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Sun Goddess


 
BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Sun Goddess
Sun Goddess
~Lotus~

These flowers are just so grand to me - huge pink flowerheads growing on such long stalks - everything about them seems over-the-top.. This particular one was found at Zilker Botanical Gardens in Austin, TX, along with about 100 others! It was growing in full sun and stood heads above the others. Really seemed to stretch out as far as it could to soak up as much of that radiant, glorious light as possible...

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Incredible colors & lighting, and fab comp, Valarie! A realy beauty!


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September 14, 2009

 

Eric S. Rundle
  Stunning color clarity and POV Velarie


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September 14, 2009

 

Eric S. Rundle
  Stunning color clarity and POV Velarie


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September 14, 2009

 

Amy M. Wilson
  STUNNING capture, love the pov, colors, clarity...wonderfully done, Valarie!!!


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September 14, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Fantastic in every way, Valerie! Stunning colors, lighting, details and framing!


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September 14, 2009

 
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  Very Beautifully captured!! Amazing color and detail! Jeff


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September 14, 2009

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Valarie,Now that is a beautiful winner.Excellent color and lighting!!!


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September 14, 2009

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Nice capture, Valarie. Beautiful flower. Love the colors and details.


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September 14, 2009

 

Patricia Seidler
  Absolutely beautiful Valarie. What color, detail and composition. Great work.


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September 14, 2009

 

Margaret R. Barry
  Beautiful color, composition, detail and light, Valarie!


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September 14, 2009

 

Monnie Ryan
  I don't think I've ever seen one in person, but they're sure beautiful. Love the composition and perspective on this one, Valarie!


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September 14, 2009

 

Ron McEwan
  The first time I saw some of these were in ponds (tanks for you Texans) out in the middle of the Wichita mountains in OK. You captured this one beautifully Valarie.

We rode the mules last spring over on the north side. Going down would be alright but going back up would put me out of the race for sure.


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September 14, 2009

 

Douglas Pignet
  Wonderful capture of this lovely floral...Love the lighting and colors.


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September 14, 2009

 
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  This is superb, Valarie. Light, details and composition are perfect.


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September 14, 2009

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Exquisite portrait of this beautiful lotus taken with ultra sharp detail, dramatic lighting and vibrant color, Valarie!!

I really like the square format presentation, as well!!


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September 14, 2009

 

Kim Kleinschmidt
  WOWZERS Valarie! This is an incredible capture. Fabulous is everyway!


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September 14, 2009

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  Absolutely awesome lotus presentation... perfect! 8o)


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September 14, 2009

 

Gord MacEachern
  Beautiful floral Valarie,love the detail,dark bg, wonderful colors,and the square format. So very well done!!


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September 14, 2009

 

Julianne Bradford
  Fabulous presentation Valarie! Wonderful BG and vivid color with exceptional detail!


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September 14, 2009

 

Cathy Barrows
  gorgeous...love the angle on this one


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September 14, 2009

 

Kathy Cline
  KILLER LOTUS I want to go to this lotus place of yours Val one day. hint hint
You are the LOTUS QUEEN!!!
GOD BLESS


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September 14, 2009

 
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  Good of you-all to stop by and comment - as always, it's much appreciated! And Kathy, the welcome mat is always out!!


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September 14, 2009

 
- Ann Coates

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  You do seem to find the most exquisite flowers Valarie. Beautifully captured, composed and presented Valarie. That sure is one pretty flower.


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September 14, 2009

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  GORGEOUS and luscious shot, Val!!! :-) k


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September 14, 2009

 

Marty Straub
  Over the weekend I saw a photo book with several shots of these, and I said (quietly to myself), "I've seen much better photos at BetterPhotos." This one should be on the cover, Valarie. What a beautiful diagonal composition, petal to petal-corner to corner. Love the black bg and faded green compliment, and especially the center of the flower focusing on the light. How appropriate for a lotus.


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September 14, 2009

 

Kerry Hill
  Gorgeous shot Valarie, great composition with beautiful colour and details!!


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September 14, 2009

 

Carol Sawyer
  Gorgeous capture, color lighting and details, Valarrie!!


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September 14, 2009

 

Kelly S. Cavanaugh
  Excellent lighting, colors, clarity and composition, Valarie! Beautiful!!


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September 14, 2009

 

Barbara Waldoch
  How beautiful, Valarie!


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September 14, 2009

 

Chris Ebben
  Truly beautiful. Great POV, details, colour, good all around=^..^=


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September 14, 2009

 

Anita Hogue
  Soooooo Beautiful!!!!!


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September 14, 2009

 

Jeana Clark
 
Remarkable clarity!!!
Beautiful Colors!!!
Awesome comp & lighting!!!
Very Beautiful Valerie!!

~J~


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September 14, 2009

 

Sam Britt
  Gorgeous, Valarie! Terrific color, light, detail & composition.


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September 14, 2009

 

Anita Tykwinski
  Fabulous lighting, POV, sharp clarity...awesome job Val!...I love them also, but not long enough season to really bloom here...boo hoo


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September 15, 2009

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  Beautifully captured,Valarie...The colors and lighting are beutiful,but I love the composition...Well done.


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September 15, 2009

 
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  Many thanks for your comments - as always, they are very much appreciated....Val


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September 15, 2009

 

Kathleen Rinker
  Very beautiful lotus image Val, fabulous color, detail, lighting and clarity, great work!!!


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September 15, 2009

 
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  Thanks so much, Kathleen!


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September 15, 2009

 

Kelly S. Cavanaugh
  Stunning, Valarie! Gorgeous comp, colors, clarity and lighting!


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September 15, 2009

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  Gorgeous Lotus capture with beautiful colors and excellent detail, light and composiiton Valarie!!


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September 15, 2009

 

Jane E. Kirn
  Valarie, very stunning. Colors are WONDERFUL. Loving your gallery...


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September 16, 2009

 
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  Thanks so much Kelly, Tommy and Jane!


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September 16, 2009

 

Nadya Johnson
  Wow! Spectacular!! Straight into my Favorites, Valarie! I love lotuses. They grow here, in the marshes on the Mississippi River but are white in the wild, never pink. This is absolutely stunning! Perfect capture, done so beautifully!


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September 16, 2009

 

Daniella Puente
  Agree Valarie a big WOW!!! Wonderful and so great capture :))


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September 16, 2009

 

Debra K. Johnson
  O'WOW! Ditto on all the above. This is spectacular for sure.


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September 16, 2009

 
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  Thanks so much Nadya, Daniella and Debra!


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September 16, 2009

 

Carol L. Fowler
  The lighting and colors are superb


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September 22, 2009

 
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  Thanks, Carol!


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September 22, 2009

 

Gina Cormier
  OMG that is gorgeous!! Stunning work!! wowie!!!
fAV'D!!!!!


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September 22, 2009

 
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  Hello, Gina! Good to hear from you - been thinking of you... Thanks so much for your wonderful comment and fav'ing!


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September 24, 2009

 
- Diane E. Deming

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  Congrats on your finalist.This is just beautiful.


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October 22, 2009

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Congratulations,Valarie!!!!


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October 22, 2009

 
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  Wonderful colors, glow and clarity...Congratulations!


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October 22, 2009

 

Patricia Seidler
  Congratulations Tess. Well deserved. Good luck in the next round.


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October 22, 2009

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations, fantastic finalist, Valarie!!


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October 22, 2009

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Big congratulations on this GORGEOUS and well-deserved Finalist, Valarie!!!


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October 22, 2009

 

Valentin M. Armianu
  Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist!


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October 22, 2009

 

Summer A. Kozisek
  Stunning floral Valarie, congratulations on your finalist!!


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October 22, 2009

 

Eugenio Diaz
  Congratulations!!!!
AMAZING Finalist!!!
Wonderful image, really well presented…Good luck in the next round!


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October 22, 2009

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  Congratulations on your stunning finalist Valarie!!


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October 23, 2009

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Congratulations on your fantastic finalist!!!!


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October 23, 2009

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Wow...beautiful floral capture. Congratulations on this deserving Finalist, Valarie.

UB.


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October 23, 2009

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Congratulations, very well done, Valarie!


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October 23, 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 deserving FINALIST!!! 8o)


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October 23, 2009

 

Julie Burnett
  Congrats on this stunning finalist, Val!!


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October 23, 2009

 

Mary L. Graham
  This is stunning...congratulations Valarie!! =)


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October 23, 2009

 

Howard B. Cheek
  Congrats on this fine entry Valarie,
Best of luck :)


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October 23, 2009

 

Kelly S. Cavanaugh
  Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist, Valarie!


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October 23, 2009

 

Gina Cormier
  VAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats girlfriend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WTG!!!!!!!!!!


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October 23, 2009

 

Debra R. Harder
  WOW, Valarie!! This is PERFECTION! Congratulations on your outstanding finalist!! Deb


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October 23, 2009

 
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  Thank you, everyone, for your most kind comments and encouraging support! You are all the best! ~Val


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October 23, 2009

 

Carol Sawyer
  Congratulations on your finalists, Valarie!!


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October 23, 2009

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Congrats on this one- probably a clan favorite! It should be!


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October 23, 2009

 

Anita Hogue
  WOW, this is absolutely gorgeous Valarie! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!


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October 23, 2009

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WTG on all your finalists, Val!!! :-) k
Tell the "gang" hi from me!!! LOL


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October 23, 2009

 
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  Congratulations on all your beautiful finalists, Valarie.


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October 23, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Wonderful, Valarie! Congratulations!!!


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October 23, 2009

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing finalist, Valarie!


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October 24, 2009

 
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  Congrats Valarie on your Outstanding Finalist! Jeff


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October 25, 2009

 

Anita Tykwinski
  Hello dear friend, congrats on all your beautiful finalist....this one's a winner for sure!!


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October 25, 2009

 

Ellen Hodges
  Congrats on a fantastic capture, Valerie! Best luck!


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October 26, 2009

 

Julianne Bradford
  This is so magnificent Valarie!! Congratulations on your finalist award..I sure hope this is a gold winner in the next round!


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October 26, 2009

 
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  Congratulations on this beautiful winner, Valarie.


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October 26, 2009

 

Mark Dodge
  Congratulations, Valarie! Way to go!


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October 26, 2009

 

Amy M. Wilson
  HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your STUNNING Winner, Valarie!!! WTG!


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October 26, 2009

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  Congratulation,Val..This is a very beautiful image of this Lotus...Very well done.


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October 26, 2009

 
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  Congratulations Valarie...this is just beautiful!


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October 26, 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 2nd Place Winner! 8o)


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October 26, 2009

 

Jeana Clark
 
YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO VAL!!!!
Huge congrats for this most excellent
WINNER!!!!

~J~


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October 26, 2009

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations on this fantastic winner, Valarie!


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October 26, 2009

 
- Diane E. Deming

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  I'm so happy for you, Valarie. Congratulations!


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October 26, 2009

 

Carol L. Fowler
  WOOHOO! CONGRATS! WTG!


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October 26, 2009

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Big congratulations, Valarie on this most impressive winner!! Stunning shot of this lotus!!


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October 26, 2009

 

Valentin M. Armianu
 

Big congratulations for your excellent winner, Valarie!!


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October 26, 2009

 

Gina Cormier
  OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOWIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'
You so deserve this!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!
Whiskey all around!!!!!


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October 26, 2009

 

Debra R. Harder
  WTG, Valarie!! Congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL GOLD WINNER!!!! Deb


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October 26, 2009

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Well, thank goodness!!! I'm still mad about last month! This is also a most deserving win, Valarie - huge congrats!


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October 26, 2009

 

Mary K. Robison
  A glorious floral, Valarie, so perfectly captured!
CONGRATULATIONS on your well earned win!


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October 26, 2009

 

Anita Hogue
  Absolutely gorgeous Valarie! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!


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October 26, 2009

 

Eugenio Diaz
  WOW - what an incredible image! congrats on your awesome Win!!!
WTG!


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October 26, 2009

 

Margaret R. Barry
  Huge congratulations on this gorgeous winner, Valarie!


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October 26, 2009

 

Julie Burnett
  So well deserved, Val!! A HUGE congrats!!! :)


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October 27, 2009

 

Tess L. Yee
  Congrats on this wonderful winner, Valarie!


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October 27, 2009

 

Anita Bower
  Congratulations! What a glorious capture of this beautiful flower. It stands out beautifully against the dark BG. I'm impressed that you got such an excellent shot in full sun.


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October 27, 2009

 

Karen Celella
  Congratulations on your stunning second place win Valarie.


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October 27, 2009

 
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  To all of you, sincere and warm thanks for all your support and wonderful comments...they are all so very much appreciated... ~Val


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October 27, 2009

 

Dianna Murphy
  How on earth did I miss this! Holly cow girl. WTG. So proud/happy for you.


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October 27, 2009

 
- Jim Baines

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  Such a well-deserved WIN on this awesome display of talent, Valarie!


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October 27, 2009

 

Gord MacEachern
  Congratulations on this so well deserved GOLD Valarie!!


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October 27, 2009

 

Kelly S. Cavanaugh
  Congratulations, Valarie! I love this image!! Fantastic work and well deserved win!!!


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October 27, 2009

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Just outstanding capture, Valarie. Huge congrats on this wonderful and gorgeous winner.


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October 28, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  What a beauty, Valarie! And, an outstanding win!


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October 28, 2009

 
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  Thanks so much Dianna, Jim, Gord, Kelly, Mary Beth and Courtenay!


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October 29, 2009

 

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November 01, 2009

 
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  Awww, Thanks, Kathy!


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November 13, 2009

 

Murry Grigsby
  What a grand floral image Valarie! I love your squarish crop, diagonal comp, bright light, dark background and oh those glorious colors!!


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April 29, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  You gave this beautiful flower life that will live on for years! I think that is exactly what she was hoping for! :) Her wish come true!

Wonderful GOLD WIN, Val and VERY well deserved!

-LOTW :)))


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