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The Impossible Dream

© Nancyj E. Hovey

The Impossible Dream

Uploaded: August 31, 2009

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Suncoast Water Gardens, Spring Hill FL

This is my quest:
That everyone reaches and finds
THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM of their souls,
holds it within their hearts...
to shine radiantly bright with the sunlight...
and sends out songs of Love in the breeze for all to hear!


Hand held, natural morning light.
Tweaked in PSE7 & DI9.

(Details & Macro 8/31/2009)


(resubmitted 10/10/2009 Details & Macro) SECOND PLACE WINNER, ALL TIME Editor's Pick, 10/2016 POTD

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 64, FocalLength: 9.22 mm, Model: SP590UZ

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Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 31, 2009

"THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM"

from MAN OF LA MANCHA (1972)

music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion


To dream the impossible dream
To fight the unbeatable foe
To bear with unbearable sorrow
To run where the brave dare not go
To right the unrightable wrong
To love pure and chaste from afar
To try when your arms are too weary
To reach the unreachable star

This is my quest
To follow that star
No matter how hopeless
No matter how far

To fight for the right
Without question or pause
To be willing to march into Hell
For a heavenly cause

And I know if I'll only be true
To this glorious quest
That my heart will lie peaceful and calm
When I'm laid to my rest

And the world will be better for this
That one man, scorned and covered with scars
Still strove with his last ounce of courage
To reach the unreachable star!

#1174787

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 31, 2009

You inspire me. This is such a beautiful image Mumj and the song lyrics you have attached just lift me off my feet.

You are producing one winner after the next this past month and if I were th judges there would be gold buttons all over the place!!!

You are a very talented and gifted photographer and creator.

Bravo! -Laura #7903400

Melissa G. Meiselman August 31, 2009

Outstanding full frame macro of this stunning lily taken with dazzling color, sharp detail and terrific light, Nancy!!! The song lyrics are very beautiful, as well!! #7903404

Linda M. Walker August 31, 2009

Beautifully presented! #7903444

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 31, 2009

Linda
THANK YOU SO MUCH. 8o) #7903516

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 31, 2009

Gorgeous details and full frame image, Nancy. #7903517

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic August 31, 2009

Spectacular, Nancy. #7903537

Michelle Alton August 31, 2009

So...how many more times can you continue to outdo yourself, Nancy? This is such a showy production! Gorgeous. #7903608

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 31, 2009

Laura
Melissa

OPPS, my THANK YOU TO YOU TWO didn't take for some reason... Sorry...

THANK YOU BOTH for your kind thoughts and sweet continued support and encouragement... I appreciate both of you greatly... 8o)

(that is what I had written)... #7903638

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 31, 2009

Tammy
MaryBeth
Michelle...

THANK YOU so much, I appreciate your continued support and encouragement...

and Michelle, I don't know!!! lol

thank you ALL again... 8o) #7903644

Nancy J. Locke August 31, 2009

Still thinking angels, NancyJ!!! With pink wings and golden halos.

Perfect imagery!!!

Hugs, Nancy J Locke #7903743

Julianna J. Collett August 31, 2009

Lovely!!!! #7903931

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 31, 2009

NancyL
Julianna

THANK YOU SO much, have a wonderful day! 8o) #7903990

Janet Daniel August 31, 2009

Your florals this month have been incredibly beautiful, Nancy!
This one is absolutely stunning, along with the song!
Have a wonderful week! #7904173

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 31, 2009

Janet
THANK YOU so much for your kind words, encouragement, and a good BP friend. I appreciate all you have said and done... ty ty ty! 8o) #7904191

Gina Cormier August 31, 2009

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NANCY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stunning, superb, magnificent, dazzeling, exquisite, elegant,....ok
Those are all my million dollor words!
Fav'd. You work has been incredible. #7904259

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 31, 2009

Gina
THANK YOU so much - from my heart for your continued support and encouragement.. 8o) #7904288

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 31, 2009

Really beautiful, Nancy! #7904805

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 31, 2009

Courtenay
Thank you! 8o) #7904839

Ron McEwan August 31, 2009

This shot made my mouth drop open, I can count the pollen grains in this one, perfectly done Nancy #7904871

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 31, 2009

Ron
Thank you so much, you made my day have a smile!! 8o) #7904880

Eugenio Diaz August 31, 2009

This is a really gorgeous shot! High class image. Awesome details and colours! #7905112

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 31, 2009

Eugenio
Thank you so much. 8o) #7905210

frank w. degenhardt August 31, 2009

Nancy- The beauty of your words are matched by some of the most beautiful and spectacular florals. This floral series has been a thrill and joy to see. Such stunning camera work that brings out the incredible beaity of these flowers colors and unbelievable details. Incredible colors so gorgeous and the presentation is done with such perfection. This close up showing us all the out of this world design is unbelievable.
High class work my friend.
Have a wonderful day, enjoy. #7905335

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 31, 2009

Frank
Thank you so much for your elegant description of this lotus flower. I so appreciate it from my heart! 8o) #7905350

Nadya Johnson September 02, 2009

It is so hard to follow Frank!! I can just say, "Ditto!" Another stunning capture, Nancy! And another Fave! #7910881

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 02, 2009

Nadya, thank you for your continued support, and wonderful comments. 8o) #7910897

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 03, 2009

THANK YOU Sabrina, for your wonderful support! 8o) #7913637

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic September 07, 2009

It is exploding with color and fantastic details. This goes to my favorites. #7923672

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 07, 2009

Reynaldo
THANK YOU so much for your wonderful words, glad you like this one! 8o) #7923714

Karen Kessler September 12, 2009

This is absolutely GORGEOUS, MumJ! The colors, detail & full-frame are outstanding! Well done & congrats on the EP! #7937183

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 12, 2009

Karen
THANK you so much for your congrats, and continued support...8o) #7937665

Emily Cook September 24, 2009

I love your beautiful flowers, and I love this song! They go great together. #7979352

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 24, 2009

Emily
THANK you so much... it pleases me that you like the flower & song... 8o) #7980752

Bill Houghton October 05, 2009

Nancy, this is outstanding. Bill #8011010

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 05, 2009

Bill
THANK YOU so much. Am pleased that you like this one...8o) #8011015

Cesar J. La Rosa October 09, 2009

This is an absolutely BEAUTIFUL macro, Nancy!!! Wonderful colors and amazing detail. Excellent job!!!
Cesar #8023580

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 10, 2009

Cesar
THANK YOU so much for your kind words of encouragement and support... 8o) #8024241

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 10, 2009

(Resubmitted 10/10/2009 Details & Macro) #8025302

Sharon Day October 25, 2009

Gorgeous image, Nancy!! #8071804

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 25, 2009

Sharon
THANK you so much... I appreciate your support! 8o) #8071934

M.Christine Duncan November 23, 2009

CONGRATS on the finalist Nancy!!! Exquisite detail and color... wow! #8155082

Linda L. Ruiz November 23, 2009

So Impressive. Congrats! #8155216

Lorna Shutter November 23, 2009

All right!!! I'm so glad you resubmitted this one ... the judges must have just missed it the first time! I love it!
CONGRATULATIONS on your WELL-DESERVED Finalist Award, Nancyj!!!!! :)
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Melissa G. Meiselman November 23, 2009

Big congratulations, Nancy on this fantastic and well deserved finalist!! Best of luck in the next round!! #8155612

Gina Cormier November 23, 2009

CONGRATS AGAIN NANCY!!!! #8155765

Karen Bacon November 23, 2009

Congrats on this stunning finalist Nancy! #8156017

AEK November 23, 2009

gorgeous warm image - which has received it's much deserved recognition! -a. #8156051

Julie Burnett November 23, 2009

A superb finalist, Nancy, and much deserved. Congrats!! #8156167

Renata Gusciora November 23, 2009

Yet another gorgeous finalist,Nancy!Big congratulations!!!:-) #8156222

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 23, 2009

Wow! 3 Finalists on one month! I bet you are so happy this morning!!!

Great Job and this is such a beauty!

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HIP-HIP HURRAY!!! HIP HIP HURRAY!

:)

-Laura #8156428

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 23, 2009

CONGRATZ #8156463

Carrie M. Groseclose November 23, 2009

Congratulations NancyJ on this gorgeous Finalist! #8156608

Kathy Coombs November 23, 2009

Wow! 3! This is beautiful! Congrats!!!! #8156850

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 23, 2009

wooohoooooooooo! congratulations!!!!! #8157466

Linda M. Walker November 23, 2009

Congratulations,Nancy! #8157605

Amy M. Wilson November 23, 2009

Congratulations on your gorgeous Finalist, Nancy!!! #8158192

Tammy Espino November 23, 2009

Congratulations on a great capture! :) #8158251

Lydia Williams level-classic November 23, 2009

Wow, #3...so happy for you...Well deserved...Yay..Yay..Yay! Congratulations. Best in the next round...reach for the stars! :) #8158635

Marcel J. Fernandez November 23, 2009

Congratulations, Nancy on your THREE most outstanding Finalist. #8158753

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 23, 2009

Congratulations Nancy on your 3 finalists. Good luck on the next round. #8158899

Judy A. Lawhon November 23, 2009

I love all three of your finalists....they are all winners in my book, Nancy....congratulations!! #8159014

Carol L. Fowler November 23, 2009

Beautiful Finalist! Congrats! #8159141

Ken Smith level-classic November 23, 2009

Way to go, Nancy! You had a super month!! #8159178

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 23, 2009

Beautiful Finalist, Nancy! CONGRATULATIONS! #8159233

Fran J. Jagger November 23, 2009

Congrats on our FINALIST, Nancy!! This is truly dreamy capture! :) #8159263

Lynn M. Whitt November 23, 2009

Congratulations on all your beautiful finalists... #8159265

Deborah Lewinson level-addict November 23, 2009

Stunning image, Nancy, great title and poetic expression! Congrats yet again!

Superb work!
Debby #8159354

Ann Myers November 23, 2009

Wonderful finalist macro, Nancy! #8159808

Sam Britt November 23, 2009

Congratulations, another beautiful finalist, Nancy! #8159920

Sharon Day November 23, 2009

Beautiful image, Nancy!!! Congratulations! #8159982

Mary Doherty November 23, 2009

Stunning! Congrats on your beautiful finalist! #8160172

Christine Lobsinger level-classic November 23, 2009

STUNNING BEAUTIFUL MOMJ... WOOWOWOWOOWOWOW!
CONGRATS TO YOU - A BiG Beauty!!!
INTO MY FAV'S..

LOVLEY FINALIST SHOT AGAIN... CONGRATS!

SMILING CHRIS #8160203

Kathy Cline November 23, 2009

PINK PERFECTION Nancy and I hope it wins the GOLD!!

glitter-graphics.com #8160262

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 23, 2009

This is just stunning, Nancy! Congrats on your well deserved Finalist!! #8160277

Theresa Marie Jones level-deluxe November 23, 2009

Congratulations on your beautiful close-up! And Congratulations on your Froggy and Bud!! #8160523

Jessica Jenney November 23, 2009

Congratulations, Nancy on your gorgeous macro finalist! #8160671

David M. Montero November 24, 2009

Awesome Dahlia Nancy! Congratulations on your Finalist!!! #8161442

Nadya Johnson November 24, 2009

This is absolutely STUNNING (!!!),Nancy! Congratulations on your AWESOME finalist! #8161576

Ellen Hodges November 24, 2009

Congrats on your awesome finalists, Nancy! Very best luck!!! WTG~!!!! #8161869

Leslie McLain level-classic November 24, 2009

Congrats on your beautiful finalist. #8161994

Maria A. Gonzalez November 24, 2009

Congratulations on your beautiful finalists..
Beautiful sentiment you express with this image...Beautiful full frame composition and excellent lighting..Beautiful,Nancy.
Thank you,your gallery has some beautiful photos. #8162068

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic November 24, 2009

Absolutely gorgeous Nancy!!! Congrats on your wonderful Finalist! #8162402

Freddy Bland November 24, 2009

Congratulations, Nancy! Beautiful macro! #8162480

Ujjwal Mukherjee November 24, 2009

HUGE congratulations on this spectacular finalist,Nancy!! #8162688

Debbie E. Payne November 24, 2009

So beautiful, Nancy. Good luck in the next round. I find this image so spring-like and makes me wish it was that time of year already. Winter brings some great photographic offerings, too. But it's a lot nicer to be outside in the spring. It definitely pays to re-submit! #8162960

Debra R. Harder November 24, 2009

This is a BEAUTIFUL macro, Nancy! The colors and details are marvelous. CONGRATULATIONS!! Deb #8163382

Baqer Mohd Jawad November 24, 2009

Congrats dear this is great shot ! #8163621

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 24, 2009

Gosh, THANK YOU ALL so very much, from my heart to all of yours!!! I appreciate each and everyone of you! You are all special! 8o) #8163641

Susan Fox November 24, 2009

Congrats :-) #8163956

Susie Peek-Swint November 24, 2009

Stunning floral Nancy ~ looks like some fabulous dessert!! Many congrats once again ~ well done! #8164066

frank w. degenhardt November 24, 2009

The colors are just beautiful. Congratulatons for getting a Finalist for this gorgeous floral my friend. #8164102

Cindy Bendush level-classic November 24, 2009

Simply stunning Nancy - the colors are exquisite!!! Congrats on this wonderful finalist! #8164138

Patricia White November 24, 2009

I love this. Wonderful image of a beautiful flower. Good luck. #8164275

Ann Coates level-classic November 24, 2009

Whoa! This is stunning. Congratulations Nancy. #8164358

Sharon Sawyer November 24, 2009

Nancy, HUGE congratulations on your stunning and well deserving finalist!!! All the best in the next round. This one goes right into my favs. #8164474

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 24, 2009

WOWWWWWWWWWWWW,CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, NancyJ! WTg! #8164484

Kristi A. Howson November 24, 2009

Congratulations on you Finalist and best of luck in the next round Nancy. This is just gorgeous. Love it! #8165153

Stephen Zacker November 25, 2009

Just lovely. Congratulations on all your finalist #8165748

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 25, 2009

THANK YOU ALL so very much,
from my heart to all of yours!!!
I appreciate each and everyone of you! You are all special! 8o) #8166378

Jessica Jenney November 25, 2009

Congratulations, Nancy on your beautiful winner! #8166910

AEK November 25, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*INSERT ALL THOSE LITTLE HAPPY DANCING PEOPLE YOU HAVE RIGHT HERE* I'm happy for you! #8166989

Diane E. Deming level-classic November 25, 2009

Congratulations on this beautiful winning image, Nancy. #8167042

Ujjwal Mukherjee November 25, 2009

HUGE Congratulations,Nancy!! #8167092

Nikki McDonald level-classic November 25, 2009

Beautiful colors, Nancy. Congratulations on your 2nd place win. #8167121

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe November 25, 2009

Congratulations Nancy on your beautiful, winning image! #8167139

Val Feldman level-classic November 25, 2009

Beautifully and wonderfully captured and a most deserving GOLD win! Congrats to you Nancy!!!!! #8167148

Tiia Vissak November 25, 2009

Congratulations! #8167158

Bojan Bencic level-classic November 25, 2009

Congratulations, Nancy! #8167229

Tania Bounader level-classic November 25, 2009

Gorgeous delicate pink fingers protecting a yellow and pink gem in the middle #8167243

Leslie McLain level-classic November 25, 2009

Congrats on your beautiful winner, Nancy. #8167253

ROLAN NARMAN November 25, 2009

Huge congratulations on your terrific winner Nancy! I'm truly very happy for you! #8167254

Lydia Williams level-classic November 25, 2009

Yay, Congratulations Nancy...well done, I to am very happy for you. #8167301

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 25, 2009

gorgeous winner Nancy, congratulations!!! #8167362

Karen Bacon November 25, 2009

A big congratulations on the gold Nancy! #8167395

Cheryl Schneider November 25, 2009

Lovely! Congratulations!!! #8167417

Margaret R. Barry November 25, 2009

Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Nancy! #8167460

Alan L. Borror November 25, 2009

Congratulations on this gorgeous winner, Nancy! #8167481

Amy M. Wilson November 25, 2009

Big congratulations on your wonderful win, Nancy!!! #8167542

Kathy Coombs November 25, 2009

Gold! I'm so happy for you! Well deserved!!!! #8167553

Carla Metzler November 25, 2009

Congratulations, Nancy! #8167565

Kelly S. Cavanaugh November 25, 2009

Congratulations on your beautiful win, Nancy! #8167624

Christine Lobsinger level-classic November 25, 2009

CONGRATS TO YOU ON YOUR BEAUTIFUL WINNER MOMJ!!!!!!
YIPPIE>>
CHRISTINE
SMILING #8167637

Daniella Puente November 25, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS Nancy :)))) #8167695

Carol L. Joyce November 25, 2009

What a beautiful image and beautiful words....CONGRAGULATONS on a well deserved WIN!!! #8167725

Lorna Shutter November 25, 2009

Well it's about time!!!!! I'm glad the judges finally recognized you for your incredible work! :)
CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place Win, my dear friend!!!!! :)
Photobucket #8167884

Carla Metzler November 25, 2009

I know I said Congratulations but I wanted to tell you that this is beautiful, too! #8168057

Melissa G. Meiselman November 25, 2009

Congratulations, Nancy on this awesome winner!! #8168112

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 25, 2009

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OKAY FIRST WE WILL CELBRATE WITH SOME THANKS GIVING DINNER.


THEN....

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BLUE FROSTING!!

THEN: A BIG PARTY!!!! With streamers and music and dancing!

HUGE HUGE HUGE Photobucket

!!! ON YOUR BIG GOLDEN WINNER !!!

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!!! THIS IS YOUR DAY TO SHINE !!!

-Laura :) !!!

#8168218

November 25, 2009

Congratulations on your 2nd place GOLD finish. Very Well Deserved. What an Awesome Photo. I'm so Happy For You #8168232

Renee Doyle November 25, 2009

Big congratulations to you Nancy on this beautiful winner!!! #8168529

Wm Nosal November 25, 2009

Beautiful Shot! Congratulations #8168614

Marcel J. Fernandez November 25, 2009

Congratulations Nancy on your most outstanding Winner. #8168689

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 25, 2009

An Impossible Dream come true here, this is my first gold! If it had not been for all of you BP family urging me forward these three years, well, I would have quit more than once..lol...
SO THANK YOU everyone for your wonderful encouragement and continued support, and these wonderful congrats!
And Thank you BP Judges for the gift of a GOLD 2nd place Winner image...

May you all be blessed with your dreams come true... what a wonderful Thanksgiving Gift, which I am soooo grateful for in more ways than I can express here!

8o) #8168787

Mary K. Robison November 25, 2009

It's a dream come true, NancyJ, but you earned it with this glowing floral macro!
CONGRATULATIONS! and
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! :-D #8168870

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 25, 2009

Mary
THANK YOU SOOOO much... for the congrats, kind words, and continued support... You & your loved ones have a great Thanksgiving too! 8o) #8168896

Ann Coates level-classic November 25, 2009

How exciting, your first Gold Nancy. I am so thrilled for you. You go out and celebrate. Congratulations, congratulations and more congratulations. #8169016

Sam Britt November 25, 2009

Big congratulations on this second place winner, Nancy!! #8169045

Sandra Anderson November 25, 2009

Congratulations on your second place winner Nancy. Great work. #8169059

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 25, 2009

Ann
Samantha

Yes, my 1st Gold...and I thank you sooo much for all of your continued support thru all of these months... I appreciate you and everyone on BP..
it has been a wonderful ride, with afew bumps which are expected in life.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 8o)
#8169063

Avril Young November 25, 2009

Congrats on this great win!!!! awesome title to go with this win!! #8169092

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 25, 2009

WTG, NancyJ. CONGRATULATIONS on striking GOLD!!

UB. #8169174

Tommy E. Burgess November 26, 2009

Huge congratulations on your gorgeous and well deserved winner Nancy!!! #8169469

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 26, 2009

Avril
Usman
Tommy

THANK YOU ALL so much... I do appreciate your congrats, and support!
Have a great Day! 8o) #8169612

Michelle Alton November 26, 2009

NANCY!!!! This is just great to see with a gold badge! Wow! Congratulations! #8169690

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 26, 2009

Michelle
Good morning...and thank you SO much for all of your support thru these months.. and now... you are a great BP friend to all of us... thank you for the congrats! Have a great Thanksgiving! 8o) #8169701

frank w. degenhardt November 26, 2009

Nancy- You really did such a wonderful job of bringing out the brilliance of this beautyiful floral. Love the readiant colors and the incredible design of the center. Amazing work my friend. Congratulations on the Second Place Win for your hard work.
Happy Thanksgiving. #8170117

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 26, 2009

Frank
THANK YOU so much for your supportive comments, and congrats... always look forward to hearing from you!
You and your loved ones have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day! 8o) #8170136

Wayne T. Fisk November 26, 2009

The colors are just beautiful. Congratulatons for getting a Finalist for this gorgeous entry! An inspiration to all!
~Wayne #8170409

Sharon Sawyer November 26, 2009

WOOO HOOO!!! WTG, Nancy!!! Congratulations on your amazing GOLD winner. I am so happy fo you!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!! #8170606

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 26, 2009

Wayne
Sharon

THANK YOU so much... for your congrats, and HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you and your loved ones! 8o) #8170633

Carol Sawyer November 26, 2009

Congratulations,Nancy!! Happy Thanksgiving!! #8170725

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 26, 2009

Carol
THANK you for the congrats, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving day! 8o) #8170777

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 26, 2009

Wowza! This is sooo pretty Nancxy !
Very well deserved win!

May this be an extra special Thanksgiving for you and your family!

jo ann c. #8170866

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 26, 2009

Jo Ann
THANK you very much for your Thanksgiving wishes, and for the congrats... I appreciate you very much.
Hope you are having a great Thanksgiving as well! 8o) #8170900

Kay Beausoleil November 26, 2009

Congratulations on your superb win, Nancy!! #8170917

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 26, 2009

Kay
THANK YOU so much ... Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.. 8o) #8170920

Kathleen Rinker November 26, 2009

Congratulations this is a beautiful image!! #8170994

Lester A. Garcia November 26, 2009

Beautiful WINNER, NancyJ! Congratulations! #8171007

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 26, 2009

Kathleen
Lester

THANK you for your congrats and continued support... I so appreciate you! Happy Thanksgiving! 8o) #8171051

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 26, 2009

WTG on this AWESOME win, NancyJ!!! :-) k #8171140

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 26, 2009

Kitty
Hope you are enjoying this Thanksgiving with your loved ones... and thank you for the congrats...I do appreciate if very much! 8o) #8171165

Anita Hogue November 26, 2009

An absolutely awesome capture Nancy! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! #8171195

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 26, 2009

Anita
Happy Thanksgiving to you, and thank you so much for your congrats! I do appreciate you... 8o) #8171235

Kerry Hill November 26, 2009

Wow awesome work Nancy, huge congratulations to you!! #8171296

Cindy Bendush level-classic November 26, 2009

LOVE this Nancy!!! Big congratulations on this beautiful winner! #8171619

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict November 27, 2009

Congratulations Nancy on your Win!!!

Dominick #8171872

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 27, 2009

Big CONGRATULATIONS on you beautiful win, Nancy! Well deserved! Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful! #8172126

Graham Robards November 27, 2009

Oh wonderful mumj, huge Congratulations!Pat #8172199

Gina Cormier November 27, 2009

Huge congrats to you Nancy for this lovely image! Your florals are just magnificent!!! #8172261

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 27, 2009

Kerry
Cindy
Dominick
Courtenay
Pat
Gina

Gosh, thank you for the huge smile on my face this morning.. So nice of all of you to send congrats... a HUGE THANK YOU to you all! Have a wonderful day! 8o) #8172544

Debra R. Harder November 27, 2009

WTG, Nancy!! WHOOOO-HOOOO!! CONGRATULATIONS on your BEAUTIFUL GOLD WINNER!! Deb #8173071

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 27, 2009

Debrah
Gosh thank you so much for all the past and current support.. and your congrats... know you are appreciated! 8o) #8173090

Carol Sawyer November 27, 2009

Congratulations, Nancy!! #8173230

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 27, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible WINNER, NancyJ! It's a beauty! WTG! #8173292

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 27, 2009

Carol
Patrick

THANK you so much for the congrats...hope you had a nice Thanksgiving!?? 8o) #8173382

Freddy Bland November 27, 2009

Spectacular image and congratulations on a well-deserved win, Nancy! #8173478

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 27, 2009

Freddy
THANK you for your wonderful congrats.. have a great weekend 8o) #8173574

Christine Lobsinger level-classic November 28, 2009

Hi MOMJ, hey I had to come back to your lovely gallery, and can't figure out where your complete gallery went.. you must be working on a NEW ONE???

Oh, well, I'm so happy this beauty is still here...
ANOTHER BIG CONGRATS TO YOU on your FANTASTIC WINNER!!!!

SMILING CHRIS #8176300

Laurence Saliba level-classic November 28, 2009

Congratulations Nancy!! Its spectacular!! #8176346

Nancy J. Locke November 29, 2009

A BP Pyramid Cheer for Nancyj!!! Doing cartwheels for you, dear friend!!!

WOOT!!! AWESOME!!! What a beautiful journey you are on!!! You have blessed us with your inspiring words and awesome work and this win is sooooo deserved!!!

Love, Nancy J L #8176875

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 01, 2009

Christine
Laurence
NancyL

THANK YOU all so much for the congrats..I so appreciate all of you, your encouragement and continued support... 8o) #8181629

AEK December 01, 2009

well, this is better. -8o) #8182143

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 01, 2009

Arlene 8o) #8182165

Sarah G December 01, 2009

What an amazing and stunning image. It is so beautiful Nancy.

Congrats are in order too. :)

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Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 02, 2009

Sarah G

THANK YOU SO MUCH, have a great day! 8o) #8184022

Cassie L. Woodlee December 03, 2009

So well deserved, STUNNING!!! #8189470

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 04, 2009

Cassie
Good morning and thank you so much for the congrats, and continued support! 8o) #8190714

Dianna Murphy December 04, 2009

Wow that is awesome my friend. Congratulations on your very fine winning image. #8191869

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 04, 2009

Dianna
Thank you so much for the congrats! I appreciate it very much! 8o) #8191892

Ivan Chacon December 05, 2009

Stunning gallery!!! Congratulations on all your work! :) #8193814

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 05, 2009

Ivan
Thank you so much, and may your dreams come true... ! 8o) #8193910

Mitzie Loland December 09, 2009

WoW - I love this one, a very beautiful photo Nancy :) #8203262

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 09, 2009

Mitzie
THANK you so much for visiting this image, & for your wonderful comment of encouragement! have a wonderful day! 8o) #8203269

Stephen S. Maguire December 15, 2009

Beautiful shot!!! Excellent work!!! Congrats on your award!!! #8218573

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 15, 2009

Stephen
THANK YOU so much for your support & congrats! 8o) #8219032

Christine Lobsinger level-classic December 16, 2009

Excellent PHOTO... CONGRATS MOMJ... a beauty of a WINNER!!!!

CHRISTINE
SMILING AGAIN #8222088

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 16, 2009

Christine
THank you again! 8o) #8222167

Michael Kroth level-classic December 18, 2009

Congratulations on this beautiful winner, Nancy! #8230885

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 18, 2009

Michael
THANK YOU so much for the congrats, and continued support! 8o) #8231045

Gail Vitikacs level-classic December 18, 2009

Beautiful...terrific win! Congratulations! #8231559

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 18, 2009

Gail

THANK you for the congrats, and wonderful continued support, Gail! I appreciate it very much! 8o) #8231591

Julie Burnett December 30, 2009

Congratulations on this stunning winner, Nancy!! GORGEOUS, and so deserving!! #8255799

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 30, 2009

Julie, thank you sooo much for the congrats... Happy New Year 2009, my friend! 8o) #8256189

Randy L. Quast December 30, 2009

Nancy great photo and Congrats on the second place win. #8257419

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 30, 2009

Thank you very much Randy! Happy New Year 2010.8o)


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Leslie Carson Wolfe January 06, 2010

Wow! Beautiful work, Nancy! And congratulations! #8275655

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic January 06, 2010

Leslie
THANK YOU so much for the congrats & kind comments... 8o) #8275728

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 19, 2010

Incredible beauty Nancy! Congratulations on your win!!! WTG! #8396266

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic February 19, 2010

Donna,
THANK YOU so very much... 8o) #8398790

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic April 02, 2010

THANK YOU Mr.Tree! (Douglas) 8o) #8504757

Annette Carr July 13, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS !! I can see why this got 2nd place. Hand held. Wow! This is spectacular. The DOF is just right. And the writing, well, that deserves to a 1st place. #8758900

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic July 13, 2010

Thank you so much Annette...it is a pleasure to hear from you...8o) #8759025

Randy A. Baumhover September 28, 2010

My quest is to get an image such as this! RB #8935434

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 28, 2010

Randy, Thank you for such a nice compliment...I apprecite your support...
I am going to go and see your gallery right now! 8o) #8935896

Robert R. Goodman November 15, 2010

A very late congratulations on this beautiful win,Nancyj.WOW!!!wish I could do work like that!!!! #9037994

Stanley C. Sims November 15, 2010

Better late than never. Congratulations on this winner Nancyj.
This is very cool,and outstanding work. You have some beautiful images in your gallery. #9039666

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 16, 2010

Stanley, A huge THANK YOU for the belated congrats. Am pleased that you like my work,ty! 8o) #9040764

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 16, 2010

Bobby G - A HUGE THANK YOU to you as well for the late congrats! HA, that is excactly what I say.... those type of shots I would love to have more often... YOU CAN get shots like that! Have faith... and your gallery is wonderful! 8o) #9040774

Karen Slagle November 17, 2010

Congrats on your fantastic winning image, Nancy. Sometimes the second time around is what it takes. So happy you re-submitted... #9046527

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 17, 2010

Karen, thank you so much for the belated congrats! 8o) #9046567

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic October 18, 2016

Congratulations on this beautiful image!~ #11527903

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic October 18, 2016

Congratulations on this beautiful image!~ #11527905

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic October 18, 2016

Congratulations on this beautiful image!~ #11527906

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 18, 2016

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!! <>< #11527923

Patricia A. Casey level-classic October 18, 2016

Congratulations on POTD & all the previously awarded Gold on this stunning capture NancyJ! Cheers!!! =^..^= #11528023

Thomas L Willis October 19, 2016

Amazingly beautiful image, with great color, shapes, and detail. Excellent image, Nancy. #11528222

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 20, 2016

Thank you Amanda, Nancy G, Patricia and Thomas.....for all the nice comments and likiing my photograph. 8o) #11528616

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 20, 2016

Thank you Amanda, Nancy G, Patricia and Thomas.....for all the nice comments and liking my photograph. 8o) #11528619

Millie A. Talarico level-classic October 20, 2016

Very beautiful image and choice of song , Nancy! What camera did you use? #11528794

Sylvia Rourke level-classic October 21, 2016

Congratulations on your gold wins and POTD. Excellent close up and dof, stunning colors, beautiful. #11529036

Nadia Paul October 22, 2016

Utterly gorgeous Nancyj - congrats on your POTD! #11529529

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 26, 2016

Thank you Millie, Sylvia, and Nadia....I appreciate you! 8o) #11530833

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