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BALCONIES


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   BALCONIES
BALCONIES
Dedicated to Donna Roberts and Husband Robert with best wishes for his speedy recovery!
Elements of Design Category
1/640 sec, f8.0, ISO 200, 55-200mm lens at 200mm. Taken of one of the hotel balconies in Waikiki, Oahu. May 2, 2007, 9:05a.m. Ink sketch and Draganizer Actions.

Stanley J. Contrades

 
 
 
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Very well seen , beautiful capture of this outstanding image Stan...Dominick


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May 04, 2007

 

Dan Holm
  Okay, just Wow!! ... AWESOME shot,Stan! The pattern, the perspective, the impact!


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May 04, 2007

 

Ray Clarke
  I agree with all Dan said, great capture and dedication to Donna and her Husband!!!R()


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May 04, 2007

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Line and repetition symmetry of this image are absolutely AWESOME, Stan!! This deserves to be a big Winner and moreā€¦


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May 04, 2007

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Fantastic shot, Stan!


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May 04, 2007

 

Paul Michko
  Magnificent dedication, Stan.


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May 04, 2007

 
- William C. Raco

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  Outstanding patterns, shapes and composition
Looks like a winner to me, Stan!

Bill


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May 04, 2007

 

Donald K. Cherry
  Beautifully seen and captured, Stan! Love the symmetry, detail and light. Please, if you get a second, drop me a quick e-mail and fill me in on Donna's situation as I haven't heard anything.


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May 04, 2007

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Wonderful image and tribute, Stan!!


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May 04, 2007

 

Carla Metzler
  Great shot, Stan! Keeping Donna and her family in our prayers.


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May 04, 2007

 

Darren K. Fisher
  WOW Stan this is awesome. Great job with detail and how you composed.


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May 04, 2007

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Dominick, Dan, Ray & Audrey, SuSana,Barbara, Paul, Bill, Donald, Colette, Carla, and Darren, thank you all for your continued support and encouraging responses. I do appreciate them always. I haven't heard from Donna re: Robert's surgery but if anyone would like to know her response to my e-card to her you may drop me a message and I'll get back to you ASAP.
Thank you once again and I hope all of you are well and will have a great weekend.
With fondest Aloha,
Stan


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May 04, 2007

 

Daphne Mills
  Simply phenomenal! I love love love the repetition, curves and lines! What an excellent eye and capture!!! Congrats


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May 04, 2007

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you for visiting and for your response, Daphne. I appreciate it. I saw this while walking along Waikiki and it pays to always look up and not always straight ahead :-)!!
Aloha,
Stan


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May 04, 2007

 
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  Stan, excellent tones, detail, shapes, lines, composition, DOF and point of view.


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May 04, 2007

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you, Janine! Your responses are always appreciated and mean a great deal to me! Have a fabulous weekend!!
With fondest Aloha,
Stan


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May 04, 2007

 

John Connolly
  Excellent lighting, color and composition, Stan. This is an outstanding and wonderful tribute to Donna!


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May 05, 2007

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thanks very much, John. I appreciate it! Hope you are having a great weekend!!
With fondest Aloha,
Stan


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May 05, 2007

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Beautiful for Donna and her husband...Donna is a dear friend of mine and I did recieve a email from her saying he was having surgery. They are not sure of the outcome. Please continue to pray for them. Thanks Stan...this will mean a lot to her.


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May 05, 2007

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thanks very much for responding, Shelly! I am grateful for your continued support and kindness.
I, too, received a message from Donna explaining what was happening and that Robert was to have surgery. We can all keep Donna's spirits up with lots of prayers and well wishes!
With fondest Aloha,
Stan


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May 05, 2007

 

Donna Roberts
  First of all, please let me say a belated thank you for this wonderful dedication to my husband Stan (I was emailed this link by a lovely Aussie BP'er friend).

The news hasn't been good, we have been told that his cancer is incureable and we find out later this week if they will commence chemo after his recent surgery.

It is a very, very difficult time for our family but the words of support that I have read above and received by email are so nice and it gives me a glimmer of hope that Robert will be given a chance to beat his diagnosis.

I will keep in touch when time permits.
Thanks again Stan, you are a dear friend.
Much love
ddu


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May 06, 2007

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thanks very much for stopping by, DDU, and ame sure you know that all of us are saying many extra prayers for Robert and you as well! Don't worry about keeping in touch; take care of yourself and Robert and know that you both are in our thoughts and prayers!!
With fondest Aloha,
Stan


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May 06, 2007

 
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  Stunning design and beautiful execution of this fantastic photo...a sure winner!

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May 07, 2007

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks, Candice, for always being supportive in your comments! I do appreciate your taking the time to stop by and visit. Hope you have a fantastic week!!
With fondest Aloha,
Stan


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May 07, 2007

 

Renee Doyle
  Firstly what a fantastic capture Stan!!!! And secondly a wonderful get well wish for Robert!


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May 09, 2007

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks Renee!
With fondest Aloha,
Stan


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June 11, 2007

 

John Connolly
  An excellent dedication, and a great capture Stan! Your composition, lighting and symmetry are all outstanding.


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June 12, 2007

 

Donna J. Eaton
  This is a fantastic image Stan! What a great POV! Your kindness in it's dedication is so touching! I know your care and concern is making a difference!


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June 12, 2007

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  This is one of the best I've seen in a while! totally awesome work! congrats!


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June 26, 2007

 
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  Superb finalist, Stan!


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June 26, 2007

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Such a wonderful dedication...and beautiful finalist Stan!


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June 26, 2007

 

Dan Holm
  Alright, Stan!! Big CONGRATULATIONS on this awesome Finalist!


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June 26, 2007

 
- Evy Johansen

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  So well deserved!! BIG congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Stan!


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June 26, 2007

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist, Stan!!


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June 26, 2007

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Stan!


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June 26, 2007

 

Mary K. Robison
  Wonderful capture and very thoughtful dedication to Donna and her husband, Stan.
CONGRATULATIONS on its selection as a finalist, and best of luck to you in the next round!


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June 26, 2007

 

Donna Roberts
  My email notification for this image went silly - so I knew that this must have made the finals.
Congrats Stan - I love this image not only for its subject but because it is such a wonderful dedication to my husband.
Robert is progressing okay with his chemo treatment and it is one day at a time at the moment.
I shall keep in touch and best of luck to you in the next round.
ddu
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June 27, 2007

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Over the past couple of months I have not been able to really pay attention to BP lately because of my move from one island to another and I hope to be back as soon as I really get settled. There is so much work to do and am still unpacking!!
Thanks very much for your patience and also your very kind and supportive responses. Mahalo nui loa, John, Donna, Laura, Deborah, Gail, Dan, Evy, SuSana, Barbara,Mary, and DDU for your thoughtfulness that is always very much appreciated. Congratulations to you who also have Finalists and the best of luck to you in the next round!
With fondest Aloha,
Stan


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June 27, 2007

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congratulations to you Stan!!!!


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June 27, 2007

 

Carla Metzler
  Congratulations Stan!! :)


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June 27, 2007

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you Collete and Carla! I appreciate your taking the time to stop by and respond!
With fondest Aloha,
Stan


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June 28, 2007

 

Renee Doyle
  Belated but HUGE congrats on this wonderful finalist Stan .... it really is a stunning capture and just a wonderful dedication!


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July 23, 2007

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thanks very much Renee and I appreciate your taking the time to comment. Always nice to hear from BP photographers :-)!! See you next month!!
With fondest Aloha,
Stan


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August 02, 2007

 

Toni Riggs
  Awesome image, very eye catching!


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August 10, 2007

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you Toni and I do appreciate your taking the time to stop by and respond!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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August 15, 2007

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  WOW, Stan - how did I miss *this* BEAUTY!! I really LOVE *everything* about this image...and especially that you dedicated it to Donna and her family!! This image is SO-O like the images she LOVES to capture...and does so SO-O well!! Many, MANY [belated! ;o/] congrat's on your Finalist recognition for 'Balconies' - it was MOST deserved, my dear friend!! :o)


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August 24, 2007

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks to you, Carolyn, for always being supportive of my work. I am very grateful for your generous responses as well as the time you take to comment, my friend!
With fondest Aloha,
Stan


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September 17, 2007

 

Crystal L. Craig
  Great work Stan! This is absolutely fabulous! Love the lines, details, clarity, your choice of composition ... just awesome!


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September 17, 2007

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you, Crystal, and I am grateful for your taking the time to stop in and visit as well as for your kind comments!
Aloha,
Stan


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September 17, 2007

 

Wendy Stevenson
  An exceptional composition and such beautiful tones!! Love it Stan!


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September 19, 2007

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank you, Wendy, and I do appreciate your support of my work!
With fondest Aloha,
Stan


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September 19, 2007

 
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