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Grace in Motion

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Grace in Motion

Uploaded: May 10, 2009 05:35:12

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It's certainly must be your passion to get up early in the morning, squeeze into a wet suit and get out there and wait for the perfect wave.

~Entered into Monthly Theme~

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

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A P May 10, 2009 0

One more..... #1125750

Teresa Burnett level-classic May 10, 2009 0

WOW, these are both awesome captures, Ann!! Fantastic detail and lighting!! #7504337

Lynne Morris May 10, 2009 0

Wow the girl did good! These are fantastic captures Ann and I love the effects, great work as always! How is Phanton? #7504349

Renee Doyle May 10, 2009 0

Fantastic action captures Ann!! Glad to hear Phantom is doing better!! #7504391

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 10, 2009 0

wonderful action shot, and Happy Mother's Day! #7504394

Brett Dolsen May 10, 2009 0

Both great surfing action captures Ann!!Great to hear Phantoms OK!!Brett #7504412

Tiia Vissak May 10, 2009 0

very cool! #7504418

Kerry Hill May 10, 2009 0

Fabulous action shot, Ann!! Did'nt know Phantom was sick but glad to hear he is much better!! Happy Mothers Day!! #7504497

Renata Gusciora May 10, 2009 0

Wow!Incredible action shot,super,Ann! #7504551

Barbara Waldoch May 10, 2009 0

Terrific action shot, Ann!

Was Phantom unwell? I hope he is OK now.

Kohl has been very sick for weeks and I still don't know if he will get better or worse (normal vet said worse, Chinese medicine vet said possibly better). He has liver problems. #7504589

Michelle Alton May 10, 2009 0

These are fantastic shots, Ann. Is there anything you cannot master? I wasn't aware of Phantom's illness. Glad he is on the mend. #7504741

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic May 10, 2009 0

So glad your Phantom's on the mend!
Happy Mother's Day!
Grreat, invigorating capture to begin my day!
~♥~Lisa #7504924

Linda D. Lester level-classic May 10, 2009 0

What happened to Phantom? I'll have to tell you my dog story of the week!

This is an anwesome capture! #7505027

Ken Smith level-classic May 10, 2009 0

I like them both, Ann. I'm glad Phantom is better too...a great Mom's day gift for you! #7505353

Gina Cormier May 10, 2009 0

Wow Ann...is that you? Awesome girl!!
Fabulous action shots!! Glad Phantom is better!! I know how much I love mine!!! #7505357

Jessica Jenney May 10, 2009 0

Both fantastic motion captures, Ann! Happy Mom's Day to you! ;-) #7505393

ROLAN NARMAN May 10, 2009 0

Gorgeous capture and great timing Ann! #7505802

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 10, 2009 0

Outstanding timing Ann, great action captures. Impressive work, I'm glad Phantom is feeling better!

Your friend,

Donna #7505887

Tammy Espino May 10, 2009 0

Glad your boy is feeling better. Have a wonderful mother's day!!
One of my favorite things to do, watch the surfers from the piers!! Awesome action shots!! #7506213

Eugenio Diaz May 10, 2009 0

yeah this is very cool -- good work!...Happy Mothers Day to you...you are a cool and wonderful person...just wish you the very Best dear Friend! #7506232

Nadya Johnson May 10, 2009 0

Kow-a-bunga! Fantastic surfing capture, Ann! Perfect timing here. He does look a WEE bit nervous, don't ya think??? Cool shot! A very happy Mother's Day to you and so glad Phantom's feeling better, too! #7506416

Tarun Bose May 10, 2009 0

Excellent motion freeze capture. Good work Ann. #7506424

Carol Sawyer May 10, 2009 0

Outstanding action capture and beautiful work, Ann!! #7506473

Sam Britt May 11, 2009 0

Terrific action capture, Ann. I'm glad Phantom is better! #7507013

Julianne Bradford May 11, 2009 0

Thank goodness Phantom is doing better! This is a great shot, artfully captured and presented Ann. Happy Mom's Day #7507422

Kathleen Rinker May 11, 2009 0

Excellent shot Anne!! I am so glad Phantom is doing better!!! #7509013

Aimee S. McMaster May 11, 2009 0

..happy to hear that your baby is feeling better...what a great surf shot Ann...Aimee #7509367

Erin Appelbaum May 11, 2009 0

Great action shots Ann. Three cheers for Phantom. Peter #7509472

Howard B. Cheek May 14, 2009 0

Very nice action capture Ann, very dynamic.
Great POV, love the surfers expression here :) #7517594

Patty Fee May 15, 2009 0

Fabulous! Super capture of poetry in motion.

Yes, that sound you are hearing is my applause. #7521437

Summer A. Kozisek May 19, 2009 0

Great capture Ann! #7535297

Gina Cormier May 31, 2009 0

Well...the thing about a wet suit is it's like a girdle. At least you would look good!!! lol
Fabulous action!!! #7581179

Ellen Hodges May 31, 2009 0

Great capture, Ann! Hope Phantom is on a speedy road to recovery! #7581381

Eugenio Diaz May 31, 2009 0

AWESOME!!! that looks fun!
Great action shot!
Well done, Ann! #7581745

Erin Appelbaum May 31, 2009 0

Outstanding shot Ann. That "cat" looks a bit like Brad Pitt at first glance. Peter #7582921

Erica Murphy level-classic June 04, 2009 0

Great shot Ann! #7596661

Debra R. Harder June 05, 2009 0

I'm loving your surfer images, Ann! They are truly magnificent!! Excellent detail, lighting, and, of course, timing. Outstanding again! Deb #7598347

Robert Baer June 05, 2009 0

ann
wonderful action shots!! #7598457

Tiia Vissak June 19, 2009 0

Congratulations! #7649141

Jessica Jenney June 19, 2009 0

Congratulations, Ann on this cool finalist! WTG!!! #7649482

Erin Appelbaum June 19, 2009 0

Congrats again Ann. Peter #7649874

Stefania Barbier level-classic June 19, 2009 0

I'm counting 4 so far.. you are on a roll girl, WTG!!!!!! #7650084

Gina Cormier June 19, 2009 0

HOLY CRAP ANOTHER ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOWIE!! congrats!! #7650836

Renee Doyle June 20, 2009 0

Excellent work Ann!! Congratulations!! #7651412

ROLAN NARMAN June 20, 2009 0

Huge congrats on your fantastic finalist, Ann! #7651691

Teresa Burnett level-classic June 20, 2009 0

And a big YAYYYYYYY!!! Congrats on another fantastic finalist Ann!! #7652449

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 20, 2009 0

So cool Ann! Congratulations on your finalist! #7652668

Avril Young June 20, 2009 0

another outstanding finalist Ann...Huge congrats! #7653120

Alex T. Mizuno June 20, 2009 0

Superb action capture! Congratulations on your Finalist Ann!!! #7653796

Nadya Johnson June 20, 2009 0

And another!! Congrats again my friend, on this fabulous finalist! #7654283

Graeme yew Chow June 20, 2009 0

Congratulations on your finalist. Super action, Anne. #7654809

Robert Baer June 20, 2009 0

ann
congrats on this finalist. I agree it takes passion to freeze in that water #7655208

Eugenio Diaz June 20, 2009 0

Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist! Well done Ann! WTG!!! Fantastic work!
#7655210

Anita Hogue June 20, 2009 0

Fantastic image, Ann!

CONGRATULATIONS!
#7655909

Ujjwal Mukherjee June 20, 2009 0

Congratulations,Ann!! #7656110

Courtenay Vanderbilt June 20, 2009 0

Congratulations again my friend! VBG! #7656230

Dianna Murphy June 20, 2009 0

Whooooo Hoooo! Congrats my friend. #7656372

Mitch Spence level-classic June 20, 2009 0

Congratulations to you, Ann, on this dynamic finalist. #7656580

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 20, 2009 0

Ann, you gallery is being well decorated this month!!! Congratulations once again!!! Very happy for you!!! #7657225

Colleen Farrell June 20, 2009 0

Awesome capture, Ann! Big congrats on your finalist! #7657422

Susan Fox June 20, 2009 0

Congrats Ann :-) #7657622

A P June 21, 2009 0

Thank you very much Pictures, Images and Photos

Thanks to all my friends and supporters for their congratulations and well wishes. I'd also like to thank the judges for selecting this image as action is my favorite to capture well. The work I see on BP inspires me everyday. #7658848

Lynne Morris June 21, 2009 0

Wooo Hooo so delighted to see this with a finalist badge Ann, the girl did good indeed, you were on a roll this month! #7659489

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 21, 2009 0

Congrats Ann on your Excellent Finalist!! Jeff #7659950

Laurence Saliba level-classic June 21, 2009 0

Gorgeous finalist!!! Congratulations!!! #7659996

Linda D. Lester level-classic June 21, 2009 0

Awesome shot....Congratulations and good luck in the next round!!!! #7660908

Ken Smith level-classic June 21, 2009 0

Not my favorite surfer one but heck, it's got silver! Congrats Ann! #7661502

Tammy Espino June 21, 2009 0

Congrats!! :)) #7661906

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 22, 2009 0

CONGRATULATIONS, Ann. Good luck for all your Finalists!

Usman. #7663088

Julianne Bradford June 22, 2009 0

Another big congrats Ann and good luck with all your finalists! #7665151

Jessica Jenney June 22, 2009 0

Woo hoo!!! Congratulations, Ann on your fantastic winner! But I guess this was no surprise, ;-) #7665408

Daniella Puente June 22, 2009 0

Huge congrats on your winner Ann!!! #7665578

Tiia Vissak June 22, 2009 0

Congratulations on your winner! #7665602

Mitch Spence level-classic June 22, 2009 0

Way to go, Ann. Congratulations! #7665629

Linda D. Lester level-classic June 22, 2009 0

WTG....Congratulations! #7665639

Lynne Morris June 22, 2009 0

Wooooooo Hooooooo You got Gold, WTG my friend, so delighted for you Ann, Huge Congratulations. #7665774

Brett Dolsen June 22, 2009 0

Fantastic Ann Congratulations!!Brett #7665870

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna June 22, 2009 0

WTG on this awesome win, Ann!!! :-) k #7665971

Courtenay Vanderbilt June 22, 2009 0

BIG CONGRATS GF! #7666026

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe June 22, 2009 0

Congratulations Ann! #7666060

Carol Engstrom level-classic June 22, 2009 0

Congrats on your win, Ann! #7666173

David Phalen June 22, 2009 0

BIG Congrats on a terrific Winner!! #7666209

Erin Appelbaum June 22, 2009 0

WTG Ann Congrats on your win. Peter #7666325

Renee Doyle June 22, 2009 0

WTG Ann!!!! Congratulations!!!! #7666414

Barbara Waldoch June 22, 2009 0

Huge congratulations, Ann! #7666593

Stan Kwasniowski June 22, 2009 0

Ann, congratulations #7666619

Claudia Kuhn level-classic June 22, 2009 0

Congrats Ann!! Terrific! #7666708

Jennifer L. Alder June 22, 2009 0

Big congrats, Ann!!! #7666787

Debra R. Harder June 22, 2009 0

Congratulations, Ann, on your magnificent GOLD WINNER!! Deb #7666884

Teresa Burnett level-classic June 23, 2009 0

YAYYYYYYY!!! Huge congrats on this fantastic GOLD WINNER Ann!!! WTG!! #7666925

Susan Fox June 23, 2009 0

Woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats on the win Ann!!!!!!! #7667132

Graeme yew Chow June 23, 2009 0

Congratulations ! Ann. #7667213

Michelle Alton June 23, 2009 0

You've had nothing but brilliant entries, Ann. Big congratulations on this winner! #7667243

ROLAN NARMAN June 23, 2009 0

Huge congratulations on your gorgeous winner Ann! #7667319

Tammy Espino June 23, 2009 0

Congrats!! :) #7667388

Howard B. Cheek June 23, 2009 0

Congratulations Ann!
I'm originally from So Cal, so this one really makes me miss the surf :) #7667498

Wendy Moghadam June 23, 2009 0

WTG! Huge Congratulations! #7667514

Evy Johansen level-classic June 23, 2009 0

Big congratulations on your wonderful win, Ann!! #7667528

Ken Smith level-classic June 23, 2009 0

I still like the other one better...but you can't argue with gold! Way to go, Ann!!!!!!!!!!!!! #7667761

Clyde Smith level-classic June 23, 2009 0

Congratulations on your Win Ann. WTG! #7667781

Laurence Saliba level-classic June 23, 2009 0

CONGRATULATIONS Ann!!!! #7667942

Stefania Barbier level-classic June 23, 2009 0

WTG Ann, spectacular winner, congratulations!!!!! #7668024

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 23, 2009 0

Congratulations on your win Ann! #7668317

Tommy E. Burgess June 23, 2009 0

Congratulations on this spectacular winner Ann!!! #7668318

Tommy E. Burgess June 23, 2009 0

Congratulations on this spectacular winner Ann!!! #7668320

Avril Young June 23, 2009 0

congrats on the fantastic win!!!! #7668398

Kathy Cline June 23, 2009 0

GOOD MORNING ANN
AM SENDING YOU CONGRATS ALL THE WAY FROM 100 DEGREE SOUTH FLORIDA.
HAVE A BLESSED DAY
#7669190

Eugenio Diaz June 23, 2009 0

CONGRATULATIONS on your Great Winner!!!
Well done! #7669277

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic June 23, 2009 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your wonderful WINNER!!! #7669384

Nick Lagos June 23, 2009 0

Congratulations on another fine win Ann... well done #7669436

Kelly S. Cavanaugh June 23, 2009 0

Congratulations on your win, Ann! Fantastic capture!! #7669502

Kim Kleinschmidt June 23, 2009 0

CONGRATULATIONS on your fabulous winner, Ann! #7669954

Colleen Farrell June 23, 2009 0

WTG, Ann! Congrats on your win! #7670097

Sam Britt June 23, 2009 0

Huge congrats on your second place win, Ann! #7670101

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic June 23, 2009 0

WTG, Ann!
Congrats on the GOLD!!!
~♥~lisa #7670436

Kristi A. Howson June 23, 2009 0

Congratulations Ann. This is an awesome capture. #7670548

Mariann Kovats level-classic June 23, 2009 0

Congratulations on your win, Ann! Awesome capture and work! #7670695

Sharon F. Morris level-classic June 23, 2009 0

Beautiful action capture Ann. Congrats on your Win!! WTG :D #7670841

Robert K. Bemus level-classic June 24, 2009 0

Congratulations on a well deserved Win, Ann!!! #7671339

Anita Hogue June 24, 2009 0

WOW an awesome action capture Ann! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! #7671722

Nadya Johnson June 24, 2009 0

Congrats on your awesome winner, Ann! Sorry to be a bit late but I am not having COMPUTER FUN, lately! LOL #7671810

Cindy Bendush level-classic June 24, 2009 0

And who else was up early waiting for the perfect photo op :-) Big congratulations Ann! #7671939

Datha Y. Thompson June 24, 2009 0

CONGRATULATIONS on The GOLD!! #7672084

Leslie McLain level-classic June 24, 2009 0

Congrats on your amazing winner, Ann.
#7673785

Janice Mezzacappa June 24, 2009 0

Huge Congrats Ann on your fantastic winner! #7674295

Patricia Ronan June 24, 2009 0

Congrats on your win Ann, fantastic action shot:) #7674938

Anne McKinnell June 25, 2009 0

Congratulations on your win, Ann, for this stunning action shot!! #7675715

Maria Coulson June 25, 2009 0

Ann, congratulations! Well deserved gold> #7677026

Glenn E. Traver June 26, 2009 0

Congratulations on this Winning Shot Ann ~ GT #7678686

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 26, 2009 0

Great to see this win GOLD, CONGRATS, Ann.

Usman. #7679549

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic June 26, 2009 0

Huge congrats, Ann, on this outstanding GOLD. #7681276

Robert Baer June 27, 2009 0

ann
conrats for this action filled winner! #7684544

Susan M. Campbell June 28, 2009 0

Well deserving.....congrats!! #7685215

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 28, 2009 0

CONGRATULATIONS on this well-deserved WINNER,Ann!!! WTG!!! #7686168

Erica Murphy level-classic June 29, 2009 0

Congrats on your wonderful winner Ann!! #7688093

Elida Gutierrez level-classic June 30, 2009 0

Better late than ever, CONGRATS MY FRIEND!!!! #7691479

Deb Koskovich July 04, 2009 0

FAB-U=LOUS!!!! Congrats, Ann!! #7702645

Leland N. Saunders level-deluxe July 06, 2009 0

Congratulations again, Ann ... great capture ... !!

Lee #7708275

A P July 11, 2009 0

602 Pictures, Images and Photos

for these awesome comments and your continued support. #7727157

Bill Houghton July 23, 2009 0

Ann, this is a stunning photo. Great job. Thanks for your comment. Have a great day, Bill

Check out my website:
Bill Houghton Photography #7773656

Dianna Murphy July 23, 2009 0

Congratulations on your spectacular action shot. #7774501

Debra R. Harder July 23, 2009 0

Man-oh-man again, Ann! The clarity and details are so superb...and the lighting...absolutely PERFECT!! You are the master surf photographer!! Deb #7774584

Lauren P. Krajenta July 26, 2009 0

Ann...this shot is amazing. The clarity of such an action shot plus the ocean is superb! The expression on his face and the intensity is fantastic! Congrats on the EFP!. #7783648

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict August 19, 2009 0

Congratulations Ann on your Win!!!

Dominick #7866392


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