Embrace Your Dreams

© Mary-Ella Bowles

Embrace Your Dreams

Uploaded: January 29, 2005

Comments

Linda Proctor January 29, 2005

It's fantastic Havn't seen before but it's great #210333

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic January 29, 2005

Excellent Mary-Ella!,
Amalia #1072097

Dan Smith January 29, 2005

I agree this is great I started laughing as soon as I saw it #1072098

Mary-Ella Bowles January 29, 2005

Thanks Linda, Amalia, and D.J. - glad you like it! I had fun bringing the concept to life. ;-) #1072106

Mary K. Robison January 29, 2005

This is wonderful, Mary-Ella!!
It has all the elements for a winner: color, composition, clarity, CREATIVITY...hope to see it again soon as your latest award recipient. #1072122

Kristi A. Howson January 30, 2005

I just love this...you do such great work Mary-Ella! #1072200

Leanne M.E. Boyd January 30, 2005

I love it as well! Cool image, Mary-Ella! #1072227

Claudia Kuhn level-classic January 30, 2005

This and your cat cloning image are my 2 favorites of yours! Good luck! #1072575

Karen Engelbreth January 30, 2005

Still a fantastic image, Mary-ELla - love it! #1072591

Murry Grigsby January 30, 2005

I can't imagine this one getting passed by a third time Mary-Ella :0) It is so well done and such a great idea!! Super story telling and computer work. One of my favorites!! #1072907

Mary-Ella Bowles January 30, 2005

Thanks guys! This is one of my favorites, so I just had to give it one more try. ;-) #1072984

Donna J. Taff January 30, 2005

I love this each time I see it. If I was the judge's it would win, Mary Ella!!!! #1073167

Claudia Kuhn level-classic February 18, 2005

Love this one, congrats! #1112343

Wendy Stevenson February 18, 2005

Congrats on making the finals with this most excellent DA Mary-Ella!!! I love it! #1112351

SaMi Martin February 18, 2005

I love this MaryElla. Congratulations! #1112699

Darren K. Fisher February 18, 2005

Glad to see third time was the charm for you. So very well deserved. #1112874

Mary Swift February 18, 2005

Oh, I can't believe I hadn't seen this until now! I LOVE this!! Congratulations on your finalist, this is a definite winner in my book. :) #1113251

Mary K. Robison February 18, 2005

Congratulations, Mary-Ella!
Looking forward to seeing this "third-time's-the-charm" gem reach even higher! #1113381

Leanne M.E. Boyd February 18, 2005

Congratulations Mary-Ella! #1113471

Kelly Abernathy level-classic February 18, 2005

Congratulations on a wonderful finalist Mary-Ella! I still love this one! -K #1113549

Murry Grigsby February 18, 2005

Congrats Mary-Ella! I'm so happy to see this one in the finals!! #1113794

Jim Kinnunen level-classic February 18, 2005

Congrats on this fantastic image Mary-Ella!!! #1113903

Cindy Cone February 18, 2005

Congrats, Mary-Ella! This is great! #1114489

Kristi A. Howson February 18, 2005

This is one of my very favorites of yours Mary-Ella. Congratulations and good luck in the finals. #1114786

Casey A. Hanson February 18, 2005

Oh, this is awesome! Truly a winner! #1115163

Dale Ann Cubbage February 18, 2005

Congrats on your finalist selection!

da #1115248

Frederic David February 19, 2005

Amazing shot and idea. A strong atmosphere here!

congrats.

fred #1115435

Karen Engelbreth February 19, 2005

Congrats on your finalist, Mary-Ella! #1115646

Cynthia M. Wiles level-deluxe February 19, 2005

I've loved this shot since I saw it the 1st time! Congratulations!!
Cindy #1116506

Laurence Saliba level-classic February 19, 2005

Congratulations Mary-Ella, awesome image!!! #1117632

Cora Miller level-classic February 19, 2005

Hope it makes it further this time, Mary-Ella, but even if it doesn't congratulations on a winning image in many of our eyes!! #1117712

Gary H. Minish level-classic February 19, 2005

I love this one, Mary-Ella! It deserves to win a prize. Congratulations so far and good luck :-) #1118807

Mary-Ella Bowles February 19, 2005

I totally appreciate you all taking the time to look and comment - it means the world to me. :-)))) A big thank you to all!! #1118815

Lisa Deaton February 19, 2005

Such a great image, so creative. I would love to know how you acheived this!! Congrats on your finalist!! #1118939

Kathleen Clemons February 20, 2005

Glad you gave this one more try, Mary-Ella. Congrats to you! #1120370

Kristi A. Howson February 21, 2005

WooHoo Mary-Ella...Fantastic...I love this!!! Congratulations on the Grand Prize Winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111 #1123364

Kathleen N. Nelson February 21, 2005

Wow, Mary-Ella . . . Grand Prize !!!! Congratulations. This image is so awesome. I'm so happy for you!! #1123372

Davide Patanè February 21, 2005

COngratulations for you Grand Prize!!!
#1123375

February 21, 2005

WOW, "Third times a charm" REALLY held true for you!!! Cograts, this is a very much well deserved win!! Excellent!
~ Amy ~

#1123393

Claudia Kuhn level-classic February 21, 2005

BIG CONGRATS Mary Ella! Love this!! #1123394

Andre Marhaug February 21, 2005

So creative and beautiful. Big congrats on your big win!. #1123405

Judith G. Secco February 21, 2005

So wonderful! Congratulations to you. So well deserved. #1123421

Mary-Ella Bowles February 21, 2005

Well I'm just STUNNED! Thanks BetterPhoto - what a thrill! And thanks for your kind comments everyone - as always, they are MUCH appreciated. I am smiling! :-)))) #1123447

Charlene Bayerle February 21, 2005

Im not surprised....this is so well deserved Mary Ella~!!!! Conngratulations!!!!! #1123463

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic February 21, 2005

Another honor for this fantastic image...Congratulations! #1123483

Linda Proctor February 21, 2005

Well deserved a wonderful picture Congrats #1123486

Robert Mann level-deluxe February 21, 2005

Congrats on another Grand Prize! Wooooooo-hooooooooooo Mary Ella! Congrats again! RoB #1123501

Joy Brown February 21, 2005

Fantastic image and well-deserved grand prize winner, Mary-Ella!!! #1123535

Patricia A. Kuniega February 21, 2005

You and your kitty cat GPW's!! The cat lovers of the world can only sing your praises for another fabulous win! Warmest congratulations, Mary Ella! #1123559

Mary K. Robison February 21, 2005

Congratulations! This is a true Grand Prize winner worthy of the title! #1123562

Wendy Stevenson February 21, 2005

Woohoo WTG Mary Ella - you were right, 3rd time is the charm!!! So GREAT to see this - a truly deservig GRAND PRIZE winner if I ever saw on!!! #1123578

Denise Macaris February 21, 2005

What a great photo! I love everything about it - BIG congrats Mary-Ella!! #1123612

Sharon Smith level-classic February 21, 2005

Well, I guess winning the Grand Prize was worth waiting for! Well deserved, Mary-Ella!!! #1123615

Deborah Lewinson level-addict February 21, 2005

Hearty congratulations on your Grand Prize winner, Mary-Ella. It's a most deserving win, glad you persevered!
-Debby #1123640

Kay Beausoleil February 21, 2005

Congratulations on winning the Grand Prize, Mary-Ella!!! Funny and a beautiful composition all in one, a wonderful picture! #1123651

June Marie Sobrito February 21, 2005

Congratulations on your win!!! Superb job! #1123693

Sharon Day February 21, 2005

Congratulations on winning the Grand Prize, Mary-Ella!!! WTG!!! Such a creative photo! #1123722

Tom Andersen February 21, 2005

Congratulations, Mary-Ella! This is really a fantastic photo! #1123791

Piotr M. Organa February 21, 2005

Congratulations, Mary-Ella!!! #1123796

Cindy Cone February 21, 2005

Many congrats, Mary-Ella! You deserved this one! #1123812

Lisa Deaton February 21, 2005

Congratulations on your GP WIN!!!! :) #1123815

Noel Baebler February 21, 2005

Huzzah! This is great! Congratulations! #1123823

Donna J. Taff February 21, 2005

I loved this one all three time's and finally you got what you deserve; GRAND PRIZE!!!! Congratulation's Mary Ella!!!! #1123825

Terry R. Hatfield February 21, 2005

Congratulations To You Mary Ella,This Is One Well Done Image, And In The Right Slot For Sure!!! #1123890

Leanne M.E. Boyd February 21, 2005

Congratulations Mary Ella! #1123936

Mary-Ella Bowles February 21, 2005

you guys are all so sweet - thanks for all your very kind comments. :-) #1123938

Dan Holm February 21, 2005

Alright, Mary-Ella!!!! Looks like this time WAS a charm!! CONTRATULATIONS on this awesome GRAND PRIZE entry!! #1123950

Lee Ann Sahagun - Poling February 21, 2005

Jeepers! - this is incredible! Congrats on this superb work! #1123957

Marija Milovanovic Maksimovic February 21, 2005

When I was looking at the finalists, I was assured that this is going be a winner! And I'm very glad that it became that way, because, this image deserves this place and honor! Many congratulations, Mary-Ella! #1123984

Kathy Kult February 21, 2005

Wow, I LOVE this picture! Congratulations on the Grand Prize! #1124071

Monika Sapek February 21, 2005

Many congratulations on your Grand Prize Win, Mary–Ella!!
Monika
#1124117

Kelly Abernathy level-classic February 21, 2005

Congrats on your big win Mary-Ella!! -K #1124118

Jill Flynn February 21, 2005

Congratulations on your Grand Prize win Mary-Ella! Love this image!! #1124137

Jim Kinnunen level-classic February 21, 2005

Well deserved Mary-Ella!!! #1124138

Wong Chek Poh February 21, 2005

Well done. Congrats. #1124151

Dale Ann Cubbage February 21, 2005

Mary Ella, this is an incredible image! Congrats, you deserve this win! Just goes to show, we can't give up on the things we believe in!

da #1124238

Murry Grigsby February 21, 2005

Well the third time was certainly the charm Mary-Ella :0) Congratulations on your wonderful creation and Grand Prize win!! #1124242

Debra Booth February 21, 2005

Congratulations on your win, Mary-Ella!! #1124277

Evy Johansen level-classic February 21, 2005

Big congratulations on your Grand Prize win Mary-Ella! Well deserved! #1124394

Jill Battaglia February 21, 2005

Huge congrats Mary-Ella!! This is excellent!! :-) #1124406

Stan Kwasniowski February 21, 2005

Mary-Ella, a BIG CONGRATULATIONS on being the Grand Prize winner, you deserve it

Stan Kwasniowski #1124501

Cesar J. La Rosa February 21, 2005

A BEAUTIFUL image. It's PERFECT in every way.
Big congratulations on your well-deserved Grand Prize win, Mary-Ella!!! #1124606

Kathleen R. Struckle February 21, 2005

Beautiful image Mary-Ella. Congrats. on you GRAND PRIZE win!! #1124633

Ali Hoolash February 21, 2005

Congrats! First time I saw this here, Mary-Ella! Glad I did! Superb concept and well deserved Grand Prize Win! #1124657

Karen Engelbreth February 21, 2005

Big, big big congrats on your well deserved Grand Prix win, Mary-Ella! #1124663

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 21, 2005

Beautiful, original work!!! Great job Mary-Ella, congratulations!!! #1124675

Darren M. Alexander February 21, 2005

congrats, Mary-Ella! what a perfect image! :-)

you just proved how perseverance pays off! ;-) #1124707

Jordi Delgado February 22, 2005

Terrific image, Mary-Ella!! Congratulations on you BIG win!!!!

:-)) #1124735

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic February 22, 2005

Awesome composition Mary-Ella!!!
Congratulations on your well deserved win!!! #1124943

Heather L. Jacks February 22, 2005

A big Congratulations to you!! #1125084

Donna W. Neal February 22, 2005

Aren't you glad you gave it another chance! CONGRATULATIONS on yourwell deserved Grand Prize win Mary-Ella ..:) #1125155

Beverley Lu Steeves February 22, 2005

Wow! Congratulations Mary-Ella!!! This is wonderful! Great concept! I'm very proud of my fellow classmate :) #1125278

Jeff Lovinger level-classic February 22, 2005

Congratulations Mary-Ella on your well deserved grand prize win. Fantastic image and concept.
Jeff #1125288

Marcie A. Fowler February 22, 2005

A great big congrats on the very, very well deserved Grand Prize win Mary-Ella!! I love this image and so glad to see it get the well deserved recognition!! #1125381

Eric Schneider February 22, 2005

Congrats on your fantastic shot. !! #1125456

Patrick Byrd February 22, 2005

Hi Mary-Ella-

Congratulations- I love it. #1125477

Peggy Wolff February 22, 2005

Looks like 3rd time WAS a charm! Congrats on this wonderful shot that is so typically imaginative for you! #1125618

Blake Heminger February 22, 2005

Congratulations Mary-Ella!!!
Respectfully,
Blake #1125903

Jacqueline W. Mills February 22, 2005

I found this picture creative and arresting the first time I saw it. I'm so pleased its fine quality was finally recognized by the BF judges! Congrats! #1125935

Laurence Saliba level-classic February 22, 2005

This is one of the best images I have ever seen!!! Truly merited 1st Prize winner!!! A very BIG congratulations Mary-Ella!!!! #1126024

Patrick Campbell February 22, 2005

Congrats Mary-Ella! What a clever idea, and wonderfully executed! Perseverance furthers. #1126052

Laurie L. Snidow February 22, 2005

Mary-Ella I have always loved this one and so happy to see it win here! Congrats on a well deserved win! #1126098

Theresa Marie Jones level-deluxe February 22, 2005

I knew this was a Masterpiece the 1st time I saw it! What a pleasure to see this again! Congratulations Mary-Ella on your achievement and Grand Prize! #1126241

Joline Frazier February 22, 2005

This is a great image, I liked it the first time I saw it, and still do. Congratulations on a well deserved win....third time was a charm! #1126253

Paul C. Gazzanigo February 22, 2005

Fabulous, Mary-Ella! Way to persevere! #1126342

Donna J. Eaton February 22, 2005

A BIG congratulations to you Mary-Ella! This has always been one of my favorite images! A well deserved win! :-) #1126380

Karen Bacon February 22, 2005

I love this photo!!!Congratulations on this winner! #1126412

Pamela K February 22, 2005

This is an amazing compilation! I love it! Congratulations on your win!

Pam #1126648

Laura Berman February 22, 2005

Such a wonderful image Mary-Ella--I love it even more every time I see it! Congratulations on a very well deserved win!! #1126692

Anita Taylor February 22, 2005

This is terrific Mary-Ella! What a great idea. Congratulations :) #1126725

Audrea Telkamp February 22, 2005

A big congratulations Mary-Ella!! This is one of my all-time favorites!! Excellent Excellent Excellent!! #1126726

Nancy Grace Chen February 22, 2005

Wow, I can't believe you submitted this three times, Mary-Ella... I guess they were just waiting for the right month to make it Grand Prize!! A huge congrats to you-- you know I love this one!

Nancy #1126792

Maria Mosolova February 22, 2005

Awesome Mary-Ella! #1126845

Casey A. Hanson February 22, 2005

Congratulations on your big win Mary-Ella! Very deserving! :0) #1126885

Nancy Donnell February 22, 2005

Very creative! Love this! Nancy D.
#1127014

S J February 22, 2005

Many Congratulations on your FIRST PLACE win with this OUTSTANDING image, Mary-Ella!! #1127188

Susana Matos February 22, 2005

I am really happy you resubmitted this photo. I am actually missing all the new entries because of my work, and I know seeing this photo I am missing some gorgeous images.
I think this is a spectacular image, you´ve made it so perfectly that I can only admire and admire this!!!! I have no words to tell you how much I love this!
CONGRATULATIONS on this well deserved first prize!
Cheers from Portugal, Su #1127374

Judy S. Fung February 23, 2005

Congrats on your grand prize win, Mary-Ella! #1127591

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 23, 2005

COngrats Mary-Ella! This really is a awesome image and so deserving of the Grand Prize! Jeff #1127751

Dolores Neilson February 23, 2005

A third Grand, Girlfriend!! Big congrats! I agree with all the statements...well deserved, Mary Ella! I love this creative image immensely! #1127914

February 23, 2005

I have a question for you. Was this picture shot just this way or did you add the cat in PS? Did you do any kind of editing in PS. I'm learning so whatever you could share would be appreciated.
Lori #1128349

Mary-Ella Bowles February 23, 2005 1

I did use some Photoshop magic to create this image, Lori. I began by taking a photo at the local art museum of 3 paintings on a wall, and the bench you see in front of it. Then I took 3 of my tiger photos, used some artistic filters to make them look like paintings, and then placed them within the 3 frames. Next I added the photo of my cat, sitting her on the bench. Did ALOT of tweaking to make everything seamless. And finally, since this particular cat has no tail in real life, I created one for her in this fantasy image. I must say, it seems very strange for me to see her with a tail! Hope this description helps. #1129294

Lisa Young February 23, 2005

Wonderful DA Mary-Ella. Big congrats! Had voted for it at Bestfoto when it won POTM there too. #1129637

February 24, 2005

Thanks for answering my question Mary-Ella.
Lori #1130641

Sharon McClung February 24, 2005

Absolutely fabulous! Congratulations! #1131369

Tammy McAllister February 25, 2005

Tremenous image! Congratulations to you Mary-Ella! #1132035

Marta Azevedo February 25, 2005

Congrats, Terrific work. #1133007

Carol Brill February 25, 2005

Belated congratulations on your big win, Mary Ella, your mastery of the techniques involved and the final result are absolutely superb! #1133760

Grayce Pedulla Dillon March 03, 2005

Wonderful, wonderful Mary-Ella, and a well deserved win. Congrats! #1146396

Mette Vendelboe Allison level-classic March 04, 2005

Absolutely cool and awesome idea, very well executed, unique work! Congrats! #1146698

Cindy K. Bracken March 05, 2005

Congratulations on your well-deserved win! This is wonderful!
Cindy Bracken
shuttermom profitable photography #1150593

Jean Crombie March 07, 2005

Mary Ella,

Congratulations! I loved this the first time I saw it and I'm so happy that you have finally been recognized with the Grand Prize! Good for you!

Jean #1153202

Leslie W. Cothren March 08, 2005

Wow...wow...wow...
No wonder this was a grand prize winner! Incredible, incredible photography!!! #1156077

Jasmine Chua L. March 16, 2005

This is hilarious, obviously lots of thoughts and effort put into this. Amazing and attention grabbing..Well deserved win. Congrats, Mary for a job well done.:-) #1183331

Michelle M. Moyer level-deluxe April 02, 2005

Congratulations!! Great image! (I like the title too...)

Really cool...
#1224872

May 12, 2005

great shot! #1343706

Amanda Price September 17, 2005

You did SUCH a fantastic job on this! Congrats on your grand win! #1849363

Ivan Chacon February 03, 2006

What an exquisite piece of Art ...Can't wait to see the Gallery!!! #2373819

Stephanie Laird level-classic February 22, 2006

I have admired this image for so long now. I just wanted to let you know that just fantastic! #2454905

Milan Banik April 23, 2006

AWESOME STORY TELLING COMPOSITION! #2677183

Martie Last August 20, 2006

This made me laugh right out loud. Thanks for making my day! #3189941

October 23, 2007

This is just perfect!! lol #4969781

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic April 12, 2008

SPECTACULAR!!!
Brings me smiles!
~Lisa #5778892

Lisa R. Buffington level-classic August 12, 2009

Fantastic image and creative story telling. Love it and it made me smile. #7842121

Gerda Grice level-classic July 11, 2016

This is such a great image, Mary-Ella! Delighted to see it as an All Time Winner! #11494510

Mary-Ella Bowles July 11, 2016

Thanks everyone!! I was pleased that it was chosen as an All Time Winner too. Thank you BetterPhoto!! #11494520

Carol Flisak level-classic September 20, 2016

Terrific image, concept and execution! Congrats on your POTD and other gold badges, Mary-Ella! #11518704

Teresa Burnett level-classic September 20, 2016

Have always loved this one Mary-Ella! Congratulations on your POTD!! #11518713

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic September 20, 2016

This is stunning, Mary-Ella! Well thought out and executed. Very creative. Congratulations on your triple honor!! #11518716

Kathy Salerni level-classic September 20, 2016

Wow, this is stunning, Mary-Ella! Congrats on your POTD! #11518717

Nancy L. Green level-classic September 20, 2016

AMAZING Mary-Ella, I LOVE this!!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!! <>< #11518776

Lydia Williams level-classic September 20, 2016

Well done Mary-Ella! I love it, and perfect title...Congratulations on your golds!
#11518794

Chuck Green level-classic September 20, 2016

WOW!! Stunning result, from outstanding dd work!! Congrats on very well deserved golds! #11518802

Gerda Grice level-classic September 20, 2016

I remember this one, Mary-Ella, and I still love it! Many congratulations on your All Time Winner! #11518805

Dawn Miller level-classic September 20, 2016

This is Purrrfect! I am a cat lover, little ones and big ones. My cats completely understand this photo. Love it! Art requires meaning and this one has it. #11518808

Mary-Ella Bowles September 20, 2016

Well thanks to all for your very nice comments. It was a nice surprise to wake up this morning to find my "Embrace Your Dreams" as Photo of the Day. Thanks BetterPhoto!! #11518844

September 20, 2016

Totally love this. Original and well done! #11518968

Patricia A. Casey level-classic September 20, 2016

Oh this is just too wonderful! Congratulations on POTD & all the previously awarded Gold Mary-Ella....Cheers!!!! =^..^= #11518994

Joy Bello September 20, 2016

Wow! Congrats on your winner! Love the title & the creativity you used. #11519071

Barbara Flees September 21, 2016

Love this photo and shared it with a friend. (She loves animals and is currently fighting cancer.) Wants to know if she can use your photo on her timeline on Facebook. What should she do? #11519350

Mary-Ella Bowles September 21, 2016

I'd be happy to give her permission to use it (with a link to my website perhaps?), but as to HOW that is accomplished I don't know! Thank you for asking first. Hundreds (literally) of people have used it without my persmission. #11519351

Vicki J. Mudd September 23, 2016

Congratulations on the well deserved POTD and other gold wins! I absolutely love this photo! It is so cool!!! #11519974

Mary-Ella Bowles September 23, 2016

Thanks Vicki!! #11519982

Sue Delia September 24, 2016

This is the best!
#11520083

Sue Delia September 24, 2016

This is the best!
#11520084

Jeffrey R. Bange September 24, 2016

Congratulations Mary-Ella on your outstanding and well deserved POTD. #11520334

Thomas L Willis September 27, 2016

This image is technically and visually perfect. The fun thoughts it produces are delightful. All the accolades are deserved. Congratulations Mary-Ella. #11520923

Mary-Ella Bowles September 27, 2016

Why what a nice compliment, especially coming from a fellow photographer. A sincere thank you! #11521148

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