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The Joy of Being Friendly
The Joy of Being Friendly
Lancaster, PA.

Karen Celella

 
 
 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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Hey, neighbor. Just so priceless. Not only did you capture the character of the Amish with the friendliness and curiosity of the children, but the entire scene, complete with fence and farm building, captures the life of the Amish. So well done, Karen. Love it.


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April 21, 2010

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  Wonderful capture Karen. Your shots of this Amish family is priceless. They are done to perfection. I hope we see them both again.


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April 21, 2010

 
emptynestphotos.com - Agnes Fegan

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  I just love how the little boy has turned around and is waving! Wonderful Amish scene!


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April 21, 2010

 
- John Rivera

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  What a great capture Karen.
I like the smiles and the little boy waving.
Great comp!


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April 21, 2010

 

Patricia Seidler
  Love this amish family photo Karen. I bet they would too! Timing is everything and you captured them in the perfect spot and the wave and smile from that little boy is priceless.


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April 21, 2010

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  A definite winner in my book!!! Excellent!


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April 21, 2010

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  Fantastic capture, love the interactive expression!


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April 21, 2010

 
- Loan Tran

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  Great capture indeed, like the composition, the boy's expression.


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April 21, 2010

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Agree with the above comments and hope to see it again, Karen.


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April 21, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Ditto across the board, Karen!! Hope to see this one again!!

Patti


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April 21, 2010

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Outstanding comp and capture of the moment!! Jeff


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April 21, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Wonderful moment captured! The family together is joyous enough!


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April 21, 2010

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Great moment that I will remember for sure.
JP


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April 21, 2010

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Very cute. Great capture. Perfect MT entry.


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April 21, 2010

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Wow, Karen!
This is truly a spectacular capture!
In my eyes, a WINNER!
~♥~Lisa


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April 21, 2010

 

Rony Sagy
  Fantastic capture, Karen.


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April 21, 2010

 
annbelusphotography.com - Ann H. Belus

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  Awesome presention, Karen; wonderful comp and detail, and a great MT entry!


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April 21, 2010

 
- Ken Smith

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  That's cute, Karen...perfect family portrait and great effects too!


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April 22, 2010

 

Karen Celella
  I'm not good at shooting people, so this was a little uncomfortable, but we were having so much fun during the trip that it was easier to take some chances. I was trying not to be intrusive and got very lucky that the children were so happy and interested in looking at us too. Thank you all for your kind comments.


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April 22, 2010

 
- Mitch Spence

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  I love this shot, Karen. Taken at the perfect moment.


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April 22, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  I want to say it like Mary Beth ,but I cannot-LOL! I expect to see this again , Karen! Everything said above & then more! Good luck,my friend! WTG!


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April 22, 2010

 

Daniella Puente
  This has something special Karen, is a beautiful capture of the moment :)) love it!


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April 26, 2010

 

Kim Andelkovic
  I love these shots Karen.....beautiful work.


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April 26, 2010

 

Karen Celella
  Thank you Mitch, Patrick, Daniella and Kim.


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April 30, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  This is a fantastic capture of a wonderful family moment! 8o)


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April 30, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  This is superb, Karen, and I love the fresh, clean light and color of the sky and fields as a background. A great moment for sure -- just saw this in Editor's Picks. Congratulations.


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May 02, 2010

 

Karen Celella
  Many thanks Nancyj and Nikki! I like this one too. lol


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May 05, 2010

 

Cyn Valentine
  Fantastic! Love it!!!


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May 05, 2010

 

Kathryn Wesserling
  This appeals to me because so many images of Amish families are gentle or somber in tone. The laughter and fun portrayed in your picture is probably as much a reality as the other emotions. Good Luck moving beyond the Finalist.


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May 24, 2010

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Makes me smile each time I see it!
Big congratulations here, Karen!
~♥~Lisa


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May 24, 2010

 

Patricia Seidler
  I knew we would see this one again Karen. Congratulations!


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May 24, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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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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May 24, 2010

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Big congratulations on this stunning finalist!!! Simply beautiful!!


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May 24, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  I'm so pleased to see this as a finalist, Karen!! Congratulations! Patti


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May 24, 2010

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Big congratulations on this awesome Finalist, Karen!!!


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May 24, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  Congratulations on the silver you collected for April, well deserved WTG


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May 24, 2010

 
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  A great capture, Karen! Congratulations.


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May 24, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Another outstanding Lancaster image, Karen! Such joy and a very special moment! CONGRATULATIONS on your superb FINALIST and Good luck in the next round!


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May 24, 2010

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  Congratulations Karen on this excellent Finalist. Best of luck to you in the next round.


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May 24, 2010

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your finalist, Karen.


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May 24, 2010

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Wonderful. Big congrats. What a moment this was.
JP


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May 25, 2010

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Wonderful finalist, Karen. Congratulations.


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May 25, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  CONGRATULATIONS.

UB.


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May 25, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Congrats on this Finalist!


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May 25, 2010

 

Freddy Bland
  Fabulous capture, Karen!! Lots of goodies in this image to enjoy!! Congrats on your Finalist!!


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May 25, 2010

 

Maria Morrow
  Congratulations on this charming finalist, Karen!


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May 25, 2010

 
- Janet McNeil

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  Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist!! What a lovely capture!!


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May 25, 2010

 

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  Good depiction of theme


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May 25, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Great pov Karen!! Congrats on this outstanding finalist!


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May 25, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Congratulations on this priceless finalist, Karen. Good luck in the next round.


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May 25, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your finalist!!! Darling Karen!


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May 25, 2010

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your win, Karen.


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May 25, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Big congratulations on going GOLD here Karen!!!


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May 25, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  So happy for you, Karen...congratulations on your beautiful winner!

Patti


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May 25, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Huge CONGRATZ. on your Theme Gold, Karen!

UB.


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May 26, 2010

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Congratulations on your big winner, Karen.


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May 26, 2010

 

Patricia Seidler
  CONGRATULATIONS KAREN!


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May 26, 2010

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  I love this, Karen!
Congratulations on the GOLD!
~♥~Lisa


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May 26, 2010

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Big congratulations on your beautiful Second Place win, Karen!!!


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May 26, 2010

 

Anita Hogue
  Congratulations, Karen! This is a wonderful winner!


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May 26, 2010

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Amazing win Karen - Big congrats.
JP


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May 26, 2010

 

Kathy L. Clark
  This is so wonderful Karen. Congrats on a truly heart touching winner.


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May 26, 2010

 

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  Congratulations on your outstanding Gold Award Karen. A very well deserving win for a very well deserving photo and great photographer and fiend.

Have a great day.

Brian


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May 26, 2010

 

Kathryn Wesserling
  "The Joy of Seeing this one Win!" Congratulations, Karen.


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May 26, 2010

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Congratulations on your outstanding 2nd place win!!!!!!!!!


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May 26, 2010

 

Ruth Grimm
  Congratulations on your fabulous win, Karen!! WTG!!!


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May 26, 2010

 
- 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
for this outstanding image! 8o)


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May 26, 2010

 

Memoriee G. Sconce
  Karen, Congratulations on this winning image.
Memoriee



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May 26, 2010

 
- Mitch Spence

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  I love this image, Karen, and I'm so please to see it go gold.


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May 26, 2010

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Great MT winner, congratulations!!


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May 26, 2010

 
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  Warm congratulations, Karen, it's a beauty!


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May 26, 2010

 

Sharon Sawyer
  WTG, Karen!! HUGE congratulations on your outstanding and well deserved Second Place Win!!!


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May 26, 2010

 
- Ken Smith

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  Super job, Karen. Congrats to you!!


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May 26, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Very glad to see the gold on this one, Karen -- congratulations!


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May 26, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Congrats on the Win!


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May 26, 2010

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  Simply WOnderFul... I love this image you caught here Karen... truly beautiful!!! I love people and your abilities to show this scene with all the emotion and life around them is AMAZING!!!!!!
I am thrilled to see this shot as a WINNER!!!!! Simply beautiful!!!
Into my Fav's...
SMILIN' BiG, CHRIS


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May 27, 2010

 
annbelusphotography.com - Ann H. Belus

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  Congratulations, Karen, on this wonderful winner!


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May 27, 2010

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Loved this the first time I saw it...and still do. Huge congrats, Karen, on the outstanding winner.


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May 27, 2010

 

Joseph T. Pilonero
  Congratulations, Karen, on your wonderful winner. TED


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May 27, 2010

 

Maria Coulson
  Karen, what a great captute! Congratulations.


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May 27, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Very glad to see this a Gold Winner, Karen! Congratulations!


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May 27, 2010

 
dmd-photo-art.com - Dominick M. Dimacale

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  Congratulations Karen on your Win!!!


Dominick


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May 28, 2010

 

Kim Andelkovic
  congrats on a wonderful win Karen.....whoo hoo WTG


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May 28, 2010

 

Karen Celella
  Heart felt gratitude to each and every one of you for your kind words! It's a thrill to receive a gold award in this field of amazing talent. Thank you for your inspiration!


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May 31, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is one of my favs, Karen! Huge congratulations on your SUPERB GOLD WINNER! Absolutely LOVE this!! Deb


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May 31, 2010

 

David M. Montero
  So expertly composed and the timing of the capture make it a winner. A well deserved congratulations Karen!!!


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May 31, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on this super winner, Karen!!!


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June 01, 2010

 
- Michael R. McKenney

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  I think this is an extraordinary photograph that captures the beauty and simplicity of family. I love your composition utilizing the other elements of the shot, and your timing could not have been more perfect. A great job, and added to my favorites. I love it!


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June 02, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on your terrific winner.


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June 02, 2010

 

Karen Celella
  Gosh, I'm running out of words to express my gratitude for all of your kind comments. Thank you so very much!!


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June 03, 2010

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  A belated Congratulations to you Karen. I am so happy that this picture was picked as a winner because it is so deserving and just a wonderful shot all together.


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June 05, 2010

 

Joni Earley
  There's not much I can add to all those comments above, but as I was looking through your gallery this image just struck me. The technical aspects are perfect..comp, lighting, etc., but the feeling of the image is what grabbed me, and made me long for the days when my children were younger and we spent happy days together. A wonderful capture of a simple, satisfying life, Karen! Congratulations!


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December 06, 2010

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  How cute! Love it!! I use to love to go to Lancaster PA. I lived in Carlisle. I tried many times to get a picture but was afraid as I heard they didn't like it. Nice work!


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