SCENT OF ALOHA! [69365 Flowers ]
Uploaded: May 20, 2006 23:37:16
Flower Category. First blossoms from an new plant growing in a large pot on the side of the house!
Stanley J. Contrades May 20, 2006
I am taking this opportunity to thank all of you who have stopped by my BetterPhoto gallery, over the past couple of years, to respond with your generous, supportive, and encouraging comments. I have been blessed with the camaraderie and the friendship of incredible artists on this site, and have learned so much for which I am truly grateful.Aloha `oe, aloha `oe
E ke onaona noho I ka lipo
One fond embrace,
A ho`i a`e au
Until we meet again
Farewell to you, farewell to you
The charming one who dwells in the shaded bowers
One fond embrace,
'Ere I depart
Until we meet again
“Thanks for the memories …”
Adilson Ferreira, Adrienne Maldini, Ali Atri, Allan Whitehead, Amy Jackson, Anette Rasmussen,
Anita Ott, Ann Gay, Armando Arturo, Arya Bandyopadhyay, Audrea Telkamp, Barbara J., Bill Mortenson, Bill Houghton, Bob Cornelison, Bobbie Davis, Bonnie Lackey, Brian Lobdell, Brian Cassar, Brian Shema, Bridgette B., Candice Calhoun, Carla Metzler, Carol Brill, Carol Engstrom, Carol Hude, Carolina Smith, Carolyn Connolly, Carolyn Fletcher, Casey Hanson, Cathy Gregor, Cathy Stancil, Cathy Gromball, Cesar La Rosa, Charlene Bayerle, Chris Macer, Christian Nicolas, Christine Hunt, Christopher Budny, Cindy Wong, Cindy Paquette, Cindy Bracken, CJ Patterson, CJ Scott, Claudette Foote, Claudia Kuhn, Coleen Thompson, Colette Metcalf, Colleen Braun, Corinne Thompson, Crystal Berrymen, Crystal Foust, Dale Gast, Dale Cubbage, Damian Gadal, Dan Holm, Dan Walters, Daniel Diaz, Danilo Piccioni, Darren Fisher, Darryl Wilkinson, David Phalen, David Luchowski, Dawn Penson, Dean Sandifer, Deb Holmes, Deborah Lewinson, Deborah Sandidge, Debra Booth, Dennis Flanagan, Desiree Bento, Diane Addonizio, Diane Dupuis-Kallos, Donald Cherry, Donna Eaton, Donna Neal, Donna Pagakis, Donna Roberts (DDU), Donna Simon, Doug Wean, Ed Heaton, Ellen Peach, Eric Schneider, Ermanno Radice, Errick Cameron, Esther Smith, Evy Johansen, Fax Sinclair, Gail Vitikacs, Gerda Grice, Glenn Urquhart, Goshka G., Hasmik Hatamian, Heidi Tidd, Helen Green, Ilana Peled, Isabel L., Jacqueline Slater, Jan Stadelmyer, Jane Summa, Janet Detota,
Janet Skinner, Janet Williams, Janine Russell, Janus Anderson, Jean Papo, Jean Spears,
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Stanley J. Contrades May 20, 2006
Jeff Lovinger, Jeff Robinson, Jen Mauller, Jennie Dillman, Jennifer Okamoto, Jennifer Rennison, Jenny Bosmans, Jessica McCollam, Jessica Jenney, Jill Fluseman, Jill Flynn, Jill Odice, Jill Howerton, Jill Johnson, Jim Huffield, Jim Kinnunen, John Connolly, Jordi Delgado, Joseph Chakkungal, Joy Zuckerman, Joy Rector, Joy Brown, Joyce Baldassare, Judy Fung, Judy Secco, Julie Hore, June Jiang, Kara Hendricks, Karen Diaz, Karen Badon, Karen Engelbreth, Karen Michaels, Karen R., Karey Miller Poos, Karma Wilson, Kasia Elser, Kathleen Clemons, Kathleen Leickly, Kathleen Parker, Kathleen Struckle, Kathryn Love, Katrina McMeans, Kaye Beausoleil, Kaye Mahoney, Keith Clayton, Kelly Haddad, Kelly Heaton, Kelly Stevens, Ken Grooms, Kerby Pfrangle, Kip Berger, Kirsi, Bertolini, Kristi Howson, Kristian Stricklin, Kristina Daniels, LJ Corliss, Lani Broadbent, Laura Clay-Ballard, Laura Oconnor, Laurence Saliba, Leanne Boyd, Len Pierce, Linda Lester, Linda Proctor, Lisa Clark, Lisa Pereira, Lori A., Lori Fisher, Lucia de Giovanni, Lynne Morris, Marcie Fowler, Margaret Sikora, Margot Petrowski, Marie Fields, Marilyn Lincecum, Mark Alonso, Marsha Smith, Marta Beach, Mary Costa, Mary Robison, Mary Stebbins, Mary Timman, Mata Patane, Melissa Gurdus, Melody Molinaro, Michelle Guinn, Michelle Kovach, Milan Banik, Milutin Milosevic, Monika Sapek, Murry Grigsby, Nadya Johnson, Nancy Grace Chen, Nancylee Malm, Navin Talwar, Nick Lagos, Nina Shields, Nobi Nagase, Noel Baebler, Pat Gamwell, Pat Sheffield, Patricia Borowicz, Patricia Kuniega, Patricia Morroquin, Patricia Trapp, Paul Coco, Paul Earl, Paul Michko, Paul Parent, Paul Sikora, Paula Kelly, Paula Showen, Peggy Wolff, Penny Steiner, Phil Sauvey, Pu Chen, Rakesh Syal, Randy Walton, Ray & Audrey Clarke, Reine, Renee, Rob Bishop, Rob Mesite, Robert Goodman, Robert Mann, Robin Lynn, Robin Wehrman, Robyn Mackenzie, Roger Bernabo, Ron Goldman, Ronald Balthazor, Ronald Fischer, Ronda Chatelle, Roseann Dreasher, Sandra Freyler, Sandy Landon, Sandy Driscoll, Sanjay Pindyath, Scott Pedersen, Serena Pierce, Sergio La Spina, Shaji Theodore, Sharon D., Shelly Rauscher, Shelly Van Camp, Sherry Boles, Sherrye Nozaki, Souha Dooly, Stacey Bates, Stacey M., Stan Kwasniowski, Stanley Sims, Stephanie Lyons, Stephen Zacker, Steven Gunnerson, Sumith & Lea Samarakoon, Susan Barnes, Susan Parady, Susan Pindyath, Susana Heide-Thiessen, Susan Matos, Susie Peek-Swint, Tamera Phillips-Meeks, Tammy McAllister, Tammy Scott, Terry Ellis, Terry Hatfield, The Judges at BetterPhoto.com, Theres Marie Jones, Theresa McCloskey, Thomas Lindgren, Tom Anderson, Tonya Boles, Tracy Comeau, Tuija Suhone, Uqur Erkmen, Vikky Gural, Wally Orlowsky, Wanda Judd, Wayne Brasch, Wendy Amdahl, Wendy Marchesani, Wendy Stevenson, William Moore, William Raco, Wong Chek Poh, and Wren Hendrick!With fondest Aloha,
Stan
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Phil Sauvey May 20, 2006
Stan,You have been an inspiration to many and very much to me. Best of luck to you. I was shocked when reading this and the only thing that I can say from your AK friend, is thank you and ALOHA! #2791280
Su Sana E. P
May 20, 2006
Julie Robinson May 21, 2006
What a beautiful flower Stan - I can almost smell it - but lovlier are your sentiments- Good luck! #2791290
Janine Russell
May 21, 2006
Pat Gamwell May 21, 2006
You have been an inspiration to me & your friendly, warm & compassionate comments will be GREATLY missed! May the Lord continue to bless you in all your endeavors. You have been given a superb gift of artistic talent & we will ALL miss you tremendously. SUPERB art piece! #2791303
Evy Johansen
May 21, 2006
Steven Gunnerson May 21, 2006
A very beautiful floral Stan! Perfect clarity, light, color and detail. I am very sorry to see you go. Want a wonderful message you left for us all. Best of luck to you in your endeavors. #2791335Lynne Morris May 21, 2006
Wow Stan what a beautifil capture - are these frangipans? What a lovely message you have left and good luck to you and hope you will return to BP again, you will be missed. #2791425Paul E. Earl May 21, 2006
I can't believe you are leaving us Stan!!! I will miss you. Please take care. #2791513Ray Clarke May 21, 2006
As always , a beautiful capture Stan! We will all miss your work an encourging comments, Hope you come back soon!!!(R) #2791535Karen Engelbreth May 21, 2006
As always a beautiful flower, Stan - you will be missed - ALOHA!#2791536
Robyn Mackenzie May 21, 2006
Let's start the chant - No, Stan, no, please don't go...NOOOOOO Stan....I've really appreciated your always kind and generous comments, and I've learned so much particularly about floral photography from you, Stan!
Come back soon. I'll stop by your site from time to time. #2791551
William C. Raco
May 21, 2006
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Wally Orlowsky May 21, 2006
Simple gorgeous floral, Stan ... but a very sad parting. #2791875
Linda D. Lester
May 21, 2006
Sharon Day May 21, 2006
Gorgeous image, Stan!!! I can't believe you're leaving so I will live in hopes you will return one day soon. I hope everything is well with you and wish you all the best!!! Good luck in all you do! #2792250Joy Rector May 21, 2006
fantastic #2792290Bobbie Davis May 21, 2006
WOW! Stan I'm shocked to see that you are leaving us! But I will be sure to bookmark your other site so I can drop by and see what you are up to. I will miss your beautiful flower images and your humor! Best of luck to you! #2792448
Carolyn M. Fletcher
May 21, 2006
Jim Kinnunen
May 21, 2006
Stan Kwasniowski May 21, 2006
Stan, wish you well on you new venture, please come back periodically and let us enjoy more of your images, peace #2792780Cathy Barrows May 21, 2006
i just back in town and am sure glad I didn't miss this one although you will be truly missed...if Hawaii is half as beautiful as you present it then it must be heaven to live there...good luck with all of your future endeavors #2793374Patty Razonable May 21, 2006
AW SHUCKS!!! Thank you for introducing me to BP and your generous output on photography which I have learned a lot if it wasn't for you!! Best wishes in your next adventure(s)!!Charlene Bayerle May 21, 2006
An incredible photo from an incredible photographer!!!Be well and good luck...
Charlene #2794607
Donna Roberts May 24, 2006
Well - what a night I've had.....I've cried tears of joy to finally get a 2nd place win and then I read your words above and then cried all over again for a totally different emotion.You are the person who gave me the tag of dddu....(btw - I got over being a diva and dropped one of the d's.....LOL) either way, I will be very sad to not see you on BP as you are such an inspirational photographer who has *always* given me support.
I will catch up with you on your alternative site and wish you all the very best on your side of the world.
Much love always from downunder.
:-) ddu
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Jill Flynn May 24, 2006
Say it ain't so Stan..... I wish you all the happiness and good fortune you so richly deserve. Your florals are inspirational and works of art. I will miss you and your beautiful images. Take good care and Aloha .... till we meet again as you so poetically said....Jill #2811673
Shelly A. Van Camp
May 25, 2006
Carolyn J. Connolly May 25, 2006
A simply GORGEOUS floral image...as usual, Stan!! We've been SO spoilt by all your FABULOUS floral images here on BP over the last few years!! You know how I just LOVE frangipani/plumeria flowers, AND images of them!! I trust this plant continues to flourish and flower BEAUTIFULLY at the side of your house!! :o)Phil and I are SO-O sorry to read that you won't be around BP as much these days, Stan...but we sure hope that you still pop in every now and then to say hello to ALL your friends here!! We both wish you the VERY best in your future endeavours, AND with your (above-mentioned) SmugMug site!! We've taken a peek, and it's really WONDERFUL!! :o) What else would we expect, though!! ;o)
Stan, Phil and myself send you best wishes AND fond alohas, from us both here Downunder...near BEAUTIFUL Lake Macquarie, in the state of New South Wales, Australia!! :o) #2815690
Life Expressions May 27, 2006
I have loved your work..and you have inspired me so much. You will be greatly missed Stan. Best of luck in everything and God's blessings. #2821806Carla Metzler May 31, 2006
I got worried because I had not seen you in a while and so I came to your gallery to see why. It makes me sad to realize that I will not see you routinely on BP anymore. But I wish you the very best in everything, Stan. And I thank you for all you have done over the past couple of years to inspire and help me. You were the first person on BP to write to me and encourage me! Thank you, Stan. You will be missed. Oh gosh, I am crying! LOLRoger Bernabo May 31, 2006
Stan your work has been inspirational to me and so many others. It has truly given me a bar to strive for when attempting flower and macros.I'll check your website out and I'm sure be coninually amazed at the beauty that lies in Hawaii and behind your lens.
Aloha,
Roger #2836473
Stanley J. Contrades June 01, 2006
Many thanks to all of you for your very kind and gracious sentiments as well as for your incredible friendship that I will always value. I'll keep up with you every now and then and wish you all the very best! Keep up the great work that you do as there is always someone that will certainly learn from your skills and technique as I have :-)!!
Gail Vitikacs
June 02, 2006
Tammy Scott June 02, 2006
Oh I am certainly going to miss all your beautiful images! They are such an inspiration to so many of us to look closer at the beauty that surrounds us!I wish you much luck and joy in whatever your future holds! #2844419
Stanley J. Contrades June 02, 2006
Gail and Tammy, thank you for supporting my work and also for always being thoughtful and generous in your responses for which I am very grateful. With fondest Aloha,John Connolly June 02, 2006
Stan! you will certainly be missed! Thank you for you informative input to my entries in the past, It has always been appreciated. #2845792Margaret Sikora June 03, 2006
What a shock I got when I saw that you were leaving bp Stan, I looooved your exquisite photos of your flowers and island,you will be greatly missed.All the best for the future. #2847411Stanley J. Contrades June 05, 2006
Thank you very much for stopping by, John and Margaret and thank you, too, for always being supportive in your comments on my work as well. Know that I do appreciate it! I'll be around and will from time to time check in to see how everyone is doing! In the meantime you will still be able to see my work at my website! Hope this finds you well!Jenny Bosmans June 06, 2006
I found this message very late, and I'm speechless, my friend! :)Jenny Bosmans June 06, 2006
And...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! :) #2860502Corinne M. Thompson June 06, 2006
A very Happy Birthday to you, my hoaloha! I was very sad to see your message...your BP hui will miss you greatly! I would like to say mahalo nui loa for your pilialoha, and for always being so kind and sharing your beautiful images with us! I wish you well always! Take care! :) #2860602Stanley J. Contrades June 06, 2006
Many thanks for your birthday wishes and I will be around to check in with all of you from time to time and I promise not to disappear :-)!!
Shelly A. Van Camp
June 06, 2006
Marsha S. Smith June 06, 2006
Stan, I came today to congratulate you on having so many shots in the featured gallery in the Snapshot and what do I find? You've left. AND it's your birthday! So good luck with your new ventures and I will certainly check out the other site. AND - Happy Birthday!Darryl Wilkinson June 06, 2006
Stan, I am shocked by the news of your leaving BP. However, I am happy for you, as I know you are doing what must be done. Having you as a friend has been a great honor for me, you really have given me the support I've needed as an aspiring photographer, and I thank you dearly for that.I wish you well, my friend!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
And Happy Shooting!!! :)
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David L. Luchowski June 07, 2006
ALOHA, STAN. HAPPY BIRTHDAY. YOUR GALLERY IS BEAUTIFUL. #2862569Carolyn J. Connolly June 07, 2006
G'day Stan - it was GREAT to see you around BP again, albeit fleetingly!! We DO know that you said you WILL be checking in every now and then though!! ;o) Hope everything is going well for you, as it is for us here!! :o)Phil and I trust you have had/are having a WONDERFUL birthday, and we wish you ALL the best in the coming year!! We LOVE your other website, so KEEP on clicking, my friend!! :o)
We're sure you'll have "a scream" at your class reunion this week - don't forget to let us all know how it goes!! Much Aloha from your friends Downunder, here near BEAUTIFUL Lake Macquarie!! :o)
** HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STAN!! ** #2866648
Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 08, 2006
Hi Stan, I will miss you so much!! You are an outstanding photographer!! Keep up the awesome work. Your constant support has really been an inpiration. Thanks so very much. Take care and keep in touch!! Aloha, back at you!! Enjoy your summer!! #2870847
Jill Odice
June 10, 2006
Kaye Burazin June 12, 2006
Stan, you were one of the first great photographers here at BP that I asked for advice as to shooting one of your glorious flower images. You answered graciously and I have carried that answer (printed out) in my camera bag ever since. You have been an inspiration to many and it is very sad to see you go. I wish you the best of things to come.. #2887626
Candice C. Calhoun
June 17, 2006
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Cindy Wong June 19, 2006
Stan, I've been so busy for the past 2 months and don't even have time to take any photos or visit some BP members' galleries. When I learn that you are leaving us, I am shocked! I wish you all the Best! Thank you for sharing all your beautiful pictures with us! Hope you join us again soon! Take good Care, Stan!!! Cindy :) #2913310
Laurence Saliba
June 19, 2006
Michelle Lea Guinn June 20, 2006
Gorgeous image!!! And Good luck and stay safe on your new journey!!! Many prayers and wishes of happiness and good health. You will be Missed!!! mlg~ #2922320Patricia Marroquin June 20, 2006
Exquisite image, Stan! Congratulations! All the best, Patricia #2923112Corinne M. Thompson June 20, 2006
Huge Congrats to you, my hoaloha!!! #2923234
Jim Kinnunen
June 20, 2006
Darryl Wilkinson June 21, 2006
Aloha, Stan! I am so happy to see this beautiful image make Finalist! Best of luck to you in the next round, my friend! Bravo! #2923587Renee Doyle June 21, 2006
Stan, I am so sorry I hadn't responded to your farewell earlier (I really haven't been around that much either). I am so sorry to see you go and had already been missing you and wondering where you were. I hope things are going well for you and want to wish you all the best, always. Congratulations on this wonderful image and finalist - I will definitely pop in on your site. Thankyou for all your advice and encouragement - it always meant so much. Aloha!!Stanley J. Contrades June 21, 2006
First of all, CONGRATULATIONS to all of the May entrants and Finalists! You are all WINNERS in my book!Robyn Mackenzie June 21, 2006
Stan - COME B-A-A-A-C-C-C-K-K-K, please!!! Congratulations on this beautiful finalist! We miss you.... :o) Robyn #2923963Margaret Sikora June 21, 2006
Congratulations Stan on this beautiful photo finalist, you are missed and hope to see you in the winners circle. #2924199Jenny Bosmans June 21, 2006
Congratulations on this very beautiful finalist, Stan!! :)Wendy Stevenson June 21, 2006
Congratulations Stan on this beautiful finalist! Sorry to hear you'll be gone for a while and I wish you the best at what evver you do and where ever you go. Much Aloha Stan, you will be missed:-) #2924660Laura Clay-Ballard June 21, 2006
Congrats on this awesome image!Phil Sauvey June 21, 2006
Stan,This is so breathtaking! Congratulations on your talent being recognized once again! Well deserved my friend. Aloha! #2925695
Sharon Day June 21, 2006
A simply gorgeous finalist, Stan!!! Congratulations on this well deserved and wonderful finalist! Good luck next round! #2925757
Su Sana E. P
June 21, 2006
David L. Luchowski June 21, 2006
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist,Stan. Aloha. #2925928Deb Holmes-Hatfield June 21, 2006
This is beautiful Stan, we will miss seeing your lovely photos on BP.
Jeff Robinson
June 21, 2006
Stephen Zacker June 21, 2006
Striking against that dark background. Congratulations #2927727
Terry L. Ellis
June 21, 2006
I am so sorry to see that you are leaving, Stan. Your work is truly inspiring to me and I will check your other site often. Wishing you the best in whatever it is you've decided to do or must do! Thanks for being a true BP friend. Always, Terry #2928104
Marie Fields June 21, 2006
Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Stan. So sorry to hear that you're leaving us! Best Wishes in all of your future endeavors... God Bless! #2928418Ray Clarke June 21, 2006
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Stan,hope you are well #2928648Keith L. Clayton June 21, 2006
This is so perfect. I'd crawl to Croatia to shoot a picture this well!!Many congrats! #2930182
Kristi A. Howson June 21, 2006
First of all Stan many congratulations on this marvelous finalist. I love it!So you are leaving us? How very sad Stan.. I"ve always so enjoyed looking at your photography and many many thanks for all your wonderful support and encouragement. You are an awesome photographer!!! So you know Warren Ishi..:) "Wave" hi to him for me:) #2930351
Claudia Kuhn
June 21, 2006
Congrats and good luck in the next round! #2930421
Linda Proctor June 21, 2006
Congratulations Stan!!! Love your website hope all is going well! #2930552
Gail Vitikacs
June 21, 2006
Nobu Nagase June 21, 2006
So good to find your image here, andLeanne M.E. Boyd June 22, 2006
Congratulations Stan!!!!!!!!! Good luck on the next round! #2934231Jane Summa June 22, 2006
Hi Stan..this is a BEAUTIFUL photo..Congratulations!!Hope all is going well for you and am looking forward to spending some time at your website! Best wishes & you ARE missed!! #2937525
Deborah Lewinson
June 23, 2006
Judy S. Fung June 23, 2006
Congrats on your finalist, Stan!Carla Metzler June 24, 2006
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Stan! #2944148Stanley J. Contrades June 30, 2006
Once again, thank you all for your kind responses and encouragement that I truly appreciate. Thank you, too, for your congratulatory comments on "Scent of Aloha". I'll try to keep up with all of you from time to time!Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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