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A New Day in Venice


 
BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   A New Day in Venice
A New Day in Venice

Patti Coblentz

 
 
 
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So pretty, Patty; I love the tones in the sky, and that gorgeous blue fabric.


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May 01, 2012

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you, Chris!


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May 01, 2012

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats on your finalist! :)


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May 01, 2012

 
- Carol Flisak

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  Lovely image, Patty... love the light and clarity! Congrats on your finalist!


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May 01, 2012

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Big congratulations, Patti! Beautiful Finalist!


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May 01, 2012

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congratulations on your wonderful finalist Patti!!!


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May 01, 2012

 

Maria Coulson
  Congratulations Patricia! Good luck in the next round.


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May 02, 2012

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Huge CONGRATZ Patti on this terrific Finalist, good luck up next!

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May 02, 2012

 

Danny B. Head
  I really like the steps in the foreground! Congrats!


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May 02, 2012

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Congrats on your beautiful finalist.


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May 02, 2012

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  This is just beautiful, Patti, and not at all surprising to see it as a finalist. The colors are lovely and the scene inviting. Congratulations and good luck in the next round.


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May 02, 2012

 

Katarina Mansson
  Such a abeautiful view and capture - congratulation on your finalist Patti!


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May 02, 2012

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Patti.


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May 02, 2012

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Ah, and now another chance to view it and congratulate you!


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johnriveraphotoart.com - John Rivera

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  Congrats on this beautiful finalist!


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May 02, 2012

 

Lorna Shutter
  Wow!!! Absolutely STUNNING, Patti!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award!!!!! Good luck in the next round!!! :)
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May 02, 2012

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Beautiful photo, Patricia. Congratulations on your finalist.


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emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  Don't know how I missed this one Patti. Awesome and congrats on stunning finalist.


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May 02, 2012

 

Bunny Snow
  Beautiful lighting and composition, Patti. How I miss Venice, and how well your captured its essence. Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Patti!!!


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May 02, 2012

 

Daniella Puente
  Congratulations on this wonderful capture Patti, love it!


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May 02, 2012

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Beautiful. Congrats on the finalist friend.


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May 02, 2012

 
- Mitch Spence

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  What a sight to start one's day, Patti. Congratulations.


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May 02, 2012

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations Patti, what a beautiful scene and finalist!


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- Patrick Rouzes

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  Congratulations, Patti!


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- Tamara K. Walker

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  Beautiful, congratulations.


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May 02, 2012

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Congrats Patti on this gorgeous finalist!


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May 02, 2012

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you very much!!


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- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Congrats on this lovely finalist Patti. Good luck.


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May 02, 2012

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Beautiful Finalist! Congrats!


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- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  So great seeing this again Patricia. I love Venice. Congrats on this outstanding shot that reminds me how wonderful this place is.


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May 02, 2012

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you Heather, Carol, and Rey!


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May 03, 2012

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Lovely light, color, and composition, Patricia! This is a beautiful image of a beautiful place - I hope I can return one day. Congratulations on your well-deserved finalist.


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May 03, 2012

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you, Lindley!


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May 03, 2012

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  Holy Mackeral!!!!


This is beautiful Patti!!

Must be a Winner!!

Congratulations!!!!


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May 03, 2012

 

Patti Coblentz
  I pick you on my team:)))
Thanks, Mel!


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May 03, 2012

 

Lorna Shutter
  Can I be a cheerleader, Ms. Patti? Photobucket


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May 03, 2012

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  This is so wonderful! Congratulations!


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May 04, 2012

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you very much, Marilyn!

Ha, Lorna...you mean you would give up your spot as the RING LEADER...LOL?!


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May 04, 2012

 
- 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 04, 2012

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Patricia,A big cogratulations on this beautiful finalist my friend!!!


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Tammy Espino
  Congrats on your awesome win! :)


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May 04, 2012

 
- Bob Cournoyer

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  Beautiful Gold, Patti... :-)


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- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Congrats on this wonderful gold medal win Patti.


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  WTG, Ms. Patti! A spectacular Gold Win! Warmest congrats!


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- Stefania Barbier

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  congratulations on your wonderful winner!!!


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Katarina Mansson
  Glad to see this beauty in the winners circle. Congratulations Patti!


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Renee Doyle
  Beautiful Patti!! Congratulations!


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Danny B. Head
  Beautiful image, Patti! Congrats on the win!


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Thomas E. Hinds
  Congratulations, Patti, on this Winner!


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- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on a beautiful winner, Patti.


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Lorna Shutter
  Woo Hoo!!! I knew this would turn into Gold!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place Win for this incredibly beautiful capture, Patti!!! WTG!!! :)
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- Carol Flisak

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  Huge congrats on your wonderful winner, Patti!


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  Congrats on your gorgeous win, Patti!!


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May 05, 2012

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you all so much!


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Phyllis H. Burchett
  BIG congrats Patti on your win!!!


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- Bojan Bencic

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  Fantastic photo, Patricia. Congratulations on your win.


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May 05, 2012

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you Phyllis, and Bojan!


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Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on an awesome winner, Patti!!


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- Christine Czernin

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  Many congratulations on your beautiful win. You caugh the perfect mood, Patti.


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- Gail Vitikacs

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  Indeed a beautiful winner!


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Patti Coblentz
  Thank you Ellen, Christine, and Gail!


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- Lindley Johnson

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  Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Patricia - one of my favorites!


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- Michele Peterson

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  Patti, wow this is an incredible photo. The blue really stands out in such a pretty way, and the whole image has such a magical feel and look to it. Congratulations on this wonderful winner!!


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May 05, 2012

 

David Phalen
  BIG Congrats on a stunning Winner!!


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May 05, 2012

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you very much Lindley, Michele, and Dave!


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Carla Capra Anderson
  Congratulations, Patricia!
Beautiful image.


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emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  The tones of GOLD were in this from the beginning. Congratulations on a fabulous winner, Patricia.


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May 05, 2012

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  How wonderful to see you in the Winners column again, Patti! This is a marvelous composition and a nice original take on a famous shooting location - it has your signature creative look all over it! Love the muted pastel tones in the sky offset by the great blue boats. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS SUPERB GOLD MEDAL WIN!


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Patti Coblentz
  Thank you so much Carla, Emile, and Rona!


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Marilyn Cornwell
  Such a beautiful Winner! Congratulations!


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Carol L. Fowler
  Wonderful capture! Congrats!


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Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WTG on this fantastic winner! :-) k


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Debra R. Harder
  This is a fantastic image, Patti! Huge congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL GOLD WINNER!! Deb


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May 06, 2012

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Glad to see this beauty go on to win! Congratulations!


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- Mitch Spence

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  Excellent gold, Patti. Congratulations to you.


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May 06, 2012

 

Stephen Zacker
  Beautiful. Congratulations, Patricia


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May 06, 2012

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Cool Winner, Patti. To be able to get a Winner out of only 2 entries you submitted is remarkable in itself too. CONGRATZ !!!

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May 06, 2012

 
- Amanda J. Tanner

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  Congratulations on this beautiful winner Patricia.


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May 07, 2012

 
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  This is so beautiful ... congrats on your win!!!


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May 08, 2012

 
- Laura E. Swan

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ON YOUR AMAZING WINNER PATTI!!! WOWZA!

Your heart goes into your work and it sure shows!

Have missed you.

-Laura :) xo


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May 08, 2012

 

Merna L. Nobile
  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 09, 2012

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  Amazing Venice and an amazing winner. A huge Congrats on this well deserved award Patricia.


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May 09, 2012

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you so much for your generous comments!


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May 10, 2012

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Huge congrats, Patti, on this beautiful winner.


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May 10, 2012

 

Julianne Bradford
  A belated congratulations on this exceptional winner Patricia!


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May 11, 2012

 

David M. Montero
  Congratulations on scoring gold with this splendid capture Patricia! Marvelous work!


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May 12, 2012

 

Wm Nosal
  Beautiful, Patricia!
Congratulations


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May 17, 2012

 
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  Congratulations on this winner, Patti!!! Love this scene, so represenative of this wonderfully unique city!


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May 18, 2012

 
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