A Dash of Purple

© Stanley J. Contrades

A Dash of Purple

Uploaded: January 25, 2004 00:19:34

Description

Kaua'i, Hawai'i; 1/350ss, f5.6, ISO 100, sunny day, backlit, White Cattleya.

Comments

Kathleen Clemons January 25, 2004

So pretty, Stan. #90957

Colette M. Metcalf January 25, 2004

Beautiful, Stan!! #346939

Donna W. Neal January 25, 2004

You really captured the beauty of this flower Stan. Love the little hint of purple on it. #347028

Gary O`Dell January 25, 2004

Very Nice Image Stan..will done..GAry O #347463

Robin L. Wehrman January 25, 2004

Beautiful image Stan, well done!!! #347781

Stanley J. Contrades January 25, 2004

Your comments are much appreciated, Kathleen, Colette, Donna, Gary and Robin. Thank you very much.
Aloha from Kaua'i,
Stan #347834

Anette Linnea Rasmussen January 27, 2004

It is simply so beautiful. Specially I like the composition.

Many regards
Anette Linnea #350470

Mary K. Robison February 05, 2004

Purple and yellow: my favorites - yum! What a frilly beauty this is, Stan! #363769

Stanley J. Contrades February 05, 2004

Many thanks, Anette, and am pleased that you enjoy the image. Thank you, too, Mary. Yes, these are very frilly orchids and make wonderful subjects.
Much Aloha,
Stan #363770

Robert Mann level-classic February 15, 2004

Very cool, Stan! Another for you! Beauty of an image. Congrats on your finalist selection and good luck! RoB #377773

Donna J. Eaton February 15, 2004

Aloha Stan and many congratulations to you!!! #378020

Murry Grigsby February 15, 2004

Congrats, howdy and good luck Stan!! #378083

Susan T. Parady February 15, 2004

Congratulations!! #378183

Kathleen Clemons February 15, 2004

Another congrats to you, Stan! #378317

Patricia A. Kuniega February 15, 2004

Positively delicious Stan! A beautiful exotic flower! Congrats on your finalist! #378484

Ron Goldman February 15, 2004

Congrats again Stan! #378840

Mary K. Robison February 15, 2004

The judges must like purple and yellow, too...GOOD! Congratulations, Stan, and best of luck next level! #379545

Stanley J. Contrades February 15, 2004

RoB, Donna, Murry (Howdy!), Susan, Kathleen, Patricia, Ron, and Mary, you're the greatest. Many thanks for your time and energy to add gracious comments for which I am grateful.
Much Aloha, and the best of luck to all of you.
Stan #379548

Lisa Pereira February 15, 2004

Congrats Stan!!!!! #379579

Stanley J. Contrades February 15, 2004

Thanks again, Lisa. Was answering your other post when this one came across!!
Aloha,
Stan #379587

Evy Johansen level-classic February 15, 2004

Wow.... Wonderful image, Stan.
Many congratulations, well derserved! #379803

Stanley J. Contrades February 15, 2004

Thanks for always being there, Evy, and I appreciate your gracious remarks! Good luck to you in the next stage!
Much Aloha,
Stan #379825

Judith G. Secco February 16, 2004

Wow, beautiful image, Stan. Congratulations and best of luck.
Judy #380598

Stacey A. Bates February 16, 2004

Congrats Stan and good luck!!
Stacey #380893

Robin L. Wehrman February 16, 2004

Congratulations Stan! #381075

Anette Linnea Rasmussen February 16, 2004

Contratulations Stan! Wish you luck with the picture!

Many regards
Anette Linnea #381266

Stanley J. Contrades February 16, 2004

Judy, Stacey, Robin, and Anette, thank you kindly for the well-wishes, as they are appreciated.
Much Aloha,
Stan #381446

Monika Sapek February 16, 2004

Great colors and details here! Many congratulations and good luck in the finals with this one, Stanley!
Monika
#381717

Stanley J. Contrades February 16, 2004

Many thanks, Monika, and we should all know very soon just where this is all going! Good luck to you as well!
Aloha,
Stan #381725

Mette Vendelboe Allison level-classic February 17, 2004

Naughty shot;-) Beautiful and so well cropped as well! Congrats and good luck! #382365

Susana Matos February 17, 2004

Congratulations,
Cheers from Portugal,Su #383674

Stanley J. Contrades February 17, 2004

I guess like beauty it's all in the eyes of the beholder! Thanks Mette! And many thanks to my long distance Portuguese neighbor, Susana! Wish my grandfather (who spoke the language fluently) had taught us!
Aloha,
Stan #383685

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