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Doylestown Intelligencer Building


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Doylestown Intelligencer Building
Doylestown Intelligencer Building

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Before and After
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November 25 in Doylestown was drizzly most of the day, with blah overcast skies. A weekday scene provided lots of hustle, bustle, and street clutter.
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I had to do a LOT to this image: (1) Straighten extensively using the Transform/Warp tool. (2)Swap the sky using Apply Image repeatedly on the blue channel--complex, but quick once you "get it." Then I had to play with blend modes to bring the iron work back in front of the sky (3)TOPAZ Adjust to enhance the detail in the sky (4) TOPAZ Detail to make the building pop (4) clone out distractions (mainly the car).
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Was it worth it?
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Michelle Alton

 
  The BEFORE SHOT
The BEFORE SHOT

Michelle Alton

 
 
 

Michelle Alton
 

The Doyestown Intelligencer Building on 10 East Court Street.
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This intricate "old lady" was designed and built in 1876 by the team of Thomas L. Cernea and David E. Supplee the famous Philadelpia architects. It is an impressive example of the Second Empire style and the Queen Anne style. The Second Empire style can be seen in the mansard roof and projecting central tower. Some interesting aspects of the Queen Anne style seen here are the white belt courses and carved keystones, the balconies, the crowned tower, the tall thin windows, and elaborate ornamentation.
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The short light posts in the foreground surround a Civil War memorial (obelisk) that stands in the intersection of Court Street and Main Street, directly in front of the Courthouse.


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December 10, 2010

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Lots of work, maybe, but what a great result! A wonderful building,too!


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December 10, 2010

 

Kate Jackson
  Probably not a wall hanger but definitely worth it Michelle. Pleasant to look at, great PS experience for you and also for us to read how you did it. I can easily understand playing with blend modes to brig the ironwork back but will certainly have to look into your apply image on the blue channel. So I am making notes.


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December 10, 2010

 

Michelle Alton
  The "Blue Channel" masking technique was covered by Dave Cross in the CS5 one-day seminar tour. I would imagine he has a tutorial on the NAPP site by now, and it's SO worth it! I could try to explain it (with a scan of the workbook page) and my own notes if anyone would like to try it. Send me a BP mail and I'll respond with my email address.
~Michelle


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December 10, 2010

 

Douglas Pignet
  Very nice post work on this lovely building


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December 10, 2010

 

Danny B. Head
  Nicely proscessed....love the new sky!


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December 10, 2010

 

Alan L. Borror
  Well worth all the effort, Michelle! What a beautiful result...love that sky.


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December 10, 2010

 

Jyri Vissak
  Very creative! Well done.


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December 10, 2010

 

Beverley Scott
  It's always interesting to read how it's been done. You've really brought out the details in the building and that sky is great!


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December 10, 2010

 
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  Lots of work but beautiful results!


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December 10, 2010

 

Avril Young
  outstanding DD work, fantastic result Michelle...love the sky!


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December 10, 2010

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  Well work the extra effort Michelle. The results are gorgeous and that sky is amazing.


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December 10, 2010

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  The only thing I see wrong is the hand sign says stop
It needs to have that little walking stick figure, because I feel as if I am walking down this street! ;0)


Nicely Done Mickey!!


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December 10, 2010

 
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  This was well worth your effort, Michelle and it turned out beautifully! Excellent work!


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December 10, 2010

 

Tiia Vissak
  well done indeed!


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December 10, 2010

 
- Val Feldman

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  Mind boggling work (at least for me) but oh, what a fabulous end result...you're truly a dd genius...well, OK, an all-around genius! :) I could look at this all day and just swoon over the color and the wonderful details. Excellent and beautiful work, Michelle!


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December 10, 2010

 

Jack Gaskin
  The Finished product is A#1 FIRST RATE WORK
The process I have NO CLUE ABOUT WHAT YOU REALLY DID. ;o)
Wish the building could speak as it looks extremely interesting...

Happy Shooting
Jack


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December 10, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  I wouldn't know how to do any of that either, Michelle, but the result sure is fabulous!


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December 10, 2010

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Wow, Michelle, awesome work.... so well done. Love all you did to this. A masterpiece.


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December 10, 2010

 

Connie J. Bagot
  Definitely awesome work Michelle---and in the end you got a fabulous photo. Love that sky!


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December 10, 2010

 

Marcel J. Fernandez
  Beautiful transformation, Michelle!


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December 10, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  Fantastic image of this magnificent building, Michelle!! I love all the wonderful details and colors...and the sky just takes it over the top!! BEAUTIFUL!! Deb


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December 10, 2010

 

Mike Clime
  Cool old building and nice work on the sky and the cloning, Michelle!


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December 10, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  Lots of work for a grand finish!!! Awesome :)


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December 10, 2010

 

John Connolly
  You how a lot of finesse with your darkroom technique here Michelle! This is one outstanding architectural image, beautifully presented!


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December 10, 2010

 

Marijana Fajgl
  Outstanding work, Michelle!! I always love to read what you have done with a picture and I admire you for your skills. This capture is wonderful!


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December 10, 2010

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Wonderful work and result, Avril...


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December 10, 2010

 

Karen Engelbreth
  I'm sorry - I mean Michelle and not Avril...


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December 10, 2010

 
- Ritajane Smith

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  Beautiful capture, Michelle!!!


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December 10, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  I saw a question "was it worth it". It is for me, seems like a lot of work but it did pay off with a grand image, well done as always Michelle.


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December 10, 2010

 

Kaye Burazin
  exceptional end result Michelle....simply put, I love it!


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December 10, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Pretty as a picture- love your after!


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December 10, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Definitely worth it!


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December 10, 2010

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Beautifully done, Michelle!


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December 10, 2010

 

Ian M. Hill
  Michelle it was certainly worth the effort.The original was very flat looking,but giving it the treatment has turned it into a wonderful image.Well done.


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December 10, 2010

 

Nadia Paul
  Most definitely worth the effort Michelle - it really pops now - great work and beautiful image!


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December 10, 2010

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Whatever you did, that building definitely pops now...wonderful outcome and shot, Michelle!!


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December 10, 2010

 

frank w. degenhardt
  I got tired just reading about all the things you did to get this look. Well worth it though to get this gorgeous outcome. Love the dramatic feel of the picture brought about by that sky. The buildings area beautiful in color and design. I really love how you let us compare the two pictures, tht before and after look. You certainly did a remarkable job with the transformation my friend.


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December 10, 2010

 

Brett Dolsen
  Brilliant work Michelle!!Well worth the effort!


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December 11, 2010

 

Dick W. Wyatt
  Looks like your hard work was rewarded.
This is one beautiful old building .


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December 11, 2010

 

Karen Celella
  I love reading about HOW images are made. Although this is way over my head. Excellent work with outstanding results, Michelle!


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December 11, 2010

 

Kerry Hill
  Beautifully done Michelle, a wonderful image!


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December 11, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  A lot of work with awesome results Michelle!!!!!


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December 11, 2010

 

Steve M. Harrington
  I like the graphic feel of this image, Michelle.
Steve


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December 11, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Absoutely!!! The clarity, tones, textures, sky, detail & image are all exceptional, Michelle! No comparison b/w the before & after! Masterful & gorgeous work, indeed! WTG!


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December 11, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Boy, I'll say it was! This is marvelous DD work, Michelle! I, too, love reading before and after posts to see how others have processed their images. It is so instructive. This has your signature 'look' about it. Wonderful detail and clarity along with superb color and textures. I have no idea how to replace a sky using Apply Image especially since I have not learned to work in channels much. But this is a terrific 'restoration'!


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December 11, 2010

 

Gerri R. Jones
  The sky really does add some beautiful depth to the charming architecture....beautiful dd work Michelle!!!


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December 11, 2010

 
- Mariann Kovats

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  Wonderful work, Michelle! The sky really makes the building pop, very charming the whole image! It worth all the work you did!


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December 11, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Was it ever!! This is spectacular, Michelle..the mark of outstanding talent and skill. I love the sky...it gives the whole scene a fantastic feel of movement. Superb clarity...love all of the detail...fantastic image!


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December 12, 2010

 

adrifil
  Excellent work! You turned a bland and ordinary shot into something enjoyful to watch.
Well done and thank you for your tips, you are a Photoshop pro. :)


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December 12, 2010

 

Linda A. Braddock
  Michelle, Beautiful! Well worth all the work you put into this photo. The sky is Gorgeous! You are a master!


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December 12, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  (X) Worth it.
( ) Not Worth it.

:) My vote has been submitted.

Great job and I bet you enjoyed the challenge!?

Thank for another great History Lesson, too, Michelle.

-Laura



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December 12, 2010

 

Renata Gusciora
  Lovely image with fantastic sky,great colors and clarity,Michelle!


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December 14, 2010

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Wonderful ddr work, Michelle! What a masterful job and I can't believe the difference you achieved! Very impressive!


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December 14, 2010

 
- Rosemary Sampson

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  It sure was worth. Great shot and post process. You have a very nice gallery. Well done!


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December 18, 2010

 

Boyd L. Alexander
  This is just awesome..and so beautiful!! Merry Christmas to you and yours Michelle!!


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December 24, 2010

 
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  Congrats on your Finalist Michelle...your hard work was worth it!


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January 18, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  Such a fine image...congratulations, Michelle, and best of luck in the next round!


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January 18, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats on your great finalist! :)


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January 18, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats on your great finalist! :)


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January 18, 2011

 
- Becky J. Parkinson

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  Congratulations, Michelle, on a wonderful finalist!! Excellent work in the digital darkroom too!


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January 18, 2011

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  Congratulations Michelle on your photo being picked as a finalist and best of luck in the next round.


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January 18, 2011

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Beautiful finalist Michelle...Congratulations and good luck in the next round.


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January 18, 2011

 
- Mariann Kovats

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  Beautiful finalist, Michelle, Congratulations!


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January 18, 2011

 
- Laura E. Swan

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!!! ON YOUR TERRIFIC FINALIST !!! :D

-Laura :)


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January 18, 2011

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations on your stunning finalist Michelle.


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January 19, 2011

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle. Guess it was worth it... ;o)


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January 19, 2011

 

Marijana Fajgl
  Big congratulations, Michelle!


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January 19, 2011

 
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  Congrats on another outstanding finalist, Michelle!

Best wishes for the next round!
Debby


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January 19, 2011

 

Robert R. Goodman
  A big Congratulations,Michelle!!!!


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January 19, 2011

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Michelle on your fabulous finalist!


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January 19, 2011

 

Fanie Heymans
  Congrats on your finalist Michelle! Excellent work!


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January 19, 2011

 

Karen Celella
  Congratulations on another of your wonderful finalists, Michelle!


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- Stefania Barbier

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  gorgeous, congratulations!!!


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  Congratulations on another beautiful finalist, Michelle!


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January 19, 2011

 

Mary Timman
  Congratulations again!


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January 19, 2011

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  WOW!!! Your description alone makes this a winner in my books. What a fantastic piece of work Michelle! Congratulations!!!


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January 19, 2011

 

Gina Cormier
  GORGEOUS WORK ON THIS BEAUTY!!! CONGRATS!!!


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January 19, 2011

 
- Emile Abbott

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  congratulations again Michelle and great work on this finalist.


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January 19, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  How terrific to see this again, Michelle! You did such a marvelous job with this - glad to see the judges thought so, too! CONGRATULATIONS on another outstanding Finalist, and good luck in the next round!


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January 19, 2011

 
- Lydia Williams

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  WELL DONE, Michelle...Was worth every moment you spent on it! Love it..Outstanding and congratulations. Best to you in the next round.


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January 19, 2011

 
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  Congrats on this awesome finalist, Michelle!


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January 19, 2011

 

Kim Andelkovic
  Beautiful image....Congratulations Michelle :-)


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January 19, 2011

 

Merna L. Nobile
  I can only imagine how proud you must be feeling right now. What wonderful news! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna


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January 19, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Congrats on this wonderful finalist Michelle!


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January 19, 2011

 

Lorna Shutter
  Wow!!! All the time you spent editing this image really paid off, Michelle! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award for this fabulous image and also for your "MUMMERS" image!!!!! Great work!!! :)
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January 19, 2011

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  CONGRATULATIONS Michelle, VERY well done!! <><


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January 19, 2011

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Congrats on this Finalist!


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January 19, 2011

 

Renee Doyle
  Certainly was worth it!!!! Awesome treatment and most deserving finalist!! Congratulations Michelle!


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January 19, 2011

 

Lana Arcemont
  Outstanding!
Congratulations!


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January 19, 2011

 

Nadia Paul
  Congrats on this wonderful finalist Michelle!


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January 19, 2011

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Congratulations on this superb finalist! WTG, Michelle!


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January 20, 2011

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congratulations on this marvelous Finalist Michelle! Your creativity and skills certainly created a beautiful image, I am impressed! lol

jo ann c.


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January 20, 2011

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is an excellent capture, Michelle!! Love all the wonderful details...and that sky is to die for! Congratulations on another superb finalist! Deb


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January 20, 2011

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)


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January 20, 2011

 

Gerri R. Jones
  Congratulations Michelle, a winner!


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January 20, 2011

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

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January 21, 2011

 
- Irene Colling

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  Spectacular photo work Michelle. I love the dramatic sky.

Congratulations on your fine Finalist photo.


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January 21, 2011

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations Michelle!!


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January 22, 2011

 

Sharon Sawyer
  Wonderful work, Michelle!!! HUGE congratulations on another outstanding & well deserved finalist!!!


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January 23, 2011

 

Linda Blair
  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist!!!


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January 25, 2011

 
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