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The Poser


 

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The Poser
The Poser

Another very cooperative, very mellow and chilled-out little guy found at Zilker Botanical Gardens here in Austin...

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- R. J. Laudenbacher

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WOW Ms V....MASTER of ALL! LOL :) This is fabulous, and I am blinded by the gold radiating off of it. A sure fire...top notch...winners circle all the way...capture and a fav for me!


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October 18, 2011

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  I love this, Val. Hope to see it again.


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October 18, 2011

 
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  Great pose and capture Val!! You should have lots of Monarchs coming you way - Thousands have been passing through here!!


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October 18, 2011

 
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  A dreamy look but nice details too! Love the soft colors and light!


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October 18, 2011

 

Avril Young
  he looks so gentle, beautiful capture, soft light and colours..


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October 18, 2011

 

Monnie Ryan
  He looks very sweet, Val - wonderful capture!


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October 18, 2011

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Valarie,You nailed this one my friend.WOW!!!Stuning detail and color.Trade all my shots for a beautiful macro like this!!!!


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October 18, 2011

 

Jack Ryan
  Love the POV/comp..great shot!!! (It's not easy being green...or so the song says.)


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October 18, 2011

 
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  Not an easy shot, and yet, you make it look so.
Impressive eye for the treatments.


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October 18, 2011

 
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  You sure hit a home run with this one! WOW!

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October 18, 2011

 

Rony Sagy
  Amazing capture of this calm poser. Love the detail and dreamy colors.


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October 18, 2011

 

Julianne Bradford
  Boy this is just beautiful Val. I bet you were talking to him. He looks like he likes your voice. What incredible detail and bokeh! A fav for me :-)


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October 18, 2011

 
- Ann Coates

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  Green on green on green, just fantastic Valarie and such an interesting little character as well. Incredible shot!


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October 18, 2011

 

David M. Montero
  Very nice capture Val! Nice when they cooperate.


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October 18, 2011

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Amazing capture and detail, Val.


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October 18, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  Awesome capture. Hard to find mellow lizards :)


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October 18, 2011

 
- Val Feldman

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  Ha! This one was practically comatose, Tammy! :) Thanks everyone for your comments - always glad for the company! Have a great day!


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October 18, 2011

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  What a beauty!! Thanks for the nice comment on the Harrisburg capital....it is a beautiful building.


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October 18, 2011

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  Perfect composition and such an iteractive pose that shows off the beautiful details and features. Would stay motionless for a while as if to say, "this is my best side, make me look pretty will ya?" And with your skillful dof control, you have obligingly done so.


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October 18, 2011

 

Gord MacEachern
  What a cool little dude Val,and you photographed him perfectly!!!
Super photography as usual!


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October 18, 2011

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  Gorgeous selective focus, Ms V! This really is a stunning macro and you do have a knack for it without a doubt!! Superb work, Ms Macro Master! LOL!


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October 18, 2011

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Beautifully captured, Val!


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October 18, 2011

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Love this little guy- he seems to float out of the page


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October 18, 2011

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Beautiful work, Val!


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October 18, 2011

 

Nadia Paul
  And what a gorgeous little poser he is! Love the lighting here Val and also the DOF - stunning work my friend!


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October 18, 2011

 
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  Fantastic close-up of this cute little creature, Val...he's adorable!


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October 18, 2011

 
- Val Feldman

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  Thanks so much everyone!


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October 19, 2011

 

Douglas Pignet
  lovely capture and nice comp...well done


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October 19, 2011

 
- Mary Dimitriw

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  A perfect capture Val!! Your macro works are amazing.


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October 20, 2011

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  All the elements of a winner, Val! Clarity, detail, lighting, focus, dof, lighting & pose are exceptional! Good luck!


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October 20, 2011

 

Julie Burnett
  Simply amazing, Cuz, not only incredible light and color, the detail in the eye is almost unreal!! You are the Queen of the macros!!


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October 21, 2011

 

Don Christiana
  Val, this goes straight to my favorites. Perfect macro in everyway. This is a winner and we will see this again in GOLD. Have a great day.


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October 21, 2011

 

Orsi
  Beautiful macro,Val!!WOOW!!


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October 21, 2011

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Wonderful positioning within the frame Val. I love the dreamy like soft background.


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October 21, 2011

 
- Emile Abbott

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  How much did you pay the model, Val. Great detail and excellent Bokeh.


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October 22, 2011

 
- Val Feldman

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  A few bugs and a pat on his little head, Emile! lol! Thanks everyone - appreciate your stopping by and comments very much! ~Val


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October 22, 2011

 
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  Superb and very beautiful image, Val, the comp, colors, SF, image design, lighting, and subject, are all outstanding!!!

Debby


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October 22, 2011

 

Lana Arcemont
  Incredible detail and background!


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October 25, 2011

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  I ADORE this, Val!


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October 26, 2011

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Your POV and focus on this little POSER is so outstanding, Val! Everything is perfect!! Winner!


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October 27, 2011

 

Melissa Olsen
  Ding, ding...winner here!


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October 28, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  So cute peeking out of his abode...wonderful pose he gave you, Val! Great comp and wonderful dof. Ding ding from here, too!


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November 01, 2011

 

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  A W E S O M E


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November 04, 2011

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  He certainly was cooperative!! Wonderful capture Val, I love the presentation!! <><


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November 04, 2011

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Like everyone else, I cannot predict how far this wonderful capture will go, Val -- but I know it will be far. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round.


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February 26, 2012

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Huge congrats on your well deserved Finalist and good luck in the next round, Val!


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February 26, 2012

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Valarie,Big Congratulation on this beautiful finalist!!!!


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February 26, 2012

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Huge congratulations on your absolutely AWESOME Finalist... LOVE this, Val!!!


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February 26, 2012

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats and very best luck with this gorgeous finalist, Val!!!


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February 26, 2012

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats on your finalist!! :)


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February 26, 2012

 

Monnie Ryan
  Congratulations, Valarie!


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February 26, 2012

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Way to go Val!

Congrats on your awesome finalist!

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February 26, 2012

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  Congrats on your fantastic finalist, Ms V!


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February 26, 2012

 
- Carol Eade

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  Beautiful finalist, Val, congratulations!


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February 26, 2012

 

Rony Sagy
  Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist, Val.


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February 26, 2012

 

Julianne Bradford
  I'm so pleased to see this adorable cutie get a silver Valarie! Hope he goes gold for you :-)


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February 26, 2012

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Lol spent my day photographing these little tykes. Congrats on this fabulous image receiving a finalist award. Good luck in the next round.


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February 26, 2012

 

Renee Doyle
  I hope we see this beauty again Val! Congratulations!


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February 26, 2012

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  It surely is a beauty. A huge congratulations on this well deserved commendation Val. Hope to see this get the gold.


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February 26, 2012

 
- Ann Coates

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  This is stunning Valarie, congratulations on your finalist.


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February 26, 2012

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Fabulous! BIG congrats on your finalist Val!


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February 27, 2012

 

Don Christiana
  As I mentioned before, perfect capture and perfect macro. This is a winner and I predict GOLD. A HUGE CONGRATS on your Finalist.


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February 27, 2012

 

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  Wow!


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February 27, 2012

 

Karen Bacon
  congrats on a fantastic finalist Val!


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February 27, 2012

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Great bokeh. CONGRATZ!!!

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February 27, 2012

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  Love the expression on his face, the detail, depth of field and tones. Congratulations Val on a terrific finalist!


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February 27, 2012

 

Lorna Shutter
  Ooooh, Val!!! I see GOLD in your future with this one ... perhaps even the GRAND PRIZE?!!! Even the judges said, "WOW!" What an honour! It's definitely a big FAVE for me!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award, Ms. America!!!!! WTG!!! :)
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February 27, 2012

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your finalist, Val.


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February 27, 2012

 
- Emile Abbott

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  Congratulations Val on this wonderful finalist and hope your mom gets well soon.


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February 27, 2012

 

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  Great selective focus!


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February 27, 2012

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Beautiful as always! Congrats Val!


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February 27, 2012

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Looks like a winner to me!
~♥~Lisa


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February 27, 2012

 
- Val Feldman

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  Thank you so much everyone! I appreciate more than I can put into words your kind support - a big thanks to all of you........Val


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February 27, 2012

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Heyyyyyyyy, Val, CONGRATZ & good luck, my friend! WTG!


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February 27, 2012

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Big congratulations, Val! Hope you are doing great!


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February 27, 2012

 
- Mary Dimitriw

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  Yeah Miss Val...congrats on your AMAZING Finalist!!


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February 27, 2012

 

Eivor Kuchta
  Amazing is the right word here, Val! The light is just fantastic! Congratulations on your excellent finalist and good luck in the next round!


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February 27, 2012

 

Patti Coblentz
  Woo hoo...congratulations on this awesome winner, Val!!!


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February 27, 2012

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Woo hoo hoo! Good going girl! Congratulations on your Gold Winning image, Val!


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February 27, 2012

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations on your stunning gold Valarie.


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February 27, 2012

 

Julianne Bradford
  Yay! Congrats on this golden boy Valarie!


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February 27, 2012

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Congrats on your gold win Val.


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February 28, 2012

 

Mary K. Robison
  Downright regal-looking, Val ~
Congratulations on your well earned Gold Winner!


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February 28, 2012

 
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  Congrats on your wonderful winner, Val.


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February 28, 2012

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  superb winner, congratulations Val!!!


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February 28, 2012

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on a fabulous winner, Val!!! Yea!!!


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February 28, 2012

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Valarie,Congratulations my friend.Should have been grand prize if you ask me!!!!!!


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February 28, 2012

 

Lorna Shutter
  I agree with Bobby!!! ... but 2nd Place ain't bad at all!!! LOL! CONGRATULATIONS, Ms. America!!!!! AWESOME!!! :)
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February 28, 2012

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  I wont say I told you so but.....! LOL A huge congrats Ms V on this outstanding winner.


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February 28, 2012

 
- Dayna Cain

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  WTG Val!!!!! An amazing image for sure. congrats!


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February 28, 2012

 

Jack Ryan
  Outstanding! Congratulations!


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February 28, 2012

 

Danny B. Head
  Outstanding capture! Congrats on your win!


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February 28, 2012

 
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  Congrats on this awesome and very well deserved win, Ms. V!!! WTG!!


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February 28, 2012

 

Don Christiana
  Congrats Val... Super Gold Win for a Superb Photo. Have a great day.


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February 28, 2012

 
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  Great macro work, Val; love the shades of green throughout. Congratulations!


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February 28, 2012

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  WTG!
Big congratulations!
~♥~Lisa


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February 28, 2012

 

Anita Hogue
  Love the colors, dof and composition, Val! Congratulations!


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February 28, 2012

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  No surprise here, Val. Glad to see this get Golden!

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February 28, 2012

 

Patricia Seidler
  Congratulations Val on this wonderful winner! Love the color. It will be perfect for next months's contest category too!


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February 28, 2012

 

ROBIN-LEE M. Vieira
  The Poser...had a very talented "composer" This is a stunning capture...like so much of your work!! Big congratulations on this gorgeous win!!! :)


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February 28, 2012

 
- Irene Colling

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  Amazing shot Val.

Congratulations on your gold award.


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February 28, 2012

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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


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February 28, 2012

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Wow, this is so amazing Val! Looks like I am looking at him LIVE! Yikes...well done. Congratulations on your golden win!


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February 28, 2012

 

Rony Sagy
  Congratulations on this fantastic winner, Val. Your work is amazing.


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February 28, 2012

 

Tammy Espino
  I love seeing you get gold, congrats!! :)


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February 28, 2012

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  WTG, Val! BIG Congratulations on this well-deserved Winner, my friend!


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February 28, 2012

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Fantastic Winner! Very deserving, Val!


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February 28, 2012

 
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  Huge congrats on your awesome winner, Val- love this image!

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February 28, 2012

 
- Val Feldman

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  There's no way I could thank you all enough for your support and encouragement ...wouldn't even know where to begin - a HUGE TX thanks from the bottom of this ol' heart is about the best I can do. You people are just the BEST! (And thank you, Judges, also!)


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February 28, 2012

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congratulations on your wonderful 2nd Place Gold Winner Val!

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February 28, 2012

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  WOW, Val!!! This is positively exquisite! It could be in National Geographic, it is so perfect. Incredible selective focus and I love all the marvelous shades and tones of green. Even thought the detail and clarity is exceptional, there is still a gentle softness to the whole image - I just can't stop staring at it. Amazing, woman, you just dazzle me!


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February 28, 2012

 
- Carol Eade

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  Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Val!


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February 28, 2012

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  BIG congrats Val!!!


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February 28, 2012

 

Renee Doyle
  Knew it!! COngratulations on this wonderful winner Val!


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February 28, 2012

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your win, Val.


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February 29, 2012

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  A perfect capture, Val. Huge congrats on this spectacular winner.


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March 01, 2012

 

David M. Montero
  Congratulations on this fantastic shot and well deserved win Val!


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March 01, 2012

 

Shawn Jennings
  Fantastic capture! Congratulations on your win!


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March 01, 2012

 
- Carol Flisak

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  Fantastic image, Val... love the detail, dof and shades of green! Huge congratulations on your winner!


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March 02, 2012

 

Julie Burnett
  HUGE congratulations on this fabulous, and well deserved win, Cuz!!


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March 03, 2012

 

Gary Enloe
  Very cool capture and a big CONGRATS on being a winner Val


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March 05, 2012

 
- Ed Lauderdale

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  Hey, Texas, of all (18) your ATSF's this is my favorite!! I don't see how you can miss on more Gold!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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