Awesome use of triples here, LOVE THE EFFECTS as well. Excellent still life floral.

6/30/2008 11:54:12 AM

Nice pic! I love it

6/30/2008 11:56:32 AM

Wow! the color is amazing, SUPER SHOT!

6/30/2008 11:59:14 AM

Winner!

6/30/2008 12:01:51 PM

Wow Colleen - This is Very Nice!! Jeff

6/30/2008 12:29:46 PM

Beautiful

6/30/2008 12:44:06 PM

Stunning timeless still life Colleen.

6/30/2008 1:06:56 PM

You're so good with floral still life images, Colleen. Beautiful shot.

6/30/2008 1:50:36 PM

Thank you so much for the great comments, Shannon, Olga, Theresa, Carolyn, Jeff, Ellen, Lynne and Sam!

6/30/2008 2:00:23 PM

TOP ONE for me Colleen +++++
Gorgeous composition and tones!

6/30/2008 2:07:43 PM

Gorgeous still life, Colleen! Love the golden tones and bright red tulips!

6/30/2008 4:22:56 PM

This is simply lovely Colleen.

6/30/2008 5:24:37 PM

Lovely is just the word for this, Colleen. Great colors and light and the graceful vase is perfect for the lines of the tulip stems.

6/30/2008 6:09:22 PM

Oh Colleen...the beauty of this still live is exquisite!!!!! Such wonderful rich colors and incredible composition!!!!! ♫ k

6/30/2008 6:35:40 PM

Thank you so much, Daniella, Jessica, Arlene, Nikki and Kitty! I'm getting a little tired of that yellow cloth background, lol, but I haven't found anything else that works as well yet.

6/30/2008 6:39:44 PM

Wow Colleen, This is beautiful. Great color. Bill

6/30/2008 6:51:02 PM

Thank you, Bill!

6/30/2008 9:07:58 PM

Superb, Colleen. Just wonderful. A feast for the eyes!

7/1/2008 5:49:22 AM

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, Colleen!!!! I LOVE THIS OUTSTANDING image!!!! <><

7/1/2008 11:13:53 AM

a great still life!

7/1/2008 2:41:17 PM

Absolutely stunning Colleen!!! :0)

7/1/2008 2:43:18 PM

Terrific photo with fantastic colors, effects and composition.

7/1/2008 3:49:53 PM

OH SO GORGEOUS Colleen...fabulous colors comp and lighting! B-

7/1/2008 4:20:34 PM

Thank you so much for the terrific comments, Marilyn, Nadine, Tiia, Erika, Vladan and Barb! :D

7/1/2008 5:54:42 PM

I am always blown away by your fabulous work Colleen!!! Outstanding color, (my fav!) Awesome comp, clarity, tones, B/G and presentation!! Laura

7/2/2008 11:12:09 PM

Thank you, Laura, I really appreciate your great comments and encouragement!

7/3/2008 1:17:36 PM

timeless and terrific :-) Love the classical lighting and color tones

7/3/2008 5:01:01 PM

Thanks very much, Susan!

7/3/2008 6:38:44 PM

Fantastic look, I love this.

7/4/2008 1:46:31 PM

Absolutely gorgeous. We'll see this one again, for sure!

7/4/2008 8:45:13 PM

Exquisite still life, Colleen!

7/5/2008 9:57:41 AM

Thank you, Barbara, Karen and Nadya!

7/6/2008 12:23:49 AM

I love this one, Colleen! Beautiful simplicity, great clarity and composition... and I love that vase!!

7/6/2008 10:04:34 PM

Love all your flower still lifes. The colors and composition here are fantastic.

7/7/2008 7:38:16 AM

A Beauty....Very well done!

7/7/2008 9:13:23 AM

THANKS for visiting my gallery. That was sweet of you. When I came over to find out what you did. I found out you're the one with the beautiful flower arrangements. I've been enjoying them all for weeks via the contest entries or the winner's group. I just never commented. :(

I love tulips and this one is so pretty. It has a feeling of relaxed sophistication. The elegance of the image is simply wonderful.

7/7/2008 10:54:20 AM

Thanks for the great comments, Raymond, Leslie, Shelly and Sarah!

7/7/2008 3:42:20 PM

Exquisite!! Wonderful tones and lighting.

7/8/2008 11:27:38 AM

Thank you, Susan!

7/8/2008 10:55:22 PM

Well, I'll tell you, that background surely does work well, and you handle reds so beautifully. I think that's very difficult to do. This is elegant.

7/10/2008 10:52:18 AM

I love these backgrounds! Very warm and vintage feeling to it. Nicely done.

7/10/2008 8:35:39 PM

Thanks so much, Mitch and Tammy! :D

7/10/2008 8:59:10 PM

Winner!!!!! Great job!

7/11/2008 11:43:30 AM

Thank you, Deborah!

7/11/2008 3:58:02 PM

Simply beautiful! Excellent light,color & composition!

7/13/2008 10:49:54 PM

Thank you, Nilesh!

7/15/2008 4:55:27 PM

Awesome still life Colleen !!Colors, composition and effects are perfect in my eyes !!

7/16/2008 12:12:24 PM

Thank you, Sylvia!

7/16/2008 10:17:57 PM

Colleen, this is a beautiful shot. Outstanding job. Bill

Check out my website at:

Bill Houghton Photography

7/17/2008 2:22:28 AM

Stunning still life. Love the red against the gold. Just gorgeous, Colleen.

7/18/2008 5:51:41 AM

Thanks so much, Bill and Ann!

7/18/2008 10:10:33 AM

Big congrats on your awesome finalist, Colleen -- well deserved!

7/21/2008 11:47:32 AM

Congratulations Colleen! Beautiful!!

7/21/2008 11:50:34 AM

I KNEW IT!!!!!!!! This is a wonderful finalist Colleen :))))))))))

7/21/2008 11:59:28 AM

Beautiful photo, beautiful presentation, great finalist. Congratulations, Colleen.

7/21/2008 12:01:37 PM

So glad to see this in the finalists! Congratulations, Colleen!

7/21/2008 12:05:46 PM

Gorgeous, Colleen ! Congrats on your finalist!

7/21/2008 12:09:33 PM

No surprise seeing this here! AMAZING floral finalist, Colleen. Congrats :)

7/21/2008 12:17:54 PM

Congratulations, on your finalist!

7/21/2008 12:50:31 PM

Knew it!
Congrats, Colleen, on this awesome finalist!
~Lisa

7/21/2008 12:57:36 PM

Congratulations!

7/21/2008 1:31:00 PM

My pick!!!!! I knew it would make it!!!! :-) Congratulations!!!!! ♫ k

7/21/2008 1:38:51 PM

CONGRATULATIONS COLLEEN!!!!

~J~

7/21/2008 2:13:39 PM

Congrats..

7/21/2008 2:41:57 PM

Thanks so much, everybody, I really appreciate it!

7/21/2008 3:29:18 PM

Timeless and very beautiful image, Colleen!

Congratulations,
Debby

7/21/2008 3:31:39 PM

BIG CONGRATS, Colleen, on this most STUNNING finalist!! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! Deb

7/21/2008 4:15:18 PM

Congratulations on this stunning image Colleen, very, very well deserved!

7/21/2008 4:46:18 PM

SUPERB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats girl!!

7/21/2008 5:23:59 PM

A big congrats to you Colleen. Love that background.

7/21/2008 5:46:52 PM

Congratulations, terrific finalist, Colleen!

7/21/2008 5:54:56 PM

Gorgeous colors and comp Colleen, congrats on your finalist and good luck!

7/21/2008 5:55:03 PM

Such rich color tones...deserves to go all the way! Big congrats on a well deserved finalist, Colleen!

7/21/2008 6:28:07 PM

These colors are amazing...what a beautiful image, Colleen! Congratulations on your wonderful finalist!!!

7/21/2008 6:30:59 PM

Oh I just knew we would see this one again! Congratulations Colleen! B-

7/21/2008 6:41:32 PM

Congrats Colleen. This is beautiful.

7/21/2008 7:07:09 PM

Congratulations on your finalist, Colleen. Beautiful colors.

7/21/2008 7:09:32 PM

I told you this one was good!! Congrats, Colleen!

7/21/2008 7:13:24 PM

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Coleen.

7/21/2008 7:49:21 PM

Congratulations! This is so rich and beautiful.

7/21/2008 8:04:01 PM

Congratulations for this awesome, (and my FAV) Finalist!! Winner in my book!!!! Good luck! Laura

7/21/2008 8:41:42 PM

Congratulations on this BEAUTIFUL and very well-deserved Finalist, Colleen!!!
Cesar

7/21/2008 9:57:13 PM

Thank you so much, everybody!

7/21/2008 10:16:54 PM

Just beautiful!! Congratulations Colleen!

7/22/2008 12:20:29 AM

Congratulations Colleen on your finalist. :O)

7/22/2008 1:23:36 AM

So gorgeous Colleen! Congratulations on this well-deserved finalist!

7/22/2008 1:51:27 AM

CONGRATS ON YOUR GORGEOUS FINALIST!

7/22/2008 2:13:17 AM

Congrats on your Finalist!!

7/22/2008 2:55:02 AM

Congrats on another beautiful finalist!

7/22/2008 3:31:11 AM

Congratulations on this stunning finalist, Colleen, it is no surprise to see this one here at all!

7/22/2008 3:56:20 AM

Big congrats Colleen for your fantastic finalist.

7/22/2008 4:57:12 AM

Very well deserved; congrats Colleen on your Finalist!! Jeff

7/22/2008 5:30:26 AM

Simplicity at it's finest. Good luck and a huge CONGRATS!

7/22/2008 7:28:13 AM

Yeah, one of my favorites! Big congratulations, and good luck in the next round!

7/22/2008 7:49:52 AM

Thank you, everyone, I appreciate it!

7/22/2008 8:49:13 AM

Congrats again, Colleen, on another gorgeous finalist. Peter

7/22/2008 10:44:45 AM

Congratulations Colleen!!

7/22/2008 10:45:36 AM

Congrats on your Finalist for this superb image Colleen!

7/22/2008 12:23:06 PM

WONDERFUL.....hearty congratulations Colleen!!!

7/22/2008 2:53:45 PM

Congratulations on another gorgeous win,Colleen!!!

7/22/2008 3:15:54 PM

You go girl! Huge congratulations Colleen on another beautiful win! B-

7/22/2008 3:32:37 PM

Congratulations Colleen on this beautiful winner!

7/22/2008 3:51:40 PM

Congratulations on your Win, Colleen!

7/22/2008 3:57:08 PM

Another fantastic winner, Colleen...congratulations to you!

7/22/2008 4:03:19 PM

Another fantastic win Colleen. Peter

7/22/2008 4:14:02 PM

Congratulations Colleen!

7/22/2008 4:20:29 PM

Many congrats Colleen!

7/22/2008 4:31:53 PM

Actually I picked BOTH of these that won on the forum. They are both stunningly beautiful!! I love your work and they are both very well deserved wins. CONGRATULATIONS again Colleen.

7/22/2008 4:41:27 PM

Hooray, Colleen! A well deserved winner!!

7/22/2008 5:15:03 PM

Congratulations Colleen :-)

7/22/2008 5:21:07 PM

Congratulations on your winner, Colleen! (again)

7/22/2008 5:28:02 PM

Congratulations on your win Colleen.....

7/22/2008 5:29:03 PM

Congrats on a beautiful win! ;o)

7/22/2008 5:45:38 PM

Thank you so much, everybody--I really appreciate it!

7/22/2008 5:59:08 PM

Congratulations, it's wonderful.

7/22/2008 6:07:08 PM

Congratulations on this winner, Colleen!

7/22/2008 6:18:44 PM

Congratulations on your second place Winner.

7/22/2008 6:20:56 PM

Gold medal fits to this work very well. Huge Congratulations on your win Colleen!!!

7/22/2008 6:31:46 PM

A timeless win...congrats!

7/22/2008 6:32:30 PM

Congratulations on this excellent winner!

7/22/2008 6:38:25 PM

Congratulations Colleen!

7/22/2008 6:39:12 PM

Congrats again, Colleen!! Wonderful winning images this month from you- beautiful work :)

7/22/2008 7:17:31 PM

Congratulations Colleen!! This is classy and beautiful!

7/22/2008 7:17:37 PM

One of my favorites!!! Congrats!

7/22/2008 7:25:41 PM

WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO, Colleen!!!!Congratulations on your win with this wonderful image!!!!! ♫ k

7/22/2008 7:35:08 PM

Thank you, everybody! I'm grinning from ear to ear! :D

7/22/2008 8:34:34 PM

Congratulations on this wonderful winner, Colleen!

7/22/2008 8:51:36 PM

What a wonderful winner!
Congrats!!!
~Lisa

7/22/2008 9:02:56 PM

Congratulations on this Wonderful Winner, Colleen!!!
Cesar

7/22/2008 9:03:14 PM

A big congratulations for the fantastic win!

7/22/2008 9:08:33 PM

WTG, COLLEEN!! ANOTHER GOLD WINNER!! WOOOHOOO!! BIG CONGRATS ON THIS AWESOME WIN!! Deb

7/22/2008 9:26:15 PM

Perfect double!!! Congratulations Colleen!!!

7/22/2008 10:15:41 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Three Roses for "The Winners"
A Special Trophy for
"The June Winners"

7/22/2008 10:48:59 PM

Congrats Colleen! As always a well deserved win!

7/22/2008 10:59:24 PM

Congratulations!

7/22/2008 11:07:59 PM

Congratulations on another beautiful win, Colleen!!

7/22/2008 11:22:26 PM

Congratulations on your win!

7/22/2008 11:55:36 PM

ANOTHER superb win Colleen.... BIG BIG congrats !!!!!!!

7/22/2008 11:59:51 PM

Thank you very much, everybody! :D

7/23/2008 1:14:36 AM

Big, big congrats for your another excellent winner.

7/23/2008 1:31:06 AM

Colleen- Good morning again my friend. Its to bad they dont have more than one first place for each catagory because this high class beauty would have been your second first place winner. As is, congradulations on a win none the less.
Have a most beautiful day, take care, enjoy and savor the moment.

7/23/2008 1:58:10 AM

Oh yes! Congratulations, Colleen on this well-deserved win!

7/23/2008 4:25:55 AM

Congratulations on your win Colleen!

7/23/2008 5:17:30 AM

Congratulations again Colleen!!

7/23/2008 6:17:57 AM

Congrats on your win Colleen!

7/23/2008 6:33:41 AM

Congratulations on this fantastic win, Colleen!

7/23/2008 7:43:02 AM

Thank you so much, Tarun, Frank, Marilyn, Keith, Kathleen, Murry and Shawn!

7/23/2008 11:08:10 AM

Big congrats to you Colleen!

7/23/2008 12:44:45 PM

Congratulations on this classic winner, Colleen!!!

7/23/2008 3:12:38 PM

Beautiful image, Colleen!! How neat to get another win on the same theme! Congratulations!

7/23/2008 3:40:19 PM

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo
HUGE Congrats on this AWSOME WINNER!!!

7/23/2008 8:13:26 PM

Didn't I say we'd see this one again? Yay, I was right. Congratulations!

7/23/2008 8:29:13 PM

Thank you, Corinne, Wally, Sharon, Peaches and Karen!

7/23/2008 9:12:35 PM

Congratulations!!!

7/24/2008 4:25:18 AM

Thank you, Colette!

7/24/2008 4:41:31 PM

Congratulations Colleen.

7/24/2008 4:46:05 PM

This is such a beauty! Congratulations on your fine photo win, Colleen!
kk

7/24/2008 5:10:10 PM

Thank you, Arlene and KK!

7/24/2008 8:05:03 PM

So gorgeous Colleen!! Congrats on your winner!!

7/25/2008 11:16:00 AM

Thank you, Carol!

7/26/2008 9:11:14 AM

Big congrats on this wonderful winner Colleen ;o) LOve it :O)

7/26/2008 3:42:43 PM

Congrats Colleen on your 2nd Place!! Jeff

7/27/2008 1:18:20 PM

Thank you, Sylvia and Jeff!

7/28/2008 10:50:44 AM

Another awesome win, Colleen! Congratulations. Sorry I'm late, but trying to catch up!

7/28/2008 2:14:23 PM

Thank you, Terry!

7/28/2008 3:13:13 PM

COngratulations on your WINNERS, this month, Colleen!!

7/28/2008 11:36:16 PM

Immaculate, stunning image Colleen! Congratulations..this is truly a WINNER!!

7/29/2008 10:00:09 PM

Thank you, Cary and Ronda!

7/30/2008 4:12:25 PM

WOW postcard picture!! congratulations colleen.

rodney

8/2/2008 10:17:21 AM

Congratulations Colleen on your win. This is an excellent presentation.

8/8/2008 5:52:16 AM

Thanks very much, Rodney and Deon!

8/8/2008 9:38:57 AM

Congrats on another wonderful win. Beautiful.

8/19/2008 6:31:41 AM

Thank you so much, Leslie! I'm really happy this won.

8/19/2008 9:21:40 PM

A super composition. Wonderful shapes and colors. You're a real artist!

7/13/2009 8:03:21 PM

Thanks so much, Jean! I appreciate it.

7/13/2009 8:10:07 PM