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Immersion
Immersion

50 mm - f/1.8 II - Canon EF
RAW / Aperture Priority / -1 EC / 50 mm
F 3.5 @ 1/125 ISO 1600

Birch Aquarium
La Jolla, California
September 14, 2010

*Catch-All*

Donna La Mattino Pagakis

 
 
 
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What a Great moment captured - Outstanding Donna! Jeff


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November 21, 2010

 

Aimee S. McMaster
  ...outstanding is right,..what a delightful capture Donna....wow!


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November 21, 2010

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Wonderful capture. I'm so happy to not see a pier. I was beginning to think somebody planted you in the sand in front of it... LOL..JUST KIDDING!! This is a great shot!


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November 21, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Imagine his fascination...this is fantastic, Donna!


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November 21, 2010

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  WOW! Amazing photo, Donna. Love it.


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November 21, 2010

 
- Dr Silly

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  Awesome capture. Get well soon. :O)


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November 21, 2010

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  This is such a storytelling image,Donna.
Beautiful moment captured,pose and expression..
Thank you for the birthday wishes,I really appreciated.Have a great day.


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November 21, 2010

 

Anita Hogue
  WOW, this is absolutely fabulous, Donna!


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November 21, 2010

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  All I can say is WOW. Such a fantastic story. A winner in my book.
JP


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November 21, 2010

 
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  Perfection, Donna. Sure we will see this again.


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November 21, 2010

 

Joy Rector
  beautiful


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November 21, 2010

 

Katarina Mansson
  WINNER! Love this. Excellent job Donna.
PS. Hope you get better soon!


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November 21, 2010

 

Jack Gaskin
  Like your Finalist Shot a match man in Heaven.
FANTASTIC WORK...

looking forward to the Grandson getting a bit older and doing this type of day next summer.

Happy Shooting
Jack


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November 21, 2010

 

Liz blahh
  Great image!


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November 21, 2010

 
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  Always a perfect pair; young kids at the aquarium! Nicely done!


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November 21, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  Not only is it a great photo, it is full of feeling, well done for sure WTG Donna


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November 21, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Another winner for you, Donna -- the colors, light, and child's pose are all just perfect. Gorgeous.


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November 21, 2010

 
- Mitch Spence

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  That's just beautifully done, Donna. The colors in the aquarium are splendid, as is the pose of the child and the reflected light on him from the water.


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November 21, 2010

 

Jillian Danielson
  WOW Donna!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!


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November 21, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  You have all left such inspirational comments. Thank you!!

Take care,

Donna


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November 21, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  OMG, Donna!! Every time I take a peek at your gallery, there is something amazing!! This is a winner all the way!! FAVED!! Deb


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November 21, 2010

 
- Ken Smith

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  I always like these kinda shots...no exception here, Donna...outstanding!!


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November 21, 2010

 

Jean E. Hildebrant
  Oh Donna, this is WONDERFUL!!! I love it! Looks like a children's illustration! Full of wonder and magical! Hope we see this one again wearing gold! :) Get well soon!


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November 21, 2010

 
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  I love this shot! The lighting, color and detail are amazing, Donna!


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November 21, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  Beautiful capture with just the right lighting and detail and I love your PP work Girlfriend :-)


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November 21, 2010

 
- Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

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  Wonderful capture Donna!,
Amalia


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November 21, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you everyone!!!

Donna


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November 21, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Oh! Donna! Is it just ME cuz I see WINNER written all over this one! This is TERRIFIC!

The fish look almost surreal and the colors in the tank? BEAUTIFUL, and his wonderment?! As if he is embracing and hugging the whole experience!

This makes me want to be little again. Not just short!

Outstanding! -FAVD!
-Laura


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November 21, 2010

 

Steve M. Harrington
  What a wonderful moment you have captured here, Donna! I hope I can continue to retain a small bit of the wonder he feels and can embrace the big, colorful world in the same way. I find this image inspiring.
Steve


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November 21, 2010

 

Rony Sagy
  Spectacular image, great detail, color and composition. Indeed it is telling a story. Fantastic work, Donna.


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November 21, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Fantastic!!!!!! Always a great combo but this is one amazing and wonderful capture Donna!! We will see this beauty again !


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November 21, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  A wonderful and adorable capture, Donna.


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November 22, 2010

 
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  Outstanding moment captured in time, Donna! This is fantastic; color, comp, detail, light and mood just perfect! I love taking my grandkids to Birch, they are always totally "immersed!"


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November 22, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Such a wonderful capture Donna, perfection!


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November 23, 2010

 
- Eric Highfield

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  This is really famtastic! Well seen and captured!


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November 23, 2010

 

SaMi Martin
  Great job Donna; love it!


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November 25, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thanks again for all of your awesome comments.

Donna


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November 25, 2010

 

Stephen Zacker
  One word... Fantastic!


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November 29, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  I always like to go against the tide, Donna, but this month I simply cannot. This is wonderful in every way and my favorite of your November entries. I live the lighting, the colors, the pose, the expression -- in short, everything about it and I am sure it will go on. Others that made the short list are Be Happy (she is sooo pretty), Aermotor (nice textures and a great theme entry), and Abundance of Life (can't get over the movement in the sea here). Good luck.


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December 05, 2010

 

Cheryl Schneider
  Fantastic image! Congratulations!


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December 13, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you for all of your very inspirational comments!

Take care,

Donna


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December 13, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Congrats on this MOST Wonderful finalist Donna!


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December 13, 2010

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your finalist, Donna.


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December 13, 2010

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  An AWESOME finalist!!!
Delightful!
~♥~Lsia


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December 13, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Donna...I hope to see it again! Good luck :)


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December 13, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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On This Super Finalist, Donna! WOW!!! HA!


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December 13, 2010

 

Jean E. Hildebrant
  You know I told you before how much I love this one, Donna! So happy to see it here! Hope it's wearing gold next time I see it :D


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December 13, 2010

 
- Emile Abbott

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  Amazing finalist and well deserved Donna.


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December 13, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Congrats on this FInalisT!


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December 13, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you for all of your very kind and inspirational comments. I also appreciate your congratulatory wishes!!!

Take care,

Donna


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December 13, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  I just love this shot!! Congratulations Donna!


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December 13, 2010

 
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  Glad to see this one go on... Congratulations!


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December 13, 2010

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Great shot, Donna..congratulations!!!


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December 13, 2010

 

Marcel J. Fernandez
  Wonderful work here, Donna. Congratulations!


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December 13, 2010

 
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  Wow, Donna, congratulations on your finalist for this gorgeous story telling image!

Debby


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December 13, 2010

 

SaMi Martin
  I love this; Congrats Donna on your finalist!


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December 13, 2010

 

Graeme yew Chow
  Big congratulations ! wonderful work consider the high ISO shot, Donna.


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December 13, 2010

 
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  Congrats on your amazing finalist, Donna!


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December 13, 2010

 
- Ken Smith

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  Excellent image, Donna...good luck in the next round!


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December 13, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on all of your beautiful finalists, Donna.


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December 13, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  I knew this was a winner all the way, Donna! Huge congratulations on your superb finalist! Deb


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December 13, 2010

 

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  Great shot at the aquarium!


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December 13, 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 very deserving FINALIST! 8o)


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December 13, 2010

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Congratulations on a superb Finalist, Donna!!


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December 13, 2010

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  Congratulations Donna!!! L O V E IT!!!


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December 13, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Beautiful capture, Donna. CONGRATZ on this and your other equally wonderful Finalists and good luck up next.

UB.


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December 13, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats and very best luck on your extremely awesome finalists, Donna!!


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December 14, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you kindly! I appreciate your congratulatory wishes and inspirational comments!!!

Take care,

Donna


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December 14, 2010

 

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton
  Your finalists are so gorgeous! All First price quality!! Congrats, and wish you the best for the next round!


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December 14, 2010

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  CONGRATULATIONS Donna, VERY well deserved!! <><


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December 14, 2010

 
- Jill Odice

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  This is the coolest image! It deserves the grand prize I think! Absolutely beautiful work Donna! Congrats :-)


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December 14, 2010

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  Very inspiring Donna and absolutely a winner. A huge congrats too!


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December 14, 2010

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  CONGRATULATIONS!


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December 14, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  You are all such a great inspiration!!! Thank you!!!

Donna


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December 14, 2010

 
- Stephanie Frey

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  Congratulations on another wonderful finalist, Donna!


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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S


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December 14, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  WTG, Donna! BIG CONGRATULATIONS!


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December 14, 2010

 

Kathy Cline
  Merry Christmas my dear friend Donna.
Congratulations on this KILLER SHOT and this well deserved award. I hope it wins.
MISS YOU

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December 14, 2010

 
- Sherran Andersen

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  Congrats Donna.


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December 14, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  so sweet... huge congrats Donna!


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December 15, 2010

 

Toni Riggs
  Fantastic, congratulaions!


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December 15, 2010

 
- Bob Cournoyer

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  Congrats on your first, Donna.. :-)


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December 15, 2010

 

Kathy Cline
  OMG YOU WON
Well you should have won and Im so excited for you DONNA
Hope you are feeling better and have a BLESSED day!!
xoxo

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December 15, 2010

 
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  Congratulations again, Donna!


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December 15, 2010

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  Big congrats, Donna, on your beautiful winning image. :)


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December 15, 2010

 

Katarina Mansson
  WTG - congrats on your 1st place!!!


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December 15, 2010

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Donna on your fabulous First Place Win!


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December 15, 2010

 

Bill Johnson
  Donna, Congrats on your fabulous winner.


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December 15, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Aquarium shots are so tough to shoot. Yours deserved the First Place Gold, Donna. Huge CONGRATZ, WTG!!

UB.


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December 15, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Big congratulations on your outstanding winner, Donna!!


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December 15, 2010

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations, Donna. Great one.


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December 15, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  This is such a fantastic capture, Donna -- congratulations on your win! WTG!


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December 15, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  WTG, Donna!! Can I call them or what? LOL!! I knew this beauty would take home GOLD!! Huge congratulations on your SUPERB FIRST PLACE WINNER!! Deb


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December 15, 2010

 
- Michele Peterson

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  Yeah Donna!! LOVE this image and it is so deserving of the gold. Congratulations!!!


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December 15, 2010

 
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  Huge congrats on your First Place win, Donna! Love it!


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December 15, 2010

 

Jack Ryan
  Congratulations, Donna...a very deserving winner! Way to go!


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December 15, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Simply marvelous, Donna! You've really captured the awe and wonder that is childhood in a fantastically colorful story-telling image! MANY CONGRATULATIONS on your outstanding Gold Winner!


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December 15, 2010

 
- Emile Abbott

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  Well deserved first place winner. Congratulations Donna.


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December 15, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Big congratulations on the fannn...tastic 1st Place Win Donna, I loved this!

jo ann c.


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December 15, 2010

 

Cheryl Schneider
  A well deserved award for a wonderful image. Congratulations!


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December 15, 2010

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Too cool....Congratulations!!!!!!


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December 15, 2010

 
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  Congratulations Donna on your Win!


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December 15, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  fantastic win, congratulations!!!


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December 15, 2010

 

Anita Hogue
  Congratulations on your fabulous first place win, Donna!


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December 15, 2010

 

Gina Cormier
  Congrats on this wonderful gorgeous image Donna!!!!!


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December 15, 2010

 

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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your awesome win!

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December 15, 2010

 

Kim Andelkovic
  Congratulations.....awesome image ;-)


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December 15, 2010

 

Mike Clime
  Congratulations on your winner, Donna!


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December 15, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Big Congrats Donna on this wonderful winner!!!


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December 15, 2010

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  This is adorable Donna..Huge congratulations on your First Place win !!


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December 15, 2010

 
- Val Feldman

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  While browsing thru the Finalists the other night, this one left me totally breathless...SO happy to see it with Gold attached! Huge congrats, Donna, on this wonderful First Place Win!


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December 15, 2010

 

Sharon Day
  Awesome image, Donna!!! Congratulations on your 1st Place win!


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December 15, 2010

 

Freddy Bland
  A WOW over-the-top win, Donna!!! Many congratulations!!


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December 15, 2010

 
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  so glad to see this as a winner, Donna!

Congratulations!
Debby


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December 15, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Didn't I say we'd see this beauty again :-)
So happy to see this win a most deserving First Place Donna - Big congratulations to you!!!


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December 15, 2010

 

Jeana Clark
 
A Fantastic and Well Deserved WIN!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS DONNA!!!!!

~J~


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December 15, 2010

 

Kate Jackson
  Big congratulations Donna - such a joy!!


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December 15, 2010

 
- Stephanie Frey

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  Congratulations on this wonderful First Place Win, Donna!


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December 15, 2010

 
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  Congratulations on your first place win!


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December 15, 2010

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Awesome, Donna, Congratulations!!! What a wonderful winner!


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December 15, 2010

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Congratulations on a well deserved First Place Win, Donna!!


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December 15, 2010

 

Graeme yew Chow
  Deserving winner and congratulations ! Donna.


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December 15, 2010

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Cute winner Donna, congratulations!


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December 15, 2010

 

Graham Robards
  Oh this just had to be first place Donna! Congratulations. ~Pat


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December 15, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS on this Incredible Gold Medal Winner, Donna! WTG!!!


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December 15, 2010

 

Daniella Puente
  This is just amazing Donna, BIG CONGRATS to you!


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December 15, 2010

 

Nadia Paul
  Just gorgeous Donna - congrats!


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December 15, 2010

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  Hi Donna;
This is a precious image and an awesome capture. Congratulations on your well deserved Win.
;) CC


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December 15, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Big Congrats on this first place win, Donna!


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December 15, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  I am deeply honored!!! Thank you everyone!!! You are always there to inspire me with your beautiful images and kind comments!!!

I truly appreciate all of you! And thank you to the judges and the staff at BetterPhoto!

Take care,

Donna


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December 15, 2010

 
- Kimber Wallwork-Heineman

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  This is just sooooo wonderful!


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December 15, 2010

 

Dennis Gay
  G'day *DONNA*!

This is just sooooo darned good!!!!!
Your exposure is incredibly good, the colours are nice and rich and the whole wonderment of the scene has been expertly photographed.

My biggest, warmest Aussie congratz for the EP and WINNER awards. Most deserving indeed.

GB
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December 15, 2010

 

WENDY L. BENNETT
  Congrats on a most deserving winner!


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December 15, 2010

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Donna, congratulations


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December 15, 2010

 

Stanley C. Sims
  Congratulations Donna. This is great.


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December 15, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on your terrific winner, Donna. Love this image.


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December 15, 2010

 

Naomi Weiser
  super congrats, what a great image!


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December 15, 2010

 

Yulianto Soeroso
  Yihaaa congratulation Donna !


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December 15, 2010

 
- Cindy Bendush

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  What a terrific story here Donna! Big congrats on your excellent win!


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December 16, 2010

 

Alan L. Borror
  WOW!!! Congratulations on this awesome winner, Donna!


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December 16, 2010

 

Ujjwal Mukherjee
  HUGE congratulations on this fantastic Winner,Donna!!


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December 16, 2010

 

Vicki Hunt
  This is great! Congratulations!


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December 16, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  Congratulations


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December 16, 2010

 

Susan M. Hembree
  Donna, these shots are not easy to get. Congratulations on a well deserved 1st Place!


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December 16, 2010

 
- Janet McNeil

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  Congratulations on a beautiful 1st place win!!


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December 16, 2010

 

Mary K. Robison
  What a well earned First Place Win!
CONGRATULATIONS to you, Donna!


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December 16, 2010

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Absolutely spectacular, Donna. Huge congrats on this wonderful winner.


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December 16, 2010

 

Karen Celella
  Congratulations on your outstanding FIRST PLACE WINNER, Donna!


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December 16, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  Many congratulations on this awesome win Donna! Your processing and photography skills are so amazing!


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December 16, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  CONGRATULATIONS on this fantastic win, Donna! :-) k


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December 16, 2010

 

Maria Morrow
  Congratulations on this awesome winner, Donna!


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December 16, 2010

 

Karen Slagle
  This is awesome, Donna. Huge congrats on your outstanding winner.


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December 16, 2010

 
- Ken Smith

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  Whoo hooo, Donna. Congrats on your win!


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December 16, 2010

 
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  Congrats Donna on this Fantastic 1st Place Win!! Jeff


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December 16, 2010

 

Renata Gusciora
  Big congratulations on your First Winner Prize,Donna!!!:-)


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December 16, 2010

 

Linda L. Ruiz
  A huge congrats on a well deserved first. awesome shot


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December 16, 2010

 

Kelvin S. Murphy
  Undoubtedly one of the best photos ever! Great job!


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December 17, 2010

 

Mark Dodge
  Congratulations, Donna! Way to go!
:o)


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December 17, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  All of you have left such incredible comments! Thanks so much!!!

Donna


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December 17, 2010

 

Marcel J. Fernandez
  Donna, this is such a great image. Congratulations on your wonderful 1st place Winner and Merry Christmas to you and yours.


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December 17, 2010

 

Maria Coulson
  Donna, what a great capture. Huge congratulations!


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December 17, 2010

 
- Amanda J. Tanner

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  Congratulations Donna! A Beautiful 1st Place Winner!


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December 17, 2010

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  CONGRATULATIONS Donna!!! Excellent First Place WINNER my friend :)


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December 17, 2010

 

Michael Umbreit
  Donna - Congratulations!! - Mike


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December 18, 2010

 

Ross Throndson
  Wow...Beautiful work, Donna ! Congratulations on your 1st Place Winner ! :-)


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December 18, 2010

 

Bunny Snow
  This is one of my all time favorites, which you have created, captured and worked in DD. It's totally amazing and beautifully done, Donna. Congratulations on your well deserved first place winner!!! WOW!!!


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December 18, 2010

 

marcia A. molnar
  Congratulations! This is a wonderful shot! Beautiful composition and colors!


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December 19, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  I am truly honored!!! Thank you everyone!!!!

Donna


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December 21, 2010

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  Congratulations on a magical shot. It is extraordinary.


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December 21, 2010

 

Stephen Zacker
  BIG Congratulations Donna. This is Fantastic


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December 23, 2010

 
- Rosemary Sampson

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  Wonderful capture. Lighting is perfect. So cute and well done!


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December 31, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Phyllis, Stephen and Rosemary!!!!!


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January 02, 2011

 
- Erica Murphy

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  Well, I've missed a lot of good stuff the last couple of months. I gasped when I saw this one! Then I saw it got a FIRST PLACE!! Well done and well deserved. This is fabulous! Congratulations!


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January 18, 2011

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Erica, I'm touched by your sweet comments.

I hope we can hang out soon!

Your friend,

Donna


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January 19, 2011

 

Kate Jackson
  Belated congratulations Donna on your 1st Place. Adorable shot!


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January 21, 2011

 

Steve M. Harrington
  A superb image and most worthy winner, Donna!
Steve


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January 27, 2011

 
- Millie A. Talarico

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  I have to add this to my faves. Incredible capture, Donna!!


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January 27, 2011

 

Wm Nosal
  Wonderful Image!
Congratulations


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April 03, 2011

 

Alexandra Hankova
  This is beautiful! Like some kind of fairytale illustration. Congratulations!


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July 16, 2011

 

Khalid Al-Issa
  So wonderful ! You did very well here.


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August 05, 2011

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Remarkable and very adorable image and a well deserving Winner, Donna!! Commenting after 10 years and I'm sure you'll have a laugh when you read these lines....LOL.


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