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Spirit Island


 

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Spirit Island
Spirit Island
Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park, Canada.

I used the Hoya IR 72 filter and was shooting into the sun. The only way to get to this location is by boat.

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Hi there neighbor:) This is gorgeous!!! WOWZA!


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September 22, 2006

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  You have some great shots from this trip! Hold some of them back for next month so you don't shoot yourself in the foot. LOL..Can only win once per category!


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September 22, 2006

 

Carla Metzler
  Wow this is gorgeous, Ken!


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September 22, 2006

 

Husain Akhtar
  Marvellous capture, Ken! Most effective composition and lovely colours! Very pictorial!


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September 22, 2006

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  Oh my, Ken!!! This scene is absolutely breath-taking!!! I LOVE IT!!

<><


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September 22, 2006

 

Aimee S. McMaster
  ....absolutely beautiful Ken....Aimee


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September 22, 2006

 

KV Day
  Beautiful capture Ken!


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September 22, 2006

 

Ray Thoms
  A great capture Ken....love the effects from the filter.....beautiful


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September 22, 2006

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  What a beautiful place and picture! Love all the snow on the trees....Great capture and very Pretty!


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September 22, 2006

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Don't listen to Carolyn...put them all in this month! LOL!
This is beautiful my favoite so far!


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September 22, 2006

 

Roxanne M. Bubar
  Stunning image.


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September 22, 2006

 

Jeremy Henderson
  These are all wonderful images Ken! Looks like you had a great time up north. Those out of the way, hard to get to places are my favorites, too.


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September 22, 2006

 
- Dennis Flanagan

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  You needed a boat to get up on the hillside? I need a boat like that!


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September 22, 2006

 

Amy JACKSON
  Really beautiful image, Ken!!!


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September 22, 2006

 

Cathy Barrows
  beautiful...did you make your wife do all of the paddling


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September 22, 2006

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Stunning capture...and I love the framing and reflection on this beauty!!


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September 22, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt
  Okay you big show off!! I know you posted this just to get my goat, because you know I think the world revolves around me. lol... Fantastic and beautiful IR image, Ken!
I found a Dennisarus Rex yesterday I have a photo of it. I will send it to you.


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September 22, 2006

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Spectacular landscape and IR image, Ken!! Composition really rocks!! I expect to see it among the Winners soon.


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September 22, 2006

 

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  Stunning winter scene, Ken. Looks like a winner!


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September 22, 2006

 

Paula Dwyer
  Absolutely breathtaking!!! :)


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September 22, 2006

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Oh my goodness Ken. This is soooooo gorgeous it takes my breath away! ^.^ Kitty


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September 22, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Outstanding capture, composition and a winner, Ken!


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September 22, 2006

 

Paul Michko
  WOW!!! Amazing scene, Ken.


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September 22, 2006

 

Kaye Burazin
  So beautiful.The clarity is so outstanding Ken, I can almost smell the fresh mountain air.


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September 22, 2006

 

Hendrik Storme
  Stunning!


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September 22, 2006

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  This is almost beyond beautiful. WOW.


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September 22, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  Magnificent capture of this gorgeous scene Ken!!!! Truly beautiful!


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September 22, 2006

 

Jack R. Perry
  Now that looks like a remote location! Well captured Ken.


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September 22, 2006

 

David Phalen
  Stunning, awesome, fantastic, spectacular and any other superlative you can think of. A beautiful IR shot Ken. Well worth the boat trip.


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September 22, 2006

 

Ronald F. Fischer
  Ken, you keep outdoing yourself with one awesome landscape capture after another!


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September 22, 2006

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Fantastic capture. Beautiful scene. Love the effect.


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September 22, 2006

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  Absolutely stunning Ken!!! This belongs on a Christmas card!!! <><


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September 22, 2006

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  Fantastic capture. The deck of that luxury liner you were on gave you a great advantage point.


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September 22, 2006

 

Kenneth Mucke
  Another stunning capture Ken...awesome POV and lighting


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September 23, 2006

 

Tammy Scott
  Fantastic lighting and beautiful shot


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September 23, 2006

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  This is absolutley stunning!!! WOW!! Love it Ken, great capture.


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September 23, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  Thank you so much for all the wonderful comments!!


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September 23, 2006

 
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  Truly spectacular! Love the sparkling look you achieved here!

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September 23, 2006

 

John Connolly
  What a superb capture, Ken! You have taken IR Photography to a new level! Besides all that, it is a magnificient scene!


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September 23, 2006

 

Roger Bernabo
  WOW, so beautiful and pristene; another great Canadian shot Ken!!


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September 23, 2006

 

Tamera S. Phillips
  Just beautiful! Looks like a winner Ken.


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September 26, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  Congratulations on this fantastic finalist Ken!!!!! Best of luck in the next round!!!


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October 26, 2006

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  CONGRATULATIONS KEN!!!!! YAHOOOOOOOOO!


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October 26, 2006

 

Tamera S. Phillips
  Told you so!! LOL. Good luck in the next round Ken. Just beautiful.


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October 26, 2006

 
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  Congrats on this finalist, Ken. It is an absolutley beautiful shot.


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October 26, 2006

 

Ray Clarke
  Congrats on this lovely finalist Ken


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October 26, 2006

 

Ray Clarke
  Congrats on this lovely finalist Ken


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October 26, 2006

 

Ray Clarke
  Congrats on this lovely finalist Ken


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October 26, 2006

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  CONGRATULATIONS, Ken!!!!! Wonderful image!!!!!! :-) ^.^ Kitty


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October 26, 2006

 

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  Congratulations on this stunning finalist, Ken!


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October 26, 2006

 

Kaye Burazin
  I knew a month couldn't go by without you placing in the finals Ken. Good luck on the next round.


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October 26, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  WOW, this is excellent Ken!!! Congratulations and best of luck in the next round!!!


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October 26, 2006

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Gorgeous image Ken, congrats!


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October 26, 2006

 

Nadya Johnson
  Somehow I missed this earlier, but it's EXQUISITE, Ken!! Congratulations on your AWESOME finalist! Best of luck in the next round!


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October 26, 2006

 

Bobbie Davis
  Congrats Ken girls still rule


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October 26, 2006

 

Kenneth Mucke
  Georgous finalist Ken...I knew we would see this


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October 26, 2006

 

Michael S. Baker
  Agree with Nadya, this one got by me. Excellent capture!! Best of luck at next level!
Regards,
Mike B-


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October 26, 2006

 

Tammy Scott
  Gorgeous finalist - Congratulations


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October 26, 2006

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Congatulations again, Ken!!


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October 26, 2006

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  Congratulations Ken on this superb finalist!! <><


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October 26, 2006

 

She-She Killough
  Stunning KEN!! Love this one! WTG!!


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October 26, 2006

 

Judyann Plante
  Congratulations once again, Ken!

Judyann ><>


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October 27, 2006

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  Congratulations Ken!!


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October 27, 2006

 

Sharon King
  This is just Breathtaking Ken...WOW, WOW!!!


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October 27, 2006

 

Donna W. Neal
  Congratulations on a well deserved finalist Ken!


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October 27, 2006

 
- Cliff & Patti Smith

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  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Ken!


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October 27, 2006

 

Hendrik Storme
  Congratulations, fantastic Ken!!!


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October 27, 2006

 
- Emile Abbott

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  Great finalist and congratulation my friend.


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October 27, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Ken, er I mean, Mr. IR :) Congratulations on your Finalist awards this month!!!!


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October 27, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  A stunning finalist!! I am so glad, Ken!


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October 27, 2006

 
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  Way to go, Ken!!! Congrats on all of your superb photo finalists.
KK and Terry at the Doubletree Hotel in Roswell :-P


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October 27, 2006

 
- Jill Odice

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  WTG Ken!!! :-) Gorgeous winning image my friend!


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October 27, 2006

 
- Erica Murphy

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  Breathtaking photo Ken! Congratulations.

Erica


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October 28, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  Congratulations on this fantastic 2nd place win Ken!!!!!


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October 28, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Beautiful win, Ken! Congratulations!


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October 29, 2006

 

Kenneth Mucke
  Congrats on this outstanding WIN Ken....Way to go


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October 29, 2006

 

Hendrik Storme
  Big congrats on your fantastic winner!


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October 29, 2006

 

Cathy Barrows
  Beautiful...congrats on your win


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October 29, 2006

 

Judyann Plante
  Congr5atulations, Ken, on this well-deserved win!!!

JUdyann ><>


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October 29, 2006

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Ken, Huge Congratulations on this beautiful Win!!


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October 29, 2006

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  How could it not be a winner? Big congratulations, Ken.


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October 29, 2006

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Way to go Ken, Bravo!


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October 29, 2006

 

Tammy Scott
  Great Job Ken


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October 29, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Teriffic win, Ken! Congratulations!


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October 29, 2006

 
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  Congratulations on your big win!!!
KK and Terry


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October 29, 2006

 
- William C. Raco

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  Outstanding photo, Ken
Congratulations,

Bill


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October 29, 2006

 

She-She Killough
  YEAH KEN!!! You always have WINNERS!!! Many congratulations!! :D


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October 29, 2006

 

Murry Grigsby
  Congratulations on your gorgeous image and win Ken!


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October 29, 2006

 

Ronald F. Fischer
  Congrats, Ken!!!!!


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October 29, 2006

 

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  Congratulations on your superb winner, Ken!


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October 29, 2006

 

Michael S. Baker
  I knew this would be a winner, but did not want to jinx you, Ken. Excellent capture...congrats on your win!
Regards,
Mike B-


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October 29, 2006

 

Stephen Zacker
  Great winter scenic. Congratulations


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October 29, 2006

 

KV Day
  Congrats Ken!


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October 29, 2006

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Gorgeous scenic, congratulations Ken!!


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October 29, 2006

 

Kaye Burazin
  A hearty congrats on your win Ken!


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October 29, 2006

 

Cyn Valentine
  Congratulations Ken...beautiful image!


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October 29, 2006

 

Tamera S. Phillips
  Congrats Ken on your win!


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October 29, 2006

 

Derrald R. Farnsworth-Livingston
  Congrats Ken!


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October 29, 2006

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Ken, Congratulations on your beautiful second place winner.


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October 29, 2006

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  INCREDIBLE WIN KEN!!! This is awesome!


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October 29, 2006

 
- Emile Abbott

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  A real winner, Ken Congratulations


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October 29, 2006

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  Totally awesome, Ken. ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! Congrats!


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October 29, 2006

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  I guess you could of swam! Beautiful...congratulations!


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October 29, 2006

 
- Janine Russell

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  Ken, congratulations on your Second Place Win!


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October 29, 2006

 

John Connolly
  Congratulations on your well deserved win, Ken!


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October 29, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your second place win!! This really is remarkable Ken!


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October 29, 2006

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congratulations on your WIN, Ken!!!


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October 29, 2006

 

Sharon Day
  BIG Congratulations on your win, Ken !!!


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October 29, 2006

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL Ken!! Congratulations!!!! And it was great shooting with you this weekend! Judy


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October 29, 2006

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Congratulations on this fantastic winner Ken!!! So beautiful with these highlights!


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October 29, 2006

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Well now aren't you SPECIAL! LOL

This is fantastic Ken! I'm suprised you used a boat! After seeing you in the middle of the streams, I figured you just walked out and made this awesome pic.
Enjoyed the Atlanta shoot, nice meeting ya!
jo ann c.


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October 29, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt
  Very beautiful I love everything about it Ken!!! Congratulations and I had a great time meeting you and shooting with you!!


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October 30, 2006

 

RC Fritz
  Beautiful capture Ken. Congratulations on your WIN!


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October 30, 2006

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WAY TO GO, Ken!!!! A fantastic win!!!! :-) ^.^ Kitty


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October 30, 2006

 

Amy JACKSON
  Congratulations on your second place win, Ken!! :)


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October 30, 2006

 
- Cora Miller

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  WoW, you certainly made the most of what you had to work with here, Ken. Outstanding! Congratulations on your win.


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October 30, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt
  This is fantastic Ken, congratulations my friend!


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November 02, 2006

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  One of the prettiest pictures I have ever seen!!!!! I LOVE THIS!!!!!! Beautiful work and so happy this won an award!!!!! I want a poster!!!!! lol


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November 06, 2006

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Huge Congratulations on this well deserved win! Absolutely beautiful!


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November 08, 2006

 

Cathy M. Gromball
  Congratulations on your Second Place win, Ken! Beautiful photo!

Cathy :)


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November 08, 2006

 

Sandra Freyler
  Congratulations Ken! Stunning image.. Great work! :)


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November 18, 2006

 

eileen bedford
  Congrats on your win Ken, Awesome landscape...


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November 26, 2006

 

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


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November 27, 2006

 

Carla Metzler
  Congratulations, Ken!


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November 27, 2006

 
- Emile Abbott

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  Congats, Ken.


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November 30, 2006

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Keep the camera! This is too beautiful!
I don't know if your other camera does this good!


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April 01, 2007

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  This one!~


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May 29, 2007

 
- James E. Coleman

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  Ken,
I was trying to figure out how you made these reflections look so good.
Great shot!

Jim


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June 16, 2008

 

Remi Trepanier
  Wow, Canada!!! Beautiful!


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February 27, 2009

 

Remi Trepanier
  Wow, Canada!!! Beautiful!


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February 27, 2009

 

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  Ken

This is an amazing shot I just love this photo absolutely stunning. Congrats on your win Ken well deserved


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April 26, 2010

 
- Songbird Cline

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  wowow!! beautiful!


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September 17, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Ken, this is absolutely breath taking! I've seen Spirit Island on many brochures and I've never seen one like this! I bet the travel bureau would be interested in this wonderful Gold Winner!

Huge congrats! GORGEOUS!

-Laura :)


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April 21, 2011

 

Joanna Madloch
  It is breathtaking, Ken. I love the tones and light here.


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November 19, 2011

 
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