11/3/2006 6:51:08 AM

This is stunning in the depth of colors, Melissa. Well done!

11/3/2006 6:56:46 AM

BEAUTIFUL image, Melissa :o)!! I really like the colors here and the shadows look really cool!

11/3/2006 6:59:25 AM

Yes...this is excellent!! Love the shadows and the colors!....you are just awesome at portraits as these...wonderful Orton applied!!! Keep up the most awesome work, Melissa!!! :o)

11/3/2006 6:59:26 AM

gorgeous, great job

11/3/2006 7:06:23 AM

Lovely colours and effects Melissa ~ I've yet to learn about that technique but it sounds great!

11/3/2006 7:06:29 AM

Wonderful image, Melissa!! Great effects!

11/3/2006 7:16:01 AM

Very creative use of Orton effect, Melissa. Awesome job.

11/3/2006 7:18:52 AM

This is just beautiful Melissa - wonderful rich colors.

11/3/2006 7:23:25 AM

OUTSTANDING, Melissa! I think we'll see this one again! <><

11/3/2006 7:27:35 AM

Awesome, creative work of art!

11/3/2006 7:29:00 AM

Very creative Melissa!!!
Fantastic image!!!

11/3/2006 7:32:20 AM

Beautiful!!! With apologies to Mr. Orton, I think we can call this the Melissa G. technique -- !? Flipping the image was a stroke of genius! WONDERFUL result! I do think we'll be seeing this again.

11/3/2006 7:35:41 AM

Beautiful, Melissa. :O)

11/3/2006 7:38:07 AM

The colors snatched my attention right away Melissa, so striking! Awesome effects, this is a beautiful eyeful!

11/3/2006 7:44:41 AM

Excellent PS skills, Melissa! Very nice soft shadows.

11/3/2006 7:46:16 AM

Extravaganza of shadows, lighting and colors!! Melissa, your work here is absolutely delightful!! Love it.

11/3/2006 7:52:53 AM

Very beautiful colors, curves, and softness, Melissa!!

Love the composition and effects.

Holly

11/3/2006 8:05:40 AM

Thanks Margie, Doug, Crystal, Chastity, Joy, Susie, Amy, Paul, Denise, Nadine, David, Adilson,Nadya, Doc, Shelly, Gary, Susana and Holly for taking a look and leaving such wonderful comments!!!

11/3/2006 8:32:56 AM

Wonderful abstract, Melissa!

11/3/2006 8:37:54 AM

Wonderful colors and shadows! Great job Melissa!!!

11/3/2006 8:41:49 AM

Thank you Karen and Hendrik for dropping by and leaving these wonderful comments!!!

11/3/2006 9:43:39 AM

Wow Melissa, this is beautiful, gorgeous colours, lighting and lovely effects, great work!

11/3/2006 10:51:06 AM

This turned out really great Melissa! Nice work! Jeff

11/3/2006 11:20:53 AM

Thanks Lynne and Jeff for taking a look and leaving these wonderful comments!!!

11/3/2006 11:24:52 AM

Excellent image and work Melissa!!

11/3/2006 11:56:19 AM

Beautiful image and work, Melissa!!

11/3/2006 12:15:22 PM

Wonderful original creative DD work here, Melissa! A magical result!

11/3/2006 12:43:51 PM

Very creative abstract, Melissa.
Sam

11/3/2006 12:47:35 PM

Thanks Shirley, Carol, John and Sam for taking a look and commenting. Much appreciated!!!

11/3/2006 1:38:28 PM

Love the colors and shadows! Very deep and rich! Wonderful work!

11/3/2006 1:49:16 PM

very nice colors great job

11/3/2006 1:50:36 PM

Nice job Melissa! Great colours and shadows.

11/3/2006 1:52:48 PM

I am going to have to try this, Melissa!! What a fantastic modification of Orton!!

11/3/2006 1:56:43 PM

Beautiful work on this Melissa. love the colors...

11/3/2006 2:11:24 PM

Thanks Lena, Maria, Ken, Ronald and Eileen for dropping by and leaving your wonderful comments!!!

11/3/2006 2:31:51 PM

Beautiful colors and shadows Melissa. My first thought when I saw this was that it reminded me of a kilt I wore when I was in 5th grade...does anyone remember...scottish plaids with a pin to hold the skirt together? I guess I am probably dating myself for sure...thanks for bringing me back in time for just a minute or two!

11/3/2006 3:19:28 PM

Love it Melissa. Great colors and design!

11/3/2006 3:27:28 PM

I agree, it reminded me of a beautiful plaid! Wonderful efects, Melissa!

11/3/2006 3:59:45 PM

Wonderful creative work. beautiful results.

11/3/2006 6:27:37 PM

Wow, nice work.

11/3/2006 6:50:09 PM

Lovely colors and shadows! well done Melissa
Heco

11/3/2006 6:56:56 PM

Thanks Lauri, Cheryl, Joyce, Tamara, Tonya and Heco for your great comments!!

11/3/2006 8:06:06 PM

Excellent work Melissa!!

11/3/2006 10:13:18 PM

Very lovely and unique colour story Melissa, has an abstract feel to it...
M

11/4/2006 1:45:02 AM

This is absolutely stunning, Melissa!! I LOVE IT!!! :o) I hope we see it again!

11/4/2006 2:50:01 AM

GORGEOUS image, Melissa!!!

11/4/2006 4:21:37 AM

Gorgeous abstract image, colors and effects, Melissa!

11/4/2006 5:28:46 AM

WOW, gorgeous colors.

11/4/2006 6:02:06 AM

Wonderful lighting and shadows. I love the colors and full frame composition, Melissa!

11/4/2006 6:18:10 AM

Thanks Swati, Michael, Lani, Colette, Jessica, Karim and Bill for taking a look and leaving these wonderful comments!!!

11/4/2006 6:51:54 AM

Stunning presentation Melissa. So soft and flowing with a nice fluent feel.

11/4/2006 7:41:45 AM

Love the colors very beautiful image..superb capture Melissa

11/4/2006 7:55:16 AM

Thanks Kaye and Zaanat for dropping by and having a look. I appreciate your comments very much!!!

11/4/2006 2:54:43 PM

Melissa, nice effects! Very well done!

11/4/2006 3:04:52 PM

Excellent work Melissa! Very pretty!

11/4/2006 5:03:14 PM

Ohhhh Melissa! This is just gorgeous! You are such a creative artist! Love it! Bet this will be a winner!
jo ann c.

11/4/2006 7:23:52 PM

Thanks Ken, Esther, and Jo Ann for taking a look and leaving these terrific comments!!

11/4/2006 7:35:34 PM

Very pretty image, love the colors!

11/5/2006 8:45:48 AM

So creative, & lovely Melissa - love the softness. :)

11/5/2006 9:01:18 AM

Thanks Virginia and Pamela for looking and leaving these wonderful comments!!

11/5/2006 12:43:04 PM

Love the colors and feel of this shot.

11/6/2006 3:33:02 AM

Excellent works. I like the colors and the shadows play, Melissa.

11/6/2006 7:33:40 PM

Creative and pretty..love the softness of the colors and the shadows!

11/7/2006 6:34:17 AM

Thanks douglas, Graeme and Shelly taking a look and leaving there wonderful remarks!!

11/7/2006 9:14:43 AM

Stunning and very "Unique" image! :)

11/13/2006 5:41:55 AM

Thanks Ivan for your comments!!!

11/13/2006 10:15:18 AM

Congrats Melissa on being featured in the DD Newsletter with this image! You did a great job with this technique!

11/16/2006 7:46:30 AM

Thanks Susana for giving me the heads up on the DD newsletter. I took a look and there it was. Thanks for your comments, as well!!!

11/16/2006 8:30:47 AM

Congratulatons on your Digital Darkroom feature. I love the creativity and feel to this!!

11/16/2006 11:59:53 AM

Beautiful floral shot Melissa !!

11/17/2006 3:02:06 PM

Thanks Donna and Sylvia for your great comments!!

11/17/2006 5:02:15 PM

Super, Melissa, I love the effect of your flipped Orton! Wonderful shadows! Congratulations on being featured in DD! Mary :-D

11/20/2006 6:57:07 AM

Gorgeous!! Love those soft shadows Melissa!

11/20/2006 7:09:50 AM

Thanks Mary and Kate for your terrific comments!!!

11/20/2006 8:26:18 PM

Beautiful image, Melissa!!! Congratulations on being featured in the DD newsletter! Great job on the effects!

11/21/2006 6:06:56 PM