Inspiring Photo: Feather View #2 #253377

Feather View #2

Uploaded: January 02, 2004

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Sunset shot through a feather.

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Colleen Braun January 02, 2004

Very interesting Carolyn... #84153

Kathleen Clemons January 02, 2004

WOW, Carolyn! I LOVE this! Great design, texture, color, light, this has EVERYTHING! Way to go! #315021

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 02, 2004

Thanks Colleen and Kath. I didn't know how to categorize it, so I put it in Macro.. #315027

Joy Brown January 02, 2004

Great idea and shot, Carolyn! #315030

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 02, 2004

Thanks Joy. Good morning to ya! #315038

Donna R. Moratelli January 02, 2004

WOW, what a great graphic image!!.

I love it!!Beautiful compositon, lines,color, textures, lighting, and diagonal composition. All the traits of a winning image!! Way to go, Carolyn!!! #315042

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 02, 2004

I thought this might appeal to you, Donna! Thanks!! #315044

Stephen Zacker January 02, 2004

Very interesting perspective! #315055

Sharon E. Lowe January 02, 2004

Carolyn - stunning! #315070

Kasia Elser January 02, 2004

Nicely done - very creative! #315073

Judith G. Secco January 02, 2004

Great detail, Carolyn. Very nice composition too. Nice going.
Judy #315099

Lorraine T. Lynch January 02, 2004

It's a beauty.....it's a winner! #315128

Donna R. Moratelli January 02, 2004

Well it really does, Carolyn.. It's EXCELLENT! #315134

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 02, 2004

Thanks Stephen, Sharon, Kasia, Judy, Lorraine and Donna!!! #315138

clifton Mair January 02, 2004

Oh that works! Pin sharp, great composition Carolyn! #315147

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 02, 2004

Thanks Cliff!!!
Guess I better also thank Big Bird or whoever left that feather laying around. LOL #315166

Gary O`Dell January 02, 2004

WOW what an image!!! great detail on the feather..great idea..very nicely done Carolyn...Gary O #315184

Donna W. Neal January 02, 2004

Very creative and I love the back light coming through the feather. Nice work Carolyn. #315186

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 02, 2004

Thanks Gary and Donna!!! #315190

Patricia A. Kuniega January 02, 2004

Fantabulous Carolyn! I agree it's got winner all over it! #315198

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 02, 2004

Well, maybe not, but I figure they haven't seen a lot like it! LOL Thanks Pat! #315203

Shirley L. Carpenter January 02, 2004

Excellent Carolyn!!!Very creative idea!!! #315205

William C. Raco January 02, 2004

Judging by all the comments, I'd have to say people like this.
I know I do!
Great vision and composition.

bill #315215

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 02, 2004

Thanks Shirley and Bill!! Glad you like it~ #315225

Darren K. Fisher January 02, 2004

WOW this is cool. I love the way the light has made the feather look. Great job Carolyn. #315274

Jeff Robinson January 02, 2004

Very creative Carolyn! Nice work! Jeff #315298

January 02, 2004

Wonderful!! #315311

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 02, 2004

Thanks Darren, Jeff, and Sharon!!! #315370

Charlene Bayerle January 02, 2004

Well captivated Carolyn!!!!! Great job! #315375

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 02, 2004

Thank you, Char!! #315400

Susan T. Parady January 02, 2004

The backlighting has brought out fantastic pattern on the feather. Terrific idea and extremely well done! #315405

Barbara Bergeron January 02, 2004

You submitted the other feather image last week right? Not sure which I like better. This is wonderful also. Great idea,detail and warm colors with the sun peering through. Nice job! #315419

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 02, 2004

Thanks Susan and Barb..Yeah, I had another feather one in the last month. I like this one much better. #315453

Donna R. Moratelli January 02, 2004

Did I mention that this is a WINNER!!

Why couldn't I think of something like this? This is so creative,Carolyn! What kind of feather is it? Will you loan it to me?he,he,he,.

I am out feather hunting today..!!

This image reminds me of a shot that Brian Peterson has printed in one of his books although his was a peacock feather showing the details of the feather. ... #315481

Damian P. Gadal January 02, 2004

Outstanding Carolyn! :-) #315497

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 02, 2004

Thanks Damian and Donna..
I think I already pitched this one, Donna..I'll save you one next time I find one. LOL #315513

Susan T. Evans January 02, 2004

Absolutely awesome Carolyn, I think it is a winner too! #315556

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 02, 2004

Thanks Susan!! In my dreams!! LOL #315573

Ellen Peach January 02, 2004

Excellent creativity, Carolyn....bravo! #315585

ricky A. riddle January 02, 2004

Outstanding Image very creative Carolyn. #315597

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 02, 2004

Thanks Ellen and Rick!!! #315656

Leanne M.E. Boyd January 02, 2004

Wowwwwwwwwwwwiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnn Carolyn - I'm giving you a 10! #315709

Susie Peek-Swint January 02, 2004

Great shot Carolyn, love the detail in the feather ~ very creative! #315727

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 02, 2004

Thanks Leanne and Susan!! #315832

Carol Brill January 02, 2004

Ingenious use of something so simple to produce such a splendid effect, Carolyn, what terrific light and detail you captured here, just awesome!!! #315887

Iva Villi January 02, 2004

AAAAAAAAAH! This is FANTASTIC Carolyn! :o)
IVa #315943

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 02, 2004

Wow, thanks, Carol and Iva!!! Much appreciated!! #315966

Terry R. Hatfield January 02, 2004

Hi Carolyn! Dont Know If Theirs Anything Left To Say!!Other Than Super Detail On That Feather! I Think You Struck A Major Vein With This One Great Job!!
Terry #316014

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 02, 2004

Thanks Terry!! Donna Rae is out plucking seagulls as we speak! LOL #316018

Terry R. Hatfield January 02, 2004

I Love That One Carolyn ROFL!! #316026

Nicola Clark January 02, 2004

Excellent shot, Carolyn. #316037

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 03, 2004

Thanks Terry and Nicola!! #316321

Evy Johansen January 03, 2004

Wooooooow, Carolyn! Another Winner!!! #316715

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 03, 2004

Aw, thanks, Evy!! #316858

Donna R. Moratelli January 03, 2004

CAROLYN, GUESS WHAT.... I FOUND the FEATHER....finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MY only problem is, that it's going to rain or snow for the next few days. Any suggestions master photographer? #317244

Karen Engelbreth January 03, 2004

Great jobCarolyn. I really like your composition. #317262

Bob Cammarata January 03, 2004

BRAVO, Carolyn!
Very creative and well done.
Bob #317401

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 04, 2004

Thank you Karen and Bob!!
Donna you are nuts!! Check your mailbox in a couple days..I sent you feathers! #317456

Donna R. Moratelli January 04, 2004

Are they gold?hehehe #317480

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 04, 2004

ONLY WITH THE SUN BEHIND THEM!!! LOL!! #317487

Kerry Drager January 05, 2004

Hi Carolyn: This is a terrific shot! The backlighting is perfect for this feather - it really emphasizes the lines and curves so nicely. Also, a great job in moving in sooooo close to your subject and filling the frame ... fine work, Carolyn!
Kerry #319323

Donna R. Moratelli January 05, 2004

dHi Carolyn, I found a PC that I can use for a while until mine is repaired and that may take weeks. It feels good to be in action again, even if it's only partial action. I had to see this awsome image again too!!

Now look how wonderful Kerry is!!. He commented on this terrific shot.

I think that you should take one of his classesdd now, and see all of of his critiques because then you'll always know weather or not to post an image becuase you'll have a much clearer understanding of what is good, great or just OK picture.

I hope that you are convinced NOW about this one,because, he sure told you the truth about it!!

Thanks., Kerrry! I bet Carolyn is thrilled whith your critique. #319343

Donna R. Moratelli January 05, 2004

Carolyn, PS, I know that it wasn't a gold feather. I was trying to give you a laugh. Have a great day.. #319350

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 05, 2004

Thanks Kerry and Donna!!! Much appreciated.
Of course when I save up enough money for a course it will be Kerry's. #319556

Patrick Campbell January 05, 2004

What a beautiful and original image! I wish I had taken this myself. I love the texture and lighting on the feather. Good luck in the contest with this. I'll be disappointed and surprised if it doesn't at least make the finals. #319858

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 06, 2004

Thanks a lot Patrick! I'll be disappointed, but I'm never surprised! LOL #320102

Donna R. Moratelli January 06, 2004

Carolyn, Patrick is in my class with Kerry. We had a lot of fun together and he's a great shooter.. #320474

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 06, 2004

I know his work! You must be reading my mind..I was just gonna ask you if he was in your class. I know he's good!! #320495

Mary K. Robison January 08, 2004

Carolyn, this is glorious! We better see it in the winners next month! #323552

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 08, 2004

Thanks Mary!! I'm hoping for good things for it! #323639

Arthur Rosch January 25, 2004

what a wild and original idea, Carolyn.
i've never posted a photo you haven't
supported, and I feel ashamed of myself
that I haven't come over here more.
one of these days, we'll have to throw
a betterphoto picnic.

art #347595

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 25, 2004

Thanks Art!! Be ashamed...be very ashamed! LOL>.. You betcha, lets have a betterphoto picnic! I'm up for it! #347819

Jean Papo February 06, 2004

Very, very creative and well-executed, Carolyn! I'm betting on winner with everybody else above.. #365582

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 07, 2004

Thanks Jean! The ones everyone else likes never seem to impress the judges much, but we can hope, can't we? #365627

Jean Papo February 07, 2004

Got my fingers and toes crossed... #366368

Susan T. Parady February 15, 2004

I knew the judges would like this. How could they not? Congratulations and good luck!
Sue #378050

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 15, 2004

Thanks Susan!!
#378110

Karen Engelbreth February 15, 2004

Congratulations and good luck, Carolyn! #378119

Dottie Shepherd February 15, 2004

Congrats Again, Carolyn!! #378132

Bob Cammarata February 15, 2004

Well done Carolyn, I'm glad the judges picked this clever and imaginative photo as a finalist.
Good luck!
Bob #378154

Patricia A. Kuniega February 15, 2004

Congratulations Carolyn! #378157

William C. Raco February 15, 2004

Great idea and execution, Carolyn!
Congratulations,

bill #378179

Colleen Braun February 15, 2004

Congratulations Carolyn... #378507

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 15, 2004

Thanks Karen, Dottie, Bob, Pat, Bill and Colleen!!! #378547

Murry Grigsby February 15, 2004

Congrats again Carolyn! Terrific work!! #378566

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 15, 2004

Thanks Murry!! #378638

Kathleen Clemons February 15, 2004

I am beyond pleased to see this in the finals, my friend. it''s just awesome... and so are you. :) Congrats! #378742

Stephen Zacker February 15, 2004

Congrats Carolyn on a well deserved Beautiful, Creative image! You are very talented! #378748

Patricia A. Cale February 15, 2004

What a wonderful image and idea, Carolyn! Congratulations!! #378798

Stanley J. Contrades February 15, 2004

And the beat goes on! Once more, Congratulations and good luck!
Aloha,
Stan #378878

Donna R. Moratelli February 15, 2004

Well,well, well... NO SUPRISE HERE!! Congratulations girl!!

Those judges and super talented & wise instructors (KERRY DREAGAR), to name one particular favourite; know their stuff!! . It's one of the best that you ever shot.

Carolyn, I'm taking Kerry's extension course next if you are ready to try one! I'd really enjoy being in a class with you. I guarantee that it will be a very forfilling and fun class for you. It will be worth every penny and minuite spent. You'll absolutly love Kerry just like we ALL LOVE HIM. I can't get enough. #378910

Terry R. Hatfield February 15, 2004

Hi Carolyn! Congrats On Another Finalist! Dont Take No Classes We Cant Keep Up With You Now!LOL!! #378948

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 15, 2004

Thanks Kath, Stephen, Pat, Stan, Donna and Terry!
We'll see, Donna! You know my priorities. #379033

ricky A. riddle February 15, 2004

Congrats Carolyn. #379382

Susan T. Evans February 15, 2004

CONGRATS AGAIN CAROLYN! #379482

Sherri Conley February 15, 2004

This is absolutely GORGEOUS! Congrats!!
#379568

Jean Papo February 15, 2004

Congratulations, Carolyn!!!! Happy to see this here, and wishing you more good luck with it to come!!! #379864

Guy D. Biechele February 15, 2004

Fantastic image, Carolyn! Congrats, and good luck in the finals.
+Guy #379921

Dominique Declerck February 16, 2004

Great design, great photo, Carolyn!!!

Congrats again!!!!
#380002

Evy Johansen February 16, 2004

Hi Carolyn,
Many congratulations! Very well deserved! - See you next week....... #380165

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 16, 2004

Thanks Rick, Susan, Sherri, Jean, Guy, Dominique and Evy!!! #380174

Gary O`Dell February 16, 2004

I knew when you intered this image that it was a WINNER..Congratulations..Gary O #380915

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 16, 2004

Well, maybe not a winner, but close! Thanks Gary!! #380980

Carol Brill February 16, 2004

Congratulations and best of luck, Charlene! #381726

Ellen Peach February 16, 2004

Way to go, Carolyn....another congratulations to you! #381756

Damian P. Gadal February 16, 2004

I love this shot - Congrats Carolyn! #382198

clifton Mair February 16, 2004

Big congrats Carolyn, glad to see this here! #382356

Mette Vendelboe Allison February 17, 2004

Great photo, congrats and good luck, Carolyn:-) #382453

William C. Raco February 17, 2004

Congratulations, Winner!!!
So glad to see this one win.

bill #382479

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 17, 2004

Thanks Carol, Ellen, Damian, Clifton, Mette and Bill!!! #382487

Kathleen Clemons February 17, 2004

Didn't I tell you that this one had EVERYTHING!!!!!! Big congrats on your well-deserved win!!!!!! #382527

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 17, 2004

Thanks Kath!! Yours should have been right next to it! #382539

Mette Vendelboe Allison February 17, 2004

Congratulations!!! #382574

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 17, 2004

Thanks Mette! Much appreciated! #382607

Allan L. Whitehead February 17, 2004

Carolyn, congratulations of this terrific win. I don't know how I missed it in the finalists list, becasue there were only 572 pictures in that category out of over 13,000 entrants. There's nothin I can say about the photo that hasn't already been said, so the only thing left is the congrats and to let you know that I'm very proud of you. Well done and well deserved - Allan #382612

Claudia Kuhn February 17, 2004

Wow Carolyn! Many congrats on a fine win!! #382625

Dominique Declerck February 17, 2004

.. applause !!!!!!!!!!! #382640

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 17, 2004

Thanks Allan, Claudia and Dominique!! I really appreciate your comments! #382680

Dottie Shepherd February 17, 2004

Congratulations, Carolyn..Well Deserved!!! #382685

Kasia Elser February 17, 2004

Congrats! #382707

Donna R. Moratelli February 17, 2004

END OF DISCUSSION! What'd I tell ya!! You owe me a 1,000 bucks!

Congratulations!!!

If this one didn't win, I was about to give up!! I am sooooo happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey, maybe I should take up judging . Hehehe, #382713

Judith G. Secco February 17, 2004

WONDERFUL image, Carolyln. Congratulations and glad to be your neighbor this morning too!
Judy #382744

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 17, 2004

Thanks Dottie, Kasia, Donna and Judy! Sure take ALL the money, Donna. You deserve it for all the help you give me! #382780

Ronald Balthazor February 17, 2004

Congratulations, Judy. Wonderful image. #382832

Charlene Bayerle February 17, 2004

Joy and I say...CONGRATULATIONS Carolyn!!!!! #382883

Susan T. Parady February 17, 2004

Congratulations on the second place WIN!!!
I knew you could do it!! #382888

Gary O`Dell February 17, 2004

Congratulations on your Win..it is will deserved..Gary O #382913

Ellen Peach February 17, 2004

Excellent win, Carolyn....congrats! #383007

Bernard B. Travers February 17, 2004

Go on, with your bad self, Carolyn. Great photography lady. Congratulations. #383015

Ed Isaacs February 17, 2004

Congratulations, Carolyn. #383021

Kerry Drager February 17, 2004

Hi Carolyn: Such a fine photo ... Congrats!! Kerry #383051

Patricia Marroquin February 17, 2004

Spectacular, Carolyn! I missed this earlier. A warm congratulations to you! :-) #383060

Robin L. Wehrman February 17, 2004

Congratulations, Carolyn! #383100

Jean Papo February 17, 2004

Congratulations, Carolyn!!!!! Well deserved win with this!!!!! Yay!!!!! #383110

Warren Ishii February 17, 2004

Fantastic work Carolyn...congratulations! #383247

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 17, 2004

Thanks, Ron, Joy and Char, Susan, Gary, Ellen, Bernie, Ed, Kerry, Patricia, Robin, Jean and Warren. Your comments are so much appreciated! #383272

Stanley J. Contrades February 17, 2004

Congratulations one more time, Carolyn!
Aloha,
Stan #383351

Brenda W. LaFleur February 17, 2004

Congrats, Carolyn. Well deserved!! #383367

Stephen Zacker February 17, 2004

CONGRATS Caroyln! #383442

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 17, 2004

Thanks Stan, Brenda and Stephen!! #383459

Mary K. Robison February 17, 2004

So happy to see this glorious photo become a winner ~ A big Congratulations, Carolyn!! #383713

Alisha May Furbish February 17, 2004

Wonderful, Carolyn- congratulations on your win! #383720

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 17, 2004

Thanks Mary and Alisha! #383744

June Marie Sobrito February 17, 2004

Congratulations on your win! Just wonderful! #383757

Murry Grigsby February 17, 2004

Congrats Carolyn on your great image and win!! #383759

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 17, 2004

Thanks June and Murry!! It's good to win sometimes, huh? #383871

Donna R. Moratelli February 17, 2004

Kerry, If you happen to see this; I wanted to let you know that I can't wait to get into your class again!!! I've been thinkin' about it all day.

More people should experience what we have experienced in your classes.

Carolyn, when you are ready, let me know and we'll definatly take one together..That's when you'll learn some little t SECRETs that you never knew. #383929

Terry R. Hatfield February 17, 2004

Hi Carolyn! A Great Image And Well Deserved Win!
Terry. #383940

ricky A. riddle February 17, 2004

Congrats Carolyn on your Win. #383976

Monika Sapek February 17, 2004

Carolyn, many congratulations on your wonderful Win with this golden image! Beautiful details in this gold feather!
Monika
#384045

Evy Johansen February 17, 2004

I'm really glad to see this beautiful image again, Carolyn! Many congratulations on your win! Very well deserved! #384160

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 18, 2004

Thanks Terry, Rick, Monika and Evy! Your comments are so much appreciated! #384262

Gabriela Cunha February 18, 2004

congratulations, Carolyn!
:) gy #384275

Colette M. Metcalf February 18, 2004

A BIG CONGRATS to you Carolyn!!!!!!! #384290

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 18, 2004

Thanks Gaby and Colette!!! #384301

Leanne M.E. Boyd February 18, 2004

Congratulations to you Carolyn! I can see why it won - Excellent! #385164

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 18, 2004

Thanks Leanne!! #385189

Susan T. Evans February 18, 2004

A big congrats Carolyn!! #385683

Iva Villi February 20, 2004

Congrats, Carolyn. Well deserved! :o) #387697

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 20, 2004

Thanks Susan and Iva!! #387790

Kam February 20, 2004

Amazing image! Congrats on the win! #387853

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 20, 2004

Thanks Kamila!! Appreciate your comment! #387864

Sharon E. Lowe February 22, 2004

Carolyn - Congrats! So happy to see this one win!! #390842

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 22, 2004

Thanks Sharon!! #391027

Patricia A. Kuniega February 22, 2004

I seem to show up late everywhere these days! Congratulations on this one Carolyn! I knew it was a winner and it didn't disappoint! #391672

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 23, 2004

Well, Geez, Pat! I know it takes a long time to get to the bottom of this page, but this is ridiculous! LOL #391803

Darren K. Fisher February 29, 2004

I am just catching up on what I missed while I was gone, Glad I am, A big ole congrats on your wonderful win. #402247

Carolyn M. Fletcher March 01, 2004

Hi Darren. Thanks a lot!!! #402284

Patricia Marroquin March 02, 2004

I'm looking at this again, and it just takes my breath away. It's stunning and spectacular, Carolyn! :-) #404480

Adam Bolt March 03, 2004

Carolyn... This just goes to prove how good you are as a photographer!... Your eye is amazing... I cant pigeon hole you as a photographer! What ever you put your hand to and photograph just comes out a visual treat!. This image is no exception!
Congratualtions on your placing!
Cant wait to see some more of your latest work!
Cheers from the biggest(but not the only)fan in Aussie land
Adam #406809

Carolyn M. Fletcher March 04, 2004

Thanks sweetie!!
Did you see my aquarium shots? I'm pretty happy with them. #406951

Rita Richter March 04, 2004

What a wonderful image Carolyn! How did I miss it? It took an age to scroll through the praises and responses but it is worth it. Great creativity and execution.....warm regards Rita #407821

Carolyn M. Fletcher March 04, 2004

Thanks a lot, Rita! I appreciate your taking the time to wade through all the babble. #407838

Mary-Ella Bowles March 18, 2004

Wow! How did I miss this before?? As has already been said (and said and said) - TOTALLY AWESOME!! Creative, completely original, and perfectly crafted. Wow! #430705

Carolyn M. Fletcher March 18, 2004

Thanks Mary-Ella!! Comment appreciated!! #430727

Patrick Campbell March 19, 2004

Carolyn, I'm delighted to see this "placed" in the contest and was featured in Photoflash! Keep up the great work!!! #433012

Carolyn M. Fletcher March 19, 2004

Thanks a lot, Patrick!! #434285

Lynne Morris March 19, 2006

This is an amazing shot Carolyn and your gallery just takes my breath away. #2548176

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