"The Chorus" [Contest Finalists February 2004]
Uploaded: February 15, 2004 21:39:32
f8 @ 60, Minolta 28-85, January in the Canadian North. One way to stay sane in winter is to raise and photograph these phalaenopsis or "butterfly orchids".
Stanley J. Contrades February 15, 2004
And the music plays on! Like gently falling stars, these are, Bill! Gorgeous display and colors!Evy Johansen February 16, 2004
I agree - simply beautiful, Bill!!! #380244Bill Morgenstern February 16, 2004
Stan and Evy, thank you for your comments. They are really appreciated.Cheers - Bill #380917
Terry R. Hatfield February 16, 2004
Great Image Bill Love the Colors!Bill Morgenstern February 16, 2004
Thanks for the support Terry.Bill #381497
Rita Richter March 19, 2004
Congratulations Bill on being a finalist! I had not seen the pic before(there are so many)but it's lovely........kind regards Rita #431208Patricia A. Kuniega March 19, 2004
Congrats and best of luck on this beauty Bill! #431281Donna W. Neal March 19, 2004
A real masterpiece Bill.Colette M. Metcalf March 19, 2004
A big congrats to you, Bill!!! #433623Bill Morgenstern March 19, 2004
Rita, Pat, Donna and Colette - I just walked in the door from a couple day trip to Duluth and your congrats greeted me. Thanks for your support and comments!! I was really surprised to be in the finals. Maybe someday soon I'll get even further.Kind Regards - Bill #434192
Ron Goldman March 19, 2004
Congratulations Bill!!!! #434437Stanley J. Contrades March 19, 2004
Applause, applause, Bill!! Congratulations on your win and the best of luck to you!Cathy Barrows March 19, 2004
Congrats!...beautiful #435137Bill Morgenstern March 19, 2004
Ron, Stan and Cathy - Thanks for your support. This feels great.Bill #435149
Terry R. Hatfield March 19, 2004
Hi Bill! What A Great Finalist You Have Here My Friend!Well Deserved! Good Luck Down The Line! #435410Evy Johansen March 19, 2004
Many congratulations, Bill! #435510Judith G. Secco March 20, 2004
Stunning, Bill. Congrats and best of luck on this beautiful image.Bill Morgenstern March 20, 2004
Many thanks Terry, Evy, and Judy. Much appreciated.Bill #436490
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