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BURNING BUSH


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   BURNING BUSH
BURNING BUSH
DD. Ti leaf plant.

Stanley J. Contrades

 
 
 

Dan Holm
 

WOW!! ... What else can I say about this AWESOME abstract? ... Just, WOW, Stan!!


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September 14, 2005

 

S J
  Pure EYE CANDY!!! Splendid effects work, Stan!!! Love it!!


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September 14, 2005

 

Mata Patan
  This is joyful!!!!


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September 14, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  Stan-tastic effects - love this spectacular image!!
Amazing!!
Very well done.
:-) ddu


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September 14, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Great to be back among the "late-night group" after being away for a month and a half, and many thanks to you, Dan, Sanjay, Mata, and Donna, for always being supportive and generous with your comments!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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September 14, 2005

 

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  Glad to see you back Stan !
Great job on this beautiful image, well done!


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September 14, 2005

 

Jordi Delgado
  Hi again, Stan!! It's great to see you again, I hope everything's fine!!

This picture is pure joy, colors and light all over it!!!

:-)


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September 14, 2005

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Hi, Stan!! Great to have you back!!
Really awesome abstract indeed!! Looks like a painting...love the terrific colors and the composition!


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September 14, 2005

 

Paul E. Earl
  Stan!! It is nice to see you again!! Love this photo!! Beautiful!!


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September 14, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Stan wonderful rich green and rainbow colors. Very pretty and nice to view.

Kerby


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September 14, 2005

 

Paul Michko
  Awesome, Stan.


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September 14, 2005

 

Donald K. Cherry
  Fantastic image, Stan! So happy to see you back again...I really missed you and your wonderful images!


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September 14, 2005

 

Armando -. Arturo
  another beauty stan, welcome back.


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September 14, 2005

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Gorgeous, Stan!! Nice to see you back! Hope all is well!


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September 14, 2005

 

Carla Metzler
  Beautiful, Stan! Welcome back! :)


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September 14, 2005

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Way to come back...so beautiful! Missed you glad your back!


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September 14, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Welcome Back Stan!
Great colors and love the full frame!


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September 14, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Terrific image Stan!!!
Great colos and composition!!!


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September 14, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Good to see you back! Missed you and your beautiful work!! This is so pretty with all the colors! Aloha :)


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September 14, 2005

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Wonderful image, Stan - love the colors!


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September 14, 2005

 

Armando -. Arturo
  hello again stan. I posted the photo I told you about so you can see what I was saying.if you have the time ,take a look and let me know whatto do ,even if there is a way to decrease the itensity of the bright spot. thanks again.


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September 14, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  Love those colors and sense of movement Stan. Reminds me of beautiful blown glass art .... GORGEOUS image!


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September 14, 2005

 

Nina Shields
  Stan, I've about worn my mouse out clicking on your gallery waiting for you to be back. It was worth the wait; what a magnificent shot; a true artist in many ways!


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September 14, 2005

 

Nina Shields
  Stan, I've about worn my mouse out clicking on your gallery waiting for you to be back. It was worth the wait; what a magnificent shot; a true artist in many ways!


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September 14, 2005

 

Nina Shields
  Stan, I've about worn my mouse out clicking on your gallery waiting for you to be back. It was worth the wait; what a magnificent shot; a true artist in many ways!


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September 14, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  We're glad you are back!!! This is a beauty to come back with.


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September 14, 2005

 

Cathy Stancil
  What a beautiful image you've created Stan !! I love it !! So bright and colorful...So nice to see your work again ! I hope your mother is well, as the rest of your family...


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September 14, 2005

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Beautiful Colors Stan! Very Nice Job;-)


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September 14, 2005

 
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  Oh, Stan, I LOVE this! I have sure missed you! This is a fantastic work of modern art!!!

ccc


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September 14, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Fabulous light and color and shape and presentation
This is wonderful work, Stan!
Welcome back

bill


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September 14, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank You!, Reine, Jordi, Jenny, Paul E., Kerby, Paul M., Donald, Armando, Colette, Carla, Linda, deb, Adilson, Shelly, Karen, Armando :-)!, Jill, Nina X3 :-)!, Marsha, Cathy, Terry, Candice, and bill, for your warm and most appreciated welcome back. I know I have a lot of catching up to do and I'll do my best! Thanks once again for your supportive responses for which I am grateful.
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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September 14, 2005

 

Pu Chen
  This is fantastic in every way, Stan! Love those vibrant colors! Welcome back!


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September 15, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you very much, Pu!! I really appreciate your stopping in to comment and thank you, too, for your generous and supportive response!!
Hope all is well with you and the family!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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September 16, 2005

 

Mary K. Robison
  What an amazing, blazing way to return, Stan! Love those vibrant colors!!
WELCOME BACK!


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September 16, 2005

 

Marie Fields
  AWESOME image, Stan!! Glad to see you're back!!


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September 16, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks to you Mary, and Marie, for the warm welcome back, as well as for your supportive and much appreciated responses! Hope both of you are well and that you'll have a great weekend!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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September 17, 2005

 

Lori Carlson
  WOW! These "leaves" :0) me at a loss for words! What a keeper!! :0)


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September 17, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you ever so much, Jill and Lori, and I appreciate your warm welcome back and generous responses! It's great to be back even on a slightly limited basis!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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September 18, 2005

 

Elisabeth A. Gay
  Fabulous colours and effects Stan - I love it
Ann


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September 18, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Hi, Ann ... Thanks very much, as always, for your time to comment! It's very much appreciated!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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September 18, 2005

 

Sharon Day
  Gorgeous image, Stan!!! I'm so happy to see you back! I hope things are well with you and your family!


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September 19, 2005

 

bob cornelison
  I love this! I am a big fan of abstracts and bright colors!
~:O)


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September 19, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  I am very grateful for your generous comments, Sharon and Bob, and many thanks for taking the time out of your busy day to stop and comment!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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September 20, 2005

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Fantastic image, Stan! Awesome colors and great composition! Love it!


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September 21, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you very much, Evy, especially for viewing the gallery and leaving your most generous comments! I appreciate them!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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September 22, 2005

 

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  Wow Stan! This is absolutely beautiful!


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September 22, 2005

 

Kirsi Bertolini
  Now wonder everyone is telling you how impeccable this is! So I just admire it and tip my head to study it and hopefully get something this quality out of my images one day..


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September 23, 2005

 

Noel Baebler
  Fantabulous, Stan!


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September 25, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Reine, Kirsi, and Noel, Thank You! I appreciate your taking the time to stop in and comment!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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September 28, 2005

 

Mary N C. Taitt
  Ooooh, this is really pretty! I like it, very creative. Mary :-)


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September 29, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thanks very much, Mary, for your kind response that I do appreciate!! It's always fun to play in the digital darkroom ... no messy chemicals :-)!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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September 29, 2005

 

Stephen Zacker
  Creative and Very Cool


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October 01, 2005

 

Kristina Daniels
  Your gallery and flower pics are just outstanding. I absolutley love 'em. I hope one day to be just as good!


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October 02, 2005

 

Sergio La Spina
  Fantasti color wowwww I like it!!!


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October 06, 2005

 

Goshka G.
  Truly awesome, Stan!!!


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October 06, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks, as always, Stephen; Kristina (just keep on shooting and you'll do just fine :-)!!); Hi, Sergio, and Goshka! I appreciate your taking the time to stop and comment!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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October 06, 2005

 

bob cornelison
  Did I mention I love this? Oh yea I did.
~:O)


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October 07, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks again, Bob :-)!! I really enjoy creating these abstracts, although at times it may take quite a few "paintings" before I'm satisfied!! Have a fabulous weekend!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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October 07, 2005

 
- Evy Johansen

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  I knew this beauty was a winner!!! :-) Big congratulations on another wonderful finalist, Stan!!!


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October 21, 2005

 
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  Congratulations Stan, and good luck!

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October 21, 2005

 

Mary N C. Taitt
  congratulations and good luck--This is WONDERFUL! mary :-)


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October 21, 2005

 

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  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Stan!


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October 21, 2005

 

Carla Metzler
  Congratulations, Stan!


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October 21, 2005

 

Chris Macer
  Congrats on the finalist, Stan!


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October 21, 2005

 

Lori S. Aschbrenner
  Congratulations, Stan! Such a stunningly beautiful image.


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October 21, 2005

 

Stacey A. Bates
  Congratulations Stan!!


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October 21, 2005

 

Lucia De Giovanni
  Oh - WOW!!!! Stan, this is outstanding! Congratulations my Friend!


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October 21, 2005

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Wow, I love this one too, wonderful work, Stan - congratulations!


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October 21, 2005

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  Congratulations Stan!!!


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October 21, 2005

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Congratulations, Stan, on this terrific finalist! This is a beauty!


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October 21, 2005

 

Stephen Zacker
  Very tropical and cool :-) Congratulations


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October 21, 2005

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  One Of My Favorites Of Yours This Month Stan!!A Big Congratulations To You:-)


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October 21, 2005

 
- Diane Addonizio

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  Congratulations!


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October 21, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Another big congrats, Stan. This is a beauty!!


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October 21, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Way to go Stan, congrats again!


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October 21, 2005

 

Karen Rahlf
  Wow. Awesome colors. Congratulations!


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October 21, 2005

 

KHAWLA Haddad
 
Congratulations on this terrific finalist,Stan wonderful job best of luck in the next round with all your finalists!!!!!!!


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October 21, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Fantastic finalist, Stan...congratulations!:)


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October 22, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Evy, Candice, Jill F., Mary, Reine, Carla, Chris, Lori, Stacey, Lucia, Deborah S., Laurence, Terry E., Stephen, Terry H., DIANE, Marsha, deb, Karen, Kelly, and Jim, my heartfelt thanks go out to you for your very kind and generous responses!! Best wishes with all of your entries as well!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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October 22, 2005

 

Penny Steiner
  Gorgeous, missed it when posted but got to see it as a finalist. Congratulations, my friend.

Penny


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October 22, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  A big congratulations an another beautiful finalist Stan!


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October 22, 2005

 

Marie Fields
  Congratulations, Stan! FANTASTIC image!!


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October 22, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks to you, Penny, Jill, and Marie ... I appreciate your generosity and supportive responses!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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October 23, 2005

 

Eric Schneider
  Some really great worl Sran !!! So far I have seen 2 of yours. Are there any more? When I see your photos, I dont hold my breath waiting for mine to get past the finals. I just did a little cloning and filling in part of my picture. Yours are really great!!
Congrats!!!!


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October 23, 2005

 

Wendy Stevenson
  Wonderful artistry Stan!! Congratulations on another beautiful finalist!!! Best of luck to you in the next round!!!


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October 23, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Congrats on your finalist, Stan!


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October 24, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Am trying to catch up with my messages and apologize for not getting back to you sooner, Eric, Wendy, and Judy. Thanks very much for being supportive and encouraging, and I do appreciate it very much!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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October 27, 2005

 

Nadya Johnson
  Just stopping by your gallery for a bit - haven't seen you about in a little while. SO MANY of your shots I've missed!! Just thought I'd write a VERY late congratulations on this VERY awesome finalist!! It is really 5-star, as are the rest! "WOW!" This really is a stunner, Stan!


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May 12, 2006

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks, Nadya, and I am grateful for your very supportive and gracious response! Hope you are having a fantastic weekend!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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May 13, 2006

 
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