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The Simple Things


 

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The Simple Things
The Simple Things

Debra R. Harder

 
 
 

Tammy Scott
 

Oh this is simply awesome! I love the setup and the tones are great!


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July 31, 2009

 

Gord MacEachern
  Echo Tammy,and the lighting is outstanding. Window lighting?
Would like to see this one again!


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July 31, 2009

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  WOW! Love this! Beautiful!!!


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July 31, 2009

 

Lynne Morris
  Wow this is beautiful Debra, lovely comp, light and tones.


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July 31, 2009

 

Dianna Murphy
  That's awesome. Great light and tones.


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July 31, 2009

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Love the simplicity and lighting


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July 31, 2009

 
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  I love this one too!


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July 31, 2009

 

Susana Ms Heide
  A timeless classic! Excellence in every way!


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July 31, 2009

 

Randy A. Myers
  You are the zen master of these type of images. Good job!


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July 31, 2009

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Splendid work!!!


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July 31, 2009

 

Amy JACKSON
  Wonderful image, Deb!


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July 31, 2009

 

Beverley Scott
  You've created such a great atmosphere in this image, Deb, with its wonderful tones, textures and lighting! Just what I've come to expect from you!!! Bev


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August 01, 2009

 

Brett Dolsen
  Just a beautifull artwork Deb!!These days our love of the simple things are often the most complicated!Brett


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August 01, 2009

 

Kathleen Rinker
  Fabulous image my friend!! I love the set up and mood you have created here, the things we often take for granted has made for a masterful piece of art!!!


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August 01, 2009

 

Eugenio Diaz
  A real Masterpiece!
An instant Fav!
Well done, Deb!
Love it!
Have a wonderful day!


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August 01, 2009

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  A winner in my book Deb!

I SIMPLY love it...

jo ann c.


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August 01, 2009

 
- Ken Smith

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  Some people are gifted at taking photos of the simple things...you certainly are, Deb. This is beautiful!


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August 01, 2009

 

A P
  Your light is stunning on this "simple" yet elegant capture, Deb. Wonderful!


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August 01, 2009

 

Janet Daniel
  I agree, this one is a winner, Deb! Superb image! Love it!


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August 01, 2009

 

Valentin M. Armianu
  Stunning shot! A winner! Just perfect!....


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August 01, 2009

 

Susan Fox
  Winner for sure!


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August 01, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  what a wonderful comp... WOW!


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August 01, 2009

 

Renee Doyle
  Simply sensational Deb!!!


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August 02, 2009

 

Diane L. Thomas
  I agree with everyone this is a super composed shot. I love the feeling I got the moment I saw this one. The way the light kisses the left side.


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August 02, 2009

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Lovely still life with wonderful composition and light, Deb. The title is so perfect too!

UB.


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August 03, 2009

 
- Mitch Spence

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  I love what you've done here, Deb--the choice of elements, the crop, the color palette, the glow of the old wood, the entire presentation. Lovely, lovely, lovely.


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August 03, 2009

 

Daniella Puente
  One more of your AMAZING images...and goes into my FAVS :))))


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August 03, 2009

 

Deb Koskovich
  Deb, I swear...you leave me in a perpetual state of WOW.


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August 04, 2009

 

Julianna J. Collett
  Love it!


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August 04, 2009

 

Shawn Jennings
  Fantastic! Great tones on this!


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August 04, 2009

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Another beautiful still life, Debra. Great textures, comp and light.


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August 07, 2009

 

Lois Adomite
  Another awesome photo, love the lighting


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August 10, 2009

 

Linda Blair
  So creative and unique....awesome!!!!!


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August 14, 2009

 

Tammy Scott
  Fantastic finalist! Congratulations!


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August 17, 2009

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Congrats on this gorgeous Finalist Deb!


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August 17, 2009

 

Julianna J. Collett
  Congratulations!


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August 17, 2009

 

Valentin M. Armianu
  Congratulations on your gorgeous Finalist!!!


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August 17, 2009

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Big Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Deb! I knew this was a winner!

jo ann c.


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August 17, 2009

 

Lois Adomite
  congratulations I love this shot


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August 17, 2009

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your FINALIST! 8o)


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August 17, 2009

 

Janet Daniel
  How exciting, Deb! A big congratulations!


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August 17, 2009

 

ROLAN NARMAN
  Huge Congrats on this gorgeous finalist Debra!


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August 17, 2009

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Deb -- The comp and lighting is exceptional. Huge congrats on this fabulous finalist.


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August 17, 2009

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing finalist, Debra!!!


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August 17, 2009

 

Susan Fox
  Congrats Deb!


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August 17, 2009

 

Amy Weiss
  This is my kind of shot. ;) A real beauty! Congrats on your finalist, Deb!


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August 17, 2009

 
- Ken Smith

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  you sure had a super month. Congrats again, Deb!!


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August 17, 2009

 

Kelly S. Cavanaugh
  Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Debra!


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August 17, 2009

 
- Evy Johansen

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  This is so beautiful!! Huge congratulations on your well deserving finalist, Debra!!


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August 17, 2009

 

Karen K. Givens
  Congratulations Debra, on your well deserved fianlist, great image.


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August 17, 2009

 

Marcel J. Fernandez
  Turning something simple into art; that is what creativity is all about. Congratulations Debra on your lovely Finalist.


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August 17, 2009

 
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  Stunning in it's simplicity and such a well-deserved Finalist! Congratulations, Debra!! Val


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August 17, 2009

 
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  YAYYYY!! Huge congratulations on this beatuiful Finalist, Debra!! Best of luck in the next round!!


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August 17, 2009

 
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  Fabulous photo! I love the " feel" of this with the tones and textures . Congratulations on the finalist!!


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August 17, 2009

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Great use of textures and design Debra! Congratulations on your finalist!


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August 17, 2009

 

Lynn M. Whitt
  Great work! Congratulations on all your finalists...


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August 17, 2009

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Exquisite still life and wonderful finalist!!! Congratulations, Deb!!!


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August 17, 2009

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Congratulations on this awesome Finalist, Deb!


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August 17, 2009

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Love it! Congrats!


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August 17, 2009

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  Excellent still life Debra!! Love it
CONGRATULATIONS!!! WTG :0)


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August 17, 2009

 

Robyn A. Terrell
  Such a beautiful still life, Debra. It makes me feel peaceful just looking at it. Congratulations on ALL of your wonderful finalists!


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August 17, 2009

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Beautifully captured, Deb, with great light, comp, and tones!
You are an amazing artist!
Congrats on your finalists!!!
~♥~Lisa


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August 17, 2009

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  The subject seems simple but your skill and talent are extraordinary Deb!! Congratulations on your Finalist!!!


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August 17, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  huge congrats on your GORGEOUS finalist!!!


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August 18, 2009

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Congratulations on this gorgeous Finalist, Debra!


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August 18, 2009

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  Huge congratulations on this beautiful finalist Debra!!


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August 18, 2009

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on your awesome finalist, Deb.


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August 18, 2009

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations Debra on your fantastic finalist! Hope to this this again!


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August 18, 2009

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Congratulations on this beautiful set up. Hope we see it again!


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August 18, 2009

 

Nick Lagos
  Beautifully done Debra...wonderful comp, color and textures...congrats and good luck


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August 18, 2009

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your finalist, Debra. Beautiful warm tone.


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August 18, 2009

 

Linda Blair
  Congrats on your great finalist....hope to see it again!!!!!!!


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August 18, 2009

 
- Wanda Judd

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  Debra, Congratulations..you are the master of the simply perfect shot...your mood, setup and technique are outstanding...


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August 18, 2009

 

Daniella Puente
  So happy to see this one again :))))) is simple and brilliant Deb, good luck on next!!!


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August 18, 2009

 

Eugenio Diaz
  Wonderful Finalist!!!!
Love it from the beginning!
Well done!
Good luck in the next round, Deb!


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August 18, 2009

 

Colleen Farrell
  LOVE this, Deb!! Big congratulations on your finalist!


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August 18, 2009

 

Jeana Clark
 
Fabulous Finalist!!!
Much Deserved Congratulations
are in order!!!

~J~


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August 18, 2009

 

Susan M. Campbell
  Congrats Debra and this well deserved finalist!!


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August 18, 2009

 
- Erica Murphy

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  Love that background Debra!! What is it? Congratulations on your wonderful finalist!!


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August 18, 2009

 

Nadya Johnson
  Wonderful still live, Debra! Congratulations on your outstanding finalist!


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August 18, 2009

 
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  I've been gone for a couple months and have been missing your beautiful images, Deb. There's no other place for this one except in the winners circle!! Exceptionally beautiful image and a big congratulations on your finalist!!


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August 18, 2009

 

Renee Doyle
  So happy to see this beauty again Deb and I am sure we will see this once more!! Congratulations!!


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August 18, 2009

 

Kathleen Rinker
  Huge congrats my friend, love this image, I hope to see it in the winner's circle!!


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August 18, 2009

 
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  Very creative - Wonderful comp and lighting! Congrats Deb on your Finalist! Jeff


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August 18, 2009

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  A HUGE congrats Deb on this wonderful finalist!!


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August 18, 2009

 

Linda L. Ruiz
  This I love. congrats


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August 18, 2009

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  CONGRATS on a lovely Finalist!!......WTG.


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August 18, 2009

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Congrats on this well deserved finalist - well done.


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August 19, 2009

 

Shawn Jennings
  Fantastic image, Deb! Congratulations on your finalist!


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August 19, 2009

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Congratulations on your finalist here, Deb. And so it definitely should be!


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August 19, 2009

 

Smita Pawar
  Congrats on your finalist!


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August 19, 2009

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Love it....Congratulations on your gold!


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August 19, 2009

 

Valentin M. Armianu
  Huge congratulations on your GOLD!!love it!!!


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August 19, 2009

 
debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes

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  I knew there was no place for this one except in the winners circle!! BIG, BIG CONGRATULATIONS on your winning GOLD and on all your other gold winners!!! OUTSTANDING!!!


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August 19, 2009

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Debra on a most beautiful win!


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August 19, 2009

 

Janet Daniel
  Congratulations again, Deb, on your marvelous win!!!


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August 19, 2009

 

Renee Doyle
  So beautifully captured Deb!!!! Big congrats on another most deserving Gold!!!!


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August 19, 2009

 

Eugenio Diaz
  Congratulations again on you well deserved win!!!!
WTG Deb!!!!
Amazing work!


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August 19, 2009

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Congratulations on this fabulous Gold Winner, Deb!


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August 19, 2009

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your well deserving WINNER~!~


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August 19, 2009

 

Shawn Jennings
  Congratulations on another fantastic win, Deb!


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August 19, 2009

 

Kathleen Rinker
  Huge congrats my friend!!!!!


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August 19, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Beautiful still life! CONGRATULATIONS on the gold!


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August 19, 2009

 

Nadya Johnson
  Congratulations on your outstanding winner, Debra!


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August 19, 2009

 

Tammy Scott
  One of my favorites! Congratulations!


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August 19, 2009

 
- Ken Smith

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  NO surprise here, Deb...what an awesome month for you. Congrats again!!!


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August 19, 2009

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Big congratulations on this awesome win, Debra!!


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August 19, 2009

 

Max Aureli
  Congratulations on your fantastic winner, Debra!!!!


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August 19, 2009

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Congratulations on this exquisite winner, Debra!!!


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August 19, 2009

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  I knew this would win! Congratulations Deb!!!


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August 19, 2009

 
- Teresa Burnett

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  I'm so tickled to see this one wearing GOLD, Debra!! So well deserved!!! Congratulations!!


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August 19, 2009

 

Debra R. Harder
  Thank you all so very much!! I feel honored to be surrounded by so many wonderful friends and great photographers!!! Deb


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August 19, 2009

 
- Cindy Bendush

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  So lovely Deb -- you're on quite a roll! Congratulations on another beautiful winner!


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August 19, 2009

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  CONGRATULATIONS on another OUTSTANDING and Gorgeous GOLD WINNER Debra!!!! WTG :0)


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August 19, 2009

 

Katarina Mansson
  Beautiful set up, tones, effects and light. Congratulations on yet another excellent winner Debra!


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August 20, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  HUGE congrats again Deb!!!!!


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August 20, 2009

 

Daniella Puente
  I knew it :)))))))))))) HUGE congrats Deb, LOVE this fabulous winner from you!!!


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August 20, 2009

 

Robyn A. Terrell
  Your artistry is beyond measure, Deb. So happy to see this go Gold. Congratulations to you!!!


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August 20, 2009

 

Colleen Farrell
  WTG, Deb! Big congrats on your win!


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August 20, 2009

 
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  Simple, rustic, charming and beautiful...a much deserved Gold Winner! Congratulations, Deb!! Val


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August 20, 2009

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on another beautiful winner, Deb.


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August 20, 2009

 
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  Yes...I love this one too! Congratulations!


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August 20, 2009

 
- Erica Murphy

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  CONGRATS again Debra on your lovely WINNER!


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August 20, 2009

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Love this image! Truly a winning Winner! Superb lighting and comp! Wonderful old chair, books and shell!


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August 20, 2009

 

Diane L. Thomas
  CONTRATS Debra this is a beauty.


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August 21, 2009

 
lauriedailyphotos.com - Laurie Daily

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  Congratulations on your lovely winner, Debra...so simple, so beautiful!


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August 21, 2009

 

Linda Blair
  Congratulations Debra on your win!!!!!!!


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August 21, 2009

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations again, Deb!


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August 21, 2009

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your win! Nicely done Debra!


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August 22, 2009

 

Nick Lagos
  Congratulations on a wonderfully thought out and crafted image here Debra....very well done...


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August 22, 2009

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  CONGRATULATIONS on this beautiful capture and glad to see this getting GOLDEN, Debra.

UB.


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August 23, 2009

 

Kevin M. Carnevale
  Wow, amazing.


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September 07, 2009

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  This is so amazing. Love the composition, tones and antique feeling of the image. Congrats.
JP


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October 10, 2009

 
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  Congratulations Debra on your Win!!!


Dominick


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November 15, 2009

 
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