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Fin Fatale


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Fin Fatale
Fin Fatale
Resubmitted March 2010

~Lion Fish~

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So many beautiful, colorful fins but it's those venomous top dorsal spines you have to watch out for! (Altho, contrary to popular belief, the venom of the lion fish is usually not fatal to human beings but it will make you very sick.) Photo taken at the Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, TX.

Been absent for a while - besides the usual holiday rush, both of our mothers (ages 90 and 93) had bad cases of laryngitis plus chest colds -both are on the mend now, thankfully! Have missed many of your wonderful photos - I'll try to catch up!

Happy Holidays Everyone and the very best to all of you in 2010!!!

Val Feldman

 
 
 
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Wonderful capture and details! Glad the moms are on the mend. My mother-in-law is right in the middle at 91!

Happy Holidays to you too Valarie!


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December 21, 2009

 

Gord MacEachern
  Superb capture of this guy Valarie, colors and detail are awesome. Glad to hear the venom is not "usually" deadly lol..
Nice to hear that your mothers are doing well, Texas must be a healthy climate.


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December 21, 2009

 
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  Details, clarity and colors are superb, Valarie. Glad the mothers are feeling better and Merry Christmas!!!


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December 21, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Stunning capture and treatment, Valarie! These fish are just so gorgeous! Glad to hear you guys are OK!


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December 21, 2009

 

Michelle Alton
  A spectacular aquarium shot, Valarie!
Beautiful. Whatever holidays you are celebrating, I wish you warmth (even though it's not SO cold where you are), joy, light, and a wonderful and prosperous New Year. [Prosperous might be tough for a while in the U.S.]


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December 21, 2009

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Gorgeous comp, colors, details and love the title, Valarie!! So glad your mom's are on the mend, I'm wishing you all a wonderfully blessed holiday season filled with lots of love!


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December 21, 2009

 

Jim Huffield
  Stunning work, Valarie. Jim


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December 21, 2009

 

Jack Ryan
  Awesome...wonderful detail and color...and a very clever title...excellent photo.


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December 21, 2009

 

Robert Jensen
  Superb - I hope to see this as a winner this month


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December 21, 2009

 

Ron McEwan
  Beautiful shot Valarie, looks like it came out of a National Geographic.


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December 21, 2009

 

Nina Shields
  Valerie, first of all, I hope your Mothers' are on the mend and are healing up quickly, heading towards restored health! The photo is amazing as I've always found any type of aquarium shooting very challenging; Congratulations, in advance, for this image, worthy of much recognition!


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December 21, 2009

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Great shot. These guys are difficult to capture through the glass but you did a marvelous job. Hope everyone is getting better and Merry Christmas to the whole clan!


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December 21, 2009

 

Cathy Barrows
  i love these beautiful guys...we have a new exhibit of these at the ga aquarium...they are amazing


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December 21, 2009

 

Gina Cormier
  Another magnificent image!! I tried to shoot fish but...didn't get any that I like. They swim around too much!! lol

Love the title...


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December 21, 2009

 

Kathleen Rinker
  Awesome image!!


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December 21, 2009

 
- Ann Coates

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  You mentioned about my duck expressions.
Well, look at the expression on this beautiful guy's face. This is outstanding Valarie. I am sure we will see this again. I'm glad to hear your mothers are on the mend. Wishing you and your family a happy and relaxing christmas and all the best for 2010.


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December 21, 2009

 

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  Beautiful capture,realy love the detail and color,Valarie,hope everthing go OK,and also have a Merry Christmass and a Happy New Year!!


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December 21, 2009

 

Douglas Pignet
  Wonderful shot Val, hoipe to see this one again,Doug


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December 21, 2009

 

Hal Bambrick
  Very NICE Capture!!,Hope Everybody is Well!!!!!.


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December 21, 2009

 

Ellen Hodges
  Outstanding capture, Val! Awesome color and comp! Super, super work!


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December 21, 2009

 

Ellen Hodges
  Outstanding capture, Val! Awesome color and comp! Super, super work!


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December 21, 2009

 

Ellen Hodges
  Added to favs! (sorry for duplicate post)


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December 21, 2009

 

Ken R. Frischkorn
  Awesome photo with beautiful color and clarity.


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December 21, 2009

 
- Jim Baines

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  Ahhh, Texanna, one of my favorite exhibits at Cameron Park! Just love the lighting, sharp crisp details and the perfect background! Did you have snorkel and flippers? I trust you and all your family are on the mend! Merry Christmas .. be safe!


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December 21, 2009

 

Patricia Seidler
  Fabulous detail, color, and title Valarie.


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December 21, 2009

 

Sam Britt
  Terrific detail, color & lighting, Val. I wish your moms a speedy recovery!


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December 21, 2009

 

Julianne Bradford
  How wonderful to have both mom's. I'm with Samantha..a speedy recovery to both mom's and wonderful holidays and a healthy New Year!


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December 21, 2009

 

Julie Burnett
  Gorgeous capture, Val!! The colors and composition are outstanding!! Merry Christmas!! And I'm very happy the mom's are on the mend!


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December 22, 2009

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  Stunning capture with superb details, colors, and composition Valarie!! But I'm still afraid to go in the water lol.


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December 22, 2009

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  Hi Val...My wish for the best for you and your family for the holiday and a speedy recovery of the moms on the mend..Celebrate,my friend....
Beautiful close-up with amazing detail and clarity...Excellent work with this one,it is awesome...The colors and composition are amazing too.WTG.


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December 22, 2009

 

Nancy J. Locke
  {{{HUGS}}} for your family, Valarie. I pray your moms are better soon.

A MASTERPIECE!!! Beautiful capture.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, dear friend.

Nancy J Locke


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December 22, 2009

 

Marty Straub
  What a scarry looking creature, and you did a fine job capturing all of its interesting detail, Valarie. Yes, I've been out awhile, too, but have missed your personality. It's like coming to school and looking over to see your empty desk again. 90 and 93!?


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December 22, 2009

 
- Val Feldman

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  Thank you all for your comments on this one - as always, your stopping by and taking the time to comment is always appreciated! Happy Holidays!!! ~Val


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December 23, 2009

 

Karen Bacon
  This is fabulous Valerie! I tried so hard to get a sharp image of one these guys recently-but it did'nt happen.Great job on this difficult capture!


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December 27, 2009

 

Dianna Murphy
  Glad everyone is on the mend! Beautiful image. They say a sting from these guys equals the pain of child birth! That's pretty scary!


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December 27, 2009

 

Patti Coblentz
  This is absolutely beautiful, Valatie...such sharp details, vivid colors, and lovely movement...fabulous work!

Happy New Year to you and your family :)
Patti


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December 27, 2009

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Stunning colors, Valerie! Terrific capture of this beautiful but poisonous fish! I like all of his spines and fins!


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December 29, 2009

 

Robert R. Goodman
  A big Congratulations Valarie!!!


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April 18, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  This is so fantastic...congratulations, Valarie!

Patti


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April 18, 2010

 

Jeana Clark
 
WOWZERS!!!!! Great Shot Val!!
Congratulations on
this Awesome finalist!!!

~J~


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April 18, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Good Lord Woman! You have gotten 6 finalists in ONE MONTH!? HA! I just thought I'd mosey on over and look to see if you had gotten one this month...Nearly fainted! So impressive and to think you even talk to a little peon like me! :)

HUGE CONGRATS for ALL of your beautiful images!!! You have a high standard of excellence and it shows!

-Laura :)


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April 18, 2010

 

Julie Burnett
  I do believe Laura said it all, Val!! HUGE congrats once more!!


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April 19, 2010

 

Amy M. Wilson
  A truly wonderful month for you and so well deserved... another fabulous Finalist, my friend!!! WTG Valarie!!!


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April 19, 2010

 

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  Very colorful and artistic!


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April 19, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Big Congratulations on this terrific finalist, Val!


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April 19, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Valarie! WTG!


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April 19, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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


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April 19, 2010

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Big Congrats on this beauty, Valarie!


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April 19, 2010

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Valarie.


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April 20, 2010

 

Dianna Murphy
  Wow girl, great month! So happy for you. You know I'm you're biggest fan!


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April 20, 2010

 

Carrie M. Groseclose
  Congratulations Valarie on your awesome WINNER!!


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April 20, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Here you go AGAIN! WIN!


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April 20, 2010

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Congratulations on this beautiful win to,Valarie!!!


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April 20, 2010

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  Congratulations,Val..Awesome image and amazing detail...Felicidades on your Second Place Winner...Very well done...


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April 20, 2010

 

Julie Burnett
  Why am I not surprised to see you here again, Cuz???? CONGRATS on this spectacular gold winner!!! :)


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April 20, 2010

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Awesome....Congratulations!!!!!!! :)


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April 20, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  Absolutely fantastic image, Valarie -- congratulations once again!


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April 20, 2010

 

Amy M. Wilson
  You go, girl!!! HUGE congratulations on your fantastic win, Valarie!!!


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April 20, 2010

 
- Val Feldman

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  Thank you all so very much for your kind words and encouragement....I'm a happy camper tonight! Thanks again - you are all THE BEST!!! ~Val


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April 20, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Double Gold!!! That is awesome!! Huge congrats once more Valarie!!


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April 20, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  A double congratulations for this great winner Valarie!


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April 20, 2010

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  Huge congratulations on your stunning winner Valarie!!!


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April 20, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  CONGRATZ. on your Golden Win, Val.

UB.


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April 21, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  You are racking in the chips this month, congrats on another beauty Valarie


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April 21, 2010

 

Gina Cormier
  WOWIE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats Val!!!!!!!!! So happy for you. Bet you;re glad you resubmitted this again!! lol


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April 21, 2010

 

Margaret R. Barry
  Congratulations on another fantastic winner, Valarie!


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April 21, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible Winner, Valarie! WTG!


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April 21, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  Another very well deserved GOLD Valarie!!!


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April 21, 2010

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Congrats again. WTG.
JP


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April 21, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  WTG, Valarie! Huge congratulations on this brilliant and outstanding GOLD WINNER! Deb


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April 21, 2010

 

David M. Montero
  Another Big congratulations Valarie!!! Beautiful capture and fitting title. Well done!


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April 21, 2010

 

Lana Arcemont
  Again, Huge Congratulations, on the Gold!


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April 21, 2010

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Incredible details! Congratulations!


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April 21, 2010

 
- Carol Eade

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  Another congratulations, Valarie!


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April 21, 2010

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations again Valarie, another stunning winner.


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April 21, 2010

 
- Val Feldman

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  Thank you all...from the bottom of this ol' heart...you're all the best!!! ~Val


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April 22, 2010

 
- Erica Murphy

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  Congratulations to you on this wonderful winner Valarie!


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April 22, 2010

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Big Congratulations, Valarie! Well deserved!


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April 23, 2010

 

Anne McKinnell
  Beautiful! Congratulations on your win!


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April 24, 2010

 
- Emile Abbott

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  Congratulations Val on your Best of the Best in 20 years.


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