Inspiring Photo: A Fathers Love #7952934

A Fathers Love

Uploaded: March 02, 2009

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Erin Appelbaum March 02, 2009

Great timing Linda. Very emotionally charged image. Great details and composition. Peter #1091326

Laurence Saliba March 02, 2009

What a gorgeous capture Linda!!! #7232261

Joy Rector March 02, 2009

awww, I love it #7232263

Dominick M. Dimacale March 02, 2009

This is a priceless capture, Linda!

Dominick #7232276

Agnes Fegan March 02, 2009

Precious capture...dads often have the soft spot!!! #7232287

Lynne Morris March 02, 2009

This is beautiful Linda, wonderful colours, clarity and details. #7232314

Linda D. Lester March 02, 2009

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member since: 4/2/2005 Aweeee so sweet Linda. Just like them to run to the other, huh?
Hey..figured I would see some snow images this morning...is it gone already?????
#7232350

Karen Bacon March 02, 2009

This is wonderful Linda!Excellent shot! #7232397

Melissa Olsen March 02, 2009

I would have loved to be in your shoes to see this for myself...how adorable. Great shot! #7232447

Terri L. Scribner March 02, 2009

This is awesome!! Great emotion captured! #7232461

Cathy Barrows March 02, 2009

an awww moment...but leave it to dad not to support mom...lol #7232511

Jeff Robinson March 02, 2009

A wonderful capture of the moment Linda!! They are all handsome! Jeff #7232514

Jeana Clark March 02, 2009

Oh So Precious!!!
I can feel the love and
warmth radiate through
this beautiful family!!!
Excellent work Linda!!
~J~ #7232522

Bonnie C. Lackey March 02, 2009
Don't you just love getting to know the family dynamics? I fell in love with a polar bear and her cub at Brookfield Zoo and had my heart broken watching her suffer when they were separated. Marvelous image, Linda. I know this will be a winner. #7232634

Claudia Kuhn March 02, 2009
Beautiful capture Linda, wonderful family, they look so affectionate and happy. #7232642

Ron McEwan March 02, 2009
Us men have to stick together you know LOL. It is interesting to watch how nature trains its young. Great emotion shot here, very well accomplished. #7232657

Gail Vitikacs March 02, 2009
Just a wonderful capture...so natural...beautifully done Linda! #7232703

Mukesh Srivastava March 02, 2009
Great timing, clarity and affectionate capture, Linda!!!! #7232751

Jim Huffield March 02, 2009
Beautiful image, Linda. Jim #7232772

Ken Smith March 02, 2009
This is a classic...we'll see it again..we better! Super work, Linda! #7232808

Karen Slagle March 02, 2009
Outstanding capture and so full of emotion, Linda... #7232830

Debra Booth March 02, 2009
Super capture, Linda!! #7232859

Melissa G. Meiselman March 02, 2009
This is such an expressive and impressive shot..words cannot describe, Linda!! Can't believe how you got this family of three in the same frame!! Great eye and timing!! #7232881

Judy A. Lawhon March 02, 2009
I love all of their expressions...a wonderful capture, Linda!! #7232925

Karen E. Michaels March 02, 2009
Thanks for the back story; ain't that always the way. Superb portrait Linda. Peace, karen #7232934

frank w. degenhardt March 02, 2009
Linda- I have to agree with Melissa aoubt the words cannot describe the beauty and the touching scene that you have captured here. First the timing is unbelievable. What a moment you have captured for all of us to be in awe of. Beautiful lighting, colors, incredible features and details, but the mood is what really sets it off.
Beautiful work, astonishing.
Have a wonderful week, take care, be safe. #7232940

John Benway March 02, 2009
Beautifully done Linda, and the detail is amazing. Love it.
John #7232970

Pat Gamwell March 02, 2009
Winner! This image reaches right down to the depths of your soul...soooo tender and loving! Lucky you and your perfect timing! #7233010

Anita Hogue March 02, 2009
Well, I ditto Pat's comment! This would make a wonderful father's day card! #7233082

Tammy Scott March 02, 2009
Aaaaawwwwwwwwwww! This is such a sweet capture! #7233096

Vitor Dias March 02, 2009
Linda.
The name Linda in Portuguese means:
Beautiful.
you know?
:)
rgds Vitor #7233140

Carolyn M. Fletcher March 02, 2009
Just great! Love it a bunch! #7233353

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas March 02, 2009
Lovely capture Linda!,
Amalia #7233426

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna March 02, 2009
A wonderfully adorable image, Linda!!!!! The lighting, details, colors and composition are fantastic!!!!! :-) k #7233507

MELODIE C. ROBERTS March 02, 2009
Wow
Kens Comment Reminded Me Of a Scene Right out Of The God Father ;0)
This Capture is Beyond Fabulous Linda
Their Love Is Obvious #7233579

Tammy M. Anderson March 02, 2009
WOW!!! Linda, agree with the rest. A winner for sure. Love it!!! #7233655

Carol L. Fowler March 02, 2009
Wonderful shot! #7233699

Alan L. Borror March 02, 2009
WOW!!! Awesome, Linda! The tones in this are exceptional ... looks like the result of a view camera! #7233700

Eugenio Diaz March 02, 2009
Simply awesome capture and colour.
Well done Linda! #7234172

Stephanie Frey March 02, 2009
Looks like such a loving family. How wonderful that you were there to capture it. Well done! #7234660

Shelly A. Van Camp March 02, 2009
OMG this is too sweet!! Darling capture, Linda!! I love it!! #7234669

Carla Metzler March 02, 2009
Great moment and a wonderful capture!
#7234740

Nina Shields March 02, 2009
Linda, congratulations in advance as this ought to go far; you've done such an amazing job of capturing raw emotion as well as having strong compositional elements and detailing; excellent work! #7234749

Renee Doyle March 02, 2009
Love this!!!!!!! Yep - big congrats in advance Linda!!! #7234802

Shawn Jennings March 02, 2009
Fantastic! Great detail and great capture of the moment! #7234901

William C. Raco March 02, 2009
Wow, this is simply superb, Linda
What photographer wouldn't want this to be in their gallery
I certainly would!
#7235111

David Phalen March 02, 2009
Kids learn that at a young age. :) Excellent capture of a future winner!! #7235137

Amy JACKSON March 02, 2009
Another wonderful capture, Linda! They are beautiful. #7235228

Nancy L. Green March 02, 2009
This is just too sweet for words, OUTSTANDING image dear friend!! <>< #7235277

ROLAN NARMAN March 02, 2009
Simply Outstanding and a favorite of mine Linda! #7235706

Randy A. Myers March 03, 2009
You lucky dog. If I go down there they won't get off the rock. Good job! #7237276

Lisa J. Boulden March 03, 2009
WOW!
An image which reaches and grabs at viewers' heartstrings!!!
Emotion captured, which transcends all cultures and (many) species.
What a lovely moment you've captured, Linda. Thanks for sharing it, and giving me a big, "Awwwwwwww" moment!
Smiles, Lisa♥ #7237735

Debra R. Harder March 03, 2009
WOW is right!! This is the Lion King for real...BRILLIANT image. Love everything about this!! Deb #7237876

Stephen Zacker March 03, 2009
Wow.. what an amazing once in a lifetime capture. This is Fantastic #7238211

Judy V. Kennamer March 03, 2009
Beautiful Linda!!! And so sweet! #7238917

Bill Houghton March 03, 2009
Linda, now this is awesome. Just a great shot. Thanks for commenting on my geese. Have a great week. Bill
Bill Houghton Photography #7238995

A P March 03, 2009
AWE if that's not the sweetest capture I don't know what is....
I'm still not myself yet
from all the excitement of the summit. But a little more rest and I'll catch up on all your awe...some photos, Linda. #7239892

SaMi Martin March 05, 2009
Wow what a great capture with the 3 of them! Must have been an exciting time! #7248925

Marisol Pastor March 08, 2009
What a capture Linda! So tender. #7257203

Cheryl E. Molennor March 12, 2009
Superb Linda excellent detail #7277476

Shawn Jennings April 22, 2009
So glad to see this one again, Linda! Congratulations on your finalist! #7432298

A P April 22, 2009
How could this NOT make it.
Congratulations....well done
I want to see it again in the winners circle. #7432847

Stefania Barbier April 22, 2009
WTG girl, CONGRATS!!!!! #7433330

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 22, 2009
I loved this!
Way to go Linda!!! Hope to see this as a winner too!
jo ann c. #7433991

Ken Smith April 22, 2009
I figured we'd see this one again. Congrats, Linda! #7434654

Debra R. Harder April 22, 2009
I hear Lion King music in the background. Absolutely SUPERB, Linda!! Congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL finalist! Deb #7434892

Renee Doyle April 22, 2009
An absolute favourite for me!!!! Big congrats Linda - love this!!! #7435278

Claudia Kuhn April 22, 2009
So sweet Linda, wonderful capture of this family, congrats and good luck on this and your other finalists! #7435554

Linda D. Lester April 22, 2009
Thank you everyone! #7435712

Sam Britt April 22, 2009
Congratulations, such a sweet image, Linda. #7435867

Jeana Clark April 22, 2009

WELL DONE LINDA!!!
Fabulous finalist!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
~J~ #7436266

Alex T. Mizuno April 22, 2009
Good for him, he's got affection from his kids at least :) Wonderful capture of expressions! Congratulations on your Finalist again Linda!!! #7436471

Lisa J. Boulden April 22, 2009
Love, love, love it, Linda!
Huge caongratulations on a great month!
~Lisa #7436549

Pat Gamwell April 22, 2009
Definitely a fav with me, Linda! This looks fabulous in 'silver', but would be more at home in 'gold'!!!!! #7436857

Usman M. Bajwa April 22, 2009
Absolutely beautiful family portrait, Linda. CONGRATULATIONS.
Usman. #7436901

Erin Appelbaum April 23, 2009
Congrats again Linda. Awesome finalist. Peter #7438470

Courtenay Vanderbilt April 23, 2009
Big CONGRATS, Linda! #7438495

Judy V. Kennamer April 23, 2009
Gorgeous! Congrats Linda! #7438973

Vitor Dias April 23, 2009
Congts on this stunning Finalist Linda.
rgds Vitor #7439363

Anne M. Young April 23, 2009
Fantastic - congratulations! #7439394

Phil Stith April 23, 2009
A well deserved finalist, Linda. Congratulations! #7439738

Leland N. Saunders April 23, 2009
Another great shot, Linda ... Congratulations ... !!
Lee #7439891

Elida Gutierrez April 23, 2009
You are on FIRE Lisa!!!
Lost count. #7440068

Debra Booth April 23, 2009
Big congrats Linda! Your timing was perfect. If only I'd been there to see that! LOL! #7441494

Jeff Robinson April 23, 2009
Congrats Linda on this wonderful family portrait and Finalist! Jeff #7441518

Nick Lagos April 23, 2009
Congratulations and good luck Linda #7441612

Bill Houghton April 23, 2009
Linda, this is such a beautiful finalist. A sure winner in my book. Congratulations. Bill
Check out my website:
Bill Houghton Photography #7441800

Sandy G. Woolard April 24, 2009
What a moment capture...excellent!!! Congratulations on being a finalist!!! #7444811

Lynne Morris April 24, 2009
WOW did you clean up this month Linda, Huge Congratulations on all your wonderful finalists! #7445586

Cheryl E. Molennor April 24, 2009
Outstanding! Congratulations on this great finalist! #7446548

Eugenio Diaz April 24, 2009
COngratulations on your Amazing Finalist, well done, Linda! #7446668

Shelly A. Van Camp April 24, 2009
I love this.....One of the amazing animal pictures I have ever seen.......Beautiful work, Linda. #7446903

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 26, 2009
Inspirational and beautiful Linda! Congratulations on your sweet finalist!!! #7453630

Linda Blair April 29, 2009
I just love this sweet image....congratulations!!!!!!! #7465930

Kathy L. Clark April 30, 2009
Huge congrats to you Linda and very well deserved. It is so touching. #7468235

Marisol Pastor May 13, 2009
Congratulations Linda ... as they say, better late than never! #7516741

Erin Appelbaum May 26, 2009
Stunning finalist Linda. Peter #7559816

Pat Gamwell May 26, 2009
WTG, girl! Big congrats! I see Gold ahead! #7560289

Ellen Hodges May 26, 2009
Congrats, Linda! #7560704

Renee Doyle May 26, 2009
I just love love love this shot!!! Congratulations Linda!! #7560766

Stefania Barbier May 26, 2009
wonderful, congrats!!!! #7561267

Jeana Clark May 26, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS LINDA
Your Fabulous Finalist!!!
Best Of Luck In The Next Round!!!
~J~ #7561283

Judy V. Kennamer May 26, 2009
Beautiful Linda!!! Congrats! #7562302

Ken Smith May 26, 2009
They don't get any better than this. Congrats Linda...beautiful! #7562862

frank w. degenhardt May 26, 2009
An adorable Finalist my friend. Congratulations once more for your accomplishments. #7563046

A P May 26, 2009
Still one of my favorites even though it's up against Phantom!!

on your OUTSTANDING Finalist. Best of Luck in the next round! #7563336

Kelly S. Cavanaugh May 26, 2009
Precious capture, Linda! Congratulations! #7563659

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 26, 2009
I adore this image Linda! Congratulations on your finalist! #7564008

Eugenio Diaz May 26, 2009
Congratulation one more time, Linda!
Well done! #7564017

Debra R. Harder May 26, 2009
A winner all the way!! Congratulations, Linda, on this amazing, beautiful finalist!! Deb #7564069

Anne M. Young May 27, 2009
Congratulations on a super finalist - good luck - hope its a winner! #7566447

Linda D. Lester May 27, 2009
Thank you all so much! :) #7566845

Shawn Jennings May 27, 2009
Gold!!!!! Congratulations on this excellent finalist, Linda! #7566949

Melissa G. Meiselman May 27, 2009
Congratulations on this stunning finalist, Linda!!! #7566960

Tarun Bose May 27, 2009
Congrats for your finalist, Linda. #7568536

Sharon Sawyer May 27, 2009
Linda, HUGE congratulations on your outstanding finalist and all the best in the next round!!! #7568806

Leland N. Saunders May 28, 2009
Tuggin' at your heart strings ... congratulations, Linda ... well done !!
Lee #7572164

Lynne Morris May 28, 2009
Huge Congratulations on your beautiful winner Linda, so well deserved. #7572237

Stefania Barbier May 28, 2009
spectacular, congratulations on your winner Linda!!!! #7572238

Jeana Clark May 28, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on This
STUNNING WINNER!!!!!
WELL DONE LINDA!!!
~J~ #7572266

Judy V. Kennamer May 28, 2009
A BIG Congratulations on this beautiful WINNER Linda! #7572456

Kate Jackson May 28, 2009
Absolutely adorable expressions Linda! A most fantastic Winner! #7572467

Shawn Jennings May 28, 2009
Congratulations on this fantastic win, Linda! #7572521

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 28, 2009
Congratulations on your win Linda, you know I love this! #7572809

Linda D. Lester May 28, 2009
Thank you all so much!!!! #7572937

Debra Booth May 28, 2009
Yeah! They made it! Congrats, Linda! #7573097

Erin Appelbaum May 28, 2009
Congrats on this awesome winner Linda. Peter #7573109

Gail Vitikacs May 28, 2009
Incredible win Linda...you go girl!!!! Congrats! #7573129

Toni Riggs May 28, 2009
Just adorable, congrats! #7573171

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 28, 2009
Congrats Linda!!!! What a beautiful WINNER!!!!
jo ann c. #7573232

Anita Hogue May 28, 2009
A big Congratulations! #7573297

Tarun Bose May 28, 2009
Big congrats Linda, for your winner. #7573409

Renee Doyle May 28, 2009
I just love this and am so happy to see Gold here Linda!!! Big congratulations to you!! #7573471

Kathy Cline May 28, 2009
YEAH FOR LINDA GOD BLESS YOU

glitter-graphics.com #7573555

David Phalen May 28, 2009
BIG Congrats on an awesome Winner!! #7573560

Cheryl E. Molennor May 28, 2009
Congratulations on this amazing winner! #7573777

Mukesh Srivastava May 28, 2009
Big congrats on this fantastic Win,Linda!!!! #7573824

Claudia Kuhn May 28, 2009
Wonderful winner Linda, congratulations! #7573835

ROLAN NARMAN May 28, 2009
Huge congratulations on your awesome winner Linda! #7573867

Sam Britt May 28, 2009
Congratulations on your 2nd place win, Linda! #7574006

frank w. degenhardt May 28, 2009
Congratulations my friend for this beautifully done picture getting a Second Place Win. Way to go my friend. #7574287

A P May 28, 2009
#7574335

Usman M. Bajwa May 29, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS.......on picking GOLD. Perseverance paid!!
Usman. #7575023

Alan L. Borror May 29, 2009
Avery well deserved win, Linda! This is perfect! #7575037

Jeff Robinson May 29, 2009
Congrats Linda on your Outstanding 2nd Place Win! Jeff #7575669

Eugenio Diaz May 29, 2009
Wow, Congratulations on your Fabulous Win!!!
Well done! #7575725

Debra R. Harder May 29, 2009
WHOOO-HOOO!! Knew this would be GOLD!! WTG, Linda! Huge congratulations! Deb #7576633

Dr Silly May 29, 2009
Congratulations Linda on your gold. :O)
#7576735

Laurence Saliba May 29, 2009

Congratulations on this amazing winner Linda!!!!!!! #7576769

JudyAnn Rector May 29, 2009
Wonderful image, Linda... CONGRATULATIONS!! #7577166

Kristi A. Howson May 29, 2009
Congratulations Linda. This is so adorable!!! #7577188

Murry Grigsby May 29, 2009
Congrats on your warm family image and win Linda! I just had an email from my daughter from Africa and she said they got to cuddle some baby lions this morning :0) #7577391

Cindy Bendush May 30, 2009
Fabulous animal capture and winner Linda - congratulations! #7580669

Linda Blair May 31, 2009
I knew we'd see this awesome image again...the sweetest and oh so gentle capture.....a big congrats on this well deserved win!!!!!!!!!! #7582109

Sharon Sawyer May 31, 2009
Linda, congratulations on your wonderful gold winner!!!! #7583013

Datha Y. Thompson June 01, 2009
This is definately a special and BEAUTIFUL capture of this Gorgeous creature!! Congratulations Linda :0) #7585154

Mary Beth Aiello June 02, 2009
Just priceless, Linda. So beautiful. Huge congrats on this outstanding winner. #7589843

Courtenay Vanderbilt June 03, 2009
Congratulations Linda! I know I'm a day late and a dollar short but catching up! #7593957

Dominick M. Dimacale July 17, 2009
Congratulations Linda on your Win!!!

Dominick #7747801

Carol A. Grady August 06, 2010
Oh My Linda! This is the first time I've come across this photo - going back to '09. Wow - talk about a heart that jumped a mile. Beautiful and so eloquent, without words. It does truly show love - even in the animal Kingdom.
Love it! #8810381

G. Margaret Hennes July 11, 2016
Congratulations on this wonderful and heartwarming ATW Linda! #11494776

Nikki McDonald October 13, 2016
Wonderful, Linda. Congrats on the new bling! #11526305

Vicki J. Mudd October 13, 2016
Gorgeous photo. Congratulations on all of your Gold wins and POTD! #11526343

Nancy L. Green October 13, 2016
CONGRATULATIONS Linda!!! This is an amazing illustration of mighty power and tender love both in these beautiful cats!! <>< #11526349

Madonna Ashman October 13, 2016
Wow super beautiful Linda. Congratulations 😀 #11526365

Linda D. Lester October 13, 2016
Thank you! WOW! This one does go back !
#11526396

Jeffrey R. Bange October 13, 2016
Congratulations Linda on your well deserved POTD. #11526404

Amanda D. Austwick October 13, 2016
Congratulations on your 2 gold badges for a sweet image! #11526417

Chuck Green October 13, 2016
Amazing shot! Congrats! #11526482

Lydia Williams October 13, 2016
Awwdorable, Linda....
#11526491

Mary-Anne Benusis October 14, 2016
The gestures of the cat is purrrrfect. Great photo! #11526669

Mary-Anne Benusis October 14, 2016
The gestures of the cat is purrrrfect. Great photo! #11526671

Mary-Anne Benusis October 14, 2016
The gestures of the cat is purrrrfect. Great photo! #11526672

Louise Wolbers October 14, 2016
A beautiful moment in time captured Linda. Congratulations. #11526720

Connie K. Korbay October 14, 2016
So much emotion packed into one photograph! I just love this one. #11526740

Connie K. Korbay October 14, 2016
So much emotion packed into one photograph! I just love this one. #11526741

Bunny Snow October 15, 2016
Priceless capture, timing and feeling of love is excellent, details are superb as is composition and all things technical. But, then, you have the eyes and heart of a wonderful photographer. A job well accomplished, Linda. I love this! #11526868

Bunny Snow October 15, 2016
Priceless capture, timing and feeling of love is excellent, details are superb as is composition and all things technical. But, then, you have the eyes and heart of a wonderful photographer. A job well accomplished, Linda. I love this and I agree with the judges, this is an all time winner. #11526869

Patricia A. Casey October 15, 2016
Beautiful, Linda, Congrats on POTD & the previously awarded gold!
#11526893

Deborah Lewinson October 16, 2016
Awesome image, Linda! Congrats on all your wins! #11527385

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