The Phantoms of the Opera [20858 Elements of Design ]
Uploaded: June 15, 2006 01:45:35
The sun popped out for just a minute or two and I noticed the shadows of these 2 people against the wall of the Opera House.
Have a great day!!!!!
Julie Robinson June 15, 2006
A really fantastic capture Renee- well done! #465216
Su Sana E. P
June 15, 2006
Donna Roberts June 15, 2006
Fantastic composition Renee.....such a unique view of this iconic structure....well done!Paul Michko June 15, 2006
OH MY GOSH!!! This is absolutely incredible, Renee. A real winner here. The composition is so compelling and perfect. #2898165Ray Clarke June 15, 2006
Great composition and timing Renee!!!(R) #2898182
William C. Raco
June 15, 2006
Bill #2898199
Carolyn J. Connolly June 15, 2006
Renee, you get another BIG *wow* from me, too - WOW!!! ;o) This is just a FABULOUS image of our iconic Sydney Opera House!! GREAT eye to see the two 'phantoms' shadows, and GREAT timing to capture this shot at just the right moment!! WONDERFUL title, colours, lighting, details, design elements, AND composition!! DEFINITELY a winner in MY eyes - I LOVE this image!! :o) #2898455Pat Gamwell June 15, 2006
No doubt about it...this is a WINNER! Extremely eye appealing! Split second timing & a great sense of composition was needed for this & you came away with a SUPERB shot! #2899098Inge S. Lasmana June 15, 2006
Outstanding presentation, Renee! the composition, colors and framing are really excellent! #2899775
Dennis Flanagan
June 15, 2006
Roger Bernabo June 15, 2006
Great eye, a tremendous image Renee! #2901109
Janine Russell
June 15, 2006
Renee Doyle June 15, 2006
Thanks so very much Julie, Susan, Donna, Paul, Ray, Bill, Carolyn, Pat, Inge, Dennis, Roger and Janine!!!!!Robyn Mackenzie June 15, 2006
WOW! This is amazing, Renee! Superbly done! Love the title, too. :o) Have a great weekend! #2902302
Chris Budny
June 16, 2006
Evy Johansen
June 17, 2006
Stefan G June 20, 2006
This is so great in many ways, Renee! #2923352John Connolly June 21, 2006
Wonderful silhouettes to enhance the Opera House sail, in this outstanding capture, Renee! #2929623Corinne M. Thompson June 23, 2006
Awesome capture! #2943306Goshka G. June 24, 2006
Perfect shot, and a sure winner, if I may predict!!;-) #2945056Renee Doyle June 28, 2006
Many thanks Robyn, Christopher, Evy, Stefan, John, Corinne and Goshka!!Carol McCants June 30, 2006
Stunning photo and I agree...this should be a winner! #2971238Susana Ms Heide July 14, 2006
Renee I'm just coming across this incredible image now for the first time and my jaw literally dropped!!WOW!!! What amazing graphics! It gives the appearance that the two people are behind a giant fan. I might as well congratulate you already because it's a WINNER ALL THE WAY!! #3029983Lorraine A. Cook July 24, 2006
Congratulations on this stunning finalist, Renee!<:)) #3072967
Su Sana E. P
July 24, 2006
Pat Gamwell July 24, 2006
No surprise here, my friend! This is one of my favorites from you! CONGRATS! #3073337
Evy Johansen
July 25, 2006
Candice C. Calhoun
July 25, 2006
ccc #3073961
Chris Budny
July 25, 2006
Jenny Bosmans July 25, 2006
Congratulations on another beautiful finalist, Renee! :) #3076540Tamera S. Phillips July 25, 2006
Congrats again Renee. You sure have an eye for beautiful photo's! Good luck. #3076635Nadya Johnson July 25, 2006
Congratulations, Renee! #3077252Kay Beausoleil July 25, 2006
Congratulatins, Renee, on your finalist for this excellent capture! #3077286
Marilyn K. Lincecum
July 25, 2006
Mick Burkey July 25, 2006
Great capture, Renee! Timing is everything, eh? Congratulations on the finals and good luck in the next round. #3078758Tarun Bose July 25, 2006
Congrats Renee for being finalist for this deserving shot. This one is heading for a big prize. Best of luck. #3078983
Linda D. Lester
July 25, 2006
Roger Bernabo July 25, 2006
A great eye to make your Finalist Renee! #3079194
Nancy L. Green
July 25, 2006
Robyn Mackenzie July 25, 2006
My favourite of all your fantastic finalists, Renee! This is so beautifully captured - the mood is marvellous! :o) Robyn #3081243
Sherry Stricklin Boles
July 25, 2006
Rakesh Syal
July 26, 2006
Jeff Robinson
July 26, 2006
Ken Smith
July 26, 2006
Renee Doyle July 26, 2006
Thanks to everyone for all your congratulations!!!!Margaret Sikora July 27, 2006
Im sorry I missed this stunning finalist photo ,it is so beautiful I can see why it is a finalist Renee,all the best with the next round. #3088101Darryl Wilkinson July 27, 2006
Outstanding finalist, Renee (winner in my opinion :))! Congratulations on ALL of your awards this month! WTG!!! #3091430Paul E. Earl July 27, 2006
BIG, BIG, BIG congratulations, Renee!! #3092354Darryl Wilkinson July 27, 2006
Renee, How about 2nd place winner?? :) CONGRATULATIONS!!! #3092366Sylvia Rossler July 27, 2006
Big congrats on your win Renee :o) #3092374Lynne Morris July 27, 2006
Congratulations Renee, this is one awesome shot, love it. #3092376
Su Sana E. P
July 27, 2006
Pat Gamwell July 27, 2006
WooHooooo! BIG CONGRATS on the GOLD one! #3092488Stanley J. Contrades July 28, 2006
CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place win, Renee!
Evy Johansen
July 28, 2006
Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 28, 2006
Outstanding!! A truly awesome shot!! #3092739Donna Roberts July 28, 2006
I am SO HAPPY that this got the nod from the judges....great to see the golden disc beneath this image Renee.Renee Doyle July 28, 2006
You guys are way too kind - thanks so much!!! Have a wonderful weekend!#3093117
Jenny Bosmans July 28, 2006
Congratulations on this beautiful winner, Renee! :) #3093249Wally Orlowsky July 28, 2006
Congratulations on this dramatic winner, Renee! #3093327Hendrik Storme July 28, 2006
Big congrats with your fantastic winner!!! #3093356
Ken Smith
July 28, 2006
Daniel G. Flocke July 28, 2006
Renee - Congratulations on your 2nd Place Winner!!!~Daniel #3093711
Debbie Hartley July 28, 2006
Congratulations on this awesome winner Renee! #3093968
Nancy L. Green
July 28, 2006
Chris Budny
July 28, 2006
David L. Luchowski July 28, 2006
This is a great winning image,Renee.You do beautiful work. #3094538
Laurence Saliba
July 28, 2006
Jill Flynn July 28, 2006
Great eye and shot Renee. Congratulations on your win! #3094762
Marilyn K. Lincecum
July 28, 2006
Kay Beausoleil July 28, 2006
Congratulations, Renee, on your win for this neat image! #3094769Carla Metzler July 28, 2006
Congratulations, Renee! :D #3094999Mick Burkey July 28, 2006
So glad this was recognized, Renee. Congratulations on the win!! #3095282Nadya Johnson July 28, 2006
WAY TO GO, Renee! So glad this STUNNING photo made the winners' circle! A HUGE Congratulations!! Well done and well deserved! #3095598
Gail Vitikacs
July 28, 2006
Sharon Day July 28, 2006
BIG Congratulations, Renee!!! WTG! #3096014Susana Ms Heide July 28, 2006
I was so sure this image would be here Renee!!! I'll CONGRATULATE you again because this recognition is so well deserved!! WTG girl!! #3096241Tarun Bose July 28, 2006
Big congratulations Renee for being a winner for this fantastic shot. I had predicted earlier. Well done. #3096257
William C. Raco
July 28, 2006
Bill #3096610
Graham D. Sher July 28, 2006
this is just wonderful Renee and a deserved winner #3096814Paul Michko July 28, 2006
Hey Renee, I told you this was a winner. Very big congratulations on an incredibly deserved win. #3097050Kristi A. Howson July 28, 2006
Love the lead in with the dynamic lines to the shadows. Fantastic Renee! Congratulations on this wonderful Winner!!! #3097247Lorraine A. Cook July 28, 2006
Congratulations on this awesome win, Renee!<:)) #3097351Renee Doyle July 28, 2006
WOW!!!! Thanks so much everyone - I really do appreciate all of your kinds words and congratulations!!!!!!Margaret Sikora July 29, 2006
Congratulations Renee on this beautiful win. #3097569Colette M. Metcalf July 29, 2006
Congratulations to you on your win, Renee!!! #3097674Glenn E. Urquhart July 29, 2006
An Absolutely Stunning Photo, in all respects.... A HUGH CONGRATS on your award, Renee!!! VERY WELL DONE! Cheers, Glenn. #3098242Stephen Zacker July 29, 2006
Stunning. Congratulations #3098680
Jeff Robinson
July 29, 2006
Life Expressions July 30, 2006
Congrats on your second place win!!!! #3103169
Janine Russell
July 30, 2006
Renee Doyle July 30, 2006
Many many thanks Margaret, Colette, Glenn, Stephen, Jeff, Robin and Janine!!
Terry L. Ellis
August 03, 2006
Darryl Wilkinson August 06, 2006
Renee, BIG CONGRATULATIONS on your POTD! OUTSTANDING!!! #3129558Julie Robinson August 06, 2006
This photo is amazing & deserves the potd as well as its win- well done Renee! #3129566
Ronda Chatelle
August 06, 2006
Lynne Morris August 06, 2006
Congratulations on your POTD well deserved Renee it's an awesome capture. #3129587Susie Peek-Swint August 06, 2006
Many congrats on your win and POTD Renee ~ well done! #3129616Carolyn J. Connolly August 06, 2006
WAY TO GO, Renee!! Sincere CONGRATULATIONS on your Second Place win with this image, AND, also on it being chosen as the Photo of the Day today!! It is a M-O-S-T *deserving* image, and Phil and I are both SO-O pleased for you!! Safe travelling, Renee and Barry!! :o) #3129635
Candice C. Calhoun
August 06, 2006
ccc #3129642
Graeme yew Chow August 06, 2006
Renee, congratulation on this beautiful POTD. #3129693
Laurence Saliba
August 06, 2006
Milan Banik August 06, 2006
ongratulations, Renee,love this composition from my heart. #3129721Paul Michko August 06, 2006
And yet another acolade for this awesome shot. Big congratulations, Renee. #3129727Wally Orlowsky August 06, 2006
Congratulations on this stunning POTD, Renee! #3129775David Phalen August 06, 2006
Congrats on a well deserved POTD! #3129782Joy Rector August 06, 2006
congrats on the POTD #3129819Kara L. Hendricks August 06, 2006
Congratulations Renee!!!!! #3130023Laura Clay-Ballard August 06, 2006
awesome work! congrats! #3130088Stephen Zacker August 06, 2006
Congratulations #3130151
Nancy L. Green
August 06, 2006
Sharon Day August 06, 2006
Congratulations on POTD as well, Renee!!! WTG! #3130329Susana Ms Heide August 06, 2006
Yayyyy!! Another day in the spotlight Renee!!! This image really is OUTSTANDING in every way! MANY CONGRATS once again on this awesome POTD!!!! #3130363
Terry L. Ellis
August 06, 2006
Jill Flynn August 06, 2006
Congratulations on your POTD Renee! A well deserved win and POTD as well. Great shot! #3130486Karen Engelbreth August 06, 2006
Big congrats on your POTD, Renee :0)) #3130695RC Fritz August 06, 2006
Congrats on your POTD, Renee! §8^D} #3130786
Guy D. Biechele
August 06, 2006
Siete Meeter August 06, 2006
Congratulations.Beautifully done.#3131104
Mary Clarke August 06, 2006
Congratulations on POTD Renee, what a great image! #3131263
William C. Raco
August 06, 2006
Bill #3131694
Evy Johansen
August 06, 2006
Robyn Mackenzie August 06, 2006
Fantastic POTD, Renee - another well-deserved honour for this superb image! What a great bon voyage gift as you head off on your latest trip. Bring back some more winners!!! :o) Robyn #3132536Allan L. Dy August 06, 2006
Absolute winner Renee! Congratulations! #3132584Helen N. McHugh August 07, 2006
What a capture, Renee! Congratulations on your win & POTD! #3133044Debbie Hartley August 07, 2006
Awesome shot Renee! Congratulations on your POTD! #3133127
Ken Smith
August 07, 2006
Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 09, 2006
Outstanding image, a deserving win and potd!! Great job! #3144447Renee Doyle September 21, 2006
A belated but very big thankyou to you all for your wonderful comments and congratulations!!!! I appreciate it very much!Hurk (Steve) Hurkett January 12, 2007
Really like the colors and PoV .. Renee ... Nice work and congrats on your PotD ..Steve Hurkett #3810823
Vladan D. Djordjevic January 12, 2007
Beautiful photo! Great composition, color, lighting, lines, design! #3813982Roger Fry February 10, 2007
Your eye never fails to see, and your finger never fails to follow !Roger #3935126
Hurk (Steve) Hurkett February 28, 2007
Beautiful capture and details,Renee ... congrats on your PoTD and 2nd Place winner .... steve #4005587Brett Dolsen January 17, 2008
Renee I was humbled by your comments on my Opera House photos but this one of yours was a very deserved winner!!Mary K. Robison October 22, 2011
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