Inspiring Photo: Beacon #722164

Beacon

Uploaded: February 09, 2005 00:06:20

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Some flowers refuse to be ignored. Like a beacon, they demand attention.

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Phil Sauvey February 09, 2005

Dan,

BEAUTIFUL! Wonderful color and detail. The dark background just sets if afire! Wonderfully presented!!! #213634

Dan Holm February 09, 2005

Excellent capture Dan - love the contrast between the vibrant yellow and the dark BG.
BTW - it makes a nice compliment to Jordi's bloom that is next door to yours tonight.
:-)
Donna Roberts
#1092321

Jordi Delgado February 09, 2005

Well, What can I say?? You know how I love your flowers shots and this is just another one of to show off your talent!

:-)) #1092325

Stanley J. Contrades February 09, 2005

WOW, fabulous and stunning colors, Dan, and love those green stockinged 'legs' on this dancing beauty! Gorgeous display! This page sure is filled with floral entries tonight!
Much Aloha,
Stan #1092347

Paul Michko February 09, 2005

Beautiful composition and detail, Dan. #1092378

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 09, 2005

This is just gorgeous, Dan! I guess you were smart to pay attention to it! #1092381

Alan L. Borror February 09, 2005

Beautiful, Dan! The lighting here is just marvelous. Great job as always. #1092394

Donald K. Cherry February 09, 2005

Beautiful shot, Dan! Lighting, crop, colors and DoF are excellent! #1092399

Bonnie C. Lackey February 09, 2005

The title says it all... #1092452

Bob Cammarata February 09, 2005

Like the full-frame look against the dark background. #1092516

Cathy Gregor February 09, 2005

WOW!
This is gorgeous, Dan!
Like your title and caption as well.
-cathy
#1092521

Janet L. Skinner February 09, 2005

This is just so BEAUTIFUL, Dan!!!!!! #1092558

Cindy Paquette February 09, 2005

Taking center frame, all petals wide open displaying bright, gorgeous colors against the black bg, I'd say that this beautiful lily will get all the attention that it (and you) deserve! A stunning flower image Dan! #1092599

Colette M. Metcalf February 09, 2005

BEAUTIFUL, Dan!!! #1092609

Kelly Abernathy February 09, 2005

Beautiful! -K #1092680

Charlene Bayerle February 09, 2005

This one deserves attention...just gorgeous Dan!!! #1092779

Kara L. Hendricks February 09, 2005

Brilliant Dan! #1092888

Jane Summa February 09, 2005

Fantastic color and detail, Dan! Beautiful! #1092928

Casey A. Hanson February 09, 2005

Beautiful! #1092930

Mata Patan February 09, 2005

Excellent Dan!! #1092997

Jessica McCollam February 09, 2005

Just BEAUTIFUL, Dan!! Love the vivid yellow! EXCELLENT!:) #1093015

Donna J. Taff February 09, 2005

Beautiful, Dan!!! #1093081

Adilson F. Ferreira February 09, 2005

Wonderful colors and composition Dan!!! I love the dark background and lighting!!! #1093092

Mellanie February 09, 2005

I love the lighting and the black bg! Outstanding image, Dan! #1093144

Kristi A. Howson February 09, 2005

Love the perspective and comp...great lighting and detail as well!!!! #1093300

Marcie A. Fowler February 09, 2005

Beautifully captured and presented Dan. Love that bright yellow against the dark background! Just gorgeous! #1093393

Gloria B. Wood February 09, 2005

Outstanding flower beacon...I love it...very well done! #1093420

Cathy Stancil February 09, 2005

Marvelous, Dan ! #1093461

Roger Bernabo February 09, 2005

Great flower shot, love the colors, wonderful #1093475

Claudia Kuhn February 09, 2005

Just striking Dan, wonderful colors shown off so well against the black bg.! #1093491

Brinn MacDougall February 09, 2005

Count me in, Dan..another beauty indeed! #1093527

Darren K. Fisher February 09, 2005

WOW Dan gorgeous colors and beautifully captured. #1093565

Carla Metzler February 09, 2005

Amazingly beautiful, Dan. Such stunning colors! #1093604

Laurence Saliba February 09, 2005

Dan these flower images are fantastic!!! #1093640

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 09, 2005

Another excellent capture. The colors are amazing!! #1093704

Evy Johansen February 09, 2005

Fabulous shot, Dan! Wonderful clarity, colors, light and composition! Beautiful! #1093739

February 09, 2005

Beautiful shot, Dan!
~ Amy ~

#1093746

Nobu Nagase February 09, 2005

This is a stunner!!!
Rich colors, great clarity, and details.
so beautiful! #1093798

Sharon Day February 09, 2005

Absolutely beautiful!!! Gorgeous color and lighting! Well done! #1093856

Cathy Barrows February 09, 2005

gorgeous...love the composition and crop #1093939

kathy wolfe February 09, 2005

WOW!! Fantastic!! Tremendous colors, lovely comp and crop!!!! #1093968

Marsha S. Smith February 09, 2005

Beautiful colors and detail against the black. I love it. #1094000

Deborah C. Lewinson February 09, 2005

This flower is indeed a beacon, Dan, due to your excellent capture and presentation!
-Debby #1094020

Tammy L. Odell February 09, 2005

Just gorgeous Dan!!Excellent shot!! #1094027

Tammy L. Odell February 09, 2005

Just gorgeous Dan!!Excellent shot!! #1094028

cj patterson February 09, 2005

Gorgeous Dan!! #1094045

Stan Kwasniowski February 09, 2005

Dan, that is beautiful as ever, in fact I think tomorrow I am going to the nursery and photograph flowers, thanks

Stan Kwasniowski #1094084

Elisabeth A. Gay February 09, 2005

Stunning Dan, as always!
Ann #1094212

Stacey M February 09, 2005

Wow, it definately got my attention. Beautiful Dan!!! #1094213

Stephen Zacker February 09, 2005

Beautiful detail and colors #1094247

Terry R. Hatfield February 09, 2005

Beautiful Dan, Excellent Lighting And Colors!! #1094315

Deb Holmes-Hatfield February 09, 2005

Very very beautiful Dan! #1094316

Dan Holm February 09, 2005

Phillip, Donna R., Jordi, Stan C., Paul, Carolyn, Alan, Donald, Bonnie, Bob, Cathy G., Janet, Cindy, Colette, K, Charlene, Kara, Jane, Casey, Mata, Jessica, Donna T., Adilson, Mellanie, Kristi, Marcie, Gloria, Cathy S., Roger, Claudia, Brinn, Darren, Carla, Laurence, Donna P., Evy, Amy, Nobi, Sharon, Cathy B., Kathryn, Marsha, Debby, Tammy, C.J., Stan K., Ann, Stacey, Stephen, Terry and Deb: Thannk you all SO very very much!! I sincerely appreciate it! #1094366

Debra Booth February 09, 2005

A perfect title for this gorgeous vivid shot, Dan! #1094455

Carol Brill February 09, 2005

Great sunburst effect in your composition as the vivid colors and detail radiate from the dark background, Dan! #1094575

Janet S Weaver February 09, 2005

Great color and composition! Really catches the eye Dan!! #1094595

Kathleen K. Parker February 09, 2005

Great color and clarity, Dan. Really lovely!
Kathleen #1094647

William C. Raco February 09, 2005

Wow, outstanding color, detail, contrast and composition.
Gorgeous photo, Dan!!

bill

#1094662

Mary J. Costa Pearson February 09, 2005

WOW! Beautiful, gorgeous, fantasticly done!!! #1094666

Eric Highfield February 09, 2005

Your flower work is incredible, but this one really jumped off the page...as you said refusing to be ignored. Well, done, and let's hope the judges can't refuse either! #1094767

Mary K. Robison February 09, 2005

If ever a floral image earned exclamation points, this is IT, Dan!!! Radiant colors leaping offscreen, perfect composition set on dramatic black...I agree with Eric totally, especially re: the judges! #1094806

Dan Holm February 09, 2005

Debra, Carol, Janet, Kathleen, Bill, Mary C., Eric and Mary R.: Thank you so VERYU much! Your generous feedback and supportive comments are truly appreciated! #1094815

Kathleen F. Greer February 11, 2005

Gorgeous Dan!! #1098497

Judy S. Fung February 11, 2005

Very beautiful image, Dan! #1098579

Janet Detota March 15, 2005

Stunning capture! Congratulations on this and your billion other finalists! :-) #1175264

Stan Kwasniowski March 15, 2005

Dan, Congratulations

Stan Kwasniowski #1175469

Kristi A. Howson March 15, 2005

Congratulations on your finalist Dan...beautiful presentation and lighting! #1175910

Tom Andersen March 15, 2005

Congratulations again, Dan! #1176303

Deborah C. Lewinson March 15, 2005

Congrats yet again, Dan, gorgeous finalist! #1176573

S J March 15, 2005

Wow!! Congratulations on this Beautiful Finalist, Dan!! Love it!!
#1176576

Jennifer Rennison March 15, 2005

Wow, Dan, I've lost count! :) Gorgeous lighting and color, beautiful image! Congratulations on your finalist!! #1177294

Roger Bernabo March 15, 2005

Congratulations Dan! #1177599

Carla Metzler March 15, 2005

Congratulations, Dan! #1177788

Nobu Nagase March 15, 2005

Congratulations, Dan!!! #1178046

Kelly Abernathy March 15, 2005

Congrats on a great finalist! -K #1178082

Jill Flynn March 15, 2005

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Dan! #1178165

Jordi Delgado March 16, 2005

Congratulations once again, Dan!!!

Good luck!!

:-)) #1178639

Colette M. Metcalf March 16, 2005

Congrats again Dan!! Beautiful! #1179351

Cathy Gregor March 16, 2005

Congrats, Dan!! It's a beauty!
-cathy #1180001

Alan L. Borror March 16, 2005

Congratulations again, Dan! Excellent. #1180949

Jonna Bergström March 16, 2005

Congratulations on this beautiful image, Dan!!! #1181078

Stacey A. Bates March 16, 2005

Congrats and best of luck on another wonderful finalist Dan!! #1181691

Donna W. Neal March 16, 2005

I've lost count but congratulations once again Dan...:) #1181859

Phil Sauvey March 16, 2005

Dan,

Another fine job! A prime example of quantity and quality for this month! I am sure we will be seeing more at the next step. Good luck with the gold! #1182075

Noel Baebler March 16, 2005

Beautiful, Dan! #1182143

Debra Booth March 16, 2005

One of my favorites, Dan! Well-deserved congratulations for the "I don't know how many-eth time!" :-) #1182342

Donna J. Taff March 16, 2005

Congrat's, Dan!!! #1182649

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas March 16, 2005

Congratulations on your beautiful image Dan!,
Amalia #1182937

Cindy Paquette March 16, 2005

A stunner lily Dan! Congratulations on this beauty! #1183149

Jim Kinnunen March 17, 2005

Excellent finalist, Dan! Congratulations!! #1183548

Stanley J. Contrades March 17, 2005

I've certainly lost count on what number this one is, Dan, but another big CONGRATULATIONS to you!! Gorgeous floral!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #1183621

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