and Terry for your great wishes and comments!!! #2928444

Ray Clarke June 21, 2006 0

Well done Melissa #2928688

Hendrik Storme June 21, 2006 0

Congratulations, Melissa on your outstanding finalist!

#2928698

William Moore June 21, 2006 0

congrats...that'sa bigabanga of a finalist #2929011

Noel Baebler June 21, 2006 0

Huzzah, Melissa! Terrific!!! #2929065

Sylvia Rossler June 21, 2006 0

I'm happy to see this one again :O)
Big congrats Melissa :O) #2929160

Laura Clay-Ballard June 21, 2006 0

totally awesome winning image! congrats! #2929193

Nobu Nagase June 21, 2006 0

Certainly an awesome image!!!
Many congratulations, Melissa!!! #2929527

Karen K. Givens level-classic June 21, 2006 0

Congrats on your finalist Melissa, that is really a great image. :) #2929531

Kaye Burazin June 21, 2006 0

So glad to see this in the finals Melissa. Well deserved. Congrats! #2929626

Cyn Valentine June 21, 2006 0

Congrats Melissa...way to go!! #2929629

Melissa G. Meiselman June 21, 2006 0

Thanks R&A, Hendrick, William, Noel, Sylvia, Laura, Nobi, Karen, Kaye and Cyn for your well wishes!!!!! #2929695

Keith L. Clayton June 21, 2006 0

Many, Many congrats, Melissa!! Good luck on final round!! #2929847

Jack R. Perry June 21, 2006 0

Glad to see you got a finalist on the this one! CONGRATS #2930078

Ken Smith level-classic June 22, 2006 0

Congratulations, Melissa. #2930290

Claudia Kuhn level-classic June 22, 2006 0

So cool Melissa, congrats! #2930368

Lorri Shane June 22, 2006 0

Congrats, Melissa! I'm so excited for you. Good luck in the next round. Lorri
#2930420

Pamela Shane June 22, 2006 0

BIG CONGRATULATIONS Melissa on your fantastic finalist!!!! :) #2931042

Melissa G. Meiselman June 22, 2006 0

Thanks Keith, Jack, Ken, Claudia, Lorri and Pamela for your best wishes!!! #2931205

Kristi A. Howson June 22, 2006 0

Awesome Melissa! Congratulations on your finalist and best of luck in the next round! #2931466

Nadia Paul June 22, 2006 0

Congrats on this wonderful finalist Melissa! #2931499

Lorraine A. Cook June 22, 2006 0

WOW!! Fantastic Finalist, Melissa!!<:)) #2931558

Jane Summa June 22, 2006 0

Congratulations, Melissa!! Glad to see this again :-)!! #2931911

Sherry Stricklin Boles level-classic June 22, 2006 0

Very nice work...Congrats, Melissa! #2932024

Cheryl E. Molennor June 22, 2006 0

Wow Melissa. Great work and congratulations #2934087

Leanne M.E. Boyd June 22, 2006 0

Excellent work, Melissa - Congratulations on your finalist! #2934112

Mário Ferreira June 22, 2006 0

Great creation in this shot Melissa!!! #2934604

Melissa G. Meiselman June 22, 2006 0

Thanks Kristi, Nadia, Lorraine, Jane, Sherry, cheryl, Leanne and Mario for your terrific comments and well wishes!!! #2934723

Jill Flynn June 22, 2006 0

This is so cool Melissa. Great work on this. Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round! #2935608

Kate Jackson June 22, 2006 0

Congratulations Melissa! What an incredible creation! #2935761

Mary Clarke June 22, 2006 0

Congratulations on this fabulous Finalist Melissa #2935912

Jim Kinnunen level-classic June 23, 2006 0

Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Melissa!:) #2936834

Hector Contreras June 23, 2006 0

Congrats Melissa
Heco #2937070

Melissa G. Meiselman June 23, 2006 0

Thanks Jill, Date, Mary, Jim and Heco for your wonderful wishes!!! #2937078

Roger Bernabo June 23, 2006 0

A Super Finalist Melissa! #2937155

Su Sana E. P level-classic June 23, 2006 0

Melissa, I'm so happy you!! Congratulations on this well deserving WIN!! #2937571

Robyn Mackenzie June 23, 2006 0

Fabulous winner, Melissa! Congratulations!! #2937619

Ross Throndson June 23, 2006 0

Melissa, Congratulations on this Great Winner!! :^) #2937680

Rakesh Syal level-classic June 23, 2006 0

Great winner here, Melissa! CONGRATULATIONS! #2937684

Graeme yew Chow June 23, 2006 0

Congratulation on this winner !this is great for you, Melissa. #2937825

Pat Gamwell June 23, 2006 0

Fabulous image! CONGRATS on receiving the 'gold'!! #2937826

Sylvia Rossler June 23, 2006 0

Big congrats on your win Melissa :O) #2937831

Dr Silly level-classic June 23, 2006 0

Way to go Melissa. Congrats on your big win. :O)
#2937865

Darryl Wilkinson June 23, 2006 0

Melissa, I am very happy for you and this awesome WINNER! Congratulations!!! #2937964

Kate Jackson June 23, 2006 0

Many congratulations Melissa on this wonderful winner! #2938053

Wally Orlowsky June 23, 2006 0

Congratulations on this explosive winner, Melissa! #2938452

Judyann Plante June 23, 2006 0

Congratulations, Melissa, on this well-deserved win!

Judyann ><> #2938515

Tressie Davis level-classic June 23, 2006 0

Love this Melissa - congrats on your win!!! #2938545

Hendrik Storme June 23, 2006 0

A great winner, congrats Melissa!!! #2938582

Jenny Bosmans June 23, 2006 0

Congratulations on this fantastic winner, Melissa!! :) #2938778

Bobbie Davis June 23, 2006 0

Congrats!!!! #2939017

Jessica Jenney June 23, 2006 0

Congratulations on this wonderful win, Melissa! #2939178

Nancy L. Green level-classic June 23, 2006 0

Congratulations Melissa!! Very well deserved!! <>< #2939253

Kara L. Hendricks June 23, 2006 0

Congratulations Melissa!!!! #2939679

Susan T. Parady June 23, 2006 0

Super!!! Congratulations, Melissa!!! #2939700

Karen Bacon June 23, 2006 0

Congratulations on this fantastic,and well deserved winner Melissa! #2939723

Melissa G. Meiselman June 23, 2006 0

Thanks you all, my friends, for your best wishes and congratulations on this winner!!!!! #2939776

Claudia Kuhn level-classic June 23, 2006 0

Terrific Melissa, big congrats! #2939796

Anita Ott June 23, 2006 0

A BIG congratulations Melissa on this much deserved winner!!! #2939823

Melissa G. Meiselman June 23, 2006 0

Thanks Claudia and Anity for your great wishes!! #2939835

Jill Flynn June 23, 2006 0

A big congratulations on your win Melissa! #2939874

Jim Kinnunen level-classic June 23, 2006 0

Congratulations on this well deserved win, Melissa!!!! #2940085

Lorri Shane June 23, 2006 0

Melissa! congratulations!!! I am so excited for you! It's a great image. Lorri
#2940283

KHAWLA Haddad June 23, 2006 0

Congratulations Melissa!!!! #2940329

Melissa G. Meiselman June 23, 2006 0

Thanks Jill, Jim, Lorri and Khawla for your your best wishes. #2940440

gloria s. kasse vega June 23, 2006 0

Great image, congratulations!!! #2940601

Amy JACKSON June 23, 2006 0

Congratulations, Melissa!!!! :) #2940670

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 23, 2006 0

Very original and beatuiful, congratulations on your win! #2941026

Tarun Bose June 23, 2006 0

Congrats Melissa on your deserving award. Hard work always pays. Best of luck for next month. #2941071

Corinne M. Thompson June 23, 2006 0

Congrats on your Second Place Win! #2941206

Judy A. Lawhon June 23, 2006 0

Congrats on this absolutely marvelous creation....great job, Melissa! #2941526

Noel Baebler June 23, 2006 0

Congratulations! Cool work, Melissa! #2941559

Mary Clarke June 23, 2006 0

!!2nd Place, Melissa!!....very well done. Congratulations. #2941795

Graham D. Sher June 23, 2006 0

super shot and well deserved win! #2941808

Graham D. Sher June 23, 2006 0

super shot and well deserved win! #2941809

Kay Beausoleil June 23, 2006 0

Congratulations for this wonderful winning image, Melissa! #2941902

Kristi A. Howson June 23, 2006 0

Magnificient Melissa! Congratulations on this fantastic winner! #2942044

RC Fritz June 24, 2006 0

Congratulations on your win, Melissa!! #2942425

Revonda L. Gentry June 24, 2006 0

Congratulations, Melissa this is just such an awesome shot, well deserved win!! #2942449

Melissa G. Meiselman June 24, 2006 0

Thanks Gloria, Amy, Donna, Tarun, Corinne, Judy, Noel, Mary, Graham, Kay, Kristi and RC for your best wishes!!!!! #2942453

Terry L. Ellis level-classic June 24, 2006 0

Congratulations, Melissa, on your second place win! #2942557

Mike F. Anderson June 24, 2006 0

Congratulations on your win, Melissa! #2942574

Nobu Nagase June 24, 2006 0

Congratulations on your great win!!! #2942700

Robert R. Goodman June 24, 2006 0

A big congratulations Melissa!!!!!! #2942733

Judy S. Fung June 24, 2006 0

Congrats on your win, Melissa! #2942751

Melissa G. Meiselman June 24, 2006 0

Thanks Terry, Mike, Nobi, Robert and Judy for your best wishes!!! #2942815

Janine Russell level-classic June 24, 2006 0

Melissa, congratulations on your Second Place win. #2942865

Robert Mann level-deluxe June 24, 2006 0

Great work on this, Melissa! Many congrats on your win! #2942991

Melissa G. Meiselman June 24, 2006 0

Thanks Janine and Robert for your great wishes and congratulations!! #2943107

Pamela Shane June 24, 2006 0

I'm a little late getting here -
CONGRATULATIONS on your outstanding, & very well deserved WIN Melissa!!!! :) #2943152

Evy Johansen level-classic June 24, 2006 0

Big congratulations on your wonderful win, Melissa!! #2943391

Colette M. Metcalf June 24, 2006 0

Congratulations on your WIN, Melissa!!! #2943725

Debbie Hartley June 24, 2006 0

Congratulations on your awesome winner Melissa! Your gallery is truly inspiring! #2944119

Sharon Day June 24, 2006 0

Big Congratulations on your fantastic 2nd place win, Melissa!!! #2944861

Nadya Johnson June 24, 2006 0

A Thousand Big Ones (Congrats, that is!) on your awesome winner, Melissa!!! #2944912

Melissa G. Meiselman June 24, 2006 0

Thanks Pamela, Evy, Colette, Debbie and Sharon for your best wishes!!! #2944914

William Moore June 24, 2006 0

Took me 10 minutes to get to the end of this thread...whew i'm tired...but congrats on a stunning artistic photo Winner #2945490

Melissa G. Meiselman June 24, 2006 0

10 minutes!!! William don't you just scroll to the bottom? Well thanks for your best wishes!!!! #2945588

Jane Summa June 24, 2006 0

Don't ya love the 2nd Place Win, Melissa!!! I went a poured me cup of coffee while this page finally hit bottom!! LOL CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! #2945721

William C. Raco level-classic June 24, 2006 0

Outstanding image and editing
Very deserving of the win, Melissa

Bill #2946049

Arturo Guerra June 24, 2006 0

Congratulations on your fantastic win Melissa!!! #2946164

Melissa G. Meiselman June 25, 2006 0

Many thanks Jane, William and Arturo for your terrific comments and best wishes!!!! #2946526

Lorraine A. Cook June 25, 2006 0

Congratulations on this stunning winner, Melissa!!<:)) #2948726

Melissa G. Meiselman June 25, 2006 0

Thanks Lorraine for your comment!! #2948950

Candy Avera June 26, 2006 0

Congratulations on this win Melissa. This is an awesome image. Love the colors and effects. Good work lady #2951685

Melissa G. Meiselman June 26, 2006 0

Thanks Candice!!! #2952322

Bill Wyatt June 26, 2006 0

I knew when you first posted this it was a winner. Congratulations, Melissa!!! #2953116

Diana L. Ralph June 27, 2006 0

This is an awesome image, Melissa! Well-deserved win! Congratulations! #2957040

Nadine A. Lewis June 27, 2006 0

Absolutely amazing, Melissa and a much deserved win...congrats.

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Stephen Zacker June 27, 2006 0

Very creative and cool image. Nice work. Congratulations #2957404

Melissa G. Meiselman June 27, 2006 0

Thanks Bill, diana, Nadine and Stephen for your terrific comments and best wishes!!! #2957463

Wendy Stevenson June 27, 2006 0

Masterfully created Melissa! Congratulations on such a well deserved win!! WTG!! #2957498

Melissa G. Meiselman June 27, 2006 0

Thanks Wendy for your great comment!! #2957504

Susie Peek-Swint June 27, 2006 0

Many congrats on this fantastic image Melissa ~ very creative work! #2958162

Paul E. Earl June 27, 2006 0

Fantastic winner!! Well deserved. #2958436

Nadia Paul June 27, 2006 0

Great work Melissa... congrats on your well deserved win! #2958501

Alice Lero June 27, 2006 0

Wonderful work! Fantastic! Congradulations Melissa! :) #2958521

Mary K. Robison June 27, 2006 0

This IS the winner that so many of us predicted...
Congratulations, Melissa! #2958527

Theresa Marie Jones level-deluxe June 27, 2006 0

BIG Hip Hooray, Congratulations on your artistic approach and exciting effects! Love the colors. #2958552

Hector Contreras June 28, 2006 0

Congrats on your win, Melissa!

Heco
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Melissa G. Meiselman June 28, 2006 0

Thanks all for your congratualtions!!!Really much appreciated!!! #2959037

Kenneth Mucke June 28, 2006 0

We all knew this would be a winner Melissa.... #2959192

Life Expressions June 28, 2006 0

Congratulations on your winning image! Sorry I'm so late to comment but I was away on vacation when they announced the finalists and winners. WTG Melissa! #2959415

Renee Doyle June 28, 2006 0

Congratulations on your winner Melissa!!!!
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Robert Baer June 28, 2006 0

awesome image melissa!! way to go!! congrats. justin baer #2960878

Donna W. Neal June 28, 2006 0

Very cool Melissa, sorry I missed it when you posted it. A well deserved winner!!! Congratulations. #2961345

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer June 28, 2006 0

This is stunning! Congratulations. Fabulous effect. #2961443

Melissa G. Meiselman June 28, 2006 0

Thanks Kenneth, Robin, Renee, Justin, Donna and Kirsten for your great comments!!!! #2961771

Debbie Del Tejo June 28, 2006 0

Well, I must have been in Mars...I am sorry I overlooked this and also to congrtulate you on your win!!!!!!!
It is simply magnificent....the work here is great! #2961794

Terry Cervi level-deluxe June 28, 2006 0

Very creative and really nicely done, Melissa! Congrats on your win! #2963094

Melissa G. Meiselman June 28, 2006 0

Welcome back from Mars, Debbie and thanks for commenting! Thank you terry for your comment, as well!!! #2963116

Mike Rubin June 30, 2006 0

Great work! Congratulations #2967874

Zenon Toczek June 30, 2006 0

Outstanding work, congratulations!
zenon #2968162

Melissa G. Meiselman June 30, 2006 0

Thank you Zenon for your terrific comment!!!!! #2970488

Melissa G. Meiselman June 30, 2006 0

Thanks Mike for your comment!!! #2970505

Brenda Sides level-classic July 02, 2006 0

Congrats on your win, Melissa! #2976404

Melissa G. Meiselman July 02, 2006 0

Thanks, Brenda!! #2976424

Carlo Cascone July 02, 2006 0

Congratulations on your great win!!!!
This is really a grea shot
Carlo #2978141

Charlene Taylor July 03, 2006 0

Congratulations Melissa! This is a wonderful picture. #2980836

Susan Walzer July 03, 2006 0

Simply wonderful! Congrats!!! #2981284

Melissa G. Meiselman July 03, 2006 0

Many thanks Carlo, Charlene and Susan for your terrific comments!!! #2981696

Susan Candelario level-classic July 05, 2006 0

Beautifully done, Melissa!!! Congrats on your win. #2988674

Linda Anderson July 06, 2006 0

Oh! Melissa! You are so very artistic! You entire website is a delight. I especially like this one, but loved many (all of them really). Your work is excellent. #2990183

Melissa G. Meiselman July 06, 2006 0

Thanks Susan and Linda for your great comments. Much appreciated!!! #2990204

Lisa Clark July 06, 2006 0

Extraordinary creation. Congratulations on this winner. #2993611

Melissa G. Meiselman July 06, 2006 0

Thanks Lisa for your comments!!!! #2993831

Gary Lange July 07, 2006 0

Congratulations, Melissa! Beautiful job. I don't know how I missed this shot. Many heartfelt congratulations!! #2996446

Melissa G. Meiselman July 07, 2006 0

Many thanks, Gary!! #2997139

Guy D. Biechele level-classic July 07, 2006 0

What a lively colorful image! Very creative. Congratulations on your win!! #2997262

Melissa G. Meiselman July 07, 2006 0

Many thanks, Guy for your comment!!! #2997611

Patricia H. Daley July 08, 2006 0

Congratulations on your winner, Melissa. A very creative photo. I'm sure you spent hours on it and it definitely shows. #2999661

Candy D. Dennis July 10, 2006 0

Wow, this is incredible!
Congratulations on your win! #3005407

Melissa G. Meiselman July 10, 2006 0

Thanks Patricia and Candy for your fantastic comments and congratulations!!!! #3005566

Aimee S. McMaster July 11, 2006 0

a wonderful and creative shot Melissa...much congratulations on your win! Aimee #3010605

Melissa G. Meiselman July 11, 2006 0

Thanks Aimee for your great comment!!! #3010999

Bea. Anderson July 12, 2006 0

Melissa, big congratulations, and your effort was recognised. I've hardly had time to think this past week, and just now noticed your wonderful win. #3015510

Melissa G. Meiselman July 12, 2006 0

Thanks Bea for your great comment!!! #3015567

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) July 13, 2006 0

Magnificient image.Well deserved win.
Its like a mandala.The more you look,the more it holds you. Good meditation tool. #3024634

Melissa G. Meiselman July 13, 2006 0

Great idea...maybe I will print it, Kara. Thanks for your comment!!! #3024709

Ivan Chacon July 15, 2006 0

Very beautiful winner I dont know how I missed it. Congrats #3030394

Cheryl E. Molennor July 15, 2006 0

Congrats again Melissa. Hope you are still basking in the glory! #3030605

Melissa G. Meiselman July 15, 2006 0

Thanks Ivan and Cheryl for your comments!!! #3030847

Stephanie Thibaudeau July 15, 2006 0

Whoa! This is just so perfect! It could not possibly get better! I know you already have a ton of comments, but had to say, this is just stunning!:-) #3031097

Tricia L. Olson-Giles July 15, 2006 0

Saw this on the homepage just now. WOW WOW WOW!! I'd love to have this one on a wall. And THAT is the ultimate complement for me. I'm very fussy about my art collection in my home office. Ok, so it's MOSTLY Greyhound paintings and drawings from friends that are artists, but I'd still put this in there for the impact and color. Dramatic AND fun!!! #3032307

Melissa G. Meiselman July 15, 2006 0

Thanks Stephanie and Tricia for your comments. I really appreciate them!!! #3032519

Judi Bailey July 15, 2006 0

Good Grief !! I think it has already been said...never seen so many comments...but I have to add mine...I think your goal to "surprise yourself and everyone else" has been fulfilled in this and all your images...I love surprises....and you are a "master" at them.......!!! #3033129

Melissa G. Meiselman July 15, 2006 0

Thanks Judi for your terrific comment. Really much appreciated!!! #3033840

Emile Abbott level-classic July 16, 2006 0

The artist in you rewarded and well deserved, Melissa. Congratulation my friend. #3036394

Melissa G. Meiselman July 16, 2006 0

Thanks Emile for your great comment!! #3036470

She-She Killough July 17, 2006 0

WOW!! This is nothing short of AMAZING Melissa!! Spectacular! Congrats (very late! ;( sorry ) #3041955

Melissa G. Meiselman July 18, 2006 0

Thanks, Sheesh!! #3042494

eileen bedford July 24, 2006 0

Fantastic work Melissa, well done and Congrats... #3070449

Melissa G. Meiselman July 24, 2006 0

Thanks, Eileen for your wonder comment!!! #3070463

Crystal Zacharias July 26, 2006 0

very very cool photo. mind boggling to think how you even did this. congrats on your win! #3081249

Carlo Cascone July 26, 2006 0

Congratulation great Melissa on your win !!!!
CArlo #3081534

Melissa G. Meiselman July 27, 2006 0

Thanks, Crystal and Carlo for your terrific comments!!!! #3086559

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 27, 2006 0

Melissa! Your have the most creative mind yet! Beautiful and unique!
jo ann c. #3086656

Melissa G. Meiselman July 27, 2006 0

Thanks, Jo Ann for your wonderful comment. It is much appreciated!! #3086757

William88 August 15, 2006 0

Wow! so many people on this creative image. To me, the feeling of it is looking directly up while raining, but only Superman, Spider-man and your artistic vision can clearly see rain drops like this. Incredible image. #3167119

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 15, 2006 0

Congratulations Melissa!
jo ann c. #3167202

Melissa G. Meiselman August 16, 2006 0

Thanks William and Jo Ann for your terrific comments!!! #3169501

Alexandra Hankova August 28, 2006 0

Brilliant! The colours, the feeling of fast movement... Fantastic work! #3234918

Mary N C. Taitt August 31, 2006 0

AWESOMEE! CONGRATULATIONS! Mary :-D #3246720

Melissa G. Meiselman August 31, 2006 0

Thanks Alexandra and Mary for your great comments!! #3247114

Wayne T. Fisk September 03, 2006 0

Totally creative and awesome!!!
Wayne #3260669

Z. Banu November 25, 2006 0

So Beautiful and Amazing congrats for winner Melissa......well done lol. #3628027

Melissa G. Meiselman November 26, 2006 0

Thanks Wayne and Zaanat for commenting!!! #3631084

Vicki L. Filippin November 26, 2006 0

What an awesome shot and winner, Melissa! Congratulations!!! Sorry I missed it when you first one. I've always like visiting your gallery, but have been WAY behind lately. #3634294

December 06, 2006 0

Way to go, Melissa. Very unique and impressive. #3673476

Melissa G. Meiselman December 06, 2006 0

Thanks Vicki and Bonnie for your terrific comments!!! #3674361

Tamara Sovilj December 06, 2006 0

Wow this one is just amazing! How did you manage to do that?! #3674412

Kerry W. Willis December 07, 2006 0

awesome... speechless... K.W. #3677365

Melissa G. Meiselman December 07, 2006 0

Thanks Tamara and KW for your terrific comments!!! #3677719

Vishal Sharma July 19, 2007 0

Wonderful effects and excellent composition!
#4528235

Melissa G. Meiselman July 26, 2007 0

Thanks Vishal for finding this image in my gallery and making such a great comment!!! #4559385

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