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Elegance and Grace


 

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Elegance and Grace
Elegance and Grace
Canon 300 mm 2.8 w /2x converter
It is mating season now and the birds are displaying there gorgeous colors and plumage. A sight to see for sure

Cheryl E. Molennor

 
 
 
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A wonderful capture of this Beautiful Egret Cheryl!! Jeff


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March 02, 2009

 

Rod Partington
  Awesome capture of this beauty,Cheryl!


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March 02, 2009

 

DAWN SANDERS
  This is so incredibly beautiful! Well done.


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March 02, 2009

 

Dianna Murphy
  Very nicely done!


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March 02, 2009

 

Christian Rosito
  Just as the title, amazing and beautiful!


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March 02, 2009

 

Richard B. Hallick
  This is a spectacular image. Very inspiring. I love the contrast between the motion suggested by the feathers, and the stillness of the body, neck, and head. The black background sets off the white subject beautifully.


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March 02, 2009

 

Janice Mezzacappa
  Cheryl this is just amazing, the details and spread of the feathers, the contrast, black BG and lighting are beautiful. I hope to see again and into my faves!!


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March 02, 2009

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Brilliant shot. Pretty certain we see this again and it would also make a great POTD too, Cheryl.


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March 02, 2009

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  Thanks everyone soo much!


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March 03, 2009

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Exquisite capture of this beautiful bird showing off his stunning feathers, Cheryl!! This is taken with ultra sharp detail and great lighting!!


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March 03, 2009

 

Bill Houghton
  Cheryl, this is an awesome photo. Wonderful job. Have a great week. Bill

Check out my website:
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March 12, 2009

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  Thankyou Melissa and Bill


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March 12, 2009

 

Susan Fox
  All of your bird photos are amazing! This is my favorite. Love the feathers! Wonderful image!!!


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March 14, 2009

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  Thanks Susan love your mini pic


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March 14, 2009

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Spectacular dramatic display


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March 27, 2009

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Congratulations on your stunning finalist, Cheryl!!!


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April 22, 2009

 

Cecil Whitt
  Spectacular, a big congrats. C


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April 22, 2009

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations, awesome finalist, Cheryl!


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April 22, 2009

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  Thanks everyone and my congratulations to all finalists this month. Will comment later.


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April 22, 2009

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Wow, Cheryl, congratulations on this awesome finalist!

Debby


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April 22, 2009

 

Kim Andelkovic
  Stunning.....congrats on a great job.


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April 22, 2009

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Congratulations, Cheryl!


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April 23, 2009

 

Vitor Dias
  Big congrats Cheryl.

rgds Vitor


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April 23, 2009

 

Colleen Farrell
  One of the best egret photos! Big congrats, Cheryl!


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April 23, 2009

 

Summer A. Kozisek
  Gorgeous capture Cheryl, good luck in the next round!


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April 23, 2009

 
lauriedailyphotos.com - Laurie Daily

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  Congratulations on your elegant finalist, Cheryl!


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April 23, 2009

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Congrats Cheryl on this Excellent Finalist! Jeff


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April 23, 2009

 

Bill Houghton
  Cheryl, this is such a beautiful finalist. A sure winner in my book. Congratulations. Bill

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April 23, 2009

 

Kathy Cline
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GOD BLESS YOU CHERYL AND A BIG CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WELL DESERVED AWARD


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April 23, 2009

 

Paula Showen
  Cheryl...this is an awesome shot...my favorite!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!


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April 23, 2009

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  Wow everyone Thankyou . Ok time to catch up on BP


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April 23, 2009

 

Nick Lagos
  Well worthy for a big award Cheryl ...good luck


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April 24, 2009

 

Vladan D. Djordjevic
  Congratulations on your finalist!


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April 24, 2009

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  Don't have much time to comment on finalists this month but while scrolling through this really caught my eye!! Its awesome!!! Congratulations Cheryl!!!


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April 24, 2009

 

Alison Krylowski
  Congratulations, Cheryl! Amazing framing here :)


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April 24, 2009

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  Amazing!!! Congratulations, Cheryl!


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April 24, 2009

 

Donna R. Wageman
  This is the most beautiful photograph of a bird that I have ever seen.
Congratulations!


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April 24, 2009

 

Janice Mezzacappa
  I knew I would see again Cheryl, this shot is impeccable and a winner, huge congrats!!


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April 24, 2009

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  You all are so awesome . Thanks so much. I need to catch up on my congrats as well


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April 24, 2009

 

Graeme yew Chow
  Wow ! a winner in my list. Big congratulation my friend. by the way, the 2x converter still get a good sharp image? I am travelling to Australia in June.


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April 24, 2009

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  Hey Graeme. thanks much and YES still amazingly sharp. (canon 2x)and without the converter...mindblowing! Have fun


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April 24, 2009

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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April 25, 2009

 

Dianna Murphy
  Congratulations! A super image!!!


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April 25, 2009

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  Congratulations on this great winner Cheryl!!!!!!!!! I knew this would eventually get a big yellow one!!


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April 27, 2009

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  Congratulations Cheryl!! Beautiful!!! :0) WTG


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April 27, 2009

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Love this one, congrats on your winner Cheryl!


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April 27, 2009

 
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  Perfect


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April 27, 2009

 

Colleen Farrell
  So well-deserved! Congrats on your WIN, Cheryl!


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April 27, 2009

 

Janice Mezzacappa
  So happy for you Cheryl, HUGE congrats on the best!!


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April 27, 2009

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  I love this image Cheryl!!! A huge congratulations on your win!


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April 27, 2009

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  WOW super cool. Thanks everyone so much and thankyou judges for the encouragement as well


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April 27, 2009

 

Sam Britt
  Big Congratulations on your fantastic second place winner, Cheryl!


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April 27, 2009

 

Alison Krylowski
  Congratulations, Cheryl!!!!


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April 27, 2009

 

Chris Schlosser
  Cheryl, this is just beautiful!! Congratulations on your win!!


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April 27, 2009

 
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  Congratulations!!!


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April 27, 2009

 

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Picture perfect Cheryl CONGRATULATIONS on your win!!


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April 27, 2009

 

Kelly S. Cavanaugh
  Beautiful capture! Congratulations, Cheryl!


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April 27, 2009

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  A gorgeous, graceful winner!!!
Congrats!
~♥~


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April 27, 2009

 

Sharon Sawyer
  Cheryl, huge congratulations on your outstanding winner... so beautiful!!!!


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April 27, 2009

 

Mary K. Robison
  Congratulations on your well-earned win!


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April 27, 2009

 

Tarun Bose
  Big, big congrats Cheryl, for your excellent winner.


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April 28, 2009

 
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  Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Cheryl!


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April 28, 2009

 

Lois Adomite
  Congratulations, this photo has so much grace. a true winner. Lois


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April 28, 2009

 
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!


 "Purple Crystal Trophy"

A Special Trophy for

"August Winners"


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April 28, 2009

 

Graeme yew Chow
  CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I shouted winner when I saw it and it is deserving winner. By the way, Kathy did not manage to meet you. What a pity?. I am considering 2X converter from Kenko but I need to study it. Kathy have alot of this and she will be envy of you.


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April 28, 2009

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!


 "Purple Crystal Trophy"

A Special Trophy for

"MARCH Winners"


Sorry!!!


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April 28, 2009

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Perseverance paid in GOLD! CONGRATULATIONS, Cheryl on this fantastic WINNER!!

Usman.


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April 28, 2009

 

Shawn Jennings
  Congratulations on this fantastic win, Cheryl!


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April 28, 2009

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  WOW. Great to see this in Gold. Congrats, Cheryl. :)


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April 28, 2009

 
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  Congrats on your Wonderful Winning image Cheryl! Jeff


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April 28, 2009

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  Thankyou FRIENDS


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April 28, 2009

 

Nick Lagos
  This Super image must have gone close to First Cheryl...a brilliant image...congrats to you


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April 29, 2009

 

Pat Gamwell
  Magnificent image...congrats, Cheryl!


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April 29, 2009

 

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay)
  Congratulations on this fantastic winn.


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April 29, 2009

 

anonymous
  Congratulations Cheryl on your beautiful win! B-


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April 30, 2009

 
- Susan T. Evans

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  Wow Cheryl, this is fantastic. Congrats.


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May 01, 2009

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  THANKYOU!


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May 02, 2009

 
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  Congratulations Cheryl on your Win!!!


Dominick


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May 20, 2009

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  Thankyou Dominick


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May 20, 2009

 

Renee Doyle
  I am so far behind :-)
Belated but big congratulations for this superb winner Cheryl!!


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May 28, 2009

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  Thankyou Renee I know what you mean I get behind too. Thanks for your time


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May 29, 2009

 

Paula Showen
  Cheryl....a GREAT BIG CONGRATULATIONS for the FIRST PLACE in Popular Photography! I look forward to getting my copy with this image on the cover!!!


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August 14, 2009

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  WOO HOO!! I just got my copy of Popular Photography -- and this beauty is on the cover!!! Congrats on your win Cheryl!!! Marvelous photo and effects!!!


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September 12, 2009

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Ohhhh my goodness Cheryl! This is the most beautiful bird portrait I have ever seen, absolutely awesome!

Congrats on your win and also on the cover of Popular Photography!

jo ann c.


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September 12, 2009

 

Shawn Jennings
  Cheryl - just got my copy of Pop Photo. Congratulations on your win and cover shot!!! So incredibly deserving!!!


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September 12, 2009

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  Paula,Judy,Joanne and Shawn thankyou so much for that!!! I'm so happy about it but havn't seen it yet as my copy hasn't arrived yet. :(


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September 12, 2009

 

Kathy Cline
  Good Morning Cheryl, I was so excited to get my Pop Photography in yesterdays mail. CONGRATULAITIONS x a milllion. I love all your animals and you are such an incredible photographer!! Would you like me to save mine and send it to you for an extra copy? I will read it and then send it to you so maybe you can frame the cover. Send me a note. GOD BLESS YOU


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September 13, 2009

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  you mean to tell me your not framing it yourself??!! Hee lol just kidding. Kathy that is so sweet of you Thankyou so much and I truely admire your work just as well.


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September 13, 2009

 
lauriedailyphotos.com - Laurie Daily

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  WoWzA!!!! I just got my PoPPhoto and there you were..ran right down to to my PC to give you a huge congrats on this most fantastic image...I am absolutely beaming and so happy for you, Cheryl!!! Your work is incredible and so deserving of this recognition...Yay yay yay!!!!


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September 15, 2009

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  Popular Photorgraphy 1st place! Congratulations and hopefully you will get to Africa!, Allen


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September 28, 2009

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  Thankyou great friends!!


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September 28, 2009

 
throughkarenseyes.com - Karen Rosenblum

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  A little belated, but many congrats on your well-deserved PopPhoto 1st place! And your BP award too! One of the most deserved wins I've seen, here and in Pop Photo. I'll have to start looking for you in Outdoor Photo too, won't I. :)


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November 05, 2009

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  Hope so Karen Thanks so much!!


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November 05, 2009

 

Holly Hitchcock
  I am spellbound by this amazing capture. WOW ... is all I can say!! Many congratulations, Cheryl. Well deserved honor.


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November 08, 2009

 

Alexandra Hankova
  Amazing, beautiful, graceful, elegant and thousand other pretty things! :-)


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December 15, 2009

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  THANKYOU!


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December 15, 2009

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Luv, luv, luv it Cheryl! Great colors and composition!

jo ann c.


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February 25, 2010

 
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