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Learning to Fly

© Darryl Wilkinson

Learning to Fly

Uploaded: September 11, 2006

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To my good friend AND Editor; Carla Metzler

Comments

Su Sana E. P level-classic September 11, 2006

Great Image and a wonderful dedication to Carla, Darryl!! Nice to see you back at BP!! #520066

Janine Russell level-deluxe September 11, 2006

Darryl, great tones, clarity and silhouettes. #3293495

Dan Holm September 11, 2006

Wow! AWESOME graphic, Darryl! A wonderful dedication, too! #3293505

augustus gillian September 11, 2006

remembering b/w days #3293507

Julie Robinson September 11, 2006

Wonderful image Darryl- very well done! #3293516

Paul E. Earl September 11, 2006

Terrific shot, Darryl! Good to see you here again! #3293535

Donna Roberts September 11, 2006

Hey DW - wow, what a come-back image.
This is brilliant and makes a wonderful dedication.
Excellent shot my friend, glad to see you back on BP!!
:-) ddu
#3293547

Stanley J. Contrades September 11, 2006

Excellent shot, terrific composition, silhouettes and wonderful dedication, my friend!
Looks like a welcome back is also in order for you, Darryl :-)!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #3293576

Paul Michko September 11, 2006

Fantastic silhouette capture, Darryl. #3293661

Donald K. Cherry September 11, 2006

Very cool image and lovely dedication to a very wonderful lady and fellow photographer! #3293809

David L. Luchowski September 11, 2006

Awesome image ,Darryl. Great color and silhouette.Well captured. #3294014

Linda D. Lester level-classic September 11, 2006

Awesome shot and wonderful tribute to a wonderful person! #3294198

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 11, 2006

Very nice Darryl! Beautiful work! Jeff #3294215

Roger Bernabo September 11, 2006

Love your composition and silhouette; a lovely image for your dedication! #3294442

Lynne Morris September 11, 2006

Awesome image Darryl, beautiful silhoutte, well captured. #3294628

Mary Timman September 11, 2006

Love the silhouette and the tones of the background. Very well captured. #3294738

Karen Slagle September 11, 2006

Fantastic - love the silhouette and bg colors. #3294856

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic September 11, 2006

Terrific composition Darryl!!!
Wonderful silhouette!!! #3296034

Crossroad Photography September 11, 2006

Beautiful silhouette, Darryl and a nice dedication to a special woman. #3296299

Ken Smith level-classic September 12, 2006

Darryl, excellent shot and effects. It's great to have friends like Carla. #3298656

Nina Shields September 12, 2006

Darryl, both you and your work have been missed; what a dramatic image, very high impact and well done; terrific tribute to a very talented lady! #3298832

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe September 12, 2006

Oh, I love this photo, Darryl! Terrific photo, topped off with a tremendous presentation...how nice of you to dedicate it to our friend Carla!

ccc #3298846

Gail Vitikacs level-classic September 12, 2006

This is truly wonderful Darren...you and Carla make an excellent team! #3299233

Ronald F. Fischer September 12, 2006

Fantastic silhouette capture, Darryl! #3299276

Dennis Flanagan level-classic September 12, 2006

Proof of what teamwork can do. #3299298

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic September 12, 2006

This is wonderful!! Love it! #3301252

David Phalen September 12, 2006

Nicely done Darryl! #3301304

Darren K. Fisher September 13, 2006

OH WOW. This is really a powerful image. Awesome job Darryl. #3305950

ALLEN O. HOWARD September 13, 2006

WOW!!! A teriffic capture and image Darryl! This is beautiful! #3306679

September 13, 2006

lovely silhouette photo Darryl #3306743

Joy E. Cobb September 13, 2006

Super creative silhouette, Darryl...love the bg color, too. You can't go wrong with Carla! Welcome back!!! #3306762

Jenny Bosmans September 14, 2006

Terrific image and work, Darryl! GREAT dedictaiton to our friend Carla too! :) #3310060

Claudia Kuhn level-classic September 14, 2006

Beautiful capture Darryl. lovely golden light and silhouettes. #3310368

Carla Metzler September 14, 2006

I sure have a big smile right now, Darryl. Thank you, you're a wonderful friend, and this made my day! I love this image and...GREAT title, too!

I've been having a hard time getting on, and staying on line for some reason but I did get your note, and yes, I'm having a good time. I'll tell you about it when I get home.

#3311084

Kate Jackson September 14, 2006

WOW great silhouette - love this simplistic shot Darryl! #3311240

Pat Gamwell September 14, 2006

You definetly have a WINNER here, my friend! This one goes to the top of my favorites! SUPERB! #3311264

Mary K. Robison September 15, 2006

Simply elegant silhouette image, Darryl. Perfect as a dedication to Carla. #3311376

Lani J September 15, 2006

A gorgeous, silhouetted capture, Darryl! :o) #3311377

Paul Sikora September 15, 2006

Great composition, Darryl. Very artistic #3311700

Paula Dwyer September 15, 2006

Fantastic image and dedication Darryl!! :) #3312890

Rakesh Syal level-classic September 15, 2006

Great job, Darryl! #3314032

Sergio La Spina September 15, 2006

Fantastic shot !! #3314078

Joannie Bertucci level-classic September 15, 2006

Dude, this image rocks! A terrific modern art image Darryl! A very nice tribute to and from very nice people!

Dudette! #3315408

Dorann Weber September 16, 2006

Wow Darryl..~! Stunning~! #3318768

Kerby Pfrangle September 16, 2006

Simple and beautiful. Very nice. #3318772

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic September 17, 2006

Fantastic silhouette, Darryl !! Wonderful composition and colors. #3321085

Melissa G. Meiselman September 17, 2006

Love the elegant simplicity of this image with the striking silhouette, Darryl!!! #3321607

She-She Killough September 18, 2006

Great silhouette Darryl! Good eye! :D #3326136

Bobbie Davis September 19, 2006

Great image Darryl! #3329069

Renee Doyle September 21, 2006

Fantastic silhouette Darryl!!!!!
#3337878

Laura Clay-Ballard September 23, 2006

wow! awesome! #3348492

Colleen Braun September 23, 2006

very nice... #3348728

Bill Wyatt September 23, 2006

Wonderful tones and beautiful silhouettes! Gorgeous, Darryl! #3350394

Terry L. Ellis level-classic September 26, 2006

This is amazing, Darryl, and a wonderful tribute to Carla! #3363044

Carolyn J. Connolly September 30, 2006

WOW, Darryl - this is a FABULOUS image...AND a lovely dedication to Carla, too!! I really LOVE the silhouettes against that GORGEOUS golden backdrop, and, your composition is just EXCELLENT!! Well done!! :o) #3389336

Tamera S. Phillips October 26, 2006

Congrats on this awesome image Darryl. Good luck in the next round. #3502147

Kate Jackson October 26, 2006

Congratulations Darryl! This is a big favourite of mine! #3502448

Ray Clarke October 26, 2006

Congrats Darryl, well done #3502500

Crossroad Photography October 26, 2006

A big congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Darryl! #3502516

Renee Doyle October 26, 2006

Congratulations Darryl!!! Fantastic finalist!!
#3502931

Paul E. Earl October 26, 2006

Fantastic finalist. Good luck in the next round. Congratulations!!! #3503139

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic October 26, 2006

Congratulations on Darryl, on this fantastic finalist and good luck in the next round !!!! #3503385

Claudia Kuhn level-classic October 26, 2006

Wonderful Darryl, congrats! #3503771

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic October 26, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round. #3504240

Bobbie Davis October 26, 2006

Congrats #3504386

Ken Smith level-classic October 26, 2006

DArryl, super job on this. A big congrats!! #3505023

Paul Sikora October 26, 2006

Congratulations, Darryl!

#3505093

Su Sana E. P level-classic October 26, 2006

Congatulations, Darryl!! #3505272

Jim Kinnunen level-classic October 26, 2006

Awesome image, Darryl...congratulations!!!:) #3505696

Barbara Waldoch October 26, 2006

Congratulations Darryl, excellent work! #3505987

Mary K. Robison October 26, 2006

WTG, Darryl!
CONGRATULATIONS! and the best of luck to you next level up!! YFM:) #3506057

She-She Killough October 26, 2006

YEAAAAAH! Darryl!!! Congratulations!! #3506117

Darryl Wilkinson October 27, 2006

Thanks so much everyone! You guy's are awesome!

Happy Shooting to you ALL! Especially YOU, Carla :)

DW #3506358

Janine Russell level-deluxe October 27, 2006

Darryl, congratulations on your finalist. #3506420

Stanley J. Contrades October 27, 2006

BIG CONGRATULATIONS, my friend, on your Finalist!! Very best of luck to you in the next round!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #3506584

Colleen Braun October 27, 2006

Congratulations #3506981

Steve Mescha October 27, 2006

Congratulations, Darryl! #3507225

Sandra Freyler October 27, 2006

Congratulations Darryl! :) #3507301

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic October 27, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Darryl!!! #3507654

Lynne Morris October 27, 2006

Delighted to see this one again Darryl, many congratulations and good luck in the next round :) #3509165

Nadya Johnson October 27, 2006

SUPERB! Congratulations Darryl, and best of luck in the winning round! #3509252

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 27, 2006

Fantastic capture and finalist, Darryl good luck my friend. Love it. #3510078

Rakesh Syal level-classic October 27, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS!! A stunning finalist!! I am so glad for you, Darryl!! #3510437

Darryl Wilkinson October 27, 2006

Thanks so much everyone. I really do appreciate all of the support you've givin to me!

Happy Shooting ALL!

DW #3510807

Wendy Stevenson October 27, 2006

Wow, this is truly a beautiful image Darryl! I love silhouettes and this is definitely one of the best!! Big Congrats on your finalist and here's wishing you luck in the next round!! #3510952

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 27, 2006

Excellent composition Darren!! Congratulations!!! #3511345

Jill Odice level-classic October 27, 2006

Congrats Darryl and best of luck in the next round buddy!!! #3511932

Deborah Sandidge October 27, 2006

Great title for this creative image, Darryl - congratulations!! #3511958

Lorraine A. Cook October 27, 2006

Congrats on this stunning finalist, Darryl!<:)) #3512345

Laura Clay-Ballard October 28, 2006

BIG congrats! #3512688

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe October 28, 2006

This so unique and kickin', DW!!!
Congratulations!!!
kk #3512857

Jack R. Perry October 28, 2006

Congrats Darryl, very nice. #3512943

Kaye Burazin October 28, 2006

Outstanding finalist Darryl. Best of luck in the next round. Hope all is well with you, haven't seen you in a while but I see that the pics are just as unique and awesome as ever! #3513408

Stephen Zacker October 28, 2006

Super capture. The birds in the bg really make it #3515168

Jenny Bosmans October 28, 2006

Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Darryl! :) #3515230

Robert K. Bemus level-classic October 28, 2006

Great silouhette and comp, Darryl!! Best of luck in the next round!! #3516096

S P Mukherji October 28, 2006

Congrats for this exemplary creation Darryl! Best of luck!! #3516295

Pamela Shane November 07, 2006

Hi there Darryl!! Have missed soooo
many images in your gallery (shame on me!). Congratulations on this super
image being chosen a finalist (better late than never I say - lol!). :) #3556529

Darryl Wilkinson November 07, 2006

Thanks so much everyone! I really do appreciate each one of you and your support.

Peace :)

DW #3557183

Lori Carlson November 17, 2006

This is such a great image with an extra special title Darryl!! Congratulations, friend! :0) #3598732

Carla Metzler November 17, 2006

Congratulations, Darryl!! :D #3598763

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 24, 2006

Congratulations Darryl! Beautiful image!
jo ann c. #3627177

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