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Omaha Reflection


 

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Omaha Reflection
Omaha Reflection
I composed the picture on the reflection and had a friend drop in a rock for the ripple effect. I did not use artifical filters to create the ripples. I rotated the picture 180 degrees. The "dry" sidewalk is at the bottom left and dry land is the green wedge on the right. Everything thing else is a reflection. If you can stand on your head or hold your monitor upside down, it will make better sense.

I think the ripples from the rock, along with the reflection, have transformed Omaha's skyline. As such, I've entered it into monthly theme.


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Here's the actual image, if you can't stand on your head. :-)


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January 07, 2006

 

Laura N
  wow! Thats a neat picture..! Fun to see both pictures and see how you did it :)


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January 07, 2006

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  DEFINITELY creative, and unique....one of my favorites in your gallery Ken!!!!


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January 07, 2006

 

Kaye Burazin
  Simply but ingenious Ken, thanks for explaining that with a picture. Fantastic reflections and when turned upside down, a space odyssey adventure of your very own. Very well composed.


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January 07, 2006

 

Jenny Bosmans
  WOW!! This is fantastic, Ken!! I just love it!! What a terrific reflection image!! Super!!


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January 07, 2006

 

Nina Shields
  Absolutely brilliant; when I first looked at it I was trying to determine why the lettering on the building looked as it did, confirming that it was the reflected part of the image; fantastic execution of a very creative concept; you hit a homerun on this one; great work!


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January 07, 2006

 
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  I remember seeing your "after" shot, a few months ago---it is much easier to "see how," since you've uploaded the original, despite a simple 180 flip! A fantastic composition and creative twist!


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January 07, 2006

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  FANTASTIC, Ken!!!


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January 07, 2006

 

Pat Gamwell
  Absolutely BRILLIANT creativity, my friend! Without the original pic, it would have been too confusing for my simple mind! SUPERBLY presented!


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January 07, 2006

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Very creative, well thought out and implemented Ken...I would have thought this was a filter if I had not read your caption...awesome!


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January 07, 2006

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Ken this is fantastic...perfect for the monthly theme. Wonderful image and reflection! And thanks, for showing the original....been along time since I stood on my head! :)


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January 07, 2006

 

Mary L. Graham
  Wow Ken this is Beautiful! love it! But I can't wait to see your sp! =)


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January 07, 2006

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Fantastic capture Ken. Beautiful colors. Good job redoing it.


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January 07, 2006

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Very cool and awesome Ken!!! Wonderful reflection!


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January 07, 2006

 

Janet L. Skinner
  Excellent, Ken!!! Packed with creativity!


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January 07, 2006

 

Life Expressions
  I've seen this before haven't I? It's still as excellent the second time around..lol Very creative and just totally awesome in every aspect.


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January 07, 2006

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Ken

Creative and artist. Very nice reflections and like it turned upside down.

Sometimes things are not always as they seem.

Kerby


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January 07, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  Thanks everyone for the comments. It was fun image to do.


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January 07, 2006

 

Bridgette B
  Wow!! Excellent work on this image, Ken!


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January 08, 2006

 
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  Great concept, extremely well done! Beautiful work, Ken!

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January 08, 2006

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  I like it better upside down! this is one of my favorite shots! Awesome !work


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January 08, 2006

 
- Richard P. Lussier

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  Great work on this, Ken! A true refleciton of your excellent creativity.
Well done!


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January 08, 2006

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Lovely image and reflection, Ken, perfect with the ripples!


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January 08, 2006

 

LEN WILSON
  I like it just as it was submitted. It generates just enough curiousity to give it a closer look, and then realize the creativity that went into it.

Well done.


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January 08, 2006

 

Cathy Barrows
  i think you did an excellent job with this one...just love it


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January 08, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  I have my fingers crossed for you, Ken! Excellent transformation!!!


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January 08, 2006

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Beautiful work and colors!


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January 08, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  Bridgette, Candice, Linda, Richard, Deborah, Len, Cathy, Darryl, and Shelly....thanks for commenting. Sorry for not thanking you earlier.


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January 09, 2006

 

Tammy Scott
  Very nice reflection and great effect. I have been to Omaha once but it was just on a Temporary Duty Assignment with the Air Force about 4 years ago.


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January 09, 2006

 
- Susan T. Evans

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  Awesome reflection Ken!!! love the color and ripples.


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January 11, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  Tammy and Susan, thanks for the comments.


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January 11, 2006

 

Alana Ibe
  Ken, I love this! What a creative eye you have for composition. Beautiful picture!


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January 17, 2006

 

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  Wow. The image reflected off the water is really sharp. I like the ripple effect. Beautifully composed. I have a shot in my gallery call "stairway in heaven" that is done by flipping the photo 180 degrees too.
Do come and take a look and leave your comments. Cheers. ian


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January 18, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  Alana and Ian, thanks so much for your comments.


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January 18, 2006

 

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  Thank you so much for explaining that and then showing the original. That is amazing how real a reflection can look. Did you take a picture before dropping the rock? No one would believe you that it was a reflection if you hadn't dropped the rock in there. :) great shot.


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February 02, 2006

 

Nan Fischer
  brilliant! very surreal.


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February 04, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  Amber and Nan,thanks so much for your comments.


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February 04, 2006

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  This one!


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February 16, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  Many congratulations on another great image and finalist Ken!!!!!!!


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February 21, 2006

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Well deserved Ken....this is wonderful!!! CONGRATULATIONS!


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February 21, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Ah yes, I remember it well! Congratulations once again, Ken! Bravo!!!


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February 21, 2006

 

Kaye Burazin
  Congrats on this futuristic image Ken, your future looks very bright!


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February 21, 2006

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Nailed it! Congratultions!


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February 21, 2006

 

Life Expressions
  I had a feeling this one would be a winner. Congratulations on your awesome finalist, Ken!!


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February 21, 2006

 

Donna W. Neal
  Congratulations on another well deserved finalist. Omaha isn't that where the lottery was just won?


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February 21, 2006

 

Alana Ibe
  Wonderful! A HUGE congrats!!!!!


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February 21, 2006

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  Was sure this one would get recognized! Congrats!


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February 21, 2006

 

Kate Jackson
  Congratulations on this unique finalist Ken!


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February 21, 2006

 

Cathy Barrows
  Congrats on your finalists...i love this one


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February 21, 2006

 

Carla Metzler
  Congratulations, Ken!! :)


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February 21, 2006

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Wonderful framing on the reflection. Very beautiful! Congratulations on your finalist and best of luck in the next round!


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February 21, 2006

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Glad to see this here in the finalists, good luck in the next round Ken!


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February 21, 2006

 
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  Congratulations, Ken, on making Finalist with this really cool image! Good luck!


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February 21, 2006

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on this fantastic finalist Ken. good luck in the next round.


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February 21, 2006

 
- Emile Abbott

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  congatulation on a fantastic capture and finalist, Ken.


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February 21, 2006

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Another well deserved Finalist! :)


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February 21, 2006

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Fabulous finalist, Ken! Congratulations. I could have sworn I commented on this one before! It's wonderful!


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February 21, 2006

 

Barbara Helgason
  Congratulations again Ken!


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February 21, 2006

 

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  Wonderful reflection with excellent light and color.


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February 22, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  Thanks everyone for all the great comments. I had fun with this picture.


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February 22, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  OUTSTANDING work here, Ken!!! I can see the winner, Ken!!!


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February 22, 2006

 

Piotr M. Organa
  It looks as something strange happens in the sky. You just have to stand on your head to see it! :) :)


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February 23, 2006

 

Monika Sapek
  I really like the splashy “cloud” in edition to this colorful reflection. Really well seen and captured scene. Many congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round, Ken!
Monika


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February 23, 2006

 

Sharon Day
  One of my favorite shots of yours, Ken!!! Congratulations on this outstanding finalist!!!!


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February 23, 2006

 

Cindy Paquette
  So incredibly awesome Ken!~!!! Missed it first time around...hope to see it in the next round!!!


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February 24, 2006

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Love this so much Ken, big congrats on your 2nd place win!!!


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February 25, 2006

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Ken congrats on your second place win. Job well done. Kerby


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February 25, 2006

 

Goshka G.
  Big congrats on your beautiful win, Ken!!


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February 25, 2006

 
- Dennis Flanagan

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  Woo Hooo, Congratulations Ken.


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February 25, 2006

 

Sharon Day
  Big congratulations on your outstanding 2nd place win, Ken!!! One of my favs! WTG!!!


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February 25, 2006

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Big Cogratulations on your beautiful 2nd place winner Ken. Fantastic. Keep up the good work:)


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February 25, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  Big congratulations on this wonderful 2nd place winner Ken!!!!! WTG!


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February 25, 2006

 

She-She Killough
  BIG CONGRATS KEN!!! Man I didn't even know the winners had come out yet. Guess I was lost in space. So glad you got a second on this... you definately deserved it!! Great job!!!


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February 25, 2006

 

Robyn Mackenzie
  Fantastic win, Ken!! Well deserved, for this awesome, creative image! :o) Robyn


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February 25, 2006

 

Deborah Sandidge
  This is so clever, congratulations on your win, Ken!


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February 25, 2006

 

Cathy Barrows
  congrats on this one...i love it


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February 25, 2006

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Way to go....awesome shot!


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February 25, 2006

 

Alana Ibe
  Congratulations to you, Ken, on this gorgeous winner!


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February 25, 2006

 

Kate Jackson
  Congratulations on this great winner Ken!


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February 25, 2006

 

bob cornelison
  Congrats on this original shot!
~:O)


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February 25, 2006

 

Ronald F. Fischer
  Congratulations on this awesome winner, Ken!!


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February 25, 2006

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Congratulations on this fantastic winner, Ken!!


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February 25, 2006

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  WTG, Ken!! Congratulations on this fabulous second place win!


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February 25, 2006

 

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  Hey Ken, Congrats!


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February 25, 2006

 

Tammy Scott
  VERY VERY COOL win! Congratulations!


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February 25, 2006

 
- Linda Boehme

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  Ken, congrats on this awesome image. I have always like this. Great vision.


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February 25, 2006

 

Pat Gamwell
  CONGRATS, my friend! Well deserved!


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February 25, 2006

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  I knew something was up when I turned on my computer this morning and saw all the "Discussion on Photo by Ken" messages. Congrats!


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February 25, 2006

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  A well deserved win Ken...Congratulations! :)


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February 25, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  Thanks so much for the compliments. I was certainly surprised.


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February 25, 2006

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  FANTASTIC WIN KEN! Sooooo happy for you...WELL DESERVED I MIGHT ADD!!!!!


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February 25, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  I am so happy to see this here, Ken! CONGRATULATIONS on your Second Place WIN, Buddy! BRAVO!!!!!

ps. Can I uncross my fingers now :) (jk)


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February 25, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Very, very cool!! Outstanding winning image, congratulations!!!


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February 25, 2006

 

Chris Macer
  Amazing stuff, Ken!! One of my favorite abstracts ever! So happy to see this come through. Many congrats to you!! :)


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February 25, 2006

 
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  Congratulations!

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February 25, 2006

 

Judyann Plante
  Congratulations, Ken!!!


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February 25, 2006

 

Life Expressions
  Congratulations on your win, Ken!! I'm thrilled for you!


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February 26, 2006

 

Nan Fischer
  Congratulations, Ken! Well- deserved.


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February 26, 2006

 

Bobbie Davis
  Congrats Ken!!!


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February 26, 2006

 

Kaye Burazin
  WTG Ken, a well deserved congtats to you!


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February 26, 2006

 

Donna W. Neal
  Woo Hoo Ken!!!!
Congratulations on this outstanding winner


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February 26, 2006

 

Murry Grigsby
  Congrats on your super image and win Ken!!


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February 26, 2006

 

Hendrik Storme
  Congratulations on this fantastic winner, Ken!!!


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February 26, 2006

 

Carla Metzler
  Congratulations on this wonderful winning image, Ken!


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February 26, 2006

 

Derrald R. Farnsworth-Livingston
  Congrats, Ken!


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February 26, 2006

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Congratulations on your win and so well deserved Ken. This is such a fantastic capture...love it!


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February 26, 2006

 

Roger Bernabo
  Congratulations Ken; Great Work!!!


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February 27, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  Thanks so much for all your great comments.


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February 27, 2006

 
- Emile Abbott

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  Congratulations on a big second place win, Ken. You should be so proud of this amazing work.


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February 28, 2006

 

Kathleen Clemons
  Congrats to you, Ken!


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February 28, 2006

 

Sherri Conley
  Belated congratulations to you, Ken. This capture is nothing short of awesome. Wow!


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April 20, 2006

 

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  Very Creative !


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August 05, 2006

 

Jennifer Cuscino
  BRILLIANT! I have a laptop so I was able to turn the screen upside down. GOOD EYE! Looks so different in each direction.


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September 18, 2006

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Awesome! You are just too smart!

And thanks to you, I broke a fingernail when I was standing on my head and then noticed you had it at the beginning! lol

jo ann c.


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December 29, 2006

 
- Tressie Davis

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  Into my fav's - this is incredibly creative!


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December 29, 2007

 

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  Hey Ken. This photo is very inspiring. I love it looking at it as is on the screen but when I flipped my laptop its like another photo just as great.
Thanks for welcoming me here.


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January 06, 2008

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  What a wonderful capture. I had to turn it upside down to really get the meaning of what you subscribed. Awesome. Goes straight to my favorites. And belated Congratulation on getting Gold and congrats. on capturing this wonderful image.

Usman.


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February 12, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Reflections are my favorite things to shoot Ken. This one is JUST STUNNING! I bow my head to the master!

HUGE CONGRATS on your BIG WIN! I just saw this one scrolling by on the winner circle page on BP!

-Laura Swan :) !!!


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May 14, 2009

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Brilliant, my friend!
~♥~Lisa


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August 21, 2009

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  OMG! This was before my time I guess..this is amazing Ken!

Looks like a space ship overhead (the ripples) lol

Well deserved win too!

jo ann c.


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December 03, 2009

 
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