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SOFTLY FADING ...


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   SOFTLY FADING ...
SOFTLY FADING ...
2005:01:17, 5pm. 1/125 @ 6.7, ISO 100, RAW, 28-90mm@35.0mm.

Stanley J. Contrades

 
 
 

Dan Holm
 

Beautiful, Stan! What an excellent capture! Very surreal feel to this!


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January 20, 2005

 

Phil Sauvey
  Stan,

Just beautiful! I love the spacing of the trees and that rainbow is awesome. Don't see any trees like that around here for some reason :)

This is one of my favorites to date!


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January 20, 2005

 

S J
  Marvelous capture and presentation, Stan!! Just sooooo beautiful!!! I love it!!


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January 21, 2005

 

Jordi Delgado
  Yes, soooooo beautiful!!!! Absolutely wonderful, Stan!!!

:-))


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January 21, 2005

 

Leanne M.E. Boyd
  Oh, how I wish I was there. Beautiful, Stan!


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January 21, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Simply beautiful, Stan! Love the rainbow.


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January 21, 2005

 

Kip T. Berger
  Cool shot Stan! Always like seeing rainbows! :)


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January 21, 2005

 

Allan L. Whitehead
  Magnificent, as always, Stanley, I love everything about this. I've given up on trying to figure out which is my favorite as its too hard to distinguish one master from another, eh… Very well done, my very dear friend - your dear friend, Allan


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January 21, 2005

 

Charlene Bayerle
  Oh my....this is just awesome Stan....picture postcard perfect!!!!


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January 21, 2005

 

Paul Michko
  Wonderful capture of the best light of the day, Stan. Very well done.


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January 21, 2005

 

Donald K. Cherry
  With my jaw resting on my keyboard, I can only come up with one word for this shot....WOW!!! Excellent work, Stan!!


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January 21, 2005

 

Carla Metzler
  Beautiful Stan, I love to see the rainbow.


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January 21, 2005

 

Tom Andersen
  My guess is that you live right at the end of that rainbow, Stan! I love Hawaii! Great work!


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January 21, 2005

 

Cathy Gregor
  What gorgeous lighting, Stan!
Beautiful image!
-cathy


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January 21, 2005

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Just beautiful Stan!!


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January 21, 2005

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  This is beautiful!!!


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January 21, 2005

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Stunning color and terrific highlights, Stan.


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January 21, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Fantastic image Stan!!! I love the colors and the composition!!!


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January 21, 2005

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  Stan, your images are nothing short of SPECTACULAR!!


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January 21, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Good morning! What a great way to start the day with all of your kind and generous comments that are always appreciated. Thank you, Dan; Phil (Gee, I wonder why, too! (LOL!); Sanjay; Jordi; Leanne; Judy; Kip; Allan (You're too kind!); Charlene; Paul (I agree and I must do more shots during this time of day!); Donald; Carla (It was much fuller but had to run to get to this spot before it completely faded away :-)!); Tom (we've been seeing these a little more often but there are always electric or telephone lines in the way!); Cathy; Claudia; Colette; Wally; Adilson; and Kara! Thank you all once again. I won't be posting for a couple of days as I will be spending time with my daughter who comes in from Honolulu for the weekend. Hope you all enjoy the rest of the week and have a great weekend!!
With much Aloha,
Stan


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January 21, 2005

 

Lucia De Giovanni
  Hi Stan! Gorgeous capture, you do live in such a beautiful place! Have fun with your daughter and take good care my friend!


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January 21, 2005

 

Jane Summa
  You've done it again, Stan..fabulous image & superb presentation! Great timing and capture with the rainbow!! Beautiful! Enjoy your visit with your daughter!!


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January 21, 2005

 

Marcie A. Fowler
  Perfection pure and simple on this gorgeous image Stan.

Enjoy your visit with your daughter!!


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January 21, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Wow, what a scene!
The photo is beautiful, too.
Such great color, light and composition.
Tremendous capture of the rainbow.
Superb work, Stan

bill


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January 21, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you everyone for your wonderful sentiments! My favorite daughter (and to which she always reminds me that she's my ONLY daughter :-)) and I will be having a fabulous weekend with lots to do! Thank you very much, Lucia, Jane, Marcie, and bill for your continued support and generosity which is always appreciated!!
With much Aloha,
Stan


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January 21, 2005

 

Elisabeth A. Gay
  Beautiful capture Stan, love the effects as well. Enjoy your weekend with your daughter!!
Ann


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January 21, 2005

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Fantastic image, Stan!


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January 21, 2005

 

Darren K. Fisher
  What a stunning image Stan, job well done.


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January 21, 2005

 
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  Beautiful capture, Stan, outstanding composition and lighting!

-Debby


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January 21, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thanks very much, Ann, Karen, Darren, and Debby and especially for taking the time out of our day to comment! Hope you all enjoy your weekend as well!
With much Aloha,
Stan


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January 21, 2005

 

Nobu Nagase
  This is one of the reasons why it's called the paradise island...
And you have captured it magnificently.

...love to be there...right now...


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January 21, 2005

 

Randy Walton
  This is outstanding Stan! Wow, a Hawaiian rainbow at its finest. I could look at this image for hours.
Aloha,
Randy


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January 21, 2005

 

Patty Razonable
  Fabulous rainbow, Stan!!! Gotta get me one of those!!! LOL!!! Have a great weekend with your daughter!!!


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January 22, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Got to the computer while everyone else is sleeping :-) and this is kind of on the run!
Thank you, Nobi, and believe it or not it was very, very chilly here for us last night and this morning. I think Patty can attest to that as well!
Thank you, too, Randy! And I know you, as well as Patty, have seen even bigger and better ones!
And Mahalo to you, Patty! You know how much it rains over here so they show up quite a bit, it's just trying to find them at the right place without wires or some other distraction in the way!
I appreciate your stopping by with your generous responses and support, and thank you all very much. Have a super weekend!
With much Aloha,
Stan


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January 22, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  I love the lighting!! Rainbows are fascinating and I wonder...did you happen to find the pot of gold?? :-) Great work, Stan!!!


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January 23, 2005

 

April Bryant
  Beautifully done, Stan.


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January 23, 2005

 

Paula Showen
  Gorgeous, Stan! I really would love to visit your area! It is beautiful!


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January 24, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thanks very much, Jim (Nope, no gold, just vegetation :-)!!); April; and Paula (If you ever have the chance you really should visit!); for your generosity! I appreciate it!!
With much Aloha,
Stan


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January 24, 2005

 

Mary J. Costa Pearson
  awesome picture Stan, Hawaii is my favorite place! fantastic capture!!!


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January 26, 2005

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  This is so very beautiful. You have captured the essence of Hawaii so well Stan!!


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January 26, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Mary and Donna, Thank You! very much for stopping in with your wonderful comments! I hope my images have inspired those on the mainland, and elsewhere, to visit our islands! Am sure for those in the cold of winter are thinking about it ;-)!
With much Aloha,
Stan


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January 26, 2005

 

Nobu Nagase
  Many congratulations, Stan, on your finalist for this superb Hawaiin rainbos image!!!
Best wishes for the next round!!!


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February 18, 2005

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  Congratulations Stan.. This is a beauty!!


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February 18, 2005

 

Tom Andersen
  Congratulations on your Finalist, Stan!


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February 18, 2005

 

Lucia De Giovanni
  Whoohoo!!!! Go Stan!!!
Congratulations on your Finalist my friend!


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February 18, 2005

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Stan!


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February 18, 2005

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Congrats Stan!!


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February 18, 2005

 
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  Congratulations on your finalist, Stan!


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February 18, 2005

 

Mary K. Robison
  I was asleep at the switch when you posted this, Stan, or I would've praised it to the skies - including the rainbow - THEN!
CONGRATULATIONS on this very well-deserved finalist, and may EVERYone who missed it get a chance to see it even higher up!


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February 18, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Congrats Stan!!!


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February 18, 2005

 

Elisabeth A. Gay
  From my island to yours, Stan, many congratulations on your finalist with this lovely shot!
Ann


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February 18, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Wonderful finalist, Stan
Best wishes for it and you.

bill


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February 18, 2005

 

Dan Holm
  Big CONGRATULATIONS, Stan!!!!


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February 18, 2005

 

Cathy Stancil
  Congratulations Stan !!! :0)


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February 18, 2005

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Well Deserved Stan,An Awesome Shot
Congratulations To You!!


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February 18, 2005

 
- Kelly Abernathy

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  Congratulations on a wonderful finalist! -K


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February 18, 2005

 

Cathy Gregor
  Congrats on your finalist, Stan!


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February 18, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  Excellent to see your name amongst the finalists Stan!
Well done.
:-)


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February 18, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Congrats, Stan!!!


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February 18, 2005

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  Congrats Stan! This is gorgeous!


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February 18, 2005

 
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  Congrats, Stan!!
Kathleen


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February 18, 2005

 

Detrick V. Martin
  Wonderful work, well done! Congratulations!


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February 18, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Hi, Detrick, Kathleen, Michelle, Judy, Donna, Cathy G., Kelly, Terry, cathy s., Dan, bill, Ann, Jim, Mary, Debby, Claudia, Wally, Lucia, Tom, Kara, and Nobi and Thank You! for your wonderful wishes and encouragement! Congratulations to all of the Finalists and good luck to all of you!
With much Aloha,
Stan


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February 18, 2005

 

Darren K. Fisher
  Way to go Stan. Hope to see this one again in the next round.


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February 18, 2005

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Outstanding image Stan!!! I love it and also wish you luck in the next round!!!


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February 18, 2005

 

Danilo Piccioni
  Stan, Congratulations! super image!

Dado


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February 18, 2005

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Big congrats on your finalist selection, Stan! Very, very beautiful!


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February 19, 2005

 

Allan L. Whitehead
  Stanley, congratulations on all three of your finalist selections. Well done, and good luck with them all in their next steps - your good friend, Allan


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February 19, 2005

 

Patricia A. Kuniega
  Thanks for proving that Hawaii is on the other side of the rainbow, Stan! You wouldn't want to see what's on this end! lol Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist!! Best of luck to you!


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February 19, 2005

 

Eric Schneider
  Aloha Stan, Congrats on this typical Kauai scene. Youve captured it well. Thanks for commenting on all my photographs! Good luck!


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February 19, 2005

 

Anette Linnea Rasmussen
  Excellent shot Stan! Great lighting!
Congrats on this finalist!

Best wishes Linnea


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February 19, 2005

 

Donna W. Neal
  Beautiful capture Stan
Congratulations on another well deserved finalist


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February 19, 2005

 

Wendy Stevenson
  Congrats Stan on making the finals with this STUNNING image!! And congrats on all your other excellent finalists too!! Best of luck to you in the next round!!


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February 19, 2005

 

Murry Grigsby
  Congrats on your terrific finalist Stan!!


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February 19, 2005

 

Marie Fields
  Congratulations, Stan! This is gorgeous!!!


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February 19, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Aloha, Stan. Congrats on your beautiful finalist.


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February 19, 2005

 

Jennifer Rennison
  Gorgeous, Stan, makes me wish I was in Hawaii! Congratulations on this stunning finalist!!


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February 19, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  I am truly blessed and very thankful for all of you stopping in with these wonderful congratulatory wishes, and I thank you very much for them! I appreciate your generosity, Darren, Donna P., Danilo, Evy, Allan, Patricia (Believe me I am very happy here and know what winter is like on the mainland!!), Eric (I don't know if you know the Hawai'ian way of saying "You're welcome!" other than "no pilikia", but it's "Mahalo ia oe pu"! Just something you can use when you are here!!), Linnea, Donna N., Wendy, Murry, Marie, Marsha, and Jennifer (Maybe a visit soon?)!
With much Aloha,
Stan


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February 19, 2005

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Stan, Congratulations

Stan Kwasniowski


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February 19, 2005

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Congratulations on your finalist, Stan!


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February 19, 2005

 

Sharon Day
  Congratulations on your finalist, Stan!!! Very beautiful photo! Good luck next round!


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February 19, 2005

 

Stephen Zacker
  Great lighting and perspective. Congratulations


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February 19, 2005

 

Robin L. Wehrman
  WOW! This is outstanding!! Congratulations on your finalist Stan!!1


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February 19, 2005

 

Jane Summa
  Yeah, Stan!! Way 2 go!! I loved this shot..it's not easy capturing a rainbow! Congrautlations!!


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February 19, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Congratulations Stan!!!


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February 20, 2005

 

Kathleen Clemons
  How beautiful, Stan!! Congrats to you!


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February 20, 2005

 

Dale Gast
  Very beautiful, Stan!!! Congrats!!!


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February 20, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks for your taking the time to stop in and comment as I am sure that you are all very busy! I appreciate your support and wonderful encouragement, Stan, Karen, Sharon, Stephen, Robin, Jane, Adilson, Kathleen, and Dale!
With much Aloha,
Stan


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February 20, 2005

 

Patricia Marroquin
  Wow, stunning, Stan! A big congrats to you! :-)


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February 20, 2005

 

ilana peled
  This is so beautiful Stan.
Congratulations.


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February 21, 2005

 

Monika Sapek
  Many congratulations on your finalist, Stan!
Monika


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February 21, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank You, Patricia, Ilana, and Monika! I am very grateful for your support and generosity!
With much Aloha,
Stan


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February 21, 2005

 

Sandra Freyler
  Breathtaking! Very beautiful! Congratulations Stan!


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September 26, 2005

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Fabulous image Stan! You must live where all the glory is? Very nice and most stunning Gallery you have!! DW


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November 04, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks for visiting and for your generous response! There are those who say this is the most beautiful of all of the Hawaiian Islands, and guess it's the reason for it being called The Garden Isle!!
Thanks again, Darryl, and have a terrific weekend!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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November 05, 2005

 

Nadya Johnson
  If my life depended on it Stan, I could still not pick a "favorite" from among the photos in your gallery, all of which are stunning and phenomenal! This however, would be high on the list!! Breath-taking! Fabulous! Real soon, I am going to need a Thesaurus (sp?) to look up more superlatives.


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May 12, 2006

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you very much once again, Nadya, and your encouraging and very generous responses are appreciated!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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May 13, 2006

 
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