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Red Umbrella came to early


 

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"Red Umbrella" came to early
"Red Umbrella" came to early
f16, 1/10s, 28-135 @105mm.

Jean-Francois Schmutz

 
 
 

Gabriela Cunha
 

Wow! this is really great!
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July 18, 2003

 

Joy Brown
  Absolutely outstanding, JF - a definite winner!


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July 18, 2003

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  What a great one you have here, JF!!!


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July 18, 2003

 
- Mette Vendelboe Allison

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  The red umbrella really makes the difference! Great graphic appeal, colours and detail- good luck!


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July 18, 2003

 

Donna R. Moratelli
  Wonderful placement of the umbrella. This is your ultimate umbrella shot,JF! Looks like your on your way to ad photography. EXCELLENT WINNING IMAGE!!!!!!!! .. BRAVO !


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July 18, 2003

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  For sure a winner!


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July 18, 2003

 

Jean-Francois Schmutz
  Thank you very much, Gaby, Joy, Colette, Mette, Donna and Carolyn !
I'm so glad you like this one !

JF


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July 18, 2003

 
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  Very creative! Great job with the color and pattern..... I will look for this in the finals for sure! Jeff


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July 18, 2003

 

Sherri Conley
  Excellent, JF!


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July 18, 2003

 

Dolores Neilson
  Hah...you beat me to it, JF!! I was keeping a similar shot like this in the back of my mind hoping a scene like this would present itself...though I was thinking more a cobblestone background or even a parking lot. THIS IS WAY BETTER!! The diagonal seats with the red...WINNER...WINNER...WINNER!! Another outstanding winner!


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July 18, 2003

 

Michael McCook
  Very nice shot! This has the look and feel of a real winning photo. Nice job.


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July 18, 2003

 

Kathleen Clemons
  I agree, definitely a winner, JF! Congratulations in advance, this is outstanding! :)


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July 18, 2003

 

David Taylor
  Absolutely outstanding! The focus is pin-sharp and the composition, color, and patterns are exquisite. WINNER!


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July 18, 2003

 

June Marie Sobrito
  Can't say enough about this image...just outstanding!!


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July 18, 2003

 
- Evy Johansen

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  WINNER, WINNER, WINNER! Outstanding, JF!


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July 18, 2003

 

Jean-Francois Schmutz
  A big thanks for your wonderful support, JW, Sherry, Dolores, Michael, Kathleen, Dave, June and Evy !

JF


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July 25, 2003

 

Murry Grigsby
  Congrats, JF!


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August 14, 2003

 

Dolores Neilson
  Big congrats, JF!! LIke I said, "winner, winner, winner"!!


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August 14, 2003

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Congrats, JF! Well deserved! I agree with Dolores: Winner, Winner, Winner!!!


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August 14, 2003

 

Cathy Shotz
  Oh, JF, I knew this was a BIG WINNER the first time I saw it. Great, great, photo.


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August 14, 2003

 

Wolfgang Dolak
  To be found among the winners. CONGRATS!!
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August 15, 2003

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congrats, Jean!!!


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August 15, 2003

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Congrats, JF!!!


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August 15, 2003

 

Bernard B. Travers
  Hope you got a release form from the carrier of that umbrella. You know how Brian feels about these things. EXCELLENT MR. JF.


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August 15, 2003

 

Donna R. Moratelli
  Hi Jf, This came as no suprise at all to me! COngratulations!


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August 15, 2003

 

Damian P. Gadal
  This is S T U N N I N G !!!

Congrats JF!


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August 15, 2003

 

Michael McCook
  Congrats, Good luck. I knew this one was going places


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August 15, 2003

 
- Serena Pierce

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  Congratulations!!


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August 15, 2003

 
- Mette Vendelboe Allison

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  Congrats and good luck, Murry!


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August 15, 2003

 

Kathleen Clemons
  I just love this one, JF. So happy to see it on the finals! Congratulations!


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August 15, 2003

 

Elizabeth Stiles
  Congratulations on this very stunning image JF!


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August 15, 2003

 
- Mette Vendelboe Allison

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  SORRY- SORRY- I meant JF, of course!


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August 15, 2003

 
- Ellen Peach

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  Outstanding, JF....a BIG congrats and best of luck in the finals!


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August 15, 2003

 

clifton Mair
  Wonderful shot! Congrats :)


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August 16, 2003

 

Kerry Drager
  Hi JF: This is an outstanding photo ... the strong diagonal lines and the bright-red accent! A BIG congratulations on your First Place finish!!! Kerry


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August 16, 2003

 

Jean-Francois Schmutz
  Thank you very much, Kerry !
you surely remember as I was already thinking about Red Umbrella pictures :)

Thanks a lot Clifton and Ellen.

Thank you Mette, hehe ! Murry is a talented photographer, I'm proud you make this very little mistake :)

Elizabeth, Kathleen, Serena, Michael, Damian, Donna, a big Thanks for your support !

Thank you, Bernard, it was make before Bryan tell us about release, I hope this Umbrella will never become a too great Star :)

Thank you very much, Carolyn, Colette, Wolfgang, Cathy, Evy, Dolores and Murry, I apreciate alway your kindness !


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August 16, 2003

 

Kathleen Clemons
  First place! YEA!!!!!!!!! for you!!!!!!!!!


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August 16, 2003

 
- Gary H. Minish

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  Good eye and killer composition! Great photo and a well deserved first place, Jean! Way to go!!


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August 16, 2003

 

Karen Spychalski-Sullins
  congratulations! This is a wonderful, wonderful image!!


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August 16, 2003

 
- Mette Vendelboe Allison

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  Congrats- most deserved!


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August 16, 2003

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congrats to you, Jean!!!


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August 16, 2003

 

Dolores Neilson
  I am so HAPPY for you, JF!! And who's surprised?! It's such a winner of a shot!! Many congratulations, my friend!


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August 16, 2003

 
- Ellen Peach

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  Congratulations, JF!


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August 16, 2003

 

Donna R. Moratelli
  It must have been a tough job for the judges this month because this one is just a well done as the grand prize image. I would have picked this image for the best of the month. Excellent work JF. CONGRATULATIONS!


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August 16, 2003

 

Patricia Marroquin
  Congratulations, JF! You continue to amaze us with your incredible photography. :-)


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August 16, 2003

 

Connie L. Carpenter
  WOW!! definitely first place.


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August 16, 2003

 

Bernard B. Travers
  GO GET'UM JF. GOOD FOR YOU. YOU DESERVE IT FOR THIS IMAGE. CONGRATULATIONS, MAN.


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August 16, 2003

 

Patrick Campbell
  Congrats, JF! Great photo!


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August 16, 2003

 

Tony Gough
  Congrats JF, yes this is a great photo, good composition and you picked the right colour umbrella to use.


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August 16, 2003

 

Susana Matos
  Bon... je vais essayer en français, peut-être aurai-je plus de mots!!! Ceci est une pièce de d´art contemporaine qui va totalement bien avec une gallerie déjà fabuleuse! C´est une référence de qualité qui éduque mes yeux!
Félicitations! Le bonjour de Ponte de Lima , Susana


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August 16, 2003

 

Jean Papo
  Congratulations, Jean-Francois, on your win with this STUNNING photo as everyone has said before me! WELL-DESERVED!


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August 16, 2003

 

Wolfgang Dolak
  One of my true favorites on here - great shot and big CONGRATS, JF!!
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August 16, 2003

 

Murry Grigsby
  Great WIN, JF! Congratulations.


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August 16, 2003

 

Damian P. Gadal
  Congrats again JF! I don't think you can get any closer to perfection than this shot!


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August 16, 2003

 

Katherine Chan
  They've said it all! Congrats on another nice work!

Kat


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August 16, 2003

 

Cathy Shotz
  JF...when I first saw this, I knew it would take First Place! It's 100% fabulous. Congratulations!!!!


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August 16, 2003

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Congratulations on your win, JF! WELL DESERVED!!!


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August 16, 2003

 

Barbara K. Breitsameter
  Bravo, bravo JF!!! This is one to be proud of. Now go and order that 1Ds that you been dreaming about. ;-)

With admiration,
Barbara


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August 16, 2003

 

Monika Sapek
  Outstanding work!!! Many congratulations on your great First Place Win, JF!
Monika


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August 18, 2003

 

Jean-Francois Schmutz
  I would thanks everone for your wonderful support !
Kathleen, Gary, Karen, Mette, Colette, Dolores, Ellen, Donna, Patricia, Connie, Bernard, Patrick, Tony, Susana, Jean, Wolfgang, Murry, Damian, Katherin, Cathy, Evy, Barbara and Monika !
I get your comments like a wonderful gift, thanks again !

JF


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August 19, 2003

 

Guy Olami
  This one is indeed a pure winner !
It's sure worthy the first place,
Way to go J
I just Love this photo !

Guy Olami - Photographer
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August 29, 2003

 

Lewis Kemper
  This is an extremely well conceived image. From the angle of the camera, the height of the camera, the placement of the umbrella to the perfect lighting! You should be very proud!

Lewis Kemper


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September 06, 2003

 

Gabriela Cunha
  never congratulated you for a great win!
congrats!
:) gy


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September 25, 2003

 

Jean-Francois Schmutz
  Thank you very much for your kind words, Guy, Lewis and Gaby !

JF


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September 25, 2003

 
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