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Luke's Arrival


 
BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Luke's Arrival
Luke's Arrival

This moment says SO much.

Cristi Bastian

 
 
 

Tammy D. Ferren
 

This moment says it ALL! Awesome timing and capture of a precious moment to remember!


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July 20, 2011

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Oh my,what a beautiful photo -- The expressions, focus and composition are all perfect. I am actually viewing this from a labor and delivery room where we are awaiting the birth of our first grandchild -- what we wouldn't give for a keepsake like this! Congratulations on your well deserved finalist, Cristi.


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August 25, 2011

 

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  very composition which tells the whole story in a single shot. kudos.


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August 25, 2011

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congratulations on your gorgeous finalist!!!


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August 25, 2011

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  A fantastic finalist!
~♥~Lisa


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August 25, 2011

 

Michelle Alton
  Nikki's remarks reflect exactly what I would have said if I were as clever as she is! A wonderful winner, Cristi. Congratulatons!


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August 26, 2011

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  spectacular... congratulations on your winner!!!


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August 26, 2011

 

Cristi Bastian
  Thank you SO much everyone!! And thank you for the second place win! I'm very excited! This is one of my favorite images I've ever taken. My dear friend gave birth last month and did it naturally- surrounded by her sister, her best friend, her doula, her nurse, midwife and husband. I was SO grateful to be a part of it. I love photography and images that TELL a story - that show and capture emotion. Mommy hadn't seen the baby yet and you can tell from her expression here that she's like, "Let me get my hands on him!!" And everyone clapping in pure joy as they were introduced for the first time. And the baby - with eyes looking straight to Heaven. Sigh. Love. Thanks again!!


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August 26, 2011

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Congratulations again, Cristi. I was so glad to see this remarkable capture go Gold! It's wonderful to read the story behind the image and to realize that their joy was both heartfelt and spontaneously expressed.


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August 28, 2011

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  A fine B&W presentation Cristi! An excellent finalist/winner!!! Congratulations!


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August 29, 2011

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!

UB.


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August 31, 2011

 

Merna L. Nobile
 


Great photographers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.
Congratulations for your achievement, August, 25, 2011. Merna


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September 07, 2011

 
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