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BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest FIRST PLACE Winner   Come Hither
Come Hither
~ Lotus ~

A rework of a favorite...Another lotus of the many found at the lotus pond at Zilker Park Botanical Gardens here in Austin. I love the folded-over petal - it gives such a beckoning, come closer look. These are such grand flowers...looking forward to next summer's crop!

~Happy Thanksgiving, One and All!~

Val Feldman

 
 
 

Michelle Alton
 

Absolutely brilliant work, Valarie. I love the title too.


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November 25, 2009

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Gorgeous comp, colors and title, Valarie!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, my friend!!!


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Julie Burnett
  Absolutely GORGEOUS, Val!!


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Carol Sawyer
  Beautiful colors, detail and capture, Valarie!!


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  Absolutely lovely, Valarie.


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November 25, 2009

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Terrific colors, details and title, Valerie!

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November 25, 2009

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  Just beautiful,Val..The colors are so beautiful and excellent detail and focus..You can feel the texture and the softness of the petals on this image...Great close-up and work on this beauty..Like the composition too.
Happy Thanksgiving to you too.


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November 25, 2009

 

Gord MacEachern
  Beautiful image and wonderful Title Valarie, looks like this beauty is calling you over. Must have seen you had your camera, great job here!!


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Ron McEwan
  Another great shot Valarie. The title certainly is fitting. Love the color and detail here.


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  A stunning macro - Happy Thanksgiving!! Jeff


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  I just love this...the colors and details are striking; it brightens the day!


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November 25, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  You too, Valarie! This is a stunning lotus portrait! Love the colors and details, just beautiful!


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countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  This is perfect, Valarie. Composition. lighting, colors, details and title are superb. Happy Thanksgiving to you too.


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November 25, 2009

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Awesome.....These are so beautiful!


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Monnie Ryan
  I agree the folded petal adds the perfect touch to this one, Valarie -- it's gorgeous!


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- Nikki McDonald

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  Beautiful image, Valarie -- you are absolutely right about the one beckoning petal. What a nice whimsical touch it adds to this stunning capture.


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November 25, 2009

 

Jack Ryan
  Excellent composition with wonderful color and detail...a really beautiful image. Excellent work.


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November 25, 2009

 

Marty Straub
  Outstanding work, Valarie. That come-hither petal was the first thing I noticed. That, along with your exciting composition and dof make this a favorite. What a beautiful photo!


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November 25, 2009

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Stunning full frame shot of this beautiful lotus, Valarie!!


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Karen Bacon
  Well one word comes to mind-OUTSTANDING!!! This is a fabulous photo Valarie,and you should be very proud!


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Sam Britt
  Terrific detail, color & clarity. Very beautiful image, Valarie.


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Ellen Hodges
  Added to favs, Val! Just soooo gorgeous! Happy Thanksgiving!


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November 25, 2009

 

Gina Cormier
  Spectacular macro Val!! Superb work as always. Love the color, detail and that come hither peddle! Love these flowers. I have yet to shoot one...


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Patricia Seidler
  Fantastic all around Valarie. Great color, clarity and lighting. I hope to see this again. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.


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Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  HOLY MOLY...this is ABSOLUTELY and GLORIOUSLY GORGEOUS, Val!!!

Tell the GANG hi from me!!! LOL :-) k


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November 25, 2009

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Rats- I really need a lotus flower to shoot! I am thoroughly jealous! Magnificent capture! Happy Thanksgiving!


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Julianne Bradford
  Just Incredible Valarie!!! Happy Thanksgiving!


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- Ann Coates

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  You have really nailed this beautiful flower Valarie. Stunning colours, composition and clarity.


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November 25, 2009

 
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  Thanks to all of you for stopping by and commenting...and Happy Thanksgiving!!! ~Val


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November 26, 2009

 

Douglas Pignet
  Wonderful macro with such find details, great colors and lighting, well done & Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family,Doug & Diane


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  WOW, a smashing macro of this gorgeous lotus! LOVE this one!

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November 26, 2009

 

Kerry Hill
  Excellent composition and details Valarie, beautiful floral!!


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Kelly S. Cavanaugh
  Wow, Valarie! Wonderful colors, lighting and detail! Simply gorgeous!


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November 26, 2009

 

Debra R. Harder
  WOW, Valarie!! Everything you do is just perfect. Beautiful colors, details, lighting and composition. They are all winners to me!! Deb


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November 27, 2009

 

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  Very beautiful image,love the color and detail,a fav for sure,Valarie!!
(Congrats on your beautiful Finalist)


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November 28, 2009

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Wonderful flower and capture, Valarie...


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Dianna Murphy
  Holly cow. a winner!!!


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December 01, 2009

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  Valarie - this is such a masterful, splendid finalist! I bet it continues to travel to more awards! Congratulations!


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


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February 19, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Congrats on your fabulous finalists, Val!!! Very best luck!!!!


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Jack Ryan
  Wow! Another congratulations!


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Douglas Pignet
  Again congratulations on being a finalist, very well deserved


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February 19, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  This one is just awesome...congtratulations!!

Patti


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Julie Burnett
  It's hard to compete with the above, but congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Val!!


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Courtenay Vanderbilt
  What a stunner, Valarie! CONGRATULATIONS! Well deserved!


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- Linda D. Lester

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  Congratulations on your awesome finalist!


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  Congratulations Valarie...beautiful!


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Dianna Murphy
  So glad you resubmitted this one. Its a bute! Should be a winner.


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- Stefania Barbier

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  AMAZING finalist, congratulations!


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Amy M. Wilson
  Gorgeous Finalist.... love, LOVE, love this; big congrats, Valarie!!!


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- Nikki McDonald

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  Not just a finalist -- a winner, I hope. Congratulations, Valarie.


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Anita Hogue
  WOW, Valarie, for sure a winner!!! I love this image! Congratulations..............Anita


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Carol L. Fowler
  Spectacular details and color. WTG and Congrats!


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Sam Britt
  Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Val!


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Gord MacEachern
  Big congrats on your fabulous finalists, Valarie! Very best of luck on the next round!!


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- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Another big Hooray and this better win this time!!!


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February 19, 2010

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Congratulations on your well deserved finalist Val. Well done.
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Debra R. Harder
  One word...PERFECTION!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS, Valarie, on another SUPERB finalist!! Deb


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Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Lovely Valarie! Congratulations on your finalist!


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- Ann Coates

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  So beautiful Valarie. Congratulations on your finalist award.


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Maria A. Gonzalez
  Can you believe I have never seen one of this up close and personal!!
Beautiful finalists,Val...Congratulations,it is a real beauty with excellent detail and colors..


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February 21, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Exquisite work, Valarie. Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round.


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February 21, 2010

 
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  To all of you wonderful BP'er's, a huge and sincere thanks for stopping by and leaving your words of support and encouragement....as always, it's so appreciated! ~Val


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February 21, 2010

 

Kelly S. Cavanaugh
  Such a beautiful finalist, Val! Congratulations!


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February 22, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Gorgeous colors in this beautiful floral, Val. CONGRATZ. on the Finalist and expect to see this again!

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- Stefania Barbier

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  congratulations on your gorgeous first place win!!!


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Michelle Alton
  Val...a particularly stunning floral and a winner from the gitgo! My sincere congratulations!

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Amy M. Wilson
  HUGE, HUGE, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your FABULOUS well-deserved FIRST Place win, Valarie!!!! Way to go!!!!


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Kelly S. Cavanaugh
  Congratulations on your fabulous 1st place win, Valarie!!!!


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- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Glad to see this again, Val. CONGRATZ. on your First Place Win!

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- Linda D. Lester

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  Congratulations on your awesome first place win!!!!!


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Jeana Clark
 
MANY CONGRATS VAL!!!
What an awesome First Place Winner!!!
WOOOHOOOO!!!

~J~


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- Mitch Spence

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  Congratulations, Valarie, on your beautiful first place winner.


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Kerry Hill
  Huge congratulatios on this awesome win Valarie!! Well done!!


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  Congratulations, Valarie on this beautiful winner.


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Courtenay Vanderbilt
  So happy to see this in the winners circle, Valarie!
CONGRATULATIONS!


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- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations Valarie! Fantastic photo.


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Marilyn Cornwell
  It's just so great to be able to congratulate you on this truly wonderful winner!


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Marilyn Cornwell
  It's just so great to be able to congratulate you on this truly wonderful winner!


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Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on this outstanding WINNER!!!!!! Yeah!!!


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on your very deserving First Place WINNER! 8o)


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Gina Cormier
  wooohoooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOWIE!!
Congrats!!!!!!


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February 25, 2010

 

Jack Ryan
  Way to go, Valarie. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!


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Karen Bacon
  Congratulations on this stunning winner Valerie!


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Renee Doyle
  Beautiful!!! Big congratulations on this wonderful FIrst Place win Valerie!!


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Cathy Barrows
  Congrats on your 1st place win...fantabulous


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Monnie Ryan
  Congratulations on a much-deserved win, Valarie!!


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Debra R. Harder
  WTG, Valarie!! Huge congratulations on your GORGEOUS FIRST PLACE WINNER!! Deb


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Anita Hogue
  WOW, Valarie! This is absolutely fabulous! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!


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- Nikki McDonald

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  I have loved this since I spotted it in Recent Entries the day of upload, Valarie. Congratulations on the big win!!


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Carol L. Fowler
  Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!! WTG Val!


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Julie Burnett
  WHOO - HOOOOOO!!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS, VAL!!!!!! :) :) :)


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  Thank you all for your very kind congrats...think I'm a bit stunned - but happy! Once again, the BP Community has shown, by it's generosity of spirit and kindness, that we are all winners! Thank you all for making this day so special! ~Val


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  This is such a beautiful floral image...congrats on your first place win Valarie!!! Enjoy!


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Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WTG on this fantastic winner, Val!!! :-) k


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  Congratultaions on your beautiful Win, Valarie!


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  CONGRATULATIONS!!!!


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  Stunning capture, Congrats on your win!


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  Congratulations on this super winner!


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Patricia Seidler
  CONGRATULATIONS VALARIE ON YOUR FANTASTIC WINNER!


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Maria A. Gonzalez
  Big Congratulations,Val on your first place win....Beautiful...


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Boyd L. Alexander
  Congratulations on your stunning First Place Win Valarie!!


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- Diane E. Deming

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  Valarie, This is just an exceptional photo. It is stunningly beautiful. Congratulations on your well-deserved first place win.


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Connie L. Carpenter
  congratulations, it's wonderful!


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Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Congratulations on your win Valarie.
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  Congrats on this beautiful winner, Valarie!


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Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Valarie on your beautiful FIrst Place Win!


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February 26, 2010

 
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  Warm and sincere thanks to all of you for your kind words...I appreciate them moe than words can convey. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend...and thanks again, BP'er's! ~Val


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February 26, 2010

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Another huge HOORAY!!! This is a most deserved win!!!


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Kathleen Rinker
  Huge, huge congrats my friends on this beautiful FIRST place win, whohooooo!!!


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- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations to your outstanding First Place win Valarie.


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February 26, 2010

 
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  Congratulations, Valarie...what a gorgeous lotus image!


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February 26, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Big Congrats on this beautiful first place winner, Val!


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  Gorgeous first place winner, Val, and a very suitable title!!
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February 27, 2010

 
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  Thanks so much for all your wonderful comments, BP Friends...as always, each one is appreciated! ~Val


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February 27, 2010

 

Lois Adomite
  Stunning flower photo, great detail. congratulations


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February 28, 2010

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Congratulations Valerie. Stunning details and such beautiful color.


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March 01, 2010

 

Anne McKinnell
  Beautiful detail. Congratulations on your first place winner!!


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March 01, 2010

 

Nick Lagos
  Congratulations on winning the big Gold Valarie...well done


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March 02, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  I'm so happy for you Valarie! This image is incredible! Congratulations on your BIG win!!!


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March 02, 2010

 

Summer A. Kozisek
  Gorgeous macro Valarie, congratulations on your win!!


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March 02, 2010

 
- Rosemary Sampson

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  Awesome macro. A well deserved win!


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March 23, 2010

 
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  Congratulations Valarie on your Win!!!


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May 04, 2010

 

Nadia Paul
  If perfection exists my friend, this must be it! An exquisite image of a very beautiful flower - huge congrats on your gold Val!


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- Laura E. Swan

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ON GOING "FIRST PLACE GOLD", VAL! This Is SUCH a BEAUTIFUL IMAGE with a PERFECT TITLE!

Your Gallery Is AMAZINGLY Beautiful!
-Laura :D


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