Inspiring Photo: Brighter Days Ahead #14343269

Brighter Days Ahead

Uploaded: January 07, 2014

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A great deal has happened since my last entry in December. Family and friends stunned my husband and me during the holidays with a new computer and up-to-date programs. Things were finally up and running earlier today, and I've barely scratched the surface of the latest software tonight. So 2014 is off to a blazing start!
I hope that everyone celebrated the arrival of 2014 in style, and that all of you have a wonderful new year ahead. On with the show!
Things just keep on getting better...finally made it to my e-mail box, and was startled to learn the daisy trio photo was a Finalist and POTD. What a fantastic discovery!
Congratulations to all November Finalists and Winners! But it will take awhile to visit your galleries to comment. Thank you for understanding.

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 10/750 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 4.40 mm, Model: FinePix F500EXR

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Avril Young January 08, 2014

Wow you are going to have fun on your new computer Mary..Congrats on your finalist and POTD.....

wonderful full framed photo and detail.. #1558606

frank w. degenhardt January 08, 2014

I am so happy to hear that your new year is off to such a wonderful start with the new computer and your Finalist and POTD> That is exciting news and hope the good fortune continues the rest of the year.
Such a gorgeous floral to start out with and it sure does remind us of brighter days ahead. Beautiful colors the orchid has and I love how you filled the page with it. Have a wonderful day dear friend, take care. #10940203

frank w. degenhardt January 08, 2014

Tiia Vissak January 08, 2014

a lovely floral! #10940227

Colette M. Metcalf January 08, 2014

How beautiful, Mary!! Happy New Year! #10940232

Tammy M. Anderson January 08, 2014

Glad to hear things are looking up. Happy New Year, congrats on the new computer and a beautiful capture too. #10940264

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer January 08, 2014

I'm SO thrilled for you both, Mary.

Congratulations on your new computer.

And I DO hope that you'll take it easy with the visits and just have fun with you new toy.
I bet none of us are going anywhere.

I'll be looking forward to many amazing images on your gallery.

This one sure is a beauty. And whenever I see your images of orchids I always think: Character.

You seem to capture their character as well as their beauty.

Well done! #10940330

Joy Rector January 08, 2014

beautiful #10940380

John Connolly January 08, 2014

Congrats on your new computer Mary! This is a great floral capture, and it is so good to have you back on BP again! #10940521

Nadia Paul January 08, 2014

What dear friends you have Mary - enjoy your new computer and software! Hope 2014 continues to be wonderful for you! A gorgeous close-up of this beautiful orchid - great comp and detail! #10940906

Barbara Waldoch January 09, 2014

You got great presents :-)
Terrific shot, Mary! #10940999

Thomas E. Hinds January 09, 2014

Fantastic, you have anew computer, Mary! Awesome. Great capture and color here! #10941391

Mary K. Robison January 09, 2014

Thank you very much, Avril, Frank, Tiia, Colette, Tammy, Kiki, Joy, John, Nadia, Barbara, and Tom. Your friendly and encouraging comments mean a great deal to me.
I'm still visiting galleries and commenting on photos since the pre-
POTD Congrats period, so please be patient ~ I WILL see and comment in your galleries soon! #10941430

Ellen Hodges January 09, 2014

Happy New Year to you and yours, Mary! Good luck with the new computer!! #10941442

Gord MacEachern January 10, 2014

Lovely image here Mary, glad you got a new computer, it will be great for you!! #10941642

Nancy L. Green January 10, 2014

CONGRATULATIONS Mary on this wonderful floral!!! Also congratulations on your new computer and finalist, WTG!!! <>< #10941981

Chris Ebben January 10, 2014

How lucky are you, a new computer you say!! I was thinking of getting one but after talking to a lot of people I think we need a new network!!!! A beautiful full framed floral image, well taken. I think we all understand how much time it takes to comment, especially when things are working correctly. Good to hear from you again=^..^= #10942382

Mary K. Robison January 11, 2014

Thanks for your friendly comments, Ellen, Gord, Nancy, and Chris. Glad you like this. #10942525

Ujjwal Mukherjee January 11, 2014

Glad to hear all the wonderful happenings, Mary! This is an excellent close up with great details!! Happy new year to you and family!! #10942836

Mary K. Robison January 11, 2014

Hi, Ujjwal! Thanks for stopping by.
May you and your family have a delightful New Year! #10943590

Laura E. Swan January 12, 2014

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WELCOME HOME. AND NOW THE PARTY STARTS!
What a fantastic and much needed gift.
One that will bring you so much fun and joy once you get settled in.

!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR !!! 2014 !!!
And Congratulations on your POTD and FINALIST once again!

-POMMY Laura :) #10944305

Ray January 12, 2014

Beautiful detail and color. Wonderful capture, Mary! #10944903

Mary K. Robison January 13, 2014

Thank you for commenting, Ray.
And thank YOU, Pommers, for your always-sweet comments and for taking the time to drop by with such a refreshing(and sentimental) image.
Wish we could toast the New Year with some of that lovely red juice!! Oh, what the heck ~ (glass held high) here's to you, Mrs. Swan! (Can't wait to hear your similar response!) ;-D
May 2014 bring you bushels of goodies, and photo ops too numerous to count!
Maralaury :-DDDD #10945018

Jeff Robinson January 17, 2014

Beautifully captured Mary - Glad to hear that things are going your way!! #10948821

Mary K. Robison January 17, 2014

Thanks, Jeff! #10948925

Katherine Kuhn January 18, 2014

Beautiful capture of this phalenopsis, Mary -- congrats on the great start to 2014! #10950205

Mary K. Robison January 19, 2014

Thanks very much, Katherine! #10950849

April Riggs January 24, 2014

Great Details! #10954851

Mary K. Robison January 25, 2014

Thanks, April! #10955423

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