5/28/2011 2:26:43 PM

Absolutely beautiful, Diane...your composition is just excellent - the flowing branch of the delicate bleeding hearts and the upward stem on the left and your inclusion of the leaves below - framed and presented artistically and beautifully - a real delight to run your eyes thru! :) The textures are wonderful, too! Have a happy holiday weekend!

5/28/2011 6:03:29 PM

Thanks so much, Kay and Val. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

5/28/2011 7:21:52 PM

Exquisite!

5/28/2011 8:03:57 PM

Thank you so much, Liz.

5/29/2011 4:05:52 AM

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist!

6/22/2011 12:52:45 PM

Sometimes, you just know from the very beginning...knew this was a winner the first time I opened it...and gasped! :) Huge congratulations, Diane - wishing you all the best in the upcoming round...fingers crossed! ~Val

6/22/2011 2:11:37 PM

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)

6/22/2011 2:19:04 PM

Thank you so much, Liz, Val, and Nancy.

6/22/2011 3:38:27 PM

Beautiful image, Diane... love the comp and effects... very delicate! Congrats on your finalist!

6/22/2011 4:21:41 PM

Congratulations on your finalist, Diane. Good luck in the next round.

6/22/2011 4:33:36 PM

Thank you, Carol and Kay. I appreciate your comments.

6/22/2011 5:21:15 PM

Congrats on the Second. Love it.

6/23/2011 1:03:04 PM

CONGRATULATIONS on your fabulous Winning image, Diane!

6/23/2011 2:39:15 PM

Couldn't be happier!! (Because sometimes you just KNOW!) What a marvelous and well-deserved win! Warmest congratulations to you, Diane!

6/23/2011 3:10:02 PM

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving
2nd PLACE WINNER! 8o)

6/23/2011 3:56:17 PM

Thanks so much, Kelvin, Sabrina, Val, and Nancy! This is my first win and I am very excited about it.

6/23/2011 3:58:47 PM

Love this shot and the textures, Diane. It's stunning!

6/23/2011 5:25:25 PM

So Beautiful!!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your first Gold Winner!! Love it :)

6/24/2011 11:58:09 AM

Congratulations on this awesome Gold Winner Diane!

jo ann c.

6/24/2011 6:33:52 PM

Thank you so much, Cindy, Datha, and Jo Ann. Because of the encouragement and support of you and so many others at BP I keep trying to improve. Thanks again to all of you!

6/24/2011 8:42:01 PM

HUGE CONGRATZ on this terrific Gold Winner!!!

UB.

6/26/2011 5:00:25 AM

Congratulations to all of the Award Winners for May 2011. Merna

7/2/2011 6:14:30 PM

Thanks so much, Usman and Merna. I am still excited by my first win.

7/3/2011 4:52:31 AM

This is a gorgeous floral, Diane!Belated Congratulations on your well earned Gold Winner! The first one feels great, doesn't it?

7/23/2011 11:08:45 PM

Thanks so much, Mary. You are right, it does feel great!

7/24/2011 4:33:39 AM