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Tunnel Vision


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest FIRST PLACE Winner   Tunnel Vision
Tunnel Vision
~Under the Horace Caldwell Pier~
Port Aransas, Mustang Island, TX

1240 feet long, this pier is a favorite spot for salt water fishermen and the area around it is a favorite for surfers.

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Wonderful capture!!!


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March 01, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  This is a fantastic image Valarie, really like the POV here, and the water action!!


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March 01, 2010

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Valarie,I like the waves rollimg in.Beautiful capture my friend,wonderful color and lighting!!!


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March 01, 2010

 

Douglas Pignet
  Beautiful capture with wonderful filter work, great comp & pov,well done.


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March 01, 2010

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Perfectly framed and great capture, Valarie!


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March 01, 2010

 
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  I like the full frame and how you captured the splash!


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March 01, 2010

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Great pov, framing, water action and title... superbly captured, Valarie!


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March 01, 2010

 

Patricia Seidler
  Great POV and capture Valarie.


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March 01, 2010

 
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  Fantastic perspective, tones and capture!! Jeff


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March 01, 2010

 

Gina Cormier
  Hmmmm...I wonder where I saw that title before!! lol Fabulous effects and image Val!!! Wonderful leading lines! Pulls you right in.....


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March 01, 2010

 
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  Very nicely done Valarie!


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March 01, 2010

 

Cathy Barrows
  love the repetition and the splashing waves


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March 01, 2010

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  Wonderful image, Val!!


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March 01, 2010

 

Jim Huffield
  This is just so COOL, Valarie. Jim


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March 01, 2010

 

Jeana Clark
 
Loks like it's a great spot
for photographers as well!!
Awesome POV and capture Val!!
Terrific details!!!

~J~


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March 01, 2010

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  Good morning,Val...Very well composed,tunnel vision it is for sure..Excellent simmetry,lines and textures..I like the splashing waves and the water in front a very nice touch to add to the image...Well done..


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March 01, 2010

 

Tess L. Yee
  Super capture and perspective, Valarie!


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March 01, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  Valarie this is incredible, great action and the lines leading into infinity are spectacular, WTG


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March 01, 2010

 

Daniella Puente
  GREAT capture Valarie, like it very much :)


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March 01, 2010

 
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  This is outstanding, Valarie. Excellent depth, timing and clarity. LOve it!!


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March 01, 2010

 

Rony Sagy
  Fantastic image, Valerie. This is a winner, no doubt.


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March 01, 2010

 

Kerry Hill
  Fantastic framing, tones and depth Valarie!! Excellent shot!!


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March 01, 2010

 

Hal Bambrick
  Excellent Capture and Find Valarie!!!!.


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March 01, 2010

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Wonderful find and capture, Valarie...


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March 01, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Awesome pov and detail, Val! Outstanding in every way!!!


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March 01, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Wonderful POV and capture 'neath the pier. No troll??


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March 01, 2010

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Beautiful composition and capture, Valarie!


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March 01, 2010

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  This is awesome Valerie. Very powerful image.
JP


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March 01, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WHOA!!! What an awesome image, Val!!! Incredible shot!!! :-) k


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March 01, 2010

 
- Ann Coates

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  Incredible is the word. You keep doing it Valarie. I really like your style of photography and you always bring something new. This is stunning.


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March 01, 2010

 
- Sherran Andersen

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  Love the Elements of Design here.


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March 01, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  Super elements of design captured here with exciting wave action Valarie! WTG!


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March 01, 2010

 

Julie Burnett
  WOW, Val, great eye!! The composition, warm tones, lighting are all perfect! A fantastic EOD entry!!


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March 02, 2010

 
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  Fantastic image, Valarie; lighting, colors and POV are just super!


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March 02, 2010

 

Kathleen Rinker
  Oh I love this, amazing capture, excellent image!!


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March 02, 2010

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Great pov, detail, and tones. That water splashing high from the surt if wonderful.


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March 02, 2010

 

David M. Montero
  Well done Valarie!!!


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March 03, 2010

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Beautiful image...fantastic lighting, colors and design. Very original and creative.


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March 04, 2010

 
- Val Feldman

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  Thank you, all, for your wonderful comments on this photo - as always, they're much appreciated! ~Val


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March 06, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  I'm still slaving away at work..with a peek of light at the end of the tunnel! Had to see what my friends are up to...this is certainly a dynamic image, Valarie! The framing is terrific and I love the water movement...you clicked at just the moment!

Patti


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March 07, 2010

 
- Val Feldman

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  Thank you, Patti!!


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March 09, 2010

 

Dianna Murphy
  Wow, awesome DOF and clarity. Another winner I'd say.


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March 09, 2010

 

Anita Tykwinski
  Cool capture and treatment...different for you....well done!


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March 10, 2010

 

Robert Jensen
  Love this image and the title


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March 15, 2010

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Really terrific image, Valarie!


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March 15, 2010

 

Karen Bacon
  Fantastic!!!!!


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March 19, 2010

 

Robert R. Goodman
  A big Congratulations Valarie!!!


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April 18, 2010

 

Carrie M. Groseclose
  Huge congratulations on your wonderful Finalist Valarie! Love this!


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April 18, 2010

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Wonderful image! Congratulations on this Finalist!


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April 18, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  This is one of my very favorites, Val...BIG congratulations on yet ANOTHER finalist!!! WTG!

Patti


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April 18, 2010

 

Jeana Clark
 
Good On You Val!!!!!
Congratulations on
this Awesome finalist!!!

~J~


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April 18, 2010

 

Julie Burnett
  Congrats again on another outstanding finalist, Val!!


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April 19, 2010

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  Congratulations,Val...Perfect title and very well composed and presented..Good luck in the next round..


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April 19, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Love them all, Val!!! Outstanding finalists! Very best luck.!!!!!! Know what you mean about the nursery.


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April 19, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  spectacular, huge congrats!


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April 19, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  Love the lighting on this super finalist Valarie! Congratulations!


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April 19, 2010

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Wow, you're really on a roll.... another great Finalist, Valarie!!! ;o)


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April 19, 2010

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Congratulations on your finalist, Valarie. It's a great image.


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April 19, 2010

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Congratulations on another awesome Finalist, Valarie!


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April 19, 2010

 

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  The lines of this pier really take my eye to the end.


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April 19, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  Big congratulations Valarie, on this much deserved finalist!!


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April 19, 2010

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations on your superb finalist Valarie.


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April 20, 2010

 

Dianna Murphy
  Told you so. Love that the judges are commenting! Hope it keeps going!


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April 20, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge and well deserved congrats on your awesome winners, Val!!!! Soooo great!!!Just checked at work and saw the great news!!


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April 20, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Yea Valarie!!! Congratulations on this outstanding 1st place win!!!

Patti


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April 20, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Congratulations on this wonderful image and 1st place win Valarie!!


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April 20, 2010

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Valarie on your gorgeous First Place Win!


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April 20, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Congrats on fantastic winner Valarie!


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April 20, 2010

 

Carrie M. Groseclose
  Huge congratulations on your WINNER Valarie! YAY!


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April 20, 2010

 
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  Congrats Valarie on your beautiful winner.


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April 20, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Congrats on the Finalist and the Winner! That was fast- I didn't have time to look at them all!


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April 20, 2010

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  Congratulations,Val on winning First Place..WTG...This is an awesome image.
The title is so perfect..Very well done.


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April 20, 2010

 

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


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April 20, 2010

 

Julie Burnett
  Val, you ROCK!! WTG, girl!!!! The BIGGEST congrats ever!!!!!


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April 20, 2010

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Very cool shot, well deserved win!!! Congrats.


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April 20, 2010

 
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  Congratulations on your beautiful winning image Valarie!


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April 20, 2010

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  WTG!!! Congratulations on your 1st place win! Beautiful!


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April 20, 2010

 

Anita Hogue
  A glorious first place win! Congratulations Valarie!


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April 20, 2010

 

Michelle Alton
  Valarie--your photography is so consistently brilliant! Congratulation on both (were there more?) of your fantastic winners!


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April 20, 2010

 

Michael G. Marshall
  Terrific winning image, Valerie! Congratulations! Michael


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April 20, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  Wonderful, Valarie! CONGRATULATIONS!!


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April 20, 2010

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Way to go, Valarie!!! HUGE congratulations on your FABULOUS First Place win!!!


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April 20, 2010

 

Robert Jensen
  Glad to see this one again - a big congratulations!


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April 20, 2010

 
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  Congratulations on this awesome finalist!


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April 20, 2010

 

Gerri R. Jones
  I love the depth and framing here...a beautiful first place winner, congratulations Valarie!


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April 20, 2010

 
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  Huge congratulations on this 1st place winner, Valarie!!! AWESOME!


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April 20, 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 1st Place Winner! 8o)


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April 20, 2010

 

Jack Ryan
  CONGRATULATIONS! A very deserving winner!!! Way to go, Val!!!!!


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April 20, 2010

 
- Val Feldman

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  Gotta admit, I was surprised...happy but sure surprised! Thank you all so much for your kind words, support and encouragement....as always, it's deeply appreciated. Have a great evening everyone and thanks again! ~Val


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April 20, 2010

 

ROLAN NARMAN
  Huge Congrats on this fantastic winner Valarie!


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April 20, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations! Awesome Valarie!


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April 20, 2010

 

Anne McKinnell
  Very cool design! Congratulations on your first place winner Valarie!


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April 20, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  HEYYYYYYYYYYYY, Valarie, CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible Gold Medal Winner! WTG!


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April 20, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Big Congrats on your win, Val!!


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April 20, 2010

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  WTG, Valarie! Congratulations!


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April 20, 2010

 

Valentin M. Armianu
  Amazing EOD, Valarie!Congratulations!


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April 20, 2010

 

Louie Zaninovich
  Valarie,
Such a cool shot! Love your well thought use of aperture, speed and capturing the point of action! Congrats on your gold! Louie


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April 20, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  Awesome winner Valarie! Congratulations!


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April 20, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congratulations on your gorgeous first prize win, Valarie!


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April 20, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  CONGRATZ. on your First Place Gold, Valerie!!

UB.


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April 20, 2010

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  Huge congratulations on your stunning 1st place winner Valarie!!


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April 21, 2010

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your win, Valarie. Fantastic photo.


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April 21, 2010

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  Congratulations Valarie - Fabulous win!!


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April 21, 2010

 

Karen Celella
  Huge Congratulations on your outstanding first place winner Valerie!


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April 21, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  Glad to see this one again, Heart felt congratulations Val on a well deserved honor.


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April 21, 2010

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Spectacular, Valarie. Huge congrats on this outstanding First Place Gold.


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April 21, 2010

 

Gina Cormier
  Wooohooooooooo!!!!!!!!! WTG Val!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!


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April 21, 2010

 

Margaret R. Barry
  Congratulations on your fantastic first place winner, Valarie!


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April 21, 2010

 

Patricia Seidler
  Congratulations on your first and second place winners Valarie. Well deserved!!


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April 21, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WTG on your incredible winning photos, Val! They are both F A N T A S T I C!!!

Tell the gang I said hi! LOL
:-) k


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April 21, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  A GREAT BIG CONGRATULATIONS on this very well deserved First Place Gold Valarie!!!


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April 21, 2010

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Big Congratulations on your win Valarie - Amazing work and well deserved.
JP


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April 21, 2010

 

Kathleen Rinker
  WHOO HOOOOOOOO!!! Congrats my friend, This image is so awesome, you deserve it!!


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April 21, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  I agree with Kathy!! WHOOOOOO-HOOOOO!! WTG, Valarie! Huge congratulations on your outstanding FIRST PLACE WINNER!! Deb


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April 21, 2010

 

David M. Montero
  My vision isn't tunneled. I see everything because it is so well captured. Congratulations Valarie!!!


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April 21, 2010

 

Jeana Clark
 
I can't tell you how thrilled I am to see your image in the winners circle for FIRST!!!!! WOOOOOHOOOOO!!!!
This is certainly deserving Val!!!
Many Many Congratulations My Friend!!!

~J~

Now...Go Out And Celebrate!!! ;o)


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April 21, 2010

 

Lana Arcemont
  Excellent capture and framing!
Congratulations on this well deserved win!!!!


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April 21, 2010

 
- Carol Eade

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  Congratulations on your terrific first place winner, Valarie!


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April 21, 2010

 
- Ann Coates

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  I am so pleased to see this here Valarie. Congratulations on your beautiful winner.


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April 21, 2010

 

Giancarlo Bisone
  Hi Valarie:
Congratulations for a well deserved winner!
Ciao, Giancarlo


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April 22, 2010

 

Don Christiana
  Congratulation on your 1st place winning photo. Since I was raised around that area as a youth, it brings back great memories. You truly captured the beauty and strength of the gulf waters rushing under the pier.


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April 22, 2010

 

Murry Grigsby
  Congrats on your win Valarie! Terrific image with great depth!! BTW I love your bluebonnet photos too :0)


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April 22, 2010

 
- Val Feldman

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  There are no adequate words to thank you all for your support and encouragement and also for all these kind words...You're the best! Heartfelt thanks... Val


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April 22, 2010

 
- Erica Murphy

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  I love this Valarie!! The symmetry really works and it's just a GREAT WINNER!!


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April 22, 2010

 

Karen Bacon
  I love this image Valerie! Congratulations on a fantastic winner!


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April 23, 2010

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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CONGRATULATIONS !!!!

For your wonderful win!!!


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April 23, 2010

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Congratulations on you awesome Winner, Valarie!


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April 23, 2010

 

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April 24, 2010

 
- Diane E. Deming

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  Congrats on this fantastic winner, Valarie. It is unique and extremely well-composed.


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April 25, 2010

 

Kathy Cline
  Super dooper cool VAL
Im so happy for you!!
Congrats! Have a blessed day!!


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April 28, 2010

 

Boyd L. Alexander
  CONGRATULATIONS Valarie!! A well deserved winner. This is fabulous.


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April 29, 2010

 

Rony Sagy
  Congratulations on this wonderful win, Val. Well deserved.


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May 01, 2010

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  FANTASTIC VAL... SIMPLY GORGEOUS PERSPECTIVE... I LOVE IT!
A Huge Congrats to you on your AWESOME WINNER!!!!!
CHRISTINE
SMILING


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June 02, 2010

 
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  An amazing POV and a stunning shot, Val! So sorry I missed it!


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August 12, 2010

 

Nadia Paul
  What an amazing capture Val - the depth and detail are perfect - a most deserving winner my friend!


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September 08, 2010

 

Karen Slagle
  Perfect title for this fabulous winning image, Valarie. Now that water looks like a wild ride to me. This is awesome and so deserving of the gold. Huge congrats.


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December 15, 2010

 

Raymond Pauly
  Great perspective and depth in this deserving winner! Congratulations!


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April 25, 2011

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Wow! Awesome image, love your perspec tive, big congrats on this fantastic winner!

jo ann c.


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December 21, 2011

 

Inge Linden
  Excellent!!!!!!!Congratulations!!!


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January 27, 2012

 

Gina M. Savage
  Breathtaking...congrats!


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August 23, 2012

 
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