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Bosc Pears


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Bosc Pears
Bosc Pears
Bosc pears are native to Belgium and France. They were imported to the USA in the early 1800's and are now commercially grown in the Pacific Northwest. By the way, the background in this shot was hand painted by Pauline Palmer, my artist soulmate.

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buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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What a beautiful still life, Dave. The lighting and composition are wonderful and I love that hand painted background! Fantastic work all around!


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March 08, 2012

 

Carrie M. Groseclose
  Bravo Dave! This is absolutely gorgeous and I LOVE everything about this image. So well done!!


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March 08, 2012

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Gorgeous tones, light and comp. Dave.


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March 09, 2012

 

Gord MacEachern
  Bravo indeed Dave, a winner in my book, hope we have the pleasure of seeing this one again!!


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March 09, 2012

 
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  Wow Dave - This is Outstanding!! Great Job!


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March 09, 2012

 

Bill Houghton
  Outstanding still life Dave. Beautiful job, Bill


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March 09, 2012

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Dave,I agree with the rest.That is very beautiful still life my friend!!!


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March 09, 2012

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Beautiful still life Dave. Love the hand painted background.


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March 09, 2012

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  The beautiful hand painted background is perfect for this lovely still life. Excellent work, Dave.


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March 09, 2012

 

David Hurt
  You cannot beat a back ground created by your soulmate. Well done, love your comp and lighting.


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March 09, 2012

 

Renee Doyle
  As always Dave, simply outstanding work!!!


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March 10, 2012

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Wow your still life work is artistry at its finest. I am in awe of our work.


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March 10, 2012

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  This is simply fabulous, Monte. I love the tones on this and your light and set up is perfection. Hope to see it again!


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March 10, 2012

 

Danny B. Head
  A beautiful "mate" to, "Last Apple Standing"! Love the treatment!


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March 10, 2012

 

Ellen Hodges
  Gorgeous work, Dave!! The bg is perfect, too!!!


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March 10, 2012

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  A classic beauty, Dave!


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March 11, 2012

 

Debbie Bray
  Just like a painting, Dave!! LOVE it!


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March 11, 2012

 

Susan Fox
  Lovely still life, great lighting


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March 12, 2012

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Beautiful still life and that background is gorgeous!!

I normally use a Tamron 200-500 and I'm constantly adjusting the length depending how close the surfer is...for that shot, 270mm...


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March 12, 2012

 

Avril Young
  Stunning, looks awesome, love the background just so perfectly done...well done indeed!


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March 13, 2012

 

Stephen Zacker
  Fantastic still life. Like the lighting and that splash of Red


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March 13, 2012

 

Kaye Burazin
  you two are the dynamic duel


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March 14, 2012

 
- Carol Flisak

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  Beautiful still life, Dave... love the composition, tones and light! The hand-painted background is perfect!


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March 19, 2012

 

Marisol Pastor
  Excellent still life!


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March 20, 2012

 

Karen Celella
  Gorgeous still life, Dave!


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March 21, 2012

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  I think everyone has said it all, Dave! This is one of the best still lifes I have seen!


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March 24, 2012

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Gorgeous work, Dave!
Elegant, rich, and moody.
~♥~Lisa


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March 28, 2012

 

Sharon L. Doane
  Beautiful!!!


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March 28, 2012

 
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  Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Monte'!


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May 01, 2012

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on a beautiful finalist, Dave! Very best luck with this beauty!!


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May 02, 2012

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on a beautiful finalist. Dave.


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May 02, 2012

 
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  Congrats, Dave. Beautiful finalist.


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May 02, 2012

 

Debbie Bray
  A very well deserved finalist, Dave! Congratulations!!


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May 02, 2012

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Dave.


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May 02, 2012

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Happy to see this one again; congratulations on your beautiful Finalist, Dave!


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May 02, 2012

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  I LOVE THIS!!

What an amazing Finalist Dave, big congrats!

jo ann c.


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May 02, 2012

 

Gina Cormier
  Well there you go again Dave!!! Another creative and stunning image!! Congrats!!!


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May 02, 2012

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Congrats on this fine image becoming a finalist Dave. Good luck.


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  Gorgeous still life, Dave, congratulations on your finalist!


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May 03, 2012

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Congrats on this wonderful gold medal win Dave.


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May 04, 2012

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Dave,Big congratulations my friend!!!


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May 04, 2012

 

Carrie M. Groseclose
  Yay Dave! Huge congratulations on your wonderful WINNER!


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May 04, 2012

 

Debbie Bray
  Woohooo, congratulations Dave, just love this image, and a very well deserved winner!


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May 05, 2012

 

Renee Doyle
  BIG congrats to you Dave on this deserving winner!!!


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May 05, 2012

 

Danny B. Head
  I agree that this is a deserving winner. Congrats!


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May 05, 2012

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on a beautiful winner, Dave.


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May 05, 2012

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  Congrats on your beautiful winner, Monte'!!


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Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on a glorious winner, Dave!! WTG!!


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May 05, 2012

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  I've loved this one since the first time I saw it, Dave. Congratulations on your lovely winner.


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May 05, 2012

 

Patti Coblentz
  An amazing still life, Dave! Congratulations on you gold win!!!


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- Peggy Pfister

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  Gorgeous still life! Congratulations on the win!


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- Carol Flisak

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  Huge congrats on your well-deserved winner, Dave!


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Debra R. Harder
  Huge congratulations, Dave, on your BEAUTIFUL GOLD WINNER!! Deb


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- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  WTG Monte! Congrats on this beautiful piece of art, winner! Fabulous work!


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May 05, 2012

 
- Virginia Leone

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  Congrats on a beautiful winner!!


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- Robert K. Bemus

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  Congratulations on an awesome Win, Dave!!


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  Gorgeous winner, congratulations!


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May 06, 2012

 

Mike Clime
  Congratulations on your winner, Dave!


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May 06, 2012

 

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Well here we are, through thick and thin. It is a joy to be able to be supportive and to congratulate each other for another month of magnificent photographs during May, 2012. I send all of you my very best, Merna Nobile


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May 11, 2012

 

Lynn M. Whitt
  Congratulations on your beautiful win.


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May 11, 2012

 
- Rita Hill

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  Simply beautiful. Lighting, color and composition. One of my favorites for sure. Congrats on your gold also my friend.


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May 12, 2012

 

David M. Montero
  Thank you EVERYONE for your heartwarming comments. I am humbled beyond words. Thank you!


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May 12, 2012

 
- wolfie wolfe

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  Wonderful, Dave! "o)


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May 12, 2012

 

Wm Nosal
  Wonderful Image, Dave!
Congratulations!


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May 18, 2012

 
- Linda S. Smith

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  What a fantastic capture Dave! Love the attention to detail you put into all your photos. Great creative mind!


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May 21, 2012

 

Gunther Allen
  Outstanding still life!


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May 25, 2012

 

Don Christiana
  Dave congrats on a beautiful Gold Winner. "Bosc Pears", reminds me of an old classic oil painting. True perfection.


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May 30, 2012

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Awesome work here, Dave! Beautiful Winner!


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June 08, 2012

 

Stephanie Frey
  Congratulations on another beautiful winner!!


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Daniel Ruf
  Another stunning image. Congrats.


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June 15, 2012

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Love this! I also love still life images.....great capture and lighting. I also love the background..... can you explain how it is done? Thanks!


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June 25, 2012

 
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