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Callas In Black and White


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Callas In Black and White
Callas In Black and White
Thanks to Monica, of Monica's Little Red Flower Shop, for allowing me to take photos inside her shop.
These callas were being prepared for a wedding the next day.

William C. Raco

 
 
 

Tom Andersen
 

Beautiful in detail and composition, Bill! I love the B&W!


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March 05, 2005

 

S J
  Beautifully done, Bill!! Excellent composition in B/W!!


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March 05, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Wowie, this is beautiful, Bill!!!


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March 05, 2005

 
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  This is sooo lovely, Bill, excellent B&W presentation!
-Debby


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March 05, 2005

 

Cindy Paquette
  Ohhhh my....Wow...this is just gorgeous Bill...I just love the b/w treatment on these callas! Luscious full frame...yum!


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March 05, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  Gorgeous shot, Bill!!! Fabulous in B&W!! You be sure to thank Monica for us, too!!!!


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March 05, 2005

 

Amy N. Cappelli
  Love the b&w! none of the richness is lost here- such an incredible detail of these elegant flowers.


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March 05, 2005

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  WOW Bill These Look Great In B&W!!Nice Job!!


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March 05, 2005

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  wow, that's a big bunch of callas, and they look great! Nice lines and curves Bill!


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March 05, 2005

 
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  Very nice bill- love the b&w conversion!


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March 05, 2005

 

Arya Bandyopadhyay
  A beauty of a shot in B&W!!! Wonderful composition, Bill!!


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March 05, 2005

 

Debra Booth
  So beautiful in B&W, Bill!!


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March 05, 2005

 

Kathleen Clemons
  I can only imagine how magnificent it must be to see this many callas all together! Thanks for showing us just how wonderful that is. :)


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March 05, 2005

 

Stephen Zacker
  Wonderful. It is really unique in
B & W


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March 05, 2005

 

Stacey M
  Wow Bill - I can almost smell the fragrance of the flowers. This is truely a wonderful image!!!


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March 05, 2005

 

Karen Bacon
  This is marvelous Bill!Excellent image!


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Donna J. Taff
  Very beautiful, Bill!!!


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March 05, 2005

 
- Kelly Abernathy

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  This is just gorgeous! I love the comp and the b&w is lovely! Well seen and captured Bill! -K


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March 05, 2005

 

Robin L. Wehrman
  WOW Bill!! Outstanding and very beautiful. Sure looks great in B&W well done!!!!!


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March 05, 2005

 

Charlene Bayerle
  Sooooooo beautiful Bill!!! Almost like a marshmellow softness!!!!


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March 05, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  How beautiful, Bill. I have never seen that many callas together. Just wonderful.


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March 05, 2005

 

Laura Berman
  Abundantly beautiful, Bill! And yet simple and elegant, which is the essence of the calla, as Kathleen has taught us. Well seen and handled, especially the B&W format.


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March 05, 2005

 

Mary K. Robison
  Wish this lady had done my calla bouquet on my wedding day, Bill.
And I REALLY wish you and your camera had been available for classy b & w images such as this. Marvelous photo!


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March 05, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Thank you all SO very much.
Monica was very gracious and kind in allowing me the run of her shop, especially as she was preparing for a wedding.
It really was a treat to see so many callas all in one bunch.
Laura, you are right, Kathleen has shown us all just how beautiful and elegant callas are. Anyone reading this that hasn't seen her photos, just click on Kathleen Clemon's website link. You'll be glad you did.
Best wishes to all for a wonderful weekend!

bill


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March 05, 2005

 

Jessica McCollam
  WOW! Excellent capture, Bill! I just LOVE the B&W for this. What a photographers dream to go and play in a flower shop!!! How kind of Monica!


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Elisabeth A. Gay
  Such beauty and grace, Bill, gorgeous
Ann


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March 05, 2005

 

Paul Michko
  Wonderful tones and testures, Kathleen.


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March 05, 2005

 

Paul Michko
  Sorry, Bill. This just had such a Kathleen Clemons feel.


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March 05, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Thanks Jessica and Ann.
Paul, don't apologize, that's one of the nicest compliments I've ever had!

bill


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March 05, 2005

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  Great shot Bill! I love the b&w!


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Susan T. Parady
  Wow! This is great, Bill!


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Jane Summa
  Beautiful! can't wait to see of what more Monica's shop has to offer :-)!


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March 05, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  This looks so good in B&W Bill. Soft yet such clarity. Very classy bouquet!


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March 05, 2005

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Very beautiful image. The perspective and b&w work well!!


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March 05, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Thank you so much Michelle, Susan, Jane, Jill and Donna.
Have a great Sunday

bill


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March 06, 2005

 

Cathy Barrows
  i was wondering how you managed to get so many callas together...this is wonderful


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March 06, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Thank you, Cathy!

bill


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March 06, 2005

 

Paula Showen
  BEAUTIFUL! What a great idea! I don't do flowers, but if I did, a flower shop is the perfect place!


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March 06, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Thank you, Paula


bill


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March 06, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Magnificent, bill, and what an elegant bouquet in classic black and white! This is just tremendous!!
Much Aloha,
Stan
PS A belated BP Happy Anniversary!!


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March 06, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Thank you, Stan!

bill


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March 06, 2005

 

Dan Holm
  WOW!! The detail, the movement...all simply superb, Bill!! Absolutely gorgeous!


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March 06, 2005

 

Dolores Neilson
  I love the soft and feminine curves and the tones. The exposure is perfect, bill! What a lovely image! Wishing you the best!


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March 07, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Thank you so much Dan and Dolores!

bill


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March 07, 2005

 

Lucia De Giovanni
  Wonderfully executed Bill!


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March 07, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Thank you so much, Lucia!

bill


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March 07, 2005

 

Sharon Day
  Gorgeous in B&W, Bill!!! Very nicely presented!


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March 13, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  thank you, Sharon!

bill


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March 14, 2005

 

Walter Graziano
  Congratulations Bill, good luck!


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April 21, 2005

 

Anita Hogue
  Congratulations on this beautiful b&w Bill!!!


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April 21, 2005

 

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


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April 21, 2005

 

Tom Andersen
  Congratulations on this beauty too, Bill!


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April 21, 2005

 

Linda Sachse
  Beauty indeed!! This brings back memories for me, because I had callas for my wedding. You captured a breath taking picture, so stunning, elegant, romantic ... Congratulations! Makes me want to get married all over again!!


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April 21, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  Congratulations on this beauty Bill!


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April 21, 2005

 

Cindy Paquette
  Yay! So glad to see this beauty here..Congrats!


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April 21, 2005

 

Stacey A. Bates
  Beautiful Bill...Many Congrats and Best of Luck!!


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April 21, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Thanks so much, everyone

bill


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April 22, 2005

 
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