Bloody Nose!

Uploaded: June 17, 2004

Description

Orchid. Kaua'i, Hawai'i. 2004:06:14, 17:39:38, EF f2.8 100mm Macro, Tripod, 1/20 sec. ss, f5.6, ISO 100 RAW, WB Cloudy, PS cropped, rotated, horizontal flip, Sandstone Texturizer filter, Paint Bucket tool to completely blacken BG to isolate flower.

Comments

Charlene Bayerle June 17, 2004

Magnificent!!!!! #138680

Kelly Abernathy level-classic June 17, 2004

LOL - such a funny title! Beautiful color and detail - wonderful photo Stan! -K #601116

Dan Holm June 17, 2004

Very nice! Well done, Stanley! #601444

Stacey A. Bates June 17, 2004

Wonderful!! #601457

Stanley J. Contrades June 17, 2004

I wasn't going to give this a title, Kelly, until I really looked at it and the splashes of red gave me a hint!
Thank you very much, Charlene, Kelly, Dan and Stacey! I appreciate your taking the time to stop by!
Much Aloha,
Stan #601735

Anette Linnea Rasmussen July 05, 2004

Very beautiful, Stan! I love it!

Best wishes
Linnea #631821

ilana peled July 17, 2004

Congratulations Stan. #651686

Wally Orlowsky July 17, 2004

Congratulations on this finalist, Stan! #651776

Anette Linnea Rasmussen July 17, 2004

Lovely, Stan! Beautifully done!
Congratulations and the best of luck!

Many regards
Linnea
#651816

Dale Ann Cubbage July 17, 2004

Congrats, Stan the man! #651966

Terry R. Hatfield July 17, 2004

Congrats Stan!! #652229

Darren K. Fisher July 17, 2004

Congrats on this beauty Stan. #652427

Gail Vitikacs level-classic July 17, 2004

Stunning! Congratulations Stanley! #652436

Jim Kinnunen level-classic July 17, 2004

Congrats!! #652554

Marie Fields July 17, 2004

Congratulations, Stan!!! #652663

Karen Bacon July 17, 2004

Excellent work Stan,congratulations! #652735

Donna W. Neal July 17, 2004

Gorgeous Stan!!
Congratulations #652868

Kasia Elser July 17, 2004

Beautiful! #652946

Stanley J. Contrades July 17, 2004

Congratulations to all of the winners, and Thank You for your gracious comments, Linnea, Ilana, Wally, Dale Ann, Terry, Darren, Gail, Jim, Karen, Donna and Kasia, that are always appreciated!
Much Aloha,
Stan #653465

Kathleen Clemons July 17, 2004

Beautiful, Stan. Congratulations to you! #653562

Peggy Wolff July 17, 2004

Stunning, stunning STUNNING! Congrats! #653636

Murry Grigsby July 17, 2004

Congrats and good luck with this beauty Stan!! #653767

Charlene Bayerle July 17, 2004

Congratulations Stan!!!! #653786

Kathleen N. Nelson July 17, 2004

Nice going, Stan. Congratulations! Great orchid photo . . . and very creative name. #653885

Mary K. Robison July 17, 2004

Let me put down my paint bucket and give this (and you) a hand, Stan! CONGRATULATIONS, and best of luck next level up! #653942

Stanley J. Contrades July 17, 2004

I continue to be grateful for all of the supportive comments I receive from everyone! Many thanks to you, Kathleen C., Peggy, Murry, Charlene and Kathleen L. for taking the time to comment!!
Aloha,
Stan #653955

Karen Engelbreth July 17, 2004

Congratulations, Stanley! #654078

Leonard Pierce July 17, 2004

Congratulations Stan!!! #654290

Stanley J. Contrades July 17, 2004

Thank you very much, Karen and Len, and the very best to you both with your images as well.
Aloha,
Stan #654348

Susan T. Parady July 17, 2004

Congratulations, Stan!!! #654479

Debra Booth July 17, 2004

Spectacular image, Stan!! Congratulations!! #654691

Colette M. Metcalf July 17, 2004

Congratulations Stan!!!! #654986

Nancy Grace Chen July 17, 2004

Excellent capture of clarity and color, Stan. Very well-done... congrats and good luck!!!

Nancy #655256

Evy Johansen level-classic July 17, 2004

Many congratulations on your well deserved finalist, Stan! #655329

Stephen Zacker July 18, 2004

Congratulations Stan! #656330

Stanley J. Contrades July 18, 2004

Susan, Debra, Colette, Nancy, Evy and Stephen, Thank You very much for taking the time to stop and comment. Your continued support is always appreciated. Much success to you as well with your images!!
Aloha,
Stan #656401

Kelly Abernathy level-classic July 21, 2004

Congratulations on your finalist! I still like this one a lot! -K #662942

Jill Odice level-classic November 02, 2005

This is so cool. I am getting such an education on this site and from you :-) I haven't seen this one before either:-) #2029047

Stanley J. Contrades November 03, 2005

Thanks very much, Kelly ... sorry I missed your response for which I am very grateful!!

Thank you, too, Jill!! I believe you are doing quite well yourself, my friend, and am happy to be of help :-)!
As always I appreciate your generous and supportive responses!!

With fond Aloha,
Stan #2033222

Lani J September 13, 2006

So many well earned winners, Stan! A beautiful gallery representing Hawaii well :o) Gorgeous!!

This one in particular caught my eye. Your composition, lighting, detail... exquisite! #3304734

Stanley J. Contrades September 17, 2006

Mahalo nui loa, Lani, and am sure that all of the Hawaii photographers on this site try to portray Hawaii as beautiful as it is! Guess that's why many on this site want to visit :-)!! Thanks very much, once again, for your thoughtful and kind responses! I appreciate it!!
With fondest Aloha,
Stan #3319638

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