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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Pensive
Pensive
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Western Lowland Gorilla
Buffalo Zoo
I was really intrigued by this gorilla's intense expression. I couldn't help but wonder what she was thinking.

f5.6 1/60th EV+2 ISO 800
Nikkor 18-200VR. Handheld, through window.
*a reworked version of an old favorite*

Lisa J. Boulden

 
  Pensive  (original version)
Pensive (original version)

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Here's the first version.


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March 17, 2008

 

Michelle L. Frick
  Outstanding Lisa!! Both versions are beautiful, but the increased blur in the bg really brings all the focus to the wonderful details and clarity in your capture.


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March 17, 2008

 

Eivor Kuchta
  She is very beautiful, in her own way. You captured her mood very well. Thank you for sharing both images. Interesting to see how your changes made such a big difference.


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March 18, 2008

 

Bill Houghton
  This is such a wonderful shot Lisa. Just a great job. Bill

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March 18, 2008

 
- Anne M. Young

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  Fantastic work - original and processed


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March 18, 2008

 

Dianna Murphy
  Just wonderful Lisa, you know I'm a fan of yours. REally makes you wonder what is on her mind. A powerful image.


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March 18, 2008

 

Kameron W. Dean
  wow!!! that is all I can say I am amazed fantastic shot!!!! ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh awesome!!!


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March 18, 2008

 

Kimi A. Phillips
  LOVED it before...LOVE IT EVEN MORE!!!!


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March 18, 2008

 

Molly E. Baldwin
  Your title fits perfect with this. Amazing shot Lisa!


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March 18, 2008

 

Judi Morrissey
  Outstanding gorilla portrait!


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March 18, 2008

 

Michael Umbreit
  Lisa - Excellent capture! I like the additional treatment as it really puts the focus on the intense expression! Well done! - Mike


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March 18, 2008

 

Marina Moore
  Absolutely gorgeous!!!! Your images are always splendid, he looks so dignified! :)


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March 18, 2008

 

Brett Dolsen
  Awesome Lisa!!The million dollar question what was she thinking.
Brett


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March 18, 2008

 
- Angie Sidles

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  Outstanding captrue Lisa! Your work is just amazing! :)


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March 19, 2008

 

Shannon Mills
  SUPERIOR WORK !!~ You got the gift!@!!!


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March 19, 2008

 
- Mitch Spence

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  A lovely portrait, Lisa, with beautiful lighting and detail.


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March 19, 2008

 

Harry E. Pherson
  Great shot Lisa


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March 19, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Oh, I love your wonderful support!!!
Thank you all for bringing me smiles!
~♥~Lisa


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March 19, 2008

 

Toni Riggs
  Wonderful animal portrait!


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March 19, 2008

 

Kathy L. Clark
  She is magnificent Lisa. I think you have a winner.


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March 20, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  I agree with Kathy! SUCH a wonderful no, incredible capture!!! I loved it before as well and even more now!


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March 20, 2008

 

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton
  Superbe..


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March 20, 2008

 

Tammy Espino
  Awesome Lisa :)


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March 20, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  Excellent rework of this awesome image, Lisa! The original is fantastic, but with a softer background, the re-work is perfect!!


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March 20, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  ~•~♥~•~
Thanks for such uplifting comments, Toni, Kathy, Dianna, Philippe, Tammy, and Colleen!
I must admit, I was pleasantly surprised with this re-do. I mean, I had really liked the original, but after submitting it a few times, I decided to try to lighten it a bit before submitting it again. While I was at it, I blurred and did some cloning and burning of the bg. I also used curves, which in my eyes, helped to balance the light.
I'm glad you like the re-do, too!
So glad you ALL stopped by!
Blessings, Lisa
~•~♥~•~


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March 20, 2008

 
- Cindy Bendush

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  Fabulous lighting and detail in this animal study Lisa -- Superb!!!


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March 20, 2008

 

Ujjwal Mukherjee
  Outstanding image,Lisa! This got to be a winner all the way!!


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March 20, 2008

 

Kathleen Rinker
  I like the original but I have to say I like this one much more, I love the blurring of the background and the balance of the color and light, great work!!!


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March 21, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thank you, Cindy, Ujjwal, and Kathleen!
~Lisa


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March 21, 2008

 

Robert R. Goodman
  That is a very awesome image,Lisa.Beautiful clarity!!!!!!


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March 22, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thank you, Robert!
~Lisa


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March 23, 2008

 
- Tressie Davis

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  Fantastic rework Lisa, an absolutely beautiful and moving image!


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March 24, 2008

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Excellent timing and clarity on the gorilla Lisa! What an intense expression!


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March 24, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thank you, Tressie and Donna!
Blessings, Lisa♥


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March 25, 2008

 

Lynn Haack
  Amazing lighting and clarity. Such a thoughtful...almost human expression! Lynn


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March 29, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thank you, Lynn! I agree, they really seem almost-human, at times!
Smiles, Lisa♥


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March 29, 2008

 

Kaye Burazin
  Outstanding rich tonal quality.


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March 30, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thanks, Kaye!
~Lisa


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March 30, 2008

 

Steve A. Mark
  WoW!


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March 31, 2008

 

Jim Britt
  Humbled by your skill here. Very nice job Lisa. Most excellent capture here...love it!


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April 01, 2008

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  WOW is right..absolutley stunning!! Fantastic composition, lighting, details and perspective. I can see why it is a favorite.


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April 02, 2008

 

Carla Metzler
  What a great capture!


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April 21, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thanks for your wonderful words of support, Steve, Jim, Marilyn, and Carla!
Blessings, Lisa♥


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April 21, 2008

 

Angela Azzinnaro
  This is another AMAZING capture Lisa!!!! You should publish a book with your AWESOME images!!!!! So inspiring!!!!!!


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April 23, 2008

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  Awsome capture Lisa, Just beautiful!


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April 23, 2008

 

Margaret R. Barry
  Gorgeous capture, Lisa. wonderful colors, comp. and clarity!


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May 01, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thank you so much for your sweet support, Angela, Nancy, and Margaret!
Many blessings, Lisa♥


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May 01, 2008

 

Jeana Clark
 
AGAIN....
CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS FANTASTIC FINALIST LISA!!!

~J~


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May 19, 2008

 

Erin Appelbaum
  Congrats yet again Lisa. Peter


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May 19, 2008

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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  Congratulations for your FINALIST!!!


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May 19, 2008

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Lisa!!!


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May 19, 2008

 

anonymous
  Oh I knew we would see this one again!!! Huge congrats Lisa! B-


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May 19, 2008

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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May 19, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  HUGE hugs, huge congratualtions!


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May 19, 2008

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  gorgeous..... big congrats!!!!


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May 19, 2008

 
- Erica Murphy

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  Congratulations! This is amazing.


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May 19, 2008

 

Tammy Espino
  Way to go, congrats!


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May 19, 2008

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  Wow, another great Finalist! Congratulations Lisa!!!


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May 19, 2008

 

Marina Moore
  Congratulations Lisa, on this amazing finalist!!!! :)


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May 19, 2008

 

anonymous
  YEAH!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS Cyn! B-


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May 19, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  Another well-deserved WIN!!! Big congrats, Lisa!


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May 19, 2008

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Congratulations on another winner, Lisa!!!!! ♫ k


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May 19, 2008

 

Eugenio Diaz
  Congratulations on your Beautiful Winner!
Well done!!!


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May 19, 2008

 

Erin Appelbaum
  Congrats on this awesome winner Lisa. Peter


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May 19, 2008

 

Sue Marshall
  Congratulations Lisa! :-)


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May 19, 2008

 

David Phalen
  BIG Congrats on a well deserved Winner!!


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May 19, 2008

 

Angela Azzinnaro
  YAY YAY YAY!!! Another huge CONGRATS Lisa!!!!! This is MY FAVORITE image of yours- I LOVE IT!!!!! A LOVELY person with EXCELLENT images!!!!!! :0)


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May 19, 2008

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations on this winner, Lisa!


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May 19, 2008

 

Michelle L. Frick
  Congratulations Lisa!!


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May 19, 2008

 
- Anne M. Young

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  Congratulations Lisa on both finalists - stunning work.....


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May 19, 2008

 

Tammy Espino
  WShoooooooooooo


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May 19, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  ~•~•~♥~•~•~
WOW!!!
Like... lickety-split.... we went from finalists to winners!
Knew something was up when I found my inbox brimming with 171 e-mails!
What a fabulous surprise!!!
Thank you all for such fabulous support and uplifting words of encouragement. EACH message means SO MUCH!!!
Smiles, Lisa♥


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May 19, 2008

 
- Angie Sidles

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  Big congrats on another beautiful winner!


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May 19, 2008

 

Jessica Jenney
  WOW, Lisa! Congrats again on another gorgeous win!


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May 19, 2008

 
Mikeperezimages.com - Mike D. Perez

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  A beautiful expressive capture with great lighting, Lisa! Congratulations!


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May 19, 2008

 

Mary K. Robison
  Another deserving Winner, Lisa! CONGRATULATIONS!


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May 19, 2008

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah Lewinson

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  Hearty congrats on both excellent winners, Lisa!


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May 19, 2008

 

Sylvia Rossler
  Big Big congrats again Lisa :O)


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May 19, 2008

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  I love this one Lisa and am happy to see it win, Congratulations on your second place win!!


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May 19, 2008

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Awesome capture, congats on your win!


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May 19, 2008

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Congratulations LIsa on this wonderful winner! Excellent capture and lighting!


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May 19, 2008

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  Congratulations on your big win, Lisa!! I agree with you, this is really an intriguing image.


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May 19, 2008

 

Holly J. Jackson
  SUPER CONGRATS on your BIG & WELL DESERVED WIN!! ; )
(Love the work you did on it! ; )


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May 19, 2008

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  SPECTACULAR WIN, CONGRATS!!!!


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May 20, 2008

 

Carol Teal
  A wonderful capture, and she has an almost human expression on her face! Congrats on another wonderful win!


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May 20, 2008

 
- Jill Odice

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  Lisa! This is exceptional! CONGRATS!!!!!


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May 20, 2008

 

Tarun Bose
  Big congrats Lisa for your second place winner.


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May 20, 2008

 
lauriedailyphotos.com - Laurie Daily

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  Another fabulous winner, Lisa...congratulations to you!


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May 20, 2008

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  Congrats, Lisa, on this wonderful winner! :)


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May 20, 2008

 

Hendrik Storme
  Fantastic!!! Big congrats again Lisa!!!


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May 20, 2008

 

M. S. White
  This is gorgeous. I love the moment captured and the processing. Congrats on 2nd place!


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May 20, 2008

 

Patricia Ronan
  Congrats on your win Lisa:)Great image!!


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May 20, 2008

 

Margaret R. Barry
  Congratulations on your winner, Lisa!


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May 20, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  ~• ~ ○ ~ ♥ ~ ○ ~ •~
You all sure know how to make this girl smile!!!
Thanks for visiting and for the lovely words of congratulations!
Blessings, Lisa♥


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May 20, 2008

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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  CONGRATULATIONS!!!
The Weed Trophy
A Special Trophy for
"The March Winners"


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May 20, 2008

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Another excellent win, Lisa! Huge congatulations~!


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May 20, 2008

 

Marina Moore
  Congratulations Lisa!!!! Your work is amazing! :))))


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May 20, 2008

 

Bill Knaps
  Congrats on another win Lisa. Bill


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May 20, 2008

 

Eivor Kuchta
  Congratulations on your win, Lisa!


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May 20, 2008

 
- Sheryl A. Hudson

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  CONGRATULATIONS on your win, Lisa!!! I love the lighting and his expression!!!


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May 20, 2008

 
- Cindy Bendush

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  Congrats on your win Lisa! Spectacular!


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May 20, 2008

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Congratulations on another beautiful win, Lisa!!


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May 20, 2008

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  CONGRATULATIONS once again!!!


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May 21, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  Congratualtions on this wonderful win!!!!


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May 21, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thank you!
♥Lisa


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May 21, 2008

 

Michael G. Marshall
  Congratulations on this wonderful winner Lisa! Outstanding image! Michael


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May 21, 2008

 

Jill Flynn
  What an impact those eyes make. A beautiful and dignified portrait. Congratulations on another great win Lisa!


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May 21, 2008

 

Kathy L. Clark
  I loved this the first time I saw it Lisa, another big congratulations on a gorgeous winner.


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May 21, 2008

 

Mitzie Loland
  Congratulations on your excellent winner - great work Lisa!!


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May 22, 2008

 
dmd-photo-art.com - Dominick M. Dimacale

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  Congratulations Lisa on your Fabulous Win.


Dominick


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May 22, 2008

 

Holly Shao
  Congratulations on your Win, Lisa!! Awesome work!

Holly


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May 22, 2008

 

Michael Umbreit
  Lisa - Congratulations on another fantastic win!! - Mike


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May 22, 2008

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Lisa, CONGRATULATIONS on this WINNER!!! One of my faves of the month!!! INCREDIBLE work!!!


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May 23, 2008

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  Beautiful/Excellent!!! Congratulations again Lisa!!! YGG :0)


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May 23, 2008

 

Linda Blair
  Congrats on this well deserved win!!!! ☺


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May 24, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  ~•~♥~•~
Your warm support means SO MUCH!!!
Thanks to EACH of you!
Smiles, Lisa ♥


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May 24, 2008

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  WTG Lisa, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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May 25, 2008

 

Ujjwal Mukherjee
  Absolutely captivaing image and a very well deserved Winner! Congratulations,Lisa yet again!!


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May 26, 2008

 

Vicki L. Filippin
  Once again, you ROCK with your winners, Lisa. FABULOUS BIG WIN! Your entire zoo series has been nothing short of inspiring.
:-)


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May 30, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  ~• ~♥~ •~
I really, REALLY appreciate your kind words! Thank you, Cassie, Ujjwal, and Vicki!
Blessings, Lisa♥


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May 30, 2008

 
- Jim Baines

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  Congratulations on this magnificent WINNER, Lisa! She wasn't thinking much, just exercising her prerogative to change her mind!


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May 30, 2008

 
- Emile Abbott

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  Congrats again on another winner Lisa


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June 07, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  I really appreciate your wonderful support. Thank you, Jim and Emile!
~♥~Lisa


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June 10, 2008

 

Manuel Barrera
  Awesome photo!


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June 26, 2008

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Have you ever considered making posters? Having the Zoo offer them in the gift shops, Lisa? You have a gift for capturing the emotions of these precious animals and it should be shared with the world somehow. Maybe even National Geographic would be interested??? I bet colleges would buy them, too, for the walls of the Anthro class rooms etc...The possibilities are endless if you are up to marketing yourself. Amazing work, once again. -Laura


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July 25, 2008

 
throughkarenseyes.com - Karen Rosenblum

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  A HUGELY deserving win!!!!! I just added you as one of my fave photographers here. You really inspire me, Lisa. -karen


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October 22, 2009

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  This just came up in rotation on my BP Home Page, Lisa, and I thought I'd take a moment to send a belated congratulations. She has a wonderful, intriguing expression indeed. Wonderful win.


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July 08, 2010

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  Like Nikki, I was on the BP HomePage when I saw this photograph, Lisa, and I am so happy I happened to come across this wonderful portrait. It is by far, the best Gorilla Portrait I have ever seen. My belated Congratulations on this BEAUTIFUL Winner!!!
Cesar


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January 14, 2012

 

Richard D. Love
  Wow...wonderful light and details. Just gorgeous!!

Rick


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April 28, 2012

 
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