7/9/2008 11:23:06 PM

Thank you, Kristy!

7/9/2008 11:26:37 PM

Wow this is beautiful Colleen, great colours and effects, lovely work.

7/9/2008 11:32:58 PM

Beautiful work!

7/9/2008 11:53:48 PM

WOW Colleen!! Your work is fantastic!! So pleasing to the eye!! Great colors, tones, and light. I really like the texture of the B/G!! Just beautiful! Laura

7/9/2008 11:56:31 PM

Wow Colleen! Stunning work!

7/9/2008 11:56:58 PM

Beautiful comp, light, color and effect on this outstanding capture, Colleen.

7/9/2008 11:57:38 PM

Lovely floral with great colors, clarity and a beautiful background, Colleen!

7/10/2008 12:07:35 AM

Wow.... Beautiful, Colleen!! Wonderful effect!!

7/10/2008 12:07:57 AM

How unique!! VERY beautiful, Colleen- gorgeous colour and treatment :)

7/10/2008 12:28:04 AM

Wonderful work Colleen!

7/10/2008 12:28:59 AM

superb Colleen...!

7/10/2008 12:30:27 AM

Awesome work!!

7/10/2008 12:41:59 AM

Lovely work Colleen.

7/10/2008 3:02:05 AM

STUNNING, Colleen. Peter

7/10/2008 4:56:40 AM

Stunning work, Colleen!

7/10/2008 6:01:43 AM

Absolutely gorgeous floral, Colleen!

7/10/2008 6:36:39 AM

Wonderful work, Colleen!

7/10/2008 7:16:04 AM

Really nice. Love the background choice.

7/10/2008 7:29:10 AM

BEAUTIFUL!!! Love the color and treatment Colleen :0)

7/10/2008 10:14:45 AM

Thanks so much for the terrific comments, everybody!! I really appreciate your encouragement. :D

These are mini-callas that just popped up in my garden. I'd given up on them, didn't think they'd even survived! I didn't have a good background, so photographed them against an off-white wall, then layered a scan of some cork into the image.

7/10/2008 10:52:46 AM

I really like your treatment here, Colleen! Great work

7/10/2008 10:53:25 AM

Beautiful image, Colleen. Great composition, color & effects.

7/10/2008 1:26:27 PM

Beautiful earth colors, presentation and treatment, Colleen! The background has the texture of cork. Is it?

7/10/2008 4:29:51 PM

Wow, wow, fantastc image taken with terrific colors, tones, lighting, details and effects. It this your flower?

7/10/2008 7:22:42 PM

Thanks so much, Nadya, Sam, Jessica and Vladan!

Vladan and Jessica, yes, I mentioned in the discussion above, these are mini-callas that grew in my garden--I didn't expect them to even come up! They're sort of misshapen but still have a great color. And yes, it is cork--I didn't have a good original background so I layered in a scan of some cork.

7/10/2008 8:47:21 PM

Beautiful colors and they work so well with the earthy color of the cork. Nicely done, Colleen

7/10/2008 9:39:45 PM

Wow!

7/10/2008 9:41:28 PM

Exceptional colors, detail, textures,pov & presentation here, Colleen!!! Outstanding & amazing work on this,my friend!!!

7/11/2008 7:47:17 AM

Stunning work! The colors are just so rich. Love your textures :0)

7/11/2008 6:33:45 PM

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW AWSOME Colleen, Such a beautiful photo, LOVE IT!
Winner to me!

7/11/2008 7:36:54 PM

Beautiful presentation Colette!

7/12/2008 8:38:52 AM

Thanks very much, Nikki, Wendy, Patrick, Schiavonn, Peaches and Kristi!

7/12/2008 1:27:43 PM

Beautiful work of Art Colleen! B-

7/12/2008 4:03:33 PM

Stunning artwork, Colleen!!!

Debby

7/13/2008 6:07:34 AM

Thank you, Barb and Debby!

7/13/2008 9:07:22 AM

Beautiful color and form. I would frame this if I were you.

7/13/2008 1:59:27 PM

A piece of art Colleen!, Very well done!,
Amalia

7/13/2008 2:18:21 PM

Lovely picture, and I love the background Colleen.

7/13/2008 3:08:21 PM

Excellent arrangement, photo and presentation, Colleen

7/13/2008 4:52:41 PM

So beautiful composition in tones and details Colleen, is wonderful how you presents your flower details!!!

7/14/2008 8:42:29 AM

Thank you, Ruth, Amalia, Heather, Bill and Daniella!

7/15/2008 4:55:01 PM

Oh! How pretty!! You truly know how to put a wonderful image together. This is simply wonderful.

7/15/2008 8:28:25 PM

FLAWLESS work here Colleen!! I have said it a million times before.... You have got some amazing talent!!!

7/15/2008 8:42:38 PM

BEAUTIFULLY DONE Colleen, great comp. DITTO to Erika's comments........

7/15/2008 9:34:40 PM

Thank you, Sarah, Erika and Eileen!

7/15/2008 9:40:01 PM

Stunning!!!! Great work Colleen!

7/15/2008 10:53:10 PM

Excellent! Love your effects and the beautiful hues.

7/16/2008 12:11:42 PM

Thank you, Heidi and Susan!

7/16/2008 10:15:41 PM

This is really wonderful---great color and detail. Has an up close and personal feel that is perfect.

7/17/2008 7:28:13 PM

Thanks very much, Connie!

7/18/2008 1:14:26 PM

This is just too beautiful Colleen. Wow....Bill

7/20/2008 8:33:16 PM

Thank you, Bill! This is one of the few I'm really happy with. :)

7/20/2008 11:01:21 PM

I couldn't agree more with all previous comments!!!!

7/22/2008 2:52:46 PM

Thank you very much, Dianna!

7/22/2008 5:50:24 PM

Another beautiful capture!

7/24/2008 6:31:05 PM

Stunning work with this one Colleen. The colors and lighting are excellent.

7/25/2008 5:46:11 AM

colleen
another beautiful creation. love it!!

7/25/2008 6:23:28 AM

Thank you, Corinne, Deon and Justin!

7/25/2008 9:32:23 AM

Especially glad to see an EP here, Colleen. So nicely done.

7/27/2008 8:59:35 PM

Thanks very much, Nikki!

7/28/2008 10:51:08 AM

Hi Colleen, this is super! Love EVERYTHING about it.

7/30/2008 7:10:48 AM

Thank you, Anastasia!

7/30/2008 4:16:16 PM

Great image. Colleen! Fantastic work :D

8/4/2008 3:12:48 PM

Thank you, Odeth!

8/5/2008 10:17:13 AM

Gorgeous, with a wonderfully unique quality!
~Lisa

8/18/2008 8:08:45 PM

Beautiful. Wonderful colors and backgroun.

8/19/2008 5:58:47 AM

Thank you so much, Lisa and Leslie!

8/19/2008 9:18:25 PM

Wow, love the tones and colors!

8/21/2008 10:19:39 AM

Congratulations, Colleen on your gorgeous finalist!

8/21/2008 3:51:39 PM

Big congratulations of your fantastic finalist, Colleen!

8/21/2008 3:57:47 PM

Congratulations!

8/21/2008 4:03:28 PM

Great job on this beautiful finalist, Colleen, and good luck in the next round.

8/21/2008 4:07:35 PM

Congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Colleen!

8/21/2008 4:18:16 PM

Congrats!

8/21/2008 4:21:31 PM

Congratulations Colleen!!

8/21/2008 4:23:59 PM

Congrats on your beautiful finalist.

8/21/2008 4:25:55 PM

Lovely floral image! Congratulations on your Finalist Colleen!!

8/21/2008 4:28:02 PM

CONGRATS, Colleen! :)

8/21/2008 4:55:30 PM

Do I need to say it again or is it a given???? WTG

8/21/2008 5:27:38 PM

Congrats on this beautiful Finalist Colleen!

8/21/2008 5:42:07 PM

Congratulations on your finalist, Colleen!

8/21/2008 5:42:59 PM

The cork background is so lovely, Colleen -- glad they finally bloomed for you. Congratulations on the finalist badge and good luck in the next round.

8/21/2008 5:52:48 PM

Fantastic textures and composition Colleen! Congrats :-)

8/21/2008 5:53:41 PM

Colleen, congratulations on your awesome finalist. WTGG !!!! Good luck in the next round !

8/21/2008 6:04:05 PM

Congratulations Colleen !

8/21/2008 6:41:53 PM

Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist, Colleen!

8/21/2008 7:05:10 PM

Beautiful, Colleen...congratulations!

8/21/2008 7:15:23 PM

WHOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE Congrats and best of luck in the next round!

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWSOME!!!

8/21/2008 7:19:41 PM

Another huge Congratulations on this finalist too, Colleen!!!!!

8/21/2008 7:40:09 PM

Another gorgeous Finalist, congratulations, Colleen!

8/21/2008 7:46:39 PM

Another beautiful fianlist, Colleen! Congratulations again!

8/21/2008 7:57:43 PM

Congratulations on this stunning finalist, Colleen!!!!

8/21/2008 8:27:41 PM

Hearty congrts on your excellent finalists, Colleen!

Debby

8/21/2008 8:39:37 PM

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Colleen!!

8/21/2008 8:52:25 PM

Thank you so much, everybody!

8/21/2008 10:04:11 PM

Gorgeous finalist, Colleen!Congratulations!

8/21/2008 11:47:40 PM

Gosh, I missed this one too?? I like this one even more than the other finalist, and this one has to go in my favs! I just love the color, BG, curves of the calla, and the effects...oh, and the square crop. I sure hope this one receives the gold!

8/22/2008 1:30:51 AM

Another awesome finalist...congrats.

8/22/2008 7:40:00 AM

Colleen I'm SO GLAD to see this one again, congrats on this awesome finalist!!!

8/22/2008 7:43:11 AM

Congratulations on your Finalist.

8/22/2008 9:10:53 AM

Big congrats on this beautiful floral finalist Colleen :o)

8/22/2008 9:21:58 AM

Thank you so much, Mary, Carol, Susan, Daniella, Elida and Sylvia!

8/22/2008 12:01:30 PM

Congratulations on your finalist, Colleen!

8/22/2008 1:01:47 PM

Wonderful effects. Congratulations on your finalist

8/22/2008 5:36:59 PM

Thank you, Eivor and Wendy!

8/22/2008 7:27:56 PM

Creativity like this deserves to be a FINALIST. … Congratulations and good luck in the next round. Way to go.

8/22/2008 8:51:45 PM

Congratulations, Colleen, on your finalist for this beautiful pair.

8/23/2008 8:42:15 AM

WOW - love those tones!! WTG!!

8/23/2008 12:12:34 PM

These are not easy to photograph but you have done it perfectly!!! Congratulations on another wonderful finalist Colleen!

8/23/2008 2:10:08 PM

Wow, another beauty!!! What am I talking about...your whole gallery is amazing!!! Congrats on this stunnng finalist, Colleen.

8/23/2008 3:03:56 PM

OK, Colleen. I am still playing catching up when I have a few minutes and see another amazing and oh so inspiring winner...congrats on this beauty!!!!

8/23/2008 3:08:42 PM

Thank you so much, Frank, Mitch, Jennifer, Renee, Robyn and Laurie!

After just having gone through all the finalists, I'm blown away by the talent and skill on this site. I'm amazed and grateful to be included in this bunch!

8/23/2008 5:29:57 PM

You Think YOU are Playing Catch up SiS!!

Hey Colleen!!
Congratulations on this Fabulous Finalist!!
Fantastic Work
Good Luck Next Round ;0)

8/23/2008 6:11:54 PM

Big congrats on this AMAZING WINNER Collen!! :o)

8/25/2008 9:49:12 AM

Big congratulations on a lovely winner, Colleen!

8/25/2008 10:19:46 AM

Congrats for your excellent winner, Laurie.

8/25/2008 10:28:04 AM

Congratulations on this GORGEOUS WINNER, Colleen!

8/25/2008 10:38:23 AM

Now pick Buddy up and do the dance of joy around the room together. :-)
Congrats on this well deserved winner, Colleen.

8/25/2008 10:38:26 AM

BIG CONGRATS!!:)

8/25/2008 10:46:55 AM

A beautiful Winner Colleen. Congratulations!

8/25/2008 10:59:06 AM

Congratulations, Colleen on your gorgeous win!

8/25/2008 11:00:14 AM

Congratulations Colleen !

8/25/2008 11:01:32 AM

Congratulations Colleen on your Win.

Dominick

8/25/2008 11:11:37 AM

WOW Colleen Big congrats on this amazing winner :))))

8/25/2008 11:15:55 AM

Big congrats on your beautiful winner Colleen :O)

8/25/2008 11:26:58 AM

Big congrats on your beautiful win, Colleen!

8/25/2008 11:34:15 AM

HUGE CONGRATS, Colleen, on your OUTSTANDING GOLD WINNER!! Deb

8/25/2008 11:56:10 AM

Congrats~ :)

8/25/2008 12:32:31 PM

Huge congratulation on your win, Colleen!!!!! ♫ k

8/25/2008 12:33:20 PM

Congrats!! I love it!

8/25/2008 12:36:43 PM

Thanks so much, everybody! I really appreciate your taking the time to send congrats!

Ann, I will definitely do the happy dance, with Buddy along for the ride! lol

8/25/2008 12:51:58 PM

Congratulations on your beautiful win, Colleen!

8/25/2008 12:55:33 PM

A big congrats on this gorgeous win, Colleen!

8/25/2008 1:07:53 PM

Such a beautiful winner, Colleen! Congratulations!

8/25/2008 1:26:09 PM

I am very happy to see this Winner image! Big congratulations, dear Colleen!

8/25/2008 1:36:16 PM

Congratulations, Colleen, on this beautiful winning image!

8/25/2008 1:37:06 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 "The Fairy Trophy"

A Special Trophy for

"July Winners"

8/25/2008 2:05:33 PM

Big congratulations on this amazing win,Colleen!!!

8/25/2008 2:59:19 PM

Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Colleen!

8/25/2008 3:10:54 PM

colleen
this is just gorgeous!! congratulations on your wonderful win.

8/25/2008 4:03:24 PM

MY CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN.!!!

KARU.

8/25/2008 4:57:02 PM

Exquisite beauty..a TRUE WINNER!!!

8/25/2008 5:00:07 PM

Congratulations Colleen.
Lovely!

8/25/2008 5:00:21 PM

Congrats on your win Colleen!

8/25/2008 5:00:47 PM

A delightful winner, Colleen!
Congratulations!
~Lisa

8/25/2008 5:20:26 PM

Thank you so much, everybody! It's such a thrill and honor to get a win among so many incredible entries!

8/25/2008 5:24:22 PM

Congrats on your super image and win Colleen!!

8/25/2008 5:37:08 PM

Congratulations on this beautiful Second Place Winner, Colleen!

8/25/2008 6:36:56 PM

Beautiful photo, Colleen
Congratulations!!

8/25/2008 6:48:26 PM

Wonderful, gorgeous colors in this flower winner, Colleen! Congratulations!

8/25/2008 7:19:00 PM

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN.!!!

8/25/2008 7:20:06 PM

A very beautiful Second Place win, Colleen! Congratulations!

8/25/2008 7:21:09 PM

Gorgeous winner, Colleen! Congrat's to you!!!

8/25/2008 8:03:26 PM

Congratulations! A gorgeous winner!

8/25/2008 8:13:37 PM

Thank you so much, everybody!

8/25/2008 9:11:55 PM

Colleen- Good morning my friend. I just had a feeling about this work of art. I know we all loved its beauty and colors and am so glad the judges did to. Congratulations and enjoy the moment.
Way to go.

8/25/2008 10:01:58 PM

Congratulations on this well deserved win Colleen. Bill

8/25/2008 10:04:17 PM

Colleen, BIG CONGRATS on your awesome win !!!

8/25/2008 10:13:19 PM

Congratulations Colleen on your beautiful winner!!!

8/25/2008 10:49:59 PM

Congratulations Colleen on this beautiful and well deserved WINNER!!!

8/25/2008 11:02:58 PM

CONGRATULATIONS on your well-earned win, Colleen!
Outstanding image!

8/26/2008 12:13:00 AM

Huge congratulations to you Colleen on this fabulous win!!

8/26/2008 12:33:04 AM

A huge Congratulations to you, Colleen, on this gorgeous winner!!!

8/26/2008 3:47:38 AM

Huge congrats on this beautiful winner Colleen!!

8/26/2008 5:23:22 AM

Congratulations on your beautiful win, Colleen!!

8/26/2008 5:32:18 AM

Congrats on your win Coleen:)

8/26/2008 6:14:20 AM

Thank you very much, everybody!

8/26/2008 8:58:45 AM

Congrats Colleen. Gorgeous winner. Peter

8/26/2008 12:04:27 PM

Hurray! My wish came true! Congrats on your win with this breathtaking beauty Colleen!

8/26/2008 12:27:08 PM

Kudos to you, Colleen for a well deserved and beautiful winner!

8/26/2008 2:43:09 PM

Yay, Colleen! Big congrats on this gorgeous winning image :)

8/26/2008 3:30:39 PM

Thank you so much, Peter, Carol, Phil and Jennifer!

8/26/2008 4:35:22 PM

Congratulations on your win, Colleen!!

8/26/2008 5:41:04 PM

One of my favorites. A classy piece of art!

8/26/2008 8:39:55 PM

Congratulations!

8/26/2008 10:39:41 PM

Such a cheerful image! Congratulations on your win, Colette.

8/27/2008 12:22:34 AM

Sorry, Colleen. My fingers and brain weren't working together.

8/27/2008 12:23:55 AM

Congratulations on this gorgeous winner, Colleen!

8/27/2008 5:23:50 AM

Thanks very much, Kaye, Nemil, Cora and Wally!

8/27/2008 11:15:01 AM

Winner worthy Colleen! Congratulations!

8/27/2008 11:36:02 AM

Way to go Colleen. A well deserved winner.

8/27/2008 12:03:54 PM

WoooHooooo!! Love this Colleen!! Congratulations!!! :0)

8/27/2008 12:55:26 PM

Thank you so much, Allen, Susan and Datha!

8/27/2008 2:35:39 PM

Absolutely outstanding win, Colleen. It is certainly worthy of "the gold." Congrats. Well deserved.

8/29/2008 12:51:41 PM

Thanks very much, Mary Beth!

8/29/2008 7:03:49 PM

Congratulations Colleen on your well deserved beautiful win! B-

8/31/2008 5:55:38 AM

Congratulations on this beautiful winner.

8/31/2008 8:55:44 AM

Thank you, Barb and Ruth!

8/31/2008 9:14:01 AM

PICTURE PERFECT - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

9/2/2008 3:02:15 PM

Thank you, Donna!

9/2/2008 9:15:07 PM

Congratulations on your win! This is beautiful Colleen!

9/13/2008 9:58:59 AM

Thank you, Donna!

9/13/2008 1:19:08 PM

wow colleen
this is so beautiful. a late congrats on your special win.

2/11/2009 4:52:16 AM

Thank you, Justin! :D

2/13/2009 8:52:46 AM