CENTER OF ATTENTION!!
Uploaded: October 11, 2005
EoD. Water Lily. PS CS CCW rotation, cropped, USM, and VP Radiant filter added!
Patty Razonable October 11, 2005 0
This is absolutely beautiful, Stan!! The DOF and clarity is superbly outstanding!! Love the colors!! #324665Rob Bishop October 11, 2005 0
Absolutely a winner, Stan. The color, light, and effect are awesome.Rob #1939207
Paul E. Earl October 11, 2005 0
This is really striking, Stan!! I love the colour, composition and lighting!! Well done!! #1939225Leanne M.E. Boyd October 11, 2005 0
I love the colour, Stan! Beautiful shot! #1939226
Evy Johansen
October 11, 2005
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Karen Engelbreth October 11, 2005 0
Just wonderful, Stan! #1939295Paul Michko October 11, 2005 0
WOW!!! Spectacular, Stan. #1939297Kerby Pfrangle October 11, 2005 0
Outstanding colors. I love a pinwheel this color.Lovely detail. Kerby #1939316
Donald K. Cherry October 11, 2005 0
Gorgeous, Stan! Love your full frame of bold color! #1939359
Gail Vitikacs
October 11, 2005
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Bonnie C. Lackey
October 11, 2005
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Jenny Bosmans October 11, 2005 0
The title says it, Stan!! This is a fantastic eyecatcher!! Superb capture, colors and DoF!! EXCELLENT! #1939488Kathleen Clemons October 11, 2005 0
Bold and beautiful, Stan! #1939491Stephanie Lyons October 11, 2005 0
Oooh - what a beauty! Love this! #1939573Geralyn Montambault October 11, 2005 0
Excellant composition, colors and detail! Very nicely presented! #1939583Mata Patan October 11, 2005 0
Gorgeous flower!Carla Metzler October 11, 2005 0
Beautiful color and shot, Stan. #1939799Deborah Sandidge October 11, 2005 0
Stunning color, beautifully composed, Stan! #1940179Nina Shields October 11, 2005 0
Stan, I think we're running out of words to describe this amazing photo; the clarity and shading in the colors are magnificent; another true work of art! #1940605Judy S. Fung October 11, 2005 0
Beautiful colors and shot, Stan! #1941076Stanley J. Contrades October 11, 2005 0
Patty, Rob, Paul E., Leanne, Evy, Karen, Paul M., Kerby, Donald, Gail, Bonnie, Jenny, Kathleen, Stephanie, Geralyn, Mata, Carla, Deborah, Nina, and Judy, Thank You! I wasn't too sure about this one in that it might be a little too close to center :-)!! As always I appreciate everyone's kind and generous support!Christian P. Nicolas October 11, 2005 0
Very nice shot. #1941250Dan Holm October 11, 2005 0
Whoa!!! .... PERFECT title for this magnificent macro, Stan!! This just leaps off the monitor!! I absolutely love it! #1941651Donna Roberts October 12, 2005 0
I am not adding thing new but please let me say how much I love this glorious image Stan.
Deborah Lewinson
October 12, 2005
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Danilo Piccioni October 12, 2005 0
perfect as usual! #1944078Stanley J. Contrades October 12, 2005 0
You're all too kind and I appreciate all of the wonderful responses to this image that I have worked on and never felt good about the results until now!! Thank you very much, Christian, Dan, Donna, Deborah, and Dado, for your kindness!!Noel Baebler October 12, 2005 0
Flaming and electric, Stan! #1945436Cathy Stancil October 13, 2005 0
Incredibly beautiful !!! #1946368Stacey A. Bates October 13, 2005 0
Wonderful image Stan!! Great color and composition!! #1947734Navin Talwar October 14, 2005 0
Candice C. Calhoun
October 14, 2005
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ccc #1952850
Shelly A. Van Camp
October 15, 2005
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Stanley J. Contrades October 15, 2005 0
Noel, Cathy, Jill, Stacey, Navin, Candice, and Shelly, Thank You! all very much for your supportive responses for which I am very grateful!!Kaye Burazin October 16, 2005 0
better than excellent!!! #1956720Stanley J. Contrades October 16, 2005 0
:-)!! Thanks very much, Kaye, and I do appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity!! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!!Carolyn J. Connolly October 16, 2005 0
REALLY beautiful image AND effects, Stan!! GREAT job!! :o) #1957029Stanley J. Contrades October 16, 2005 0
Hi, Carolyn!! As always I'm very grateful for your kind and gracious comments ... Thank You!!
Hasmik Hatamian
October 16, 2005
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Lani T. Broadbent
October 17, 2005
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Jill Flynn October 18, 2005 0
This is just stunning and so beautiful Stan. It is artistic and elegant. Your treatment is just gorgeous! #1963728Stanley J. Contrades October 18, 2005 0
Thank you, Hasmik, and thank you for taking the time to stop by and comment!Thank you, too, Lani, and you're doing very well as it is and hope you're having fun with your craft.
Thanks very much, Jill, for your encouraging responses.
I do appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness in responding!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #1966362
Sandra Freyler October 18, 2005 0
Gorgeous image! Very beautiful! #1966687Elisabeth A. Gay October 18, 2005 0
This is stunning, Stan!!Stanley J. Contrades October 19, 2005 0
Thank You! very much, Sandra! It's always nice to hear from someone "new" and your response is very much appreciated!!Thanks once again, Ann, for being so supportive!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #1967470
Pu Chen October 19, 2005 0
Beautiful effect and easily be the center of attention. Great shot, Stan! #1967760
Jill Odice
October 20, 2005
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Stanley J. Contrades October 20, 2005 0
Pu, Reine, and Jill, many thanks to you for your wonderful support and also for taking the time out of your busy day to stop and comment!! I am very grateful for your kindnesses!!Corinne M. Thompson November 23, 2005 0
Another winner! Congrats! #2108995Robyn Mackenzie November 23, 2005 0
Another awesome and well-deserved finalist, Stan! Congratulations! #2109078Mary K. Robison November 23, 2005 0
Hey, Mr. Multi-Finalist ~ Way to Go!!!Deb Holmes-Hatfield November 23, 2005 0
Congrats again, Stan, on another well deserved finalist! #2110850Jenny Bosmans November 23, 2005 0
And another GREAT finalist, Stan!! Congratulations again!! #2110886KHAWLA Haddad November 23, 2005 0
Congratulations on this awesome finalist....Best of luck in the next round! #2112902Sharon Day November 23, 2005 0
Absolutely gorgeous, Stan!!! Big congratulations on this wonderful finalist! Good luck next round! #2113399Jill Flynn November 23, 2005 0
Congratulations AGAIN on another BEAUTIFUL finalist Stan!! You are hot this month!!! #2113922Chris Macer November 24, 2005 0
Congrats again, Stan! :) #2114906Stanley J. Contrades November 24, 2005 0
Your supportive and congratulatory responses are very much appreciated, Corinne, Robyn, Mary, deb, Jenny, Kelly, Sharon, Jill, Chris, and Reine! Thanks You! for stopping in to comment especially on these busy next few days :-)!!Kristi A. Howson November 24, 2005 0
Love these pinks...and the perspective/composition is tops Stan! Congratulations and good luck in the next round! #2115631
Jill Odice
November 24, 2005
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Adilson F. Ferreira
November 24, 2005
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Danilo Piccioni November 24, 2005 0
what a month!!!Stanley J. Contrades November 24, 2005 0
Many thanks for your congratulatory response and always being supportive, Kristi, Jill, Adilson, and Dado!!Stanley J. Contrades November 27, 2005 0
Thanks very much, Jill, and thank you for being so supportive, for which I am grateful!!Diana L. Ralph September 15, 2006 0
What a great name for this - it certainly is a commanding presence!!! Again, your work is stunning! A feast for my eyes! #3314358Stanley J. Contrades September 16, 2006 0
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