Inspiring Photo: DRAGON'S BREATH!! #774122

DRAGON'S BREATH!!

Uploaded: March 13, 2005 23:36:38

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2005:03:06, 16:41:00. 1/6sec, f5.6, ISO 100, RAW, Tripod. PS saturation, liquify filter, VP landscape filter, USM, Simplifier #1, USM. Playing in the digital darkroom again. These are red ti leaf plants.

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Donna Roberts March 13, 2005

WoW Stan - this is not what I expected when I looked at the thumbnail!
This dramatic pattern pops right out at you.
Fantastic contrasts on the bright colours!
:-) from "downunder" #224722

Dan Holm March 14, 2005

Whoa!! Now if THIS doesn;t wake me up I don;t know what will!! ... I absolutely love it, Stan!! OUTSTANDING abstract! Excellent work! #1170461

S J March 14, 2005

Wow!! Simply Outstanding!! Beautiful colors and amazing effects!!! Very effective!!! Stan, I love it a lot!! #1170473

Stanley J. Contrades March 14, 2005

I'll include the original of this image. These red ti leaf plants were shot at a 3-acre garden site of a friend's home!
Thank you, as always, Donna, Dan, and Sanjay for your continued support, encouragement, and very generous comments that I value!
With much Aloha,
Stan #1170478

Stanley J. Contrades March 14, 2005

Sorry, here is the original! #1170483

Mata Patan March 14, 2005

This is absolutely original!!! I like both shots, but the one you sent for the contest has wonderful effectts. Very nice! #1170496

Danilo Piccioni March 14, 2005

Wow! absolutely fantastic image and treatment on this very colorful photo!

I love it!
Dado #1170507

Stanley J. Contrades March 14, 2005

Good evening, or good morning depending on where you are, and thank you very much for staying awake and commenting on this! Thank You!, Mata and Dado very much and I appreciate your generosity as always!
With much Aloha,
Stan #1170527

Anette Linnea Rasmussen March 14, 2005

Beautiful Stan! Love the rich colors on this - excellent work!

Best wishes, Linnea #1170552

Paul Michko March 14, 2005

Magnificent display, Stan. Great effect. #1170579

Judy S. Fung March 14, 2005

Fabulous capture, Stan! Wonderful colors and effects. #1170581

Donald K. Cherry March 14, 2005

Beautiful image and effects, Stan! Love those colors!! #1170633

Janet L. Skinner March 14, 2005

WOW...your choice of effects is perfect, Stan!! I love these plants anyway and you created a masterpiece!! #1170671

Tom Andersen March 14, 2005

I really love your PS work on this, Stan! The colors are dazzling! #1170684

Tammy Scott March 14, 2005

Another gorgeous flower shot, Stan!!! Fantastic colors!!! #1170824

Cathy Gregor March 14, 2005

I love it Stan! Great use of effects!
-cathy #1170831

Roger Bernabo March 14, 2005

Stan, I love your effects with this flower, you did a similiar styled one recently; these belong in a musuem. I love these! #1170985

Colette M. Metcalf March 14, 2005

WOW Stan!! Absolutely gorgeous!!! #1171025

Arya Bandyopadhyay March 14, 2005

Brilliant work in the digital darkroom, Stan!! I simply love it!!! #1171249

Cathy Stancil March 14, 2005

Beautiful Stan ! Perfect effects, awesome colors, and perfect title !! I love it when you play and have fun in the DD... #1171526

Carla Metzler March 14, 2005

Ooh, I like this, Stan! Beautiful! #1171594

Stacey A. Bates March 14, 2005

Wonderful and bold image Stan, wonderful use of effects, wonderful colors and title!! #1171988

Susan T. Parady March 14, 2005

Awesome effects, Stan! Great color!! #1172266

William C. Raco March 14, 2005

Very striking work, Stan ....
before and after
Well done!

bill
#1172373

Mary J. Costa Pearson March 14, 2005

fabulous!! Love the effects on this and the colors! #1172702

Marsha S. Smith March 14, 2005

Stan, the original is a really pretty plant well taken, but I LOVE the wild one you created. Gorgeous! #1172737

Stephen Zacker March 14, 2005

Very striking #1172926

Cathy Barrows March 14, 2005

WOW...can I say that again...WOW #1172953

Stanley J. Contrades March 14, 2005

Thanks very much for taking the time out of your day to respond so kindly, Linnea, Paul, Judy, Donald, Janet, Tom, Tammy, Cathy G., Roger, Colette, Arya, Cathy S., Carla, Stacey, Susan, bill, Mary, Marsha, Stephen, and Cathy B.!
With much Aloha,
Stan #1172966

Sharon Day March 14, 2005

WOW for me too, Stan!!! Absolutely gorgeous drop dead color and lighting! Simply outstanding! #1172997

Deborah Lewinson March 14, 2005

Wow, eyecatching image, Stan, marvelous abstract with stunning colors!
-Debby #1173119

Jim Kinnunen March 15, 2005

Awesome image and use of the liquify filter, Stan! I really like this one!! #1173943

Nobu Nagase March 15, 2005

Wow, fantastic, Stan!!!
I love the choice of effect for this flower..., the transformation is wonderful!!! #1174409

Stanley J. Contrades March 15, 2005

These leaves are much prettier to play with than their cousin the Green Ti! Thanks for your continued support, encouragement, and wonderful comments, Sharon, Debby, Jim, and Nobi!
With much Aloha,
Stan #1174818

Karma Wilson March 24, 2005

Wonderful Stan. Great abstract!

Karma #1203464

Stanley J. Contrades March 25, 2005

Thank You!, Karma! I am grateful for your stopping by to comment! Happy Easter!
Much Aloha,
Stan #1206560

Jordi Delgado April 21, 2005

Congrats again Stan!!!

:-)) #1273021

Danilo Piccioni April 21, 2005

Congrats!!! another beauty of yours! #1273043

Donna Roberts April 21, 2005

I may have been the first to comment but I won't be the last to say congrats on this finalist.
Well done Stan!!
:-) dddu #1273131

Tammy McAllister April 21, 2005

Amazing colours, I love what the liquifier did! Congratulations on your finalist! #1273486

Janet L. Skinner April 21, 2005

Congrats, Stan!!!!!!!! #1273542

Judy S. Fung April 21, 2005

Congrats, Stan! #1273626

S J April 21, 2005

Many Congratulations on this creative and beautiful Finalist, Stan!! #1273858

Deb Holmes-Hatfield April 21, 2005

Stunning finalist Stan, Congratulations! #1274478

Deb Holmes-Hatfield April 21, 2005

Stunning finalist Stan, Congratulations! #1274481

Tom Andersen April 21, 2005

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Stan! #1275746

Stacey A. Bates April 21, 2005

Congrats Stan!!! #1276055

Mary K. Robison April 21, 2005

CONGRATS AGAIN, STAN!! :) #1276610

Deborah Sandidge April 21, 2005

Very creative finalist, congrats again, Stan! #1277428

Karen Engelbreth April 21, 2005

Congratulations again, Stan! #1277744

Debra Booth April 21, 2005

Great shot and effects, Stan! Congratulations! #1278096

Jennifer Rennison April 21, 2005

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Stan!! #1278461

Evy Johansen April 21, 2005

WOW.... wonderful image and a great work, Stan! Congratulations and good luck! #1278983

Stanley J. Contrades April 21, 2005

I wish to thank you all for your gracious and very kind responses toward this image and am delighted that you enjoyed it. Thank You!,Jordi, Dado, Donna, Tammy, Janet, Judy, Sanjay, deb X2 :-)!, Tom, Stacey, Mary, Deborah, Karen, Debra, Jenniver, and Evy! I am very grateful for your support!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #1279158

Carla Metzler April 22, 2005

Congratulations, Stan! #1280126

Sharon Day April 22, 2005

I love this striking image, Stan!!! Congratulations on your finalist!!! #1281244

Patricia A. Kuniega April 23, 2005

Once again, another most fitting title! I love the color contrasts in this and the glass-like appearance that this abstract effect gives to the image. I'll bet this would look fabulous printed large. Great PS work! Congrats again, Stan! #1283278

Jill Odice October 26, 2005

I love the vivid reds and greens in this one Stan, and such a fitting title! Well done Maestro :-) #2002440

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