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Past Her Prime


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Past  Prime
Past Prime

William C. Raco

 
 
 

Paul Michko
 

Wonderful composition, Bill. I love the black background. It brings out the richness of this flower.


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February 25, 2005

 

Colleen Braun
  still a beauty...


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February 25, 2005

 

Arya Bandyopadhyay
  still a beauty...and you've captured it beautifully. This is stunning, Bill!! Probably most of us would have ignored her!!


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February 25, 2005

 
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  Lovely....


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February 25, 2005

 

Cindy Paquette
  I like this sooooo much Bill! True, still beautiful, especially the way that you have captured this flower!!


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February 25, 2005

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Past her prime and still very beautiful, Bill, outstanding details and clarity!
-Debby


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February 25, 2005

 

Tom Andersen
  Beautiful composition, lighting, detail and color, Bill! In other words, perfect!


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February 25, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Prime is relative! LOL
Great shot!!!


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February 25, 2005

 

Janet L. Skinner
  Gorgeous, Bill!!! I love how the petals are going every which way.


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February 25, 2005

 

Kathleen Clemons
  Wonderful texture and detail, Bill. I bet this would look great in b&w too. :)


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February 25, 2005

 

Charlene Bayerle
  She still has a little life in her!!!
Wonderful image and composition Bill!!!


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February 25, 2005

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Beautiful macro, Bill.


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February 25, 2005

 

Darren K. Fisher
  She looks like I feel here lately, but then again this is a gorgeous image. Wonderful lighting and detail.


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February 25, 2005

 

Mellanie
  Are you trying to tell me something?!?
Wonderful lighting and detail, Bill! Some of us would've just thrown her away!
Have a wonderful weekend and hugs from Jenna!


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February 25, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Terrific image Bill!!!
I love those petals interlacing!!!
Perfect composition!!!


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February 25, 2005

 

S J
  Beautiful macro, Bill!! Excellent lighting and wonderful clarity!!


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February 25, 2005

 
- Kelly Abernathy

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  This is terrific Bill! And this (as it is with everything female) just becomes more interesting with age, LOL! :) -K


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February 25, 2005

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Beautiful macro, bill!


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February 25, 2005

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  It may be past her prime, but she's still good for some great pics! Wonderful detail and comp Bill!


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February 25, 2005

 

Dan Holm
  What an EXCELLENT capture, Bill! The details, the lighting and your perspective on this great graphic flower are all SUPERB!


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February 25, 2005

 

Leanne M.E. Boyd
  Wow, wonderful image, Bill! I like the colour, detail and textures.


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February 25, 2005

 

Tammy Nuxoll
  She's Still a Beauty Bill, Wonderful Capture!! Hope you have a Great Weekend!!!


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February 25, 2005

 

Cathy Stancil
  ...and you made her look so good ! I want you to take my portrait when it's that time...
Beautiful image Bill !


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February 25, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Wonderful macro, Bill!


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February 25, 2005

 

Jennifer Rennison
  But oh so beautiful! Excellent lighting, detail and composition, Bill! Beautiful image!


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- Diane Addonizio

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  Outstanding, Bill!!!


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February 25, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Really nice image of the old girl. She still has a little life in her. Love the detail.


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February 25, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Thank you all so very much!!
Best of the weekend to you all!

bill


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February 25, 2005

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  It Doesnt Have To Be In Its Prime To Make A Good Image Bill,This Has Some Nice Tones Great Job:-)


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February 25, 2005

 

Cathy Barrows
  but still beautiful in her old age


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February 25, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  But she's still got it with that colorful center, bill! Terrific clarity and very nicely done!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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February 26, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Thank you Terry, Cathy and Stan!!
Have a wonderful weekend!

bill


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February 26, 2005

 
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  Stunning, bill! Wonderful textures! Her wrinkles and crinkles make her that more unique and interesting, I think! :-)
KK


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February 26, 2005

 

cj patterson
  wonderful image bill!! love the textures!!!


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February 26, 2005

 

Debra Booth
  But she's aging beautifully and you've captured her so well! I like Kathleen's B&W idea, too!


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February 26, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Thank you, KK, CJ and Dedra.
best wishes,

bill


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February 26, 2005

 

Elisabeth A. Gay
  And yet still beautiful! Wonderful shot Bill!
Ann


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February 26, 2005

 

Anette Linnea Rasmussen
  Beautiful shot Bill! Love the comp on this - nicely done!

Best wishes, Linnea


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February 26, 2005

 

Jessica McCollam
  WOnderful shot, Bill! Nice lighting!:)


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February 26, 2005

 

Jane Summa
  Stunning, Bill!! The clarity is awesome!!


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February 26, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Thank you Ann, Linnea, Jessica and Jane.
Have a great Sunday

bill


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February 26, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  Great eye and find Bill and so well presented. This dried flower is still beautiful. TERRIFIC!


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February 28, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Thank you, Jill!!

bill


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February 28, 2005

 

Sharon Day
  WOW I love this, Bill!!! Outstanding textures and detail! So pretty!


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March 02, 2005

 

Janet Detota
  Congratulations on this fabulous capture! Excellent clarity and comp!!


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March 15, 2005

 

Colleen Braun
  congratulations...


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March 15, 2005

 

Janet L. Skinner
  Hey there, a big congrats!!! I love this, Bill!!


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Paula Showen
  BEAUTIFUL!!! Congratulations, Bill!!!!


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March 15, 2005

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Congratulations Bill...way to go!


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newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Bill, even if she's past her prime she's still lovely!


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March 15, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  Congratulations on making finalist, Bill!


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Stan Kwasniowski
  Bill, Congratulations, wish you well in the next round

Stan Kwasniowski


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Bobbie Davis
  Congrats on finalist Bill!


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Judy S. Fung
  Congrats, Bill!


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Marsha S. Smith
  Congratulations, Bill


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Tom Andersen
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Bill!


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Dan Holm
  Congratulations on this gorgeous FINALIST, Bill!! So very well deserved!


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Jennifer Rennison
  Congratulations on your finalist, Bill!


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Paul Michko
  Congratulations on this terrific finalist, Bill.


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Jill Flynn
  Congratulations on this great finalist Bill!


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- Claudia Kuhn

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  Congratulations Bill on seeing beauty in a dying flower and portraying it so well!


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Cathy Gregor
  Congrats on this beautiful finalist, Bill!


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kathleenkparkerphotography.com - Kathleen K. Parker

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  Congrats,bill!!!
KK


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March 15, 2005

 

Carla Metzler
  Congratulations on making finalist, Bill!


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Mary K. Robison
  Past her prime??
Congratulations, Bill!


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Colette M. Metcalf
  Congratulations Bill!!!


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March 15, 2005

 

Stephanie Lyons
  Congratulations Bill! Guess she's too far past her prime to enjoy the honor of being a finalist ...?


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March 15, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Congrat's, Bill!!!


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Nobu Nagase
  Congratulations, Bill!!!


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- Kelly Abernathy

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  Congrats on a great finalist! -K


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March 15, 2005

 

Kristy E. Lane
  Congratulations, Bill! Looks like you've been taking some wonderful pictures lately (as usual!). Good luck in the next round:)


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March 15, 2005

 

Darren K. Fisher
  Congrats Bill. She may be past her prime but there is something very elegant about her. Wonderful job.


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March 15, 2005

 

Alan L. Borror
  Congratulations on your finalist, Bill!


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March 16, 2005

 
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  Congrats bill!!


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March 16, 2005

 

Debra Booth
  Congratulations on this lovely finalist, Bill!


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March 16, 2005

 

Ed Heaton
  Good morning Bill,
Congratulations on your finalist and best of luck in the next round :-)


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March 16, 2005

 

S J
  Many Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Bill!!


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March 16, 2005

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Beautiful! Congratulations, Bill!


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March 16, 2005

 

Donna W. Neal
  Love it Bill!
Congratulations on a well deserved finalist and good luck in the next round


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March 16, 2005

 

Sharon Day
  Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Bill! Good luck next round!


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March 16, 2005

 

Lucia De Giovanni
  Congrats Bill! I love it!


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March 16, 2005

 

Donald K. Cherry
  Congrats on this beautiful finalist, Bill!


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March 16, 2005

 

Darla Cobus
  CONGRATS!!!


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March 16, 2005

 

Arya Bandyopadhyay
  Congrats, Bill!!!


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Kathleen Clemons
  Congrats to you, Bill!


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March 16, 2005

 
- Gerda Grice

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  Superb detail in this wonderul macro, bill! Many congrats and best of luck in the final round!


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March 16, 2005

 
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  Wonderful image Bill.... Great texture and detail! Congrats, Jeff


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March 16, 2005

 

Karen Bacon
  She may be past her prime,but still beautiful to look at!Congratulations Bill!


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- Diane Addonizio

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  Congratulations on your finalist, Bill!


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March 16, 2005

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Congratulations On Your Finalist Bill!!


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March 16, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Very nice, bill, and CONGRATULATIONS and best of luck to you in the next judging round!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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March 16, 2005

 

Diane Dupuis
  Congrats Bill!


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March 16, 2005

 

Lisa Deaton
  Congrats on your well deserved finalist!!


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March 16, 2005

 

Cindy Paquette
  I am SO happy to see this one here Bill....Congratulations on this wonderful image!


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March 16, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Thank you all very kindly.

bill


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March 16, 2005

 

Monika Sapek
  Many congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round, Bill!
Monika


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March 16, 2005

 

Laura Berman
  Bill, this is beautiful in the extreme. Congratulations on a very fine piece of work. And on getting a finalist for it :o)


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March 16, 2005

 

Carol Brill
  Bill, so wonderful to see your many winning entries this month, best of luck with them all!


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March 16, 2005

 

Stacey A. Bates
  Congrats on this wonderful finalist Bill!!


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March 17, 2005

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Congratulations to you, bill!


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March 17, 2005

 

Jane Summa
  I'll just add one more CONGRATULATIONS to your llllooonnng list of admirers, Bill!!! (i'm so glad i'm able to browse 2nite and getting closer to catching up! )


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