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"Hand in Beads"

© Michael F. Millay

"Hand in Beads"

Uploaded: March 23, 2003 02:01:27

Description

Scouting the Santa Cruz Wharf for "Photo Opps" in 1996, THIS caught my eye. Nikon 8008-S, Nikon 35- 90 Zoom, Fuji Super G - 100 Film. Standard Optimizing in P-Shop 5.5. > Sharpshooter <

Comments

Joy Brown March 23, 2003

Very cool! #27440

William C. Raco level-classic May 26, 2019

Love all the shapes, colors and composition.
I'd imagine this is even more impressive in a large size.

bill #71001

Patricia Marroquin May 26, 2019

Beautiful. Nice composition and colors, Michael. #71006

May 26, 2019

PHAT! I dig the shapes, the colors, the composition, the contrast, and the character of this photo. Excellent creativity!
#71010

Debbie S. May 26, 2019

Very, very, very cool image! Love the texture of the beads and the hand is georgous! #71039

Mette Vendelboe Allison level-classic May 26, 2019

I agree totally with Debbie. This is fantastic, so unique and so good. Best of luck with it from me. #71207

Michael F. Millay May 26, 2019

U R ALL TOO Kind!
I Really Like BP! (only 2 Months Now).
> Quote for the Day <

" The Greatest RISK that we can ever take
is Playing it SAFE !
Because we RISK NOT Living the Life we were
MEANT to Live.
We Risk LOSING the Very Thing
That we Long to have."

... Sarah Ban Breathnach
#71241

Kathleen Clemons May 26, 2019

I can see why this caught your eye, Michael. Your wonderful photo sure caught mine! #71263

Gary H. Minish level-classic May 26, 2019

Good eye and a very good shot! Well done, Michael! #71282

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe May 26, 2019

Superb picture and good philosophy about risking.
Kathleen #77717

Patricia Marroquin May 26, 2019

I knew I'd see this among the finalists. Congratulations, Michael! This is fantastic. #81206

Debbie S. May 26, 2019

Absolutely so well deserved!!!!!! Congrats Michael! #81272

Debbie S. May 26, 2019

Absolutely so well deserved!!!!!! Congrats Michael! #81274

Debbie S. May 26, 2019

Absolutely so well deserved!!!!!! Congrats Michael! #81275

Debbie S. May 26, 2019

Absolutely so well deserved!!!!!! Congrats Michael! #81277

Debbie S. May 26, 2019

Absolutely so well deserved!!!!!! Congrats Michael! #81279

Karen Seargeant May 26, 2019

Congratulations! #81301

Debbie S. May 26, 2019

AAAAAH!!! I'm so sorry...I don't know ehat happened up there!!? #81317

Michael F. Millay May 26, 2019

Merci - Merci!
To ALL of you who took Time to E Me.
Special Thanx to WebMaster - Debbie S. - who
Congratulated me 5 Times !

> Note to Joy (EnJoy) < U were First, and have commented on a Few of my Images.
I would like to catch up with U some Time -
But I HATE Typing!
Wish I had the Time to reciprocate, and View more of your Images, and send such Gracious Kudos as I RECEIVE from You !

Thanx Mette ( WHERE are You ?)

> K.P. While we are All VISUAL people, you were the only one that commented on my QUOTE.
As I am Sure you know - that RISK Philosophy
Strongly applies to those of us that have a PASSION for their Art.
Remember, Elvis Presely was rejected Dozens
of times, and was told to go back to Driving a Truck - but he refused to Give up. Because...
(insert above Quote here).
Now - if they would Only get my NAME CORRECT!
> Sharpshooter < ... Michael F. Millay #81605

Mette Vendelboe Allison level-classic May 26, 2019

I just knew it.... Great photo...well deserved... I believe this will go far! #81654

Kathleen Clemons May 26, 2019

Congratulation, Michael. Your win is very well-deserved. :) #81689

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