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FROM THE LAND OF ALOHA!


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   FROM THE LAND OF ALOHA!
FROM THE LAND OF ALOHA!
D&M Category. Plumeria (or Frangipani!).
1/45 sec. ss., f8.0, ISO 100, RAW, 100mm Macro lens.

Stanley J. Contrades

 
 
 

Rob Bishop
 

I don't know if it's the pills I got from the dentist today, but I could stare at this for a loooong time, Stan. Just beautiful, and so much of the island feeling comes through.


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December 07, 2005

 
photosbyjanine.com - Janine Russell

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  Stan, awesome floral; excellent detail, exposure, DOF, colors and composition.


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December 07, 2005

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Superb image, Stan! The soft touch and MAGNIFICENT DETAIL, defines this as PERFECT! Excellent work, my friend!!!


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December 07, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Wonderful soft colors and love this against the pretty darker background.

Nice contrast colors. Kerby


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December 07, 2005

 

Desiree M. Bento
  The beauty of this image just fills my mind with the aroma of this lovely Pua!


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December 07, 2005

 

Paul Michko
  Wow!!! This really pops, Stan.


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December 07, 2005

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  GORGEOUS frangipani bloom, Stan - you've captured it SO beautifully!! I just LOVE these flowers...AND their perfume!! :o) I actually had white ones in my bridal bouquet MANY(!) years ago now...and, my bridesmaids had pink ones in theirs!! ;o)


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December 07, 2005

 

Donald K. Cherry
  Gorgeous floral presentation, Stan! Great colors and DoF!


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December 07, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Wonderful image Stan!!!
Beautiful colors and composition!!!


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December 07, 2005

 

Joy Rector
  gorgeous


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December 07, 2005

 

Tracy H. Perry
  Beautiful macro Stan!


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December 07, 2005

 

Armando -. Arturo
  great comp on this one Stan, it seems like it's staring at you . happy holidays to you and and your family. peace.


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December 07, 2005

 

Bobbie Davis
  Absolutely gorgeous image Stan!


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December 07, 2005

 

Donna W. Neal
  Wow, such great detail and colors Stan!Excellent!


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December 07, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Beautiful Stan, such lovely color and detail, this is awesome!


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December 07, 2005

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Beautiful macro Stan!!


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December 07, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
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Wow!! Simply stunning, Stan!!!
12/7/2005 12:20:46 AM

I am sincerely thankful and grateful for your generous support and responses, Rob, Janine, Darryl, Kerby, Desiree, Paul M., Carolyn, Donald, Adilson, Joy, Tracy, Armando, Bobbie, Donna, Deb H., and Claudia!
In Hawaiian, Desiree's use of the word "Pua" means blossom or flower. The word is pronounced Poo-ah!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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December 07, 2005

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Just beautiful, Stan!


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December 07, 2005

 

Linda Proctor
  Gorgeous blossom Stan!!! So very well done as always!


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December 07, 2005

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Another Excellent one. You should be called the "King of Pua"!


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December 07, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Gorgeous bloom, Stan!!!!


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December 07, 2005

 
photographybytheresamariejones.com - Theresa Marie Jones

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  Wow! great use of light, color and wonderfully composed Stan! Can't wait to see these when I tour Hawaii in February.


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December 07, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Karen, Linda, Corinne, Jim, and Theresa, Thank You! very much, as always, for your kind and supportive responses!! I do appreciate them!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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December 08, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  I am very grateful for your continued support and kindness in your responses! Thank You!, Jill!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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December 08, 2005

 
- Jill Odice

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  I never get tired of your beautiful photos of these flowers! Simply wonderful Stan!


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December 08, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  I really do enjoy your work as well, Jill, and thank you for your very kind responses that are always appreciated!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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December 09, 2005

 

Sandra Freyler
  Beautiful image! Great shot!


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December 10, 2005

 

Sharon Day
  Beautiful image, Stan!!! Wonderful color and lighting!


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December 11, 2005

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Such a lovely image, great color and detail!


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December 11, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks, Ladies, and I do appreciate your most kind comments! I hope your Christmas is filled with family and happiness, Sandra, Sharon, and Donna!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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December 11, 2005

 

Tamera S. Phillips
  I just returned from Maui and didn't get one picture of this beautiful flower. Great job on this one! Just beautiful.


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December 21, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you very much for taking the time to visit and respond, Tamera, and am sorry that you were unable to photograph these wonderfully scented and beautiful blossoms. This is the time of year, though, when they stop blooming and most trees are becoming bare of both leaves and blossoms. Best wishes to you for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Aloha,
Stan


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December 22, 2005

 

Esther Smith
  Gorgeous, Stan!! I can small it now!


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December 31, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks for your generous and much appreciated response, Esther! Hope your Christmas and New Year's days were filled with joy and happiness!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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January 05, 2006

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Congratulations Stan on your Finalist!


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January 21, 2006

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  A Big Congratulations Stan!!!!


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January 21, 2006

 

Judith G. Secco
  Another wonderful finalist! Congratulations, Stan.


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January 21, 2006

 

Janet L. Skinner
  Just love this one, Stan!!! Congrats!!!


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January 21, 2006

 

Chris Macer
  Wonderful, Stan! Congrats! :)


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January 21, 2006

 

Bill Morgenstern
  Superb!! Conrats and best in the next round!

Bill


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January 21, 2006

 

Linda Proctor
  Congrats Stan ! Awesome finalists!


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January 21, 2006

 

Nobu Nagase
  Many congrats once again, Stan, on this beautiful finalist!!!


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January 21, 2006

 
- Jill Odice

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  Beautiful !!! Congrats Stan :-)


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January 21, 2006

 

KHAWLA Haddad
  Congratulations !!


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January 21, 2006

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Congrats Stan on your wonderful Finalist! Jeff


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January 21, 2006

 

Robyn Mackenzie
  Fantastic, Stan - CONGRATULATIONS on this well-deserved finalist! Good luck in the next round! :o) Robyn


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January 21, 2006

 

Sergio La Spina
  Great finalist CONGRATULATION!!


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January 21, 2006

 

Leonard Pierce
  Congratulations on your finalist, Stan!!!


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January 21, 2006

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Love the way this just pops right out us Stan...Congratulations on your Finalist and Best of Luck in the next Round!!!!


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January 21, 2006

 

Noel Baebler
  Huzzah, Stan!


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January 21, 2006

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Congrats Stan!!


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January 21, 2006

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Congratulations Stan!


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January 21, 2006

 

Tammy Scott
  This is so pretty! I love the clarity! Congratulations!


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January 21, 2006

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Stan!!!


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January 21, 2006

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Sooo beautiful, Stan, congrats on your finalist!
-Debby


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January 21, 2006

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Gorgeous Stan - congratulations!


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January 21, 2006

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Stan!! :)


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January 22, 2006

 

Jill Flynn
  Congratulations on another beautiful finalist Stan!


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January 22, 2006

 

Donna W. Neal
  Another wonderful finalist Stan. Congratulations!


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January 23, 2006

 

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


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January 23, 2006

 

Piotr M. Organa
  Congrats!!


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January 23, 2006

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  I am truly grateful for all of your wonderful congratulatory responses and my heartfelt thanks for them, Corinne, Laurence, Judy, Janet, Chris, Bill M., Linda P., Nobi, Jill O., Kelly, Jeff, Robyn, Sergio, Len, Kristi, Jill F., Noel, Claudia, Karen, Tammy, Adilson, Debby L., Deborah S., Jenny B., Jill F., Donna, Deb H., and Piotr!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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January 23, 2006

 

Sharon Day
  Beautiful image, Stan!!! Wonderful soft color and lovely composition!!! Congratulations on your finalist!!!


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January 25, 2006

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks, Sharon, for stopping by and I do appreciate your continued support and kind responses!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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January 26, 2006

 

Judy S. Fung
  Congrats on this lovely finalist image, Stan!


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January 31, 2006

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Judy, thanks very much once again! Hope you are having a fabulous week and ready for the weekend :-)!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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February 01, 2006

 

Sumith and Lea Samarakoon
  Thank you for Visiting my newbee Gallery! I really enjoyed your comments and suggestions regarding my pictures. I didnt even know my wife posted my pictures, here till she said that a few people have responded to my newbee shots. I would love to get in to floral Photography. I did a macro shot of a fern but havent had much luck with flowers and could use some tips. Thank you again for your kind words. We live in Honolulu in the Makiki area. I have always loved film and only recently less than a week ago purchased a Canon 20D with the standard 18-55mm lens. Love your gallery! keep up the good work.

Sumi and Lea


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February 19, 2006

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thanks very much, Sumi and Lea, for stopping by, and thank you for your kind comments!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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February 20, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  This is gorgeous Stan, you sure have a way with flowers!! Hope you are well, have a great weekend!!


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March 25, 2006

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  I hope you are having a fabulous weekend also, Donna, and Thank You! very much for stopping by; I do appreciate it!
Everything is well here, although it looks as though we are in for more rain, ugh!! Of course it's nice and cool so guess I'd better quit griping (LOL)!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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March 25, 2006

 

Mohammad Morovvati
  Exclusively colored can be seen only in flowers.


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