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CURVES!


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   CURVES!
CURVES!
1.5sec, f11, ISO 100, RAW, 100mm, Tripod, Aperture Priority, WB Tungsten lamp, black velvet BG.

Stanley J. Contrades

 
 
 

Phil Sauvey
 

WOW!!! That green REALLY stands out and the detail against that black is awesome, Stan! Love the corner to corner!!


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June 23, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you, my friend, and as always I appreciate your supportive and generous comments!! This is a leaf from a type of ginger that grows here. Hope you and Suann are well!! Many thanks again, Phil!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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June 23, 2005

 

Mary K. Robison
  Beautifully simple, and simply beautiful, Stan!
Love that diagonal comp/split, and the sparkling pool of water!


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June 24, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Stan quite beautiful in deep green.

Love the dark background making this standout beautifully.

Kerby


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June 24, 2005

 

S J
  So very elegant and beautiful, Stan!! Love the color and your neat diagonal framing!! Excellent work as always!!


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June 24, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Hi, Mary! Couldn't resist taking a shot of this leaf and its deep green color! It was sort of a "baby" and only a few days out of the stem! Thanks for always being very kind with your responses and I am grateful for your support!

Hi, Kerby! Thank You!, too, for your generous and supportive comments! I appreciate it very much!!

With fond Aloha,
Stan


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June 24, 2005

 

Cathy Stancil
  This gorgeous brand new green against that black BG is fantastic Stan !! Beautiful smooth textures and pleasing presentation !


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June 24, 2005

 

Patty Razonable
  Very unique, Stan! Love the deep green color against the black BG!! Well done!!


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June 24, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  Mmmm - black velvet.
I am going to have a dig in my material stash.....love this wonderful green leaf and the simple line in contrast to the dark background.
An excellent image Stan (and not a beautiful bloom in sight!)
Love it.
:-) dddu


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June 24, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Sorry, Sanjay, we crossed in cyberspace!! Nevertheless, thanks ever so much to you, Cathy, Aloha e Patty, and Donna for always being so supportive and encouraging!
Donna: Bloom will be right around the corner (LOL)!! And keep the subject approx. 12 inches or so away from the BG when you shoot! Keeps everything nice and black :-)!!
Thanks once again and I really do appreciate your stopping by to comment!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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June 24, 2005

 

Danilo Piccioni
  Wonderful composition and details! another master piece!


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June 24, 2005

 

Jordi Delgado
  So beautifully done, Stan!!!

:-))


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June 24, 2005

 

Mata Patan
  What a wonderful composition, I really like simple things!!


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June 24, 2005

 
- Serena Pierce

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  Wonderful simple yet powerful image!


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June 24, 2005

 

Paul E. Earl
  Such a fantastic capture. Love the contrasts of the green on the black.


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June 24, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Dado, Jordi, Mata, Serena, and Paul, Thank You! Your supportive, and encouraging responses are very much appreciated!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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June 24, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Lovely color and composition, Stan!! Great capture!


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June 24, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks, Judy, for stopping in to respond!! It's always much appreciated!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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June 24, 2005

 

Paul Michko
  Simply powerful, Stan.


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June 24, 2005

 

Donald K. Cherry
  Awesome macro, Stan! Love the lighting and black bg!


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June 24, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  This is just awesome, Stan! Great green!


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June 24, 2005

 

Bobbie Davis
  Wonderful lines Stan!!!


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June 24, 2005

 

Cathy Gregor
  Simple yet elegant, Stan!!
Nice work!


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June 24, 2005

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Great color and contrast Stan!


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June 24, 2005

 

Jenny Bosmans
  OOOOOH!!! Wonderful composition, Stan!! Awesome!!!


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June 24, 2005

 

Joy Rector
  This is gorgeous.


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June 24, 2005

 

Michelle Lea Guinn
  Beautiful Stan!!! mlg


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June 24, 2005

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  WOW! Stunning, Stan!


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June 24, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Terrific image Stan!!!
Wonderful color contrast and lovely curves and details, the water drop is a plus!!!


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June 24, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Terrific job, Stan!!! I love that green against the black!!!!! WOW! :) Aloha


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June 24, 2005

 

Stacey A. Bates
  Gorgeous Stan, that green is amazing, love the line and composition!! Well Done my friend!!
Stacey


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June 24, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  That green is just spectacular. So rich! Love the bg - went to get some black velvet and the ladies at the fabric store acted like I was crazy trying to buy black velvet in the hot summer. They didn't have any, either.


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June 24, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Mahalo for your thoughtfulness in stopping to comment Paul, Donald, Tammy, Bobbie, Cathy, Claudia, Jenny, Joy, michelle, Linda, Adilson, Shelly, Stacey, and Marsha! Your supportive and generous responses are very much appreciated.
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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June 24, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Perfect composition, colors and dramatic lighting, Stan!!! Well done!!!


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June 25, 2005

 

Noel Baebler
  Simple and spectacular, Stan!


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June 25, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you, Jim and Noel ... Am grateful for your taking the time to stop by and comment!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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June 26, 2005

 

Sharon Day
  WOW, fantastic image, Stan!!! I love the rich green against that black background! Well done!


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June 29, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks, Sharon, as I appreciate your continued support of my work! Hope you are having a great 4th!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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July 04, 2005

 

Nobu Nagase
  OMG, what a beauty!!! I sure missed this one when you posted it.
Many congrats for this beautiful finalist, Stan!!!


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July 22, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Stan many congratulations on your finalist.

Good luck in the finals.

Kerby


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July 22, 2005

 
- Serena Pierce

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  Congratulations Stan!!!


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July 22, 2005

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Awesome Stan! Congratulations and best of luck in the next round!


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July 22, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Congrats, Stan!


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July 22, 2005

 

Patricia A. Cale
  Beautiful shot, Stan. Congratulations and good luck!!


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July 22, 2005

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Congratulations!!!!!


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July 22, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank You!, Nobi, Kerby, Jill, Serena, Kristi, Judy, Pat, and Linda! Much good luck to all of you as well and I appreciate your comments!! Have a great weekend!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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July 23, 2005

 

Mary K. Robison
  Many congratulations to you, Stan!!


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July 23, 2005

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  Congratulations Stan! Fabulous job! Nicely done! Best of Luck!
Aloha!
Michelle


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July 23, 2005

 

Marie Fields
  Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Stan!!!


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July 23, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Congratulations on this very excellent image, Stan!:)


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July 23, 2005

 

Noel Baebler
  Huzzah, Stan!


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July 23, 2005

 

Cathy Barrows
  Congrats on your finalist...simplistic beauty


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July 23, 2005

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Elegant! Congratulations, Stan!


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July 23, 2005

 

Wendy Stevenson
  BIG Congrats Stan on this simply stunning finalist! Best of luck in the next round!!


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July 23, 2005

 

S J
  Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist, Stan!!


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July 23, 2005

 

Elisabeth A. Gay
  Congratulations Stan!!
Ann


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July 23, 2005

 

Kasia Elser
  Congrats! Great shot!


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July 23, 2005

 

Lori Carlson
  Yet another wonderful shot from you Stan! Congratultions!!! :0)


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July 23, 2005

 

KHAWLA Haddad
  Congratulations on this wonderfully green finalist, Stan love the curves well don best luck in the next round!!!


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July 23, 2005

 

Jennifer Rennison
  Love the simplicity of this shot, gorgeous lighting! Congratulations on this fabulous finalist, Stan! Best of luck in the next round!


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July 23, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Stan! Well done!


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July 23, 2005

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Stan! Well deserved!


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July 23, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  Congratulations, Stan!!! Great job!


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July 23, 2005

 

Kathleen R. Struckle
  Congrats Stan!!


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July 23, 2005

 

Stephen Zacker
  Simple, striking, and dramatic. Congratulations


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July 23, 2005

 
- LJ Corliss

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  Congrats, Stan :)


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July 23, 2005

 

Pu Chen
  Love the simplicity and the elegance of the shot! Great job, Stan! Congratulations!


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July 23, 2005

 

Mata Patan
  Most time simple things attact the attention! Congratulations!!!!!!!


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July 23, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Mary, Michelle, Marie, Jim, Noel, Cathy B., Deborah, Wendy, Sanjay, Ann, Kasia, Lori, Kelly, Jennifer, Deb, Jenny, Tammy, Kathleen, Stephen, L J, Pu, and Mata ... Thank You! I truly am very grateful for your wonderful congratulatory responses!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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July 24, 2005

 
- Lani T. Broadbent

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  Congratulations! Best of luck in the next level!


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July 24, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Aloha e Lani ...
Thanks for visiting the gallery and thanks, too, for your generous comment and congratulations on this Finalist!
Aloha no,
Stan


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July 24, 2005

 

Tom Andersen
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Stan! Good luck in the next round!


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July 24, 2005

 

Judith G. Secco
  Wonderful STan!! Congratulations.


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July 24, 2005

 

Wren Hendrick
  I knew we'd see this again!! Congratulations!!


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July 24, 2005

 

Linda Proctor
  Congrats Stan!! This is beautiful!


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July 24, 2005

 
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  Congrats on Curves, Stan, it's awesome!
Best wishes for the next round!
Debby


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July 24, 2005

 
- Diane Addonizio

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  Wonderful composition and contrast!Congratulations and GOOD LUCK, Stan!!


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July 24, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Stan!!!
Good luck on the next round!!!


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July 24, 2005

 

Lucia De Giovanni
  Many congratulations, Stan! This is so well deserved - best of luck in the next round, my friend!


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July 24, 2005

 

Sharon Day
  Simply beautiful, Stan!!! Congratulations on this wonderful finalist! Good luck next round! I haven't been able to get through the finalists yet. I hope I haven't missed any of yours!


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July 24, 2005

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  simple perfection! congrats on the finalist medal underneath it!


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July 24, 2005

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  Congratulations, Stan!!! Beautiful!!


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July 24, 2005

 

Daniel Diaz
  Congrats on your finalist Stan, your Gallery is soooo Gorgeous you are one gifted photographer!!!!


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July 25, 2005

 

Marilynn K. Evans
  Congratulations on yet another wonderful photo! Your inspiration made me a first time finalist in flowers. Thank you for your encouragement.


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July 25, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Tom, Judy, Wren, Linda, Deborah, DIANE, Adilson, Lucia, Sharon, Laura, Laurence, Daniel, and Marilyn, my heartfelt thanks for your response to this Finalist!! I am grateful for your time and generosity!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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July 25, 2005

 
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