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Loud Mouth


 

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Loud Mouth
Loud Mouth
Finalist
Taken at the Wildlife Safari south of Omaha, Nebraska.
Re-worked and re-submitted in the Monthly Theme

Nikki McDonald

 
 
 

Katarina Mansson
 

I like the humor in this one as well as the diagonal created by the three birds back. Lovely colors and clarity as well. And the Loud Mouth is excellent!


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April 10, 2008

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Doc Silly said:
Love this rich colors in this photo. Wonderful capture of this group of birds. :O)
4/10/2008 3:34:06 AM

Thanks, Katarina and Doc. You were too quick for me, Doc. I uploaded under the title Wise Guy and then decided Loud Mouth might be slightly better--it wasn't displayed or entered in the contest but you were right on it :) Glad you both like the shot.


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April 10, 2008

 
- Les Rhoades

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  Love your color tones here Nikki.


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April 10, 2008

 

Anita Tykwinski
  Great capture Nikki. There's alot of humar in nature.


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April 10, 2008

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Your exposure turned out awesome....mine didn't even come close to thid! Great job!


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April 10, 2008

 

Joy Rector
  I love it, excellent lighting and comp


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April 10, 2008

 

John Caruso
  A great moment captured with skill!


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April 10, 2008

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  John said it perfectly!

I notice none of them are paying any attention to the "Lecture" in this image. lol

jo ann c.


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April 10, 2008

 

Erin Appelbaum
  Magnificent capture Nikki. Peter


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April 10, 2008

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  Wonderful captures, I love to watch these clowns.


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April 10, 2008

 

Pat Gamwell
  You did an EXCEPTIONAL job with this beautiful shot, Nikki! The color tones are especially beautiful, along with the spot-on clarity.


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April 10, 2008

 

Susan M. Campbell
  Nice! Love your post processing...the tones are wonderful. I hope to see an EP on this.


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April 10, 2008

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Super capture and colors!


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April 10, 2008

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  how beautiful! love it!!!


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April 10, 2008

 

Tarun Bose
  Excellent capture wiht lovely colours and lighting. Well done Nikki.


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April 10, 2008

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Excellent timing Nikki ~ great image!


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April 10, 2008

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  I Love the Re~Work NiK
Great Monthly Theme Entry

He sure is a Stand Out


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April 10, 2008

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Beautiful Nikki!!! I love the wonderful rich colors too -


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April 10, 2008

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Very cool, great timing and technique!


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April 10, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  WOW! I remember this from before--such a terrific capture--but you have really improved it, Nikki! I don't remember the color tones and detail being so rich. Fantastic work, and excellent MT entry! I hope we see this one again--it deserves it!


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April 10, 2008

 
- Ken Smith

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  Wow! How did do the colors/lighting? LOL Really..how?? Love it...we'll see this one again, for sure!


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April 11, 2008

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  I have a feeling Ken knows the answers to his own question...lol! Fabulous rework Nikki, I really like this version alot!


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April 11, 2008

 

Sharon Day
  Awesome shot, Nikki!!! I'd love to visit this place! Great job!


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April 13, 2008

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Terrific shot. Very well done.


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April 14, 2008

 
- Les Rhoades

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  So happy to see this got an EP.


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April 14, 2008

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WOOHOO 3 EP's in a row!!!!! Way to go Nikki!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-) k


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April 15, 2008

 

Dawna M. Denette
  BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE


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April 16, 2008

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  This one really caught my eye Nikki... The color tones are rish.. The subject fantastic... The detail.. Superb... Wonderful Best of luck!


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April 17, 2008

 

Robert Baer
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This is an absolutely fantastic image. Love the composition and colors!


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April 19, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Great job, Nikki!
Fabulous tones and lighting!
`Lisa


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April 21, 2008

 

Susan M. Hembree
  You know, this is one I hadn't seen before, Nikki. I really like it. It reminds me of an Audubon photo. It is wonderful!


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April 21, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Spectacular on so many levels!!!
Great job!
~Lisa


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May 18, 2008

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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  Congratulations on your FINALIST!!!!


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May 19, 2008

 

Jeana Clark
 
WAY TO GO NIKKI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS FANTASTIC FINALIST!!!

~J~


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May 19, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  Woohoo!!!!!! WTG, Nikki! I'm SO happy to see this as a finalist, and my fingers are crossed it'll go gold! Big congratulations, my friend on a very WELL-DESERVED award!


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May 19, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  WTG!!!
Congrats on this fabulous finalist!!!
~Lisa


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May 19, 2008

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congrats on your finalist!!!!!


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May 19, 2008

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congrats, Nikki on your beautiful finalist!


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May 19, 2008

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  You know I love this one Nikki... Congratulations!!!


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May 19, 2008

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your finalist Nikki!! Best of luck in the next round, love this!


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May 19, 2008

 

Susan M. Hembree
  So glad to see this on the finalist list, Nikki. But really, I'm not surprised...it really is Audobon material! Congratulations!


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May 19, 2008

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Congratulations, Nikki, on your great pelican group finalist.


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May 19, 2008

 

John Caruso
  Well done Nikki! Congrats on your finalist!


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May 19, 2008

 

Daniella Puente
  Great finalist Nikki :)))))


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May 19, 2008

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  Wow! Very impressive work on this one. Big congrats, Nikki :)


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May 19, 2008

 

Kate Jackson
  This is utterly adorable Nikki! Oh and congratulations!


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May 19, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  Congratulations on your WIN, Nikki!!!!!! YAY!!!


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May 19, 2008

 

Cyn Valentine
  Congratulations Nikki!!! Awesome winner!


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May 19, 2008

 

Erin Appelbaum
  Congratulations on this fantasic winner Nikki. Peter


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May 19, 2008

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WTG, Nikki!!!!! Congratulations on you win with this awesome image!!!!! ♫ k


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May 19, 2008

 

Susan M. Campbell
  So cool!!! Congrats.


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May 19, 2008

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Good for you, Nikki!
Steve


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- Claudia Kuhn

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  Congrats on your win!


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May 19, 2008

 

David Phalen
  WTG Nikki!! Huge Congrats on a well earned Winner!!


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May 19, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Love this winner, Nikki!
WTG! Time to grab a cup of tea, kick back, and enjoy the praises of your BP friends!
Congratulations, my friend!
~♥~Lisa


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May 19, 2008

 

Vladan D. Djordjevic
  Congratulations on your terrific winner Nikki.


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May 19, 2008

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  A HUGE congratulations on your very first win Nikki... I love this one!!!


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Jessica Jenney
  Congrats, Nikki on your beautiful win!


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May 19, 2008

 

Jeana Clark
 
SO HAPPY FOR YOU NIKKI!!!
CONGRATS ON THIS FANTASTIC WINNER!!!

~J~


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May 19, 2008

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your win!! WTG Nikki!!


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- Les Rhoades

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  Congratulations on your BIG win!


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May 19, 2008

 

Pat Gamwell
  DOUBLE WOOHOO, girl! Absolutely worthy of the gold! Big congrats!


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May 19, 2008

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  BIG COngrats to you Nikki for your first win! You deserve it :)


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May 19, 2008

 

Dr. Harmeet Singh
  Congratulations on your Beautiful Winner!


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May 19, 2008

 

Sylvia Rossler
  Big Big congrats on your awesome winner Nikki :O)


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May 19, 2008

 
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  Congratulations Nikki on you Fabulous Win!!!

Dominick


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May 19, 2008

 
- Ken Smith

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  I remember this one...loved it then, love it now. Congrats!!


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May 19, 2008

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  CONGRATULATIONS!


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May 19, 2008

 

Holly J. Jackson
  AWESOME JOB!! Well deserved WIN!! ; )


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May 19, 2008

 

Nadya Johnson
  Congratulations on your stunning winner, Nikki!


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May 20, 2008

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  CONGRATS ON YOUR GORGEOUS WIN!!!


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May 20, 2008

 

Carol Teal
  What a big mouth Nikki! I love the humor in this photo, not to mention the great detail and clarity. Glad to see the gold on this one!!


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May 20, 2008

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  Congrats NiK!!
What a Wonderful Win For You!!!
I am Thrilled to see this!!


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May 20, 2008

 

Ron Roberts
  CONGRATS NIKKI NICE WORK...RON...


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May 20, 2008

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Congratulations on this beautifully toned and fun winner, Nikki!!!


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May 20, 2008

 

Jean E. Hildebrant
  Oh wow, Nikki! CONGRAT'S! Great shot and I love the title!


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May 20, 2008

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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


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May 20, 2008

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on your wonderful winner. Amazing image.


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May 20, 2008

 
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  I am so very happy to see this one here, Nikki...a big congrats to you!!!!


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May 20, 2008

 

Susi Lawson
  Congrats on your win, it is amazing!!!


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May 20, 2008

 

Katarina Mansson
  I am so happy to see this loud mouth being fed with a yellow badge Nikki! Congratulations!


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May 21, 2008

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  CONGRATULATIONS!!!


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May 21, 2008

 
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  Congrats!!


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May 21, 2008

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Way to go, kid. How about that button!


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May 21, 2008

 

Susan M. Hembree
  No surprise on this, Nikki. It's just a fabulous photo; one of my favorites of yours! Congratulations!


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May 21, 2008

 

A P
  Congratulations on this well deserved win, Nikki


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May 21, 2008

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  WHOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOo
BIG COngrats Niki!


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May 22, 2008

 

Susan Fox
  Congrats on your wonderful win Nikki!


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May 22, 2008

 

Michael Umbreit
  Nikki - Congratulations! - Mike


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May 22, 2008

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  LOVE LOVE LOVE this Nikki!!! Congratulations!!! Im so Happy for you to see it take the GOLD!!!! Well deserved WINNER!!! :0)


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May 23, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  This is an exceptional photo. Congratulations on this wonderful win. Love it.
JP


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May 24, 2008

 
- Dr Silly

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  Nikki, congratulations on this super Gold win. :O)


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May 29, 2008

 

linda ozag
  Nikki,
Very wonderful! Keep it up.


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June 09, 2008

 

Susan M. Smith
  Nikki, what a great picture this made! The tones and comp and subject are terrific! Congratulations on your win :)


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June 17, 2008

 

Ross Throndson
  LOL....Big Congratulations on this Wonderful Winner, Nikki......Beautiful Work!! :-)


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June 25, 2008

 

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  Congrats on your win Nikki!


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July 23, 2008

 

Brad Harding
  What a great candid shot. The caption says it all. Very good color and clarity. Congrates on the win, Brad.


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August 20, 2008

 

Hendrik Storme
  Fantastic work,congratulations Nikki!!!


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September 17, 2008

 

Ken Slade
  Stunning! I love the colors, composition and details!


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November 28, 2008

 

Dianna Murphy
  Wow, what a great image!


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May 12, 2009

 

William88
  Very nice and special!! Well deserved!!


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June 05, 2009

 

Chuck S. Frizzell
  This is a wonderful shot. I'm in awe...


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November 07, 2009

 

Jan M. Sarazen
  what an awesome capture !


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December 03, 2009

 

Wm Nosal
  Beautiful Image, Nikki!
Congratulations


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