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Iris Fantasy


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Iris Fantasy
Iris Fantasy

Colleen Farrell

 
 
 

Barbara Waldoch
 

Wonderful capture, Colleen, love the detail and colour, great composition as well!


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May 10, 2007

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Wow, wow, wow... I like it too, Colleen!! Simply beautiful!! Hope we'll se this again!!


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May 10, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thank you so much, Barbara and Evy! :D


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May 10, 2007

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Colleen, truly great composition here!! You just count the days…Winner is on the way. (No kiddin’)


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May 10, 2007

 

Raymond Pauly
  THis is really beautiful Colleen! I agree with Susana!


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May 10, 2007

 
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  This is very beautiful Colleen, love that off colour you captured, wonderful full frame presentation...Domionick


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May 10, 2007

 

William Johnson
  Very beautiful colours and effect Colleen. Bill J.


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May 10, 2007

 

Helen N. McHugh
  what a beautiful image, Colleen!Stunning..I'm sure we will see this again!


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May 10, 2007

 

Carol Sawyer
  WOW! Colleen! Beautiful color and detail in this image, Colleen!


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May 10, 2007

 

Aimee S. McMaster
  ...absolutely stunning Colleen....wonderful in every way.....well done...Aimee


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May 10, 2007

 

Dr. Harmeet Singh
  This is so beautiful..


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May 10, 2007

 
- William C. Raco

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  I like this, too, Evy
A lot!
The color, the full frame, the detail and, especially, the light are wonderful
Excellent and beautiful!

Bill


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May 10, 2007

 

Glenn E. Urquhart
  Stunning Image, Colleen!!! Outstanding detail, lines, color, lighting... Beautiful composition!!! VERY Well Done! Cheers, Glenn.


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May 10, 2007

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  BEAUTIFUL, Colleen!!


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May 10, 2007

 
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  Beautiful composition and colors, Colleen!


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May 10, 2007

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  I Like it too


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May 10, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Wow, thanks for all the great comments, everybody! I have to admit, it took me a couple of weeks to get up the nerve to post it--didn't know if others would see what I saw. :)


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May 10, 2007

 

Carla Metzler
  BEAUTIFUL!!!


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May 10, 2007

 

Christy Nichols
  Wow, this is so gorgeous, Colleen!! Beautiful colors!


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May 10, 2007

 

Arlene Krassner
  The colors and lighting are very soothing Colleen. I like it too.


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May 10, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thank you, Carla and Christy!


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May 10, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thanks so much, Arlene! :D


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May 10, 2007

 

Holly Shao
  Very unique and beautiful hues, Colleen! Love it!

Holly


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May 10, 2007

 

Sam Britt
  This is really different and beautiful at the same time, Colleen. Great image!


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May 10, 2007

 
- Ken Smith

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  The thumbnail caught my eye--to me, that's the sign of a good photo if you're intrigued by the thumbnail.. Wonderful job!!


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May 10, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thanks so much for your great comments, Holly, Sam and Ken!

I wish I could reproduce this effect, LOL ... the funny thing is, I got this image when I was trying to recreate another one!


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May 10, 2007

 
- Girish Vaghela

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  Lovely lighting, contrasting colors, beautiful shapes, and much more.., Colleen!


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May 11, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thank you, Girish!


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May 11, 2007

 

Nadya Johnson
  Colleen, this is MAGNIFICENT! I don't think it's "weird" at all! It's enchanting and it's absolutely beautiful! Great work!


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May 11, 2007

 

Cyn Valentine
  So beautiful Colleen!! Awesome colors!!


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May 11, 2007

 

Kathy L. Clark
  Colleen this is wonderful. The comp and color are perfect. Good job.


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May 11, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thank you so much, Nadya, Cyn and Kathy! I really appreciate your encouragement!



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May 11, 2007

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Simply stunning Colleen ~ love this full-frame image ~ wonderful colours!


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May 11, 2007

 

John Connolly
  WOW! What a stunning macro, Colleen! Keep up the good work!


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May 11, 2007

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  I can imagine why you wouldn't like it, Colleen!!!! It is so strikingly elegant and extremely GORGEOUS!!!!!! :3


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May 11, 2007

 

Michelle L. Frick
  Amazing lines, color and contrast Colleen! WOW!


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May 11, 2007

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  Superb, this is just amazing.


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May 11, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thanks so much, Susie, John, Kitty, Michelle and Tammy! I really appreciate your great comments!

Actually, Kitty, I think it's one of my favorite photos! I called it weird because it's so different from my others ... :)


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May 11, 2007

 

Esther Smith
  The color, detail and lighting is amazing Colleen!


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May 11, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thanks very much, Esther! :D


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May 11, 2007

 
- Janet McNeil

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  This is gorgeous!! Your gallery is beautiful, Colleen!!


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May 12, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thanks so much, Janet!


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May 12, 2007

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  You have so many beautiful flowers in your gallery, but I can see why you like this one particularly--it is both unusual and pleasing to look at. Thanks for the info on how you took it.


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May 13, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thank you, Nikki! :D


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May 13, 2007

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  WOW!!! GORGEOUS and Unique!!! I love the colors, lighting and softness.. Excellent capture Colleen :0)


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May 13, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thank you so much, Datha!


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May 13, 2007

 

Carol Teal
  Colleen, I agree that this is beautiful! I love the softeness, the lighting, the colors and the way you filled the frame with the flowers. I think we will see this one again too!


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May 13, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thanks so much, Carol!


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May 14, 2007

 

Joan P. McCool
  Amazing work!!


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May 14, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thank you so much, Joan!


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May 14, 2007

 
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  I love this as well, Colleen. I have just started working with extention tubes, and find it a bit challenging. I would say that you really nailed it with this one. Just beautiful!!!


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May 16, 2007

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Didn't have time to stop and comment again at the time but I'm sure I saw this in Editors First Picks, too.


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May 16, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thank you so much, Laurie and Nikki!

Laurie, I also find extension tubes challenging; I think I just got lucky with this shot. :)


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May 16, 2007

 

Ivan Chacon
  Gorgeous! :)


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May 18, 2007

 

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  FANTASTIQUE...


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May 18, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thank you, Ivan and Manuel!


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May 18, 2007

 

Linda L. Ruiz
  I love this shot and have a feeling that we will see it again. A+++


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May 22, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thank you so much, Linda! :D


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May 22, 2007

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  I have never seen one of these, beautifully captured! Colors are awsome


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May 23, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thanks very much, Peaches! Believe it or not, these are the same bunch of irises that appear in my photo, "Natural Grace." But I had these two right in the window at mid-day, so the light is really different!


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May 23, 2007

 
- Ken Smith

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  Yeah, I can see why you like this--it's super!


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June 18, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thank you, Ken!


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June 18, 2007

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  So glad to see this again in the C&C thread--I expect to make my 4th and maybe 5th comment on it in the next week :) Good luck.


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June 23, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thank you so much, Nikki! :D


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June 23, 2007

 

Jayne Martin
  Just beautiful!!!!


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June 24, 2007

 

Robert Baer
  colleen
you are the master! you are presenting flowers in such an artistic way. keep up the great work. this is a winner in my eyes!


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June 24, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thank you so much, Jayne and Justin--really appreciate your comments! :D


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June 24, 2007

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  Congratulations on your finalist!


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June 26, 2007

 

Patricia A. Stalter
  You are a talented lady and deserve this finalist... winner I am sure. Pat


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June 26, 2007

 

Michelle L. Frick
  Congratulations on your finalist Colleen!!


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June 26, 2007

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congrats on your finalist Colleen!!!!!


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June 26, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thank you so much, Peaches, Pat, Michelle and Stefania--I appreciate it!


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June 26, 2007

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations again, Colleen!


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June 26, 2007

 
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  Congratulations on your multiple Finalists, Colleen@ Well deserved!


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June 26, 2007

 
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  Stunning finalist, Colleen!!!


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June 26, 2007

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Congratulations on this finalist, Colleen. I know you liked this one yourself so it's extra sweet :)


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June 26, 2007

 
lauriedailyphotos.com - Laurie Daily

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  I have always loved this one! Congrats, Colleen!!!


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June 26, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thanks very much, Sam, Mike, Debby, Nikki and Laurie!


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June 26, 2007

 
- Ken Smith

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  Very nice, Colleen. Congratulations!!


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June 26, 2007

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Congratulations on this most gorgeous Finalist, Colleen!! Bet we see this again with the Gold.


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June 26, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thank you, Ken and SuSana!


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June 26, 2007

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  CONGRATULATIONS Excellent work!!! Gorgeous Finalist!!! I hope we see it again TOO WTG :0)


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June 26, 2007

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Colleen! I love it!


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June 26, 2007

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Congratulations Colleen!!!!!


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June 27, 2007

 

Carla Metzler
  Congratulations Colleen!


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June 27, 2007

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  Gorgeous! Congrats!


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June 27, 2007

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Colleen, on this stunning finalist!


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June 27, 2007

 

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


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June 27, 2007

 

RC Fritz
  Awesome work, Colleen. Well deserved Finalist. Congratulations!


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June 27, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thanks very much, Datha, Barbara, Kitty, Carla, Cheryl, Jessica, Glenn and RC--I really appreciate your support!


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June 27, 2007

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Absolutely gorgeous, Colleen! The colors, composition, and soft look are outstanding - your efforts paid off beautifully! Congratulations on your terrific finalist!


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June 27, 2007

 

Susan Fox
  Such wonderful color and lighting. Congratulations Colleen!


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June 27, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thanks so much, Lindley and Susan!


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June 27, 2007

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congratulations!!!


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June 28, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thanks, Colette!


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June 28, 2007

 

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  Beautiful color and composition!! One of my favorite iris captures.
What a different way to look at a flower.


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July 04, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thank you so much, Frank!


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July 04, 2007

 

Carol Teal
  I knew this stunning image had to make it! Such soft and lovely colors! Congrats again Colleen!!!


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July 05, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thanks so much, Carol--I really appreciate your encouragement! :D


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July 05, 2007

 

C A
  Your flowers are all very beautiful! Cud have picked any upload ;-) Keep up the good work!! Best wishes, Corné


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July 25, 2007

 
- Ruth Robbins

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  I love he sweep of color in this.


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July 28, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thanks so much, Corne and Ruth!


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July 29, 2007

 

Mary Iacofano
  I picture this on cavas avout 5x4 hanging on a wall or gallery. This is lovely.


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August 22, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thanks very much, Mary!


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August 23, 2007

 

Heather Thorsen
  I am sorry that I missed this one. It is simply FANTASTIC. I love the colours.....and simply everything about it Colleen.


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September 06, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thank you so much, Heather!


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September 06, 2007

 

Jennie Marie Schell
  Stunning work!


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November 08, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thank you, Jennie!


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November 08, 2007

 

Aimee C. Eisaman
  I don't think its weird....I find it very intimate and that is so special when photographing flowers! Congrats!


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December 10, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thanks, Aimee--this turned out to be one of my favorites!


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December 10, 2007

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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  Gorgeous!!!


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June 14, 2008

 
- Bob Cournoyer

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  Oh my! That is a stunning image!!!

Bob


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June 15, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thank you so much, Elida and Bob! :D


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June 15, 2008

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Belated congrats on this Finalist and congrats on your first sale of it also. It's a beautiful image!


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June 17, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thank you so much, Corinne, I appreciate it!


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June 17, 2008

 

Teresa Norris
  Stunning and beautiful, Colleen!!! Congratulations on your sale! Your gallery is so beautiful, you *should* be selling your work. Awesome!!!


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June 18, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thank you, Teresa!


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June 18, 2008

 

Wendy Moghadam
  I was shocked to read this is your first sale. Your gallery is filled with awesome images - I'm sure you will sell many many more


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June 28, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  Thanks so much, Wendy! :D


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June 30, 2008

 
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