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"Red Umbrella" came to early

© Jean-Francois Schmutz

"Red Umbrella" came to early

Uploaded: July 18, 2003 01:51:14

Description

f16, 1/10s, 28-135 @105mm.

Comments

Gabriela Cunha July 18, 2003

Wow! this is really great!
gy #46677

Joy Brown July 18, 2003

Absolutely outstanding, JF - a definite winner! #144990

Colette M. Metcalf July 18, 2003

What a great one you have here, JF!!! #144999

Mette Vendelboe Allison level-classic July 18, 2003

The red umbrella really makes the difference! Great graphic appeal, colours and detail- good luck! #145002

Donna R. Moratelli July 18, 2003

Wonderful placement of the umbrella. This is your ultimate umbrella shot,JF! Looks like your on your way to ad photography. EXCELLENT WINNING IMAGE!!!!!!!! .. BRAVO ! #145013

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic July 18, 2003

For sure a winner! #145028

Jean-Francois Schmutz July 18, 2003

Thank you very much, Gaby, Joy, Colette, Mette, Donna and Carolyn !
I'm so glad you like this one !

JF #145044

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 18, 2003

Very creative! Great job with the color and pattern..... I will look for this in the finals for sure! Jeff #145056

Sherri Conley July 18, 2003

Excellent, JF! #145081

Dolores Neilson July 18, 2003

Hah...you beat me to it, JF!! I was keeping a similar shot like this in the back of my mind hoping a scene like this would present itself...though I was thinking more a cobblestone background or even a parking lot. THIS IS WAY BETTER!! The diagonal seats with the red...WINNER...WINNER...WINNER!! Another outstanding winner! #145085

Michael McCook July 18, 2003

Very nice shot! This has the look and feel of a real winning photo. Nice job. #145097

Kathleen Clemons July 18, 2003

I agree, definitely a winner, JF! Congratulations in advance, this is outstanding! :) #145382

David Taylor July 18, 2003

Absolutely outstanding! The focus is pin-sharp and the composition, color, and patterns are exquisite. WINNER! #145439

June Marie Sobrito July 18, 2003

Can't say enough about this image...just outstanding!! #145596

Evy Johansen level-classic July 18, 2003

WINNER, WINNER, WINNER! Outstanding, JF! #145787

Jean-Francois Schmutz July 25, 2003

A big thanks for your wonderful support, JW, Sherry, Dolores, Michael, Kathleen, Dave, June and Evy !

JF #149830

Murry Grigsby August 14, 2003

Congrats, JF! #166054

Dolores Neilson August 14, 2003

Big congrats, JF!! LIke I said, "winner, winner, winner"!! #166195

Evy Johansen level-classic August 14, 2003

Congrats, JF! Well deserved! I agree with Dolores: Winner, Winner, Winner!!! #166575

Cathy Shotz August 14, 2003

Oh, JF, I knew this was a BIG WINNER the first time I saw it. Great, great, photo. #166632

Wolfgang Dolak August 15, 2003

To be found among the winners. CONGRATS!!
birdie #167013

Colette M. Metcalf August 15, 2003

Congrats, Jean!!! #167020

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic August 15, 2003

Congrats, JF!!! #167072

Bernard B. Travers August 15, 2003

Hope you got a release form from the carrier of that umbrella. You know how Brian feels about these things. EXCELLENT MR. JF. #167609

Donna R. Moratelli August 15, 2003

Hi Jf, This came as no suprise at all to me! COngratulations! #167627

Damian P. Gadal August 15, 2003

This is S T U N N I N G !!!

Congrats JF! #167638

Michael McCook August 15, 2003

Congrats, Good luck. I knew this one was going places #167759

Serena Pierce level-classic August 15, 2003

Congratulations!! #167774

Mette Vendelboe Allison level-classic August 15, 2003

Congrats and good luck, Murry! #167789

Kathleen Clemons August 15, 2003

I just love this one, JF. So happy to see it on the finals! Congratulations! #168046

Elizabeth Stiles August 15, 2003

Congratulations on this very stunning image JF! #168116

Mette Vendelboe Allison level-classic August 15, 2003

SORRY- SORRY- I meant JF, of course! #168165

Ellen Peach level-classic August 15, 2003

Outstanding, JF....a BIG congrats and best of luck in the finals! #168424

clifton Mair August 16, 2003

Wonderful shot! Congrats :) #168808

Kerry Drager August 16, 2003

Hi JF: This is an outstanding photo ... the strong diagonal lines and the bright-red accent! A BIG congratulations on your First Place finish!!! Kerry #168812

Jean-Francois Schmutz August 16, 2003

Thank you very much, Kerry !
you surely remember as I was already thinking about Red Umbrella pictures :)

Thanks a lot Clifton and Ellen.

Thank you Mette, hehe ! Murry is a talented photographer, I'm proud you make this very little mistake :)

Elizabeth, Kathleen, Serena, Michael, Damian, Donna, a big Thanks for your support !

Thank you, Bernard, it was make before Bryan tell us about release, I hope this Umbrella will never become a too great Star :)

Thank you very much, Carolyn, Colette, Wolfgang, Cathy, Evy, Dolores and Murry, I apreciate alway your kindness !
#168820

Kathleen Clemons August 16, 2003

First place! YEA!!!!!!!!! for you!!!!!!!!! #168849

Gary H. Minish level-classic August 16, 2003

Good eye and killer composition! Great photo and a well deserved first place, Jean! Way to go!! #168853

Karen Spychalski-Sullins August 16, 2003

congratulations! This is a wonderful, wonderful image!! #168899

Mette Vendelboe Allison level-classic August 16, 2003

Congrats- most deserved! #168951

Colette M. Metcalf August 16, 2003

Congrats to you, Jean!!! #169002

Dolores Neilson August 16, 2003

I am so HAPPY for you, JF!! And who's surprised?! It's such a winner of a shot!! Many congratulations, my friend! #169026

Ellen Peach level-classic August 16, 2003

Congratulations, JF! #169030

Donna R. Moratelli August 16, 2003

It must have been a tough job for the judges this month because this one is just a well done as the grand prize image. I would have picked this image for the best of the month. Excellent work JF. CONGRATULATIONS! #169083

Patricia Marroquin August 16, 2003

Congratulations, JF! You continue to amaze us with your incredible photography. :-) #169105

Connie L. Carpenter August 16, 2003

WOW!! definitely first place. #169149

Bernard B. Travers August 16, 2003

GO GET'UM JF. GOOD FOR YOU. YOU DESERVE IT FOR THIS IMAGE. CONGRATULATIONS, MAN. #169180

Patrick Campbell August 16, 2003

Congrats, JF! Great photo! #169243

Tony Gough August 16, 2003

Congrats JF, yes this is a great photo, good composition and you picked the right colour umbrella to use. #169254

Susana Matos August 16, 2003

Bon... je vais essayer en français, peut-être aurai-je plus de mots!!! Ceci est une pièce de d´art contemporaine qui va totalement bien avec une gallerie déjà fabuleuse! C´est une référence de qualité qui éduque mes yeux!
Félicitations! Le bonjour de Ponte de Lima , Susana #169259

Jean Papo August 16, 2003

Congratulations, Jean-Francois, on your win with this STUNNING photo as everyone has said before me! WELL-DESERVED! #169376

Wolfgang Dolak August 16, 2003

One of my true favorites on here - great shot and big CONGRATS, JF!!
birdie #169382

Murry Grigsby August 16, 2003

Great WIN, JF! Congratulations. #169499

Damian P. Gadal August 16, 2003

Congrats again JF! I don't think you can get any closer to perfection than this shot! #169504

Katherine Chan August 16, 2003

They've said it all! Congrats on another nice work!

Kat #169559

Cathy Shotz August 16, 2003

JF...when I first saw this, I knew it would take First Place! It's 100% fabulous. Congratulations!!!! #169604

Evy Johansen level-classic August 16, 2003

Congratulations on your win, JF! WELL DESERVED!!! #169741

Barbara K. Breitsameter August 16, 2003

Bravo, bravo JF!!! This is one to be proud of. Now go and order that 1Ds that you been dreaming about. ;-)

With admiration,
Barbara #169828

Monika Sapek August 18, 2003

Outstanding work!!! Many congratulations on your great First Place Win, JF!
Monika
#171370

Jean-Francois Schmutz August 19, 2003

I would thanks everone for your wonderful support !
Kathleen, Gary, Karen, Mette, Colette, Dolores, Ellen, Donna, Patricia, Connie, Bernard, Patrick, Tony, Susana, Jean, Wolfgang, Murry, Damian, Katherin, Cathy, Evy, Barbara and Monika !
I get your comments like a wonderful gift, thanks again !

JF #171840

Guy Olami August 29, 2003

This one is indeed a pure winner !
It's sure worthy the first place,
Way to go J
I just Love this photo !

Guy Olami - Photographer
www.guy-olami.com
www@guy-olami.com #181637

Lewis Kemper September 06, 2003

This is an extremely well conceived image. From the angle of the camera, the height of the camera, the placement of the umbrella to the perfect lighting! You should be very proud!

Lewis Kemper #189831

Gabriela Cunha September 25, 2003

never congratulated you for a great win!
congrats!
:) gy #211788

Jean-Francois Schmutz September 25, 2003

Thank you very much for your kind words, Guy, Lewis and Gaby !

JF #211921


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