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The Classy Lady


 
BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   The Classy Lady
The Classy Lady
Shot on an overcast day and used gold reflector.

Linda D. Lester

 
 
 
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Beautiful tones and lighting, Linda.


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July 11, 2010

 

Vickie J. Jenkins
  So beautiful. The lighting is absolutely perfect.


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July 11, 2010

 
- Linda D. Lester

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member since: 1/9/2005 Wow this is stunning Linda, gorgeous tones and details.


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July 11, 2010

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Glorious!! Thanks for the compliment on mine...not too bad for somebody who doesn't own a macro lens, I guess.


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July 11, 2010

 
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  Beautifully captured Linda!


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July 11, 2010

 
- Ken Smith

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  That would be you, huh?? :-) Super work...nice lighting, Linda!


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July 11, 2010

 

Douglas Pignet
  Nice work on this beauty...Well done


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July 11, 2010

 

Danny B. Head
  The magnolia...a southern classic! Beautiful job!


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July 11, 2010

 

Marsha S. Smith
  So beautiful! That wonderful golden glow is perfect on this true Southern Belle.


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July 11, 2010

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Linda,that is a gorgeous capture of Magnolia.Wish it grew out here!!!


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July 11, 2010

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Gorgeous tones, light and details. Excellent work Linda.
JP


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July 11, 2010

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Beautiful blossom with rich creamy colors and lovely tones. Stunning...


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July 11, 2010

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Fantastic capture of this beautiful magnolia with beautiful glowing light and fine details, Linda!!!


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July 11, 2010

 
- William C. Raco

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  Gorgeous color, light and composition
Very fine photo, Linda


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July 11, 2010

 

Liz blahh
  Beautiful!


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July 11, 2010

 

Anita Hogue
  A real beauty, Linda!


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July 11, 2010

 

Jeana Clark
 
Outstandingly beautiful Linda!!!

~J~


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July 11, 2010

 

Randy A. Myers
  Nice job with the reflector. Well done post work also.


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July 11, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  So very elegant!!! Totally gorgeous Linda!


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July 11, 2010

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Gorgeous lighting and composition Linda.


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July 11, 2010

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  WOWZER!! Beautiful!


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July 11, 2010

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  Absolutely gorgeous Linda!! Love the beautiful light here!


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July 11, 2010

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Stunning light and clarity, Linda! Just beautiful!


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July 11, 2010

 

Margaret R. Barry
  Beautiful tones, light and detail, Linda!


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July 12, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Stunning capture, Linda.


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July 12, 2010

 

Shirley A. Kinney
  Beautiful, Linda.


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July 12, 2010

 

Husain Akhtar
  Delicately captured - excellent work!


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July 12, 2010

 

Dianna Murphy
  Wow, really gorgeous.


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July 12, 2010

 

Hal Bambrick
  Just EXCELLENT Linda!!!!!.


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July 12, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL, Linda! It looks like a gorgeous painting. The lighting, tones, colors and comp are just perfect. Superb...as always! jsb


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July 12, 2010

 

Avril Young
  I agree it looks like a painting...and that looks like it is made of gold...outstanding work..


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July 12, 2010

 

Diane Pignet
  Outstanding Image Linda


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July 13, 2010

 

Shawn Jennings
  Beautiful image, Linda! Fantastic lighting!


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July 15, 2010

 
emptynestphotos.com - Agnes Fegan

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  This is so beautiful Linda!!!


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July 15, 2010

 

Kathleen Brennan
  This is a lovely and very artistic image!


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July 15, 2010

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  Wow, Linda - this is a gorgeous magnolia blossom superbly captured and beautifully presented!! It's truly a fabulous floral image, my friend!! :o)


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July 18, 2010

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Doesn't get any better than this....I can visualize it hanging in a home with Ethan Alan designs!


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July 22, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Beautiful capture -- tones, light, effects are all perfect, Linda. Just saw this in Editor's Picks. Congratulations.


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July 26, 2010

 
- Songbird Cline

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  gorgeous!! Ill have to get a reflactor!


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July 27, 2010

 

Melissa Olsen
  Knew this was a winner when I first saw it. Beautiful!


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December 13, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Gorgeous as always!!! Big congrats on another beautiful finalist Linda!


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December 13, 2010

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  Congratulations!!
;) CC


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December 13, 2010

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  Congratulations on this graceful Finalist, Linda!


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December 13, 2010

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Love the look using that gold reflector gave this beauty. CONGRATULATIONS on the FINALIST my friend.


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December 13, 2010

 
emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  Nice tones with the gold R. Congrats again Linda.


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December 13, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Congrats on this gorgeous finalist!


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December 13, 2010

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Beautiful shot, congratulations!


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December 13, 2010

 
- Ken Smith

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  Another typical winning month for you, Ms Lester. Congrats to you...very well deserved!


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December 13, 2010

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  A gorgeous finalist, Linda!
Congratz!
~♥~Lisa


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December 13, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on your stunning finalist, Linda.


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December 13, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Gorgeous finalist, Linda...congratulations!


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December 13, 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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December 13, 2010

 

Anita Hogue
  Absolutely gorgeous finalist! Congratulations!


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December 14, 2010

 

Shawn Jennings
  Great lighting on this, Linda! Congratulations on your finalist!


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December 14, 2010

 

Stephanie Frey
  Congratulations on another beautiful finalist, Linda!


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December 14, 2010

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Beautiful lighting and tones. Congratulations on a wonderful finalist.


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December 14, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Fabulous lighting and gorgeous tones, Linda! CONGRATULATIONS on your superb FINALIST and Good luck in the next round!


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December 14, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  it;s a beauty... huge congrats!


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December 15, 2010

 
southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

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  Very classy finalist, Linda, congrats!


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December 15, 2010

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  Congrats on your Golden 2nd Place Award.
So well deserved.
:) CC


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December 15, 2010

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  A beautiful work of art, Linda! Congrats on your win :)


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December 15, 2010

 

Kathy Cline
  JUST BEAUTIFUL
MERRY CHRISTMAS

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December 15, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Big congratulations on your glorious winner, Linda!!!


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December 15, 2010

 

Randy A. Myers
  Dang girl. You racked up this month. Congratulations. Good job!


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December 15, 2010

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Linda on your beautiful win!


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December 15, 2010

 
- Ken Smith

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  Whoo hooo...multiple winners. Congrats again, Linda!


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December 15, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  A classy win for a classy photographer!! WTG, Linda! You're on a roll!! Huge congratulations again! jsb


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December 15, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  WOW! You've hit the jackpot this month, Linda! And the recognition is so well-deserved! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ON ANOTHER OUTSTANDING GOLD WINNER!


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December 15, 2010

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Thank you very much!!!!!!


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December 15, 2010

 

frank w. degenhardt
  I love the beauty of this flower and the way you did it with the gold reflector, really adds to that beauty.
CONGRATULATIONS on the SECOND PLACE WIN my friend.


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December 15, 2010

 
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  Congratulations Linda on your Win #3

Dominick


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December 15, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  it's a beauty... congratulations!


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December 15, 2010

 

Michelle Alton
  Another jewel of a shot, Linda. Congratulations again!


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December 15, 2010

 

Anita Hogue
  A gorgeous winner! Congratulations, Linda!


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December 15, 2010

 

Mike Clime
  Congratulations on your winner, Linda!


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December 15, 2010

 

Kim Andelkovic
  Congratulations awesome win :-)


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  Congratulation on this wonderful winner Linda. WTG


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December 15, 2010

 

Jeana Clark
 
A Fantastic and Well Deserved WIN!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN LINDA!!!!!

~J~


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December 15, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Classy for sure!!!! Huge congrats on another outstanding winner!! Triple GOLD - WTG!!!


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December 15, 2010

 

Stephanie Frey
  Congratulations on this beautiful winner, Linda!


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December 15, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Congrats on this gorgeous winner Linda!


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December 15, 2010

 

Bill Johnson
  Linda, Fantastic image. Congrats on your win.


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December 15, 2010

 
emptynestphotos.com - Agnes Fegan

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  Congrats Linda...this is a beauty!


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December 15, 2010

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Beautiful light on this blossom, congrats again!!!


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December 15, 2010

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Great job, congratulations!!


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December 15, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations on this beautiful winner, Linda!!


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December 15, 2010

 

Katarina Mansson
  Congratulations on your beautiful winner Linda!


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December 15, 2010

 
- Cindy Bendush

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  Big congrats on your excellent winner Linda!


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December 15, 2010

 

Alan L. Borror
  Congratulation on another excellent winner, Linda!


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December 16, 2010

 
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  This is really lovely. Congratulations, Linda!


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December 16, 2010

 

Susan M. Hembree
  Beautiful, Linda! Congratulations!


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December 16, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  Congratulations


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December 16, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  CONGRATULATIONS yet again on your third Second Place GOLD, Linda. What a month for you! WTG!

UB.


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December 16, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Ya hit the jackpot, my friend! Congratulations yet again! :-) k


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December 16, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATINS on another gorgeous Winner, Linda! WTG!


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December 16, 2010

 
- Irene Colling

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  Beautiful floral Linda. The highlighted center gives the image extra impact.

Congratulations on your winning photo.


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December 16, 2010

 

Mary K. Robison
  Congratulations on all your well earned wins, Linda. This macro is stunning, especially the glowing light in the center.


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December 17, 2010

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  Another GORGEOUS WInner Linda
CONGRATULATIONS!! YGG!!


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December 17, 2010

 

Merna L. Nobile
  It is my honor to congratulate and celebrate your award for November, 2010. Merna


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December 17, 2010

 

Michael Umbreit
  Linda - Even more congratulations!! - Mike


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December 18, 2010

 

Shawn Jennings
  Congratulations on another beautiful win, Linda!


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December 19, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Absolutely GORGEOUS Linda! Congratulations on your win!!!!!


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December 21, 2010

 
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