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EOD Cat. 20.0 sec., f32, ISO 100, RAW, Aperture Priority, Tungsten lighting, Tripod, PS CS spot cloning, USM, color adjustments.

Stanley J. Contrades

 
 
 
- Jill Odice

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Now how long did it take you to get every pencil perfectly in position Stan :-)? You created such a precise and beautiful design, So colorful and wonderful! Very nice :-)


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December 11, 2005

 

Rob Bishop
  Wow, Stan! This is fantastic. Right up my alley of graphic design elements. I love everything about it.


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December 12, 2005

 

Janet Williams
  Fantastic work Stan. I love the way it is nicely off centre, not perfectly symmetrical etc. Really colourful and well-thought-out image. Nice new pencils, too!


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December 12, 2005

 

Robyn Mackenzie
  Wonderful, Stan! LOVE those colours, and your composition.


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December 12, 2005

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  I can sit here and stare at this wonderfully perfected image for sometime, Stan! This is just so creatively executed! Awesome job... SUPERB work!!!


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December 12, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  I think it took longer to "sharpen" the pencils than place them in the circles (LOL)! Although the boxes said the pencils were presharpened, their tips were not long enough :-)! Then, too, thanks to Rob as he has always inspired some "colorful" ideas along the way as well :-)!
Many thanks for your very kind and supportive responses Jill, Rob, Janet, Robyn, and Darryl! Have a fabulous week!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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December 12, 2005

 

Paul E. Earl
  Wonderful Stan!! I really love the way you have composed this picture off centred!!


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December 12, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Stan wonderful color detail and a super creation. Artist and unique come to mind.

Very nice.

Kerby


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December 12, 2005

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Fantastic and colorful design and composition, Stan!! Superb job!!


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December 12, 2005

 

Paul Michko
  Very creat and colorful abstract design, Stan.


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December 12, 2005

 

Donald K. Cherry
  Very cool, colorful and creative (the three C's if you didn't notice) image, Stan!!


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December 12, 2005

 

Donna W. Neal
  LOVE your composition and the vivid colors Stan. I can see a flower in this one...:)


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December 12, 2005

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Outstanding work Stan! Great comp, color and design! Jeff


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December 12, 2005

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  WOW, powerful image, Stan, great work!
-Debby


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December 12, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Terrific colors and composition Stan!!!
Very creative!!!


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December 12, 2005

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Love your point of view!!! wonderful colors!


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December 12, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank You!, Paul E., Kerby, Jenny, Paul M., Donald, Donna, Jeff, Debby, Adilson, and Linda, for your continued support of my efforts! I do value your generous and kind comments!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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December 12, 2005

 
cccphotoart.com - Candice C. Calhoun

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  Terrific concept and design, Stan....VERY well done, your light is perfect to convey each delightful color! Fantastic work!

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December 12, 2005

 

Carla Metzler
  Beautiful colors, design, and tips...patience pays. :) Great job, Stan!


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December 12, 2005

 

Goshka G.
  LOVe this vibrant color and brilliant design, Stan!!!


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December 12, 2005

 

Daniel Diaz
  So many gorgeous photos you have Stan, This one is a WINNER!!!


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December 12, 2005

 

Kaye Burazin
  yes, I agree with Dan, this is a winner also in my book Stan, so well thought out and beautifully captured with such great color and clarity.


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December 12, 2005

 
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  Stan, wonderful colors, details, clarity and composition.


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December 12, 2005

 

Linda Proctor
  Wonderful Stan!! All the C's are perfect !Sure to see again!!


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December 12, 2005

 

Stanley C. Sims
  I would have been pulling my hair out before I got this setup right.
I love it.


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December 12, 2005

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Great composition, color and design !!!


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December 12, 2005

 

Cathy Stancil
  Love the design, the colors are fantastic, really a fun and pleasing image !!


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December 12, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Candice, Carla, Goshka, Daniel, Kaye, Janine, Linda, Stanley S., Marilyn, and Cathy, Thank You, and I do appreciate all of your very generous comments! It really doesn't take that long to set this up, and you just have to remember how the pencils are placed alternately. Once that's done then you can adjust the spacing between the ends of the pencils and they pretty much fall in place.
Many thanks once again everyone!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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December 12, 2005

 

Mary K. Robison
  Vibrant colors, perfectly arranged...a graphic gem, Stan!


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December 13, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Wonderful colors, composition and image, Stan!


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December 13, 2005

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Very excellent, eye-catching capture!


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December 13, 2005

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  WOW!! What a extravaganza of colors, Stan!!! My favourite!


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December 13, 2005

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Outstanding creation, artistically captured, Stan!


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December 13, 2005

 

Robyn Mackenzie
  WOW! Beautiful, Stan! Love those freshly sharp pencils, and awesome colours!


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December 13, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Mary, Jill, Judy, Corinne, Rakesh, Deborah, and Robyn, Thank You! As always I am very grateful for your supportive and kind responses!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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December 14, 2005

 
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  A+ for a very artistic approach, Stan!
Love the colors, very well presented!


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December 14, 2005

 

Brian Cassar
  Wonderful shot Stan. A shot to stare at for a long time, which takes you to an imaginary world. Well done........and......hm......well sharpened!


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December 15, 2005

 

Adrienne Maldini
  this is a really cool picture


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December 15, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Terrific image, Stan...the colors and designs formed by the pencils are fantastic!:)


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December 16, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  Hey there Stan - just catching up on images I have missed in your gallery since I have been away from BP.
This is an amazing presentation - love the vivid colours, their perfect placement and the way you've off-centred the focal point.
Brilliant work! Well done!
:-) ddu


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December 18, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Theresa, Brian, Adrienne, Jim, and Donna, Thank You! I am grateful for your taking the time to comment and am delighted that you liked the image!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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December 19, 2005

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  this is GORGEOUS! How creative and unique! love that big blast of color. Super!


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December 20, 2005

 

Ray Clarke
  This photo has lovely colours and shape to it. Well done


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December 20, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks to you, Laura, for your generous and supportive comments!! I do appreciate them! Have a very Merry Christmas and a most prosperous of New Years!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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December 20, 2005

 

Karen Engelbreth
  WOW - very creative - great shot, Stan!


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December 20, 2005

 

Pat Gamwell
  It's all been said, but I have to say it again: ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS, CREATIVE & PERFECTLY PRESENTED!


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December 20, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you ladies, and I do appreciate your wonderful comments! Here's wishing you Karen, and Pat, as well as your families, the very merriest of Christmases and a vey prosperous New Year!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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December 20, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Oops, looks like cyberspace got in the way of your response, Ray and Audrey? Sorry about that, and I do want to thank you for your kind response that is very much appreciated!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Aloha,
Stan


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December 20, 2005

 

Stephen Zacker
  This is just cool. Really like your set up and all the colors


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December 21, 2005

 

Mary N C. Taitt
  Impressive, beautiful, eye-catching! Great design and color, Stan! Mary :-)


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December 22, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you, Stephen and Mary, and Thank You! for your supportive and much appreciated responses!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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December 22, 2005

 

Keith L. Clayton
  So very creative, Stan!! I love this shot!!


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December 23, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thanks very much, Keith! I appreciate your taking the time to stop and comment. Have a very Merry Christmas and a most Happy New Year!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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December 24, 2005

 
- Evy Johansen

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  WOW.... Beautiful image, Stan! Very creative! Wonderful colors and superb composition!


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December 25, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Am very grateful for your continued supportive responses, Evy, and my heartfelt thanks to you! Hope your Christmas day was a beautiful one!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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December 25, 2005

 
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  Congratulations, Stan, for your feature in the Photoflash Newsletter!

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January 04, 2006

 

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  awesome picture! I love the colors.


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January 04, 2006

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Congratulations Stan, for your Photoflash feature!!!!


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January 04, 2006

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  Congratulations on your news letter feature Stan! Very well deserved!


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January 04, 2006

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Stan, Congrats on having this in Photoflash! :)


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January 04, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Very original and cool!!!! Great design!! Congrats!!


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January 04, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Congratulations, Stan! May your days be filled with joy...


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January 04, 2006

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks for your very much appreciated and generous responses, Candice, Sarah, Jim, Michelle, Corinne, Donna, and Darryl! Wishing you all a most Happy New Year!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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January 05, 2006

 

Mary K. Robison
  Let me be the first, my friend, to say
a hearty CONGRATULATIONS! on your colorful finalist!


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January 20, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Fantastic finalist, Stan! Congratulations!!! I wish you and your family well my friend!!!


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January 21, 2006

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  A Big Congratulations Stan!!!!!


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January 21, 2006

 

Pat Gamwell
  CONGRATS on a well deserved image, Stan!!


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January 21, 2006

 

Janet L. Skinner
  Congratulations on this gorgeous display of color!!! Beautiful work, Stan!!


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January 21, 2006

 

Judith G. Secco
  Congratulations, Stan. This is great!


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January 21, 2006

 

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


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January 21, 2006

 

Bill Morgenstern
  Good work and Congrats Stan!

Best to you - bill


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January 21, 2006

 

Debra Booth
  Wonderful design and colors, Stan!! Congratulations!!


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January 21, 2006

 

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  Congrats on your finalist Stan!


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January 21, 2006

 

Nobu Nagase
  Fabulous finalist!!!
Many congratulations, Stan!!!


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January 21, 2006

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  WOnderful colorful finalist Stan

Congratulation and best of luck in the next round.


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January 21, 2006

 

Tammy Scott
  Congratulations!


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January 21, 2006

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Congrats Stan on your Finalist! Jeff


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January 21, 2006

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Great line and angle Stan!


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January 21, 2006

 

Robyn Mackenzie
  Way to go, 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
  Fantastic finalist!! CONGRATULATION!!


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January 21, 2006

 

Leonard Pierce
  Congratulations on another finalist, Stan!!!


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January 21, 2006

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Another well-deserved Finalist, Congrats!


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January 21, 2006

 

Noel Baebler
  Huzzah, Stan!


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January 21, 2006

 

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


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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

 
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  Congrats again, Stan, excellent finalist!
-debby


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January 21, 2006

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Stan! Good luck!


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January 21, 2006

 

Phil Sauvey
  Stan,

So wonderfully colorful and creative! Congratulations on your finalist!! Best of luck in round 2!!! Aloha from AK!


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January 22, 2006

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  Congratulations Stan! WTG!


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January 22, 2006

 

Goshka G.
  Many congrats on this beauty of a finalist, Stan!!!


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January 22, 2006

 

Susana Ms Heide
  This makes me want to grab a coloring book and color away!!! Perfectly set up and so well captured! Not surprised to see it as a finalist! CONGRATS!


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January 22, 2006

 

Jill Flynn
  Congratulations on your finalist Stan. Good luck with this in the next round!


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January 22, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Stan!!!


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January 23, 2006

 

Donna W. Neal
  Congratulations on a wonderful finalist
Stan!


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January 23, 2006

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Way to go Stan, big congrats to you!


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January 23, 2006

 

Monika Sapek
  Many congratulations on making finals with this creative colorful piece, Stan! Good luck to you!
Monika


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January 23, 2006

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Mary, Darryl, Laurence, Pat G., Janet S., Judy, Chris, Bill, Debra, Jill F., Robin L., Nobi, Kerby, Tammy, Jeff, Kristi, Robyn, Sergio, Len, Corinne, Noel, Jenny B., Adilson, Debby L., Evy, Phil, Michelle, Goshka, Susana, Jill F., Rakesh, Donna N., Deb H., and Monika ... Thank You! Your support and generosity means even more during these days and I'll try my best to visit your galleries during the next week.
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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January 23, 2006

 

Mary N C. Taitt
  Congratulations on this finalist, Stan--so nice! Mary :-)


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January 25, 2006

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you vey much, Mary, for your supportive response! I do appreciate your taking the time to stop and comment!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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January 25, 2006

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Congratulations, Stan on your well deserved fianlist !!


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January 25, 2006

 

Sharon Day
  Outstanding image, Stan!!! Wonderful composition and colors! Congratulations on your finalist!!!


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January 25, 2006

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank You!, Marilyn and Sharon! I appreciate your generosity and your taking the time to stop in and comment!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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January 26, 2006

 

Wendy Stevenson
  A belated congratulations Stan on this creative and well done finalist! Love those colours!! Really fun image my friend!


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January 29, 2006

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks to you, Wendy, and I am very grateful for your supportive and kind response!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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January 29, 2006

 

Judy S. Fung
  Belated congrats to you on this terrific finalist image, Stan!!


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January 31, 2006

 

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


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February 01, 2006

 

Wendy Stevenson
  Hey Stan - Big Congrats on this most creative and colourful finalist! Great idea and superbly executed my friend:-)


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February 22, 2006

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Stan congradulations on your beautiful finalist. Best of luck in the next round.

What Island do you live on you have such beautiful florals.

Kerby


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February 23, 2006

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thanks very much, Wendy, and I had fun doing this one!!
Thank you, too, Kerby! I live (was born and raised) on the island of Kauai, about 102 miles north west of Oahu (Honolulu).
Thank you, ladies, and I much appreciate your generosity!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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February 23, 2006

 
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  Very cool composition


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April 01, 2006

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks, Paul, and I do appreciate your stopping by and commenting!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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April 03, 2006

 

Sumith and Lea Samarakoon
  Congratulations Stan!


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April 27, 2006

 

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  Great job Stan!
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist!


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July 03, 2006

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thanks very much for taking the time to stop in and comment, Sumith and Lea, and Reine! I am grateful for your supportive responses!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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July 06, 2006

 
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