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RAINBOW OF COLORS!


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   RAINBOW OF COLORS!
RAINBOW OF COLORS!
Kaua'i, Hawai'i. 5 images of Plumeria (Frangipani), PS CS photomerge, cropped, spot cloning, levels adjusted, buZZ filter on red group. 100mm Macro lens, Tripod, RAW, ISO 100.

Stanley J. Contrades

 
 
 

Donna Roberts
 

Love it, love it, love it!!
(Especially the wonderful macro of the 4th flower)
Well captured Stan.
:-)
Donna (from "downunder")


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October 17, 2004

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Great work - wonderful flowers, Stan!


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October 17, 2004

 

Charlene Bayerle
  OUTSTANDING panel Stan!!!!


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October 17, 2004

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  So delightful with those beautiful flowers and great arrangement!


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October 17, 2004

 

S J
  Great compilation of beautiful images, Stan! Each one is a masterpiece in its own way! Very hard to say which one I ike most..lol. Very well done!


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October 17, 2004

 

Cathy Gregor
  Ohhhh my... This is beautiful, Stan. Very well done!
-cathy


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October 17, 2004

 

Gianna Stadelmyer
  Each one lovely and together, exqisite! Beautiful collage, Stan:-)


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October 17, 2004

 
- William C. Raco

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  Wow, what great clarity, colors and contrasts.
Each image and the combination are stunning.
Very well done, Stan

bill


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October 17, 2004

 

Debra Booth
  Excellent work, Stan! Another wonderful collage full of great shots that look terrific together!!


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October 17, 2004

 

Karma Wilson
  Stan, I loved the other one that finalized similar to this and like this even better! Fantastic color and great presentation!

Karma


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October 17, 2004

 

Darren K. Fisher
  Hey Stan, each and everyone of the images are breath taking and you have presented them very well. Great job.


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October 17, 2004

 

Patricia A. Kuniega
  Each so beautiful your eye doesn't know where to land first! You've created a symphony of color, Stan!


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October 17, 2004

 

Murry Grigsby
  A Plumeria feast Stan! Wonderful panel, images, colors and effects!! Well done.


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October 17, 2004

 

Susan T. Parady
  Great panel, Stan. It's colorful and gorgeous!


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October 17, 2004

 
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  Gorgeous panel, Stan!!!!

-Debby


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October 17, 2004

 

Kathleen Clemons
  Wow, Stan! This is wonderful!


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October 17, 2004

 

Dan Holm
  Absolutely GORGEOUS, Stan!! Each shot is a masterpiece by itself. Together, they make an awesome panel!


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October 17, 2004

 

Robert Goodman
  I'll trade you Stan,a Saguaro cactus for these beautiful flowers.If I can find a box,large enough for a Saguaro cactus.Beautiful image Stan!!!!


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October 17, 2004

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  What a fabulous way to begin the week! Many Thank You's!, Donna, Karen, Charlene, Bonnie, Sanjay, Cathy, Jan, bill, Debra, Karma, Darren, Patricia, Murry, Susan, Deborah, Kathleen, Dan and Robert, and hope you are all having a wonderful weekend!
Ah, let's see, Robert, giant Saguaro for plumeria ... hmmm, difficult choice (LOL!), but I can get you plumeria and won't need a giant box either!! Thanks again, everyone!!
Aloha,
Stan


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October 17, 2004

 

Stephen Zacker
  Very creative, and wonderfully presented, Stan!


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October 17, 2004

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  How Could You Really Have A Favorite Here Stan This Is Awesome What A Great Job:-)


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October 17, 2004

 
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  Another spectacular effort from you Stan. This is just beautiful...the presentation...perfect! :o)


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October 17, 2004

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you very much Stephen, Terry and Wendy for your kind responses.
This actually began as six blossoms, so I too had a bit of a difficulty in choosing, Terry!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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October 17, 2004

 

Lucia De Giovanni
  Wow Stan, each shot is a masterpiece and together... well, I don't know if magnificent is the right word, but it will have to do - I'm speechless my friend!


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October 18, 2004

 

Phil Sauvey
  Stan,
Very beautiful my friend! A very nice collection of beautiful flowers displayed by awesome photography. Your post processing is wonderful!


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October 18, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Stan, m' man, you used the rainy weekend exceedingly well ~ this is spectacular!! Couldn't begin to pick a favorite from these beauties. Really, really special. :)


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October 18, 2004

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you, Lucia and Mary! You are both very gracious and I appreciate your kind responses always!
Hi, Phillip! Many thanks for the wonderful comments that I am always happy and grateful to receive! Hope you are keeping warm up there(?)
Thanks again everyone!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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October 18, 2004

 

Stacey A. Bates
  A wonderful collection of images Stan, wonderful variety of plumeria!!
Stacey


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October 19, 2004

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Hi, Stacey ... thank you so much for stopping by as I always enjoy hearing from you! Hope that all is well with you!
Aloha,
Stan


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October 19, 2004

 

Anette Linnea Rasmussen
  Another great work, Stan - love the rich colors and composition in this!
Well done!

Best wishes Linnea


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October 28, 2004

 
amdahlphotoanddesign.com - Wendy M. Amdahl

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  Congrats Stan on this beautiful Finalist of yours! Well deserved! :o)


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November 15, 2004

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Congratulations on this beautiful collage, Stan!


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November 15, 2004

 

Dan Holm
  Congratulations, Stan!!! Best of luck with this in the next round!


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November 15, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Oh! So happy for you, Stan!
CONGRATULATIONS, and best of luck with this lovely panel on the next level!


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November 15, 2004

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Didn't know that this came in so many colors! Congrats on a fine set of images!


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November 15, 2004

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Congratulations On Your Finalist Stan:-)


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November 15, 2004

 

Cathy Gregor
  Congrats on your finalist, Stan!
-cathy


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November 15, 2004

 
- Diane Addonizio

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  Congratulations !!


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November 15, 2004

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  WOW! CONGRATULATIONS!


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November 15, 2004

 

Murry Grigsby
  Congrats Stan!!


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November 15, 2004

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Congrats Stan!! A real tour de force!!!


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November 15, 2004

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  CONGRATULATIONS to all of the finalists as well and many thanks to you, Linnea, Wendy, Wally, Dan, Mary, Claudia, Terry, Cathy, DIANE, Gail, Murry and Jim, for your continued support and encouragement!! I appreciate all of you very much!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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November 15, 2004

 

Carol Brill
  Stan, congratulations and best of luck to you with this splendiferous panel!!


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November 15, 2004

 

Jennifer Rennison
  Beautiful presentation, Stan!! Congratulations on your finalist!


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November 15, 2004

 
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  Congratulations on your finalist, Stan!!
kathleen


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November 16, 2004

 
- Kelly Abernathy

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  Way to go Stan! This is a stunning finalist! Congratulations! -K


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November 16, 2004

 

Darren K. Fisher
  Yahooo. Way to go Stan, this is so very well deserved. Best of luck next round.


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November 16, 2004

 

Kathleen Clemons
  Congratulations to you, Stan!


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November 16, 2004

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Congratulations, Stan, love this panel, they should give your 5 finalists for it because they are all superb!

Best wishes,
Debby


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November 16, 2004

 

Karey Miller
  Gorgeous Stan! You did a terrific job on the panel, and the flowers are spectacular!


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November 16, 2004

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Congratulations, Stan!


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November 16, 2004

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank You!, Carol, Jennifer, Kathleen P., Kelly, Darren, Kathleen C., Debby, Karey, and Karen, for your support and encouragement always!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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November 16, 2004

 

Dale Gast
  SO beautiful, Stan!!! CONGRATULATIONS!! Good luck with this!!! It's spectacular!!! Dale


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November 16, 2004

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you much, Dale, as I appreciate your taking the time to stop and add your kind response!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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November 16, 2004

 

Audrea Telkamp
  Gorgeous Stan!! Congratulations!!


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November 16, 2004

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thanks again, Audrea, and congratulations on all of your wins as well!!
Aloha,
Stan


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November 16, 2004

 

Karen Bacon
  Gorgeous,Gorgeous,Gorgeous!!!Congratulations Stan!!


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November 16, 2004

 

Anette Linnea Rasmussen
  Another great job Stan!
Congratulations!

Best wishes
Linnea


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November 16, 2004

 

Stacey A. Bates
  Congrats and Best of luck to you Stan!!
Stacey


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November 16, 2004

 

Phil Sauvey
  Stan,

Congrats my friend and well deserved! Your photos are always so warm and full of color. Keep up the great work and best wishes from your friend in central Alaska! (a little chilly, too)


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November 16, 2004

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you, thank you, thank you, Karen, I appreciate it!!
Thank you, too, Linnea and Stacey for your graciousness and support!!
Mahalo, Phil, and I am grateful for your generous comments and best wishes!
Thank you once again everyone!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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November 16, 2004

 
- William C. Raco

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  This is stunning!
Best wishes, Stan
and......Congratulations!

bill


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November 16, 2004

 

Patricia A. Kuniega
  Congratulations on this elegant series Stan!


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November 16, 2004

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you ever so much, bill and Patricia for your kindness!!
Much Aloha and best wishes for success in the finals as well!!
Stan


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November 16, 2004

 

Marie Fields
  Congratulations on this awesome image, Stan!


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November 16, 2004

 

Robert Goodman
  Congratulations,Stan.On all your beautiful finalist!!!!!


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November 16, 2004

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank You!, Marie and Rob, and of course best wishes on your finalists as well!! Much appreciated!!
Aloha,
Stan


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November 16, 2004

 
- Kathryn (Love) Scheet

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  Congrats Stan!! beeeeeeeeeeeeeautiful!


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November 16, 2004

 

Nobu Nagase
  Every and each one is so beautiful and why not all of together... Beautiful and Gorgeous!!!
Congratulations, Stan!!!


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November 16, 2004

 

Debra Booth
  Congratulations, Stan!!


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November 16, 2004

 

Patricia A. Cale
  Fantastic, Stan!!! Congratulations!!!


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November 16, 2004

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Kathryn, Nobi, Debra and Pat, Thank You! for your kind and generous responses, for which I am grateful!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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November 16, 2004

 

Donna Roberts
  Well done Stan - I may have been the first to comment on this great capture but I certainly won't be the last!!
Good luck
:-)


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November 16, 2004

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Hi, Donna (from "downunder")!! Thank you ever so much for your gracious and kind responses, as well as taking the time from your busy day to comment! Am happy that you have enjoyed the panel!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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November 16, 2004

 

Kasia Elser
  Great shot! Congrats!


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November 17, 2004

 

Janet Detota
  Congratulations on this beautiful production, Stan!


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November 17, 2004

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you, Kasia and Janet, as I am grateful for your thoughtfulness and kind responses!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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November 17, 2004

 

Sharon Day
  A gorgeous composition, Stan!!! Congratulations!


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November 19, 2004

 

Leah-Anne Thompson
  Love it!


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April 12, 2005

 
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