9/20/2006 4:28:27 AM

Beautiful textures and shapes in the shells and very nice with the all rich white color.

9/20/2006 4:29:31 AM

How beautiful this is, Carla!!!

9/20/2006 4:31:16 AM

Awesome detail and tones on this, Carla.

9/20/2006 4:35:21 AM

Lovely tones and texture, Carla!!

9/20/2006 4:39:42 AM

Summer cool Carla, Love the composition, textures and shapes.

9/20/2006 4:49:46 AM

Wonderful detail Carla. The title is perfect after reading the story behind the shells.

9/20/2006 4:51:56 AM

Very nicely done for a difficult shot.

It is nice to have something to remember someone special.

9/20/2006 4:54:26 AM

Great job Carla! Well done!! Jeff

9/20/2006 4:56:12 AM

Just beautiful...your whites look wonderful!

9/20/2006 5:04:21 AM

Very pretty. Great white detail. I love collecting things from the shore!

9/20/2006 5:10:13 AM

Love the crisp, clean feel to this image. Excellent comp and lighting. Beautiful capture of treasured items.

9/20/2006 5:14:29 AM

Fantastic details and lighting Carla!!!
I love it!!!

9/20/2006 5:24:46 AM

Nice subject for the theme, Carla! Great shot :-)

9/20/2006 5:37:46 AM

Wonderful presentation and exposure. The lighting in excellent as well as the details, Carla!

9/20/2006 5:47:17 AM

Lovely collection Carla....they are so full of wonderful details!

9/20/2006 5:50:08 AM

Thank you, Agnes, Kerby, Colette, Paul, Arya, Roger, Sharon, Jack, Jeff, Linda, Kate, Marcie, Adilson, Steve, Bill and Gail.

Actually, the image I uploaded did not look quite this white. Go figure.

9/20/2006 5:51:58 AM

Well I figured yours would be pretty good, and it is. Well done, Carla!

9/20/2006 5:57:34 AM

...wonderful still life....love the composition Carla...Aimee

9/20/2006 5:57:43 AM

Absolutely Gorgeous!! :)

9/20/2006 6:17:13 AM

Beautiful and creative theme shot, Carla!

9/20/2006 6:18:44 AM

Beautiful..great comp!!!

9/20/2006 6:19:32 AM

Great detail and shadows Carla! My mother, too, liked to walk on the beach and collect shells when she traveled. Thanks for the reminder of those times.

9/20/2006 6:28:54 AM

Stunning white on white full frame composition, Carla!!!

9/20/2006 6:29:17 AM

gorgeous...would make a great shot for my in-laws destin condo

9/20/2006 6:34:05 AM

Carla, outstanding work but more importantly, a shot from the heart, capturing cherished memories; well done!

9/20/2006 6:44:24 AM

Carla, excellent exposure with beautiful lighting!!

9/20/2006 7:02:13 AM

Gorgeous image, Carla! Perfect exposure!

9/20/2006 7:20:36 AM

Wonderful image, I am with Roger. I love the textures and lines here. Very creative and well captured. Mine did not come out looking like it should have either once I up loaded it.

9/20/2006 7:27:05 AM

Wonderful composition, beautiful shapes and textures. So far I think I like your white on white best.

9/20/2006 7:37:36 AM

Thank you for all your kind words, Ken, Aimee, Paula, Robbie, Cyn, Shawn, Melissa, Cathy, Nina, Susan, Evy, Darren, and Tamara.

9/20/2006 7:59:54 AM

So very beautiful, Carla!
(What is a "SG Theme"? Duh.)
This is so eye-catching...just gorgeous.

9/20/2006 8:03:07 AM

Beautiful high key image, Carla! Great subject, exposure and composition.

9/20/2006 8:03:43 AM

They are beautiful! Love your presentation! Sweet memories!

9/20/2006 8:04:47 AM

Wonderful design in those shells, Carla! What a beautiful keepsake from your Mom.

This brings back fond memories of family weekends at the Jersey Shore. My sister and I would walk the beach searching for shells<:))

9/20/2006 8:06:01 AM

Gorgeous all white composition and image, Carla! Splendid capture! :)

9/20/2006 9:17:47 AM

gorgeous

9/20/2006 9:23:21 AM

Like the white on white and textures. Nice

9/20/2006 10:28:24 AM

Carla, this is just so GORGEOUS!! I love it! I collect shells too but it's hard to get them such a pristine white. These must be very special as they were your mom's. BEAUTIFUL!! I love the full-frame composition and the white-on-white-on-white.

9/20/2006 10:47:58 AM

Walking a beach and collecting shells is one of life's great pleasures. You've honored your mother with this wonderful photo Carla.

9/20/2006 12:56:24 PM

Wonderful shot and a very apt title Carla (ac)

9/20/2006 12:59:35 PM

Fantastic macro Carla! I really like the neutral tones here. Great work.

9/20/2006 1:11:15 PM

Wonderful job with the white on white! I love shells! Beautiful work!!

9/20/2006 2:09:46 PM

The whites really make this marvelous, Carla.

9/20/2006 2:26:13 PM

This works so well! I like it a lot!

9/20/2006 3:15:30 PM

Very pretty, I love this white on white! Mary :-D

9/20/2006 3:38:21 PM

Carla, what a beautiful setting you made for these shells, beautiful

9/20/2006 3:43:08 PM

What an impressive image, Carla! Wonderful composition and clarity – lot to enjoy in this superb capture!

9/20/2006 3:48:01 PM

Wonderful high key image Carla, the shells are perfect for this.

9/20/2006 4:23:46 PM

Just beautiful, Carla! Very nicely composed.

Judyann ><>

9/20/2006 4:50:55 PM

BEAUTIFUL white-on-white still life, Carla!! The light, textures, contrasts and capture are all perfect!

9/20/2006 5:01:42 PM

Very beautiful Carla!

9/20/2006 5:09:56 PM

Beautiful and special!!

9/20/2006 5:53:46 PM

Thank you for all your kind words, Joy, Alan, Anita, Lorraine, Jenny, Joy, Steve, Nadya, David, Audrey, Gary, Shelly, Wally, Paul, Mary, Stan, MH,Claudia, Judyann, Dan, Ron and JD.

9/20/2006 6:29:29 PM

Very beautiful Carla!, I love all those shapes, textures and details!,
Amalia

9/20/2006 7:02:47 PM

Very nice shot of some very nice memories.

9/20/2006 7:37:52 PM

What a unique idea Carla!! and very well exicuted I might add!! This really shows off all the textures. I love it!! <><

9/20/2006 9:12:43 PM

There is a timeless appeal about shells Carla which you've captured perfectly in this beautiful, beautiful image.
I can't resist picking up a shell or three (in the hope that one day I will have a lovely beachside home to display them in....LOL)
Will catch up with you when I get back from Sydney next month.
:-) ddu

9/21/2006 1:52:14 AM

Absolutely Stunning work here, Carla!!! This is a truely unique, beautiful, pleasing composition! Very well seen and VERY Well Done! Cheers, Glenn.

9/21/2006 2:13:46 AM

Hi Carla, outstanding work. Love the white on white. Love it.

sarah

9/21/2006 3:15:50 AM

Wonderful theme entry and great memory of your mom

9/21/2006 3:53:37 AM

Thank you, Amalia, Douglas, Nancy, Donna, Glenn, Sarah, and Tammy.

9/21/2006 4:22:58 AM

Carla, beautiful tribute to your mother. It's the little things that we remember and are so dear to our hearts. Love the white on white. Great!

9/21/2006 7:23:45 AM

now that's white! awesome!

9/21/2006 12:51:28 PM

Glad to see you made it home safely. Nice job on this.

9/21/2006 3:42:17 PM

Really white on white. Excellent shot and great composition. Well done Carla.

9/21/2006 4:05:56 PM

I love the white on white...

9/21/2006 4:09:33 PM

Beautiful Carla! Simply beautiful! ^.^ Kitty

9/21/2006 4:34:28 PM

I too collect shells...this is just sublime, Carla! So calming and lovely!

ccc

9/21/2006 5:15:50 PM

Thank you, Autum, Laura, Deniis, Tarun, Colleen, Kitty and Candice.

9/21/2006 7:10:16 PM

Love this one Carla! Great detail on the white and how wonderful that they came from your mother!

9/22/2006 5:58:01 AM

Thank you, Kathy.

9/22/2006 6:04:19 AM

And you captured and presented them perfectly! Beuatiful work, Carla.

9/22/2006 7:31:37 PM

This is perfectly white Carla! I love it!

9/23/2006 5:54:04 AM

I am a sucker for white on white... This is wonderful!!!!
Great job!!!

9/23/2006 6:57:05 AM

Thank you, Bobbie and Kara.

9/23/2006 12:09:49 PM

What a wonderful way to remember your mother! Gorgeous image, Carla!~

9/23/2006 5:09:18 PM

Thank you, Bridgette.

9/23/2006 9:03:46 PM

Beautiful composition and I love the whites...fantastic exposure and contrast!

9/24/2006 8:57:10 PM

Thank you, Kristi.

9/25/2006 5:38:13 AM

Great shot. I underestimated white.

9/26/2006 4:47:09 PM

These are beautiful, Carla and such a touching story, too.
xoxo
kk

9/26/2006 6:38:04 PM

Thank you, Darren and KK.

9/27/2006 10:58:49 AM

Beautiful image, Carla!!! I enjoy collecting them as well!

10/1/2006 8:52:27 PM

Thank you, Sharon.

10/2/2006 3:32:43 AM

Really lovely work Carla!!

10/3/2006 11:41:12 AM

Thank you, Donna.

10/3/2006 12:56:14 PM

A real beauty Carla !...
M

10/18/2006 7:21:36 AM

Thank you, Michael.

10/18/2006 10:17:43 AM

Congratulations... White on white is a fav. of mine... SO this appeals to me very much!!.... Wonderful!!

Best of luck in the finals!!!!

12/29/2006 9:22:08 AM

Congratulations on your finalist, Carla!!!

12/29/2006 9:35:39 AM

Congrats on your finalist...great meaning to you...so glad it won

12/29/2006 9:37:38 AM

Congratulations Carla on your wonderful finalist!

12/29/2006 9:57:30 AM

Congrats on this excellent finalist Carla!!!!!!!!!!

12/29/2006 10:23:48 AM

Congratulations Carla!! :)

12/29/2006 10:27:02 AM

Congrats Carla :-)

12/29/2006 10:27:04 AM

Congratulations Carla

12/29/2006 11:31:44 AM

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Carla!

12/29/2006 12:24:24 PM

Thank you, Kara, Shawn, Cathy, Marijana, Laurence, Paula, Agnes, Ray & Audrey and Renee.

12/29/2006 12:27:26 PM

A big Congratulations on your Finalist Award, Carla!!! Well Deserved! Cheers, Glenn.

12/29/2006 12:41:20 PM

Congratulations on this stunningly beautiful Finalist, Carla! :)

12/29/2006 1:06:49 PM

Congrats, Carla!!!

12/29/2006 1:28:29 PM

Beautiful Carla! Congrats! Judy

12/29/2006 1:34:06 PM

Congratulations!!! Awesome white on white!!!!

12/29/2006 2:21:26 PM

Carla I am so happy for you this is so gorgeous!
Congratulations on your finalist!

12/29/2006 2:30:36 PM

Wonderful image and story, Carla!
CONGRATULATIONS on your finalist ~ best of luck next level up!!

12/29/2006 2:34:12 PM

A big congratulations Carla.....

12/29/2006 4:08:29 PM

Awesome detail. Great job. Congratulations on your Finalist, Carla!!

12/29/2006 5:15:18 PM

Carla, Congratulations on this well deserved Finalist and Happy New Year!!

12/29/2006 7:40:31 PM

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Carla! Good Luck in the next round, my friend!<:))

12/29/2006 9:49:26 PM

SO BEAUTIFUL, Carla!!! Congratulations!

12/29/2006 9:59:45 PM

This really is something special, Carla :) Congratulations!!

12/29/2006 10:20:52 PM

Love this photo! Congratulations Carla, on your gorgeous finalist!

12/29/2006 10:51:52 PM

Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round.

12/30/2006 6:30:47 AM

A perfectly beautiful finalist, Carla! Congratulations!

12/30/2006 7:27:38 AM

BEAUTIFUL!! CONGRATULATIONS Carla!!! :0)

12/30/2006 8:38:47 AM

YOU GO GIRL! I am sooooo excited for you! Congratulations on your second place!

12/30/2006 3:26:35 PM

Congratulations on this beautiful 2nd place winner, Carla!

12/30/2006 3:33:45 PM

Congratulations on this super Winner, Carla! :)

12/30/2006 3:45:37 PM

Congratulation on your WINNER, Carla. Beautiful!

12/30/2006 4:09:08 PM

SOOO happy to see this beautiful image selected for a Second Place win, Carla!
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to you!!

12/30/2006 4:25:22 PM

WOOOHOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is your day!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12/30/2006 4:28:08 PM

Congratulations, Carla, this is so gorgeous!

12/30/2006 4:28:24 PM

Congratulations on this deserving winner, Carla! Well done!

12/30/2006 4:37:27 PM

Congratulations Carla!!!

12/30/2006 4:43:48 PM

Congratulations Carla and Happy New Year!

12/30/2006 4:52:09 PM

Congratulations on your win Carla!!!

12/30/2006 5:06:32 PM

Awesome, Carla...congrats!!!!

12/30/2006 5:39:41 PM

Superb image, Carla! Congratulations on your win!

12/30/2006 5:45:16 PM

YEEEAAA, Carla!! I'm over here giving you a STANDING OVATION :) Congratulations on your win!!

12/30/2006 5:46:47 PM

Carla, Congratulations on your second place winner.

12/30/2006 5:48:01 PM

So nice to see this as a winner Carla! Congrats!

12/30/2006 5:58:30 PM

BIG congratulations on your beautiful and most deserving win, Carla! Happy New Year!!

12/30/2006 6:00:28 PM

Thank you everyone. I appreciate it!

12/30/2006 7:07:58 PM

Way to go, Carla. I am very happy to see this win!!!
kk

12/30/2006 7:21:56 PM

Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Carla!

12/30/2006 7:37:57 PM

It's so lovely that something so special to you and so beautiful wins Second Place! Huge congratulations, Carla!!!!

12/30/2006 7:59:26 PM

CONGRATULATIONS Carla!!!

12/30/2006 8:05:50 PM

Absolutely beautiful!!! A very well-deserved Prize!!! Congratulations, Carla!!!

12/30/2006 8:48:51 PM

The soft lighting is perfect for these very special tokens, Carla. Beautifully captured. Congratulations on your win.

12/30/2006 9:59:27 PM

WTG Carla, Congratulations on your winner!!

12/30/2006 10:21:44 PM

One again many congratulations my friend!

12/31/2006 12:17:19 AM

Huge Congratulations on your Win, my dear friend!!

12/31/2006 12:43:42 AM

Congratulations Carla, well done

12/31/2006 2:01:23 AM

Congratulations Carla, well done

12/31/2006 2:01:23 AM

Congratulations Carla!! :)

12/31/2006 2:45:15 AM

Congratulations on this beautiful win Carla!

12/31/2006 2:47:46 AM

An Outstanding Win, Carla!!! Congratulations!! Cheers, Glenn.

12/31/2006 3:06:30 AM

way to go! congrats!

12/31/2006 3:09:18 AM

A beautiful win for you and your mother! Congratulations!!!

12/31/2006 3:46:06 AM

WTG ON YOUR WIN!

You are a winner in more ways than one!

jo ann c.

12/31/2006 5:46:07 AM

Congrats on your super image and win Carla!!

12/31/2006 6:05:03 AM

Congratulations to you, Carla!!!

12/31/2006 7:00:55 AM

Congratulations Carla on a well deserved winner! Happy New Year!!

12/31/2006 7:40:03 AM

Thank you everyone. I appreciate it!

12/31/2006 9:11:09 AM

Big congrats my dear Carla, for your deserving winner.

12/31/2006 9:39:41 AM

Many congratulations Carla! What a wonderful idea!

12/31/2006 10:08:36 AM

OMG! I totally missed this in the finals. A huge congratulations, Carla!!! What a way to end the year :-)

12/31/2006 10:19:59 AM

Congratulations!

12/31/2006 12:03:21 PM

Congratulations on this white and wondeful winner, Carla!

12/31/2006 1:41:25 PM

Congrats on this awesome winner Carla!!!

12/31/2006 2:27:35 PM

Congratulaion on a difficult capture and white on white winner, Carla

12/31/2006 2:37:56 PM

Congratulations on your AWESOME winner!!!!

12/31/2006 2:45:50 PM

Thank you everyone. I appreciate it!

12/31/2006 2:55:39 PM

Super beautiful winning image Carla, congratulations!!

12/31/2006 3:30:01 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!! WTG Carla!!! Awesome Winner!!!

12/31/2006 4:58:55 PM

Thank you, Donna and Datha. I apprecite it.
Happy New Year Everyone!

12/31/2006 7:21:28 PM

Crla, congratulations on your Second Place Win.

12/31/2006 9:28:46 PM

Congratulations on your second place win, Carla!!! Happy New Year!!

1/1/2007 6:36:55 AM

Thank you, Janine and Rakesh. And Happy New Year to you!

1/1/2007 6:57:25 AM

CONGRATULATIONS, Carla on your 2nd Place win! Happy New Year!!
Much Aloha,
Stan

1/1/2007 11:24:27 AM

HUGE congratulations my friend!! Well done!! <><

1/1/2007 4:26:35 PM

This is so perfect, Carla!!! Congratulations on this wonderful winning image!!!:)

1/1/2007 8:35:02 PM

What a treasure your mother passed on to you! These shells must hold so many dear memories! You've captured them in a timeless way! CONGRATULATIONS Carla!

1/1/2007 9:21:04 PM

I am thrilled for your win! Congratulations! Your Mother would be so proud!

1/2/2007 3:25:42 AM

Thank you so much, Stan, Nancy, Jim, Susan and Vicki.

1/2/2007 6:11:00 AM

congrats on your win...i know this one is special for you

1/2/2007 2:16:36 PM

My favorite subject and beautifully done, Carla!!! Big congratulations!

1/2/2007 6:42:58 PM

Thank you so much, Cathy and Sharon.

1/2/2007 7:01:35 PM

Sorry to be so late but a big Congrats to you Carla! Way to go!
~:O)

1/2/2007 9:32:09 PM

Thank you so much, Bob. :)

1/3/2007 1:41:15 PM

Beautiful color, tones, lighting!

1/3/2007 1:49:17 PM

Congratulations on this well deserved win, Carla!

Judyann ><>

1/4/2007 4:23:58 AM

Thank you so much, Vladan and Judyann.

1/4/2007 5:05:03 AM

Congratulations on this well deservered Winner Carla

1/4/2007 5:20:42 AM

Thank you so much, Donna.

1/4/2007 1:13:14 PM

Love this white on white Carla! I've been away for some time and it is good to see you have a winner! Peace, karen

1/5/2007 3:06:15 AM

Thank you so much, Karen. And welcome back!

1/5/2007 6:33:10 AM

A beautiful image with a wonderful memory attached. Love this , Carla and congratulations!!!

1/5/2007 3:31:17 PM

Thank you, Laurie.

1/5/2007 4:12:12 PM

Wishing you a huge congratulations on this wonderful image Carla!

1/7/2007 5:18:19 AM

Thank you, Karen.

1/7/2007 6:06:02 AM