5/11/2008 9:26:06 AM

Thank you, Arlene!

5/11/2008 9:28:11 AM

Just beautiful...love the colors and edge effect...what a lovely tribute to all the BP moms...Happy Mother's Day to you!!!!!! ☺

5/11/2008 9:30:36 AM

Beautiful. :O)

5/11/2008 9:53:19 AM

So beautiful , looks like a painting !

5/11/2008 10:03:24 AM

Love the capture and the effect. Very nicely done, Colleen

5/11/2008 10:06:06 AM

Love it, Colleen. Great background, color, comp, and effects.

5/11/2008 10:29:07 AM

Fantastic floral with gorgeous colours and effects, lovely work Colleen.

5/11/2008 10:29:49 AM

Thanks so much for the great comments, Linda, Doc, Joan, Ann, Leslie and Lynne!

5/11/2008 10:44:16 AM

I love the colors and lighting of this. Great detail and textures.

5/11/2008 11:19:22 AM

Beautiful Coleen! Such clarity and colors!

jo ann c.

5/11/2008 12:04:52 PM

Enchanting

5/11/2008 12:24:54 PM

Dear Colleen,

This is a very beautiful photo with terrific color and effects.

Have a great day!

5/11/2008 1:00:16 PM

How very pretty, Colleen
Great photo and presentation
Happy Mother's Day

5/11/2008 1:52:42 PM

Absolutely, positively one of your best yet Colleen!!!!! Love everything about it.

These would do well in Rights Managed stock. You should check out Arcangel Images. (You can get there from my bio page)

5/11/2008 2:16:30 PM

A beautiful floral image with excellent effects, Colleen! Well done!

5/11/2008 3:14:13 PM

LOVE It Colleen

5/11/2008 6:26:46 PM

Lovely, great colors, texture & edge effects.

5/11/2008 6:41:34 PM

Beautiful Mother's Day dedication, Colleen. Great composition, color & effects.

5/11/2008 7:00:10 PM

Thanks Colleen. This is just delightful. Love the painted look and the colors. Nice!!

Happy Mother's Day.

5/11/2008 8:25:27 PM

I love the color, tones and texture, Colleen!!!! Very beautiful work!!! Hope to see this again!!! Laura

5/11/2008 10:22:34 PM

this is SUPERB!!!!! wowowow... hope to see it again... :-)

5/11/2008 11:20:30 PM

beautiful, a winner in my eyes....

5/12/2008 7:20:35 AM

Thanks for the terrific comments, everybody--I really appreciate the encouragement. :)

5/12/2008 8:58:22 AM

What a wonderful Mother's Day card!! The effects are terrific on this one!

5/12/2008 9:01:49 AM

Thank you, Eivor!

5/12/2008 9:25:04 AM

Absolutely gorgeous!!!!! Again. :)

5/12/2008 11:41:53 AM

OUTSTANDING!!!
You do gorgeous work, Colleen :)

5/12/2008 3:50:53 PM

BEAUTIFUL!!!! Outstanding work on this one Colleen! The colors, textures and composition are excellent! Hope to see it again! B-

5/12/2008 7:13:41 PM

Thanks so much for the great comments, Marina, Jennifer and Barb!

I'm really pleased people seem to like this one, as I didn't think it was all that. :)

5/12/2008 9:48:22 PM

Stunning Colleen!! I love it~ Another work of art!!! :) erika haight

5/12/2008 10:30:22 PM

Stunning work of art Colleen! And what a lovely and sweet Mother's Day dedication! I really love this one, my friend!

5/12/2008 10:32:33 PM

Thank you so much, Erika and Carol!

5/12/2008 11:01:35 PM

WOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!
SOOOOOOOOOO BEAUUUUUUUUUUUUTIFUL!!!
AWSOME job Colleen!

5/12/2008 11:32:17 PM

Lovely presentation and image for Mother's Day. Hope yours was happy! :)

5/13/2008 10:15:17 AM

Thanks so much, Peaches and Corinne!

5/13/2008 10:36:54 AM

beautifully done!

5/13/2008 10:59:39 AM

Really beautiful Colleen.

5/13/2008 12:01:16 PM

I really love the purple coming through with all the yellow! Very beautiful this is!

5/13/2008 2:42:31 PM

WOW, Colleen!! This is GORGEOUS!! Beautiful textures, colors, comp and details! LOVE YOUR WORK! Deb

5/13/2008 3:26:26 PM

Thanks for the great comments, Tiia, Susan, Chastity and Deb!

5/13/2008 4:57:19 PM

Beautiful presentation of these pretty flowers, Colleen. I bought some to plant this spring. We'll see what I get :)

5/13/2008 5:40:23 PM

this is gorgeous!! great work!

5/13/2008 9:24:13 PM

Thanks so much, Nikki and Judi!

Nikki, they sure didn't last long in my garden! I think I didn't water them enough.

5/14/2008 8:38:42 AM

This is so beautiful and delicate looking, Colleen. Love everything about it..the lighting, colors, textures and effects.

5/14/2008 2:53:53 PM

Oh yea, Colleen, this is gorgeous! Love the comp, background and that wonderful texture!

5/14/2008 3:51:39 PM

Stunning still life, Colleen! Gorgeous vibrant color and textures!

5/15/2008 8:05:38 PM

Thanks so much, Marilyn, Susan and Jessica!

5/15/2008 8:17:01 PM

See all of the above. My sentiments exactly. Colleen this is one of my favorites! Well done!

5/16/2008 4:47:29 AM

Thank you, Marilyn--I appreciate it! :D

5/16/2008 10:43:11 AM

So beautifully presented Colleen - I must save this in my favourites!

5/18/2008 1:46:46 PM

Thank you so much, Kate!

5/18/2008 6:55:07 PM

So beautiful and lovely, Colleen!!

Holly

5/20/2008 7:19:56 AM

Thank you, Holly!

5/20/2008 9:20:07 AM

Incredible artpiece Colleen!!

5/21/2008 8:36:14 PM

this is beautiful. You have some great studio shots. I bet that is fun.

5/23/2008 7:55:31 PM

Thank you, Donna and Ruth!

5/23/2008 10:22:43 PM

Delightful is the word I thought of immediately! Beautiful PS work and capture, Colleen!

5/27/2008 2:08:13 PM

Lovely effects, colors, texture!

6/13/2008 12:05:58 PM

Thank you so much, Terry and Dianna!

6/14/2008 9:45:43 PM

This is lovely

6/16/2008 8:36:28 PM

Love it!
Looks like a winner to me!
~♥~Lisa

6/17/2008 5:23:25 AM

Thank you, Wendy and Lisa!

6/17/2008 9:06:33 AM

Very nicely done, Colleen--I need to get you to give me some tips on layering backgrounds and textures! Good luck with this favorite.

6/18/2008 11:35:57 AM

Thanks so much, Nikki!

6/18/2008 10:06:05 PM

You were right, Colleen! Congratulatons, on this gorgeous finalist!

6/19/2008 8:44:53 AM

Big Congrats!!!!

6/19/2008 9:46:39 AM

Huge congrats, Colleen, on this wonderful finalist image :)

6/19/2008 9:47:38 AM

Congratulations for your Finalist!!!

6/19/2008 11:01:12 AM

Congratulations Colleen!! Another beautiful finalist!

6/19/2008 11:15:54 AM

Super finalist....congrats Colleen!

6/19/2008 11:42:14 AM

Congratulations Colleen on another Beautiful finalist! B-

6/19/2008 11:43:34 AM

Fabulous Finalist, Colleen! WTG, girl!

6/19/2008 12:33:34 PM

WHOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
BIG Congrats on your finalist!
Best of Luck in the next round!

6/19/2008 1:36:13 PM

Thank you so much, everybody! I'm really pleased the judges liked this one. :)

6/19/2008 1:45:37 PM

Congratulations again, Colleen!

6/19/2008 3:38:23 PM

Congratulations, Colleen! I love your gallery. :)

6/19/2008 3:53:36 PM

congratulations!

6/19/2008 4:17:36 PM

Congrats on this Finalist Colleen!

6/19/2008 4:18:10 PM

Congrats on this awesome finalist Colleen. Peter

6/19/2008 4:38:14 PM

You are such an artist, Colleen! Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist!!

6/19/2008 7:45:09 PM

Yes...I agree!! You are an amazing artist, Colleen!! ANOTHER BIG CONGRATS on this BEAUTIFUL finalist!! Deb

6/19/2008 7:55:33 PM

Thank you so much, everybody! I really appreciate your wonderful comments! :D

6/19/2008 8:04:47 PM

Grunge perfection Colleen... I love this... Congratulations!!!

6/19/2008 8:11:13 PM

Congratulations Colleen ! :)

6/19/2008 8:20:30 PM

Congratulations on your finalist!

6/19/2008 8:34:13 PM

CONGRATULATIONS again,Colleen on yet another beautiful finalist!!

6/19/2008 8:45:18 PM

Thank you, Kara, Agnes, Stephanie and Ujjwal!

6/19/2008 8:48:53 PM

I LOVE THIS!!!
Big congratulations, Colleen!
~♥~Lisa

6/19/2008 9:32:59 PM

Congratulations on your finalist -

6/19/2008 9:43:48 PM

gorgeous, huge congrats!

6/19/2008 10:30:14 PM

Wonderful work Colleen!!!!! Another big congratulations!

6/19/2008 11:56:58 PM

What a fabulous finalist, Colleen!
Congrations!

6/20/2008 2:22:53 AM

Congratulations, Colleen. Best of luck in the next round!

6/20/2008 2:24:35 AM

Another excellent finalist, Colleen! Congratulations!

6/20/2008 5:57:50 AM

Excellent - Congrats Colleen!! Jeff

6/20/2008 6:23:49 AM

Wonderful capture and effects Colleen!!!! A big CONGRATS on your Finalist!

6/20/2008 6:26:01 AM

Thanks very much, everybody--I appreciate your great comments!

6/20/2008 8:24:23 AM

Big Congratulations on your win, Colleen!!

6/20/2008 12:31:05 PM

Yay! BIG congrats, Colleen, on this delightful winning image :)

6/20/2008 12:41:54 PM

Congratulations!

6/20/2008 12:47:37 PM

Many congrats on this wonderful win Colleen!

6/20/2008 12:51:50 PM

Hugh congratulations Colleen on your Beautiful Win! B-

6/20/2008 12:52:49 PM

CONGRATS to ya!!!:)

6/20/2008 12:54:18 PM

Congratulations on this beautiful winner :)

6/20/2008 12:56:12 PM

Congratulations on your winner, Colleen!

6/20/2008 1:07:54 PM

Congratulations, Colleen on your gorgeous win!

6/20/2008 1:13:55 PM

CONGRATS FOR YOUR WIN!!!

6/20/2008 1:24:13 PM

Thank you, everybody--I'm thrilled! :D

6/20/2008 1:58:48 PM

Fantastic Winner Colleen!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

~J~

6/20/2008 2:01:26 PM

Another GOLD WINNER, COLLEEN!! WTG!!! Deb

6/20/2008 2:40:56 PM

Congrats Colleen!!!!

6/20/2008 3:10:33 PM

Yeah, bravo, bravisimo, outstanding, I'm jumping up and down for you girlfriend!

6/20/2008 3:19:46 PM

Congratulations Colleen!!!

6/20/2008 4:12:18 PM

Congratulations on this winner, Colleen!

6/20/2008 4:49:46 PM

Beautiful work Colleen, congrats on your winner!

6/20/2008 4:54:22 PM

Congrats Colleen on this beauty.

6/20/2008 4:55:53 PM

Congratulations Colleen! Well deserved. Beautiful photo!

6/20/2008 4:57:19 PM

Congratulations on this stunning winner, Colleen!

6/20/2008 5:34:16 PM

Congrats on this beautiful winner Colleen. Peter

6/20/2008 5:48:09 PM

I am very happy to see this fantastic image again. Congratulations on this winner, Colleen!

6/20/2008 6:00:07 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
The Golden Cup
A Special Trophy for
"The May Winners"

6/20/2008 8:05:26 PM

Beautiful Colleen!!! Congratualtions!!

6/20/2008 9:42:10 PM

Big congratulations on your beautiful win, Colleen!!

6/20/2008 10:47:30 PM

I just knew this one would get the gold when I saw it made finalist!! WTG my frined! I really love this one!

6/20/2008 11:01:10 PM

Ah! This is so beautiful Colleen! I love your art work!!! Many congratulations on your win!!!

-vikram

6/20/2008 11:20:04 PM

WOW!!!! BEAUTIFUL IMAGE, COLLEEN!!!
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN!!!! :0)

6/20/2008 11:23:36 PM

Thank you so much, BP friends! I really appreciate it! :D

6/20/2008 11:24:39 PM

Wow!! What a beautiful winner, Colleen! Big congratulations, my friend!

6/20/2008 11:56:46 PM

Big congrats Colleen for your excellent winner.

6/21/2008 1:14:31 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

6/21/2008 3:07:10 AM

Congratulations on your winning photo!

6/21/2008 3:34:20 AM

Congrats again Colleen another win and beautiful image.

6/21/2008 5:28:41 AM

A well deserved win, Colleen. Congratulations!!!

6/21/2008 6:43:16 AM

Colleen -- This is simply beautiful. Huge congrats on your win.

6/21/2008 7:10:41 AM

Congrats on your well deserved win Colleen. Bill

6/21/2008 7:27:32 AM

A very striking Second Place win, Colleen! Congratulations!

6/21/2008 7:31:51 AM

Thanks so much, everybody! :D

6/21/2008 10:03:26 AM

Congratulations on your 2nd place win Colleen, it's SO WELL DONE.........

6/21/2008 12:07:14 PM

A huge congrats on this fantastic win!!!! WTG girl!!!!! Laura

6/21/2008 12:27:05 PM

Gorgeous image, Colleen!!! Big congratulations!

6/21/2008 12:54:07 PM

Thank you so much, Eileen, Laura and Sharon! :D

6/21/2008 1:40:03 PM

Congrats on your Win Colleen! Jeff

6/21/2008 1:51:25 PM

Congrats on your beautiful win Colleen!

6/21/2008 3:44:47 PM

Thank you, Jeff and Stephanie!

6/21/2008 5:10:01 PM

Congrats on your beautiful win !

6/21/2008 6:27:57 PM

Thank you, Joan!

6/21/2008 9:24:08 PM

Well deserved Colleen. Congratulations.

6/22/2008 3:40:28 AM

Congratualtions on a beautiful winner. Love it!

6/22/2008 7:07:04 AM

Thank you, Arlene and Leslie!

6/22/2008 9:37:58 AM

Dynamite Colleen! Congratulations on pulling in 2 winners in one month!

6/22/2008 4:08:42 PM

Thank you, Cindy! I'm thrilled--it's a first for me, but hopefully not my last! LOL

6/22/2008 5:05:30 PM

Yes and two outstanding winners too. Just a lovely capture and effect on this awesome winner, Colleen. A big congratulations to you.

6/22/2008 7:36:19 PM

Thank you so much, Ann!

6/22/2008 8:08:57 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!! YGG!!! So well deserved Colleen Beautiful work always!!! :0)

6/22/2008 9:45:32 PM

Heartiest congratulations

6/22/2008 10:12:24 PM

Congratulations Colleen on this beautiful Gold win. :O)

6/23/2008 6:35:33 AM

Well deserved....congrats Colleen.

6/23/2008 11:41:53 AM

Thank you, Datha, Harmeet, Doc and Susan!

6/23/2008 9:10:21 PM

Another lovely winner, Colleen...such impressive and always so beautiful work you do.... Congratulations!!!

6/24/2008 3:54:25 AM

Congratulations on this artistic winner, Colleen!

6/24/2008 5:49:44 AM

I see I haven't congratulad you on your WIN.. So here it is... A Big Congrats Colleen!! You make flowers into ART!!

6/24/2008 2:35:15 PM

Congrats on another fabulous winner, Colleen - great work!

Debby

6/24/2008 8:10:00 PM

Thank you so much, Laurie, Wally, Kara and Debby!

6/24/2008 8:28:40 PM

Congratulations on this win Colleen. It is absolutely stunning. Awesome work.

6/25/2008 8:21:30 AM

Thank you, Deon! :D

6/25/2008 8:50:43 AM

Another winner - YAHOO - exquisite - congratulations!!!

7/2/2008 3:22:18 PM

Another winner - YAHOO - exquisite - congratulations!!!

7/2/2008 3:22:19 PM

Another winner - YAHOO - exquisite - congratulations!!!

7/2/2008 3:23:26 PM

Thank you, Donna!

7/2/2008 10:54:57 PM

This is gorgeous, Colleen!! Congratulations!

7/5/2008 8:19:06 AM

Thanks so much, Deborah!

7/6/2008 12:25:07 AM

Congratulations Colleen on your Win.

Dominick

7/6/2008 3:48:21 PM

Thank you, Dominick!

7/6/2008 4:58:19 PM

Way to go on your BEAUTIFUL win Colleen!

7/11/2008 8:21:57 PM

Thank you, Peaches!

7/11/2008 10:42:57 PM

This is so gorgeous! The colors and textures are so perfect!

Congrats on the win, also.

7/16/2008 1:36:23 PM

Thank you, Marsha, I appreciate it!

7/16/2008 10:24:08 PM

An exquisite composition with gorgeous colors and excellent tonal ranges, Colleen. Perfect for a greeting card!! Congratulations, too, on your win!
Aloha,
Stan

7/18/2008 12:54:08 AM

Thank you so much, Stan!

7/18/2008 1:15:08 PM

Congratulations Colleen on this image and another appearing in the latest NAPP mag. Beautiful write-up!

8/23/2008 2:17:08 PM

Thank you so much, Terry!! I was surprised and thrilled they published this! I was pretty sure they'd decided not to. :)

8/23/2008 5:39:28 PM