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WHITE GINGER


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   WHITE GINGER
WHITE GINGER
Still life of this heavenly scented flower and dedicated to a very special lady! 2005:02:09, 10:26:16, 1.5 sec,
f16, ISO 100, RAW, 35-80mm @ 65mm, Tripod, Aperture Priority, WB Cloudy. PS levels, curves, spot cloned, cropped, accented edges.

Stanley J. Contrades

 
 
 

Dan Holm
 

I'm sure she'll absolutelt love this gorgeous still life, Stan!! Simple, elegant and very striking!


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February 10, 2005

 

Jordi Delgado
  WOW, gorgeous setup and capture, Stan!! I agree with Dan, she'll be delighted for sure!!

:-))


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February 10, 2005

 

Phil Sauvey
  Stan,

A very beautiful dedication my friend!


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February 10, 2005

 

Arya Bandyopadhyay
  Such lovely dedication to a mysterious? lady!!! She's really special!!! Simply wonderful, Stan!!!


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February 10, 2005

 

Paul Michko
  She must be very special, Stan. Great shot.


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February 10, 2005

 

Donald K. Cherry
  Gorgeous image and lovely dedication, Stan!


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February 10, 2005

 

Cathy Gregor
  I love this! Beautiful, Stan!
-cathy


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February 10, 2005

 

Charlene Bayerle
  What a awesome still life Stan...Beautiful
Simplicty!!!


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February 10, 2005

 

Roger Bernabo
  A touching sentiment. . . delicate and I love the ever slight shadow


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February 10, 2005

 

Debra Booth
  An exquisite display of these fragrant flowers, Stan. I love the presentation! Beautifully captured! A wonderful tribute!!


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February 10, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Wonderful image Stan!!! I love the lighting and your composition is great!!!


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February 10, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Great contrast, very elegant Stan!


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February 10, 2005

 
- Kelly Abernathy

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  This is so striking! What a beauty! -K


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February 10, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  This is such a simple display, but so very gorgeous with its shades of white against the black background. Lucky lady.


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February 10, 2005

 

Mary J. Costa Pearson
  gorgeous, I love the white against the black, Very nice work!


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February 10, 2005

 

Cathy Stancil
  I can smell its fragrance from here ! This is just very beautiful Stan ! She will love this for sure :) !


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February 10, 2005

 
- Kathryn (Love) Scheet

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  wow! this is fantastic!! excellent job Stan!


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February 10, 2005

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Beautiful still life, Stan!


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February 10, 2005

 

Elisabeth A. Gay
  Absolutely gorgeous Stan! She'll love it,
Ann


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February 10, 2005

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Excellent Stan,I Can Smell This Now:-)Nicely Done!!


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February 10, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks to you, Dan, Jordi, Phil, Arya, Paul, Donald, Cathy G., Charlene, Roger, Debra B., Adilson, Deb H., Kelly, Marsha, Mary, Cathy S., Kathryn, Karen, Ann, and Terry, for your much appreciated and generous comments!
With much Aloha,
Stan
PS She loved it and wants it to be framed :-)!


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February 10, 2005

 

Jennifer Rennison
  Beautiful presentation, Stan! Certain to bring a smile to the special lady! Wonderful lighting and colors!


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February 10, 2005

 

Linda Proctor
  Very elegant and gorgeous


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February 10, 2005

 

Carla Metzler
  Gorgeous, Stan! And lovely dedication.


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February 10, 2005

 

Carol Brill
  This makes a fantastic abstract if I squint my eyes, Stan, seems like the aroma of love is in the air with this classic image!


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February 10, 2005

 

Mary K. Robison
  I can understand why the lucky lady wants it framed ~ what an exquisite, elegant work of art, Stan! Looking forward to its return next month!


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February 10, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you very much Jennifer, Linda, Carla, Carol, and Mary, and very best wishes to you ladies for something fragrant as these on Monday!
With much Aloha,
Stan


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February 10, 2005

 
cccphotoart.com - Candice C. Calhoun

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  That's one very lucky lady who inspired this classic image. So beautiful, Stan!

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February 11, 2005

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Elegant and beautiful!!


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February 11, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you, Candice, and the lady was very pleased indeed and loves white ginger. In fact, we are waiting for our plants to finally bloom, but think that's going to be a while yet!
Thank you, too, once again, Donna!
With much Aloha,
Stan


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February 11, 2005

 

Stephen Zacker
  Like the white on black.. very striking


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February 11, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Lovely and elegant, Stan!


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- Evy Johansen

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  Very beautiful image, Stan!


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February 11, 2005

 

Jane Summa
  The white on white is gorgeous, Stan! The black background brings out those little hints of black in the flowers. Wonderful presentation!


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February 11, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Stephen, Judy, Evy, and Jane, I am truly grateful for your generosity and support! Thak you very much, and have a great weekend!
With much Aloha,
Stan


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February 11, 2005

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Stan Congratulations

Stan Kwasniowski


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March 15, 2005

 

Bobbie Davis
  Congrats Stan!!!


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March 15, 2005

 

Elisabeth A. Gay
  congratulations Stan, this one is my favourite of your February entries!
Ann


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March 15, 2005

 

Elisabeth A. Gay
  congratulations Stan, this one is my favourite of your February entries!
Ann


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March 15, 2005

 

Tom Andersen
  Congratulations on another beautiful finalist, Stan!


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March 15, 2005

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Congratulations on another beautiful finalist, Stan, love the image and title!


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March 15, 2005

 

Mary K. Robison
  Here it is, right on schedule, Stan!Congratulations one more time! Bet you and your special lady will be celebrating tonight!


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March 15, 2005

 

Linda Proctor
  Congrats Stan One of my favorites


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Jennifer Rennison
  Glad to see this one, so beautiful! Congratulations, Stan, on this outstanding finalist!


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March 15, 2005

 
- Kelly Abernathy

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  Congrats on a great finalist! -K


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March 15, 2005

 

Carla Metzler
  Congratulations, Stan!


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March 15, 2005

 

Nobu Nagase
  Congratulatins, Stan!!!


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- Jim Kinnunen

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  A very nice image and an excellent finalist, Stan!!!


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March 15, 2005

 

Danilo Piccioni
  Such a simple composition such a stunning image!
CONGRATS my friend!

Dado


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March 15, 2005

 

Jordi Delgado
  Congratulations, Stan!!! Terrific shot!!

Aloha!!

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March 16, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you for your wonderful responses and congratulations, Stan, Bobbie, Ann, Tom, Deborah, Mary, Linda, Jennifer, Kelly, Carla, Nobi, Jim, Dado, and Jordi! And as always I appreciate your thoughtfulness!
With much Aloha,
Stan


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March 16, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Congrats, Stan!!


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March 16, 2005

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congrats to you Stan!!


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March 16, 2005

 

Cathy Gregor
  Congrats on this very beautiful finalist, Stan!


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March 16, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks to you, Judy, Colette, and Cathy, and know that I appreciate your stopping by with your gracious comments!
With much Aloha,
Stan


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March 16, 2005

 

Donna W. Neal
  Congratulations on another well deserved finalist and good luck in the next round


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March 16, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Loved it then, Stan, Love it now. Congratulations on another winner.


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March 16, 2005

 

Lisa Pereira
  Simply Elegant! and what a lovely composition! Congratulations, Stan!! Great job!


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March 16, 2005

 

Debra Booth
  Congratulations for your finalist with this lovely bouquet, Stan!!


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March 16, 2005

 

Phil Sauvey
  Very beautiful and the black background brings it all out! Congrats!!


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March 16, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Donna, Marsha, Lisa, Debra, and Phil, thank you very much for stopping by to add your very kind thoughts, and also for your support!
With much Aloha,
Stan


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March 16, 2005

 

S J
  Congratulations on this OUTSTANDING Finalist, Stan!! What a beauty!!


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March 16, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you very much, Sanjay, and much good luck to you with all of your Finalists!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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March 17, 2005

 

Sherrye Nozaki
  Stan, this is so lovely I can smell the sweet scent!

Aloha,
Sherrye


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July 26, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks, Sherrye, and I appreciate it!! Do you remember the song? Pretty much says it all, and mine are just beginning to bloom!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan

White ginger blossoms
Cool and fragrant
Sweeter than the rose
Fairer too than moonlight

White ginger blossoms
From the mountains
Fill the thirsty air
With exotic fragrance rare

Round your lovely throat
You wear my ginger lei
Each white petal nestles close
And longs to say 'let me stay here'

White ginger blossoms
Cool and fragrant
By a mountain pool
Guard their sweetness all for you


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July 27, 2005

 
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