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TOUCH OF GREEN


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   TOUCH OF GREEN
TOUCH OF GREEN

Stanley J. Contrades

 
 
 

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Very nice Stan! Love the light and title and the wonderful composition as well!


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October 14, 2005

 

Rob Bishop
  Hi Stan,

I really like this with the touch of green against the all white. Nice lighting too.

Rob


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October 14, 2005

 

Dan Holm
  SO simple, so creative...and so simply beautiful, Stan!! Excellent lighting and crop!


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October 14, 2005

 
- Jill Odice

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  Pure basic and very attractive shot Stan! The little green heart shaped leaf is such a perfect little touch :-)


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October 14, 2005

 

Janet Williams
  Beautiful and simple soft focus on the whites, and the green leaf is so sharp it stands out and almost jumps out at you - wonderful capture Stan!


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October 14, 2005

 
- LJ Corliss

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  Great job :)


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October 14, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  Aw, this is so lovely Stan - love the contrast against the stark white with the gorgeous love heart of green.
Beautiful capture!!
:-) ddu


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October 14, 2005

 

Paul E. Earl
  So simple but so beautiful!! I love this Stan!! Wonderful work!!


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October 14, 2005

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Beautiful touch of color, Stan!!! My favourite!


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October 14, 2005

 

Leanne M.E. Boyd
  I like the simplicity and composition. Excellent shot, Stan!


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October 14, 2005

 

Paul Michko
  Excellent still life, Stan.


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October 14, 2005

 

Donald K. Cherry
  Fantastic still life image, Stan! The only thing missing is the gold fish..lol!!


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October 14, 2005

 

Carla Metzler
  Simple and beautiful, Stan. Wonderful image.


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October 14, 2005

 

Stephanie Lyons
  Awesome image Stan! I love it!


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October 14, 2005

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Absolutely one of my favorites, Stan!! BRILLIANT!!


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October 14, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Lovely composition Stan!!!
Great lighting!!!


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October 14, 2005

 

Cindy Paquette
  Marvelous!!! Simple and so elegant Stan!


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October 14, 2005

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Love it Stan....Wonderful shot!


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October 14, 2005

 

Joy Rector
  beautiful presentation


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Stacey A. Bates
  Wonderful Stan, beautiful presented!


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October 14, 2005

 

Phil Sauvey
  Stan,

Wonderfully creative! A great way to start any morning!


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October 14, 2005

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  Terrific shot Stan! Wonderful composition!


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October 14, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Lots of Thank You's go out to you, Reine, Rob, Dan, Jill, Janet, L J, Donna, Paul E., Rakesh, Leanne, Paul M., Donald :-)!!, Carla, Stephanie, Jenny, Adilson, Cindy, Linda, Joy, Stacey, Phil, and Michelle, for your very generous, encouraging, and supportive responses that are truly appreciated! Have a fabulous weekend everyone!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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October 14, 2005

 

Nina Shields
  Stan, what a creative idea; the presentation is wonderful, terrific composition and the "touch of green" just makes the shot; very artistic!


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October 14, 2005

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Lovely simplicity, Stan! Wonderful lighting and perfect little green accent!


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October 14, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Wonderful composition and still life, Stan!


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Marsha S. Smith
  What a spectacular still life, Stan. So simple yet so gorgeous. Love the little bit of green!


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October 14, 2005

 
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  Marvelous modern fine art! So pure, pristine....the touch of nature is an inspiration!

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October 14, 2005

 

Leonard Pierce
  Fantastic image Stan, extremely well done!!!


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October 14, 2005

 

Nobu Nagase
  Very creative!!!
Love the simplicty.
Beautiful shot, Stan!!!


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October 14, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Nina, Terry, Judy, Jill, Marsha, Candice, Len, and Nobi, my heartfelt and appreciative thanks to you for stopping in to comment!! Have a fantastic weekend!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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October 14, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Perfection, Stan!!!!!


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October 14, 2005

 

Wally Orlowsky
  What a terrific composition, Stan! This is very pleasing to the eye.


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October 15, 2005

 

Robyn Mackenzie
  Wow! What a fantastic image, Stan! Love the composition, colours, lighting - everything about it. Looks like a winner for sure!


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October 15, 2005

 

Marie Fields
  Terrific image, Stan!!


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October 15, 2005

 

Goshka G.
  Simply lovely, Stan!!


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October 15, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Very stunning....Beautiful and creative!!! Aloha~


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October 15, 2005

 
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  Stan, wonderful composition, lighting & exposure.


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October 15, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  A big MAHALO for your continued support and most generous responses to this image, Jim, Wally, Robyn, Marie, Goshka, Shelly, and Janine! Hope you are all having a fabulous weekend!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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October 15, 2005

 

Cathy Stancil
  Excellent as always Stan !! Love the simplicity, the color contrast, the lighting and composition...Beautiful still !


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October 16, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you, Cathy!! Your encouraging responses are always very much appreciated!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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October 16, 2005

 

Chris Macer
  Wonderful, Stan! Perfect composition.


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October 16, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  This is OUTSTANDING Stan! The white on white with the touch of green is perfection. Beautiful composition and presentation!!!!!!!!!!


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October 17, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thanks very much for stopping in and commenting, Chris and Jill! Am grateful for your support and generous response!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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October 18, 2005

 

Pu Chen
  Beautiful setup and wonderfully shot, Stan! Such a refreshing look!


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October 18, 2005

 

Donna W. Neal
  Love it! I missed it when you posted it but this is awesome high key photo Stan


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October 19, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank You!, Pu, and Donna! As always I appreciate your generosity in your responses!! Am delighted you enjoyed the image!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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October 19, 2005

 

Kristina Daniels
  Hey Stan! Once again I am just amazed by your photos!! They are just beautiful! I love this one...as well as all the others!!


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October 20, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Hi, Kristina ...
Thanks very much for viewing and commenting as I do appreciate it! And keep looking at your present equipment in a positive way ... you're doing just fine!! Just keep shooting!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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October 21, 2005

 

Roseann E. Dreasher
  Even though your flora shots are outstanding..this one has to be one of your best images in my humble opinion..

it is simply perfect in its simplicity


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November 03, 2005

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Nicely Composed And Simple Stan!I Like It:-)


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November 20, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you, RED, and Terry! I very much appreciate your generosity, support, and encouragement!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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November 21, 2005

 

ilana peled
  And again congratulations Stan.


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November 22, 2005

 

Robyn Mackenzie
  Congratulations on this SUPERB finalist, Stan!! :o) Robyn


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November 22, 2005

 

Mary K. Robison
  Congratulations AGAIN, Stan!
A simply elegant finalist!


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November 23, 2005

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Congratulations again on another super finalist, Stan!!


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November 23, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Congratulations again Stan, awesome!


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November 23, 2005

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Wow Stan...wonderful and well deserved!


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November 23, 2005

 

Wendy Stevenson
  Congratulations Stan on this awesome finalist!! Best of luck to you in the next round!!! I really love this image!!!


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November 23, 2005

 

Deborah Sandidge
  I just love the simplicity of the whites and the perfect green heart leaf, Stan - congratulations!!


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November 23, 2005

 

Cindy Paquette
  Congrats on this wonderful image Stan!


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November 23, 2005

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  So nicely composed Stan! Congrats!!


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November 23, 2005

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Stan congratulations


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November 23, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  I remember this Stan. I loved it then and still love it. Congratulations and good luck in the next round! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for this one. It is OUTSTANDING and just PERFECT!


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November 23, 2005

 

Noel Baebler
  Huzzah, Stan!


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November 23, 2005

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Congratulations On Your Finalist Stan!!Very Well Done:-)


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November 23, 2005

 

Chris Macer
  Congrats on the finalist, Stan! Best of luck in the next round with this one :)


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November 23, 2005

 
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  Congrats Stan. This is awesome. How did I miss it? I don't know. But I do miss a lot of things on BP these days :-) Good luck on the next round.


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November 23, 2005

 

Sharon Day
  Big congratulations on this terrific finalist, Stan!!! Way to go!!! Best of luck next round!


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November 23, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  My heartfelt appreciation and thanks to you, Ilana, Robyn, Mary, Jeny, deb, Gail, Wendy, Deborah, Cindy, Claudia, Stan, Jill F., Noel, Terry, Chris, Hasmik, and Sharon, for your generosity in responding!! Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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November 23, 2005

 

Kristi A. Howson
  So pretty..and that touch of green is perfect Stan! Congratulations and good luck in the next round!


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November 23, 2005

 
- Jill Odice

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  I loved it before and I still love it Stan! Congrats on your finalists, they are very well deserved! :-)Best of luck in the next round!


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November 24, 2005

 

Stephen Zacker
  Very elegant and super composition. Congratulations


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November 24, 2005

 

Stephen Zacker
  Very elegant and super composition. Congratulations


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November 24, 2005

 

Danilo Piccioni
  WOW! this is super!
Congrats again!


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November 24, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Kristi, Jill, Stephen X2 :-)!!, and Dado ... Thank You! Congratulations to all of you as well, and I do appreciate your support and encouraging responses!! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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November 24, 2005

 

Nobu Nagase
  Congratulations, Stan!!!
Great composition, great execution!!!
Best wishes on the next round!!!


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November 24, 2005

 

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  Simple, but elegantly effective!


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November 25, 2005

 

Rob Bishop
  Congratulations, Stan! Nice to see that the judges like it too!


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November 25, 2005

 
- Robert Mann

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  This is simple and beatiful, Stan! Perfect compositon, lighting and it is color though it looks hi key de sat. The green is placed perfectly. Great! Many congrats on your finalist selection and good luck!


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November 25, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you, Nobi, for your support, and as always I appreciate it!

Thank you very much, Judges, and I am grateful for your generous response!

Thank You!, Rob! It's really a compliment when it comes from you as your images are always an inspiration! I appreciate it very much!!

RoB, Thank You! You've always been someone that I've looked up to and enjoyed your skillful and exquisite images! Your response is greatly appreciated!!

I hope all of you have had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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November 26, 2005

 

Kristian L. Stricklin
  Very creative and interesting...

Congrats on your finalist!!


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November 26, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Jill and Kristian, Thank You! both for stopping by with your supportive and much appreciated response! Have a fabulous weekend!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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November 26, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Congratulations on this very well done and composed image, Stan!:)


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November 27, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Jim, thank you for your continued support and generous comments as it is always very much appreciated!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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November 28, 2005

 
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