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I've Just Had a V8!


 
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I've Just Had a V8!

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Yesterday I visited the Moland House in Warminster, Pennsylvania. It was George Washington's Headquarters for two weeks in 1777, just before the Battle of Brandywine. On display yesterday was one of two existing copies of the Declaration of Independence that had been made directly from the original in 1847.
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When I returned home, the first thing I did was check the tomato enclosure to see if "my" two little spiders had found new meals. They had. Then my eyes fell HORRIFIED on two large collections of caterpillar poop on lower tomato leaves. With consternation, my eyes followed the decimated stems to the top of the plants, where a huge tomato horn worm was polishing off a cluster of cherry tomatoes. His brother was about six inches away...equally fat and happy. They are less happy now, somewhere over the backyard fence.

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Oh my, you probably ruined their day! Great shot, anyway, before the fence toss.


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July 05, 2011

 

Bill Johnson
  Amazing Capture!


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July 05, 2011

 

Kevin P. Kreischer
  Awesome shot of this #%@^$ pest, you should have made sure they will never come back! I had big problems with them last year.


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July 05, 2011

 

Gord MacEachern
  Beautiful macro work Michelle, the colors and detail are fantastic!


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July 05, 2011

 
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  Fabulous details, Michelle.


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July 05, 2011

 

Gregory R. Gaskin
  Excellent macro work, I like all of the little “eyes” along his body staring back at you.


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July 05, 2011

 

Danny B. Head
  Beautiful macro shot... you have to love the little "eyeball" designs on his skin, even though he is a pest.


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July 05, 2011

 

Alan L. Borror
  Wonderful capture with great detail, Michelle! Hope they don't return...you were kind to them.


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July 05, 2011

 

Jack Gaskin
  This one is Bob Cam. GOOD and in my eyes thats as good as it gets GREAT SHOOTING.
Bet there back dining this morning ;o)

Happy Gardening
Jack


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July 05, 2011

 

Michelle Alton
  Just went out and checked...no sign of them...but one of the little orchard spiders appears to have caught a hatchling! GOOD little spider!


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July 05, 2011

 

Deb Koskovich
  Over the fence? Those guys would have been under my shoe in "flat format"! Leave it to you to grab the camera before the caterpillars, you crazy woman!


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July 05, 2011

 
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  I guess those spiders are good for something even though...I am glad they are at your house instead of mine! :) This is a great macro shot Michelle and the details on it is wonderful.


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July 05, 2011

 

Mary Timman
  Fabulous close up with such great detail and clarity! Good Luck with the tomatoes!


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July 05, 2011

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Ahhh, hopefully a tasty meal for a hungry bird! Great catch, Michelle...both the photo and pest picking!


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July 05, 2011

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Michelle,Beautiful color and detail.Stunning capture,wish I could find some color out here!!!!


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July 05, 2011

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Michelle,Beautiful capture.Wonderful detail and color.Wish I could find color like that here!!!!


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July 05, 2011

 

Anita Hogue
  WOW, it sure made for an awesome capture!


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July 05, 2011

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Gorgeous detail, color and clarity, Michelle!!


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July 05, 2011

 

Gina Cormier
  Excellent capture of this green fella!! Great detail!!!


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July 05, 2011

 
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  CLEVER work here Michelle.
Title is perfect.


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July 05, 2011

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  I'm glad you got some good shots before they got tossed!


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July 05, 2011

 

frank w. degenhardt
  I really enjoyed the story behind the picture, had fun reading that. These critters sure can ruin a tomato garden but I am so glad you took some pictures of it to show its gorgeous colors and details. I love the little barb at the end and then the little what I call eyes along its body. Gorgeous macro of this pest. Have yourself a most wonderful day.


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July 05, 2011

 
- Mariann Kovats

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  Excellent capture, beautiful details on them, Michelle! I am amazed you just tossed them over the fence and not step on them. I hope they wont come back to your plant.


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July 05, 2011

 
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  Well, my detail and color lovin' heart is doing hand springs today, Michelle, just looking at this! Magnificent macro - the detail is wonderful down to the spiky hairs on your tomato plant, as well as, the greedy little bugger himself. Glad you were kind - he was just doin' what comes naturally...Excellent work here (Gloryman would be proud!) :) :)


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July 05, 2011

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  Fantastic macro work Michelle, love the title, clarity, detail and composition. Sorry to hear about the loss of your tomatoes but I would loved to have been there with my camera when you tossed them over the fence.


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July 05, 2011

 
- Emile Abbott

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  I am with Val on this one Michelle. Awesome detail


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Jeffrey R. Bange
  Fantastic macro work Michelle, love the title, clarity, detail and composition. Sorry to hear about the loss of your tomatoes but I would loved to have been there with my camera when you tossed them over the fence.


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July 05, 2011

 

Debra R. Harder
  Brilliant macro, Michelle! Excellent colors, lighting, clarity, details and comp. Amazing! Deb


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July 05, 2011

 

Ron McEwan
  I am late as usual and everybody plus Frank is ahead of me. I needed you here to ascertain what happened to all of my Hollyhocks this year. Great macro Michelle.


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July 05, 2011

 

Renata Gusciora
  What a terrific macro and vibrant green,Michelle!Fabulous details,clarity and lighting!


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July 05, 2011

 

Mike Clime
  Awesome macro and details, Michelle! Hope they don't come back to have another meal.


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  Awesome capture with the refreshing green color and all the intricate details like eyes all over the caterpillars body. Hope your tomatoes survive the onslaught...


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July 05, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  I'm laughing at the fence toss!! I think it's a cool looking bug though for a bug!! Great capture~~


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  Amazing capture and great story too:)


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July 05, 2011

 

Carol L. Fowler
  I feel your pain- I just came in from the garden, and something BIG has been digging under the fence, eating all ripe squash, tomatoes, and cucumbers, then climbing back over the fence on the thick (8 foot high) sunflower stalks- I only have one sunflower left because all other stems are now broken!!


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July 05, 2011

 

Ray Thoms
  Great image Michelle.....sad they damaged you plants though!


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- Christine Lobsinger

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  Outstanding Catch Michelle...
You make me howl... love your words!
Smiling Chris


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July 05, 2011

 

Monnie Ryan
  Too funny - and you were much too kind to these guys, though! Terrific capture!


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July 05, 2011

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Incredible details in this fantastic image, Michelle! NOW...I better go check our tomato plants! :-) k


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July 05, 2011

 

Rony Sagy
  Spectacular work, Michelle.


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July 05, 2011

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Perfect shot, Michelle!


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  Awesome capture along with a story well told!

Love it!
Debby


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July 05, 2011

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  What a beautiful image of this caterpillar! So very green! Love it! I bet they will find their way to another feast somewhere, Michelle! LOL! I think you are kind to let them live. I once shooed a bevy of grasshoppers away from my garden only to have most everything eaten later by nematodes! (Couldn't see them to scare away! LOL!)


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David Phalen
  I'm with Deb. If it had been me they would have been squashed!! Awesome colors and details in a fabulous macro!! Of course you got the shot!!


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July 05, 2011

 

Lana Arcemont
  Outstanding color and detail, Michelle!


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July 05, 2011

 

Maureen M. Bisson
  Oh Michelle ~ I love it, I love it, I love it you character you! What a pure joy you are in all ways possible and a mighty fine photographer to put the icing on the cake perfectly! (((HUGS)))


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July 05, 2011

 
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  Top-notch work, Michelle! Love your story and the awesome macro!!


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July 05, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  WOW! What a magnificent macro capture, Michelle! Incredible detail and clarity on this guy and the spikes on the tomato plant as well. Bet we see him again! Have never seen one of these as I don't grow tomatoes...the bunnies and racoons eat them! And I loved the title and your commentary, so funny!


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July 05, 2011

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  I would've sauteed them in garlic and butter and eaten them on a fresh sliced tomato, just for spite...sure is a pretty bug though and detail is spot-on, Michelle!! Why is that spiders often fall asleep on the job??


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July 05, 2011

 

Steve M. Harrington
  A fine macro of the voracious little bugger, Michelle! :)
Steve


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July 05, 2011

 

Avril Young
  ha ha, too funny...excellent macro and details Michelle...outstanding capture!!


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July 06, 2011

 

Jayne Martin
  Love the story and the fabulous capture, awesome detail. You made him look quite beautiful!


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July 06, 2011

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  This is a gorgeous image, Michelle! Like Carolyn's story of the clean-up, destruction is hidden in such beauty!


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July 06, 2011

 

Ujjwal Mukherjee
  Terrific details and clarity,Michelle! Superb macro!!


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July 06, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Awesome macro work Michelle, love the details and color too!


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July 06, 2011

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Isn't it amazing how fast they can chew their way through a plant? But . . . you took full advantage of the photo op. Really nice macro, and great title, and if you can ignore what they're doing, they really are pretty.


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July 06, 2011

 

Ellen Hodges
  Awesome details and color, Michelle!!


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July 06, 2011

 
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  Of course we always get our pictures before they go over the fence. Super color and details.


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July 06, 2011

 

Kathy Coombs
  What a fab capture! First time I saw one of these..I didn't see him! I was looking for a "worm" not a bus! I had to actually re-focus my eyes! ( I am from Cali!) I was amazed..you make them look beautiful!


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July 07, 2011

 
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  Excellent Capture Michelle. Nice Macro work!


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July 08, 2011

 

Lorna Shutter
  I think if they come back again, you should catch them and send them in a box to Robert! LOL! :D

Outstanding capture of this colourful horn worm, Michelle! Never seen one like him before! He does look fat and healthy! Love all the eyes! Something's been snipping off the flowers from our tomato plants late at night! It's so annoying! Maybe I should go out with my flashlight past midnight and see what it is! Ha! Ha! :)


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July 08, 2011

 

David Van Camp
  This is definitely cool, Michelle! Great capture :)


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July 08, 2011

 

Nadia Paul
  Awesome macro with great comp and detail Michelle!


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July 08, 2011

 
- Ken Smith

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  That's pretty cool, Michele! Excellent details and love the greens in this!


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July 11, 2011

 

Kathy Reeves
  Excellent!


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July 13, 2011

 
- Jill Odice

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  Great shot of the culprit caught in the act! I HATE these things! Last summer I tried growing my tomatoes in one of those upside down planters, well it didn't stop these little suckers from getting to them! Great macro catch though :-)


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July 13, 2011

 
- Diane E. Deming

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  Superb color and detail, Michelle. I think I better check our plants!


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July 14, 2011

 
- Dianne Brin

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  I've just recently had the same experience, I let my tomato worm stick around for some photos only to find the next day that he ate one of my cherry tomatoes as well. The evidence was all over his face! He too now has a new home over the back fence!


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August 15, 2011

 

Renata Gusciora
  Congratulations on this superb finalist,Michelle!!!:-)


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August 25, 2011

 

Ermanno Radice
  Many congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Michelle!


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August 25, 2011

 

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


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August 25, 2011

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Amazing details, Michelle. Congratulations on your finalist.


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August 25, 2011

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  The "eyes" have it, this is a true finalist! Congrats Michelle!


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August 25, 2011

 

Danny B. Head
  Great detail as well as colors! Congrats!


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August 25, 2011

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  WTG Michelle, congratulations!!!


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August 25, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Awesome Michelle, congrats!


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August 25, 2011

 

Kim Andelkovic
  Congrats Michelle......another beautiful finalist your doing great :-)


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August 25, 2011

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  Wow such clarity, color and action. Congratulations on your finalist.


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August 25, 2011

 
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  Congrats on another superb finalist, Michelle!

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August 25, 2011

 
- Carol Eade

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  Another beautiful finalist, Michelle, congratulations!


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August 25, 2011

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  COngrAts to you Michelle, a lovely Finalist...
CHRISTINE
SMILING


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August 25, 2011

 

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  Wow!


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August 25, 2011

 

Lorna Shutter
  Woo Hoo!!! WTG, Michelle!!! Photobucket
CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved Finalist Award for this superb image!!!!! :)


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August 25, 2011

 

Karen Celella
  Congratulations on your THIRD finalist, Michelle. Keep them coming!


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August 25, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  A huge congrats on your finalist!!!! :)


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August 25, 2011

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Great catch, wonderful details! congratulations!


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August 25, 2011

 

Mukesh Srivastava
  A Big congrats for yet another Silver and good luck for the GOLD, Michelle!!!!!


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August 25, 2011

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Michelle, congratulations


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August 25, 2011

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  Congratulations on this awesome finalist Michelle!


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August 25, 2011

 

Gina Cormier
  Congrats on this beautiful image!


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August 25, 2011

 
- Ann Coates

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  I'm glad you didn't kill them. They did you proud. Congratulations on another silver Michelle.


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August 26, 2011

 

Marijana Fajgl
  Amazing macro Michelle! Big congratulations!


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August 26, 2011

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Another beautiful Finalist, Michelle! Loved this the first time I saw it! WTG! Congratulations (again)!


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August 26, 2011

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Well at least this pesky little fella got you a fantastic FINALIST my friend. CONGRATULATIONS and way to go.


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August 26, 2011

 
- Emile Abbott

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  I thought we would see this baby again. Magnificent finalist Michelle, Congratulations


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August 26, 2011

 

Eivor Kuchta
  I had a deer in my backyard the other day and it wasn't until it had jumped over the fence that I realized that it had been chewing on something. Yes, one more bell pepper was gone, so now I know how they disappear. The deer had also been munching on some tomato plants. You found some beautiful thieves, even though they caused some damage. Wonderful capture and congratulations on your finalist!


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August 26, 2011

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  CONGRATULATIONS Michelle, this is WONDERFUL!!! <><


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August 26, 2011

 

Bill Johnson
  MIchelle, Congrats on your selections as a finalist. Good luck!


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August 26, 2011

 

David M. Montero
  Very cool Michelle. Congratulations on your Finalist selection.


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August 26, 2011

 

Ming Liu
  Wow, very cute image. Congrats on your finalist selection again. Good luck!


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August 26, 2011

 
- Mariann Kovats

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  A big congrats on our Gold, Michelle!


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August 26, 2011

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations, Michelle!


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August 26, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  BIG congrats Michelle on this fantastic winner!!!


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August 26, 2011

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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August 26, 2011

 

Renata Gusciora
  Huge congratulations on your fabulous Winner,Michelle!!!:-)


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August 26, 2011

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Congratulations on this amazing Winner, Michelle! WTG, my friend!


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August 26, 2011

 
- Mitch Spence

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  I can see this pretty gold just fine, Michelle. I do think you ought to go find this guy now and give him his own tomato plant as a reward.


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August 26, 2011

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Big congratulations on this great 2nd Place Gold Winner Michelle!

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August 26, 2011

 

Monnie Ryan
  Congratulations on your winning image, Michelle!


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August 26, 2011

 
- Val Feldman

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  Oy Vey! :) I missed this one as a Finalist...loved it first go-around and happy to see a well-deserved Gold attached to it now!! Huge congratulations, Michelle!


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August 26, 2011

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  wonderful winner, congratulations Michelle!!!


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August 26, 2011

 

Ming Liu
  Congratulations on your gold:)


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August 26, 2011

 

Debra R. Harder
  I remember this fabulous image! Huge congratulations, Michelle, on your OUTSTANDING GOLD WINNER! Deb


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August 26, 2011

 

Danny B. Head
  Such a grand winner! Congrats, Michelle!


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August 26, 2011

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Michelle on your amazing win!


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August 26, 2011

 

Lorna Shutter
  CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place Win, Michelle!!!!! :)
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August 26, 2011

 

Stephen Zacker
  Fantastic macro. Congratulations


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August 26, 2011

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Huge congratulations, Michelle, on a well deserved Winner!


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August 26, 2011

 
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  So glad to see this get the gold, Michelle!

Hardy congrats on this brilliant winner!
Debby


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August 26, 2011

 

David Phalen
  BIG Congrats on a fantastic Winner!!


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August 26, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  Big congrats on your winner~ :)


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August 26, 2011

 

Carolyn Keiser
  Wow, fantastic, Michelle! A big congratulations!!!


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August 26, 2011

 

Wanda B. Anderson
  This one's a beauty! A well-deserved win! Congratulations!


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August 26, 2011

 

Mary Timman
  Huge Congratulations on a fantastic Winner!


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August 26, 2011

 

Bunny Snow
  Fantastic capture, sharp and detailed, perfect for a fantastic winner. Sorry about the cherry tomatoes in its V-8 before it went over the fence. But, that proves it was an organic tomato and you've done something wonderful for your body and the earth.

Now, it's time to reward you for your actions, and congratulate you on your prize winning creation!


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August 26, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  I never even got around to congratulating you on this Finalist, Michelle :( ! But getting to congratulate you on this GOLD WINNER is even better! Truly an inspirational macro and very fine image! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ON THE GOLD!


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August 26, 2011

 
- Mary Dimitriw

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  I missed this one before Michelle!! Simply awesome capture, congrats on your wonderful winner!


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August 26, 2011

 

Jack Gaskin
  I TIP THAT Oh God Hat to you ;0) !!!
Congrats on a well deserved win

Jack


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August 26, 2011

 
- Michele Peterson

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  Lol, what a story! Fantastic image, great details and perfect timing on getting that s-curve! Congratulations Michelle, on this super win!!


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August 26, 2011

 
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  Congratulations on your win Michelle!


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August 26, 2011

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Michelle, congratulations


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August 26, 2011

 
- Ann Coates

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  Yeehah Michelle, so pleased to see this with the GOLD it deserves, congratulations.


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August 26, 2011

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Congratulations on your Win, Michelle!!


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August 26, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  This is a superb capture, Michelle.
Congratulations on your well earned win!


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August 27, 2011

 
- Kerry Penn

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  Darned old buggers! If nothing else, at least you got a great shot from one of them. :)


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August 27, 2011

 
- Carol Eade

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  Beautiful macro, congratulations on your Second Place Gold, Michelle!


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August 27, 2011

 
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  Fantastic closeup winner, Michelle; love the details on the body--those little 'eye' patterns are amazing. Congratulations!


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August 27, 2011

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  Fantastic WINNER - Congrats to you Michelle!!!
Smiling CHRIS


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August 27, 2011

 
- Amanda J. Tanner

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  Congratulations Michelle


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August 27, 2011

 
- Patricia A. Casey

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  Congratulations, Michelle....great story, great title and great capture! Cheers =^..^=


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August 27, 2011

 

Marijana Fajgl
  Big congratulations on your well deserved winner, Michelle!


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August 27, 2011

 
- Diane E. Deming

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  A BIG congratulations on this superb winner, Michelle. Once again the colors and details are outstanding!


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August 27, 2011

 
- Emile Abbott

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  Huge congratulation on your golden winner, Michelle WTG


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August 27, 2011

 

Kathy Cline
  Love it!
Well deserved Michelle!!


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August 27, 2011

 

Mike Clime
  Congratulations on your winner, Michelle!


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August 27, 2011

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  I think I just lost interest in my glass of V8! This is just awesome, Michelle. Huge Congrats!


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August 27, 2011

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  Congratulations Michelle on your second place gold, well deserved.


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August 27, 2011

 

Glenn E. Traver
  Congratulations Michelle, at least he was photogenic, well captured. "::::" and tossed. Yes this is a Beautiful Winner ~ GT


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August 27, 2011

 

Sharon Sawyer
  WTG, Michelle!!! HUGE congratulations on your amazing and well deserved winner!


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August 27, 2011

 

Ken Jarvis
  Big congrats on your winner!


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August 28, 2011

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  Big congrats on your gold win Michelle!


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August 28, 2011

 

Brett Dolsen
  Congratulations on your superb winner Michelle!!


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August 28, 2011

 

Ujjwal Mukherjee
  AWESOME image and Winner!! HUGE Congratulations,Michelle!!!!


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August 28, 2011

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  This is a fantastic macro, Michelle, and so worthy of a win! Congrats to you!


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August 28, 2011

 
- Laura E. Swan

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ON THIS FANTASTIC GOLF WIN Michelle!

(I miss out on so many great images in the summer!!! So sorry!!! Well, better late than never, right?)

I love the eye balls all over him. I wonder what the creator was thinking when he made this bug? He must have been thinking about Egypt? HA!

I laughed when you said they are less happy now...Over the fence! Hope you preened a few tomatoes for yourself in the end, those darned vermin.

You know...The one great thing was that this little macro portrait went GOLD. NEVER tell them they are "famous" now or they will come back for an encore! :D

-Laura :D


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August 28, 2011

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  WOW!!! Congratulations to you and this fantastic finalist/winner Michelle!!!


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August 28, 2011

 

David M. Montero
  Congratulations Michelle. WTG!


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August 28, 2011

 

Nadia Paul
  Wonderful capture Michelle - congrats on your win!


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August 28, 2011

 

Linda Blair
  Great winning image...congratulations!!


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August 29, 2011

 

Tarun Bose
  Congrats for your winner, Michelle.


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August 29, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  An incredible macro, Michelle...congratulations on your gold win!! What a fun thread, too :))


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August 29, 2011

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Well, it got your tomato but at least it got you a Second Place Win. CONGRATULATIONS my friend.


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August 29, 2011

 

Mick Burkey
  Great capture, Michelle! Congratulations on your well-deserved win!!


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August 30, 2011

 

Ian M. Hill
  Stunning Michelle,congratulations on your win.


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August 31, 2011

 

Merna L. Nobile
 


Great photographers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.
Congratulations for your achievement, August, 25, 2011. Merna


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August 31, 2011

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!

UB.


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August 31, 2011

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Congrats on your gold winner Michelle. Well deserved.


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September 01, 2011

 

Renee Doyle
  Belated but BIG congrats to you Michelle on this wonderful winner!!


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September 04, 2011

 

Shandel Brown
  What a beautiful shot Michelle! It looks like it has eyes all over it's body!


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September 05, 2011

 

John C. Ensign
  Wow I love this shot as do many others! I can see why it's a winner.


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October 06, 2011

 
throughkarenseyes.com - Karen Rosenblum

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  Another fabulous winner!!!! Wow! :)


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January 08, 2012

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  Have always loved this one, Michelle! Fantastic job!


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March 23, 2016

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  What a wonderful thread to remind us that we are family and that we love your work. And now your little pals have gone DOUBLE GOLD! Congratulations on all of your wonderful story telling work, Michelle! -Laura :D


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March 23, 2016

 
- Gaurav Kapoor

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  amazing shot


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