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The Phantoms of the Opera


 

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The Phantoms of the Opera
The Phantoms of the Opera
The sun popped out for just a minute or two and I noticed the shadows of these 2 people against the wall of the Opera House.
Have a great day!!!!!

Renee Doyle

 
 
 

Julie Robinson
 

A really fantastic capture Renee- well done!


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June 15, 2006

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Wow!! Look at the beautiful graphic design and the lighting!! Renee, you've such an EYE for these graphic shots!! It's definitely a Winner to me.


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June 15, 2006

 

Donna Roberts
  Fantastic composition Renee.....such a unique view of this iconic structure....well done!
:-) ddu


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June 15, 2006

 

Paul Michko
  OH MY GOSH!!! This is absolutely incredible, Renee. A real winner here. The composition is so compelling and perfect.


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June 15, 2006

 

Ray Clarke
  Great composition and timing Renee!!!(R)


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June 15, 2006

 
- William C. Raco

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  Wow, this is outstanding, Renee!
Wonderful perspective, light and color

Bill


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June 15, 2006

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  Renee, you get another BIG *wow* from me, too - WOW!!! ;o) This is just a FABULOUS image of our iconic Sydney Opera House!! GREAT eye to see the two 'phantoms' shadows, and GREAT timing to capture this shot at just the right moment!! WONDERFUL title, colours, lighting, details, design elements, AND composition!! DEFINITELY a winner in MY eyes - I LOVE this image!! :o)


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June 15, 2006

 

Pat Gamwell
  No doubt about it...this is a WINNER! Extremely eye appealing! Split second timing & a great sense of composition was needed for this & you came away with a SUPERB shot!


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June 15, 2006

 

Inge S. Lasmana
  Outstanding presentation, Renee! the composition, colors and framing are really excellent!


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June 15, 2006

 
- Dennis Flanagan

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  Perfect


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June 15, 2006

 

Roger Bernabo
  Great eye, a tremendous image Renee!


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June 15, 2006

 
- Janine Russell

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  Renee, excellent color, detail, lighting, shapes and composition.


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June 15, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  Thanks so very much Julie, Susan, Donna, Paul, Ray, Bill, Carolyn, Pat, Inge, Dennis, Roger and Janine!!!!!


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June 15, 2006

 

Robyn Mackenzie
  WOW! This is amazing, Renee! Superbly done! Love the title, too. :o) Have a great weekend!


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June 15, 2006

 
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  Terrific capture and composition! I love the tile work.


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June 16, 2006

 
- Evy Johansen

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  FANTASTIC image, Renee!!!


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June 17, 2006

 

Stefan G
  This is so great in many ways, Renee!


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June 20, 2006

 

John Connolly
  Wonderful silhouettes to enhance the Opera House sail, in this outstanding capture, Renee!


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June 21, 2006

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Awesome capture!


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June 23, 2006

 

Goshka G.
  Perfect shot, and a sure winner, if I may predict!!;-)


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June 24, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  Many thanks Robyn, Christopher, Evy, Stefan, John, Corinne and Goshka!!


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June 28, 2006

 

Carol McCants
  Stunning photo and I agree...this should be a winner!


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June 30, 2006

 

Susana Ms Heide
  Renee I'm just coming across this incredible image now for the first time and my jaw literally dropped!!WOW!!! What amazing graphics! It gives the appearance that the two people are behind a giant fan. I might as well congratulate you already because it's a WINNER ALL THE WAY!!


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July 14, 2006

 

Lorraine A. Cook
  Congratulations on this stunning finalist, Renee!<:))


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July 24, 2006

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Renee, , Congratulations on this awesome Winner!!!


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July 24, 2006

 

Pat Gamwell
  No surprise here, my friend! This is one of my favorites from you! CONGRATS!


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July 24, 2006

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Congratulations on another beautiful finalist, Renee!


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July 25, 2006

 
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  Congratulations!

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July 25, 2006

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Congratulations!! Good luck this week!


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July 25, 2006

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Congratulations on another beautiful finalist, Renee! :)


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July 25, 2006

 

Tamera S. Phillips
  Congrats again Renee. You sure have an eye for beautiful photo's! Good luck.


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July 25, 2006

 

Nadya Johnson
  Congratulations, Renee!


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July 25, 2006

 

Kay Beausoleil
  Congratulatins, Renee, on your finalist for this excellent capture!


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July 25, 2006

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  This is awesome..love the composition, colors and details. Once again, Congratulations!!!!


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July 25, 2006

 

Mick Burkey
  Great capture, Renee! Timing is everything, eh? Congratulations on the finals and good luck in the next round.


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July 25, 2006

 

Tarun Bose
  Congrats Renee for being finalist for this deserving shot. This one is heading for a big prize. Best of luck.


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July 25, 2006

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Congratulations!


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July 25, 2006

 

Roger Bernabo
  A great eye to make your Finalist Renee!


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July 25, 2006

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  Congratulations Renee!! Very well deserved!! <><


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July 25, 2006

 

Robyn Mackenzie
  My favourite of all your fantastic finalists, Renee! This is so beautifully captured - the mood is marvellous! :o) Robyn


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July 25, 2006

 
- Sherry Stricklin Boles

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  Neat capture, Renee...Congrats!


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July 25, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Great job, Congrats!!


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July 26, 2006

 
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  An awesome image Rennee; perfectly composed and captured! Congrats on your Finalist! Jeff


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July 26, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  Outstanding, Renee. Congratulations!!


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July 26, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  Thanks to everyone for all your congratulations!!!!


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July 26, 2006

 

Margaret Sikora
  Im sorry I missed this stunning finalist photo ,it is so beautiful I can see why it is a finalist Renee,all the best with the next round.


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July 27, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Outstanding finalist, Renee (winner in my opinion :))! Congratulations on ALL of your awards this month! WTG!!!


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July 27, 2006

 

Paul E. Earl
  BIG, BIG, BIG congratulations, Renee!!


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July 27, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Renee, How about 2nd place winner?? :) CONGRATULATIONS!!!


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July 27, 2006

 

Sylvia Rossler
  Big congrats on your win Renee :o)


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July 27, 2006

 

Lynne Morris
  Congratulations Renee, this is one awesome shot, love it.


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July 27, 2006

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Wow!! Huge Congratulations on your Win, Renee!!


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July 27, 2006

 

Pat Gamwell
  WooHooooo! BIG CONGRATS on the GOLD one!


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July 27, 2006

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place win, Renee!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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July 28, 2006

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Big congratulations on your wonderful win, Renee!


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July 28, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Outstanding!! A truly awesome shot!!


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July 28, 2006

 

Donna Roberts
  I am SO HAPPY that this got the nod from the judges....great to see the golden disc beneath this image Renee.
WTG!
:-) ddu


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July 28, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  You guys are way too kind - thanks so much!!! Have a wonderful weekend!


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July 28, 2006

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Congratulations on this beautiful winner, Renee! :)


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July 28, 2006

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Congratulations on this dramatic winner, Renee!


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July 28, 2006

 

Hendrik Storme
  Big congrats with your fantastic winner!!!


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July 28, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  Congratulations, Renee. A real beauty!!


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July 28, 2006

 

Daniel G. Flocke
  Renee - Congratulations on your 2nd Place Winner!!!

~Daniel


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July 28, 2006

 

Debbie Hartley
  Congratulations on this awesome winner Renee!


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July 28, 2006

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  Congratulations Renee on this well deserved win!! <><


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July 28, 2006

 
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  Congratulations, again, for this win!


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July 28, 2006

 

David L. Luchowski
  This is a great winning image,Renee.You do beautiful work.


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July 28, 2006

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  Congratulations Renee!!!!!!!!


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July 28, 2006

 

Jill Flynn
  Great eye and shot Renee. Congratulations on your win!


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July 28, 2006

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Congratulations Renee on your second place win !!!


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July 28, 2006

 

Kay Beausoleil
  Congratulations, Renee, on your win for this neat image!


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July 28, 2006

 

Carla Metzler
  Congratulations, Renee! :D


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July 28, 2006

 

Mick Burkey
  So glad this was recognized, Renee. Congratulations on the win!!


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July 28, 2006

 

Nadya Johnson
  WAY TO GO, Renee! So glad this STUNNING photo made the winners' circle! A HUGE Congratulations!! Well done and well deserved!


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July 28, 2006

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Terrific Win!!! Congratulations!


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July 28, 2006

 

Sharon Day
  BIG Congratulations, Renee!!! WTG!


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July 28, 2006

 

Susana Ms Heide
  I was so sure this image would be here Renee!!! I'll CONGRATULATE you again because this recognition is so well deserved!! WTG girl!!


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July 28, 2006

 

Tarun Bose
  Big congratulations Renee for being a winner for this fantastic shot. I had predicted earlier. Well done.


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July 28, 2006

 
- William C. Raco

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  This is such an excellent photo, Renee
Very well deserving of the honor
Congratulations!

Bill


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July 28, 2006

 

Graham D. Sher
  this is just wonderful Renee and a deserved winner


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July 28, 2006

 

Paul Michko
  Hey Renee, I told you this was a winner. Very big congratulations on an incredibly deserved win.


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July 28, 2006

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Love the lead in with the dynamic lines to the shadows. Fantastic Renee! Congratulations on this wonderful Winner!!!


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July 28, 2006

 

Lorraine A. Cook
  Congratulations on this awesome win, Renee!<:))


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July 28, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  WOW!!!! Thanks so much everyone - I really do appreciate all of your kinds words and congratulations!!!!!!


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July 28, 2006

 

Margaret Sikora
  Congratulations Renee on this beautiful win.


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July 29, 2006

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congratulations to you on your win, Renee!!!


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July 29, 2006

 

Glenn E. Urquhart
  An Absolutely Stunning Photo, in all respects.... A HUGH CONGRATS on your award, Renee!!! VERY WELL DONE! Cheers, Glenn.


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July 29, 2006

 

Stephen Zacker
  Stunning. Congratulations


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July 29, 2006

 
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  Congrats Renee on this well deserved win!! Jeff


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July 29, 2006

 

Life Expressions
  Congrats on your second place win!!!!


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July 30, 2006

 
- Janine Russell

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  Renee, congratulations on your Second Place win.


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July 30, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  Many many thanks Margaret, Colette, Glenn, Stephen, Jeff, Robin and Janine!!


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July 30, 2006

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Sorry, I'm late! Congratulations on this awesome second place win, Renee!


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August 03, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Renee, BIG CONGRATULATIONS on your POTD! OUTSTANDING!!!


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August 06, 2006

 

Julie Robinson
  This photo is amazing & deserves the potd as well as its win- well done Renee!


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August 06, 2006

 
- Ronda Chatelle

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  Wow Renee! Incredible timing...Stunning image. Congratulations on your well deserved recognition.


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August 06, 2006

 

Lynne Morris
  Congratulations on your POTD well deserved Renee it's an awesome capture.


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August 06, 2006

 

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  Excellent shot Renee !
Congrats on your POTD!


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August 06, 2006

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Many congrats on your win and POTD Renee ~ well done!


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August 06, 2006

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  WAY TO GO, Renee!! Sincere CONGRATULATIONS on your Second Place win with this image, AND, also on it being chosen as the Photo of the Day today!! It is a M-O-S-T *deserving* image, and Phil and I are both SO-O pleased for you!! Safe travelling, Renee and Barry!! :o)


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August 06, 2006

 
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  Congratulations....such well deserved recognition!

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August 06, 2006

 

Graeme yew Chow
  Renee, congratulation on this beautiful POTD.


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August 06, 2006

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  Congrats again on POTD Renee!!!


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August 06, 2006

 

Milan Banik
  ongratulations, Renee,love this composition from my heart.


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August 06, 2006

 

Paul Michko
  And yet another acolade for this awesome shot. Big congratulations, Renee.


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August 06, 2006

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Congratulations on this stunning POTD, Renee!


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August 06, 2006

 

David Phalen
  Congrats on a well deserved POTD!


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August 06, 2006

 

Joy Rector
  congrats on the POTD


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August 06, 2006

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  Congratulations Renee!!!!!


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August 06, 2006

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  awesome work! congrats!


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August 06, 2006

 

Stephen Zacker
  Congratulations


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August 06, 2006

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  Way to go girl!!! Congratulations on POTD!!! <><


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August 06, 2006

 

Sharon Day
  Congratulations on POTD as well, Renee!!! WTG!


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August 06, 2006

 

Susana Ms Heide
  Yayyyy!! Another day in the spotlight Renee!!! This image really is OUTSTANDING in every way! MANY CONGRATS once again on this awesome POTD!!!!


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August 06, 2006

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  A true favorite!!! Congratulations on this amazing POTD, Renee!


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August 06, 2006

 

Jill Flynn
  Congratulations on your POTD Renee! A well deserved win and POTD as well. Great shot!


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August 06, 2006

 

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  Congratulations on your POTD! It’s well deserved in every way, covering all the elements of photography. I looked at your gallery and enjoyed it thoroughly; you have some beautiful images. You are a talented photographer. I just LOVE your photograph titled, “City of Love.”


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August 06, 2006

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Big congrats on your POTD, Renee :0))


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August 06, 2006

 

RC Fritz
  Congrats on your POTD, Renee! §8^D}


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August 06, 2006

 
- Guy D. Biechele

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  Great shot, Renee!! Congratulations on your win and POTD!


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August 06, 2006

 

Siete Meeter
  Congratulations.Beautifully done.


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August 06, 2006

 

Mary Clarke
  Congratulations on POTD Renee, what a great image!


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August 06, 2006

 
- William C. Raco

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  This is such a deserving POTD recipient!
Beautiful work, Renee

Bill


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August 06, 2006

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Many congratulations on your well deserved POTD, Renee!!


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August 06, 2006

 

Robyn Mackenzie
  Fantastic POTD, Renee - another well-deserved honour for this superb image! What a great bon voyage gift as you head off on your latest trip. Bring back some more winners!!! :o) Robyn


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August 06, 2006

 

Allan L. Dy
  Absolute winner Renee! Congratulations!


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August 06, 2006

 

Helen N. McHugh
  What a capture, Renee! Congratulations on your win & POTD!


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August 07, 2006

 

Debbie Hartley
  Awesome shot Renee! Congratulations on your POTD!


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August 07, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  Renee, super congratulations!!!


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August 07, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Outstanding image, a deserving win and potd!! Great job!


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August 09, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  A belated but very big thankyou to you all for your wonderful comments and congratulations!!!! I appreciate it very much!


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September 21, 2006

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Really like the colors and PoV .. Renee ... Nice work and congrats on your PotD ..

Steve Hurkett


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January 12, 2007

 

Vladan D. Djordjevic
  Beautiful photo! Great composition, color, lighting, lines, design!


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January 12, 2007

 

Roger Fry
  Your eye never fails to see, and your finger never fails to follow !
Brilliant !

Roger


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February 10, 2007

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Beautiful capture and details,Renee ... congrats on your PoTD and 2nd Place winner .... steve


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February 28, 2007

 

Brett Dolsen
  Renee I was humbled by your comments on my Opera House photos but this one of yours was a very deserved winner!!
Brett


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January 17, 2008

 

Mary K. Robison
  This outstanding capture just popped up on the bp home page, Renee.
Belated Congratulations on your POTD/2nd Place winner!


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