Inspiring Photo: MS. SUNSHINE! #1435552

MS. SUNSHINE!

Uploaded: November 09, 2005

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D&M. 10 sec., f8, ISO 100, RAW, Aperture Priority, 100mm Macro lens, tripod, shutter release cable.

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Kerby Pfrangle November 09, 2005 0

Stan

Wonderful detail, color and presention and crop.

Love the black background bring this image to a standout.

Nicely done.

Kerby #340705

Janine Russell November 09, 2005 0

Stan, excellent detail, colors and composition; great title. #2052515

Desiree M. Bento November 09, 2005 0

Just lovely, Stan! #2052529

Jill Odice November 09, 2005 0

Your title made me smile. I don't know why I always think of flowers as feminine...especially since the friends I sometimes work for in the flower shop are guys :-) This is just what it says! Sunshiney yellow and cheerful :-) #2052531

Paul E. Earl November 09, 2005 0

Beautiful image, Stan! I love your florals! #2052570

Jenny Bosmans November 09, 2005 0

Gorgeous composition, details and colors, Stan!! Love it! #2052629

Carolyn J. Connolly November 09, 2005 0

This is just SO-O beautiful, Stan...but what else would we expect from you?!! ;o) WONDERFUL macro floral capture, with GORGEOUS colours, details, composition, AND lighting!! :o) I LOVE your title, too!! ;o) #2052669

Paul Michko November 09, 2005 0

Radiant perspective, Stan. #2052729

Rakesh Syal November 09, 2005 0

Teriffic composition and exposure, Stan!!! #2052757

Donald K. Cherry November 09, 2005 0

Pure beauty, Stan! Love your comp, colors and DoF! Haven't heard from you in a few days..hope all is well with you!! #2052771

Tammy Scott November 09, 2005 0

WOW! This is a WINNER for sure! #2052820

William C. Raco November 09, 2005 0

Wow, the color, contrast and detail are gorgeous!
Wonderful photo, Stan!

bill #2052868

Joy Rector November 09, 2005 0

gorgeous #2052929

Jeff Robinson November 09, 2005 0

Outstanding comp, color, detail and presentation Stan! Jeff #2053140

Janet L. Skinner November 09, 2005 0

Spectacular color and detail, Stan!!!! Absolutely gorgeous!!! #2053141

Adilson F. Ferreira November 09, 2005 0

Wonderful colors and details Stan!!! #2053189

Brian Cassar November 09, 2005 0

Beautiful macro shot Stan. Well done! #2053291

Darren K. Fisher November 09, 2005 0

No one can capture the beauty of flowers like you. The colors and detail here are just stunning. #2053525

Kara L. Hendricks November 09, 2005 0

Wonderful details and perfect composition Stan.... WOW!!! #2053574

Carla Metzler November 09, 2005 0

Beautiful details and color, Stan! Very beautiful image. #2053640

Roger Bernabo November 09, 2005 0

Beautiful, just gorgeous! #2053691

Cathy Stancil November 09, 2005 0

Perfection !! Absolutely sublime ! #2054205

Shelly A. Van Camp November 09, 2005 0

Just Stunning!!!! Love this! ALoha~ #2054371

Deborah Sandidge November 09, 2005 0

Beautiful and dramatic portrait of this sunshine flower, Stan!! #2054796

Linda Proctor November 09, 2005 0

Fantastic Stan!!Gorgeous color and love the black background!! #2054832

Stanley J. Contrades November 09, 2005 0

I appreciate your generous responses and am very thankful for them!! Mahalo to you, Kerby, Janine, Desiree, Jill O., Paul E., Jenny, Carolyn, Paul M., Rakesh, Donald, Tammy, bill, Joy, Jeff, Janet, Adilson, Brian, Jill F., Darren, Kara, Carla, Roger, Cathy, Shelly, Deborah, and Linda, for taking the time to respond and also for your support!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2054856

Goshka G. November 09, 2005 0

Beautifully framed piece of sunshine, Stan!! #2055207

Karen Engelbreth November 09, 2005 0

Wonderful flower shot, Stan! #2055300

Jill Flynn November 09, 2005 0

EXQUISITE Stan. It doesn't get any better than this. It is just perfect!! #2055888

Claudia Kuhn November 10, 2005 0

Lovely sunny sunflower for our rainy day here in NY! Beautiful!! #2056191

Kristi A. Howson November 10, 2005 0

Sooooo beautiful Stan...love everything about this..the light, color, composition, detail..and I love that title:) #2056704

Daniel Diaz November 10, 2005 0

Absolutly GORGEOUS Stan, EXCELLENT framing!!! #2057308

Stanley J. Contrades November 10, 2005 0

Goshka, Karen, Jill, Claudia, Kristi, and Daniel, Thank You! Your support and responses are very much appreciated!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2059074

Marsha S. Smith November 10, 2005 0

This is gorgeous, Stan. I love everything about it.....the bright yellow...the dark bg...the incredible detail... and the wonderful crop! #2060194

Stanley J. Contrades November 11, 2005 0

Hi, Marsha, and thanks very much for your wonderful response!! I appreciate it as always!! Hope you're having a great week and an even better weekend!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2061348

Marie Fields November 11, 2005 0

Stunning image, Stan! Excellent in every way!!! #2063937

Candice C. Calhoun November 12, 2005 0

This is a pristine stunner, Stan! Wow, DO I just LOVE this!!! Great deep warm color, tremendous macro as well! Have a great weekend, Stan!

ccc #2065223

Stanley J. Contrades November 13, 2005 0

Marie and Candice, thank you very much, ladies, and I am grateful for your supportive and encouraging responses!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2070251

Noel Baebler November 13, 2005 0

WOW! Beautiful yellows and that clarity! #2070401

Stanley J. Contrades November 14, 2005 0

Hi, Noel!! Thank You! for taking the time to stop in and comment! Am always grateful for your kindness and support!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2071989

Corinne M. Thompson December 20, 2005 0

Stan, Congrats on this Finalist! :) #2202254

Adilson F. Ferreira December 20, 2005 0

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Stan!!! #2202739

Candice C. Calhoun December 20, 2005 0

Congratulations for this second beautiful finalist, gl in the next round!

ccc #2202925

Sergio La Spina December 20, 2005 0

Congratulatio for your finalist!! #2203385

Laura Clay-Ballard December 20, 2005 0

congrats on this awsome finalist! #2203571

Deborah Sandidge December 20, 2005 0

Love that gold, congratulations, Stan!! #2204219

Jill Flynn December 20, 2005 0

So, so beautiful Stan. Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round! #2204625

Terry L. Ellis December 20, 2005 0

Congratulations, Stan, on this beautiful finalist! #2205072

Jim Kinnunen December 20, 2005 0

I love the composition, colors and details on this one Stan...congratulations!!! #2205119

Stanley J. Contrades December 20, 2005 0

Thanks very much for your generous and encouraging responses, Corinne, Adilson, Candice, Sergio, Laura, Deborah, Jill, Terry, and Jim! Best wishes to all of you with your images and a most Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2205249

Jill Odice December 20, 2005 0

Congrats Stan! I love this cheerful and sunny shot! #2205797

Stephen Zacker December 20, 2005 0

Really super composition and detail. Congratulations #2206212

Chris Budny December 21, 2005 0

Congratulations on your Finalist! This is really spectacular! What kind of lighting did you have, to enable 10 seconds of exposure? #2206621

Kristi A. Howson December 21, 2005 0

Outstanding beauty Stan... Congratulations on this wonderful finalist and good luck in the next round! #2207394

Nobu Nagase December 21, 2005 0

Most beautiful happy sunshine image!!!
Many congratulations, Stan!!!
Best wishes on the next round!!! #2207549

Stanley J. Contrades December 21, 2005 0

Thank you very much for your generous congratulatory responses, Jill, Stephen, Christopher, Kristi, and Nobi! I do appreciate and value them!
Christopher: This was shot indoors and the white balance set to Cloudy with natural light coming from a side window.
Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2207697

Rakesh Syal December 21, 2005 0

Congratulations on all your wonderful finalists, Stan!!! #2207907

Donna W. Neal December 21, 2005 0

Congratulations on another excellent finalist Stan #2208693

Deb Holmes-Hatfield December 21, 2005 0

Congrats to you again Stan, well done! #2209175

December 21, 2005 0

Beautiful Stan!
Congratulations and the best of luck in the next step!

#2209860

Stanley J. Contrades December 21, 2005 0

Thank You!, Rakesh, Jill, Donna, Deb, and Reine!! Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and an even Happier New Year!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2209892

Jenny Bosmans December 21, 2005 0

Congratulations on another beautiful finalist, Stan!! #2210227

Terry R. Hatfield December 22, 2005 0

Lovely Lighting And Comp Stan!!Well Done!Congratulations To You:-) #2211128

Stanley J. Contrades December 22, 2005 0

Thank you very much, Jenny and Terry, and I am very grateful for congratulatory response! Congratulations to you as well!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2213093

February 08, 2006 0

Beautiful shot... great composition, detail and color... #2392462

Stanley J. Contrades February 09, 2006 0

Many thanks, Joseph, and I appreciate the generosity in your response!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2396778

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