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MS. SUNSHINE!


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   MS. SUNSHINE!
MS. SUNSHINE!
D&M. 10 sec., f8, ISO 100, RAW, Aperture Priority, 100mm Macro lens, tripod, shutter release cable.

Stanley J. Contrades

 
 
 

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Stan

Wonderful detail, color and presention and crop.

Love the black background bring this image to a standout.

Nicely done.

Kerby


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November 08, 2005

 
photosbyjanine.com - Janine Russell

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  Stan, excellent detail, colors and composition; great title.


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November 08, 2005

 

Desiree M. Bento
  Just lovely, Stan!


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November 09, 2005

 
- Jill Odice

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  Your title made me smile. I don't know why I always think of flowers as feminine...especially since the friends I sometimes work for in the flower shop are guys :-) This is just what it says! Sunshiney yellow and cheerful :-)


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November 09, 2005

 

Paul E. Earl
  Beautiful image, Stan! I love your florals!


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November 09, 2005

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Gorgeous composition, details and colors, Stan!! Love it!


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November 09, 2005

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  This is just SO-O beautiful, Stan...but what else would we expect from you?!! ;o) WONDERFUL macro floral capture, with GORGEOUS colours, details, composition, AND lighting!! :o) I LOVE your title, too!! ;o)


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November 09, 2005

 

Paul Michko
  Radiant perspective, Stan.


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November 09, 2005

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Teriffic composition and exposure, Stan!!!


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November 09, 2005

 

Donald K. Cherry
  Pure beauty, Stan! Love your comp, colors and DoF! Haven't heard from you in a few days..hope all is well with you!!


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November 09, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  WOW! This is a WINNER for sure!


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November 09, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Wow, the color, contrast and detail are gorgeous!
Wonderful photo, Stan!

bill


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November 09, 2005

 

Joy Rector
  gorgeous


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November 09, 2005

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Outstanding comp, color, detail and presentation Stan! Jeff


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November 09, 2005

 

Janet L. Skinner
  Spectacular color and detail, Stan!!!! Absolutely gorgeous!!!


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November 09, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Wonderful colors and details Stan!!!


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November 09, 2005

 

Brian Cassar
  Beautiful macro shot Stan. Well done!


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November 09, 2005

 

Darren K. Fisher
  No one can capture the beauty of flowers like you. The colors and detail here are just stunning.


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November 09, 2005

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  Wonderful details and perfect composition Stan.... WOW!!!


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November 09, 2005

 

Carla Metzler
  Beautiful details and color, Stan! Very beautiful image.


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November 09, 2005

 

Roger Bernabo
  Beautiful, just gorgeous!


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November 09, 2005

 

Cathy Stancil
  Perfection !! Absolutely sublime !


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November 09, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Just Stunning!!!! Love this! ALoha~


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November 09, 2005

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Beautiful and dramatic portrait of this sunshine flower, Stan!!


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November 09, 2005

 

Linda Proctor
  Fantastic Stan!!Gorgeous color and love the black background!!


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November 09, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  I appreciate your generous responses and am very thankful for them!! Mahalo to you, Kerby, Janine, Desiree, Jill O., Paul E., Jenny, Carolyn, Paul M., Rakesh, Donald, Tammy, bill, Joy, Jeff, Janet, Adilson, Brian, Jill F., Darren, Kara, Carla, Roger, Cathy, Shelly, Deborah, and Linda, for taking the time to respond and also for your support!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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November 09, 2005

 

Goshka G.
  Beautifully framed piece of sunshine, Stan!!


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November 09, 2005

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Wonderful flower shot, Stan!


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November 09, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  EXQUISITE Stan. It doesn't get any better than this. It is just perfect!!


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November 09, 2005

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Lovely sunny sunflower for our rainy day here in NY! Beautiful!!


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November 09, 2005

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Sooooo beautiful Stan...love everything about this..the light, color, composition, detail..and I love that title:)


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November 09, 2005

 

Daniel Diaz
  Absolutly GORGEOUS Stan, EXCELLENT framing!!!


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November 10, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Goshka, Karen, Jill, Claudia, Kristi, and Daniel, Thank You! Your support and responses are very much appreciated!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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November 10, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  This is gorgeous, Stan. I love everything about it.....the bright yellow...the dark bg...the incredible detail... and the wonderful crop!


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November 10, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Hi, Marsha, and thanks very much for your wonderful response!! I appreciate it as always!! Hope you're having a great week and an even better weekend!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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November 10, 2005

 

Marie Fields
  Stunning image, Stan! Excellent in every way!!!


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November 11, 2005

 
cccphotoart.com - Candice C. Calhoun

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  This is a pristine stunner, Stan! Wow, DO I just LOVE this!!! Great deep warm color, tremendous macro as well! Have a great weekend, Stan!

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November 11, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Marie and Candice, thank you very much, ladies, and I am grateful for your supportive and encouraging responses!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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November 13, 2005

 

Noel Baebler
  WOW! Beautiful yellows and that clarity!


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November 13, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Hi, Noel!! Thank You! for taking the time to stop in and comment! Am always grateful for your kindness and support!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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November 14, 2005

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Stan, Congrats on this Finalist! :)


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December 20, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Stan!!!


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December 20, 2005

 
cccphotoart.com - Candice C. Calhoun

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  Congratulations for this second beautiful finalist, gl in the next round!

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December 20, 2005

 

Sergio La Spina
  Congratulatio for your finalist!!


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December 20, 2005

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  congrats on this awsome finalist!


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December 20, 2005

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Love that gold, congratulations, Stan!!


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December 20, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  So, so beautiful Stan. Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round!


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December 20, 2005

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Congratulations, Stan, on this beautiful finalist!


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December 20, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  I love the composition, colors and details on this one Stan...congratulations!!!


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December 20, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thanks very much for your generous and encouraging responses, Corinne, Adilson, Candice, Sergio, Laura, Deborah, Jill, Terry, and Jim! Best wishes to all of you with your images and a most Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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December 20, 2005

 
- Jill Odice

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  Congrats Stan! I love this cheerful and sunny shot!


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December 20, 2005

 

Stephen Zacker
  Really super composition and detail. Congratulations


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December 20, 2005

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Congratulations on your Finalist! This is really spectacular! What kind of lighting did you have, to enable 10 seconds of exposure?


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December 20, 2005

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Outstanding beauty Stan... Congratulations on this wonderful finalist and good luck in the next round!


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December 20, 2005

 

Nobu Nagase
  Most beautiful happy sunshine image!!!
Many congratulations, Stan!!!
Best wishes on the next round!!!


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December 20, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you very much for your generous congratulatory responses, Jill, Stephen, Christopher, Kristi, and Nobi! I do appreciate and value them!
Christopher: This was shot indoors and the white balance set to Cloudy with natural light coming from a side window.
Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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December 20, 2005

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Congratulations on all your wonderful finalists, Stan!!!


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December 21, 2005

 

Donna W. Neal
  Congratulations on another excellent finalist Stan


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December 21, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Congrats to you again Stan, well done!


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December 21, 2005

 

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  Beautiful Stan!
Congratulations and the best of luck in the next step!


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December 21, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank You!, Rakesh, Jill, Donna, Deb, and Reine!! Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and an even Happier New Year!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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December 21, 2005

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Congratulations on another beautiful finalist, Stan!!


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December 21, 2005

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Lovely Lighting And Comp Stan!!Well Done!Congratulations To You:-)


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December 21, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you very much, Jenny and Terry, and I am very grateful for congratulatory response! Congratulations to you as well!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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December 22, 2005

 

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  Beautiful shot... great composition, detail and color...


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February 07, 2006

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks, Joseph, and I appreciate the generosity in your response!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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February 08, 2006

 
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