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West Virginia Is A State Of Mind


 
BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   West Virginia Is A State Of Mind
West Virginia Is A State Of Mind
Taken along Shays Run in Wv. Used a polarizer tripod velvia ISO 50 at 40 and the settings of f/8 1/2 sec.

Darren K. Fisher

 
 
 

Robin L. Wehrman
 

WOW!! Another Magnificent shot of the waterfalls. The colors are beautiful and perfect sunlight. This sure is breathtaking Darren!!


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September 01, 2004

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Another beautiful shot from this angle, Darren!!


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September 01, 2004

 

Sherri L. Regalbuto
  Darren, fabulous. What a beautiful shot.


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September 01, 2004

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Holy freakin' cow! This is gorgeous!!!!


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September 01, 2004

 

Cathy Gregor
  Absolutely stunning, Darren. Another great comp!
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September 01, 2004

 

Darren K. Fisher
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Absolutely gorgeous!!!

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Wonderfully done Darren. I liked the composition and the lighting on this. Also like the way the water is coming down in different stages and the way you captured it. Excellent image. Wonder how far this is from my in laws. Hmmm . . . I'll have to check.

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9/1/2004 5:43:02 AM


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September 01, 2004

 

Allan L. Whitehead
  MAGNIFICENT, Darren, I love the majestic poetry of this photograph. Extremely well done, my very dear friend - your good friend, Allan


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September 01, 2004

 

Murry Grigsby
  Like the others have already said -- this is very beautiful Darren!!


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September 01, 2004

 

Duane Carter
  I'm with Carolyn, this is absolutely gorgeous Darren!!!!!


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September 01, 2004

 
- Kelly Abernathy

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  This is one of my favorites Darren! I know how you love KS, but you're making me fall in love with WV through your photos! Just gorgeous! Love it -K


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September 01, 2004

 
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  What an advertisement for WV, Darren, this magnificent image makes me want to get in the car and go! Wow, don't have enough words for this, so will start with stunning, dynamic, and gorgeous!!!


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September 01, 2004

 

Sharon Day
  WOW oh WOW!!! This is one of your very best IMHO! I just absolutely love the way you combine dark shadows with light. The long exposure on the water is perfect and the mossy rocks really frame the image nicely. Wonderfully done. Excellent! Perfect!


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September 01, 2004

 

Michael Khoury
  And the magic continues...fabulous!...a Tolkien setting...


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September 01, 2004

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Guess this is OK...Oh well, might as well 'fess up - I think this is just too wonderful for words, Darren!!!


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September 01, 2004

 

Sherri Conley
  Whew! This one is beyond words! WOW!!!


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Donna J. Taff
  Other than beautiful; what can I say!!!!!


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September 01, 2004

 
- Susan T. Evans

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  Outstanding capture Darren, terrific light, colors and comp!


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  How absolutely beautiful this is! It is so soothing and tranquil. Super job!


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September 01, 2004

 

Mellanie
  Very beautiful, Darren!! I really love this shot!


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September 01, 2004

 
- Diane Addonizio

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  Outstanding image, Darren! You have out done yourself!


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September 01, 2004

 
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  Worod fail.... This is soooo good.

Larry


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September 01, 2004

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Beautiful, Darren!


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September 01, 2004

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Very cool shot Darren, I love the tiny trickles of water and the lush green mossy rocks.


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September 01, 2004

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Absolutely fantastic, Darren. You have truly mastered the art of exposure on these beautiful scenes.


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September 01, 2004

 

Dan Holm
  GORGEOUS image, Darren! The glowing colors and beautiful composition are magnigicent!


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September 01, 2004

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Beautiful And Astounding Darren:-):-)


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September 01, 2004

 

Ed Heaton
  Hi Darren,
This is an outstanding image! Did I mention OUTSTANDING...

I love the composition and colors. You have a perfect exposure on this!

Well done!


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September 01, 2004

 

Susan T. Parady
  Awesome color! Just super, Darren!!


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September 01, 2004

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Darren, THIS ROCKS! I LOVE THIS!!! You realllllly did a wonderful capture on this..


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September 01, 2004

 

April Bryant
  Darren,
Another wonderful photo.
A.


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September 01, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Darren, I'm running out of ways to say how outstanding your images of running water are. This is awesome, especially its composition.


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September 01, 2004

 

Stephen Zacker
  I agree, this is truly outstanding.


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September 01, 2004

 

bob cornelison
  OK! It's unanimous....A winner! Great shot!~:0)


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September 01, 2004

 

Janet S Weaver
  Wow! What a beautiful image and place Darren! I agree it is a winner!!!


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September 01, 2004

 
- Evy Johansen

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  What can I say....??? Just WOW!!!
My winner!


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September 02, 2004

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  If I were looking for a superlative, which I am, "Outrageously STUNNING", comes to mind, Darren! Better not put too many of these up as Carolyn F. is going to hurt herself (RLOL!!!)!
Aloha,
Stan


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September 02, 2004

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Darren, I'm sorry, but I have to use your space for a word to Stanley....:

LOL.....


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September 02, 2004

 

Cathy Barrows
  Absolutely gorgeous...boy does that velvia make those greens jump


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September 02, 2004

 

Linda Slater
  The first time I saw this one I said it was my favorite of your work just blows me away every time stunning.


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September 02, 2004

 

Janet Detota
  Magnifique! Love the light on the moss and the soft texture of the falls.


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September 02, 2004

 

Susana Matos
  a WINNER!!!! superbe!
Cheers from Portugal, Su


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September 05, 2004

 
- Cora Miller

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  No words to describe this one, Darren. This surpasses them all!!!!!!!!


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September 05, 2004

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Amazingly beautiful image, so well done!!!!


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September 17, 2004

 
- Carol Engstrom

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  Amazingly beautiful!


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October 08, 2004

 

Carolina K. Smith
  Congratulations on Finalist! Very beautiful :)


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October 15, 2004

 
- William C. Raco

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  Well done, Darren.
Congratulations on this finalist!

bill


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  Congratulations!


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October 15, 2004

 

Duane Carter
  Congratulations, Darren!!!


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October 15, 2004

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Congratulations again!


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October 15, 2004

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  Congratulations Darren on all your finalists! Good Luck!
Have a great day!
Michelle


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October 15, 2004

 

Robin L. Wehrman
  Congratulations on your finalist Darren! well deserved and good luck in the next round!


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October 15, 2004

 

Ed Heaton
  Great image Darren,
This is tops in my book!

Congrats on your finalist!!!


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October 15, 2004

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Congratulations Darren!!


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October 15, 2004

 

Barbara K. Breitsameter
  Congrats - well deserved! Hope to see this one go further.


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October 15, 2004

 

Diane Dupuis
  Congrats Darren!


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October 15, 2004

 

bob cornelison
  I'm leaning toward Grand Prize on this one!
~:O)


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October 15, 2004

 

Jennifer Rennison
  Amazing, Darren! Your water images are so beautiful with rich colors, simply peaceful! Congratulations!!


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October 15, 2004

 

Debra Booth
  Gorgeous shot, Darren!! Congrats!!


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October 16, 2004

 

Donna J. Taff
  Congratulation's, Darren!!!!!!


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October 16, 2004

 
- Carol Engstrom

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  Congrats! Congrats! Congrats!!


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October 16, 2004

 

Murry Grigsby
  Congrats Darren!


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October 16, 2004

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Would just love to see this one just once more, Darren!!! CONGRATULATIONS and the very best of wishes in the finals!
Aloha,
Stan


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October 16, 2004

 

Leonard Pierce
  Congratulations Darren!


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October 16, 2004

 

Janet Detota
  Congratulations, Darren!!


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October 16, 2004

 

Cathy Barrows
  Congrats!...stunning


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October 17, 2004

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Just gorgeous Darren!! Congratulations!!


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October 17, 2004

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Congrats Darren!!!


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October 18, 2004

 

Cathy Barrows
  Congrats!...on your win


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October 18, 2004

 

Dan Holm
  Congratulations, Darren!! Well deserved!


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October 18, 2004

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Congratulations Darren On Your Winner!!!


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October 18, 2004

 

Michael Khoury
  So well-deserved...congratulations Darren!!


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October 18, 2004

 

Sharon Day
  Congratulations, Darren!!! WTG!!!


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October 18, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  So happy for you, Darren ~ CONGRATULATIONS!!!


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October 18, 2004

 
- William C. Raco

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  Great job, Darren
Congratulations on the win!!

bill


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October 18, 2004

 

Janet Detota
  Way to go, Darren!!


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October 18, 2004

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  CONGRATULATIONS, Darren!!!


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October 18, 2004

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Now those West VA cards have a purpose!! (Smile)


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October 18, 2004

 

Dan Holm
  Congratulations on you win, Darren!!!!


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October 18, 2004

 

June Marie Sobrito
  Congrats!! Beautiful!!


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October 18, 2004

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Wonderful tribute to this beautiful piece of art...


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October 18, 2004

 

Kathleen Clemons
  So well-deserved, Darren. Congrats!


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October 18, 2004

 
- Carol Engstrom

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  I'm so glad to see this placed Darren. It is so beautiful! Congrats!


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October 18, 2004

 

Murry Grigsby
  Congratulation of your fine image and win Darren!!


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October 18, 2004

 

Susan T. Parady
  Congratulations on your big win! Way to go, Darren!!

Sue


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October 18, 2004

 

Ed Heaton
  Hi Darren,
Congrats on your winner! Well done :-)


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October 18, 2004

 

Anette Linnea Rasmussen
  WOW! Beautiful, Darren!
Congrats on your win!

Best wishes
Linnea


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October 18, 2004

 

Cathy Gregor
  Congratulaitons Darren !
-cathy


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October 18, 2004

 

Cindy Paquette
  SOOOOO Lovely Darren...Congratulations!!


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October 18, 2004

 
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  This looks better each time it's viewed, but this is the best! Congratulations, Darren on your win!!!

-Debby


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October 18, 2004

 

Kristen McKain
  Wow - beautiful! Congrats!


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October 18, 2004

 

Donna J. Taff
  Congratulation's on your win, Darren; it is well deserved!!!!!!!


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October 18, 2004

 

Patricia A. Kuniega
  Congratulations on this exquisite shot Darren!


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Duane Carter
  Congratulations on your win, Darren!!!!


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October 18, 2004

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Congrats, Darren, on your winner!!


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October 18, 2004

 

Donna L. Cuic
  Beautiful image Darren. Congrats on your win.
Donna


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October 18, 2004

 

Carol Brill
  Congratulations on winning second place with this spectacular shot, Darren!


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October 18, 2004

 

Jennifer Rennison
  Congratulations on you win, Darren!


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October 18, 2004

 

Dale Gast
  Congrats, Darren!!! Beautiful!!!


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October 18, 2004

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  Congratulations on your Win Darren! I knew this was a hit!
Have a great day!
Michelle


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October 18, 2004

 

Mellanie
  Congrats, Darren!


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October 18, 2004

 

Stephen Zacker
  Congratulations, Darren!


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October 18, 2004

 

Rob Friedman
  Congrats, Darren!! Excellent work!


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Debra Booth
  Congratulations, Darren!!


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October 18, 2004

 

Debra Booth
  Congratulations, Darren!!


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October 18, 2004

 

Joy Brown
  Congratulations on this awesome winner, Darren!


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October 18, 2004

 

Barbara Gordon
  Wow! Beautiful. Congrats!


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October 18, 2004

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Well deserved. Congratulations on your award winning image.


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October 18, 2004

 
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  Congratulations Darren...beautiful image...well deserved!


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October 18, 2004

 
- Brenda W. LaFleur

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  Hey Darren, congrats on this winner. I'm late sending along my congratulatory email as I'm traveling for business tomorrow....in Houma UGH! Anyway, way to go. This is a beauty!!


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October 18, 2004

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Fabulous! Congratulations once again, Darren!
Aloha,
Stan


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October 18, 2004

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Many congratulations on you very well deserved win, Darren!


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October 19, 2004

 

Leanne M.E. Boyd
  Congratulations Darren! Gorgeous shot!


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October 19, 2004

 

Colleen Braun
  congratulations on a superb image...


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October 19, 2004

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Congratulations on this marvelous winner, Darren.


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October 19, 2004

 

Judith G. Secco
  One incredible image, Darren! Congratulations.
Judy


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October 19, 2004

 

Teresa L. Bernard
  Beautiful image, Congratulations!


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October 19, 2004

 

Marie Fields
  Congratulations on this AWESOME winner, Darren!!!


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October 19, 2004

 

Patrick Campbell
  Congrats on your gorgeous winner, Darren! Love the color and the composition. It has a wonderful dream sequence kind of look. If you don't mind sharing, how did you get the diffused light look in this photo?


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October 19, 2004

 
- Wanda Judd

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  Darren, congratulations, this is truly an extraordinary photo...It's hard to believe it not our beloved VA.


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October 19, 2004

 

Robin L. Wehrman
  WOW! Congratulations on your Magnificent win Darren well deserved!!


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October 19, 2004

 

Paula Showen
  This is so gorgeous, Darren! Congratulations on a well deserved win!


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October 19, 2004

 

bob cornelison
  You was robbed...1st place at least!
~:O)


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October 19, 2004

 

Peggy Wolff
  Absolutly stunning Darren! Congrats on a great win!


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October 19, 2004

 

Susana Matos
  A well deserved winner, a first prize on my book! Congratulations!
Cheers from Portugal, Su


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October 19, 2004

 

Leonard Pierce
  Congratulations on your Second Place win Darren!!!


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October 21, 2004

 

Dolores Neilson
  A big congrats to you for your 2nd place win, Darren!!


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October 22, 2004

 

Diane Dupuis
  WOW - Darren - this is FANTASTIC! CONGRATS!


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October 23, 2004

 

Donna Dunbar
  How did I miss this when you posted it, this is absolutely gorgeous and yes a beautiful postcard for my state of choice West By God Virginia :-)


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November 01, 2004

 
- Cora Miller

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  Darren, congratulations on your win. You have attained perfection with this image. Your talent and abilities match anyone doing this professionally. Go man, go!


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November 01, 2004

 

Roseann E. Dreasher
  GEEZ this has to be the record for responses!! (and well-deserved!) I always hear that Virginia is for Lovers...now I know why..I am in love with this image! Congrats a little late. : )


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December 11, 2004

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Wow, this is so beautiful. Where is this in W. Va. I sure would like to go there. Also, can you teach how to make the water look soft when you have time? Great job....I love your gallery.
Shelly


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March 09, 2005

 
- Robert Mann

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  I knew this was yours before I scrolled down and saw your name, Darren! I guess it's the richness of the green in this lovely scene! Many Congrats on your win!


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October 15, 2005

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  this is one of the prettiest waterfall images I've seen in a long, long time. awesome work.


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October 18, 2005

 
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