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The Power Within


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   The Power Within
The Power Within
Resubmitted for the Monthly Theme, a digital fantasy image.

Kenton L. Elliott

 
 
 

Donna R. Moratelli
 

WOOOOoooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwww!! THis is unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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May 24, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Wooooowwww!!! That's really nice of you to say!!! Thank you very much, Donna!


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May 24, 2004

 

Paul Michko
  Great image, Kenton. Excellent composition.


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May 24, 2004

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  This is great, Kevin!!!


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May 24, 2004

 

Allan L. Whitehead
  Great abstract, Kenton, this is spectacular. I love all of this and the effects are simply stunning. Exceeding well done, my very good friend - Allan


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May 24, 2004

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Kenton!! LOL


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May 24, 2004

 

Kristen McKain
  cool image, Kenton!


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May 24, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much, Paul, Colette, Alan and Kristen. I sincerely appreciate your kind words! Kevin is fine, Colette, I've been called worse!! LOL. Thanks again.


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May 24, 2004

 

Colleen Braun
  amazing !!!!!


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May 24, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much, Colleen. I sure do appreciate your comments.


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May 24, 2004

 

Kathleen Clemons
  Another Woooooooooooooooowwwwwww!


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May 24, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Wow! Thank you, Kathleen! I really do appreciate your input!


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May 24, 2004

 

Karen Bacon
  This is awesome Kenton!


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May 24, 2004

 

Gianna Stadelmyer
  Well done, Kenton! This is fabulous!


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May 24, 2004

 

Donna R. Moratelli
  Kenton, I can't take my eyes off of this. It reminds me of a ship coming to shore.


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May 24, 2004

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  This is way cool Kenton! I only hate to think the hours this took!


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May 24, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much, Karen, Jan and Donna.
Most sincerely appreciated.
To be honest, Donna... when I start these types of little projects, I have nothing in mind, and just keep adding bits, removing others, and watching it develop. This original image was a curved handrail that was drab and boring, which started the whole thing.... Thank you again!


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May 24, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you, Claudia. It really only took about 1-1/2 hours, but was a good learning exercise for PS tools. I appreciate your comments very much.


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May 24, 2004

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Woooooooooow from me, too!!! Amazing!!!


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May 24, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  LOL.... thank you, Carolyn! What a nice lady you are! I really appreciate your comments.


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May 24, 2004

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Fantastic work on this, Kenton! Could you tell us how you did it?


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May 24, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
 
 
 
Thank you very much, Wally. The actual step by step would take too much space here, but I'll email you with a clearer explanation. Basically a very plain image of a curved hand rail, changing hue/sat to that, adding gradient and textured background and applying a Flexify and Xenofex 2 filter, plus some hand painting.
I'll include the original drab image just for information.
Thanks again, Wally. I appreciate your comments.


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May 24, 2004

 

Joy Brown
  OUTSTANDING!!!


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May 24, 2004

 

Susana Matos
  woooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwww from me toooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!
I am sure we´ll see this again, I really find this amazing!
Cheers from Portugal, Su


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May 24, 2004

 
- Kelly Abernathy

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  Another wwwwoooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwww! You're very talented! -K


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May 24, 2004

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Fantastic, very clever! It's amazing how you took it from start to finish.


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May 24, 2004

 

Lori Ditlefsen
  Wow Kenton! Very cool image! Very nice work on it! I just love it! Hope to see it again in the finals!


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May 24, 2004

 

June Marie Sobrito
  Terrific!!!


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May 24, 2004

 

Leanne M.E. Boyd
  Tres cool image, Kenton - A winning in my eyes at least!


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May 24, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  I sincerely appreciate the comments from each and every one of you. I truely mean that and Thank You so much, Joy, Susana, K., Deborah, Lori, June Marie and Leanne.
I highly value your opinions!
Thanks again.


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May 24, 2004

 

Dan Holm
  What more need be said? ... "Wow" pretty much sums it up!
Really great work, Kenton!


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May 24, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much, Dan. I really appreciate your comments.


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May 24, 2004

 
- Susan T. Evans

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  OUTSTANDING KENTON!!! JUST AMAZING, I AM GOING TO HAVE TO LEARN TO DO THIS. WOW FOR ME TOO!!!


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May 24, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much, Susan! I really appreciate your comments.


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May 24, 2004

 

Dorothy Neumann
  A belated WOW from me, too. I can't believe this wasn't a winner. We're not seeing much of your work recently, Kenton. I miss it!


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September 21, 2004

 

Kathleen Clemons
  Congrats on your POTD, Kenton. I still say, "Woooooooooooowwwww"!!!! :)


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September 21, 2004

 

Rob Friedman
  Congrats Kenton on your POTD! This is sooo cool! Awesome work!


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September 21, 2004

 

Allan L. Whitehead
  Cogratulations on the POTD Kenton, this is richly deserved, my friend - your friend, Allan


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September 21, 2004

 

Diane Dupuis
  WWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWW from me too!! Missed this the first time around - glad it got POTD!!! Fantastic work Kenton! Truly inspiring!


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September 21, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much Dorothy, Kathleen, Rob, Allan and Diane. Wow, I was really surprised when this came up. I really appreciate hearing from you all and hope to be posting more soon.
Best wishes.
Kenton


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September 21, 2004

 
kathleenkparkerphotography.com - Kathleen K. Parker

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  Congrats on POTD...fantastic work. A super good job and imagination at work.
kathleen


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September 21, 2004

 

Isabel L
  CONGRATS!!! Excellent shot!!!


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September 21, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much for your comments, Kathleen and Isabel. I sincerely appreciate hearing from you.
Best wishes,
Kenton


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September 21, 2004

 

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  Just like all of your photos, FANTASTIC!!


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September 21, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much Josselyne. What a nice thing to say! Very much appreciated!


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September 21, 2004

 

Keith L. Clayton
  This is the kind of work that makes this site worth visiting. Fantastic job!


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September 21, 2004

 

Donna R. Moratelli
  Well,well,well,well,well, POD huh???
THATS WONDERFUL KEN!
I'm sincerely very happy for you'!!
This picture needed some major reccognition!


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September 21, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  What nice comments Keith and Donna Rae!
Thanks a million!!!!
Best wishes,
Kenton


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September 21, 2004

 

Dale Ann Cubbage
  Fabulous piece of work, Kenton! congrats on POTD!


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September 21, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much for the kind words, Dale Ann. I really to appreciate hearing from you.
I wanted to mention to anyone interested that I have written out the exact step-by-step method I used to create this image using Photoshop. I would paste it here, but it's over a full page long. I would be more than happy to email it should anyone be interested. Just let me know.
Thanks again everyone and best wishes.
Kenton


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September 21, 2004

 

Casey A. Hanson
  I missed this Kenton, this is outstanding!
Very nice PS work and imagination!
Congrats on POTD, and I'm sure we'll
be seeing this again!


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September 21, 2004

 

David S. April
  execllent Photoshop work. It takes great imagination to work from your original image and end up with such an interesting fanatasy image. Great eye in seeing the possibilities. Congrats to you on a well deserved POTD.


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September 21, 2004

 

Damian P. Gadal
  WOW - Great work - Congrats!


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September 21, 2004

 

Ronald Balthazor
  Very exceptional work, Kenton. I'd be thrilled to receive your step by step explanation. Thanks.


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September 21, 2004

 

Mary McAllister
  Wow...talk about visual impact-truly stunning.


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September 21, 2004

 

Theresa McCloskey
  awesome and very very creative - I would be interested in the step by step -- :-)


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September 21, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much for the comments Casey, David, Damian, Ronald, Mary and Theresa. I most sincerely appreciate hearing from each of you.
Best wishes,
Kenton Elliott


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September 21, 2004

 

Carol Brill
  So fascinating to see the odyssey that this spectacular image took through your fertile imagination and excellent PS technique, Kenton, congratulations on your POTD and I look forward to seeing this one again!


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September 21, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much, Carol. I most sincerely appreciate hearing from you.
Best wishes.
Kenton


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September 21, 2004

 

Kathleen R. Struckle
  Just awesome Kenton!!You are extreamly talanted!! Congrats onPOTD!


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September 21, 2004

 

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  Great image. Very creative and imaginative. Love it, but is it photography?


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September 21, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much Kathleen and Marda! I really do appreciate your feedback. Good controversial question, Marda! That is the reason they have the categories of Digital Darkroom and Special Effects. Effects created with photographic images. Photography is an art form, and in this case the entire image is merely manipulations of photographic images. Without those original images, this final piece could not exist.
The controvery is probably the 'degree' of manipulation. Is it okay to change contrast and sharpness, but not color? How much 'changing' does it take before it is no longer photography? Combining two pictures in Photoshop.... changing a blue sky to a stormy one... none of the final images are straight from the camera, so are they photography? Where is the line you cross in digital manipulation before it cannot be called photography?
Even the famous and renowned Ansel Adams used darkroom effects, multiple negatives and burning techniques to achieve his final results.
I would very highly recommend a book available through BetterPhoto. That is Jim Zuckerman's Secrets to Great Photographs - "Digital Effects"
Thank you very much for bring up that question, Marda. Controversy is part of the learning process for all of us, and that's why we love BP so much.
Best wishes,
Kenton Elliott


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September 21, 2004

 

Anita Taylor
  Looks like the WOWS have it, Kenton! This is really incredible and inspires me to try a little harder with the Photoshop :)


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September 21, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you for your kind words, Anita. I sincerely appreciate your comments.


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September 21, 2004

 

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  This is really outstanding , I love how you done this ...WOW again and agian to a job well done. Keep up the wonderful work. It realy is a great title tooo! Hope to see more of ur wonderful works.


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September 21, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Wow, also, to those very nice comments, Susan. I really do appreciate hearing from you.


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September 22, 2004

 

Carol H. Rice
  Kenton, You have created an awesome art image from photographs and the digital darkroom. You had to be spiritually inspired and the trickle down system has inspired me to branch out and try new compositions with photographic art. Please send me your step by step directions.

Carol Rice
rice.carol@insightbb.com


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September 22, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Hello Carol. Thank you for your comments. I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed the result and I'll get that in an email right away....
Best wishes.
Kenton


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September 22, 2004

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  You are a true artist. I would love to learn how to do this also. I do alot of manipulations with color and filters but this is a work of art. Love it Kenton, congratulations!!!!!


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September 22, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much for your kind words, Donna. I sincerely appreciate hearing from you. I will email the step by step.
Thanks again.


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September 22, 2004

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Incredible work Kenton ~ congrats on POTD!


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October 09, 2004

 

Susana Matos
  just my opinion... you should resubmitt this in "digital darkroom" cathegorie, I think, because this is a WINNER all over it and can only understand it hasn´t been selected if you chose the wrong cathegorie....??!!
Outstanding work!
Cheers from Portugal, Su


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October 09, 2004

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you so much for your comments Susan and Susana. I will definitely consider what you say, Susana and sincerely thank you both for your kind words.
Best wishes.
Kenton


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October 09, 2004

 

Kenneth Mucke
  wow...this is an amazong piece of work...incredibly creative..very well done


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June 26, 2006

 

Arlene Krassner
  Kenton I how did I miss this one. You are a magician. This should have been more than Photo of the Day!

As you can guess, I adore it.


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December 23, 2006

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much Kenneth and Arlene. I really appreciate your comments. Arlene.. Photoshop is the magician, we just wave the wand around!!! :-)
Thanks again!


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December 23, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Hi Kenton,

I agree with Arlene, you really should consider resubmitting this creative piece.

Also, I wanted to wish you a great holiday weekend!!


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December 23, 2006

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much Donna! Best wishes to you and yours!


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December 23, 2006

 

Donna R. Moratelli
  I absolutly love this one! great for the monthly theme!!!!!!


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December 24, 2006

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Hello Donna ! Thanks a million !
Merry Christmas to all at BP!


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December 24, 2006

 

Ivan Chacon
  Absolutly Amamazing, beautiful work Kenton congratulations and Happy Holydays! :)


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December 26, 2006

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Hello Ivan. Thank you very much for your comments! Best wishes for the New Year!


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December 26, 2006

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  Kenton. Your work is very creative and interesting. I admire your PS skills


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December 26, 2006

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much, Cheryl. I sincerely appreciate your comments.


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December 26, 2006

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congratulations, Kenton!!!


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January 24, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  A huge congratulations on your Finalist win Kenton. Best of luck in the next round!!!!!!!!!!!


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January 24, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much Colette and Donna!


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January 24, 2007

 

Remi Trepanier
  Congratulations on your finalist


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January 24, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Hello Remi.... Thank you very much!


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January 24, 2007

 

Donna R. Moratelli
  EXCELLENT!! I LOVE this one! A Big congratulations to you and best of luck in the next round!!


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January 25, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Hello Donna! Thanks a million!


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January 25, 2007

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round.


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January 25, 2007

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Congrats Kenton on your wonderful creation and Finalist! Jeff


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January 25, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Hello Kay and Jeff. Thank you very much for your comments.


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January 25, 2007

 

Arlene Krassner
  Way to go Kenton. I'm so glad this was re-entered. Good luck with the next round.


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January 25, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thanks a million Arlene. Great to hear from you and sincerely appreciated.


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January 25, 2007

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Kenton, huge Congratulations on this Awesome Winner!!


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January 25, 2007

 
- Jill Odice

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  Wonderful winner :-)


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January 25, 2007

 

Vladan D. Djordjevic
  Congratulations on your Winner!!!


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January 25, 2007

 

Vladan D. Djordjevic
  Congratulations on your Winner!!!


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January 25, 2007

 
johnvroscich.com - John V. Roscich

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  CONGRATULATIONS ON A GREAT WINNER
JOHN


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January 25, 2007

 

HuHu Lin
  Wow,congrats to your winnner Kenton!
After several months almost a year since I know you,you finally win this one.You definitely deserve this glory.


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January 25, 2007

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your second place winner.


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January 25, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you so much SuSana, Jill, Vladan, John, HuHu and Kay. The comments from each of you are truely appreciated.


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January 25, 2007

 

Nadya Johnson
  Kenton, "Spectacular" does not begin to cover this incredible, creative piece of art! Both your vision and your work are Beyond Superb! Congratulations on this truly awesome winning image!


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January 25, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Wow... thank you very much Nadya! I really to appreciate such a nice comment...


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January 25, 2007

 

Donna R. Moratelli
  Wow, I happy for you. COngratulations on your win,Kenton!


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January 26, 2007

 

Donna R. Moratelli
  Wow, I happy for you. COngratulations on your win,Kenton!


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January 26, 2007

 

Paul G Slate
  Congratulations a beautiful winner Kenton!! Great shot!!! I thought this was going to be the winner!!


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January 26, 2007

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congratulations on your WIN, Kenton!!


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January 26, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thanks a million Donna, Paul and Colette. What nice things to say and I really do appreciate your input....


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January 26, 2007

 
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  Kenton, congratulations on your Second Place Win.


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January 26, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Hello Janine! Thank you very much!!


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January 26, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Hello Kenton, I've enjoyed looking through your gallery after seeing today's POTD. This image is truly superb! Not a suprise that it won a Gold on Betterphoto, and I'm sure it could win many other awards elsewhere! :D


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February 28, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Hello Colleen. Thank you so much for your kind comments. I truely appreciate them.


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February 28, 2007

 

Donna R. Moratelli
  This display of talent has become a classic; Kenton!


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February 28, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Wow... what a nice thing to say! Thank you, Donna...


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February 28, 2007

 

Milan Banik
  superb creation ,congrates friend.


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March 01, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much, Milan. Nice to hear from you....


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March 01, 2007

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Super capture, Kenton ... Nice Nice Work!! ... Congrats on boththe PoTD as well as your 2nd Place winner ... steve


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March 15, 2007

 

Kenton L. Elliott
  Thank you very much, Steve!


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March 15, 2007

 

Patrick R. McMullen
  Very good PS work Kenton! Congratualtions on it!
Pat


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September 01, 2007

 
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