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The Strike
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JANICE ZONNEVELD |
BEAUTIFUL, I'VE BEEN ABLE TO CAPTURE SMALL LIGHNING STRICKS SO KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO HAVE THE CAMERA IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME. WELL DONE.
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dmd-photo-art.com - Dominick M. Dimacale Contact Dominick M. Dimacale Dominick M. Dimacale's Gallery |
AWESOME IMAGE!!!
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- Lola M. Contact Lola M. Lola M.'s Gallery |
Amazing Photo ~ Nothing beats being at the right place at the right time ~ with camera in hand.
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Susan Fox |
Well the crop works :-) You made a great photo even better. I still like the original but maybe that fountain to the right was too much in the scene. I didn't think so until I compared the two. I hope this one goes all the way!
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thanks so much, Janice, Dominick & Lola! Susan, thanks also---and I agree... I've grown to like this version better, already!
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Susan M. Hembree |
This new re-do looks great, too, Chris! I hope this keeps moving up the ladder this time. It really is a great photo! And yes, I was there everyone--it's real!
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
hehehe... Thanks, Sue! I like it without that 2nd fountain... And I hope it moves up, too!
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- Melissa Papaj Contact Melissa Papaj Melissa Papaj's Gallery |
Very Very nice shot!!!
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Mitchell S. Speert |
Wow! I think we have a winner here. Very nice.
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you both, Melissa & Mitchell--Mitchell, I hope you're right ;)
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Ronald F. Fischer |
This is a stunningly capture, and a winner in my book!
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
I appreciate it, Ronald! Hopefully, the third try is the charm ;)
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- Nikki McDonald Contact Nikki McDonald Nikki McDonald's Gallery |
You know I loved the first submission, Chris, and I would never have thought to remove the fountain--it seemed to complete the image. But I have to admit that this crop gives more importance to the critical moment of the lightning strike and I love it, too. Most of all I hope it gets further recognition.
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you Nikki... My mom originally suggested the alternate crop to me, as I was pondering what might be "wrong" with the photo. You (and she) are right... the original foreground fountain spray was just too dominant in the image (not to mention, suffered from some slight distortion, leaning inward, which I could only partially correct.) Fingers crossed on this one; I think it is a good improvement.
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Donna La Mattino Pagakis |
Full of energy, nice lighting and design. Best of luck, this is a powerful image!
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Susan M. Smith |
Chris, this is an amazing capture! The whole combination really works and I can't decide if it gives me a chilling feeling or a powerful one. Either way, it's got all the elements and more for a winner! Good luck :)
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Susan & Donna, thank you so much. I've got my fingers crossed, as I really like this cropped version better, now, than my original!
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- Dr Silly Contact Dr Silly Dr Silly's Gallery |
Chris cogratulations on your wonderful finalist. :O)
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Colleen Farrell |
Hey Chris, so glad to see this made finalist--I expect to see it with a gold soon! Big Congratulations!
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Susan M. Hembree |
Finally Chris! Hooray! Congratulations!
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- Kay E. Mahoney Contact Kay E. Mahoney Kay E. Mahoney's Gallery |
Congratulations on your finalist.
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Nancy (Peaches) Harker |
WHOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO BIG Congrats on your finalist and best of luck in the next round!
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Tammy Scott |
Congratulations on a terrific finalist!
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Susan Fox |
Congratulations Chris! I'm glad this one got the recognition it deserves.
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Tamera S. Phillips |
Wonderful finalist and well deserved! Congratulations.
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- Lisa J. Boulden Contact Lisa J. Boulden Lisa J. Boulden's Gallery |
What a magnificent finalist, Christopher!!! --Lisa
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Cesar J. La Rosa |
WONDERFUL Finalist, Chris!!! Congratulations!!! Cesar
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Philippe Vieux-Jeanton |
Incredible shot Christopher!! Congrats and good luck for the next!
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Susie Peek-Swint |
Happy to see a button on this fantastic shot Chris ~ hope it goes gold for you!!
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you all so much; I'm thrilled this one made Finalist, after a few resubmits, and a little reworking, this time around!
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- Gail Vitikacs Contact Gail Vitikacs Gail Vitikacs's Gallery |
Incredible...and well deserved! Congratulations Chris!
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Robert Baer |
chris this is one eye catching image. congrats on your finalist!!
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Mitchell S. Speert |
Congrats!
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Mick Burkey |
Outstanding capture, Chris, and a well-deserved finalist! Good luck in the next round, my friend.
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Melissa Malisia |
Congratulations on your Finalist, Christopher!! :)
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Corinne M. Thompson |
Excellent capture Chris, Congrats on your Finalist!
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Jennifer Rennison |
Excellent timing and lighting, Chris!! Congratulations on your finalist and best of luck in the next round!!
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- Nikki McDonald Contact Nikki McDonald Nikki McDonald's Gallery |
Who would have guessed that a crop that centered the image would result in its being noticed? So glad you kept the faith and kept working with this wonderful shot--I know how excited you were just after you got it and I know it has been a favorite ever since so I love seeing your valuation of the shot validated. Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round.
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Steven E. Ray |
The mere fact that you caught this natural millisecond event is an achievement worthy of this finalist :) Great capture Christopher!
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- Ken Smith Contact Ken Smith Ken Smith's Gallery |
2nd time's a charm. Exellent work, Chris!
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Susan Fox |
Congratulations on your win Chris!!!!!!
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Tammy Scott |
Congratulations on this awesome winning shot!
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- Nikki McDonald Contact Nikki McDonald Nikki McDonald's Gallery |
How sweet is this? Very big congratulations on this win, Chris.
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Donna La Mattino Pagakis |
Way to go Chris, a beautiful winning image. Huge congratulations to you!!
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- Judy V. Kennamer Contact Judy V. Kennamer Judy V. Kennamer's Gallery |
Gorgeous Chris! Congratulations on your well-deserved WINNER!
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Michael S. Swaffar |
Wow! Dude, you did it again! Huge Congrats!
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Michelle R. Kovach |
Congrats Chis!
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sherry-adkins-photography.com - Sherry Karr Adkins Contact Sherry Karr Adkins Sherry Karr Adkins's Gallery |
CONGRATS, Chris! I knew this was a winner from the first time I saw it.
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Susan M. Hembree |
Way to go, Chris! Congratulations!
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- Stephanie Frey Contact Stephanie Frey Stephanie Frey's Gallery |
Congratulations on your beautiful win!
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Cesar J. La Rosa |
Congratulations on this very well-deserved Winner, Chris!!! Cesar
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you all so very much! The night I shot this in August, I let out a big yell when I realized I'd captured such a great bolt, during my exposure. I just let out a similar yelp tonite, upon discovering the win! :)
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Steven E. Ray |
Just a few hours later same day and now BIG congrats on your winner Chris!
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Nancy (Peaches) Harker |
BIG Congrat's Chris!
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Carol Teal |
I didn't get to say congrats on your finalist, but now I can say congrats on your 2nd place win!! I know how this has been a favorite of yours, so I am glad to see it recognized this time around! Goes to show you not to give up when you have a great image!
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Philippe Vieux-Jeanton |
CONGRATS CHRIS!!
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Katarina Mansson |
I am not surprised :-) Congratulations on your GOLD Chris!!!
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- Les Rhoades Contact Les Rhoades Les Rhoades's Gallery |
Congratulations on your GOLD Button win!It's about time BP did the right thing. I held off on my comment because I had a feeling this was going to move into the winners circle. Les
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- Adilson F. Ferreira Contact Adilson F. Ferreira Adilson F. Ferreira's Gallery |
Congratulations on your win, Christopher!!!
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Kara L. Hendricks |
Well, it's about time!!! I know this one thrills you Chris!! As it does all of us!!! So very well deserved!!!!!
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Revonda L. Gentry |
Congrats on your fantastic winner, Christopher!!
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Autum Rhoades |
YEAH! Congrats Chris on this wonderful win!
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Corinne M. Thompson |
So glad this was finally recognized with Gold...congrats Chris!
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Wally Orlowsky |
Congratulations on this amazing winner, Chris!
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you all very much! And thanks to my mom, who suggested the new crop. It really did improve the image, to not have the larger fountain spray in the foreground. I'm just thrilled this made it!
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Mick Burkey |
WTG, Chris! Amazing image and a well-deserved win. So glad to see it get a gold.
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- Mitch Spence Contact Mitch Spence Mitch Spence's Gallery |
So pleased to see this here with the winner medal, Chris. Nice job.
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- Lisa J. Boulden Contact Lisa J. Boulden Lisa J. Boulden's Gallery |
Congrats, Chris, on this FABULOUS WINNER!!! ~Lisa
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Lynn Haack |
Hi Chris....a BIG, electrifying CONGRATS on this amazing image!! WTG!! Lynn
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Lynn Haack |
Oops...forgot to say....WINNER!!!! Lynn
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Sharon Day |
Awesome image, Chris!!! Big congratulations on this win!
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you very much, folks! I just uploaded a copy to Mpix, which will be my first print of this, so I can display it at home!
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Datha Y. Thompson |
Big Congratulations Chris!!! Outstanding Winner and so well deserved!! WTG :0)
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Sherry Sturgis |
BIG Congratulations to you, Chris, for this magnificant image!!!! Display it proudly! Truly a stunning shot!
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you, Christine & Sherry, very much!
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Karen Bacon |
Congratulations Chris on a truely fantastic image!!!!!
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Sylvia Rossler |
Awesome image !!! Big congrats on your wonderful winner Chris :o)
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you very much, Sylvia & Karen!
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- Ronda Chatelle Contact Ronda Chatelle Ronda Chatelle's Gallery |
ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR Christopher! I love this! Congratulations!!!! I'm just surprised this didn't win the Grand....
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thanks Ronda! I don't think it is colorful enough for a Grand, but I'm happy nonetheless!
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- Don Johnson Contact Don Johnson Don Johnson's Gallery |
I love this photo. I KNEW it would be a big winner! Congratulations.
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thanks, Don! I was thrilled to see it advance last month!
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Ed Taguba |
Very beautiful photo. Colors
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you, Edward!
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Milan Banik |
excellent catch happy new year
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Many thanks, Milan, and a belated Happy New Year to you too!
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Merna L. Nobile |
CONGRATULATIONS, MERNA
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- Rosemary Sampson Contact Rosemary Sampson Rosemary Sampson's Gallery |
Fabulous shot. Your gallery is an inspiration. I will be back often to see your extraordinary work.
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you Merna, and Rosemary! This is an old favorite of mine; a very lucky shot!
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Katarina Mansson |
Such a beautiful and phenomenal capture!
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
Thank you, Katarina!
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