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Golden Silk


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Golden Silk
Golden Silk
The Dahlia is from my own garden.

Melissa G. Meiselman

 
 
 

Nadya Johnson
 

Hey, we're neighbors on the page today. WOW!!!! This is EXQUISITE, Melissa! Is this done with Flexify? OUTSTANDING!


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May 04, 2007

 

Paul Michko
  I agree with Nadya, this is EXQUISITE. What a creative and wonderful image, Melissa.


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May 04, 2007

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Nadya and the answer is no, not flexify! I did this using Corel products.


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Marianne Fortin
  Beautiful effects, Melissa!


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May 04, 2007

 

Glenn E. Urquhart
  Outstanding work, Excellent soft color and lighting, fantastic contrast, lines... Beautiful composition, Melissa!!! Well Done! Cheers, Glenn.


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ALLEN O. HOWARD
  I have to use thier word. EXQUISITE!" Way to go Melissa!!!


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May 04, 2007

 

Cyn Valentine
  Beautiful image..gorgeous colors!!!


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May 04, 2007

 

Rosemary Buffoni
  Wow what fantastic effects. It indeed looks like silk. I really like the way you composed this in the frame a lot.
Ro


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May 04, 2007

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Paul, Marianne, Glenn, Allen, Cyn and Rosemary for your fantastic comments!!


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- Su Sana E. P

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  Great job creating this masterpiece, Melissa!! Outstanding composition here.


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May 04, 2007

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  EXCELLENT, Melissa!!! I LOVE THIS!!!! <><


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May 04, 2007

 

Murry Grigsby
  What a great blend Melissa! The light, silk folds and floral highlights really bring a lot of energy and excitement to this photo!!


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  I thought this was a folded bolt of silk when first viewed. This is Amazing and outstanding work and creation, Melissa. Your work continues to expand the concept of beauty.


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May 04, 2007

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Susana, Nadine, Murry and Emile for your wonderful comments!!


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- Janet McNeil

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  Absolutely stunning, Melissa!! Ditto above!!


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Jessica Jenney
  So elegant and stunning, Melissa! Wonderful color combination and effects! I love the silky appearance!


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- Ken Smith

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  Very creative, Melissa! Love the color!


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Carla Metzler
  Melissa this is so wonderful! Elegant and beautiful!


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Judy A. Lawhon
  Oh, I've missed a couple days...been busy, but I am so taken with this, Melissa...what beautiful work....you have so much wonderful talent!!


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Holly Shao
  Terrific creation, Melissa! Love the tones and the silky feel!

Holly


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Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Janet, Jessica, Ken, Carla, Judy and Holly for your great comments!!


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- Rakesh Syal

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  Creativity at its peak, Melissa!! Great job!


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RC Fritz
  Terrific creation! Wonderful effects Melissa!


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- Gail Vitikacs

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  Sooooooooooo creative...well done Melissa!


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Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  VERY artistic, Melissa!!!!! Beautiful colors and effects!!!!!!! :3


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Bambi L. Dingman
  I LOVE this, Melissa!! Great use of effects and gorgeous color!


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Jim Huffield
  WOW! Very lovely colors and effects, Melissa. Jim


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Ronald F. Fischer
  Fantastic capture and PS work, Melissa!


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Sam Britt
  Terrific image, very creative effects, Melissa.


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  Outstanding image and amazing effects, Melissa!


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Husain Akhtar
  Wonderfully creative work, Melissa!


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Roxanne M. Bubar
  Creative, gorgeous and outstanding.


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May 04, 2007

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks so much to everyone who has commented upon this image. I really appreciate all these remarks!!


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May 04, 2007

 

Pamela Shane
  I thought this was acutually silk too
Melissa! Beautiful effects work, & image. :)


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May 04, 2007

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Pamela for your comment and I am glad you though this was really silk as this was my intention.


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John Connolly
  WOW! What a stunning close up Melissa! Love your title!


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- Patrick Rouzes

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  Beautiful effects and colors, Melissa. Patrick


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Patricia Ronan
  Amazing Melissa,it looks like a fan of silk with a lovely delicate pattern:)


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May 04, 2007

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks John, Patrick and Patricia for your terrific comments!!


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May 04, 2007

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  Beautiful, love the effects Melissa!!


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Colette M. Metcalf
  Wow!! Wonderful image, Melissa!!


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Christy Nichols
  Oh my, this is so gorgeous, Melissa!! Such stunning colors! Love it!


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May 04, 2007

 

eileen bedford
  BEAUTIFULLY DONE Melissa, such rich and so dramatic treatment....


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Paul E. Earl
  WOW!! Simply stunning image and creation, Melissa!


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Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Cassie, Colette, Christy, Eileen and Paul for your wonderful comments!!


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  Great capture and beautiful colors and effects, Melissa!


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May 04, 2007

 

Kenneth Mucke
  Simply georgous Melissa...love the folds in the cloth and the stunning colors


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Donald K. Cherry
  Gorgeous image and effects, Melissa!!


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May 05, 2007

 

Z. Banu
  Awesome capture!!!! Outstanding details,effects..Melissa.


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May 05, 2007

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Beautiful!!


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- Nancy L. Green

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  Another stunning and very creative image Melissa!! Beautiful work my friend!! <><


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May 05, 2007

 

Marilyn Flanagan
  Melissa, your work is off the scale. Absolutely beautiful, mind blowing, and awesome. Adjectives cannot do this justice!


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May 06, 2007

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Arnie, Kenneth, Donald, Zaanat, Shelly, Nancy and Marilyn for commenting!!


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May 06, 2007

 

Elisabeth A. Gay
  Wow, awesome effect and tones Melissa!! (yes, I'm still on the planet!! Finally got some time for me today!)


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May 06, 2007

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Ann for taking a look and leaving this great comment!!


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May 06, 2007

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  Gorgeous creation Melissa!! And I agree with Marilyn!!! Love this :0)


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May 07, 2007

 
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  So many Beautiful pieces!! Where to begin???? I love them ALL!!!!


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May 07, 2007

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Datha and Elizabeth for commenting on this image!!


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May 08, 2007

 
- Janet McNeil

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  Saw this beauty in Editor's First Picks - just gorgeous!!


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May 08, 2007

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Melissa, congratulations


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June 26, 2007

 

Ken Jarvis
  Melissa, I lost count on all your finalist wins! Keep up the good work.


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June 26, 2007

 

RC Fritz
  CONGRATULATIONS Melissa. Beautiful Finalist!!


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June 26, 2007

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congrats on your finalist Melissa!!!!!


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June 26, 2007

 

Emily E. Bem
  CONGRATS, Lady!!!! Thsi is DROP DEAD GORGEOUS!!!!


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June 26, 2007

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks everyone for your best wishes. It just so happens that I am in Las Vegas on business and given that I got this finalist...maybe I will be lucky. Will not have much time for comments, though!!


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June 26, 2007

 

Sylvia Rossler
  Big congrats on your finalist Melissa :o)


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June 26, 2007

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Melissa!!


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June 26, 2007

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  Congratulations Melissa! Your mail is gonna be full!


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June 26, 2007

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  WTG girl, congratulations on number 4!! <><


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June 26, 2007

 

Pranay Koka
  beautiful pattern and colors...congrats!


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June 26, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Well deserved finalist, Melissa!
Steve


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June 26, 2007

 

randy dannheim
  Melissa, congrats on muliple finalist.


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June 26, 2007

 

randy dannheim
  Melissa, congrats on muliple finalist.


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June 26, 2007

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations on this cool finalist, Melissa!


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June 26, 2007

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks so much for all your best wishes. I really appreciate it!!


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June 26, 2007

 

Lynne Morris
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Melissa.


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June 27, 2007

 

Mary Timman
  Wow..congratulations again Melissa!


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June 27, 2007

 
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  I'm not suprized to see this again. Huge congratulations Melissa. Way to go.


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June 27, 2007

 

Marilyn Flanagan
  I knew it! I just knew it! Congratulations, Melissa!


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June 27, 2007

 

Holly Shao
  Congratulations, Melissa, on this gorgeous Finalist!

Holly


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June 27, 2007

 

Jennifer L. Taranto
  C O N G R A T S on another awesome Finalist!!!


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June 27, 2007

 

Glenn E. Urquhart
  Congratulations on your award, Melissa!!! Well Deserved! Cheers, Glenn.


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June 27, 2007

 

Lorraine A. Cook
  Congratulations on this exquisite finalist, Melissa!<:))


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June 27, 2007

 

Hendrik Storme
  Congrats on your great finalist!!!


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June 27, 2007

 

Tarun Bose
  Congrats Melissa, on your excellent finalist.


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June 27, 2007

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  Another beauty!! Congratulations


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June 27, 2007

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  Congratulations!!!!!


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June 27, 2007

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congratulations!!!!


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June 28, 2007

 

Patricia Ronan
  Congrats again Meilssa:)


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June 29, 2007

 
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