Inspiring Photo: Plumeria #3 #2237656

Plumeria #3

Uploaded: June 09, 2006 23:58:22

Description

Photo was taken on June 8, 2006 at 3:49pm in Wailea, Maui, Hawaii
Canon 70-200 F/4L lens + Tamron 1.4x TC @ F/4.5, 1/250 second, ISO 400
Cropped, + saturation, levels, cloned, adjusted color, resized and sharpened in Photoshop CS
POTD August 9, 2006
POTD at digitalimagecafe.com on February 6, 2007

Comments

Vickie Skellenger June 10, 2006

Beautiful colors, nice rich tones and wonderful clarity! #461969

Donna Roberts June 10, 2006

WOW - this is stunning Janine.
The colour contrast is fantastic and the details just beautiful.
Love this very much - great shot!!
:-) ddu
#2876428

Janine Russell June 10, 2006

From Julie Hore 6/10/2006 12:02:07 AM

Stunning colours & detail Janine!

#2876443

Evy Johansen June 10, 2006

WOW.... this is a beauty, Janine!! Wonderful image! #2876450

Rob Bishop June 10, 2006

The colors and sharpness are so 3-dimensional on this outstanding image, Janine! #2876453

Su Sana E. P June 10, 2006

Janine, this is one of the most beautiful image of this gorgeous flowers I've ever seen. Great job on this Winner!!
#2876464

Rakesh Syal June 10, 2006

Very crisp image awesome color contrast, Janine! #2876485

Gene Spears June 10, 2006

beautiful shot, Janine! excellent color, sharpness and composition. #2876502

James Whitbread June 10, 2006

WOW what they said:)Kind Regards James Whitbread.. #2876530

Nadya Johnson June 10, 2006

I have to use another "WOW!" These colors are fantastic! Absolutely lovely, Janine! #2876617

Lynne Morris June 10, 2006

WOW absolutely stunning Janine! #2876654

Janine Russell June 10, 2006

Vickie, Donna, Julie, Evy, Rob, Susan, Rakesh, Gene, James, Nadya and Lynne, I really appreciate all of your kind comments and encouragement; thanks very much. #2876694

Glenn E. Urquhart June 10, 2006

Stunning floral image, Janine!!! Vivid colors, great color contrast, dof, detail, lighting, very well composed and Very Beautiful! Cheers, Glenn. #2876713

Judyann Plante June 10, 2006

Wow, Janine! Fantastic color, lighting and composition.

Judyann ><> #2876739

Robyn Mackenzie June 10, 2006

A glorious capture, Janine! Wonderful colours and luminous background. #2876760

Tressie Davis June 10, 2006

The colors are so RICH, I love it! #2876762

Mata Patan June 10, 2006

Very nice colors and clarity! #2876796

Melissa A. Mannon June 10, 2006

beautiful color and detail! #2876911

Colette M. Metcalf June 10, 2006

Pretty image, colors, and detail, Janine!! #2876940

Nadine A. Lewis June 10, 2006

I love how vivid the flowers and leaves are against the blurred background. Nice composition. #2876968

Jessica Jenney June 10, 2006

Such gorgeous and vivid colors, Janine! #2877056

Tarun Bose June 10, 2006

Oh! God what is happening to you all.Janine you, Susan and Rakesh all are coming out with class shots of flowers. I think I will have to also try for some flower pictures. But I will be nowhere near your work. Excellent Janine. Regards. Tarun. #2877104

Wayne T. Fisk June 10, 2006

WOW! What a shot...
Wayne #2877119

Stephanie Lyons June 10, 2006

Gorgeous, rich, colors! Beautiful! #2877241

Wayne T. Fisk June 10, 2006

Janine. regarding the anon 400nn f/4 DO, I can't find a camera store that even carries it to get the feel of it. What camera store did you find it. The price makes me sneeze.
Wayne #2877372

Ronald F. Fischer June 10, 2006

Awesome capture, Janine! I love the lighting and deep rich colors! #2877616

William C. Raco June 10, 2006

Wow, the clarity and color are so beautiful.
Wonderful photo, Janine!

Bill #2877665

Melissa G. Meiselman June 10, 2006

Stunning colors and clarity in this beautifully designed image, Janine!!!! #2877700

Claudia Kuhn June 10, 2006

Gorgeous colors and comp Janine!! #2877744

Karen Engelbreth June 10, 2006

Wonderful image, Janine - love the colors!
#2877769

Wayne T. Fisk June 10, 2006

Were you in a Botanical garden?
WTF #2877795

Revonda L. Gentry June 10, 2006

Everyone of your bird pictures are amazing and I have to say the same of your flower images! Just beautiful, Janine!! #2877815

Janine Russell June 10, 2006

Glenn, Judyann, Robyn, Tressie, Mata, Melissa, Colette, Nadine, Jessica, Tarun (I am humbled that you would include me in a class with Susan and Rakesh), Wayne, Stephanie, Wayne (I purchased my F/4 DO IS lens online, sight unseen, at Canoga Camera in California - very reliable and fast to ship - it's a great lens), Ronald, Bill, Melissa, Claudia, Karen, Wayne (this image was taken on the grounds of our new condo at Wailea Beach Villas) and Revonda, thanks very much for all of your kind comments and encouragement. #2878061

Kristian L. Stricklin June 10, 2006

Excellent capture, Janine!! Wonderful colors!! #2878077

Janine Russell June 10, 2006

Kristian, thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement. #2878235

Kristi A. Howson June 10, 2006

Love the vibrant colors and it has such an elegant and beautiful composition. Nice work Janine! #2878399

Janine Russell June 10, 2006

Kristi, thanks very much for your encouraging comments. #2878746

Jeff Robinson June 10, 2006

Beautifully captured and presented Janine! Jeff #2878854

Jill Odice June 10, 2006

Wow! This is perfct Janine! Just breathtaking! #2879108

Roger Bernabo June 10, 2006

very pretty floral Janine #2879705

Jim Kinnunen June 10, 2006

Gorgeous vivid colors, Janine!:) #2879767

Sherry Stricklin Boles June 10, 2006

The colors are eye-catching, not to mention fantastic, Janine! #2879822

Graeme yew Chow June 10, 2006

Splendid colors and detail, Jainine. #2879836

Debbie Hartley June 11, 2006

WOW! This is outstanding Janine! The colours and clarity are amazing! #2880715

Janine Russell June 11, 2006

Jeff, Jill, Roger, Jim, Sherry, Graeme and Debbie, thanks very much for your kind comments and encouragement. #2883130

Chastity Abbott June 12, 2006

This is lovely, and how bold of a pink! I love this, wonderfully captured!! Thanks for sharing this. #2885093

Theresa Marie Jones June 12, 2006

Striking, spectacular and a lavish artistic production, Janine!! #2885585

Janine Russell June 12, 2006

Chastity and Theresa, thanks very much for your encouraging comments. #2885667

Life Expressions June 12, 2006

Stunning! Looks like a winner to me. Gorgeous work! #2886019

Janine Russell June 12, 2006

Robin, that would be very nice; thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement. #2887476

Carol McCants June 13, 2006

Outstanding photo...I bet it is a winner! #2892771

Janine Russell June 13, 2006

Carol, thanks very much for your kind comments and encouragement; that would be very nice. #2892777

Nicole Kessel June 14, 2006

INSANELY GORGEOUS! #2897420

Janine Russell June 14, 2006

Nicole, thanks very much for your nice comments. #2897711

Carole Loiselle June 14, 2006

Gorgeous capture Janine. Can't wait till I get a digital slr. #2897727

Dot K. June 14, 2006

Beautiful shot! Love the way the colors contrast. #2897733

Janine Russell June 14, 2006

Carole and Dot, thanks very much for your kind comments and encouragement. #2897759

Lorri Shane June 15, 2006

Amazingly rich color and deatil, Janine!
I hope you win for this! Lorri #2900790

Janine Russell June 15, 2006

Lorri, that would be very nice; thanks very much for your kind comments. #2901002

Chris Budny June 15, 2006

What an astonishing, lush, rich, colorful image! Very juicy colors, if that makes any sense... :) Beautiful work! #2901287

Janine Russell June 15, 2006

Christopher, makes perfect sense; thanks very much for your kind comments and encouragement. #2901316

Brenda W. LaFleur June 15, 2006

One of the prettiest florals I've seen in a long time, Janine. Excellent!! #2901775

Janine Russell June 15, 2006

Brenda, thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement. #2901952

DiAnna F. Paulk June 18, 2006

Janine, this is wonderful! The colors and dof are fantastic!! And, when is our BPC get-together at your new condo? LOL!

Thanks for commenting on Summer Bird Bath. #2910509

Janine Russell June 18, 2006

DiAnna, you're welcome and thanks very much for your encouraging comments :) #2910545

ALLEN O. HOWARD July 08, 2006

This is truley, so to speak, "breathtaking"! #3001947

Janine Russell July 08, 2006

Allen, thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement. #3001972

Stuart J. Carter July 10, 2006

WOW! This is absolutely stunning! The editing is flawless and the color tones are so rich. BEAUTIFUL! #3008750

Janine Russell July 10, 2006

S J, thanks very much for your encouraging comments. #3008838

Aimee S. McMaster July 27, 2006

Simply amazing! Soooooo beautiful Janine! Aimee #3088867

Janine Russell July 27, 2006

Aimee, thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement. #3090095

Su Sana E. P August 09, 2006

Janine, Congratulations on this beautiful POTD Win!! #3141476

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 09, 2006

What a way to start the day, this is a fabulous potd image. Truly deserving, congratulations!! #3141479

Evy Johansen August 09, 2006

So well deserved!! Many congratulations on you very beautiful POTD, Janine!! #3141488

Paul E. Earl August 09, 2006

Congrats on this fantastic POTD! #3141526

August 09, 2006

Wow! Beautiful shot Janine, love this!
Congrats on your POTD! #3141548

Andreas G. Karelias August 09, 2006

Outstanding image Janine. Congratulations on your POTD. Very much deserved. Brilliant!!!!!!!! Regards - Andreas #3141556

Dean Bertoncelj August 09, 2006

congrats on POTD #3141562

Marijana Fajgl August 09, 2006

Wonderful photo of the day Janine! Amazing colors and clarity. Congratulations! #3141564

Janine Russell August 09, 2006

From Pat Gamwell 8/9/2006 12:22:46 AM

BIG CONGRATS on your POTD! Beautiful!

#3141582

Helen N. McHugh August 09, 2006

This capture is so beautiful Janine! Colours amazing! Is there no end to your talents... birds,flowers, portraits!!?? Well deserved congratulations on a brilliant POTD!! #3141595

Janine Russell August 09, 2006

What a nice surprise; Susan, Donna, Evy, Paul, Reine, Andreas, Dean, Marijana, Pat and Helen, thanks very much for your encouragement and congratulations. #3141609

Janine Russell August 09, 2006

Kevin McNeal 8/9/2006 1:10 AM

This is one of the nicest images I have ever seen. You have always worked so hard Janine at complementing other peoples images and whenever I have done well you have been the first to say something positive - so for that Thank you !But back to your image this is outstanding !

Kevin, you're welcome and thanks very much for your kind comments and encouragement. #3141697

Alison Greenwood August 09, 2006

Wow! Superb Janine! Gorgeous colours and clarity, as always! Congratulations on your POTD! #3141711

William C. Raco August 09, 2006

Congratulations on the POTD recognition, Janine!
Beautiful work!

Bill #3141713

Stanley J. Contrades August 09, 2006

Big Congratulations on your POTD with this beauty of an image, Janine! Exquisite!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #3141720

Mary Christine P. Villanueva August 09, 2006

Nice janine! the colors are very vivid. #3141726

Mary K. Robison August 09, 2006

Gorgeous colors and a wonderful glow from the lighting, Janine!
Congratulations on your well-deserved POTD! #3141754

Wally Orlowsky August 09, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful POTD, Janine! #3141954

Joy Rector August 09, 2006

congrats on the POTD #3141970

Deborah C. Lewinson August 09, 2006

Hearty congrats on this gorgeous POTD, Janine, so glad to see it recognized!
-Debby #3142047

Pradeep K. Kaushik August 09, 2006

Janine!Congratulations for this agnificent picture. #3142055

Graeme yew Chow August 09, 2006

Janine, congrats on this fabulous POTD image. Well done! #3142188

Ken Smith August 09, 2006

Janine, congratulations on your POTD!! #3142238

Debra Booth August 09, 2006

Wow! Gorgeous image, Janine! Congrats on your POTD! #3142332

Lynn D. Wiezycki August 09, 2006

Janine: Congrats on the POTD! Great image. These have become my new favorite flower. I did some research after I saw your first images and also came upon a bouquet at a plant show. It turns out there is a huge grower about 6 miles from where I live in FL. I bought a cutting (my husband calls it "the stick") and it is growing already. I should have flowers to shoot in 6-8 months!! #3142359

DiAnna F. Paulk August 09, 2006

I knew this was a winner when I first saw it! Congratulations, Janine!! #3142443

Sharon Day August 09, 2006

Gorgeous image, Janine!!! Congratulations on your POTD!!! #3142462

Judy V. Kennamer August 09, 2006

OH MY GOSH JANINE! This is absoluately wonderful - so rich and colorful - I'll bet it's prettier than the real thing! Great job - Judy #3142465

Ronald F. Fischer August 09, 2006

Janine, a big congrats on your POTD!! #3142479

Jane M August 09, 2006

Well done for POTD Janine! #3142502

Tonya Shackelford August 09, 2006

Beautiful, Janine!!! Congratulations on POTD!!! :) #3142676

Sandy Stigliano August 09, 2006

Congratulations on your POTD!! #3142735

Shawn Jennings August 09, 2006

Beautiful image Janine! Congratulations on your POTD! #3142738

RC Fritz August 09, 2006

Beautiful image, Janine! Congrats on your POTD!! #3142741

Terry L. Ellis August 09, 2006

Congratulations, Janine, on this spectacular POTD! #3142759

Nancy L. Green August 09, 2006

Congratulations Janine!!! This is awesome!!! <>< #3142820

Noel Baebler August 09, 2006

Simply WOW-WOW-WOW, Janine!!! #3142875

Sharrie Thomas August 09, 2006

Terrific Photo! Congrats on the POTD! #3142917

Laura Clay-Ballard August 09, 2006

Fab shot! congrats! #3142936

Lindley Johnson August 09, 2006

This is gorgeous, Janine! Outstanding color and detail, great composition. Congratulations on your well-deserved POTD! #3142962

Jim [popeyes©] Naso August 09, 2006

As always Janine, excellent lighting, color, exposure, detail and comp. You are always there with an encouraging word for a good image whenever I click to leave feedback. No one deserves to be recognized by their peers more than you. So, congrats on your well deserved POTD! #3142984

Jim Kinnunen August 09, 2006

This is just gorgeous, Janine!!! Congratulations on this well deserved POTD!!! #3143032

Alana Ibe August 09, 2006

Stunning, Janine!!! Congratulations on your well deserved POTD!!!! #3143047

Karen Engelbreth August 09, 2006

Big congrats on your POTD, Janine :0)) #3143074

Darren K. Fisher August 09, 2006

Absolutely stunning image. Congrats on your POTD. #3143084

Jon Kolstad August 09, 2006

Janine, congratulations on your POTD!! Wonderful Image! #3143116

Linda Proctor August 09, 2006

Congratulations on your POTD Janine!! This is stunning!! #3143118

Marilyn Flanagan August 09, 2006

Congratulations on your well-deserved honor! This photo is fabulous! #3143278

Debra P. Chenault August 09, 2006

Beautiful and absolutely stunning!! Congrats on your POTD! #3143328

August 09, 2006

Look who is POTD........Congratulations, Janine! It is of course just gorgeous!!!!! #3143341

Devon McCarroll August 09, 2006

WOW!!!!! Gorgeous photo! Eye-popping color! #3143364

Milan Banik August 09, 2006

Wonderful Image,Congratulations on your POTD Janine!excellent color! #3143416

Rakesh Syal August 09, 2006

Oh my God, my fingers are aching, Lol. Congratulations on this brilliant potd Janine!! #3143430

Janine Russell August 09, 2006

Alison, Bill, Stan, Christine, Mary, Wally, Joy, Debby, Pradeep, Graeme, Ken, Debra, Lynn, DiAnna, Sharon, Judy, Ronald, Jane, Tonya, Sandy, Shawn, RC, Terry, Nancy, Noel, Sharrie, Laura, Lindley, Jim N, Jim K, Karen, Darren, Jon, Linda, Marilyn, Debra, Joyce, Devon, Milan and Rakesh, I am humbled by all of your kind comments, encouragement and congratulations; thanks very much. #3143465

Janine Russell August 09, 2006

From Jane Holestine 8/9/2006 4:59 AM

Janine, thank you for always taking time to comment. And a big congrats for your POTD. It's beautiful.
Blessings, Jane

Susan Allen 8/9/2006 5:02 AM

Hi! I wanted to congratulate you on your POTD, but couldn't find it in your gallery. Am I blind or something?

Your gallery is looking magnificent---so much added since I last looked!

Anyway, congrats!

Jane and Susan, thanks very much for your kind comments, encouragement and congratulations; Susan, it's on page 2 towards the bottom. #3143479

Mike F. Anderson August 09, 2006

Janine, Congratulations on your POTD! #3143511

Nicole Kessel August 09, 2006

Congratulations on your beautiful POTD, Janine! Way to go! #3143830

Judyann Plante August 09, 2006

Congratulations on this stunning POTD!

Judyann ><> #3143908

Jenny Bosmans August 09, 2006

Big congratulations on this superb POTD, Janine! :) #3144065

Stephen Zacker August 09, 2006

Stunning. Congratulations #3144190

Kathleen R. Struckle August 09, 2006

Absolutely stunning!! Congrats on POTD!! #3144223

Mary Clarke August 09, 2006

Congratulations on POTD Janine, beautiful image #3144314

Sam Britt August 09, 2006

Very beautiful image, Janine. Congratulations on your POTD. #3144333

Kevin Nugent August 09, 2006

Outstanding clarity, lighting and color Janine!!! #3144354

Darryl Wilkinson August 09, 2006

Janine, Congratulations on this most beautiful POTD! WTG, Girl! :) #3144563

Lorri Shane August 09, 2006

Congrats, Janine! What lovely color and clarity! It's a wow, WOW!!!!!!
lORRI
#3144665

Mary N C. Taitt August 09, 2006

Gorgeous, Janine, so clear and bright! Congratulations on your POTD!!! Mary :-D #3144873

Mario Rocafuerte August 09, 2006

Many CONGRATS on your well deserved POTD!! Hope to see this win!
#3145078

Janine Russell August 09, 2006

Mike, Nicole, Judyann, Jenny, Stephen, Kathleen, Mary C, SB, Kevin, Darryl, Lorri, Mary T and Mario, thanks very much for all of your kind comments, encouragement and congratulations. #3145086

Leena Robinson August 09, 2006

Stunning capture, Janine! Big congrats on your well-deserved POTD! #3145200

Paul Michko August 09, 2006

Congratulation on this very vibrant and alive POTD, Janine. #3145222

Allan L. Dy August 09, 2006

Absolutely stunning image Janine! Another winner from you here....congrats on yout POTD! #3145604

Janine Russell August 09, 2006

Leena, Paul and Allan, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging commenst and congratulations. #3145776

Teresa Norris August 10, 2006

Janine, congratulations on this beautiful POTD! Wonderful image! #3148823

Janine Russell August 10, 2006

Teresa, thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement and congratulations. #3148898

Desire Lilyman August 10, 2006

Amazing colours, Janine. Congrats for this well chosen POTD. Keep up the good work. #3149998

Janine Russell August 10, 2006

Desire, thanks very much for your encouraging comments and congratulations. #3150151

Guy D. Biechele August 12, 2006

Very rich looking tones in this image. Wonderful detail and saturated color. Congratulations Janine, on your POTD!! #3156208

Janine Russell August 12, 2006

Guy, thanks very much for your kind comments, encouragement and congratulations. #3156248

August 13, 2006

Janine absolutely gorgeous colours and congrats on POTD
Chris #3157385

Janine Russell August 13, 2006

Chris, thanks very much for your encouragement and congratulations. #3158207

Sheryl A. Hudson August 25, 2006

Beautiful capture of the awsome vivid colors!!! Great composisition too. #3215959

Janine Russell August 25, 2006

Sheryl, thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement. #3215969

Revonda L. Gentry September 26, 2006

Congratulations on this spectacular finalist, Janine!! #3366981

Evy Johansen September 26, 2006

Big congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Janine! #3367056

Chris Budny September 26, 2006

So glad this one went in again, it is just as "juicy" as when I first commented in June... congratulations! This deserves a change in medal! #3367395

Alana Ibe September 26, 2006

Congratulations!! Definitely a winner in the next round!!!!! #3367648

Melissa G. Meiselman September 26, 2006

Congratulations on this most deserving finalist, Janine!!! #3367685

Allan L. Dy September 26, 2006

Agree with Melissa! Congratulations Janine! #3367832

Judyann Plante September 26, 2006

Congratulations, Nadine!!!

Judyann ><> #3367875

Barbara Waldoch September 26, 2006

Congratulations, Janine! #3368118

Sharon King September 26, 2006

Congratulations on all your finalists Janine! #3368472

Graeme yew Chow September 26, 2006

Wow ! Janine. No surprise as this image already give 2 awards. Congrats !!! #3368585

Paul E. Earl September 26, 2006

Congratulations on this superb finalist!! #3368805

Datha Y. Thompson September 26, 2006

WOW!!! WTG JANINE CONGRATS AGAIN ON ALL OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL FINALISTS!!! :0) #3369296

Sherry Stricklin Boles September 26, 2006

Congrats on this most vibrant finalist, Janine! #3369345

Nancy L. Green September 26, 2006

Another BIG congrats Janine!! <>< #3369379

Janine Russell September 26, 2006

Revonda, Evy, Chris, Alana, Melissa, Allan, Judyann, Barbara, Sharon, Graeme, Paul, Datha and Sherry, I really appreciate all of your kind comments, encouragement and congratulations; thanks very much. #3369380

Husain Akhtar September 26, 2006

Warmest congratulations once again, Janine! #3369499

Michael S. Baker September 26, 2006

Congrats on this finalist, Janine..best of luck in the next round!
Regards,
Mike B- #3369598

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 26, 2006

This is one of my favorites!! Great image Janine, the colors POP!! Congratulations to you!!! #3369864

Lorraine A. Cook September 27, 2006

A beautiful floral display! Congrats on this awesome finalist, Janine!<:)) #3370056

Su Sana E. P September 27, 2006

Congratulations again, Janine!! #3371786

Janine Russell September 27, 2006

Nancy (we must have crossed in cyberspace), MH, Michael, Donna, Lorraine and Susan, I really appreciate all of your kind comments, encouragement and congratulations; thanks very much for your support. #3372840

Rakesh Syal September 27, 2006

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Janine! #3373578

Emile Abbott September 27, 2006

Congratulations again on supurb finalist, Janine. #3374289

Adilson F. Ferreira September 27, 2006

Congratulations Janine!!! #3374451

Bill Wyatt September 27, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist, Janine!! Good luck on the next round!!! #3374529

Shawn Jennings September 27, 2006

The clarity, exposure, DOF are incredible on this Janine! Congratulations on your finalist! #3375097

Janine Russell September 27, 2006

Rakesh, Emile, Adilson, Bill and Shawn, thanks veyr much for your kind and encouraging comments and congratulations. #3375915

Debra Booth September 28, 2006

Oh, my! Another gorgeous finalist, Janine! Congratulations!! #3382382

Janine Russell September 28, 2006

Debra, thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement and congratulations. #3382497

Esther Smith September 28, 2006

Congrats on this awesome winner!! #3382822

Graeme yew Chow September 28, 2006

Janine, awesome win and congrats to last month well done works. #3382875

Su Sana E. P September 28, 2006

Congratulations on your DOUBLE Win, Janine!! #3382882

Revonda L. Gentry September 28, 2006

I double that!!:) Congratulations Janine!! #3382889

Marilyn K. Lincecum September 28, 2006

Congratulations Janine on this gorgeous win !!! #3382899

Ross Throndson September 29, 2006

Congratulations, Janine...Wow, 2 Winners...Great Job!!! :^) #3382954

Dan Holm September 29, 2006

Congratulations, Janine!! A VERY well deserved winner! #3383036

Paul E. Earl September 29, 2006

Well done! TWO winners! great work! #3383165

Darryl Wilkinson September 29, 2006

Super work this month, Janine! Congratulations! #3383170

Pat Gamwell September 29, 2006

Big Congrats, Janine! Beautiful! #3383189

Mary K. Robison September 29, 2006

Congratulations on another beautiful winner, Janine! #3383208

Renee Doyle September 29, 2006

Huge congratulations again Janine!!!!!! Well done!
#3383294

Stanley J. Contrades September 29, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS, Janine, on this stunning Plumeria bouquet and your 2nd Place win!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #3383311

Jenny Bosmans September 29, 2006

Congratulations again, Janine! :) #3383391

Rakesh Syal September 29, 2006

Congratulations, Janine...an OUTSTANDING WINNER!!! #3383683

Tarun Bose September 29, 2006

Big, big congrats Janine for being another winner. I am very proud of you. Well done my dear. #3383958

Carla Metzler September 29, 2006

Congratulations on your winning image, Janine! #3384016

Chris Budny September 29, 2006

Wooohoo!! :) Congratulations again; I'm happy to see the medal DID change! #3384058

Ken Smith September 29, 2006

Wow, two winners. Congrats again! #3384177

Helen N. McHugh September 29, 2006

Janine , I loved this the first time! No surprise that it's a winner!!Congratulations!!!!! #3384231

Sylvia Rossler September 29, 2006

Big congrats on this amazing winner Janine :O) #3384271

Datha Y. Thompson September 29, 2006

Congratulations on another BEAUTIFUL WINNER!!! WTG!!! :0) #3384299

Aimee S. McMaster September 29, 2006

....much congratulations on this most amazing shot Janine...Aimee #3384389

Judy V. Kennamer September 29, 2006

Congratulations Janine!! A well deserved win! Judy #3384496

Murry Grigsby September 29, 2006

Congratulations on your gorgeous floral image and win Janine!! #3384666

Shelly A. Van Camp September 29, 2006

Congrats! #3384732

Terry L. Ellis September 29, 2006

Congratulations, Janine, on this intricate and gorgeous win! #3384740

Guy D. Biechele September 29, 2006

Congratulations on both your wins, Janine. Wonderful images!! #3384803

Kay E. Mahoney September 29, 2006

Janine, Congratulations on your 2nd place winner. #3384863

Lorraine A. Cook September 29, 2006

Congratulations on this super win, Janine!<:))

WTG!!<:)) #3385003

Jeff Gwynne September 29, 2006

Stunning! Congratulations Janine on your beautiful image. The colors are so rich. Nicely done again!!! #3385082

Susan T. Parady September 29, 2006

Congratulations again, Janine. This is beautiful. #3385182

Donna W. Neal September 29, 2006

And let me also add my second congratulations to your winners Janine #3385340

Nadine A. Lewis September 29, 2006

Yeah!!! A big congrats on your much deserved win!!! #3385344

Laurence Saliba September 29, 2006

Congratulations on this fantastic winner Janine!!!! #3385466

Congratulations Janine! #3385493

Karen Bacon September 29, 2006

Congratulations on this GORGEOUS winner! #3385605

Denise M. Snyder September 29, 2006

Wow Janine - another winner! Huge congrats to you! #3385664

Janine Russell September 29, 2006

Esther, Graeme, Susana, Revonda, Marilyn, Ross, Dan, Paul E, Darryl, Pat, Mary, Renee, Stan, Jenny, Rakesh, Tarun, Carla, Chris, Ken, Helen, Sylvia, Datha, Aimee, Judy, Murry, Shelly, Terry, Guy, Kay, Lorraine, Jeff, Susan, Donna, Nadine, Laurence, Jim, Karen and Denise, I am humbled by all of your kind and encouraging comments; thanks, everyone, for your congratulations and support. #3385706

She-She Killough September 29, 2006

Such a Stunner! No surprise it is a WINNER! Congratulations Janine!!! #3385741

Sam Britt September 29, 2006

Congratulations on your 2nd place winner, Janine!!
Sam #3385832

Jill Flynn September 29, 2006

It's a beauty Janine. Congratulations on your win AGAIN! Way to go! #3385853

Claudia Kuhn September 29, 2006

Gorgeous Janine, big congrats again!! #3385958

Cindy Wong September 29, 2006

A Big Congratulations on this stunning image, Janine! #3386701

Bill Wyatt September 29, 2006

Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Janine! #3386782

Wally Orlowsky September 29, 2006

Congratulations on this gorgeous winner, Janine! #3386844

Alana Ibe September 29, 2006

Congratulations!!!!!!! Great work!!!! #3386862

Kara L. Hendricks September 29, 2006

This is OUTSTANDING in color Janine...
2 WINS!! Wooohhoo!!!!
Congrats!!! #3386915

Janine Russell September 29, 2006

Sheesh, Sam, Jill, Claudia, Cindy, Bill, Wally, Alana and Kara, I really appreciate all of your kind words of encouragement, congratulations and support; thanks veyr much. #3387204

Karen Beri September 29, 2006

Congratulations Janine on this gorgeous image!
Karen #3387492

eileen bedford September 29, 2006

Congratulations on your win Janine... #3387692

Mary Clarke September 29, 2006

More congratulations Janine - well done #3387751

Anne D. Eigen September 29, 2006

Congratulations on this outstanding winner, Janine! #3387773

Mike F. Anderson September 29, 2006

Janine, Congratulations on your winning photo! #3387892

Noel Baebler September 29, 2006

Huzzah, again, Janine!!! #3387975

RC Fritz September 29, 2006

Congratulations, Janine! #3387977

Mario Rocafuerte September 29, 2006

Congratulations on this fantastic winner. I'm so happy to see that gold medal next to such a superb picture.

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Janine Russell September 29, 2006

Karen, Eileen, Mary, Anne, Mike, Noel, RC and Mario, thanks very much for all of your kind comments, encouragement and congratulations. #3388083

Kay Beausoleil September 29, 2006

Congratulations for yet another win, Janine -- love the saturation on this image! #3388115

Cheryl E. Molennor September 29, 2006

...And again Janine! #3388122

William C. Raco September 29, 2006

Excellent win, Janine
Congratulations

Bill #3388223

Evy Johansen September 29, 2006

Big congratulations on your beautiful win, Janine! #3388342

Kristi A. Howson September 29, 2006

Congratulations Janine on another fantastic win. This is gorgeous! #3388536

Sharon Day September 29, 2006

Gorgeous vibrant image, Janine!!! Big congratulations again!!! #3388537

Inge Johnsson September 29, 2006

Fantastic colors and texture! I wish I could make flower photographs like this.

And a big congratulations to your 2nd place win! #3388545

Deborah C. Lewinson September 29, 2006

Congratulations on this stunning winner, Janine!!!
-Debby #3388606

Janine Russell September 29, 2006

Kay, Cheryl, Bill, Evy, Kristi, Sharon, Inge and Debby, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments and congratulations. #3388676

Susana Ms Heide September 29, 2006

Many CONGRATS Janine!!! Another WINNER for you!! What a big month!! #3388781

Desire Lilyman September 29, 2006

Janine,

I am very pleased that this shot has made its way to the winners list. Once again congratulations on this outstanding shot. #3388865

Allan L. Dy September 29, 2006

Absolute winner Janine. Congrats once more. #3388908

Sherry Stricklin Boles September 30, 2006

Congratulations on this beautiful win, Janine! (And a special Congrats your double win...Quite an accomplishment!) #3389137

Judyann Plante September 30, 2006

Congratulations, Janine!!! #3390271

Cary Rogers September 30, 2006

Beautiful, vibrant colors, exceptional lighting, oustanding DOF, and stunning detail! Congrats on your 2 well-deserved, August winnerS!!! #3390438

Janine Russell September 30, 2006

Susana, Desire, Allan, Sherry, Judyann and Cary, I really appreciate all of your kind comments, encouragement and congratulations; thanks very much. #3390520

Emile Abbott September 30, 2006

Beautiful winner and again congratulations , Janine #3390535

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 30, 2006

Congratulations on your second place win!!! I knew it, this is gorgeous!! #3391392

Janine Russell September 30, 2006

Emile and Donna, thanks very much for your encouragement and nice comments. #3391455

Nancy L. Green September 30, 2006

Congratulations Janine on this awesome win!! <>< #3391643

Jim Kinnunen September 30, 2006

WOW!!! What an excellent winning image, Janine!!!:) #3392204

Janine Russell September 30, 2006

Nancy and Jim, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments and congratulations. #3392307

Monika Sapek September 30, 2006

Great vivid colors and details, Janine! Big congratulations on your Second Place Win!
Monika
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Susan Walzer October 01, 2006

Great vivid colors Janine! #3392876

Megan p October 01, 2006

Wow Janine, this is a stunner, Congratulations!! #3393220

Janine Russell October 01, 2006

Monika, Susan and Megan, thanks very much for your nice comments, encouragement and congratulations. #3393753

John V. Roscich October 01, 2006

STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFU JANINE
AN ABSOLUTE AWARD WINNER!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS
JOHN #3395447

Cora Miller October 01, 2006

The depth of this is amazing and the color....WOW. Congratulations on your wins, Janine. #3395458

Janine Russell October 01, 2006

John and Cora, I really appreciate your kind words of encouragement; thanks very much for your congratulations. #3395463

Dee Langevin October 03, 2006

Stunning colors, detail and perfect lighting Janine! Congratulations on your win. You make this look easy! #3402070

Janine Russell October 03, 2006

Dee, thanks very much for your kind comments, encouragement and congratulations. #3402471

eileen bedford October 03, 2006

Congratulations on this stunning win Janin... #3402869

Janine Russell October 03, 2006

Eileen, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments and congratulations. #3403991

AMALIA Veralli October 05, 2006

Congratulations Janine. Amazing color. Aren't the flowers in Hawaii amazing! Great shot. #3412219

Janine Russell October 06, 2006

Amalia, thanks very much for your congratulations and encouragement; yes, the flowers in Hawaii are wonderful. #3415411

Rieno C. Dorrius October 09, 2006

Janine, just an excellent picture. I love the colors and sharp details....amazing. I might ask you how to shoot this pictures and process it further more to look better.
Congrats on winning....cheers
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Janine Russell October 09, 2006

Rieno, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments and congratulations; the camera settings and postprocessing information is given under the title. #3426486

Candice L. Carter March 09, 2008

The colors bound from the page with bold brillance! Exquisite. #5618395

Carole Loiselle March 10, 2008

Congratulations Janine!! It is a beautiful capture.. #5620106

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