Celebrating..my city

© Robyn Mackenzie

Celebrating..my city

Uploaded: March 28, 2006

Description

Another image from the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia. Athletes from 71 nations competed, and the weather was glorious. Now THAT's cause for celebration!

Comments

Linda D. Lester level-classic March 28, 2006

Such a beautiful place especially at night! Great shot! #416532

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 28, 2006

Great work Robyn! Jeff #2583166

Lynne Morris March 28, 2006

Great shot Robyn and you guys sure put on a great show! #2583264

Wende Trew March 28, 2006

Super image Robyn!! #2583364

Steven Gunnerson March 28, 2006

Wow, another fantastic cityscape Robyn. Great Job! #2585173

Helen Green March 29, 2006

Thanks for sharing. I didn't get to see the floating fish show so it is great to be able to seee such a wonderful photo of the scene. #2586325

Margaret Sikora March 29, 2006

Thanks Robyn for another great photo of your state,and yes you certainly had great weather fot the games,our t.v. commentators even mentioned your weather.LOVE your gallery. #2586358

Robyn Mackenzie March 29, 2006

Thank you, Linda, jeff, Lynne, Wende, Steven, Helen and Margaret! #2588753

Roger Bernabo March 29, 2006

A wonderful celebration shot, great night exposure #2588931

Su Sana E. P level-classic March 29, 2006

Wow!! Wonderful image!! I feel like I'm there watching it all!! Terrific composition, Robyn!! #2589052

Rakesh Syal level-classic March 29, 2006

Immencely beautiful, Robyn!!! #2589309

Pat Gamwell March 29, 2006

Beautiful night shot, Robyn! Your celebration is sooooooo colorful! #2589454

Renee Doyle March 29, 2006

In Melbourne .... ain't that the truth!!!!!!! Wonderful capture of the opening Robyn!!! Great exposure and composition!! Fantastic fireworks capture!!!
#2589503

Paul E. Earl March 30, 2006

Wonderful capture Robyn. Really lovely.
PS: I won't pass comment on Melbourne's weather. LOL #2589788

Kate Jackson March 30, 2006

WOW great capture Robyn! #2589868

Bridgette B March 30, 2006

Wow...what an impressive image!! Great job, Robyn! #2589980

Anita Ott March 30, 2006

Totally awesome. Great detail & lighting. Very well done! #2590431

Donna Roberts March 31, 2006

You've done a wonderful job capturing these fireworks Robyn.
Great image!!
Aussie, aussie, aussie!!!
:-) ddu
#2596072

Robyn Mackenzie April 02, 2006

Thank you, Roger, Susan, Rakesh, Pat, Renee, Paul, Kate, Bridgette, Anita and Donna! You are very kind. :o) Robyn #2601457

James E. Coleman level-classic April 03, 2006

Robyn,
This is a very pretty view. I like the star effect of either your lens or filter.
Really nice, always good to see someone fomr another country. Love Aurtralia! Thanks for letting us see some.
Jim #2603391

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