A Dash of Purple [Contest Winner Pool January 2004 ]
Uploaded: January 25, 2004 00:19:34
Kaua'i, Hawai'i; 1/350ss, f5.6, ISO 100, sunny day, backlit, White Cattleya.
Kathleen Clemons January 25, 2004
So pretty, Stan. #90957Colette M. Metcalf January 25, 2004
Beautiful, Stan!! #346939Donna W. Neal January 25, 2004
You really captured the beauty of this flower Stan. Love the little hint of purple on it. #347028Gary O`Dell January 25, 2004
Very Nice Image Stan..will done..GAry O #347463Robin L. Wehrman January 25, 2004
Beautiful image Stan, well done!!! #347781Stanley J. Contrades January 25, 2004
Your comments are much appreciated, Kathleen, Colette, Donna, Gary and Robin. Thank you very much.Anette Linnea Rasmussen January 27, 2004
It is simply so beautiful. Specially I like the composition.Many regards
Anette Linnea #350470
Mary K. Robison February 05, 2004
Purple and yellow: my favorites - yum! What a frilly beauty this is, Stan! #363769Stanley J. Contrades February 05, 2004
Many thanks, Anette, and am pleased that you enjoy the image. Thank you, too, Mary. Yes, these are very frilly orchids and make wonderful subjects.Robert Mann February 15, 2004
Very cool, Stan! Another for you! Beauty of an image. Congrats on your finalist selection and good luck! RoB #377773Donna J. Eaton February 15, 2004
Aloha Stan and many congratulations to you!!! #378020Murry Grigsby February 15, 2004
Congrats, howdy and good luck Stan!! #378083Susan T. Parady February 15, 2004
Congratulations!! #378183Kathleen Clemons February 15, 2004
Another congrats to you, Stan! #378317Patricia A. Kuniega February 15, 2004
Positively delicious Stan! A beautiful exotic flower! Congrats on your finalist! #378484Ron Goldman February 15, 2004
Congrats again Stan! #378840Mary K. Robison February 15, 2004
The judges must like purple and yellow, too...GOOD! Congratulations, Stan, and best of luck next level! #379545Stanley J. Contrades February 15, 2004
RoB, Donna, Murry (Howdy!), Susan, Kathleen, Patricia, Ron, and Mary, you're the greatest. Many thanks for your time and energy to add gracious comments for which I am grateful.Lisa Pereira February 15, 2004
Congrats Stan!!!!! #379579Stanley J. Contrades February 15, 2004
Thanks again, Lisa. Was answering your other post when this one came across!!Evy Johansen February 15, 2004
Wow.... Wonderful image, Stan.Stanley J. Contrades February 15, 2004
Thanks for always being there, Evy, and I appreciate your gracious remarks! Good luck to you in the next stage!Judith G. Secco February 16, 2004
Wow, beautiful image, Stan. Congratulations and best of luck.Stacey A. Bates February 16, 2004
Congrats Stan and good luck!!Robin L. Wehrman February 16, 2004
Congratulations Stan! #381075Anette Linnea Rasmussen February 16, 2004
Contratulations Stan! Wish you luck with the picture!Many regards
Anette Linnea #381266
Stanley J. Contrades February 16, 2004
Judy, Stacey, Robin, and Anette, thank you kindly for the well-wishes, as they are appreciated.Monika Sapek February 16, 2004
Great colors and details here! Many congratulations and good luck in the finals with this one, Stanley!Stanley J. Contrades February 16, 2004
Many thanks, Monika, and we should all know very soon just where this is all going! Good luck to you as well!Mette Vendelboe Allison February 17, 2004
Naughty shot;-) Beautiful and so well cropped as well! Congrats and good luck! #382365Susana Matos February 17, 2004
Congratulations,Stanley J. Contrades February 17, 2004
I guess like beauty it's all in the eyes of the beholder! Thanks Mette! And many thanks to my long distance Portuguese neighbor, Susana! Wish my grandfather (who spoke the language fluently) had taught us!Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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