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Flight of the Bumblebee II


	Flight of the Bumblebee II Sometimes, in spite of all the best efforts, after a shot uploads it just isn't quite right. That was the case with this one. A few small anomalies appeared and just wouldn't leave me alone until they were repaired. - This is a repaired version of a shot I presented a few days ago. Thanks for your many kind comments on the original version! ... I've preserved your feedback to the original version below. Dan Holm

Dan Holm

Terrific shot, Dan! You've captured moments very well! Never seen a shot as splendid as this one! I love the clarity, lighting and framing of this image! Very well done, my friend!

Sanjay Pindiyath

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10/25/2004 12:12:48 AM

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I agree totally with Sanjay, Dan - but....how'd you do that??
Any tips would be great to read for new comers like me
:-)
Donna (from "downunder")

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10/25/2004 12:16:41 AM

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Nicely done Dan! I really like the blurred fingers and keys moving, along with the strong horizontal lines. The black background makes the silver highlights really stand out.

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10/25/2004 12:18:53 AM

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Beautiful capture, Dan! Those flying fingers look great next to the fine shine of the instrument, and the black bg sets the image off dramatically.

Mary K. Robison

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10/25/2004 12:22:59 AM

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Fantastic image, Dan! Love the finger action. Great composition. :-)

Patricia Marroquin

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10/25/2004 12:48:29 AM

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October 26, 2004

Dan Holm

Dan!
if this doens't win... then I don't know anything!!!
this is just super!

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10/25/2004 1:57:15 AM

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Interesting composition Dan, very well done!

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10/25/2004 2:11:47 AM

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Fantastic image,Dan.Great close up!!!!!

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10/25/2004 2:24:55 AM

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Wonderful perspective, Dan. Quite an action shot.

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10/25/2004 2:26:15 AM

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Great shot Dan! I love it and your description/title.
-cathy

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10/25/2004 3:13:55 AM

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Unbelievable, Dan!!! I agree, this has to be a big winner.

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10/25/2004 3:15:53 AM

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Amazing, Dan! What timing - and I love the title from that classic "showoff" piece!

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10/25/2004 4:05:01 AM

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October 26, 2004

Dan Holm

Fantastic!!!

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10/25/2004 4:08:41 AM

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Well done!! I could hear the music just by looking at the photo. Great movement and composition, Dan :)

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10/25/2004 4:27:25 AM

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Absolutely awesome image, Dan!!!

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10/25/2004 4:27:35 AM

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Wonderful image, Dan!

Tom Andersen

10/25/2004 4:54:26 AM

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Outstanding, Dan!!!!!

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10/25/2004 6:56:44 AM

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Amazing shot, Dan. The clarity and the movement of the fingers are super. Love that musical piecce too.

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10/25/2004 7:02:52 AM

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Great shot Dan!!! Just outstanding! Reminds me of my daughter practicing horn all weekend, though.....

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10/25/2004 7:21:16 AM

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Terrific shot Dan! Great light, details and feel of motion!! I can hear the bees from here (or was that just the Astros striking out?) :0)

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10/25/2004 7:39:38 AM

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EXCEPTIONAL shot Dan! Wonderfully composed and captured by that incredibly trained eye of yours! This is just superb and a winner to be sure!

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10/25/2004 7:55:01 AM

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Oh, this is wonderful Dan! Love it!

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10/25/2004 8:39:54 AM

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October 26, 2004

Dan Holm

Marvelous tight image, Dan, great composition, clarity, motion, and story!

-Debby

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10/25/2004 8:59:54 AM

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Great image, Dan!!!!

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10/25/2004 9:31:33 AM

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Bravo..Bravo...

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10/25/2004 1:26:13 PM

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terrific image dan!! sure looks like a winner to me! outstanding!

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10/25/2004 1:45:42 PM

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A definite winner! You blow me away, Dan:-) This is terrific. Love the movement in his fingers while the trumpet is so crisp and clear. The tight framing is fantastic and really puts this over the top. Well done...again:-)

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10/25/2004 2:13:45 PM

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A virtuoso capture of rhythm and fast fingering here, Dan!!

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10/25/2004 2:14:10 PM

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Way cool picture Dan!
A.

April Bryant

10/25/2004 2:44:13 PM

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Exceptional picture Dan...you really have a keen eye for detail. I can just hear the music now! :o)

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10/25/2004 2:49:29 PM

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Wonderful close up, movement and clarity - I can practically hear the music!!
Ann

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10/25/2004 3:29:22 PM

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I agree, this looks like a winner.

Outstanding!

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10/25/2004 3:30:04 PM

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Beautifully done, Dan.
The movement is perfect.
As is the exposure and light and tight framing.
Well done!

bill

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10/25/2004 3:49:48 PM

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Wow Dan! You sure got a response with this photo..I needed to tell you that I admired this shot when you first submitted it...then one thing led to another..but I'm back and just wanted to add my few words of praise..Great shot all the way around :-) ! That camera does take sharp photo's..but credit is given to the behind it :-)

Jane Summa

10/25/2004 4:27:33 PM

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October 26, 2004

Dan Holm

This is ABSOLUTELY incredible, Dan!!!!

Mastering composition and light as you do, I wonder how come you don't have more winning medals!!!!

:-))

Jordi Delgado

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10/25/2004 11:56:45 PM

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Thanks VERY much, Jordi!! I sincerely appreciate your kind feedback!

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10/26/2004 12:04:44 AM

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Dan,

A really great shot! I love how you captured so much detail and then were able to get the fingers in motion. Had to show this one to my wife as she had played one for many years! A photograph worth tooting your horn for!

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10/26/2004 12:13:40 AM

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Thanks, Phillip! I'm glad you and your wife enjoyed the shot and I truly appreciate your feedback!!

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10/26/2004 12:21:53 AM

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Amazing, Dan! Love the contrast between motion and rest. Hey, I just noticed the numbers on the valves...really cool.

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10/26/2004 12:59:38 PM

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Thank you, Noel!! I truly appreciate it!!

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10/26/2004 2:06:40 PM

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Fantastic, Dan! Can almost hear the music and feel the motion of the fingers.........

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10/26/2004 3:26:35 PM

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October 26, 2004

Dan Holm

Thank you, Pu! I'm glad you like it!

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10/26/2004 11:42:43 PM

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October 26, 2004

Mary K. Robison

Dan, I can't imagine how you improved the original...I studied them both a moment ago, and your eye is even more observant than previously thought, if you "caught" anything amiss on this.
You have inspired me to give Kismet another go! :)

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October 27, 2004

Dan Holm

Wow, you're quick, Mary!! There were a few little glitches in the original that kept getting bigger to my eye every time I looked at it. Eventually, that's all I saw. ... I feel much better about this revision! ... Thanks so much for your feedback! I appreciate it! ... Can't wait to see "Kismet"!

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October 27, 2004

S J

This is gonna be a winner for sure!!! Hard to tell the difference on this one! Great work, Dan! A pleasure to see it again!

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October 27, 2004

Jordi Delgado

Don't know what was wrong with the previous version, my eyes are not as sharp as yours, that's for sure!! :-))

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October 27, 2004

Donald K. Cherry

I'm the same way, Dan...the smalest details bug me until I fix them...I even lose sleep thinking about how to make it better...well, like Jordi, I too didn't see anything wrong with the original, it's still a wonderful shot!

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October 27, 2004

Paul Michko

The first one looked good to me, but you are the artist here. This one is still fantastic, Dan.

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October 27, 2004

Wayne Brasch

Wow, wonderful work Dan. The sense of finger movement really makes this image. Wonderfull detail.

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October 27, 2004

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Outstanding work Dan! Jeff

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October 27, 2004

Colette M. Metcalf

I'm commenting again, This is a terrific image, Dan!!!

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October 27, 2004

Allan L. Whitehead

Dab, I don't know how I missed the original version, but this is magnificent. I love the colors, that shutter-speed freezing of the finger movement, and the intricate details of the entire image. Extremely well done, my very dear friend - your good friend, Allan

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October 27, 2004

Mellanie

I didn't notice the reflections the first time....Still a great shot!

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October 27, 2004

Joy M. Holster

I missed the first one, but this is an awesome shot! I love the captured motion and the tight crop.

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October 27, 2004

Nobu Nagase

I am so amazed that you have captured the moement so well and so perfect.

I am returning your statement back at you, Dan...
"...a winner is born..." !!!

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October 27, 2004

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Fantastic image, Dan! WINNER!!

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October 27, 2004

Jonna Bergström

Great shot! Beautiful image!

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October 27, 2004

Stacey A. Bates

Beautiful image Dan, very well captured!!
Stacey

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October 27, 2004

Cindy Cone

I thought the original version was a winner, Dan! This looks good, too!

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October 27, 2004

Marie Fields

FANTASTIC image, Dan!!!

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October 27, 2004

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Okay Dan...I'm glad to know that I'm not the only perfectionist out there. I didn't notice any imperfections in the first however...but it's never as noticable to others as it is to ourselves. Still a fantastic image with or without the changes. :o)

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October 27, 2004

Dan Holm

Mary, Sanjay, Jordi, Donald, Paul, Wayne, Jeff, Colette, Allan, Mellanie, Joy, Nobi, Evy, Jonna, Stacey, Cindy, Marie and Wendy: Thank you all so VERY much for taking the time to leave such generous feedback! I really appreciate it!

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October 27, 2004

Mary-Ella Bowles

Well I didn't see the first photo either, but I could tell from the thumbnail that this one is very, very special. I like everything about this image, and if it's not a WINNER, I'll eat my hat!!

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October 27, 2004

Dan Holm

Thank you very much, Mary-Ella!! I would be delighted if this shot is a winner! If it's not, though, it'll be great seeing shots of you eating your hat!! ;) ... Thanks again! I sincerely appreciate your kind and encouraging feedback!

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October 27, 2004

Darren K. Fisher

Not sure what I missed on the first one, I guess all of my attention was on the capture of movement of the fingers. I stil say this is one awesome capture.

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October 27, 2004

Dan Holm

Thanks, Darren! I appreciate it!

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October 27, 2004

Terry R. Hatfield

Hi Dan This Is An Excellent Capture You Have Done, The Motion Looks Great It should Do Well:-)

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October 27, 2004

Dan Holm

Thank you, Terry! I appreciate your feedback and encouragement!

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October 27, 2004

Lucia De Giovanni

Wonderful in its movement and presentation, great work Dan!

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October 31, 2004

Denys

Pro shot! Pro work !
Bravo Dan!

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November 06, 2004

Amy N. Cappelli

Congrats Dan!
I love this one so much!

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November 15, 2004

Wally Orlowsky

Congratulations on this super finalist, Dan!

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November 15, 2004

S J

Great! Just great!!! ongratulations again on another great finalist, Dan! My No.1 Favorite!!!

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November 15, 2004

Terry R. Hatfield

Congratulations On Your Finalist Dan!!

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November 15, 2004

Kip T. Berger

Congratulations for your finalist entry! Another great picture Dan! This one I think will be there next round! Hoping for you :)!

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November 15, 2004

Lucia De Giovanni

Congratulations on your well deserved Finalist Dan!

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November 15, 2004

Mary K. Robison

Another great month for you, Dan ~
CONGRATULATIONS on this, and all your other wonderful finalists!
Hope to see one or more of them higher up!

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November 15, 2004

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I knew I'd be congratulating you on this one again Dan!

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November 15, 2004

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Congratulations!

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November 15, 2004

- William C. Raco

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No taps blowing over this entry.
Congratulations, Dan

bill

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November 15, 2004

Cindy Paquette

Amazing and so very special Dan! Congratulations for a very creative piece of mastery!

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November 15, 2004

Cathy Gregor

Congrats on your finalist, again, Dan!
-cathy

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November 15, 2004

Debra Booth

Congratulations, Dan!! Wonderful image!

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November 15, 2004

Allan L. Whitehead

Dan, congratulations on all your finalist selections. Well done, and good luck in the next step - your good friend, Allan

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November 15, 2004

cj patterson

congratulations dan!! I expect to see this one again for sure!!! good luck!!!

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November 15, 2004

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Congrats again, Dan, and best wishes for the next round!

-Debby

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November 15, 2004

Darren K. Fisher

Another well deserved congrats to you Dan.

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November 15, 2004

- Kelly Abernathy

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Congratulations! -K

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November 15, 2004

Murry Grigsby

Congrats Dan!!

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November 15, 2004

Donna J. Taff

Congrat's, Dan!!!!

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November 15, 2004

Carol Brill

Dan, once again congratulations and best of luck with this excellent image!

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November 15, 2004

Jennifer Rennison

Congratulations, Dan! Well deserved...love the ryhthm this one conveys! Best of luck!

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November 15, 2004

Anette Linnea Rasmussen

WOW! Lovely Dan!
Congrats on this well deserved finalist!

Best wishes from
Linnea

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November 15, 2004

Stan Kwasniowski

Dan, congratulations

Stan Kwasniowski

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November 15, 2004

Stanley J. Contrades

Congratulations once again, Dan, and much good wishes in the next judging!
Aloha,
Stan

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November 15, 2004

Danilo Piccioni

Congrats on this final !

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November 16, 2004

- Evy Johansen

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Congratulations and best of luck, Dan!

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November 16, 2004

Colleen Braun

Congratulations...

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November 16, 2004

Kathleen Clemons

Congratulations to you, Dan!

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November 16, 2004

Donna W. Neal

Congratulations and Good Luck Dan

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November 16, 2004

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This is fabulous, Dan. Many congrats on this photograph and finalist win!!
Kathleen

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November 16, 2004

Wong Chek Poh

Great image, Dan. Love the movement in the fingers. congrats :)

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November 16, 2004

Marie Fields

Congratulations, Dan! Fantastic image!

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November 16, 2004

Karen Engelbreth

Congratulations, Dan!

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November 16, 2004

Sandra Wehrman

Congratulations Dan! Looks like you've got not only the technical vote, but the popular one as well. You have true talent!

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November 16, 2004

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Love this!! Great title, too... congrats and good luck!

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November 16, 2004

Janet Detota

Congratulations, Dan, and good luck next round!

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November 16, 2004

Marcie A. Fowler

Congratulation on this fine image making it to this stage!!

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November 16, 2004

Colette M. Metcalf

Congrats!!!

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November 16, 2004

Stacey A. Bates

Congrats Dan!!

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November 16, 2004

Phil Sauvey

Dan,

Congrats again my friend! A job well done and a photo that belongs at the top! Best wishes from AK!

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November 16, 2004

Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Congratulations and good luck in the next round!!

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November 16, 2004

Nobu Nagase

Oh, Yes!!! I have been counting on seeing this again and again...
Congratulations, Dan!!!

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November 16, 2004

Dan Holm

Thank you all SO much! I genuinely appreciate your kind and supportive comments!

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November 16, 2004

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Congrats Dan! This has winner all over it. Great job!

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November 16, 2004

Anette Linnea Rasmussen

Wonderful shot Dan, love it - and the Old Style too!
Congrats on your first place win, well deserved!

All the best
Linnea