Inspiring Photo: Sunset Lantern #446331

Sunset Lantern

Uploaded: July 05, 2004

Description

Diva crosses Sunset on way to the finish line at Toronto's National Yachy Club

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Paul C. Gazzanigo July 05, 2004

Simply gorgeous, Allan! Fabulous image! #144777

Kelly Abernathy July 05, 2004

Wow Allan, the lighting, colors, comp.... I'm speechless. This is definitely one of my all-time favorites. Stunning! -K #631449

Wally Orlowsky July 05, 2004

Fantastic lighting and colors, Allan ... one of your best that I have seen! #631457

Colette M. Metcalf July 05, 2004

Gorgeous, Allan!!! #631484

Carolyn M. Fletcher July 05, 2004

Just spectacular, Allan!! My fav, too!! #631498

Charlene Bayerle July 05, 2004

Wow!!! Gorgeous image Allan!!!!!! #631502

Rob Friedman July 05, 2004

Oh Wow! That's absolutely stunning! #631561

Colleen Braun July 05, 2004

another WOW!!!!! #631573

Allan L. Whitehead July 05, 2004

Thank you so much everyone (Paul, Kelly, Wally, Colette, Carolyn, Charlene, and Rob) As always I truly appreciate the great comments and kind words. My 'puter decided to take a vacation, so I'm recycling some things through my wife's 'puter for a couple of days. It'll be nice to be back to normal, soon - your friend, Allan #631575

Shirley L. Carpenter July 05, 2004

WOW is right!! Excellent image and composition!! Beautiful!! #631589

Dolores Neilson July 05, 2004

Allan..I love the backlit sails! Makes them look translucent...I like the pop it has given this sunset...VERY NICE IMAGE INDEED!! Good luck with it! #631594

Marie Fields July 05, 2004

AWESOME image, Allan! #631599

Allan L. Whitehead July 05, 2004

Thank you, Shirley Delores and Marie, for the comments and very kind words. I appreciate them all - your friend, Allan #631622

Paul Michko July 05, 2004

Such a striking composition, Allan. The colors and the reflection are fantastic. Simply beautiful, I absolutely love it. #631648

Gail Vitikacs July 05, 2004

FABULOUS shot Allan.....makes me want to go sailing, have a bottle of wine and just cruise! #631752

Donna J. Taff July 05, 2004

WOW! This is so beautiful, Allan!!!!!! #631765

Stephen Zacker July 05, 2004

Stunning Allan! Great lighting! #631811

Allan L. Whitehead July 05, 2004

Thank you so very much everyone (Paul, Gail, Donna, and Stephen0 for the great comments and very kind words. I truly do appreciate them - your good friend, Allan #631824

Michael Wehrman July 05, 2004

Great image Allan #631876

Murry Grigsby July 05, 2004

Terrific light, colors and action Allan! Your boat images are great!! #631913

Gary O`Dell July 05, 2004

Beautiful Image Allan,very nicely done as usual..Gary O #631930

Casey A. Hanson July 05, 2004

This is so beautiful Allan!
What a wonderful image!
I think this is my new favorite of
yours...
it's just gorgeous! Nicely done,
my friend. :0) #631935

Kristen McKain July 05, 2004

wow!! gorgeous! #631956

Leanne M.E. Boyd July 05, 2004

Fabulous shot Allan. I love the ambiance! #632081

Susan T. Evans July 05, 2004

Awesome image Allan, terrific lighting!!! #632157

Allan L. Whitehead July 05, 2004

Thank you all so very much (Mike, Murry, Gary, Casey.Kristen, Leanne, and Susan) fro the great comments and very kind words. I truly appreciate them all, my very dear friends - your dear friend, Allan #632191

Terry R. Hatfield July 05, 2004

Gosh Allen!! Lighten Up On Us Will You!! This Has To Win It Sure Has It All Right Down To The Title:-) #632266

Allan L. Whitehead July 05, 2004

Terry, my very dear friend, you are far too kind to me. However I do truly appreciate the comments, and extremely kind words and as always your on-going support. All of my friends and community members are the building blocks of this great BetterPhoto family community - your friend, Allan #632294

Bob Cammarata July 05, 2004

Great shot Allan.
Good job of "hiding" the sun to create a dramatic backlight. #632511

Robin L. Wehrman July 05, 2004

WOW WOW WOW!!! this is outstanding Allan, awesome lighting, very pretty colors and perfect detail, well done!!!!!!!! #632535

Allan L. Whitehead July 05, 2004

Thank you so much, Bob and Robin, for the very appreciated nice comments and kind words - your good friend, Allan #632566

Susan T. Parady July 05, 2004

That sail looks terrific lit up by the sun!! Awesome photo, Allan, it just might be your best yet (and that's saying something)!!! #632663

Allan L. Whitehead July 05, 2004

Susan, my dear friend, I feel that you are much too kind, but, I do appreciate that - your good friend, Allan #632693

Darren K. Fisher July 05, 2004

OH WOW ALLAN, this goes to the top of my list as a favorite. Wonderful job. #632749

Allan L. Whitehead July 05, 2004

Thank you so much, Darren, my dear friend, for the appreciated nice comments and very kind words - your friend, Allan #632818

Kathleen F. Greer July 05, 2004

Adding another WOW! to the list Allan, Beautiful Image!! #632843

Bonnie C. Lackey July 05, 2004

Take a bow, Allan! This is just wonderful! #632857

Janet Detota July 05, 2004

One word comes to mind-WINNER!!!
Just Beautiful! #632905

Deborah Sandidge July 05, 2004

Gorgeous image, Allen!! #632921

Brenda W. LaFleur July 05, 2004

Excellent, Allan. Wonderful color and lighting! #632946

Allan L. Whitehead July 05, 2004

Wow, indeed, thank you all so very much (Kathleen, Bonnie, Janet, Deborah, and Brenda) for all the great comments, fine words, and ever on-going support. You guys really know how to make a fella's day, eh… I greatly appreciate this, my very dear friends - your good friend, Allan #632974

Kathleen R. Struckle July 05, 2004

Just stunning Allan!! #633010

Allan L. Whitehead July 06, 2004

Thank you so much, Kathleen, my very dear friend, for the appreciated comments and very kind words - your good friend, Allan #633102

Stacey A. Bates July 06, 2004

Gorgeous!!! #633968

Allan L. Whitehead July 06, 2004

Thank you Stacey, I appreciate that - Allan #634137

Karen Engelbreth July 06, 2004

Fabulous shot Allan - love it! #634465

Allan L. Whitehead July 06, 2004

Karen, my dear friend, thank you so very much, I do appreciate that - your friend, Allan #634508

Susie Peek-Swint July 06, 2004

Everyone's said it already but this is fabulous Allan! Let me be the first to congratulate you on your win :) #634510

Allan L. Whitehead July 06, 2004

Susie, my very dear friend, I truly do appreciate your comments and very kind words. Thank you so much - your good friend, Allan #634537

Paula Showen July 06, 2004

Oh, Allan, this is amazing! It is absolutely gorgeous! This is a sure WINNER!!!! #634838

Allan L. Whitehead July 07, 2004

Paula, my very dear friend, I'm bouyed by your great comments and very kind words. I appreciate them as always - your dear friend, Allan #634991

Jim Kinnunen July 07, 2004

The greatest 4th of July image I can image! Sailing in great weather with a Great sunset!! Way to go Allan!! #636433

Emanuel R.L Marcos July 07, 2004

Hi the Allan....what else can I say about this beautiull picture??!!
the 1rst thing that comed to my mind when I looked at this one was......WOWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!
Congratulations #636443

Allan L. Whitehead July 07, 2004

Thank you so much, Jim and Emanuel, I truly value your thoughts and comments - Allan #636458

Larry Lawhead July 08, 2004

Very nice, Allan! Love the lighting!

Larry

#637579

Allan L. Whitehead July 08, 2004

Thank you so much Larry, I truly appreciate your thoughts and comments - Allan #637763

Barbara J. Eads July 10, 2004

This is a wonderful picture. Great color, great composure & great lighting !
#641545

Evy Johansen July 10, 2004

Gosh.... stunning!! Wow... Good luck with this beauty, Allan! #641608

Damian P. Gadal July 10, 2004

Great shot Allan! #641672

Allan L. Whitehead July 10, 2004

Barbara, Evy, and Damian, thank you so much for the great comments and very kind words, which as always are truly appreciated - Allan #641684

Guy D. Biechele July 14, 2004

Stunning shot!! #648160

Lucia De Giovanni July 17, 2004

Beautiful shot Allan!
#653428

Allan L. Whitehead July 17, 2004

Thank you very much Guy and Lucia, I truly do appreciate your support and great comments - Allan #653483

Donna W. Neal July 18, 2004

Just going through your gallery again.. since I have missed some of your photos you posted while I was gone for 12 days.
This is an amazing shot, the lighting is perfect, definitely a winner in my books! You should sell this one!
I'm serious you should make some money on this one photo!
Goregous!!! #656371

Allan L. Whitehead July 18, 2004

Thank you once again, Donna, I always appreciate your insight, your comments, your on-going support, and most of all, your great work - Allan #656399

Kathleen K. Parker July 20, 2004

This and your other sailing images are astounding. What a fine job you have done with these photos.
kathleen #661320

Marcie A. Fowler July 21, 2004

Absolutely fabulous Allan!! Beautifully captured and presented!! #662892

Allan L. Whitehead July 21, 2004

Kathleen and Marcie, thank you very much for your great comments and kind words, which, as always are truly appreciated. As you're both aware, when one has an utter passion for something its a lot easier to portray your deep feelings for such things. I'm truly blessed by having both photography and sailing as passions. I love to share both with anyone who'll enjoy them - your good friend, Allan #662895

Kathleen K. Parker July 21, 2004

I totally agree! #663051

Kelly Heaton August 02, 2004

Great Capture Allan...I love this..the color and composition is right on.... #682068

Allan L. Whitehead August 02, 2004

I appreciate your great comments, Kathleen and Kelly, thank you so much - Allan #682077

Amanda Price August 03, 2004

It doesn't look like you're lacking appreciation for this photo, but I have to say that this is one of the most beautiful shots I've ever seen! I can't stop looking at it!

A fellow Canadian, eh? I grew up in Alberta and BC, but I moved to NY when I got married. #685102

Allan L. Whitehead August 03, 2004

Amanda, hows it goin, eh… Thank you for your very kind words and comments. I truly do apreciate them, eh… (he, he, he) As you are aware we don't all talk with the eh, all the time, but all the Bpers know that its sorta like my own signature and that if I stopped using it, they might wondered if I had kidnapped the "real" Allan, eh… Thanx again - your friend Allan, eh… Its always nice to talk to fellow canadians here at Bp, eh… 'A', … #685249

Audrea Telkamp August 06, 2004

This is my first visit to your gallery -this image took my breath away!! It is absolutely beautiful!! #691815

Lem Metro August 07, 2004

Cowagunga, Dude! Fabulous image, Allan! A clear cut winner, IMHO! I adore the contrast, composition & the way you captured the sail in front of the backlighting. Tremendous effort! #693683

Allan L. Whitehead August 07, 2004

Thank you so much, Audrea and Lem, for the greatly appreciated kind words. If tou guys liked my Gallery, you shoud check out my Deluxe site at: "http://www.arrowheadforos.com/" you'll find a wider variety of subjects located there. Thanx again for taking the time to visit and comment - Allan #693794

Larry Lawhead August 08, 2004

Great stuff at the deluxe site, Allan!!

Larry

#694797

Allan L. Whitehead August 08, 2004

Larry, thank you so much for dropping by and commenting on my "arrowhead" its very much appreciated. I'm really glad you enjoyed it - Allan #694838

Rob Bishop August 12, 2004

Simply beautiful! Looks like you're on your way to the finals with this.
Congratulations! #704372

Allan L. Whitehead August 12, 2004

Rob, thank you so much, one never knows but one can hope - Allan #704402

Isabel L August 13, 2004

Wow Allan. Stunning caputre! I like the lighting and everything!!!! good luck! :) #706494

Amanda Price August 13, 2004

Congrats on making the finals, Allan!!! I'm totally in love with this photo! It's just outstanding! #706501

Steven Gunnerson August 13, 2004

Congratulations Allan!!! #706515

Rob Bishop August 13, 2004

Congratulations, Allan. I knew this was making it's way to the finals. #706531

Allan L. Whitehead August 13, 2004

Wow, you guys (Isabel, Amanda, Steven, and Rob) are amazing. Do you know something that I don't (thats not the amazing part) but how did you find out this news. I've had no notification or knowledge about this at all. Thank you, I appreciate it if or if it isn't I do thank you - your good friend, Allan #706621

Patricia A. Kuniega August 14, 2004

Ah! Simply one of your finest Allan! This one is gorgeous. The sails look like Chinese lantern paper. Good luck with this magnificant beauty! #707252

Allan L. Whitehead August 14, 2004

Patricia, thank you so much. This means a lot, coming from you, my very dear friend, and I truly do appreciate that - your good friend, Allan #707295

Terry R. Hatfield August 14, 2004

No Surprise Here Allan This Is Great Congrats To You On Your Finalist!! #707448

Wally Orlowsky August 14, 2004

Congratulations on this well deserved finalist, Allan! #707654

Kathleen K. Parker August 14, 2004

Allan, again, I will say how splendid this image is and also congratulations. kathleen #707712

Larry Lawhead August 14, 2004

Congratulations Allan!! Glad to see this in the finals!

Larry

#707784

Darren K. Fisher August 14, 2004

Way to go Allan, Congratulations!!!!! #707892

Donna W. Neal August 14, 2004

Congratulations Allan. Good Luck, this is a definite keeper and winner!!! #708090

Claudia Kuhn August 14, 2004

Stunning image Allan, love the colors and sun glowing thru the sail. Big congrats!! #708191

Kathleen F. Greer August 14, 2004

Congrats on this super image Allan!!! #708218

Cindy Cone August 14, 2004

Congrats on this great finalist, Allan! #708324

Gary O`Dell August 14, 2004

Congratulations Allen..Gary O #708418

Casey A. Hanson August 14, 2004

Congrats my dear!!
I'm so jazzed for you!
Much deserved Allan!! #708444

Colleen Braun August 14, 2004

this is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #708455

Jim Kinnunen August 14, 2004

Congrats Allan on a truly great image!! I'm betting that this will go all the way!!!! #708572

Janet Detota August 14, 2004

Congrats, Allan!! #708983

Susan T. Evans August 14, 2004

Congrats Allan, on your well deserved win my friend, very happy for you!!!! terrific!!! #709134

Allan L. Whitehead August 14, 2004

Wow, you guts all just keep blowing me away and I truly appreciate that. Thank you all (Terry, Wally, Kathleen P, Larry, Darren, Donna N, Claudia, Kathleen G, Cindy, Gary, Casey, Colleen, Jim, Janey, and Susan) and to anyone that I might have missed. You are all terrific friends of mine - your good friend, Allan #709206

Brenda W. LaFleur August 14, 2004

Congrats, Allan! This is a wonderful image....very deserved recognition! Good luck in the next round!! #709466

Kelly Abernathy August 14, 2004

Woo-Hoo! Still love it! Congratulations! -K #709675

Murry Grigsby August 14, 2004

Congrats Allan! #709727

Allan L. Whitehead August 14, 2004

Thank you so much (Breanda, Kelly, and Murry) my dear friends, I relly appreciate the kind wordsand great comments - your good friend, Allan #709845

Donna J. Taff August 14, 2004

Congratulation's, Allan!!!!! I love this photo!!!! #710064

Allan L. Whitehead August 14, 2004

Donna, thank you so much. This means a great deal, coming from you, my dear friend. I truly appreciate that - your good friend, Allan #710121

Marie Fields August 14, 2004

Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Allan!!! #710248

Allan L. Whitehead August 14, 2004

Marie, my very dear friend, thank you so much for the great comments and very kind words - your friend, Allan #710280

Colette M. Metcalf August 14, 2004

Congratulations to you, Allan!!! #710485

Allan L. Whitehead August 14, 2004

Colette, my dear friend. I want to thank you so very much. This means a great deal, coming from you. I truly do appreciate this - your good friend, Allan #710498

Stanley J. Contrades August 14, 2004

BRAVO!! my friend, and CONGRATULATIONS and best wishes in the next round. This has got to be my favorite of all of your shots, Allan!! Superb!!
Aloha,
Stan #710965

Allan L. Whitehead August 14, 2004

Thank you so very much, Stanley, my very dear friend, I appreciate your kind words and comments, as alwyas - your dear friend, Allan

ps: you may really enjoy Sunday's enty entitled "Help, I Can't Swim, eh… - 'A', … #710989

Evy Johansen August 14, 2004

Scroll... scroll... scroll... :-)
Many congratulations and good luck, Allan! Very well deserved!! #711149

Anette Linnea Rasmussen August 15, 2004

Great job, Allan!
Congratulations on this finalist!

Best wishes
Linnea
#711211

Karen Engelbreth August 15, 2004

Congratulations,Allan! #711330

Allan L. Whitehead August 15, 2004

Thank you so very much Evy, Linnea, and Karen, I appreciate the support, the comments, and the very kind words - your good friend, Allan #711473

Donald K. Cherry August 15, 2004

Congrats, Allan...great job! #711547

Allan L. Whitehead August 15, 2004

Thank you so much,Donald, I appreciate the support, the comments, and the very kind words - your friend, Allan #711724

Alan L. Borror August 15, 2004

Congratulations, Allan!!! #712435

Allan L. Whitehead August 15, 2004

Alan, thank you so much, I appreciate the support, the comments, and the kind words - your friend, Allan #712640

Paul Michko August 16, 2004

Congratulations my dear friend. A great shot, Allan. #714693

Mette Vendelboe Allison August 21, 2004

Stunning lighting in this great photo, Allan! A BIG belated congratulations:-) #725770

Allan L. Whitehead August 21, 2004

Thank you very much Paul and Mette, for the on-going support, comments and fine words, all of which are truly appreciated - your friend, Allan #725784

Stephen Zacker August 22, 2004

Congratulations, Allan! #727590

Allan L. Whitehead August 22, 2004

Thank you very much Stephen, for the on-going support, and nice comment, which are truly appreciated, my very dear friend - your good friend, Allan #727647

Diane Dupuis August 26, 2004

Congrats Allan! #737051

Allan L. Whitehead August 26, 2004

Thank you so much, Diane, I appreciate that very much, my very dear friend - your dear friernd, Allan #737116

Cathy Barrows December 31, 2004

beautiful...love the sun coming thru the sails...Happy New Year's to you and your family #1005620

Bill Houghton January 24, 2005

Allan
I really like this photo. The colors are beautiful. Just an outstanding photo.
Bill #1059904

Rhonda Smith May 26, 2005

This is an absolutely wondeful shot Allan and the name is perfect .. you have a wonderful 'eye' for this photography stuff... Very nice indeed!! #1400100

Allan L. Whitehead May 26, 2005

Thank you so much (Cathy, Bill, and Rhonda) for the terrific comments and kind words. As always, they are truly appreciated, my dear friends. I apologize for not getting back to you sooner - your friend, Allan #1400155

June 26, 2005

absolutly georgeous! you have many many photos that I could say the same for! keep up the great work Allan! #1522249

Allan L. Whitehead June 26, 2005

Jacqueline, thank you so much, I truly appreciate the comments and very kind words - Allan #1522772

Lisa J. Boulden August 11, 2007

This is stunning, Allan!
Such beautiful color and detail!
Really a 'WOW'!
Kudos!!
--Lisa #4631576

Allan L. Whitehead August 11, 2007

Thanks Lisa, I appreciate this - Allan #4631733

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