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Cutie And The Beast


 
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Cutie And The Beast*
More gorilla/kid interaction at the OKC Zoo. Isn't he just great?

Carolyn M. Fletcher

 
 
 

Kathleen Clemons
 

This is just soooo cool, Carolyn!


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July 01, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  What a great catch, Carolyn, and they must have had a lot of stories to tell about this great ape and their "conversation" with him!! Excellent story within this image!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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July 01, 2005

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Isn't this the most wonderful image. Not one of those kids will ever forget this experience. Talk about a "great" ape!


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July 01, 2005

 

Donna W. Neal
  OH My what a wonderful image Carolyn. I love the story it tells


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July 01, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  This is just wonderful, Carolyn
I love the way the kids are gathered round and fascinated by the interaction.
Well done!

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July 01, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Thanks Kath, Stan, Bonnie, Donna and Bill. He must have sat with his hand on the glass for at least 15 minutes. He was as fascinated as they were. Amazing! I wish the lighting had been better, but I didn't have much to work with.


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July 01, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  How COOL, Carolyn!!!!! I remember seeing this guy (or one like him) while I was there but he didn't get this close to the window!!!


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July 01, 2005

 

Stephanie Lyons
  This is so heartwarming Carolyn. I really love the connection that you captured here ... WONDERFUL!


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July 01, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Thanks Tammy and Steph..
It was cute..When the kids moved on, a man sat down on the little step and the gorilla was looking at him kind of strangely and then the gorilla turned his back and just sat there with his back to the window.


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July 01, 2005

 

Dolores Neilson
  Oh Carolyn....as much as the kids are loving this interaction, it makes me sad. The separation, I guess. I only wish they could touch him for real. I like that you've captured this special moment, Carolyn.


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July 01, 2005

 

Paul Michko
  Awesome capture, Carolyn.


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July 01, 2005

 

Bobbie Davis
  Great shot Carolyn...last time I tried taking a picture of a monkey (with glass in between) I got mooned!


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July 01, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Thanks Dolores. He was quite the "father figure"..Right behind him on the ground there was a female with a baby, but she was holding it in such a position, I couldn't see it's head, so I wasn't able to get a shot of it.


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July 01, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Thanks Paul and Bobbie. I can relate, Bobbie! That's usually what happens to me, too....or worse.


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July 01, 2005

 
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  Carolyn - what a lovely moment you have captured!!


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July 01, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Carolyn

You captured a special moment in time.

Awesome. Kerby


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July 01, 2005

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Love it Carolyn, looks great!


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July 01, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Thanks Sharon, Kerby and Claudia!


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July 01, 2005

 
- Kelly Abernathy

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  Wonderful! What a capture Carolyn! -K


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July 01, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Thanks Kelly, he was quite the guy!


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July 01, 2005

 
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  He is great and so is this shot!!! How do you get it so clear thru the glass...I took pictures at the Bronx Zoo recently of the gorillas but reflections ruined them all (I really ruined them I guess lol)


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July 01, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  I did ruin a few that way, Agnes. I just try to watch where the reflections are while I'm shooting and stay off to one side or the other if I can't get right up to the glass.


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July 01, 2005

 

Joy Rector
  Fantastic and precious.


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July 01, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  This is too perfect. He is really into those kids.


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July 01, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Thanks Joy and Marsha!


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July 01, 2005

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  To cute...fun to see the interaction! Great shot, Carolyn!


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July 01, 2005

 

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  What a wonderful title. and what a great capture. They certainly seem to be giving each other the once over:)


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July 01, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Fantastic, Carolyn, awesome capture!


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July 01, 2005

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Oh Carolyn, I love this!!!


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July 01, 2005

 

Donna R. Moratelli
  This is a sad picture emotionally but a great shot. I really love it because it tells a real story.


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July 01, 2005

 

Tammy Nuxoll
  WOW Awsome shot Carolyn!! Hope you have a great weekend!!!


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July 01, 2005

 

S J
  Terrific capture, Carolyn!!


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July 01, 2005

 

Murry Grigsby
  Cute title and terrific shot Carolyn! Love your timing and angle on this one!!


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July 01, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Thanks Linda, Pat, Deb, Colette, Donna, Tammy, Sanjay and Murry..you notice I didn't say which was the cutie. LOL


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July 01, 2005

 

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  Just one of those times'just make for wonerful memories. I love this shot.


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July 01, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Thanks Opal. Much appreciated!!


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July 01, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Terrific capture Carolyn!!!
Wonderful moment of interaction!!!


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July 01, 2005

 
- Susan T. Evans

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  Awesome capture Carolyn! I lvoe the interaction too


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July 01, 2005

 

Darren K. Fisher
  What a great capture Carolyn.


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July 01, 2005

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  The Kids Look Really Captivated:-) Excellent Timing Carolyn!!


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July 01, 2005

 

Wren Hendrick
  Carolyn, this is absolutely awesome. You really should submit it to the Zoo!! It's just one of those moments!!


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July 01, 2005

 

Carol Brill
  No communication gap here, Carolyn, you really made the most of your photographic technique in this shot to catch such a special moment so well!


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July 02, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Thanks Adilson, Susan, Darren, Terry, Wren and Carol!


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July 02, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  Congratulations on another outstanding finalist, Carolyn!!!


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August 20, 2005

 

KHAWLA Haddad
 

Congratulations on your finalist!


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August 20, 2005

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Congratulations on your finalist!


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August 20, 2005

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Congrats Carolyn!


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August 20, 2005

 

S J
  Congratulations on your Finalist, Carolyn!!


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August 21, 2005

 

Stephen Zacker
  A great interaction going on here Congrats


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August 21, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Fantastic, Carolyn...congratulations!!!


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August 21, 2005

 

Chris Macer
  Amazing capture, Carolyn! Congrats on the finalist!


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August 21, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Thanks everyone!! Much appreciated!!


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August 21, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Congratulations on you finalist Carolyn!!!


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August 21, 2005

 

Cathy M. Gromball
  Congratulations, Carolyn! Wonderful capture!

Cathy :)


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August 22, 2005

 

Leanne M.E. Boyd
  Congratulations Carolyn! Cute shot!


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August 22, 2005

 

Ken Grooms
  Wow! Talk about capturing the moment! This is absolutely perfect!!!!

Winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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August 22, 2005

 

S J
  Big Congratulations on this OUTSTANDING Win, Carolyn!!


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August 22, 2005

 

Carol Brill
  Congratulations on your second-place win with this absolutely amazing image, Carolyn!!


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August 22, 2005

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Awesome capture, Carolyn! Many congratulations on your well deserved win!


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August 22, 2005

 

Dan Holm
  Wow!!!CONGRATULATIONS on your WIN, Carolyn!!!!!


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August 23, 2005

 

Paul E. Earl
  Congratulations!!!


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August 23, 2005

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Congratulations on your win, Carolyn!!!


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August 23, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Congratulations on this well deserved win Carolyn!!!


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August 23, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Thanks everyone!!


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August 23, 2005

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Congratulations on this fantastic winner, Carolyn!


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August 23, 2005

 

Tom Andersen
  Congratulations on this fabulous winner, Carolyn!


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August 23, 2005

 

Ganeshwar Prasad
  Congrats, Carolyn!


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August 23, 2005

 

Kathleen Clemons
  Yea!!!!!!!!! Congrats, Carolyn!


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August 23, 2005

 

Diane Dupuis
  Fantastic Carolyn! Way 2 go!


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August 23, 2005

 

Joy Brown
  Awesome, Carolyn!!! Big Congrats!


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August 23, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  Congratulations, Carolyn!!! YIPEE!!!


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August 23, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Congratulations, Carolyn!!
Excellent photo and win.

bill


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August 23, 2005

 

Stephanie Lyons
  Big congrats Carolyn!


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August 23, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Thanks all of you nice people!


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August 23, 2005

 
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  Way to go, Carolyn!!!
Congratulations!!!
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August 23, 2005

 

Donna W. Neal
  So glad to see ths in the winners circle
Congratulations Carolyn
On this well deserved win!


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August 23, 2005

 

Janet L. Skinner
  Wonderful shot, Carolyn!! Congratulations!!


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August 23, 2005

 

Cathy Gregor
  Congratulations, Carolyn!!
Great catch!


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August 23, 2005

 

Walter Graziano
  Congratulations Carolyn!


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August 23, 2005

 
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  Congrats on your win Carolyn!


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August 23, 2005

 

Lisa M. Rodriguez
  This is a sweet and insightful shot...


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August 23, 2005

 

Sherri Conley
  Wow, what a story-telling photo, Carolyn! Congrats!


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August 23, 2005

 

Rob Friedman
  What an amazing photo--congrats!!!


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August 23, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Thanks everyone!! I wish it could have been a better shot. It was done in a very dark place. Then with the backlighting, it was a tough one. Lucky to get as much as I did.


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August 23, 2005

 

Charlene Bayerle
  Big congratulations Carolyn....well deserved...awesome shot and capture!!!!


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August 23, 2005

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  CONGRATULATIONS!!! CAROLYN!


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August 23, 2005

 

Piotr M. Organa
  Awesome photo, Carolyn.
Congratulations on your gold!


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August 23, 2005

 

Murry Grigsby
  Congrats on your win Carolyn!!


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August 23, 2005

 

Cindy Cone
  Awesome capture, Carolyn! Many congrats!


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August 23, 2005

 

Alan L. Borror
  Congratulations on a great win, Carolyn!


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August 23, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  Congratulations on your Second Place Win Carolyn! This is a wonderful shot!


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August 23, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Congratulations on your win, Carolyn, this is just the cutest shot!


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August 23, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Thanks all!!!


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August 23, 2005

 

Sharon Day
  Congratulations, Carolyn!!!


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August 23, 2005

 

Mary Timman
  This is so cute. Congrats Carolyn.


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August 23, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Congratulations, Carolyn! This is just so cool!


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August 23, 2005

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Congratulations, Carolyn - awesome win!


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August 23, 2005

 

Stephen Zacker
  Congratulations


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August 23, 2005

 

Kay Beausoleil
  Congratulations, Carolyn, for this great capture and your big win!


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August 23, 2005

 
- Susan T. Evans

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  Congrats Carolyn on this awesome winner!


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August 23, 2005

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations Carolyn. Fantastic capture. Love your gallery. Congatulations on all of your winners.


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August 23, 2005

 

Dolores Neilson
  Hey girlfriend! So delighted this made the winner's circle!! Woo hooooooo!! Congrats on 2nd place!


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August 23, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Fantastic, Carolyn, and what a story!! CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place win!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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August 23, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Thanks so much everyone!


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August 24, 2005

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  CONGRATULATIONS to you Carolyn:0)


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August 24, 2005

 

Allan L. Whitehead
  Carolyn, they are great and so is this, congratulations on this win in last month's contest in the 'Animal' category. It is truly richly deserved, my very dear friend - your good friend, Allan


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August 24, 2005

 

Susana Ms Heide
  The fascination of the children is so well captured!! CONGRATS on a great WIN!!


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August 24, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Congratulations on your wonderful win, Carolyn!!!


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August 24, 2005

 

KHAWLA Haddad
  Congrats Carolyn on this wonderful winner!!!!


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August 25, 2005

 

Patricia Marroquin
  Fabulous image! Congratulations, Carolyn!


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August 28, 2005

 
- Guy D. Biechele

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  Carolyn, Congratulations on this wonderful image!!


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September 06, 2005

 
- Jill Odice

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  This is awesome!!! Perfect timimg on your part...BTW, I love your picture on your ID with the gun :-)You have a great sense of humor.


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September 08, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Thanks Jill! I better have at my age. LOL


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September 08, 2005

 

Terrill Province
  WOW ~ add my voice to the chorus of CONGRATULATIONS!!! I can't believe that I'm so late in seeing this surprising shot. We have a family tradition of visiting the OKC every Christmas Eve, and have had some wild experiences ourselves with the great apes shown here.

We've found that if you point to something behind them, the apes will turn and look. It's quite an experience.

Love your work!!!


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September 10, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Aren't they just the coolest?


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September 10, 2005

 

Connie J. Foster
  Talk about a HUMAN INTEREST shot!!!!!
This is truly one of the best photos I have ever seen. It looks like the children would feel as comfortable on the other side of the glass with him & he looks like he wishes they were. Love this.
Connie


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September 23, 2005

 

Paula Showen
  Amazing capture! I love this!!! Congratulations!


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October 06, 2005

 

Jesus M. Salazar
  I watched it two weeks ago and come back again to observe it and enjoy it. . . .what a shot!!


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January 26, 2006

 

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  WOW!!!!!!!!! You have a wonderful gallery but this one captured my heart what an amazing shot!! I have always loved gorillas.


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March 17, 2006

 

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  Wonderful! Great capture. love the hands! Jen


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May 08, 2006

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  WOW,Carolyn!
So wonderfully heartwarming!!!
Congrats!
--Lisa


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December 18, 2007

 

Chris Schlosser
  This has to be the cutest photo I have ever seen!! What a wonderful capture, Carolyn.


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