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The Phantoms of the Opera

© Renee Doyle

The Phantoms of the Opera

Uploaded: June 15, 2006

Description

The sun popped out for just a minute or two and I noticed the shadows of these 2 people against the wall of the Opera House.
Have a great day!!!!!


Comments

Julie Robinson June 15, 2006

A really fantastic capture Renee- well done! #465216

Su Sana E. P level-classic June 15, 2006

Wow!! Look at the beautiful graphic design and the lighting!! Renee, you've such an EYE for these graphic shots!! It's definitely a Winner to me. #2898146

Donna Roberts June 15, 2006

Fantastic composition Renee.....such a unique view of this iconic structure....well done!
:-) ddu
#2898157

Paul Michko June 15, 2006

OH MY GOSH!!! This is absolutely incredible, Renee. A real winner here. The composition is so compelling and perfect. #2898165

Ray Clarke June 15, 2006

Great composition and timing Renee!!!(R) #2898182

William C. Raco level-classic June 15, 2006

Wow, this is outstanding, Renee!
Wonderful perspective, light and color

Bill #2898199

Carolyn J. Connolly June 15, 2006

Renee, you get another BIG *wow* from me, too - WOW!!! ;o) This is just a FABULOUS image of our iconic Sydney Opera House!! GREAT eye to see the two 'phantoms' shadows, and GREAT timing to capture this shot at just the right moment!! WONDERFUL title, colours, lighting, details, design elements, AND composition!! DEFINITELY a winner in MY eyes - I LOVE this image!! :o) #2898455

Pat Gamwell June 15, 2006

No doubt about it...this is a WINNER! Extremely eye appealing! Split second timing & a great sense of composition was needed for this & you came away with a SUPERB shot! #2899098

Inge S. Lasmana June 15, 2006

Outstanding presentation, Renee! the composition, colors and framing are really excellent! #2899775

Dennis Flanagan level-classic June 15, 2006

Perfect #2900430

Roger Bernabo June 15, 2006

Great eye, a tremendous image Renee! #2901109

Janine Russell level-classic June 15, 2006

Renee, excellent color, detail, lighting, shapes and composition. #2901714

Renee Doyle June 15, 2006

Thanks so very much Julie, Susan, Donna, Paul, Ray, Bill, Carolyn, Pat, Inge, Dennis, Roger and Janine!!!!!
#2902044

Robyn Mackenzie June 15, 2006

WOW! This is amazing, Renee! Superbly done! Love the title, too. :o) Have a great weekend! #2902302

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 16, 2006

Terrific capture and composition! I love the tile work. #2905756

Evy Johansen level-classic June 17, 2006

FANTASTIC image, Renee!!! #2909861

Stefan G June 20, 2006

This is so great in many ways, Renee! #2923352

John Connolly June 21, 2006

Wonderful silhouettes to enhance the Opera House sail, in this outstanding capture, Renee! #2929623

Corinne M. Thompson June 23, 2006

Awesome capture! #2943306

Goshka G. June 24, 2006

Perfect shot, and a sure winner, if I may predict!!;-) #2945056

Renee Doyle June 28, 2006

Many thanks Robyn, Christopher, Evy, Stefan, John, Corinne and Goshka!!
#2959675

Carol McCants June 30, 2006

Stunning photo and I agree...this should be a winner! #2971238

Susana Ms Heide July 14, 2006

Renee I'm just coming across this incredible image now for the first time and my jaw literally dropped!!WOW!!! What amazing graphics! It gives the appearance that the two people are behind a giant fan. I might as well congratulate you already because it's a WINNER ALL THE WAY!! #3029983

Lorraine A. Cook July 24, 2006

Congratulations on this stunning finalist, Renee!<:)) #3072967

Su Sana E. P level-classic July 24, 2006

Renee, , Congratulations on this awesome Winner!!! #3072990

Pat Gamwell July 24, 2006

No surprise here, my friend! This is one of my favorites from you! CONGRATS! #3073337

Evy Johansen level-classic July 25, 2006

Congratulations on another beautiful finalist, Renee! #3073945

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe July 25, 2006

Congratulations!

ccc #3073961

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 25, 2006

Congratulations!! Good luck this week! #3074559

Jenny Bosmans July 25, 2006

Congratulations on another beautiful finalist, Renee! :) #3076540

Tamera S. Phillips July 25, 2006

Congrats again Renee. You sure have an eye for beautiful photo's! Good luck. #3076635

Nadya Johnson July 25, 2006

Congratulations, Renee! #3077252

Kay Beausoleil July 25, 2006

Congratulatins, Renee, on your finalist for this excellent capture! #3077286

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic July 25, 2006

This is awesome..love the composition, colors and details. Once again, Congratulations!!!! #3077506

Mick Burkey July 25, 2006

Great capture, Renee! Timing is everything, eh? Congratulations on the finals and good luck in the next round. #3078758

Tarun Bose July 25, 2006

Congrats Renee for being finalist for this deserving shot. This one is heading for a big prize. Best of luck. #3078983

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 25, 2006

Congratulations! #3079118

Roger Bernabo July 25, 2006

A great eye to make your Finalist Renee! #3079194

Nancy L. Green level-classic July 25, 2006

Congratulations Renee!! Very well deserved!! <>< #3080566

Robyn Mackenzie July 25, 2006

My favourite of all your fantastic finalists, Renee! This is so beautifully captured - the mood is marvellous! :o) Robyn #3081243

Sherry Stricklin Boles level-classic July 25, 2006

Neat capture, Renee...Congrats! #3081525

Rakesh Syal level-classic July 26, 2006

Great job, Congrats!! #3082293

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 26, 2006

An awesome image Rennee; perfectly composed and captured! Congrats on your Finalist! Jeff #3083151

Ken Smith level-classic July 26, 2006

Outstanding, Renee. Congratulations!! #3083533

Renee Doyle July 26, 2006

Thanks to everyone for all your congratulations!!!!
#3086357

Margaret Sikora July 27, 2006

Im sorry I missed this stunning finalist photo ,it is so beautiful I can see why it is a finalist Renee,all the best with the next round. #3088101

Darryl Wilkinson July 27, 2006

Outstanding finalist, Renee (winner in my opinion :))! Congratulations on ALL of your awards this month! WTG!!! #3091430

Paul E. Earl July 27, 2006

BIG, BIG, BIG congratulations, Renee!! #3092354

Darryl Wilkinson July 27, 2006

Renee, How about 2nd place winner?? :) CONGRATULATIONS!!! #3092366

Sylvia Rossler July 27, 2006

Big congrats on your win Renee :o) #3092374

Lynne Morris July 27, 2006

Congratulations Renee, this is one awesome shot, love it. #3092376

Su Sana E. P level-classic July 27, 2006

Wow!! Huge Congratulations on your Win, Renee!! #3092421

Pat Gamwell July 27, 2006

WooHooooo! BIG CONGRATS on the GOLD one! #3092488

Stanley J. Contrades July 28, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place win, Renee!
Much Aloha,
Stan #3092643

Evy Johansen level-classic July 28, 2006

Big congratulations on your wonderful win, Renee! #3092660

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 28, 2006

Outstanding!! A truly awesome shot!! #3092739

Donna Roberts July 28, 2006

I am SO HAPPY that this got the nod from the judges....great to see the golden disc beneath this image Renee.
WTG!
:-) ddu
#3093018

Renee Doyle July 28, 2006

You guys are way too kind - thanks so much!!! Have a wonderful weekend!

#3093117

Jenny Bosmans July 28, 2006

Congratulations on this beautiful winner, Renee! :) #3093249

Wally Orlowsky July 28, 2006

Congratulations on this dramatic winner, Renee! #3093327

Hendrik Storme July 28, 2006

Big congrats with your fantastic winner!!! #3093356

Ken Smith level-classic July 28, 2006

Congratulations, Renee. A real beauty!! #3093654

Daniel G. Flocke July 28, 2006

Renee - Congratulations on your 2nd Place Winner!!!

~Daniel #3093711

Debbie Hartley July 28, 2006

Congratulations on this awesome winner Renee! #3093968

Nancy L. Green level-classic July 28, 2006

Congratulations Renee on this well deserved win!! <>< #3093978

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 28, 2006

Congratulations, again, for this win! #3094148

David L. Luchowski July 28, 2006

This is a great winning image,Renee.You do beautiful work. #3094538

Laurence Saliba level-classic July 28, 2006

Congratulations Renee!!!!!!!! #3094637

Jill Flynn July 28, 2006

Great eye and shot Renee. Congratulations on your win! #3094762

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic July 28, 2006

Congratulations Renee on your second place win !!! #3094763

Kay Beausoleil July 28, 2006

Congratulations, Renee, on your win for this neat image! #3094769

Carla Metzler July 28, 2006

Congratulations, Renee! :D #3094999

Mick Burkey July 28, 2006

So glad this was recognized, Renee. Congratulations on the win!! #3095282

Nadya Johnson July 28, 2006

WAY TO GO, Renee! So glad this STUNNING photo made the winners' circle! A HUGE Congratulations!! Well done and well deserved! #3095598

Gail Vitikacs level-classic July 28, 2006

Terrific Win!!! Congratulations! #3095954

Sharon Day July 28, 2006

BIG Congratulations, Renee!!! WTG! #3096014

Susana Ms Heide July 28, 2006

I was so sure this image would be here Renee!!! I'll CONGRATULATE you again because this recognition is so well deserved!! WTG girl!! #3096241

Tarun Bose July 28, 2006

Big congratulations Renee for being a winner for this fantastic shot. I had predicted earlier. Well done. #3096257

William C. Raco level-classic July 28, 2006

This is such an excellent photo, Renee
Very well deserving of the honor
Congratulations!

Bill #3096610

Graham D. Sher July 28, 2006

this is just wonderful Renee and a deserved winner #3096814

Paul Michko July 28, 2006

Hey Renee, I told you this was a winner. Very big congratulations on an incredibly deserved win. #3097050

Kristi A. Howson July 28, 2006

Love the lead in with the dynamic lines to the shadows. Fantastic Renee! Congratulations on this wonderful Winner!!! #3097247

Lorraine A. Cook July 28, 2006

Congratulations on this awesome win, Renee!<:)) #3097351

Renee Doyle July 28, 2006

WOW!!!! Thanks so much everyone - I really do appreciate all of your kinds words and congratulations!!!!!!
#3097366

Margaret Sikora July 29, 2006

Congratulations Renee on this beautiful win. #3097569

Colette M. Metcalf July 29, 2006

Congratulations to you on your win, Renee!!! #3097674

Glenn E. Urquhart July 29, 2006

An Absolutely Stunning Photo, in all respects.... A HUGH CONGRATS on your award, Renee!!! VERY WELL DONE! Cheers, Glenn. #3098242

Stephen Zacker July 29, 2006

Stunning. Congratulations #3098680

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 29, 2006

Congrats Renee on this well deserved win!! Jeff #3100035

Life Expressions July 30, 2006

Congrats on your second place win!!!! #3103169

Janine Russell level-classic July 30, 2006

Renee, congratulations on your Second Place win. #3103563

Renee Doyle July 30, 2006

Many many thanks Margaret, Colette, Glenn, Stephen, Jeff, Robin and Janine!!
#3103754

Terry L. Ellis level-classic August 03, 2006

Sorry, I'm late! Congratulations on this awesome second place win, Renee! #3120400

Darryl Wilkinson August 06, 2006

Renee, BIG CONGRATULATIONS on your POTD! OUTSTANDING!!! #3129558

Julie Robinson August 06, 2006

This photo is amazing & deserves the potd as well as its win- well done Renee! #3129566

Ronda Chatelle level-classic August 06, 2006

Wow Renee! Incredible timing...Stunning image. Congratulations on your well deserved recognition. #3129584

Lynne Morris August 06, 2006

Congratulations on your POTD well deserved Renee it's an awesome capture. #3129587

August 06, 2006

Excellent shot Renee !
Congrats on your POTD! #3129593

Susie Peek-Swint August 06, 2006

Many congrats on your win and POTD Renee ~ well done! #3129616

Carolyn J. Connolly August 06, 2006

WAY TO GO, Renee!! Sincere CONGRATULATIONS on your Second Place win with this image, AND, also on it being chosen as the Photo of the Day today!! It is a M-O-S-T *deserving* image, and Phil and I are both SO-O pleased for you!! Safe travelling, Renee and Barry!! :o) #3129635

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe August 06, 2006

Congratulations....such well deserved recognition!

ccc #3129642

Graeme yew Chow August 06, 2006

Renee, congratulation on this beautiful POTD. #3129693

Laurence Saliba level-classic August 06, 2006

Congrats again on POTD Renee!!! #3129701

Milan Banik August 06, 2006

ongratulations, Renee,love this composition from my heart. #3129721

Paul Michko August 06, 2006

And yet another acolade for this awesome shot. Big congratulations, Renee. #3129727

Wally Orlowsky August 06, 2006

Congratulations on this stunning POTD, Renee! #3129775

David Phalen August 06, 2006

Congrats on a well deserved POTD! #3129782

Joy Rector August 06, 2006

congrats on the POTD #3129819

Kara L. Hendricks August 06, 2006

Congratulations Renee!!!!! #3130023

Laura Clay-Ballard August 06, 2006

awesome work! congrats! #3130088

Stephen Zacker August 06, 2006

Congratulations #3130151

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 06, 2006

Way to go girl!!! Congratulations on POTD!!! <>< #3130261

Sharon Day August 06, 2006

Congratulations on POTD as well, Renee!!! WTG! #3130329

Susana Ms Heide August 06, 2006

Yayyyy!! Another day in the spotlight Renee!!! This image really is OUTSTANDING in every way! MANY CONGRATS once again on this awesome POTD!!!! #3130363

Terry L. Ellis level-classic August 06, 2006

A true favorite!!! Congratulations on this amazing POTD, Renee! #3130442

Jill Flynn August 06, 2006

Congratulations on your POTD Renee! A well deserved win and POTD as well. Great shot! #3130486

August 06, 2006

Congratulations on your POTD! It’s well deserved in every way, covering all the elements of photography. I looked at your gallery and enjoyed it thoroughly; you have some beautiful images. You are a talented photographer. I just LOVE your photograph titled, “City of Love.” #3130559

Karen Engelbreth August 06, 2006

Big congrats on your POTD, Renee :0)) #3130695

RC Fritz August 06, 2006

Congrats on your POTD, Renee! §8^D} #3130786

Guy D. Biechele level-classic August 06, 2006

Great shot, Renee!! Congratulations on your win and POTD! #3130850

Siete Meeter August 06, 2006

Congratulations.Beautifully done.

#3131104

Mary Clarke August 06, 2006

Congratulations on POTD Renee, what a great image! #3131263

William C. Raco level-classic August 06, 2006

This is such a deserving POTD recipient!
Beautiful work, Renee

Bill #3131694

Evy Johansen level-classic August 06, 2006

Many congratulations on your well deserved POTD, Renee!! #3132072

Robyn Mackenzie August 06, 2006

Fantastic POTD, Renee - another well-deserved honour for this superb image! What a great bon voyage gift as you head off on your latest trip. Bring back some more winners!!! :o) Robyn #3132536

Allan L. Dy August 06, 2006

Absolute winner Renee! Congratulations! #3132584

Helen N. McHugh August 07, 2006

What a capture, Renee! Congratulations on your win & POTD! #3133044

Debbie Hartley August 07, 2006

Awesome shot Renee! Congratulations on your POTD! #3133127

Ken Smith level-classic August 07, 2006

Renee, super congratulations!!! #3136411

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 09, 2006

Outstanding image, a deserving win and potd!! Great job! #3144447

Renee Doyle September 21, 2006

A belated but very big thankyou to you all for your wonderful comments and congratulations!!!! I appreciate it very much!
#3341358

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett January 12, 2007

Really like the colors and PoV .. Renee ... Nice work and congrats on your PotD ..

Steve Hurkett #3810823

Vladan D. Djordjevic January 12, 2007

Beautiful photo! Great composition, color, lighting, lines, design! #3813982

Roger Fry February 10, 2007

Your eye never fails to see, and your finger never fails to follow !
Brilliant !

Roger #3935126

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett February 28, 2007

Beautiful capture and details,Renee ... congrats on your PoTD and 2nd Place winner .... steve #4005587

Brett Dolsen January 17, 2008

Renee I was humbled by your comments on my Opera House photos but this one of yours was a very deserved winner!!
Brett #5351777

Mary K. Robison October 22, 2011

This outstanding capture just popped up on the bp home page, Renee.
Belated Congratulations on your POTD/2nd Place winner! #9755643

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