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Queen of my deserted soul


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Queen of my deserted soul
Queen of my deserted soul

Self portrait emproved by my dear super friend Dado - The Italian Eye!!!
....he is better than a beauty farm, lol!!!

Mata Patan

 
 
 

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Whoa! Gorgeous SP, Mata!! That color and the lighting is magnificent!


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June 08, 2005

 

S J
  Beautiful self portrait, Mata!! You look great with the added dreamy effects!!! Wow! Dado has done a great job!!


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June 08, 2005

 

Sachin M. Jadhav
  wow.... great composition,color,lighting and image softness


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June 08, 2005

 

Danilo Piccioni
  Quegli occhi mi hanno perforato lo schermo! LOLO


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June 08, 2005

 

Cathy Stancil
  This is gorgeous ! You are gorgeous Mata !! Beautiful colors, framing and lighting...and model !


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June 08, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Fabulous collaboration on this SP, Mata, with excellent lighting and colors, as well as the model's natural beauty!! Well done!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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June 08, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  Mata......please, please consider using this as your mini-macro.
How much do you think Dado would charge to make me look this good - nah, forget it....I could NEVER look that good.
A beautiful image Mata - you really are gorgeous!!
:-) dddu


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June 08, 2005

 

Danilo Piccioni
  Mesdames and Messieurs let me introduce you to a tipical Sicilian Beauty!
Isn't she LOVELY! Mata, no beauty farm can emprove that! it 's all natural.


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June 08, 2005

 

Jessica McCollam
  Fabulous self portrait, Mata! I love the soft glow and the lighting too! VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!:)


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June 08, 2005

 

Jordi Delgado
  Gorgeous shot and work, Mata/Dado!!!... And what a gorgeous model!!!! I think you should work togheter more often to make images like this one!!!

:-))


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June 08, 2005

 

Mary K. Robison
  You and Dado make an excellent team, Mata! Beauty AND talent ~ unbeatable combination!! And those colors are gorgeous!
P.S. Ditto what Donna says!
(2nd P.S. Tell your brother-in-law hello! LOL!!)


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June 08, 2005

 

Colleen Braun
  wonderful self portrait...


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June 08, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Mata this is wonderful.

First off you are a beautiful lady and Danilo did a super job on this image.

Love the blue wrap around your face and this is one stunning portrait.

WOW EXCELLENT JOB......Kerby


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June 08, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Beautiful SP, Mata!!! Excellent team work!


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June 08, 2005

 

Paul Michko
  WOW!!! What a beautiful model, how can you go wrong. :) Terrific capture and work on this. Very beautiful, Mata.


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June 08, 2005

 

Donald K. Cherry
  Wonderful SP of a very beautiful young lady! Very well done, Mata!!


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June 08, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  What an absolutley beautiful self portrait, Mata! You make a lovely model!!!


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June 08, 2005

 

Stephanie Lyons
  Wow! A winning combination if I ever did see one! This is awesome Mata - I love it! Dado - can you make me look this good?!?


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June 08, 2005

 

Roxanne M. Bubar
  WOW!!!! What beautiful colors and such a lovely self portrait. You are beautiful


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June 08, 2005

 

Paul E. Earl
  Beautiful photo. You are a very lovely lady Mata!!!
In Answer to your comment on my photo...
In Australia we are only half way through our school year. It is winter here now. Our school year goes from January to December.


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June 08, 2005

 

Cathy Gregor
  How lovely, Mata!!
You make a gorgeous model!


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June 08, 2005

 
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  You make a beautiful model Mata!!!


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June 08, 2005

 

KHAWLA Haddad
  WOWWWWWWWWWWW Mata you are gorgeous!!!!
have to agree you make super model love this SP Dado did such great job on this love the lighting and dream effect !


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June 08, 2005

 

Joy Rector
  Gorgeous.


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June 08, 2005

 

Steve Mescha
  I don't think you have to be told how fantastic this is! Outstanding example of one picture being worth more than a thousand words!!!!!


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June 08, 2005

 

Stacey M
  Mata you are gorgeous!!!! This is the best SP I have ever seen....think we will be seeing this one again!!! You go girl (and Dado!!!) :-D


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June 08, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Lovely portrait, Mata, very well done.


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June 08, 2005

 

Michelle Lea Guinn
  You are soooo Beautiful!!! Love your Self Portrait!!! mlg


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June 08, 2005

 

Jane Summa
  Hi Mata! I'm speechless! Such beauty, extraordinary colors & fine details have me in awe right now! Awesome self portrait..I'm sure what touchups Dado helped you with were minor (but good)because, overall, we all know what a super photographer you are! Excellent image is every way!


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June 08, 2005

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  WOW!!! WOW!!!! WOW!!! You are fantastically GORGEOUS! Wonderful SP!! I bet you couldn't take a bad pic. This is very elegantly done Mata.. I am speechless..


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June 08, 2005

 

Olivia Navarro
  I'll repeat the one word that everyone else has used that describes this portrait so well--WOW!!!!!!!!!!

Everything about this portrait screams professional--from your pose and composition to the effects. This will be back again FOR SURE!!!!


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June 08, 2005

 
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  Oh My God..... this is a second glancer portrait. *bowing* not worthy ;-). Way to go Mata! Peace, karen


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June 08, 2005

 

Karen Engelbreth
  WOW - what a beautiful self portrait, Mata - love it!


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June 08, 2005

 

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  MERAVIGLIOSA, questa è da grand prize. Se così non sarà è meglio che si vada a pascolare per altri siti.
Sono orgoglioso di averti trasmesso poche cose ma buone, tra queste la lealtà e la sincerità.


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June 08, 2005

 

Dominique Declerck
  C'est toi, ça!?Mata? ...waouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!


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June 08, 2005

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  This must be not only your favourite Mata but everyone's!! Very nice work both you and Dado!!!


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June 08, 2005

 

Mata Patan
  People, I never felt so excited like today just for a photo!!!!
I really thanks everyone of you who spent nice words on this image and I have no words to thanks Dado for giving me this chance and for showing his great sense of friendship!!!!!
Thank you, Merci, Grazie, Danke!!!!!!!!


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June 08, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  Mata - you've outdone yourself. This is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! This is an outstanding self portrait! I know we'll be seeing this one again! One of my favorites of yours!! WOWOWOWOWOW!!!!!!


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June 08, 2005

 
- Sandy Landon

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  WOW!!! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! What more can be said. Great work!


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June 08, 2005

 

Kathleen R. Struckle
  Mata you are beautiful! Love the lighting on your face!


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June 08, 2005

 

Laura E. OConnor
  Mata, I have a feeling that whatever Dado did, only enhanced your genuine beauty. Also - it's not fair to be a great photographer AND a gorgeous model! Save some talent for the rest of us!! LOL!! Stunning work!


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June 08, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Terrific portrait Mata!!!
You are not just a great photographer but you also could be a model, you are very beautiful I am sure that Dado did not have too much work!!! :0)


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June 08, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  VERY PRETTY and well done!!!! Shelly


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June 08, 2005

 

Ermanno Radice
  Fantastico ritratto, ha tutti gli ingredienti per vincere, dal viso e l'espressione, I colori, la luce, la composizione e la mano esperta di Danilo.
BELLISSIMA FOTO, MATA!!!!!!!!


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June 08, 2005

 

Terrill Province
  Wonderful shot of a talented photographer! I have enjoyed your gallery so much ~ count me as a big fan.


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June 08, 2005

 

Goshka G.
  Have you considered modelling for yourself, Mata?;-) This is a gorgeous SP, if I ever saw one!!


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June 08, 2005

 

Bobbie Davis
  Yup, the only word I can think of is --- WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is absolutley gorgeous!!! You are a beautiful model!!!


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June 08, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Gorgeous!!!! Dado's effects are lovely too! You really should use this for your minipic, Mata, it is perfect!!!


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June 08, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Both the photo and you are beautiful, Mata!
So very nicely done!

bill


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June 08, 2005

 

Deborah Sandidge
  So beautiful, Mata!


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June 08, 2005

 

Stephen Zacker
  Didn't need much improvement :-)
Really lovely SP. Like the colors and softness


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June 08, 2005

 

Debra Booth
  Beautiful self portrait, Mata!!


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June 08, 2005

 

Carol Brill
  I love the exotic look of this portrait as well as the romantic lighting and soft effects, Mata, a lovely collaboration (and great gift for your husband framed, perhaps?)!


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June 08, 2005

 

Lori S. Aschbrenner
  WOW! Ditto to Carol's comments! This is STUNNING!


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June 08, 2005

 

Roger Bernabo
  Wonderful Mata and I like your B/W version also! You have a beautiful persona without Dado's work Mata


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June 09, 2005

 

Melissa L. Zavadil
  Very beautiful shot! Wonderful work and excellent touch of Dado's art to add! Great work all around!


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June 09, 2005

 

Daniel Diaz
  I believe the beauty also comes from you, beautiful SP, and lovely colors, I too also liked the B&W version!!!!


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June 09, 2005

 

Darla Cobus
  One of the best SP I have ever seen, What amazing color and you are truley beautiful! I also love the B/W version!


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June 10, 2005

 

Bryan Yates
  Beautiful image! This photo draws you in!! Whats not to like!!! Perfect!


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June 10, 2005

 

Amanda Price
  AMAZING SP!! Great teamwork!


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June 11, 2005

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Mata, I missed this, wow, awesome your a "beautiful young lady"

Stan K


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June 13, 2005

 

Danilo Piccioni
  Yes! I prefer the B&W much more!


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June 13, 2005

 

Lori Carlson
  This is breathtakingly beautiful Mata!! You and Dado do great work!! :0) And you are always so inspiring! (both of you!)


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June 25, 2005

 

Steve Mescha
  I just heard of your fantastic luck with this photo, Mata! Congradulations :-) !!!!!


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July 02, 2005

 

Michael F. Azucena
  Belissima!


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July 03, 2005

 

Laura E. OConnor
  HOOORAY!!!! CONGRATULATIONS ON ANOTHER FINALIST, MATA!


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July 22, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Congrats, Mata!


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July 22, 2005

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  A BIG Congrats Mata!!!!!!


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July 22, 2005

 

Dominique Declerck
  C'est facile de gagner.. quand on est belle comme ça!! Congratulations, Mata!!!


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July 23, 2005

 

Terrill Province
  Ah, but of course... this is one of the most beautiful images ever entered and I'm so excited for you! Brilliant!!! Congratulations!!!


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July 23, 2005

 

Sylvia Rossler
  This is a winner picture Mata.Congratulations!


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July 23, 2005

 

Daniel Diaz
  Ciao Bella, congrats on your all your finalists!! This one though is my favorite!!!


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July 23, 2005

 

Ermanno Radice
  Congratulations on your finalist, good luck on the next round, Mata!


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July 23, 2005

 

Melissa L. Zavadil
  Congratulations on this very well deserved finalist!! Great shot Mata!! This is so beautiful!!


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July 23, 2005

 

S J
  Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Mata!! Where's Dado??


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July 23, 2005

 

KHAWLA Haddad
  Congratulations on Gorgeous finalist Mata best of luck in the next round!!!!!!!.


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July 23, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Mata, well done!


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July 23, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  LOVE THIS Mata. Congratulations on your win. Way to go!


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July 23, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Very beautiful...congratulations Mata!!!


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July 23, 2005

 

Lori Carlson
  Congrats on your beautiful portrait Mata!! :0)


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July 23, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Mata

BEAUTIFUL.

Congradulations and I am sure we see this again.

Kerby


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July 23, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  I am *so thrilled* to see this beautiful image as a finalist Mata.
I knew it would get through!!!
Excellent news!
Fingers crossed for the next round my friend.
:-) dddu


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July 23, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Way to go, Mata, on this fabulous SP and CONGRATULATIONS once again!!The best of luck to you in the next judging round!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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July 23, 2005

 

Jennifer Rennison
  Absolutely gorgeous, Mata! Congratulations on your finalist and best of luck in the next round!


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July 23, 2005

 

Kathleen R. Struckle
  Congrats Mata!!


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July 23, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  Congratulations again on this beautiful SP and finalist, Mata!


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July 23, 2005

 

Luis Louro
  Just beautiful, Mata, good luck!!!


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July 24, 2005

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  I just knew this bombshell would make it... Fantastically gorgeous... Congrats on your finalists and best of luck!!!


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July 24, 2005

 

Marie Fields
  Gorgeous image, Mata! Congratulations!!!


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July 24, 2005

 
- Sandy Landon

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  Well we all knew this would be a winner!! So beautiful!! Congrats!


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July 24, 2005

 
- Luigi Di Serio

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  O MAMMA MIA! Chi è questa donna bella che sto guardando? Nice work!


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July 27, 2005

 

Kate Jackson
  Mamma Mia indeed! Belated congratulations to you and Dado. This is to die for!


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July 29, 2005

 

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  i love this pic.. perfect light.. perfect color blue... Your friend did a great job... I bet it so fun to be in this pic.. I always behind the camera.. few pic of me.. until I got in betterphoto.. learn how to do it myself through camera timer.. as u can see pic of myself with my daughter.. it the best pic I ever have in long time.. would love to learn from you.. I love all ur pics in your gallery.. smile
can't decide which one is best.. as I pick this one.. beautiful light and color and your skin look good with everything..

hope to see more new pics...
wink
Julia


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July 30, 2005

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Outstanding self portrait Mata!! And great post work from Dado!!! Very nice!!!


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July 31, 2005

 

Anderson D. Co
  This is a perfect work of art Mata.


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August 17, 2005

 

Shari Travison
  Beautiful color and dramatic lighting. And you're very attractive. Congrats on your Finalist!


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August 19, 2005

 
- Kathryn (Love) Scheet

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  congrats on this great finalist Mata!


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August 20, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  Congratulations on your finalist! I am thrilled to see this one made it to finalist!


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August 20, 2005

 

Terrill Province
  Ahh, but of course! Congratulations ~


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August 20, 2005

 
- Sandy Landon

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  Congrats on this beautiful image!!!


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August 20, 2005

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Congratulations on your finalist!


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August 20, 2005

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  Congratulations Mata!


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August 20, 2005

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Congratulations again on your finalist, Mata!


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August 20, 2005

 

Lori Carlson
  Still awesome! Congratulations! :0)


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August 20, 2005

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  I'm confused... Wasn't this a finalist last month as well?? Anyway.. It was gorgeous then and still is!!! Congratulations!!!


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August 20, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Congratulations on your lovely finalist Mata.

Best of luck in the next round.

Kerby


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August 20, 2005

 

Melissa L. Zavadil
  Congratulations on your wonderful finalist!! I am absolutely sure that we will see this in the next round! It has dado luck all over it!! :o)


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August 20, 2005

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  Congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL Finalist, Mata!!!


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August 20, 2005

 

Kate Jackson
  Congratulations to you and Dado Mata ~ this is stunning each time you see it!


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August 21, 2005

 

S J
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Mata!!


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August 21, 2005

 

Patty Razonable
  Congratulations on this beautiful portrait, Mata!!


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August 21, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Mata. This is GORGEOUS!


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August 21, 2005

 

Kirsi Bertolini
  Such a georgeous frame with blue! You MUST feel pretty good about this one! It makes a perfect signaturepiece too!


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August 21, 2005

 

Anne D. Eigen
  So beautiful, Mata! Congratulations and best wishes!!!


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August 21, 2005

 
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  Congrats Mata on your finalist this month! Jeff


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August 21, 2005

 

Leanne M.E. Boyd
  Excellent and gorgeous shot Mata! Congratulations on your finalist, a winner in my eyes!


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August 22, 2005

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Mata, congratulations on a wonderful image of a beautiful woman


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August 22, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Congrats, Mata!


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August 22, 2005

 

bob cornelison
  Excellent shot and vivid colors! Congrats!
~:O)


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August 22, 2005

 

S J
  Woo Hoo!!! Double WIN!!! Congratulations again, Mata!!! Wow!!!


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August 22, 2005

 

Carol Brill
  Congratulations again for win #2 this month, Mata, great job!!


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August 22, 2005

 

Leanne M.E. Boyd
  Congratulations Mata!


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August 23, 2005

 

Jordi Delgado
  Congrats again, Mata!!! WooHoo!!!

:-))


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August 23, 2005

 

Dan Holm
  Yea, Mata!!! CONGRATULATIONS on this gorgeous WINNER!!!!!!


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August 23, 2005

 

Paul E. Earl
  Fantastic win!! So well deserved!!


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August 23, 2005

 

Ermanno Radice
  E vai col raddoppio!
Ancora congratulazioni,bravissima, Mata!!


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August 23, 2005

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Congratulations again on your beautiful win, Mata!!!


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August 23, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Congratulations again on this wonderful and deserved win Mata!!!


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August 23, 2005

 
- Cliff & Patti Smith

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  Wow....Congratulations Mata! This is beautiful and well deserved!


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August 23, 2005

 

Tom Andersen
  Congratulations on this absolutely gorgeous winner, Mata!


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August 23, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  Congratulations, Mata!!! YEAH!!!


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August 23, 2005

 

Daniel Diaz
  Congrats on your double win Mata!! You go girl!!!!!


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August 23, 2005

 

Stephanie Lyons
  Excellent! Congratulations Mata!


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August 23, 2005

 
kathleenkparkerphotography.com - Kathleen K. Parker

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  Congratulations, Mata, on both your fabulous wins!!!
kk


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August 23, 2005

 

Shiva
  Congrats Mata.. it was an excellent portrait.


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August 23, 2005

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  Congratulations Mata! Very well deserved Win!


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August 23, 2005

 

Cathy Gregor
  I'm so glad this won!!
Congratulations on your win, Mata!!


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August 23, 2005

 

Walter Graziano
  A second Congratulations Mata, you are doing some job!!!! Excellent work!


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August 23, 2005

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your win Mata.


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August 23, 2005

 

Steve Mescha
  Way to go, Mata!!!! I love your determination :-)


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August 23, 2005

 

Olivia Navarro
  TWO WINNERS?!?!?!?!?! Mata, you're a star!!!! :-) Big congratulations, my friend!!!!


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August 23, 2005

 

Marie Fields
  CONGRATULATIONS, Mata!!!


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August 23, 2005

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  CONGRATULATIONS!!! On this super win, Mata!


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August 23, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Congratulations on this win, Mata!!!


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August 23, 2005

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  ANOTHER BIG CONGRATULATIONS MATA!!!!!


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August 23, 2005

 

Kay Beausoleil
  Congratulations on your win for this romantic image, Mata!


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August 23, 2005

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  COngratulations Mata on your win!!! WTG!!! Looks like re-entering paid off!!!


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August 23, 2005

 

Jennifer Rennison
  Congratulations on your beautiful win, Mata!!


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August 23, 2005

 

Sylvia Rossler
  Ha! Je le savais ! Toutes mes félicitations Mata :)


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August 23, 2005

 

Noel Baebler
  Beautiful portrait! Beautiful honor! Congratulations!!!


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August 23, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  A BIG CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WELL DESERVED SECOND PLACE WIN MATA!!! YOU ROCK THIS MONTH. WAY TO GO. THIS IS SPECTACULAR!


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August 23, 2005

 

Kate Jackson
  So glad to see this got where it deserved Mata!


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August 23, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Congratulations Mata, well deserved!


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August 23, 2005

 

Danilo Piccioni
  Big congrats on this and the other wins for you... I feel like I won a little too with this one!!! LOL

It was a pleasure to help !
dado


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August 23, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Congrats on your win, Mata!


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August 23, 2005

 

Mary Timman
  Outstanding! Contratulations Mata!


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August 23, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Congratulations, Mata! It is just lovely!


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August 23, 2005

 

Stephen Zacker
  Congratulations


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August 23, 2005

 

Deborah Sandidge
  The lovely Mata, congratulations!!


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August 23, 2005

 

Barbara Helgason
  Just beautiful, congratulations!!!


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August 23, 2005

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  congrats on this awesome winning image!


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August 23, 2005

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  SOoooooooo Awesome Mata!!!!!!!!!
Big congrats on your win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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August 23, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  CONGRATULATIONS on this absolutely beautiful win, Mata!! Outstanding!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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August 23, 2005

 

Sachin M. Jadhav
  Congratulations on this winning image MATA!


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August 23, 2005

 

Terrill Province
  I wish that you and the Italian Eye could work your magic on me! Can't get this image out of my mind, it's so wonderful.


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August 23, 2005

 

bob cornelison
  I had a feeling this would win! Congrats!
~:O)


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August 23, 2005

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  A BIG congrats to you Mata!!!


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August 24, 2005

 

Andrea W. Hedgepeth
  Congratulaltions, Mata!


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August 24, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Wow, it's a long way here to comment ;)
Congratulations, Mata!
Wonderful work.

bill


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August 24, 2005

 

Susana Ms Heide
  Let me add a hearty congrats to the long list! WTG!


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August 24, 2005

 

KHAWLA Haddad
  Congratulaltions, Mata!


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August 25, 2005

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Beautiful gal, beautiful image and beautiful congratulations, Mata! Wonderful!!!!


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August 29, 2005

 

Jane Summa
  I'm smiling big! :-) Congratulations :-)!!!!!!!!


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September 19, 2005

 
- Dr Silly

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  WOW BEAUTIFUL, Mata this is the first time seeing your gallery and you have some beautiful work.

Congratulation on your win.

:o)


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September 30, 2005

 
- Jill Odice

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  I don't think I have seen this many comments on one photo since I joined here :-) You are great behind the camera, but should get in front more ! This is a great collaboration :-)


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October 12, 2005

 

Martin J. Preslar
  Exceptional Image! Perfectly composed! And Dado's magic wouldn't have been so successful if the raw materials weren't already magical! :)


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December 02, 2005

 

RC Fritz
  Great image and exceptional vivid colors.
Congratulations!!!


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March 11, 2006

 

William88
 
>>She is surely a wonderful model!

>>Don't say you are a great
>>photographer!! LOL!

>>10/10/2006 4:12:51 AM



You too, Mata, I mean, are a wonderful model. I wish I could shoot you, I mean, using a camera. LOL!!
Anyway, nice to meet you Mata. Thank you for giving me LOL comment.


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October 10, 2006

 

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  You have an impressive gallery, Mata! Wonderful Work!


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July 11, 2007

 

Angela Azzinnaro
  GORGEOUS SP Mata!!! You are a STUNNING BEAUTY my friend!!!


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