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Soaking Up The Sun


 

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Soaking Up The Sun
Soaking Up The Sun
f/14, 1/1250 sec., -5 EV, ISO 1600, 18mm focal length, 18-200mm lens. Taken in the direct sunlight but under exposed to darken the room around her.

R. J. Laudenbacher

 
 
 

Gord MacEachern
 

They know the good places to lay down. Wonderful image Becky great POV!!!


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October 21, 2011

 

Alan L. Borror
  What a superb POV and composition, RJ! Great capture!


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October 21, 2011

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Wonderful perspective and capture of her!!


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October 21, 2011

 

Douglas Pignet
  kewl comp & pov here ..well done


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October 21, 2011

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi R.J.Looks like a winner.Stunning treatment and beautiful lighting!!!!


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October 21, 2011

 

Julie Burnett
  A very creative pov, just a wonderful job capturing this, Becky!!


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October 21, 2011

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  I would love to learn to photograph animals. I have trouble with eyes.....Beautiful dog, colors, lighting and reflections.


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October 21, 2011

 

Mary Timman
  She is so beautiful and love the reflection you captured of her. Fabulous light and wish my floors were that clean and shiny!


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October 21, 2011

 
emptynestphotography.com - Agnes Fegan

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  This is sooo cute! They always find a patch of sunshine to settle down on!


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October 21, 2011

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  When I saw the thumb I thought this was a picture of a lion and here it is old Abbers! LOL! A beautiful shot of your girl, Doris! Love the reflection in the floor too!


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October 21, 2011

 

Avril Young
  so beautiful, lovely lighting ...such beautiful eyes...


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October 21, 2011

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  How could I NOT fave Abbers, Becky. She's just enjoying herself. Just too precious. Gorgeous POV amd light. Love it.


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October 21, 2011

 

Danny B. Head
  She is such a pretty girl! Your lighting is perfect. This really makes me have second thoughts of leaving my pups this week.


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October 21, 2011

 

Jack Gaskin
  A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF SHOOTING

Oh how they love laying in the sun through the window. Used to move down the center hall of our ranch and catch the light through the bedroom windows as the day went on.

Jack


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October 21, 2011

 

Mike Clime
  Excellent capture and beautiful light, Becky!


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October 21, 2011

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  You got low for this one Becky. Wonderful light and details. It's that time of year with cold temps where I'll follow the sun too.


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October 21, 2011

 

Nadia Paul
  Gorgeous portrait with wonderful POV and lighting RJ!


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October 21, 2011

 

Bill Johnson
  Becky, Great POV, lighting, and overall capture.


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October 22, 2011

 

Ray Thoms
  WOnderful image Becky....give her a big hug as I just lost my buddy....


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October 22, 2011

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  wonderful love pod, adorable capture!!!


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October 23, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Sensational capture of your beautiful Golden, Becky! The lighting is superb and I love your POV and reflection, too!


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October 23, 2011

 

Renata Gusciora
  Love it!Awesome light,excellent color and outstanding pov,R.J.!Incredible capture!


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October 24, 2011

 
- Mariann Kovats

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  Gorgeous lighting and capture, Becky! She is beautiful herself!


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October 27, 2011

 

Karen Celella
  Wonderful work in creating a warm, comfy portrait, Becky.


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November 02, 2011

 
- Pat Abbott

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  Such a lovely portrait. Congrats on your finalist!


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November 16, 2011

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congratulations on your beautiful finalist!!!


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November 16, 2011

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  Congratulations on this intimate portrait! Beautiful finalist, Becky!


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November 16, 2011

 
- Kathy Salerni

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


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November 16, 2011

 
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  Congrats on an outstanding finalist, Becky.


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November 16, 2011

 

Bill Johnson
  Becky, Congrats on your awesome finalist!


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November 16, 2011

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  Congrats to you and Abbers for your beautiful finalist, Doris!! She sure deserves an extra treat tonight!! LOL!


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November 16, 2011

 

Robert R. Goodman
  A big congratulations my friend.WTG RJ!!!!


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November 16, 2011

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  A big Wow, Becky! Congratulations!


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November 16, 2011

 

Danny B. Head
  Good to see Abby with a finalist! Congrats!


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November 16, 2011

 

Mary Timman
  I love this one...Congratulations on your fabulous finalist! Good Luck in the next round Becky!


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November 16, 2011

 
- Dayna Cain

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  Huge congrats on this beautiful finalist!


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November 16, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Fabulous Becky, congrats!


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November 16, 2011

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Fantastic capture and big congrats - Well deserved.
JP


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November 16, 2011

 

Avril Young
  congrats on this awesome finalist...this is a winner..


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November 16, 2011

 
emptynestphotography.com - Agnes Fegan

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  Oh, I just love this one; congrats Becky!


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November 16, 2011

 
- Val Feldman

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  Oh, this just makes me smile, Ms. B...She looks so comfortable all stretched out in her patch of sun - Wonderful technicals on your part capturing her so superbly! Huge congrats - Looking forward to seeing your beautiful Ms. Abbers once again!!!!!!


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November 16, 2011

 
- Carol Eade

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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Becky!


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November 16, 2011

 

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  Great use of light.


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November 16, 2011

 

Renee Doyle
  Great low pov and lighting Becky!! Congratulations!


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November 16, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  I knew we'd see Ms Abbers again, Becky! This is such a sensational capture with marvelous lighting. Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist that I'm sure we will see again!


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November 16, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  The light is incredible in this, Becky...and your little Abbers looks adorable! Congratulations on your finalist!


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November 16, 2011

 
- Mariann Kovats

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  Congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Becky!


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November 16, 2011

 
- Sherran Andersen

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  Abbey is such a good model. Congrats.


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November 16, 2011

 

Debbie Bray
  She is one famous dog, Becky!! Congratulations on your finalist!!


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November 16, 2011

 

Nadia Paul
  Congrats on your beautiful finalist RJ!


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November 17, 2011

 

Gord MacEachern
  Big congrats on your well deserved finalist Becky, good luck next round!!


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November 17, 2011

 

Julie Burnett
  Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Becky!!


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November 17, 2011

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congratulations on your awesome finalist
R.J!

jo ann c.


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November 17, 2011

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Becky on your fabulous finalist!


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November 17, 2011

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Great capture for this win, RJ!


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November 17, 2011

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  beautiful winner, congratulations Becky!!!


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November 17, 2011

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Congrats on winning Gold. RJ!


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November 17, 2011

 
- Val Feldman

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  Abber's needs a doggie treat! :) :) Bestest and warmest congratulations, LM - a wonderful Gold Winner!!!


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November 17, 2011

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  WooHooooooo, Doris and Abbey!! A big congrats on your gold! It's well deserved!!


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November 17, 2011

 
- Mariann Kovats

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  Congratulations on your awesome win, Becky! Beautiful lighting and capture!


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November 17, 2011

 

Julie Burnett
  Congratulations on your Gold Win, Becky, AWESOME!!


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November 17, 2011

 

ROBIN-LEE M. Vieira
  I just love this. As one who loves our canines ( Have a Portie, and had Labs for years) I so can appreciate this beautiful capture, expression and reflection...beautiful light! Congrats Becky!!! Gold for Gold!!


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November 17, 2011

 

Daniella Puente
  Congrats on this lovely winner!


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November 17, 2011

 

Ruth Grimm
  Congrats on this wonderful win, Becky!! WTG, girl!!


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November 17, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  Big congratulations on this fantastic winner, Becky...to you AND your adorable pooch :))


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November 17, 2011

 

Lyn Darlington
  Congrats on your gold win! Great capture!


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November 17, 2011

 

Anita Hogue
  Congratulations on this fabulous winner, Becky! This friend of yours has given you some fantastic gold awards! I guess she needs a big hug!


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November 17, 2011

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  No surprise here, Becky. Simply outstanding... in every way. Huge congrats on this wonderful GOLD.


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November 17, 2011

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge Congrats on a fab winner, Becky!!!


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November 17, 2011

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  So sweet, congrats on your winner


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November 17, 2011

 
- Ken Smith

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  Awesome, Becky. Congrats on bringing home the gold!!


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November 17, 2011

 

Avril Young
  congrats Becky, I knew this would be a winner!!!!


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November 17, 2011

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Congrats on your wonderful winner, Becky.


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November 17, 2011

 

Gerri R. Jones
  What a great model she is...a beautiful portrait in wonderful light...congratulations on your excellent winner, Becky!


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November 17, 2011

 

Karen Slagle
  The subject and lighting make this image, RJ. I'm so happy to see it among the winning images. I love low key photos.


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November 17, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Lovely capture of a lovely dog... excellent pov and composition.
A well deserved Second Place Gold Winner! CONGRATULATIONS to you, Becky!


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November 17, 2011

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  Thanks to all of you for your wonderful comments and to the judge for your comments and the pick. I can't express my gratitude enough. Abbers has been getting her favorite treat tonight....Good 'n Plenty :) ....which she is simply crazy over.


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November 17, 2011

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Well, she deserves a treat and so do you!!! Big congrats on this fabulous capture and Gold winner... love it, Becky!!!


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November 17, 2011

 
- Cindy Bendush

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  Sensational lighting! Congratulations on your win!


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November 17, 2011

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Big Congratulations on this awesome Gold 2nd Place Winner R. J. ... fantastic!!!

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November 17, 2011

 
- Carol Eade

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  Congratulations on your terrific Gold, Becky!


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November 17, 2011

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Oh Becky, she is gorgeous and you did such a fantastic job of capturing and presenting her beauty! Congratulations on your win, you both deserved it! :-)


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November 17, 2011

 

Renee Doyle
  Excellent!!! BIG Congratulations on this wonderful winner Becky!!


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November 18, 2011

 

Alan L. Borror
  Glad to see this in the winner's circle, RJ!


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November 18, 2011

 

Michelle Alton
  What a brilliant winner. Gold looks good on it! Congratulations, Becky.


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November 18, 2011

 

Danny B. Head
  Abby look good in "gold"! Congrats!


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November 18, 2011

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  Wonderful to see this with the Gold, Becky!


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November 18, 2011

 

Stephen Zacker
  Wonderful. Congratulations


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November 18, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Congrats Becky on this simply wonderful winner!!!


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November 18, 2011

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Right where it belongs- WINNER"S circle! Congratulations, RJ!


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November 18, 2011

 

Karen Celella
  Oh Becky, I'm so thrilled to see another gold award winner in your amazing gallery! Huge congratulations to you and your adorable pup!


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November 18, 2011

 

David M. Montero
  Outstanding capture and POV. Congratulations on scoring gold Becky. Well deserved.


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November 18, 2011

 
- Clyde Smith

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  Wow RJ Stunning work! Congratulations


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November 18, 2011

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  WTG, RJ, on your lovely winner!!!
~♥~Lisa


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November 18, 2011

 

Merna L. Nobile
  Congratulations!
You’re the kind of person who makes the world a better, brighter place…You worked hard for this, you made it happen, and you have a right to be proud. So enjoy these satisfying moments; you deserve every one! Merna


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November 18, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  I knew we'd see Ms.Abbers again, Becky! It's just such a sensational capture! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BRILLIANT GOLD MEDAL WIN!


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November 18, 2011

 

Gina Cormier
  Love it!!!!! So beautiful!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!


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November 19, 2011

 
- Kimber Wallwork-Heineman

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  Another great image! Congrats on your win and congrats to your wonderful model as well


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November 19, 2011

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Beautiful light and composition, R.J. Congratulations on your WIN!


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November 19, 2011

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  I am ever so grateful for each of you taking the time to leave a comment. I get such inspiration from each and everyone of them. Thank you all so much!


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November 19, 2011

 

Patricia Seidler
  Fabulous winner RJ. Congratulations!


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November 20, 2011

 

Mary Timman
  Oh, so happy this made the winners list! Love it. Congratulations RJ.


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November 20, 2011

 

Michael G. Marshall
  Wonderful winning image, RJ! Congratulations! Michael


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November 20, 2011

 

Nadia Paul
  Congrats on your wonderful winner RJ!


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November 24, 2011

 

Diane Underwood
  Wow... a deserving winner.. I love the lighting and the expression on this very warm and cozy position of your dog.
There is a wonderfully warm feel to this photo. I love it. :)


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November 28, 2011

 

SaMi Martin
  Love it! Congrats RJ!


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December 14, 2011

 

Maria Coulson
  Beckey, this is so adorable! Congratulations -- a bit late, I am catchin up.


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December 15, 2011

 

Amy Weiss
  This has everything, RJ! Love the expression, the POV, the reflection. So happy to have found your portfolio. Beautiful work! :)


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January 04, 2013

 

mary e. sydlewski
  Goldens are an amazing breed. Awesome capture.


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