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lilys n vase


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   lilys n vase
lilys n vase
Photo Taken in a Black Box using UV as the only source of light .... The Vase and Lilys are positioned behind a pane of textured glass similar to that found enclosing a shower stall.

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett

 
 
 

Shirley L. Carpenter
 

How very beautiful Steve!! Love the image, composition and effects!!


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May 15, 2007

 

Jim Huffield
  Very nice effects, Steve. Jim


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May 15, 2007

 

Roger Bernabo
  This is so lovely Steve!!! The blue BG is a great shade too!


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May 15, 2007

 

Tarun Bose
  Excellent art work Hurk. Beautiful colours and effect. Well done Hurk.


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Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thanks Shirley, Jim, Roger, and Tarun ... your comments mean alot to me .......


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Christy Nichols
  Fantastic capture and effects, Steve!


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Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Good Afternoon and Thanks for stopping by, Christy .. your comments are well appreciated ........


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Sam Britt
  Wonderful color & effects, Steve.


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Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thanks for your kind thoughts, Sam ... I'm glad you were able to stop by this afternoon ........ steve


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May 15, 2007

 

Patricia Ronan
  Love the colours and filter effects on this image Steve:)


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Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thanks once again, Patricia ... I'm glad you like this image too ...


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May 15, 2007

 

Grace Watts
  This is very pretty!


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May 15, 2007

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thanks, Grace ... I'm Glad you like it


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May 16, 2007

 

David Phalen
  Excellent creative work on both these shots Steve. Love the colors and effects.


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May 16, 2007

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thanks once again, David ... your presence is most appreciated ...


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May 16, 2007

 

BILLY R. PARKER
  WOW STEVE! LOVE THE EFFECTS AND COLOR!! BILLY


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Colleen Farrell
  Lovely impressionistic still life, Steve--great job!


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May 16, 2007

 

Glenn E. Urquhart
  Steve, your creativity is absolutely fantastic and this image is a Beautiful Work of Art!!! VERY Well Done! Cheers, Glenn.


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May 16, 2007

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thankyou to both Billy and Colleen ... I really appreciate your thoughts ....


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Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thanks muchly Glenn ... you are one photographer on this site that I find resides in the upper echellon of good photographers ... comments from you are most appreciated .... steve


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May 16, 2007

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Steve, what impress me is the 3-d look and feel of this image. Effects work is beautifully rendered on this one!!


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May 16, 2007

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thank you for your kind thoughts, SuSana ... I sincerely appreciate it...


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May 17, 2007

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  Beautiful!! Love the color and effects Steve :0)


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Nadine A. Lewis
  GORGEOUS image, Hurk!!! LOVE the colors, & PERFECT use of effects!!! <><


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Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thanks, Datha and Nadine... your comments are most pleasing to the ear ..


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Roxanne M. Bubar
  Stunning image and fantastic effects.


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Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Good afternoon, Roxanne and thanks muchly for stopping by today and for your kind thoughts ............


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- Mitch Spence

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  Just came across your lovely picture in EFP, Steve. I really like your effects here. Nice work.


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May 17, 2007

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thanks muchly for stopping by, Mitch .. I appreciate your kind comments ...


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Colette M. Metcalf
  Love it!! Beautifully done, Steve!


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Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thanks, Colette ... I'm glad you stopped by this afternoon ....


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May 17, 2007

 

Anne Arthur
  I saw this in Editor's Picks Steve. Very nice effect and beautiful colors.


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May 18, 2007

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thanks, Anne ... I appreciate your kind thoughts as well as the heads up re: Editors first picks


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May 18, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Steve, just came across this lovely image while re-visiting your wonderful gallery. You've done another fantastic job! Great choice of effects. --lisa


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May 18, 2007

 

Amy JACKSON
  Very beautiful image, Steve!! Well done!


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May 18, 2007

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Good morning and thanks Lisa and Amy ... your comments and thoughts are very welcome here .....steve


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May 19, 2007

 
- Janet McNeil

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  Beautiful work - very artistic and creative!!


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June 23, 2007

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thanks Janet ... glad you stopped by today ... I appreciate your kind thoughts


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June 23, 2007

 
- Ronda Chatelle

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  Everytime I see this is the EFP I love it more & more! Truly original, creative and Beautifully done Steve!


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June 27, 2007

 

eileen bedford
  Congratulations on your finalists Hurk, so well done...


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August 27, 2007

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thanks so much, Ronda and Eileen .. your comments are very much appreciated ...


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August 27, 2007

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Congratulations, Steve. Nicely done.


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August 27, 2007

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thanks Mitch, glad you like this shot ..


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August 27, 2007

 

Erin Appelbaum
  Superb image Steve. Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck next round. Peter


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  Fantastic work and congrats Steve on a wonderful finalist.


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August 27, 2007

 

Mary Timman
  Superb Steve. Congratulations and good luck!


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Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thank you Peter, Emile, and Mary ... I appreciate the kind accolades....


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Michelle L. Frick
  Congratulations Hurk!!


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- Evy Johansen

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  Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Steve!


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Sam Britt
  Congratulations, Steve!


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  Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist, Steve!


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Jeana Clark
  WOW!!! STEVE!!! I MISSED THIS ONE!! AWESOME EFFECTS AND COMPOSTION!

CONGRATULATIONS MY FRIEND!!!

~Jeana~


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August 27, 2007

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thank you Michelle, Evy, Samantha, Mike and Jeana ...
Your comments and thoughts are very pleasing ... Steve


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  Congrats Steve on your Excellent Finalist! Jeff


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August 28, 2007

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thanks, Jeff, I appreciate it ...


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- Su Sana E. P

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  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Steve!!


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August 28, 2007

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thankyou, SuSana ... glad you like this one ............ Steve


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Glenn E. Urquhart
  A Big Congratulations on your award, Steve!!! Well Deserved! Cheers, Glenn.


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Kristi A. Howson
  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist and best of luck in the next round Steve. Love this..beautiful Fine Art Photography!


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Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thankyou Glenn and Kristi ... your thoughts mean alot to me .... steve


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Grace Watts
  Congrats on your beautiful finalist Hurk!


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  What an interesting setup, to create an unusual image; congratulations!


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Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  BIG congrat's on thjis beautiful image Steve, Best of luck in the next round!


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Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thanks Grace, Christopher, and Nancy ... I'm glad you all stopped by and left me with some king comments ...


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August 28, 2007

 

Judyann Plante
  Steve, Congratulations on this awesome finalist!

Judyann <><


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August 28, 2007

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Steve.


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August 29, 2007

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thankyou for your kind thoughts, Judyann ... I sincerely appreciate them ... Steve


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August 29, 2007

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thanks, Kirsten, I'm glad you like this one ... Steve


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August 29, 2007

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Wonderful finalist, Steve!


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August 29, 2007

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thankyou Barbara ... I appreciate your kind thoughts .......... steve


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August 29, 2007

 
lauriedailyphotos.com - Laurie Daily

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  I love this, Steve and your effects work so beautifully. Thanks for sharing your technique! Congrats on your finalist! It has taken me a long time to go through so many amazing winners...between work and a pc that doesn't always cooperate... I am glad I found this one!


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August 29, 2007

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  Big congratulations Steve!


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Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thankyou Laurie and Allen. I'm glad you bothe found your way here .... Steve


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Cheryl E. Molennor
  Congratulations!


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Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thanks Cheryl ... Glad you stopped by ...


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August 29, 2007

 

BILLY R. PARKER
  CONGRADULATIONS STEVE!! WELL DESERVED FINALIST!! BILLY


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August 29, 2007

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thank you, my friend ... glad you stopped by ... I appreciate your comments ..........


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August 29, 2007

 

Lorri Shane
  Talk about color--wow! And, the effect is perfect.


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January 19, 2008

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thankyou, Lorri ... I appreciate your kind thoughts ..............


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January 19, 2008

 

Lynn Haack
  Steve, Great idea...with BEAUTIFUL results! Congrats on this inspiring photo...Lynn


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January 28, 2008

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thanks, Lynn ... glad you stopped by ... I appreciate your comments ..........


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January 29, 2008

 

Renata Gusciora
  Awesome composition,wonderful colours,Steve!Great treatments!Congratulations!


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May 15, 2008

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Thanks, Renata ........ I really appreciate you comments


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