5/8/2003 3:53:40 AM

Very creative seeing and well done, Monika.

Nice perspective, lines and shadows Monica! Great composition.

This is just an all-around wonderful photo, Monika. Composition, light, detail and the little girls expression.
This is just my thought, but I like the implications of the contrast between the girl, (her fragileness) and the columns (there strength). Like you have between a child and parent.
Duane C.

Very artistic composition.
Kate's serious expression works well with the mood of the photo.
Excellent image.

bill

Thanks for the wonderful comments, everyone! I took this photo yesterday, while Kate and I were visiting the University of Washington in Seattle. It was the second time when we went there together, but for us it’s never enough ;-). I have some plans for the future, I’m thinking about taking some Infrared photos, but I need less people than there usually is on week days. Just busy days for all students (I hope they have breaks on weekends days? ;-)
Once again, thanks!

Duane, your comment made me proud of my photo! You see much more than me ;-). Thank you for your wonderful comparing!
Monika

A portrait in an abstract! I agree with the others, it makes for a work of art! A very appropriate finalist, Monika! Good luck with it :-)

Monika,

I love all your photographs of Kate, this one is great with the impact of the strong graphics added as well.
Terry

Hi Monika... congratulations on this and all your finalists... very much deserved. I LOVE your work.

A winner! Congrats! I love your work too!

Congratulations Monika, this image is so very nice.

Congrats, Monika!

Congrats again, Monika!

A really inspired marriage of subject and background, Monika! And what a beautiul and charming little model! Lovely work, Monika. Congratulations and good luck with this!

Gary, Terry, Connie, Mette, Duane, Murry, Dolores and Gerda – thank you very much for all your wonderful comments! They brightened my whole day! Making the finals is always very pleasing for me, but making them with some portraits of my kids is much bigger and more important for me. Photographing people had, has and will be the biggest meaning for me. I wish I could improve my work and make my photos more interesting for viewers.
Once again – Thank you!
Monika

You did good! Congrats!

Thank you, Damian! Thank you so much!
Monika

Congrats on your win, Monika!

Beautiful and well done.
Congratulations.

bill

Monika if you improve your work anymore there won't be room in your gallery for all the winners :o)... love your photographs of your children...really love your work. Congratulations!!

Many congrats, Monika! This is indeed a well taken, great picture!

CONGRATS, Monika!!! :O)

Congrats Monika!!! ;>)

I knew it. Congrats, again, Monika.

Congrats again Monika! :-)

This image is just wonderful, Monika. I'm delighted to see it among the winners! Congratulations!

Congrats, Monika!! I'm so happy for you and your model :0)

Way to go, Monika! Congratulations!

Gary said it, Monika!! Congrats on this great image!
birdie

I just love Duane's interpretation!! And I really love this image! Just wonderful, Monika! Congratulations!

Thank you very much for your wonderful notes, everyone!!! When I got yesterday’s notifications I couldn’t believe I made it! Wow! I can’t even explain how much it means to me and how honored I am being chosen among with such great photographers. I am so happy! Thank you, thank you so much for your encouraging notes!
Monika

Wow, I missed this one before , Monika. Now I'm really jealous. :) And if you start studying, I'm afraid to think how good you'll get!
Conrad :)

Conrad – As always you are too kind for me! I told you so many times what I think about myself, but you can’t stop ;-). I guess this will be our game forever, because I’m not going to change my mind ;-).
I want to thank you for another nice comment on my photo with Kate, Conrad!
Monika

Great shot, Monika. Love all the repeating lines and shapes and of course your beautiful daughter. Congratulations!

Carol- thank you so much for your wonderful note! It’s so nice of you to take time and write to me! Thank you!
Monika

Congratulations, Monika!

Cathy :)

Thank you very much, Cathy!
Monika

this image is awesome. I love the little girl in the front and those lines and shadows behind her

10/18/2005 2:11:27 PM

Thank you very much for your kind comment, Laura! I am glad you like it!
Monika

10/19/2005 3:52:26 PM