Inspiring Photo: Cool Player #905156

Cool Player

Uploaded: May 17, 2005 07:00:06

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This is my daughter Rachel. I would really like to dedicate this image to herself. She is so dedicated to her piano studies.

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Olivia Navarro May 17, 2005

Laurence, what an incredible shot!!!! The composition is fantastic! I definitely see this coming back next month! #250311

Lisa D. Greer May 17, 2005

This is awesome Laurence! I wouldn't be surprised if we see this one again!!! Well done! :) #1361062

Sharon Day May 17, 2005

Ohhh, I love this one, Laurence!!! It's a fantastic image! I'd love to be able to listen to her play! #1361120

Linda L. Ruiz May 17, 2005

This is a FOR SURE winner. Excellent job. #1361153

Michelle Lea Guinn May 17, 2005

AWESOME IMAGE Laurence!!! Well done for sure!!! winner!!!! mlg #1361157

Linda D. Lester May 17, 2005

Awesome shot, Love the reflections in her glasses. Great shot, Laurence! #1361165

Melissa L. Zavadil May 17, 2005

WOW! This is just a fabulous shot all around! I love it!!!! Definately a winner! #1361190

Cathy Stancil May 17, 2005

WOW ! Excellent shot Laurence ! You were not kidding, I LOVE it ! Really a fantastic and very different image ! And, of course Rachel looks fabulous !! ;0) #1361244

Jessica McCollam May 17, 2005

WOW! This is a FANTASTIC shot and winner worthy for sure!!! Excellent comp and effects! Great shot!:) #1361253

Bryan Yates May 17, 2005

WOW! This is better than fantastic! This one needs to be printed and framed! Very interesting!!! #1361263

Kara L. Hendricks May 17, 2005

This is OUTSTANDING Laurence.. Your close crop, her serious expression and that wonderful reflection.. WOW!!! I hope we see this again!! #1361268

Alisha L. Ekstrom May 17, 2005

OUTSTANDING!!!! Oh my gosh that is the best photo ever. A for sure WINNER WINNER!!! That is wonderfully captured!! I can't believe it!!! How creative!!!:) #1361273

Jill Flynn May 17, 2005

SO GOOD and clever and creative Laurence! Another WOW from me! #1361279

Ronald Balthazor May 17, 2005

Cool shot, Laurence. #1361302

Amanda Price May 17, 2005

Very cool!! #1361319

S J May 17, 2005

Exceptionally creatie capture and framing, Laurence!! Very nice dedication to your daughter!! And I agree with everybody....we'll definitely see this again!! #1361359

Marcie A. Fowler May 17, 2005

What an awesome image Laurence. Great dedication. Very creative presentation and great eye to see and capture it so well!! I played for years but was never very dedicated to the "study" part of it (LOL)!! #1361370

Laura Clay-Ballard May 17, 2005

Awesome. splendid! Incredible.
Such a wonderful dedication to a piano player .. having that reflection on her sunglasses. Love the downward tilt of the head .. we can imagine the rest of it. Beautiful! #1361393

Laurence Saliba May 17, 2005

Thanks Olivia, Lisa, Sharon, Linda R., Michelle, Linda L., Melissa, Cathy, Jessica, Bryan, Kara, Alisha, Jill, Ronald, Amanda, Sanjay and Marcie!!! Rachel will be so happy with such wonderful response!!! #1361396

Brian Cassar May 17, 2005

Wonderful creative composition Laurence. Intelligent capture of the keyboard through the glasses. She better not to use them while practicing. Anyway...good job! #1361578

Jennifer Rennison May 17, 2005

WOW, Laurence, Outstanding!! Love the reflection, her expression...everything about this is perfect!! LOVE it! #1361579

Shelly A. Van Camp May 17, 2005

WOW...........I love the reflections!!! Great job! Shelly #1361592

Mary J. Costa Pearson May 17, 2005

WOW!! Awesome shot Laurence!!! teriffic idea!!! #1361621

Mata Patan May 17, 2005

HI RACHEL!!!!!!!
This is TRULY absolutely FANTASTIC!!!
I REALLY LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
COOL as you wrote! HOPE TO SEE IT AGAIN!!!
Her lips are so special! #1361628

Darla Cobus May 17, 2005

WOW, what can I say this is AWESOME!! such creativity. I agree we will see this next month! #1361647

Stan Kwasniowski May 17, 2005

Laurence, what a great image

Stan Kwasniowski #1361650

Laurence Saliba May 17, 2005

Thanks Laura, Brian, Jennifer, Shelly, Mary, Mata, Darla and Stan!!!! #1361659

Dan Holm May 17, 2005

Wow! An awesome shot, Laurence!! BEAUTIFUL! #1361684

Anita Hogue May 17, 2005

I'm with everyone else, Laurence, this is a WOW image!!! You have really been turning out some awesome shots!! #1361727

Jane Summa May 17, 2005

Laurence, I am just floored with awe! I hope you realize what a "prized" image you have here! You've captured flawless BEAUTY and extremely detailed reflections with such clarity & flair! Is this one up for sale because this is a MUST HAVE & a definite keeper! #1361731

Terry L. Ellis May 17, 2005

This is incredibly awesome, Laurence. I can see this image on a CD cover, it's that cool! And, Rachel, is a beautiful girl!! #1361738

Cathy Barrows May 17, 2005

awesome...i agree with all of the above and you must save this for her future CD cover, but until then it should go on her bedroom wall #1361802

Kerby Pfrangle May 17, 2005

Laurence this beautiful.

Comp, color, clarity.

Piano in her glasses is awesome.

Super image,

Kerby #1361808

Lori S. Aschbrenner May 17, 2005

I don't think I can say anything that hasn't already been said (but I'll try anyways because of how much I really like... no LOVE this)! This is such a stunning portrait! I love how you've filled the frame with Rachel's beautiful face and captured the reflection of the keyboard. And as my ultimate form of flattery... do you mind if I give this a try with my daughter to see if I can come up with anything even half this good?? #1361822

Cindy Paquette May 17, 2005

OUTSTANDING Laurence!!! What a fabulous portrait and superb reflection of your daughter's hard work! I so agree with all above...this portrait is indeed VERY SPECIAL and ultra unique!! Congrats on it! #1361828

Michelle R. Kovach May 17, 2005

Fabulous Laurence! Rachel is lovely & very beautiful! Great shot! #1361835

Deb Holmes-Hatfield May 17, 2005

Really cool image, Laurence, she is a lovely young lady! #1361853

Laurence Saliba May 17, 2005

Thanks so much Dan, Anita, Jane, Terry, Cathy, Kerby, Lori, Cindy, Michelle and Deb!!!! #1361929

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas May 17, 2005

What an outstanding close-up of your daughter Laurence!. Besides, she is very pretty.
Amalia #1361950

Carla Metzler May 17, 2005

What a beautiful and very special image of Rachel, Laurence!
Rachel is very lovely, too! #1361966

Karen Engelbreth May 17, 2005

Fabulous cool shot, Laurence - love it! #1362005

Gail Vitikacs May 17, 2005

This is one for the photography books...reaching inside for the spirit of your subject and let your creavity take over...you mastered it beautifully in this exceptional photo Laurence! (I hope I don't sound like Paula Abdul..LOL!) #1362015

Goshka G. May 17, 2005

Absolutely amazing, Laurence!!! I have a feeling we will see it again! #1362021

Judy S. Fung May 17, 2005

Truly wonderful composition and capture, Laurence!! #1362109

Ermanno Radice May 17, 2005

WONDERFUL, great shot, gorgeous image, Laurence! #1362112

Laurence Saliba May 17, 2005

Thanks Amalia, Carla, Karen, Gail, Goshka, Judy and Ermanno!!!!! #1362188

Karen Beri May 17, 2005

WOW!!!!!!!Laurence, this shot is so amazing! Fantastic composition, and soooo creative. Well done, my friend:) #1362213

Lori Carlson May 17, 2005

Way to go Laurence...THIS ROCKS!! Just excellent...and what a sweet dad! :0) #1362465

Tammy Scott May 17, 2005

What an absolutely awesome shot, Laurence! I love the reflection! I think you have a winner here! #1362476

Vicki Hunt May 17, 2005

I didn't think I'd make it to the end of the comments! I am totally impressed with this image! It is incredible! #1362544

Noel Baebler May 17, 2005

Neat capture, Laurence! #1362653

Davide Patanè May 17, 2005

WOW EXCELLENT!!
I really LOVE this! #1362752

Tom Andersen May 17, 2005

Gorgeous shot of a beautiful young lady, Laurence! The reflection is awesome! #1362765

Stephanie Lyons May 17, 2005

Awesome shot Laurence! Very creative, very well done! Your daughter is beautiful! #1362780

KHAWLA Haddad May 17, 2005

WOW Laurence LOVE This shot. love everything about it such great job!!!! #1362861

Terry R. Hatfield May 17, 2005

She Has A Beautiful Face, Love The Reflections And Awesome Skin Tones You Captured Laurence!! #1362908

Marsha S. Smith May 17, 2005

Spectacular! This is amazing, Laurence. She is beautiful, talented and is wearing cool sunglasses. The reflection of the piano keys is just WOW, WOW!!!! #1362909

Laura E. OConnor May 17, 2005

What a response! Not sure there's anything left to say! Great idea. A real WOW shot. #1362932

Kathryn (Love) Scheet May 17, 2005

oh my Laurence! this is an awesome portrait!! beautiful job (both of you!) #1362938

Walter Graziano May 17, 2005

Very cool shot Laurence #1363214

Debra Booth May 17, 2005

Awesome portrait, Laurence! The reflection is a fantastic way to tell this story! #1363243

Roger Bernabo May 17, 2005

Laurence, this is so good; both for you and your daughter. There's something about youth and the hopes and dreams we have for them. I think you captured alot of that in your shot! #1363275

Laurence Saliba May 17, 2005

Thanks so much Karen, Tammy, Lori, Vicki, Noel, Davide, Tom, Stephanie, Kelly, Terry, Marsha, Laura, Kathryn, Wally, Debra and Roger!!!!
You made Rachel super Happy today!!! #1363295

Sherry Stricklin Boles May 17, 2005

Such a creative image, Laurence...Great shot of Rachel! #1363310

Danilo Piccioni May 17, 2005

If this is not next month winner then I am going to eat my mouse!LOL
this is the best! #1363354

Steve Mescha May 18, 2005

You've got to be proud of this one, Lawrence! It's fantastic :-) #1364685

Paul Michko May 18, 2005

Great portrait, Laurence. Way to go Rachel. #1364999

Laurence Saliba May 18, 2005

Thanks Sherry, Danilo, Steve and Paul!!!
Dado you bring a smile to everybodies face with your great comments!!! :) #1365113

Lynn Crawford May 18, 2005

What a great image Laurence, I really like the reflection in her glasses, looks COOL :) #1365216

Laurence Saliba May 18, 2005

Thanks Lynn!!!! #1365353

Kathleen K. Parker May 18, 2005

How cool can a photo get! Love the reflection in her glasses. Wonderful, Laurence!
kathleen #1366604

LJ Corliss May 18, 2005

Wonderful photo :) #1367019

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 19, 2005

Excellent portrait, great full frame beauty! #1370165

Margot Petrowski May 21, 2005

You gotta win something with this shot......fabulous!!!! #1375849

Laurence Saliba May 23, 2005

Thanks Kathleen, LC., Donna and Margot!!!!!!! #1385835

Michelle Lea Guinn June 21, 2005

Congratulations Laurence!!!! Good Luck in the next round!!! mlg #1498538

Stan Kwasniowski June 21, 2005

Laurence, Congratulations

Stan K #1498630

Colleen Braun June 21, 2005

Congratulations... #1498897

Steve Mescha June 21, 2005

no one doubted this would be a winner, Lawrence! Now let's see it go all the way! #1498900

Alisha L. Ekstrom June 21, 2005

Congrats Laurence...Steve is right!!! Good Luck!!! #1499008

Lori S. Aschbrenner June 21, 2005

Congratulations, Laurence! I'll make my prediction...We'll be seeing this again!! #1499218

Margot Petrowski June 21, 2005

CONGRATS LAURENCE!!!!!!!! #1499388

Tom Andersen June 21, 2005

Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Laurence! #1499510

Anita Hogue June 21, 2005

This is awesome, Laurence, you must be thrilled to have your daughter as a finalist! Awesome image!!!! #1500041

Judy S. Fung June 21, 2005

Congrats, Laurence!! #1500114

Donald K. Cherry June 21, 2005

Congrats, Laurence!! #1500124

Cathy Stancil June 21, 2005

No surprises there !!! And I will not be surprise tomorrow...Congratualtions my friend, this is superb !! #1500245

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas June 21, 2005

Congratulations Laurence!,
Amalia #1500254

Laura E. OConnor June 21, 2005

YAAAAYYYY, Laurence!! I LOVE THIS ONE!! CONGRATULATIONS ON A WELL DESERVED FINALIST!! #1500265

Jill Flynn June 21, 2005

Congratulations again Laurence. Way to go! #1500271

Cindy Paquette June 21, 2005

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT'S HERE!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS LAURENCE!! #1500616

Terry L. Ellis June 21, 2005

Congratulations, Laurence! No one is surprised this is a finalist!! It's awesome!! #1500784

Debra Booth June 21, 2005

Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Laurence!! #1500798

S J June 21, 2005

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Laurence!! #1500919

Kara L. Hendricks June 21, 2005

I'm so glad to see this as a finalist, and totally expect to see it win.... #1501615

KHAWLA Haddad June 21, 2005

Congratulations on super finalist! Laurence well don!! #1501680

Sandy Landon June 21, 2005

Congrats on this incredible image. #1501973

Melissa L. Zavadil June 21, 2005

What did I say ABOVE "Definately a winner" Yes, that is what I said!!! I am right and I AM rubbing it in!!!! This is a really really cool shot!! Way to go!! Congrats! #1502054

Jennifer Rennison June 21, 2005

Love this, Laurence!! Congratulations on this fabulous finalist! Hope to see it again! #1502056

Danilo Piccioni June 21, 2005

I am sooooo releived!!!!!! Now I don't have to eat my mouse!
BIG CONGRATS!!!!!!! #1502285

Mata Patan June 22, 2005

YES!!!
Our model Rachel and her piano did it again!!!! FANTASTIC!!!
Congrats! #1502715

Judy S. Fung June 22, 2005

Congrats, Laurence! #1502730

Evy Johansen June 22, 2005

Many congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Laurence!! WOW... #1503367

Laura Clay-Ballard June 22, 2005

a big congrats on this gorgeous image! #1503986

cj patterson June 22, 2005

Congratulations on this well deserved finalist!!! #1504376

Laurence Saliba June 22, 2005

A big thanks!!!!! #1504415

Dominique Declerck June 22, 2005

Fantastic, laurence!! du grand Art Photographique!!! Bravo!!! #1505617

Noel Baebler June 22, 2005

Another huzzah, Laurence! #1505653

Mary K. Robison June 22, 2005

What an exquisitely composed reflective gem, Laurence. I not only hope to see it VERY high up in the contest, beyond its finalist spot, but in photography magazines, on posters, etc.
PERFECTION!
CONGRATULATIONS to you and your daughter for the artistry combined! #1506419

Benica Walsh June 22, 2005

I have to join the frey. My 2c: This one will place. Nice work Laurence. #1506807

Sharon Day June 22, 2005

Big congratulations on this outstanding image, Laurence!!! Good luck next round! #1507295

Marsha S. Smith June 22, 2005

Congratulations, my friend!!!!! I am so excited that this shot made the finals - it has a super chance of being the 'BIG ONE'! #1508032

Olivia Navarro June 23, 2005

Well, as I'm sure most others are, I'm surprised this didn't place because it's just so fantastic, Laurence. But it definitely deserves the finalist badge so huge congrats to you and Rachel! #1512279

Laurence Saliba June 23, 2005

Thanks everybody!!! Too many to mention.
Olivia I guess I need more luck next time!!!! #1513265

Daniel Diaz June 24, 2005

I LOVE THIS PHOTO, Very well done Laurence. The colors, reflection, frame,lighting, everything just perfect!!!
Congrats!!!! #1515622

Lori Carlson June 24, 2005

Congrats to you and Rachel Laurence!! :0) #1516016

bob cornelison June 25, 2005

Great shot and congrats!
~:O) #1520561

Jennifer S July 02, 2005

Congrats on your win, Laurence! Another incredible shot! Everything about this photo is perfect! #1546492

Virginia L. Allison July 28, 2005

What an amazing shot. Very beautiful. #1651122

Laurence Saliba July 28, 2005

Thanks Daniel, Lori, Bob, Jennifer and Virginia!!! #1651225

Stephanie Laird July 31, 2005

Hi Laurence! FANTASTIC SHOT! Really amazing! #1660318

Luigi Di Serio August 31, 2005

Amazing!! #1789386

April 05, 2006

WOW! How great is this picture.
Jen #2610436

Tamera S. Phillips October 29, 2006

Just looking through your gallery and this one caught my eye. Awesome image! #3520732

Patricia Ronan September 19, 2007

Love so many of the images in your gallery but especially this one:)
Thank you Laurence for the inspiration:) #4812768

February 27, 2008

Laurence, your gallery is AMAZING! I have thoroughly enjoyed viewing your images, I see that this one has been here for a while, but I love it! How origianl and intresting! Your work is awesome!! #5564424

Nicole Granville May 30, 2008

laurence,
i also see this is an older photo..but age does not matter. the photo is fabulous. love the image.... #5996544

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