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Working Dog


 
BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest FIRST PLACE Winner   Working Dog
Working Dog
Murphy poses for his portrait at the end of a long day on the farm!

Phyllis H. Burchett

 
 
 
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Lovely portrait. Beautifully done.

Mary Lou


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October 09, 2012

 

Ken Beatty
  Wow! Nice image and perfect moment!


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October 09, 2012

 

Dale Hardin
  Excellent portrait Phyllis and super composition as well. Love the effects you've applied.


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October 09, 2012

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  How beautiful, Phyllis! Fantastic light!


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October 09, 2012

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Thanks everyone! No special effects just one off camera flash.


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October 09, 2012

 
- Cliff & Patti Smith

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  Gorgeous!


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October 09, 2012

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  OMG! This is a gorgeous portrait of Murphy, Phyllis! Love it!


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October 09, 2012

 

Terry T. Ruvalcaba
  Beautiful! well captured, great light!


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October 10, 2012

 

Michelle Alton
  INSTANT an!! high ranking FAVORITE


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October 10, 2012

 

Carol A. Grady
  This is beautiful Phyllis. What a great capture of a regal looking Murphy!


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October 11, 2012

 
- Linda S. Smith

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  Beautiful dog and gorgeous capture Phyllis!


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October 17, 2012

 
- Mitch Spence

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  I am in love with this portrait, Phyllis. It is absolutely beautiful.


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October 17, 2012

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Another favorite for me, Phyllis! A SUPERB dog portrait - and it is so beautifully composed - the lighting is fantastic! I always end up with flare when shooting into the sun (but then I never use off-camera flash either)! This is really stunning.


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October 17, 2012

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Thank you so much everyone for your comments!!! ☺


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October 18, 2012

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  What a fantastic find, totally awesome
Phyllis, love the shadows of the fence and the beautiful dogs expression in his eyes!

jo ann c.


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October 25, 2012

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Straight into my faves, Phyllis. Love it.


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October 28, 2012

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  WOW!! This is outstanding! Beautiful work!


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November 21, 2012

 

Lyn Darlington
  This is fantastic! Congrats on your finalist!!!


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December 27, 2012

 

Nadia Paul
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Phyllis!


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December 27, 2012

 
marylouolson.com - Mary L. Olson

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  Congratulations on the finalist. Well and truly deserved.


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December 28, 2012

 

Danny B. Head
  Love it, Phyllis! Congrats!


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December 28, 2012

 

Nancy Marie Ricketts
  Congratulations, Phyllis, on this superb finalist!


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December 28, 2012

 
- Ken Smith

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  Superb, Phyllis. Congrats on your finalist!!


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December 28, 2012

 
- Sherran Andersen

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  Congrats.


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December 28, 2012

 
emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Phyllis


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December 28, 2012

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats on this awesome finalist!! :)


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December 28, 2012

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  I knew we would see this again! Congrats, Phyllis!


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December 28, 2012

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Phyllis, I do so love this image. It's a winner in every way.


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December 28, 2012

 
- Kimber Wallwork-Heineman

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  This is a wonderful capture. Congratulations


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December 28, 2012

 

Marcel J. Fernandez
  Congratulations, Phyllis on your WOW Finalist.


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December 28, 2012

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  incredible, Phyllis.........congrats!


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December 28, 2012

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  What a lovely portrait, Phyllis!

Congrats on this beautiful finalist!
Debby


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December 28, 2012

 

Diane M. Dority
  Stunning! Congrats on a beautiful capture.


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December 29, 2012

 

Merna L. Nobile
 


January is a month of reflection for me, I remember how privileged I was to observe all the outstanding work and beautiful photographs of the past year. For the last time this year, I would be honored to congratulate you for your spectacular work and willingness to share with all of us, Happy New Year, Merna Nobile


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December 29, 2012

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Sorry I'm late, been out of town...thanks everyone!!! ☺


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December 29, 2012

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Beautiful Doggie Portrait- Conrgats!


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December 30, 2012

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats and best luck, Phyllis!!! Hope Murphy finds some gold for you!


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December 30, 2012

 

John Connolly
  Congratulations on your finalist Phyllis! Murphy is a great name for this working dog!


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December 30, 2012

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on a stunning finalist, Phyllis.


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December 30, 2012

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist,Phyllis!!!!!


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December 30, 2012

 

Mary K. Robison
  Congratulations on this gorgeous and very special portrait making Finalist, Phyllis! Easy to see why the judges selected it.
Also easy to see the silver badge turning to gold for this.


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December 30, 2012

 

Ujjwal Mukherjee
  Congratulations on your excellent finalist,Phyllis!!


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December 30, 2012

 

Karen Slagle
  Congrats on your fabulous finalist, Phyllis.


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December 31, 2012

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is a GOLD winner IMHO!!! I LOVE THIS, Phyllis!! Huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING finalist!


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December 31, 2012

 
marylouolson.com - Mary L. Olson

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  Phyllis, I definitely second Debra's comment. It's a winner in my book!


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December 31, 2012

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Congrats on another excellent and engaging finalist, Phyllis!

Debby


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April 28, 2013

 

Nadia Paul
  Another beauty Phyllis - congrats!


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emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  Congrats on this being a finalist in Dec 2012 and again in March 2013.


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April 29, 2013

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Congrats on your beautiful WINNER, Phyllis!!!


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April 29, 2013

 

Liz blahh
  Beautiful, congratulations!


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newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Huge congrats Phyllis, on this well deserved 1st Place Winner!

Debby


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April 29, 2013

 
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  I just love your work, Phyllis! Congrats on your wonderful First Place win!


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April 29, 2013

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on a fab winner, Phyllis!!!


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April 29, 2013

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  So thrilled to see Murphy with First Place Gold, Phyllis! I have always loved this capture! Huge Congrats, my friend!


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April 29, 2013

 

Nancy Marie Ricketts
  Congratulations, Phyllis, on your superb First Place GOLD!!


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April 29, 2013

 

Robin R.
  Congrats on this beautiful portrait. Wonderful lighting.


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April 29, 2013

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Awesome is the word here, Phyllis. BIG CONGRATZ ON THE FIRST PLACE WIN!!

UB.


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April 29, 2013

 

Nadia Paul
  Congrats on your well deserved win Phyllis!


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April 29, 2013

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  Congratulations on your wonderful winner !


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April 30, 2013

 
- Dayna Cain

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  This is such an amazing image Phyllis. HUGE congrats on your win!


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April 30, 2013

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Fantastic portrait, Phyllis. Congratulations on your win!


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April 30, 2013

 

Chris Schlosser
  Beautiful lighting and capture , Phyllis! Congrats on your gold winner!


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April 30, 2013

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Phyllis on your fabulous First Place Win!


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April 30, 2013

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on a beautiful winner, Phyllis.


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April 30, 2013

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  What a beauty....love that light!
Congratulations!


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April 30, 2013

 
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  Warmest congrats on a fabulous First Place Win, Phyllis!


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  Congratulations on your fabulous first place winner Phyllis.


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April 30, 2013

 

Linda A. Braddock
  Phyllis, Congratulations on this beautiful first place winner!


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  I am so glad the judges (whoever they might be) gave this the award it deserves.

Mary Lou


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April 30, 2013

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  This is outstanding!
CONGRATULATIONS!!


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April 30, 2013

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Awesome 1st Place winner Phyllis!

Big congratulations!


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April 30, 2013

 

Daniella Puente
  Wonderful photo, congratulations!


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April 30, 2013

 

Debra R. Harder
  Yeah! So happy to see this beauty win FIRST PLACE, Phyllis! I loved it the first time I saw it. HUGE CONGRATS!!!!


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April 30, 2013

 

Karen Celella
  Congratulations on your outstanding winner, Phyllis!


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April 30, 2013

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  I wondered why this image did not get a win the first time. Congrats on your outstanding First Place Winner, Phyllis!


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April 30, 2013

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations on your brilliant First Place Gold.


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April 30, 2013

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Extraordinary light, shadows, and composition, Phyllis! Big congratulations on your outstanding First Place Winner!


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April 30, 2013

 
- Mitch Spence

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  It's been gold for me since I first saw it, Phyllis. Congratulations to you.


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April 30, 2013

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Phyllis,Congratulations my friend on this beautiful win!!!


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April 30, 2013

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  This not only caught my heart, but wrapped its arms around it, Phyllis. Perfection in every way. One of the best photos I've ever seen. Truly gorgeous. Huge congrats on this beautiful beautiful Winner, Phyllis.


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April 30, 2013

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Thank you so very much everyone...I'm in Colorado at a shoot so haven't had much time to comment but will get caught up soon.


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April 30, 2013

 
- Irene Colling

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  A wonderful canine portrait Phyllis. I love the backlit hair and your composition is excellent.

Congratulations on your winning image.


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April 30, 2013

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  Congratulations!


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April 30, 2013

 
- Ann Lyssenko

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  Congratulations on being a winner with this wonderful image of a pup in their world. Ann


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April 30, 2013

 

Carmody Baker
  Love it. Congratulations Phyllis!


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April 30, 2013

 

Monika Sapek
  Huge congratulations on your wonderful Winner, Phyllis!


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April 30, 2013

 
- Cindy Bendush

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  Huge congratulations on your gold!


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April 30, 2013

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Big congrats on your GOLD, Phyllis.


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April 30, 2013

 
- Linda S. Smith

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  Huge Congrats on your First Place Win Phyllis!


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April 30, 2013

 

Robert Jensen
  absolutely gorgeous image


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April 30, 2013

 

Sue Overson
  Outstanding! Congratulations!


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May 02, 2013

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Absolutely stunning work Phyllis, congratulations on your wonderful 1st Place!


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May 02, 2013

 

Katarina Mansson
  Congratulations on your excellent and beautiful 1st Place Winner Phyllis!


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May 02, 2013

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations, a huge win!!!


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May 02, 2013

 
- Ken Smith

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  Superb...and richly deserving of the first place win. Excellent, Phyllis!


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May 03, 2013

 

Renee Doyle
  Hope you have this hanging somewhere!!! AWESOME! Big congrats on this fantastic winner Phyllis!


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May 04, 2013

 

Danny B. Head
  Two of my favorites: Beautiful dog and beautiful photography Congrats, Phyllis!


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May 04, 2013

 
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  Beautiful work all around, Phyllis! Congratulations!


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May 07, 2013

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Thank you so very much for your comments everyone!!!


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May 07, 2013

 
- Lydia Williams

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  A beauty, Phyllis! Congratulations!!


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May 09, 2013

 

Carmody Baker
  Wonderful capture Phyllis. Congratulations!


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May 27, 2013

 

Melissa Wynn
  Love this image! I have an Aussie and they are such amazing dogs! You have some amazing photos in your gallery! Beautiful imagery. Nicely done!


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June 25, 2013

 
- Wanda-Lynn Searles

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  Beautiful capture and dog!! Into my favorites!


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