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
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.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.Tiia Vissak January 08, 2014
a lovely floral! #10940227Colette M. Metcalf January 08, 2014
How beautiful, Mary!! Happy New Year! #10940232Tammy 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. #10940264Kirsten 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 #10940380John 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! #10940521Nadia 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! #10940906Barbara Waldoch January 09, 2014
You got great presents :-)Thomas E. Hinds January 09, 2014
Fantastic, you have anew computer, Mary! Awesome. Great capture and color here! #10941391Mary 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.Ellen Hodges January 09, 2014
Happy New Year to you and yours, Mary! Good luck with the new computer!! #10941442Gord MacEachern January 10, 2014
Lovely image here Mary, glad you got a new computer, it will be great for you!! #10941642Nancy L. Green January 10, 2014
CONGRATULATIONS Mary on this wonderful floral!!! Also congratulations on your new computer and finalist, WTG!!! <>< #10941981Chris 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=^..^= #10942382Mary K. Robison January 11, 2014
Thanks for your friendly comments, Ellen, Gord, Nancy, and Chris. Glad you like this. #10942525Ujjwal 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!! #10942836Mary K. Robison January 11, 2014
Hi, Ujjwal! Thanks for stopping by.Laura E. Swan January 12, 2014
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! #10944903Mary K. Robison January 13, 2014
Thank you for commenting, Ray.Jeff Robinson January 17, 2014
Beautifully captured Mary - Glad to hear that things are going your way!! #10948821Mary K. Robison January 17, 2014
Thanks, Jeff! #10948925Katherine Kuhn January 18, 2014
Beautiful capture of this phalenopsis, Mary -- congrats on the great start to 2014! #10950205Mary K. Robison January 19, 2014
Thanks very much, Katherine! #10950849April Riggs January 24, 2014
Great Details! #10954851Mary K. Robison January 25, 2014
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