Umbrella and chair

© Kay E. Mahoney

Umbrella and chair

Uploaded: August 03, 2005 12:44:41

Description

Taken at Ft.Desoto beach in St. Petersburg Florida. Used the color pencil effect. Microsoft Picture It Photo premium 7.0

Comments

Jessica L. Richard August 03, 2005

great summer beach scene! #288422

Sandra Wehrman August 03, 2005

great effects! looks relaxing and inviting! #1672880

Judy S. Fung August 03, 2005

Great summer image and effects, Kay! #1672934

Marsha S. Smith August 03, 2005

Love that effect, Kay. This shot is great - so perfectly composed. #1673033

Deb Holmes-Hatfield August 03, 2005

Neat effects Kay, great colors and comp! #1673046

Nina Shields August 03, 2005

Great color, composition and effects; good job! #1673130

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 03, 2005

Man, you should of had this for last months theme! I love this painted look....great shot and effects! #1673166

KHAWLA Haddad August 03, 2005

Wonderful shot and effect on this Kay great colors well don!!!!!!!! #1673205

Connie J. Turner August 03, 2005

Wow, this is really nice. It looks like a picture to hang in a bathroom or something! #1673450

Tammy Scott August 03, 2005

I really love the composition on this shot, Kay! Great effects, too! #1673664

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 03, 2005

WOW!!!!! Thank you all for all of your "WONDERFUL" comments. It means a lot to me. #1673855

Bobbie Davis August 03, 2005

This is excellent Kay!!! I love the colors, the lighting and the effects you used! #1673899

Alisha L. Ekstrom August 03, 2005

This is an AWESOME image. Great effects work!!!:) I would love to be sitting there just relaxing!!! Fantastic image:) #1673965

Gail Vitikacs level-classic August 03, 2005

Verrrrrrrry creatived! #1673992

August 03, 2005

great photograph Kay! love it! #1674061

Anita Ott August 03, 2005

This is great. Looks like it should be in a beach condo. Very Nice Job! #1674066

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 03, 2005

Thank you Bobbie, Alisha, Gail, Jacqueline, and Anita for all of your nice comments :) #1674132

Diane Addonizio level-classic August 03, 2005

Very well done, Kay! #1674133

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 03, 2005

Thank you very much Diane. #1674172

Phil Sauvey August 03, 2005

Kay,

I really love your effects and what a great summer photo! The watermelon umbrella, the beach and water. What a great way to cool off! #1674252

Leonard Pierce August 03, 2005

Wow! Fantastic image Kay!!! Very clean, simple design and perfectly composed!! Great colors and effects too! #1674255

Wren Hendrick August 03, 2005

What a presentation, Kay. Just beautiful!!! #1674349

Kerby Pfrangle August 04, 2005

Kay love your effects. This is simple and beautiful.

Kerby #1674603

Marvin H. Gohlke Jr. August 04, 2005

Really neat effects with this shot. And the chair just seems to be beckoning someone to come sit in it. Almost emits a lonely feeling to it. Very effective simplicity! #1675057

Walter Graziano August 04, 2005

Nice simple shot, love the effects and the watermellon umbrella! #1675207

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 04, 2005

Thank you Phil, Len, Wren, Kerby, Marvin and Wally for all of your wonderful comments :) #1675285

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe August 04, 2005

Perfect composition and presentation, Kay! I love the watermelon umbrella...a true summer treat!

ccc #1676385

Kirsi Bertolini August 04, 2005

So well done! Great candy colors! #1676418

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 04, 2005

Thank you Candice and Kirsi for your nice comments. #1676582

Stephen Zacker August 04, 2005

Neat image and effects #1677463

Darla Cobus August 04, 2005

I love this image, and oh does it bring back some wonderful memories. I was born and raised in St Petersburg and know Ft. Desoto beach very well. I must say it is one of the most beautiful beaches in Florida and I visit it when I go home each year. Thanks for making me smile with this shot :) #1677519

Nadia W. Smith August 04, 2005

I love the colors and cool effects. Nice angle too! #1677611

Jenny Bosmans August 04, 2005

Love it, Kay! Beautiful treatment and colors!! #1677647

Melissa L. Zavadil August 04, 2005

This is a great shot! The effects just make this perfect!! I love the colors! I could definately see this on a card!! #1677973

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 04, 2005

Thank you Stephen, Darla, Nadia, Jenny, and Melissa for all of your wonderful comments. I love going to this beach area it is so beautiful there. #1678080

Nicole E. Rappaport August 04, 2005

what a great image! and I LOVE the effects!! awesome! :) #1678537

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 04, 2005

Thank you for your comment Nicole #1678639

Jill Flynn August 04, 2005

Really looks like a painting Kay. WONDERFUL treatment and effects! #1678838

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 05, 2005

Thank you for your comment Jill. #1680009

Cathy Barrows August 06, 2005

what big melons you have Kay...lol...i love this...the fx are fab #1685332

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 06, 2005

Thank you Cathy. #1685361

Janet L. Skinner August 07, 2005

I absolutely love this, Kay!! The effects you used, the tilt of the umbrella......wonderful!!!! #1688150

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 07, 2005

Thank you for your comment Janet. #1688731

August 08, 2005

Great work Kay. I really love this. #1694319

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 08, 2005

Thank you Jennifer #1694420

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 09, 2005

So well done..... Outstanding image! Jeff #1698371

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 09, 2005

Thank you for your comment Jeff. #1698865

Esther Smith August 09, 2005

Great photo, Kay! I love it! #1699009

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 09, 2005

Thank you Esther for your comment. #1699085

August 10, 2005

wow kay! you did such a wonderful job with this one...just look at all the comments! keep it up girl! did you enter it in the contest???? its a winner! #1700825

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 10, 2005

Thank you Jacqueline for your comment. Yes, I did enter it. #1701449

Kelly Barclay August 11, 2005

I really like this effect on this shot. I like that filter and am trying to find just the right picture to apply it to. You found it! Can't wait to get to the beach! #1707838

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 13, 2005

Thank you for your comment Kelly. #1713453

Lori L. Thomas August 18, 2005

Great shot and wonderful use of effects! #1733242

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 18, 2005

Thank you Lori. #1733255

DiAnna F. Paulk August 21, 2005

Wow, I love this, Kay!! I'm sure we'll be seeing this one in the finalists next month! Great colors and effect.

Thanks for stopping to comment on my "Summer Setting" image. #1747560

bob cornelison August 22, 2005

A very cool shot and effects here! Great work!
~:O) #1751089

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 22, 2005

Thank you DiAnna and Bob for your wonderful comments. #1752705

Noel Baebler August 24, 2005

Your effects work on this is fantastic! You need to print and frame this! #1763327

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 24, 2005

Thank you very much Noel. #1763423

Keith Dukes August 27, 2005

Wow, Nice picture. I agree you shoulda had this one last month. It woulda gave the winners in the "Monthly Theme" category a run for their money. #1774874

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 27, 2005

Thank you very much Keith. #1774883

Ellen L. Zaslaw September 01, 2005

Very whimsical ! Love it ! #1794087

Terry L. Ellis level-classic September 01, 2005

Great effect, Kay! Very cool image! #1794239

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 01, 2005

Thank you Ellen and Terry for your comments. #1794369

Tina L. Folsom September 02, 2005

This picture made me smile today #1796952

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 02, 2005

Thank you Tina for your comment. We need to have some smiles with whats going on right now. #1797234

Susan T. Evans level-classic September 03, 2005

FANTASTIC KAY, I LOVE YOUR EFFECTS HERE. #1799417

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 04, 2005

Thank you Susan. #1801980

September 04, 2005

WOW!!!!LOOK AT ALL THE RESPONSES!!!YOUR DOING MARVELOUS KAY!!! #1802098

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 05, 2005

Thank you Jacqueline. This is one of my favorites. #1803104

Anderson D. Co September 05, 2005

fascinating treatement. nice image. #1803272

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 05, 2005

Thank you Anderson. #1805205

Mary Timman September 24, 2005

Beautiful image. Congrats and Good Luck on the next round! #1874336

Sylvia Rossler September 24, 2005

Beautiful image and effects Kay! Congrats and good luck in the next round :o) #1875350

Julie Turner September 24, 2005

Sorry I missed this one the first time around, but I was out of the loop for most of August. What a great shot. I love your effects. Congratulations and good luck in the next round!!! #1875419

Linda Proctor September 24, 2005

Congratulations Kay!!! Missed this one good luck on second round !!! #1875557

Barbara Helgason September 24, 2005

Congratulations on this great capture Kay, love your use of effects here! #1875726

Terry L. Ellis level-classic September 24, 2005

Congratulations, Kay, on this wonderful finalist!! #1875751

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 24, 2005

Thank you Mary, Sylvia, Julie, Linda, Barbara, and Terry for all of your comments. #1875890

KHAWLA Haddad September 24, 2005

Congratulations on this wonderful finalists, Kay wonderful work best of luck in the next round!!!! #1875915

Karen Bacon September 24, 2005

Congratulations Kay on this great finalist!Wonderful use of effects! #1876241

Kaye Burazin September 24, 2005

so wonderful to see your work in the finalists, couldn't have happened to a nicer person, you were one of the first people to comment on my entries and greet me as a newcomer, your ability to make someone feel welcome is exceptional as well as your ability as a photographer is also exceptional, good luck in the next round! #1876371

Stephen Zacker September 24, 2005

Super image and effects. Like the simplicity. Very inviting. Congratulations #1876402

Darla Cobus September 24, 2005

I am so happy to see this shot as a finalist, You are so deserving and such a sweet person. I hope to see this as a WINNER!!!! #1876509

Ralph W. Prowell September 24, 2005

Beautiful image. I like the tranqual effect that you have captured. Great effect and simplicity. Good luck in the next round. #1876796

Elisabeth A. Gay September 24, 2005

Congratulations!! Beautiful colours and effects.
Ann #1876878

Cynthia M. Wiles level-deluxe September 24, 2005

I love what you did with this shot...Looks like a greeting card or a framed shot for the wall at your beach house! Congrats!
Cindy #1877052

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 24, 2005

Thank you Kelly, Karen, Kaye, Stephen, Darla, Ralph, Ann and Cindy for all of your wonderful comments. #1877086

Judy S. Fung September 24, 2005

Congrats, Kay! #1877165

Claudia Kuhn level-classic September 24, 2005

Congrats Kay! #1877177

Sandy Landon September 24, 2005

Wonderful Kay!! Congrats!! #1877499

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic September 24, 2005

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Kay!,
Amalia #1877515

Deb Holmes-Hatfield September 24, 2005

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Kay, way to go! #1877948

Ellen Devenny level-classic September 24, 2005

Congratulations on making finalist!!! #1877958

Jenny Bosmans September 24, 2005

Congratulations on this super finalist, Kay!! #1878244

Lorri Shane September 24, 2005

Kay-congrats on FINALIST! I love this photo--the tiers of color and the wonderful effects. Great work! Good luck. Lorri #1878581

Linda D. Lester level-classic September 24, 2005

Awesome shot! Congratulations and good luck in the next round #1878640

September 24, 2005

congrats kay! I knew it was bond to be a winner! #1878807

MARLON IGNACIO level-classic September 24, 2005

Congratulations, Kay, on this fine finalist! Good luck on the next round. #1878853

Noel Baebler September 24, 2005

Huzzah, Kay! #1879153

Terry R. Hatfield September 24, 2005

Congratulations On Your Finalist Kay!!I Like The Effects:-) #1879194

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 24, 2005

Thank you Judy, Claudia, Sandy, Amalia, Deb, Ellen, Jenny, Lorri, Linda, Jacqueline, Marlon, Noel, and Terry for all of your wonderful comments :) #1879323

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict September 24, 2005

Congratulations on your finalist, Kay, a simple and striking image!
Best wishes,
Debby #1879557

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 24, 2005

Thank you very much Debby. #1879571

Leonard Pierce September 24, 2005

Congratulations Kay!!! Beautiful! #1880034

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 25, 2005

Thank you Len. #1881037

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic September 25, 2005

Congratulations Kay!!! #1881628

Lori Carlson September 25, 2005

What neat effects Kay! Congratulations! :0) #1884085

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 26, 2005

Thank you Adilson and Lori. #1888546

Sylvia Rossler September 26, 2005

Congratulations on your win Kay !!!! #1888941

Kerby Pfrangle September 26, 2005

Kay congratulations on your second place win. WOnderful job and I am happy for you.

Kerby #1889112

Daniel Diaz September 27, 2005

Big Congrats Kay, EXCELLENT work!!!!!!! #1889489

Ellen Devenny level-classic September 27, 2005

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN!!! #1889530

Colette M. Metcalf September 27, 2005

Congratulations to you Kay!!!! #1889834

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic September 27, 2005

Congratulations on your winn Kay!!! #1889854

Keri M. Dietrich September 27, 2005

Congratulations, Love it, makes me want to go sit on the beach!! #1889871

Nicole E. Rappaport September 27, 2005

congrats on your win Kay!!! :) #1890037

Kathleen Clemons September 27, 2005

Congrats to you, Kay! #1890058

Mary Timman September 27, 2005

Congrats. Well deserved Kay! #1890188

Darla Cobus September 27, 2005

YEAH, I am soooo happy for you! #1890268

Laura E. OConnor September 27, 2005

Wonderful image! So well done! Congratulations on your win!!! #1890544

Linda D. Lester level-classic September 27, 2005

Congratulations on this wonderful winner! #1890563

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe September 27, 2005

Congrats on your winning photo Kay!!! #1890713

Alisha L. Ekstrom September 27, 2005

CONGRATS on this wonderful winner!!! #1890860

Joyce ONeil September 27, 2005

Congrats! #1890908

Kay Beausoleil September 27, 2005

Love the colours and the effects -- congratulations on your win, Kay! #1890926

Lorri Shane September 27, 2005

Kay--so happy you won for this outstanding photo! congrats! #1891109

KHAWLA Haddad September 27, 2005

YAAAAAAAAAA BIG Congratulations on your wonderful Second place winner, kay so happy to see it win such wonderful capture!!!!!! #1891500

Anita Ott September 27, 2005

Congratulations Kay, Great Job! #1891538

Susan T. Evans level-classic September 27, 2005

CONGRATS KAY ON THIS AWESOME WINNER, SO WELL DESERVED, FANTASTIC IMAGE. #1891564

September 27, 2005

congrats my friend...i am proud of you! I already knew you were a winner!!! #1891683

Terry L. Ellis level-classic September 27, 2005

Kaye, huge congratulations on this wonderful second place win! I am so happy for you! #1891906

Sandy Landon September 27, 2005

Congrats Kay!!! Wonderful!! #1892106

Jenny Bosmans September 27, 2005

Congratulations on this beautiful win, Kay!! #1892416

Ermanno Radice September 27, 2005

Congratulations on your wonderful Second place winner, Kay!!! #1892420

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe September 27, 2005

Congratulations!

ccc #1892574

Cathy Barrows September 27, 2005

congrats on your win...great work...love it #1892700

Anita Hogue September 27, 2005

Beautiful image, Kay! Congratulations!! #1892951

William C. Raco level-classic September 27, 2005

Very pretty, Kay
Congratulations,

bill #1893015

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 27, 2005

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU everyone for all of your wonderful comments. I was so excited when I saw my second place winner. My first one. Better Photo is such a wonderful site. I've meet a lot of wonderful people on this site. I look forward to everyday so I can see all of the beautiful photos. In my book every one is a winner on this site. #1893161

Susan T. Parady September 27, 2005

Congratulations, Kay, on this beautiful winner. #1893236

Claudia Kuhn level-classic September 27, 2005

Congratulations Kay on your colorful winner!! #1893348

Jane Summa September 27, 2005

Congratulations, Kay! Wonderful effect and colors. Definitely a winner! #1893559

Karen Bacon September 28, 2005

Congratulations Kay!Wish I was sitting in that chair right now! #1894529

Karen Bacon September 28, 2005

Congratulations Kay!Wish I was sitting in that chair right now! #1894530

Deb Holmes-Hatfield September 28, 2005

Congratulations on this awesome winner Kay! #1895252

Hal Hill September 28, 2005

Congratulations Kay on a well deserved win. Classic image! #1896683

Terry R. Hatfield September 28, 2005

Kay Congratulations On Your Beautiful Winning Image:-) #1896754

Julie Turner September 28, 2005

YOU DID IT!!! I'm so proud of you Kay! Your hard work has paid off. A big congratulations to you!!! #1896874

Paula Showen September 28, 2005

This is an AWESOME image!!! Congrats!!! #1896967

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 28, 2005

Thank you Susan, Claudia, Jane, Karen, Deb, Hal, Terry, Julie, and Paula for all of your wonderful comments :) #1896996

Kristi A. Howson September 28, 2005

Congratulations Kay on this win...love the deep color and effects! #1897109

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 28, 2005

Thank you very much Kristi. #1897115

Simon Effendi January 29, 2006

Oh wow... such a fantastic, artistic, graphic image! Congrats! :) #2351394

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic January 29, 2006

Thank you Simon for your nice comment. #2353152

Kathleen Lynch February 15, 2006

I can certainly see why this shot won. Great job Kay. I really enjoyed your gallery. You mentioned Busch Gardens and this shot in St. Pete makes me homesick....I lived in Tampa for 15 years. Great pictures around the area. Keep up the good work. #2423730

Janet S. Jonas February 16, 2006

A delightful image both in composition and color. #2426082

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic February 17, 2006

Thank you Kate and Janet for your comments. #2431000

Daniel G. Flocke May 07, 2006

Kay - Way cool effects! Congratulations! #2733992

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic May 08, 2006

Thank you Daniel. #2740615

Autum Rhoades June 19, 2006

Congrats on your win! I love the effects you used on this photo. Not only that, I think it's framed really well and has beautiful coloring! #2914034

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic June 19, 2006

Thank you very much Autum. #2917425

Carol Teal January 25, 2007

Kay, I wasn't a member when you received your win, but I really like this! I have only been to Fort DeSoto once, but it is so beautiful there! Congrats on your win! #3868758

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic January 25, 2007

Thank you Carol for your comment. I love going to Ft. Desoto. It was picked as the top beach a few years ago. #3872386

February 15, 2007

So simple but yet so powerfull. Wow I love this artwork very much, it's so refreshing and delicious at the same time.what a site Kay!

Francine #3952720

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic February 16, 2007

Thank you very much Francine. #3956403

Heather Thorsen February 23, 2007

A super effect you have achieved here with this lovely picture.

#3977918

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic February 23, 2007

Thank you for your comment Heather. #3980207

Bambi L. Dingman October 21, 2008

How wonderful!! Absolutely beautiful with these effects! #6635022

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic October 24, 2008

Thank you Bambi for your nice comment. #6652932

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