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This Silverback Is Going On 39 Years Old,Not Sure Of His Weight But He Is A Big Boy!He Looks Scary But I Think He Is Quiet Gentle,Made At The Cincy Zoo His Home:-)

Terry R. Hatfield

 
 
 

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Awesome portrait capture, Terry.


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June 09, 2005

 

Sandra Wehrman
  he looks mean to me! awesome shot terry!


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June 09, 2005

 

Joy Rector
  Wow, what a catch.


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June 09, 2005

 

Rosemary Buffoni
  These guys are so incredible to watch, to experience. This is a great shot both technically and emotionally. He sure looks like he is giving someone hell. Excellent capture.
Ro


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June 09, 2005

 

Susan T. Parady
  GREAT gorilla portrait, Terry!


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June 09, 2005

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  It looks like he didn't want his picture taken! Nice portrait Terry, nice capture of emotion.


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June 09, 2005

 

Beverley A. Daniels
  Don't mess with this guy!! Great shot!


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June 09, 2005

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Awesome detail on this wonderful creature....great shot, Terry!


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June 09, 2005

 

S J
  Terrific cpature, Terry!! Reminds me of incredible hulk except for the color...lol.


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June 09, 2005

 

Casey A. Hanson
  Oh Terry, he's awesome!
Wonderful shot! :0)


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June 09, 2005

 

Jessica McCollam
  WOW! What a wonderful capture, Terry!:)


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June 09, 2005

 

Tammy Nuxoll
  WOW, That's an Awsome shot of him Terry!! Maybe I'll get a chance to go to the zoo this Sunday!!!!


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June 09, 2005

 

Cathy Gregor
  What an expression, Terry!
Fantastic capture!


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June 09, 2005

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Great capture, Terry, although I'm not convinced of the quiet and gentle part! :o)


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June 09, 2005

 

Shirley L. Carpenter
  WOW!! Excellent capture Terry!!!!!!


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June 09, 2005

 

Dan Holm
  Whoa!! He looks like he's a little too close for comfort, Terry!! Awesome capture!


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June 09, 2005

 

Murry Grigsby
  Terrific timing and image Terry! Gentle?? :0)


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June 09, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  Terry, Terry, Terry - this is an OUTSTANDING and POWERFUL image. I bet we'll be seeing this one again! LOVE THIS!


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June 09, 2005

 

Melissa L. Zavadil
  He looks really mean! Great powerful emotional capture! I love the way that you framed this it is perfect for the emotion!


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June 09, 2005

 

Cathy Stancil
  What a great (scary too !! just a little !) expression you caught Terry ! He is beautiful ...Excellent shot !


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June 09, 2005

 

Elisabeth A. Gay
  Wow, this is a fabulous shot of this awesome gorilla!!


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June 09, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Fantastic capture, Terry!
Excellent photo.

bill


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June 09, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  What a spectacular shot, Terry! He is awesomely intimidating!


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June 09, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Terrific capture, Terry!


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June 09, 2005

 

Mary K. Robison
  Stunning animal portrait, Terry! Outstanding capture of expression, and the lighting and comp couldn't be better! That title really suits him.

(Just realized, this would make a GREAT poster for the re-make of "King Kong", using the phrase "He's ba-a-a-a-ck!")


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June 09, 2005

 
- Diane Addonizio

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  Great detail, comp and dof, Terry!


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June 09, 2005

 
- Susan T. Evans

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  awesome work Terry!!! great expression and lighting!


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June 09, 2005

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Again: Fantastic image, Terry!!! Love him/she..... Simply beautiful!


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June 10, 2005

 

Goshka G.
  EXCELLENT capture, Terry!!


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June 10, 2005

 

Laura E. OConnor
  Terry! That is gorgeous! What a great expression and lighting!


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June 10, 2005

 

Darren K. Fisher
  One of my favorites to view when I am at the zoo. Your capture and the way you composed are all outstanding.


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June 10, 2005

 

Patty Razonable
  Fantastic capture, Terry!!


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June 10, 2005

 
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  WOW, awesome capture, Terry, outstanding!
-Debby


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June 10, 2005

 

Nobu Nagase
  This is defintely one of a kind portrait of the this creature.
Outstanding shot, Terry!!!


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June 10, 2005

 

SaMi Martin
  Wow what a capture. This is awesome.


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June 10, 2005

 
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  Whoa! I want him for my bodyguard, Terry. What a great shot!! wow!
Kathleen


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June 10, 2005

 

Cathy Barrows
  excellent close up...love that expression


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June 11, 2005

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Thanks For Your Comments Everyone They Are Appreciated:-)


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June 11, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Fantastic portrait Terry!!!:)


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June 11, 2005

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Sorry I missed this WONDERFUL CAPTURE! This is something else! Looks like it was a movie poster Terry!


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June 12, 2005

 

Sharon Day
  Fantastic image, Terry!!! Great job capturing his expression! Looks like he's trying to tell someone something important LOL.


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June 12, 2005

 
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  Yikes! This is a great capture, Terry. Good one!


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June 17, 2005

 

Laura E. OConnor
  STILL love this! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FINALIST, TERRY!


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July 22, 2005

 

Cindy Cone
  Congrats on this great finalist of our buddy, Terry!


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July 22, 2005

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Congratulations and best of luck in the next round Terry!...Fantastic capture!


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July 22, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Excellent job on this Silverback, Terry, and CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist!! Best of luck to you in the next round!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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July 23, 2005

 

Mary K. Robison
  Terry, this is my absolute favorite of not just your finalists, but ALL your June entries! Looks like the judges recognized a winner when they saw him!!
CONGRATULATIONS! I have my fingers crossed for the Big Guy and you higher up!


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July 23, 2005

 

Ken Grooms
  What a gorgeous portrait! Congratulations!


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July 23, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Fantastic finalist, Terry!!! Congratulations!!!


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July 23, 2005

 

S J
  Congratulations on this awesome Finalist, Terry!!


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July 23, 2005

 

Brinn MacDougall
  I missed this one! Congrats. Terry, good luck in the finals!


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July 23, 2005

 

Melissa L. Zavadil
  Congratulations on this very well deserved finalist!! Great shot Terry!!!


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July 23, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  Congratulations on this outstanding finalsit Terry! AWESOME SHOT!


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July 23, 2005

 

Elisabeth A. Gay
  Congratulations Terry on all your finalists, this one is the most AWESOME!
Ann


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July 23, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Many congrats to you Terry on this awesome finalist! Way to go!


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July 23, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  Congratulations, Terry, on another awesome finalist!


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July 23, 2005

 

Cindy Paquette
  TREMENDOUSLY POWERFUL AND AWESOME image Terry!!! A HUGE Congratulations!


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July 23, 2005

 

Debra Booth
  Wow! Excellent capture, Terry! Big congrats again!!


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July 24, 2005

 

Piotr M. Organa
  Major photo, Terry! Wow...
Congratulations.


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July 24, 2005

 

Dan Holm
  WOW!! CONGRATULATIONS on your well deserved WIN, Terry!!


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July 24, 2005

 

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  Great shot Terry!
Congratulations on your win!


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July 24, 2005

 
- LJ Corliss

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  Congrats :)


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July 24, 2005

 

S J
  CONGRATULATIONS on your well deserving WIN, Terry!!


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July 24, 2005

 
- Susan T. Evans

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  Big Congrats Terry on your winner!!! whooooooooooo hooooooooooooo!!!!


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July 24, 2005

 

Mary K. Robison
  YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN, TERRY!!!!


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July 24, 2005

 

Piotr M. Organa
  Great win, Terry! Great photo!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!


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July 25, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  And CONGRATULATIONS once again, Terry!! Very well done ... Bravo!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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July 25, 2005

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Fantastic Terry ~ many congrats on your win... well deserved!


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July 25, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Hurrah! Congratulations, Terry!


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July 25, 2005

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  So happy for you Terry!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! WOW!


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July 25, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Congratulations on your win Terry!!!


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July 25, 2005

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Congrats on your win for this collosal image, Terry, you really capture the essence of the silverback, WOW!
-Debby


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July 25, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Terry

Congratulations on your second place win

Job well done.

Kerby


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July 25, 2005

 

Kathleen Clemons
  Congrats, Terry!


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July 25, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  Congratulations on your win, Terry!


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July 25, 2005

 

Stephanie Lyons
  Big congrats to you Terry! Well deserved!


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July 25, 2005

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congratulations to you Terry!!!!


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July 25, 2005

 

Debra Booth
  Congrats on this excellent winner, Terry!!


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July 25, 2005

 
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  Congratulations on your win, Terry!
kk


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July 25, 2005

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your win Terry. He's one neat fella.


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July 25, 2005

 

Murry Grigsby
  Congratulations on your powerful image and win Terry!!


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July 25, 2005

 

Marie Fields
  CONGRATULATIONS, Terry!!! So glad to see this one here!!!


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July 25, 2005

 

Cindy Cone
  Many congrats, Terry! I'm very glad to see this one here, too!


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July 25, 2005

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  A Huge congrats to you Terry!!!


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July 25, 2005

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Congratulations!!!!


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July 25, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  A big congratulations to you, Terry...wonderful winning image!!!


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July 25, 2005

 

Cathy Barrows
  Congrats on your win!...excellent


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July 25, 2005

 

Jennifer Rennison
  Congratulations on your win, Terry!


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July 25, 2005

 

Melissa L. Zavadil
  Congratulations Terry!! This is such an exellent shot and so deserving of your win!!!!


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July 25, 2005

 

Kay Beausoleil
  Congratulations on your well-deserved win, Terry!


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July 25, 2005

 

KHAWLA Haddad
  Congratulations on this beautiful winner!!!


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July 25, 2005

 

Kathleen R. Struckle
  Congrats Terry!!


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July 25, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  A big congratulations on this well deserved SECOND PLACE win Terry! LOVE THIS SHOT!!


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July 25, 2005

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Outstanding, Terry! Congratulations to you!!!


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July 25, 2005

 

Sandra Wehrman
  congrats terry!


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July 25, 2005

 

Ken Grooms
  Winner all the way! Congratulations!


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July 25, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Really well done, Terry
Congratulations,

bill


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July 25, 2005

 

Stephen Zacker
  Super capture. Congratulations


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July 25, 2005

 

Nobu Nagase
  Congratulations, Terry, on another great win!!!


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July 25, 2005

 
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  Congrats, Terry! Not surprised to see this one here.


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July 25, 2005

 

Goshka G.
  Congrats on this wonderful win, Terry!!


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July 25, 2005

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Congratulations on this dramatic winner, Terry!


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July 25, 2005

 

Cathy Gregor
  Congrats on this colossal winner, Terry!!


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July 25, 2005

 

Sharon Day
  Tremendous image, Terry!!! Big congratulations!!! WTG!


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July 25, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Congratulations on this wonderful win, Terry!!!


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July 25, 2005

 
- Diane Addonizio

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  Congratulations on your win, Terry!


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July 25, 2005

 

Wren Hendrick
  What an impact this has!! Much deserved congratulations!!!!


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July 25, 2005

 

Souha Dooly
  Congratulations on your win, Terry!!well done : )


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July 25, 2005

 

Allan L. Whitehead
  Terry, congratulations on this magnificent win in last month's contest in the 'Animals' category. It is very richly deserved, my very dear friend - your good friend, Allan


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July 26, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  I know I am a little late with this, but big congrats on your winner, Terry, it is much deserved! You have a way with animal shots!


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July 26, 2005

 

Karen Bacon
  Congratulations Terry on this fantastic image!


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July 26, 2005

 

Jonna Bergström
  Congratulations on this great win, Terry!!


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July 26, 2005

 

Janet L. Skinner
  Congratulations, Terry!!!! This is one awesome shot!!


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July 26, 2005

 

Pamela K
  Great capture, Terry! What an expression! Congrats!

Pam


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July 28, 2005

 

Monika Sapek
  Awesome capture of emotion, Terry! Many congratulations on your Second Place Win!
Monika


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July 28, 2005

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Congratulations on this awesome Second Place Win Terry..I'm so glad it made it!!!!


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July 30, 2005

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Thanks For The Congrats Everyone Its Much Appreciated!!


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August 01, 2005

 

Shari Travison
  Awesome capture and clarity. Congrats!


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August 14, 2005

 

Shannon Beauford
  I just love this shot!
I have seen this particular silverback many times but was never able to get a good shot.
The keeper said he is very gentle, but very territorial and protective of his female.


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April 03, 2006

 
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