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Shoebox crane


 
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Shoebox crane
No creative title - same crane as before just in a different part of the lake. Image buzzed then shoebox filter from VP used. History brushed the crane back to the buzz.

Marsha S. Smith

 
 
 

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this is beautiful...


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September 07, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  I love this!!


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September 07, 2005

 

Paul Michko
  Awesome capture, Marsha.


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September 07, 2005

 

Donald K. Cherry
  Fantastic image and effects, Marsha!


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September 07, 2005

 

Walter Graziano
  Beautiful shot Marsha, and love the effects!


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September 07, 2005

 

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  Very beautiful capture. I love the way the bird just stands out. Beautiful shot.


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September 07, 2005

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Has such an Oriental look - wonderful work, Marsha!


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September 07, 2005

 

Diane Dupuis
  Gorgeous!


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September 07, 2005

 

Cindy Paquette
  WOW!!!!!!!!!! This is a stunner Marsha and I agree with Bonnie, a slight Aisan feel to this image which is simply incredibly beautiful!


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September 07, 2005

 
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  This is really an outstanding image Marsha! Great work, beautiful color and comp! Jeff


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September 07, 2005

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Just beautiful!!!!love the effects you have used!


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September 07, 2005

 

KHAWLA Haddad
  WOW its Gorgeouse Marsha such wonderful capture and effect on this its winner in my book well don!!!


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September 07, 2005

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Fantastic Marsha. Love the effects you used.


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September 07, 2005

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  THis is really beautiful Marsha! What is a shoebox filter?


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September 07, 2005

 

Mary L. Graham
  Beautiful Marsha!! =)


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September 07, 2005

 
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  Beautiful Marsha...looks like a painting!


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September 07, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Very pretty...love the colors!


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September 07, 2005

 

Charlene Bayerle
  Gorgeous Marsha...nicely presented!!!!


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September 07, 2005

 

Casey A. Hanson
  Wonderful job with effects, Marsha...well done! :0)


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September 07, 2005

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Stunning effects and a winning picture, Marsha!!!


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September 07, 2005

 

Stan J. Bendkowski
  Wow, beautiful picture, Marsha!


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September 07, 2005

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  ARTWORK!!!! This is a perfect shot for the shoebox filter.. That's a hard one to use.. Very nice!


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September 07, 2005

 

Susan T. Parady
  Beautiful! Super colors and comp!


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September 07, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Thanks so much everyone. I am kind of overwhelmed. I so appreciate it!


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September 07, 2005

 

Carla Metzler
  Very beautiful, Marsha!


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September 07, 2005

 

Patty Razonable
  Very creative effects on this wonderful image, Marsha!!


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September 07, 2005

 

Roxanne M. Bubar
  This is just lovely. Looks like a beautiful painting.


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September 07, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Lovely image and effects, Marsha!


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September 07, 2005

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Wonderful, Marsha! Really looks like a fine piece of Asian art! So lovely!


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September 07, 2005

 

Ermanno Radice
  Another wonderful work, fantastic image, Marsha!


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September 07, 2005

 

Michelle Lea Guinn
  Love It!!! mlg~


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September 07, 2005

 

Kate Jackson
  Incredible Marsha! Absolutely incredible. And by the way I love it!


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September 07, 2005

 
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  This is quite brilliant Marsha. I am so impressed with your use of color and texture here. Peace, karen


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September 07, 2005

 

Sylvia Rossler
  I just love it Marsha ! Gorgeous :o)


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September 07, 2005

 

Goshka G.
  Really cool work, Marsha!! So beautifully done!!


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September 07, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Thank you all so much. This guy was fun to shoot. I was trying to get one of those perfect Bill Houghton shots and it didn't happen so I used a little PS magic.


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September 07, 2005

 

April Riggs
  Looks like a painting you would hang over a fireplace in an expensive home. Great job!


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September 07, 2005

 

Leonard Pierce
  Beautiful image Marsha, great job with the effects!!!


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September 07, 2005

 
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  Love the crane and the presentation! Lovely work her, Marsha!

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September 07, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  April, Len and Candice - thank you very much. Just one more crane today!


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September 08, 2005

 

robert burks
  ...wow...amazing


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September 08, 2005

 

Cathy Barrows
  gorgeous...love the fall colors in the bg even if they are fake


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September 08, 2005

 

Claudette Foote
  I just love it Marsha ! Gorgeous


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September 08, 2005

 

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  Wow, what a clever job. It looks just like a Japanese print. Nicely done!


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September 08, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Robert, CathyB, Claudette and Judges - thank you all so much - I appreciate you all so much. Keeps me trying new things.


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September 08, 2005

 

Daniel Diaz
  Amazing composition!!!!!!! This is soooooooo Beautiful, Awesome Work!!!!


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September 08, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Thanks so much, Daniel - I am lovin' your macros, my friend.


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September 08, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Martha just stunning. Love your effects and lovely to view.

Kerby


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September 08, 2005

 

Janet Detota
  I agree enthusiastically with everyone before me! Well done! :-)


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September 08, 2005

 
- Brenda W. LaFleur

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  This is great Marsha. Love it!


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September 08, 2005

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Whoa Marsha, I like this even better than the blue one and blue is my favorite color!
You used two of my favorite filters to perfection and the whiteness of the cran adds just the right amount of depth and light! Love this one!


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September 08, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Kerby, Janet, Brenda and Joannie - thank you guys so much!


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September 09, 2005

 

Kirsi Bertolini
  So so well done! I hope you blow this one out and display it somewhere, these colors and contrast and light and that bird in there look just awesome! What a job! I'm very impressed!


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September 09, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Thank you so much, Kirsi. I believe that areas of swamp - you know, cypress trees and stumps in the water and moss in the trees, just makes for nice images even without help. That shoebox filter really works to give that kind of scenery a special look.


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September 09, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  A beautiful work of art that should be hanging in a gallery Marsha .... EXCELLENT in every way and a WINNER!!!!!!


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September 09, 2005

 

Cathy Stancil
  Just soo beautiful Marsha !!! Well done !!


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September 10, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Cathy and Jill - I really appreciate your positive comments on this shot. It was fun to do.


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September 10, 2005

 

S J
  I've just one word for this masterpiece....WINNER!!!! Marsha, you're way too up with editing!!!!!


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September 10, 2005

 

Janet E. Backhaus
  Very nice Marsha, I love the effects.
What software is VP?


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September 11, 2005

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  excellent work! super duper!


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September 11, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  SJ - thank you so much - let's keep our fingers crossed. I've had lots of finalists, but no winners yet so that would be really nice.

Janet and Laura - thank you both so much and Janet - I emailed you the info on VP.


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September 11, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  This is gorgeous, Marsha
Wonderful scene, composition and effects.
Very artistic and well done.

bill


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September 11, 2005

 

Melissa L. Zavadil
  WOW Marsha!! This is beautiful! I absolutely love this!! Wonderfully done!!


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September 11, 2005

 
- Kathryn (Love) Scheet

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  you have created an even more beautiful image with the post editing - this is wonderful marsha!


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September 12, 2005

 

Lori Carlson
  WOW! Marsha girl this is so beautiful!! :0) Your shot is composed so well and it is such a great scene and your effects work really make this a winner! :0) LOVE IT! :0)


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September 12, 2005

 

Vicki Hunt
  This really is beautiful, Marsha!


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September 12, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Thank you all so much. I love the way 'swamps' look with their cypress trees and moss. Almost any direction you shoot it is pretty.


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September 13, 2005

 

Margot Petrowski
  Wonderful and artistic!!!! I haven't yet found a good use for that filter, but you sure have!!!


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September 14, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Margot, I have only used it on 2 images and they were both swamp shots. I think it works great for those. Haven't found any others to use it on yet! Thank you so much.


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September 14, 2005

 

Bill Houghton
  Outstanding shot Marsha. Great job. Thanks for your comments.
Bill

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September 15, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Thanks so much Bill - and you are one of my very favorite photographers here so you are so welcome.


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September 15, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Drop dead beauty, Marsha ... why don't we just put a gold medallion on this one ... judges liked it :-)!! Spectacular work and one for the wall, which is where I hope you already have this one displayed!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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September 21, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  THANKS!!!! This shot is my best hope to break out of the finals finally. Of course it will be another month before we know. I love places that have the cypress trees, moss and stuff - they are just so naturally beautiful and with just a little help from VP - tada!


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September 21, 2005

 

Melissa L. Zavadil
  CONGRATS ON YOUR POTD!! Marsha I just LOVE this shot!!! WONDERFUL PS!!! Love your work!!! :)


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October 14, 2005

 

Sylvia Rossler
  Congrats on yout wonderful POTD Marsha ! I bet we will see this one again this month :o)


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October 14, 2005

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Beautiful image Marsha ~ congrats on POTD!


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October 14, 2005

 

Vicki Hunt
  Congrats on this beautiful POTD!!!!


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October 14, 2005

 

Paul Michko
  Excellent POTD, Marsha.


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October 14, 2005

 

Els De Winter
  Great job, Marsha!


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October 14, 2005

 

Tom Andersen
  Magnificent work of art, Marsha! Congratulations on your POTD!


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October 14, 2005

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Congratulations of this masterful POTD, Marsha!


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October 14, 2005

 

Debra Booth
  Congratulations on your POTD for this gorgeous image!


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October 14, 2005

 

Helen N. McHugh
  Truely beautiful,Marsha!

A work of art!!
Is shoebox filter in Photoshop ?
I would love to use it!

Congrats.again !!

Helen


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October 14, 2005

 

Ray Thibaut
  Beautiful Artwork! How do you get the shoebox filter and what is VP? Is this something to buy or download ?
Ray Thibaut


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October 14, 2005

 
- Evy Johansen

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  So Beautiful!!! Big congrats on your wonderful POTD!


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October 14, 2005

 

Joline Frazier
  This is lovely. The effects are so striking. I echo Ray's questions...tell us about the Shoebox filter and VP. Very nice work.


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October 14, 2005

 

Dan Walters
  Great image. Really like the effects.


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October 14, 2005

 

Leanne M.E. Boyd
  It looks like a piece of silk/satan, that would be used for a Mandarin Collard Jacket. Gorgeous shot - Congratulations on your POTD - well deserved!


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October 14, 2005

 

Cathy Barrows
  Congrats on your POTD...fantastic


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October 14, 2005

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  Congrats on your POTD Marsha! Nicely done!


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October 14, 2005

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  love it. congrats on potd


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October 14, 2005

 

Leonard Pierce
  WOW!!! CONGRATULATIONS MARSHA!!!!!!!!
Very beautiful image and a very well deserved honor!!!...I'm sure we'll be seeing this one a few more times!! GOOD LUCK!!!!!!


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October 14, 2005

 

Joy Rector
  congrats on this gorgeous POTD


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October 14, 2005

 

Darren K. Fisher
  Way to go Marsha. Very well deserved POD.


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October 14, 2005

 

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  Marsha :

This image is very beautiful. I like the colors because they depict a still autumn day. The Crane symbolizes peace because of its stoic And graceful manner.

Keep up the Good Work !!!

Avis K. Williams Caesar
aviscae@yahoo.com


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October 14, 2005

 

Kay Beausoleil
  Wonderful composition and effects -- congratulations on your POTD, Marsha!


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October 14, 2005

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Congratulations, Marsha, on your wonderful POTD!!!!


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October 14, 2005

 
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  Congratulations, Marsha!!! This is wonderful!!!
Hugs,
kk


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October 14, 2005

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  Woohooo!!!! POTD!!! CONGRATULATIONSS MARSHA!!!!


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October 14, 2005

 

KHAWLA Haddad
  Congratulations Marsha on your great POTD!!!!


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October 14, 2005

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Big congrats on your POTD, Marsha!


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October 14, 2005

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  My big congratulations on this great POTD, Marsha!!!


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October 14, 2005

 

Thomas Ehlers
  Congrats on a great work Marsha and on POTD, Keep up the great work!!!!!!!!!!


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October 14, 2005

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!! Congrats Marsha!!!!!!!!


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October 14, 2005

 
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  Marsha, congratulations on your POTD; I really like the effects you used on this image.


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October 14, 2005

 

Tony Gutowski
  Simply beautiful!! Mood evoking colors,
Congadulation on POTD!!-T.G


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October 14, 2005

 

Casey A. Hanson
  Nice to see this again, Marsha...congrats on POTD! :0)


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October 14, 2005

 
- Brenda W. LaFleur

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  Congrats, Marsha!


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October 14, 2005

 

Kimberly C. Miner
  gorgeous picture. Congratulations!!!! I love the effect!!!


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October 14, 2005

 

Kimberly C. Miner
  gorgeous picture. Congratulations!!!! I love the effect!!!


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October 14, 2005

 

Mary N C. Taitt
  stunningly beautiful, wonderful compositions, colors, and effects! Nice job! Mary


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October 14, 2005

 

Wayne Nolting
  The filtering really brought out the artistic side of the shot and enhanced the presence of the crane. Very Nice


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October 14, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Congratulations on your POTD Marsha!!!


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October 14, 2005

 

Jenny Pate-Hyndman
  Wow Marsha, this is a work of art and VERY deserving of POTD.

Well done judges!

-Jenny


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October 14, 2005

 

Lori Carlson
  What a wonderful way to start your weekend Marsha!!!! :0) I'm still lovin' this!! Big POTD congrats girl!! :0)


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October 14, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Thank you all sooooo much. I am a little shell shocked by getting a POTD (never thought it would happen because there is just so much wonderful work out there) and by all the wonderful congrats from all the folks I know here at BP and all of those who are new to me that also commented. I so appreciate you all.

Now for those who wanted to know about VP. It is Virtual Photographer - a free download that I was introduced to many months ago by Murry Grigsby, a super photographer and fellow Texan. You can get it at www.optikvervelabs.com/default.php
You can download it as a stand alone program or as a plug in for Photoshop, etc. The shoebox filter is just one of many within VP.

Hope this helps. If you need anymore info just email me - I am always available to answer any questions I can. I am however just learning all this stuff (usually with trial and error) myself so may or may not be able to help.

Thanks again everyone - I love you guys!


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October 14, 2005

 

Kathleen R. Struckle
  this is just gorgeous!! congrats on POTD!!


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October 14, 2005

 

bob cornelison
  Congrats Marsha on POTD! I hadn't seen this and it has an awesome nostalgic feel! Nice job!
~:O)


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October 14, 2005

 

Jenny Bosmans
  BIG CONGRATULATIONS on your wonderful and well deserved POTD, Marsha!!


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October 14, 2005

 

Wendy Stevenson
  Incredible DA Marsha!! I just love everything about this!!! Congratulations on this wonderful POTD!!!!


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October 14, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Congrats on your POTD, Marsha!


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October 14, 2005

 

Mary Clarke
  Many congratulations on POTD Marsha - this image is absolutely beautiful.


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October 14, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Thanks so much! I really do feel honored to get this and am still a little amazed at the response to this image.


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October 14, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Bravo, Marsha!! Big CONGRATULATIONS on this beauty being selected as the POTD!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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October 14, 2005

 

Carol Brill
  Marsha, congratulations on your POTD for this lovely, elegant image!


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October 14, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Carol and Stan - thank you so much!


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October 14, 2005

 

Robert Blankenship
  Marsha, What a stunning image! Love the golden color and the comp.. Outstanding work! Congrats on POTD Well deserved.
Rob


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October 14, 2005

 

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  Nice, but it looks like a painting, not a camera photo. Is everything on here photo shopped?


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October 14, 2005

 

Karen Slagle
  Hello Fellow Texan. This is absolutely gorgeous. It looks almost like a Japanese style painting. Nice work. Very well deserved POTD.


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October 14, 2005

 

Kirsi Bertolini
  I'm so glad judges noticed this one! Big cheers from me Marsha, you so deserve to be noticed for this artpiece!


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October 14, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Robert, Karen and Kirsi - thank you so much! I was really surprised and, of course, delighted.

Stacy - thanks! I did use several different things on this image. I described them in the details that are listed below the image. I buzzed the original, then used VP's shoebox filter and history brushed the crane back to the buzz. Then added a texture - probably sandstone from PS.
That is why it is in the Digital Darkroom category.


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October 14, 2005

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Beautiful image, wonderful work, Marsha - congrats on your POTD!


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October 14, 2005

 

Anita Taylor
  Incredible Ps work, Marsha! This is stunning! Congrats on getting POTD :)


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October 14, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Deborah and Anita - nice to meet you both and thank you so much!


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October 14, 2005

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  I can only echo everyone else's sentiments. This is beautiful-it looks like a painting, one that would look lovely hanging on a wall. Congratulations on your skillful and artistic use of digital editing, and on your well-deserved POTD.


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October 14, 2005

 

Patty Razonable
  Beautiful image and effects, Marsha!! Congratulations on your POTD!!


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October 14, 2005

 

Danilo Piccioni
  ...I don't know how I missed this...I guess I was too busy looking at my self in my selfportrait! LOL
Marsha this is fantastic! o creative and artistic!
Congratulation!!!!!!


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October 15, 2005

 

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  woderful image!congratulations!


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October 15, 2005

 

Luhut Napitupulu
  What a wonderful Image, Marsha! I like the mood. Congratulations on POTD!


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October 15, 2005

 

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  Awesome!!!!!!!! I wish I can do these creative things someday.


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October 16, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Lindley, Patty, Dado, Jacqueline, Lahut and Nimiaha - thank you all so much. This image has gotten way more attention than I ever thought possible. I appreciate each and every one of you taking the time to say such nice things.

Dado - I love the SP! One of these days I will get brave enough to do that, but I hate having my picture taken. LOL


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October 16, 2005

 

Terrill Province
  OH WOW!!!

Marsha, this looks like a Japanese silk painting... I'm so impressed!
Great POTD!!!


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October 16, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Hi Terrill - nice to meet you. Thanks so much. I tend to get that Japanese look fairly often when I am post processing. I don't do it on purpose, but several of my images have come out that way. I really like the look, too.


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October 17, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  A big congratulations on your POTD Marsha! It's a beauty!


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October 18, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Thanks Jill, it was certainly a surprise to me - but very nice.


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October 18, 2005

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Congratulations on your all finalists!!!


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October 21, 2005

 

Danilo Piccioni
  And again!....congratulations on this multi winner!!!


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October 21, 2005

 

Sylvia Rossler
  I won my bet :o) Congratulations on your beautiful finalist an a winner in my eyes Marsha !!!!


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October 21, 2005

 

Joy E. Cobb
  Congratulations, Marsha! Finalist, too! Excellent! :)


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October 21, 2005

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  Congratulations Marsha on this fantastic finalist!!


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October 21, 2005

 
cccphotoart.com - Candice C. Calhoun

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  Congratulations for your wonderful finalist and good luck in the next round!

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October 21, 2005

 

Ermanno Radice
  Many congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Marsha!!!


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October 21, 2005

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Beautiful, artistic effects, Marsha, congratulations!


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October 21, 2005

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Congratulations, Marsha, on this very beautiful finalist!


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October 21, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Thanks so much everyone. I appreciate all the positive comments so much.


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October 21, 2005

 

DiAnna F. Paulk
  Nicely done, Marsha! Congratulations and thank you for stopping to comment on mine!


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October 21, 2005

 

Wendy Stevenson
  Absolutely stunning!! Congrats on your finalist and I wish you much luck in the next round!!! I truly love this image!!!!


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October 21, 2005

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  You already know how much I love this one! congrats!


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October 21, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Congrats, Marsha!


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October 21, 2005

 

Karen Diaz
  Big Congrats on your finalist Marsha, Gorgeous effects and color!!! Good luck in the next round!


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October 21, 2005

 

KHAWLA Haddad
 
Congratulations on this terrific finalist, Marsha!!!!!!!


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October 21, 2005

 

Noel Baebler
  Huzzah, Marsha! Very Maxfield Parrish!


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October 21, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Thanks everyone - I so appreciate you guys!

Noel - I had to look him up, but loved his work. Thanks for the comparison.


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October 21, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  A big congratulations on this beautiful finalist Marsha! Way to go!


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October 21, 2005

 

Donna W. Neal
  Congratulations on this well deserved finalist and good luck in the next
round Marsha


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October 21, 2005

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Thats Some Awesome Editing Marsha!!
Congratulations And Good Luck In The Next Round;-)


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October 21, 2005

 

Steve Mescha
  Congradulations, Marsha!


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October 21, 2005

 

Nobu Nagase
  Beautiful and exquisite!!!
Many congratulations, Marsha!!!
Best wishes on the next round.


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October 21, 2005

 
emptynestphotos.com - Agnes Fegan

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  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Marsha :-)


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October 21, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Thanks so much everyone!


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October 21, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Big congrats Marsha, great job!


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October 21, 2005

 

Melissa L. Zavadil
  GREAT SHOT MARSHA!!! I am so glad that I got to see this again!!! Good luck in the next round!!! :)


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October 22, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Melissa and Deb - thank you both very much!


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October 22, 2005

 

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  awesome.


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October 22, 2005

 

Michelle Lea Guinn
  Congratulations on your finalist and potd!!! WTG!!! mlg~


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October 22, 2005

 

Casey A. Hanson
  I knew we'd be seeing this again...yahoo! Congrats Marsha, I think it's a winner for sure! :0)


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October 22, 2005

 

April Riggs
  congrats on your finalist


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October 22, 2005

 
kathleenkparkerphotography.com - Kathleen K. Parker

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  Congrats, Marsha!!!
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October 22, 2005

 

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  Like a Chinese silk painting.


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October 22, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Yes!! Bravo!! Loved this when I first saw it and now let's see this with the top gold medallion :-)!! CONGRATULATIONS, Marsha, and I'll send you another one soon :-)!! This goes to the top of my favorites of yours!!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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October 22, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Congratulations, Marsha; this is soo beautiful!!!


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October 22, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Stacy, Michelle, Casey, April, KK, Donna, Stan(this is my best chance so far to break out of the finals - I hope). Thank you all so much - I have really been overwhelmed at the reaction of folks to this image. Pleasantly though.
Thanks to the judges for having a category where those of us who love to 'tamper' with the original can still have a shot at the gold.


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October 22, 2005

 

Daniel Diaz
  Same as my wife above Marsha, this one's truly a BRILLIANT work of art!!!!


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October 22, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Thanks Daniel - and it is really neat to have Karen posting too. It must be nice to have a built in shooting partner!


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October 22, 2005

 

Leonard Pierce
  Congratulations again Marsha!!!...but I don't think you're done yet!! Good Luck!


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October 22, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Thanks, Len. I hope not, but you never know. What's really weird is that I liked the blue crane shot a lot better than this one. Apparently no one else did. LOL! :D


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October 22, 2005

 

Lisa Chatelain
  Beautiful!


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October 22, 2005

 

KHAWLA Haddad
  Marsha cant help but keep looking at this outstanding image you have creatied so here I m again Big congrat I know this will be seeing agian for sure reall soon such wonderful work so so so Beautiful!!!!!


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October 23, 2005

 

Melissa L. Zavadil
  WTG!!!!!! AWESOME CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS!!! This image is soo soo deserving!! I am so happy for you Marsha!!! :)


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October 23, 2005

 

Joy E. Cobb
  Congratulations on your winning photo, Marsha!


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October 23, 2005

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Big congratulations on this wonderful second place win, Marsha! It's fabulous!


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October 23, 2005

 

Ermanno Radice
  Many congratulations on your well deserved second place win, Marsha!!!!


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October 23, 2005

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Congrats on your second place win, Marsha :0)


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October 23, 2005

 

Murry Grigsby
  Congratulations on your terrific image and win Marsha! Wonderful work!!


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October 23, 2005

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Congratulations on this beautiful winner, Marsha!! :)


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October 23, 2005

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Congratulations Marsha, on this well deserved win!!!!


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October 23, 2005

 

Nobu Nagase
  Congratulations, Marsha!!!
If this isn't a winner, nothing else would be!!!
Absolutely fabulous!!!
Very happy for you!


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October 23, 2005

 

Cathy Stancil
  Congratulations Marsha !!! :O)))


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October 23, 2005

 

KHAWLA Haddad
  YAAAAAAAAAAAAA Big CONGRATULATIONS On wonderful second place Winner, Marsha!!!!


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October 23, 2005

 

Daniel Diaz
  Huge congrats on your win Marsha, Had no doubt!!!


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October 23, 2005

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  Congrats Marsha!


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October 23, 2005

 

Sylvia Rossler
  Yihhhhaaaa ! I knew it :o) :o)

Congratulations on your beautiful winner Marsha !!!!


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October 23, 2005

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Big congrats on your beautiful image and win Marsha!!!


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October 23, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations on your win Marsha! This is so beautiful. Bravo!!!!!!!!!


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October 23, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  You know what I think about this beauty, Marsha! Nevertheless, CONGRATULATIONS once again and hope this broke you out of the Finalists as you had hoped!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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October 23, 2005

 

Steve Mescha
  A super big congradulations, Marsha!!! You sure deserve this :-)


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October 23, 2005

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Congratulations on your win - it is well-deserved!


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October 23, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Thanks so much to everyone who has been so sweet and said such nice things. This is my first "gold medal" so I am really happy! Thanks again, everyone.


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October 23, 2005

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  congrats on this awesome win!


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October 23, 2005

 

Casey A. Hanson
  Yayyyyy!!!! I'm so glad to see this won, Marsha! Awesome work! Woohooo! :0)


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October 23, 2005

 

Julie Abston
  A BIG congratulations, Marsha!!! This is such a gorgeous image. I can't believe that this is your first "gold"! I'd have to say it is about time!! :) Congratulations again on this well deserved win!!!!!


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October 23, 2005

 

Margot Petrowski
  Right on, Marsha!!!!!!


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October 23, 2005

 

Tom Andersen
  What a truly fabulous image, Marsha! Congratulations on your well deserved win!


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October 24, 2005

 

Stan J. Bendkowski
  Congratulations Marsha!


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October 24, 2005

 

Cathy Gregor
  Congratulations on this beautiful winner, Marsha!


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October 24, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Congratulations on your win Marsha!!!


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October 24, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  This is no surprise Marsha, way to go!! Congrats on your much deserved win!


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October 24, 2005

 

Danilo Piccioni
  Marsha!!!! I just wanted to add my big CONGRATULATIONS for this awesome work of art!


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October 24, 2005

 

Claudette Foote
  Congratulations on your winning photo, Marsha!


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October 24, 2005

 

Sandy Landon
  Congrats on this great win!!


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October 24, 2005

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Just beautiful, congratulations Marsha!


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October 24, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Congrats on your win, Marsha!!!


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October 24, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Beautiful photo, Marsha
Congratulations!

bill


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October 24, 2005

 

Joline Frazier
  I totally love this shot, and the effects you used. Well-deserved congratulations


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October 24, 2005

 

Cathy M. Gromball
  Congratulations, Marsha!

Cathy :)


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October 24, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Thank you all for supporting this shot all month. I appreciate you so much. What fun to finally get a gold medallion....:)


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October 24, 2005

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Congratulations on this well-deserved winner, Marsha!


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October 24, 2005

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Fabulous news Marsha! Congratulations!


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October 24, 2005

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Congratulations on a very well deserved win Marsha! Wish the blue one could have made it too :-)


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October 24, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Wally, Gail and Joannie - thank you very, very much!


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October 25, 2005

 

Donna W. Neal
  Congratulations on your well deserved win Marsha on this fine piece of ART!


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October 25, 2005

 

bob cornelison
  Congrats on the win!
This is really good!
~:o)


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October 25, 2005

 

bob cornelison
  Congrats on the win!
This is really good!
~:o)


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October 25, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Bob and Donna - thank you both so much!


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October 25, 2005

 

Lori Carlson
  Whoohoo's, cheers & high-fives Marsha!!!!! I am so so excited for you! Congrats on your big win friend!!! :0)


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October 25, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Lori! Thanks so much, kiddo! Feels good to have a 'gold medallion' on one of my images. :)


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October 26, 2005

 

CJ . Cotton
  Very creative effects on this wonderful image, Marsha!! Congratulations on this well-deserved winner, Marsha!


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October 28, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Thanks so much, CJ. I was really excited about the win - my first!


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October 28, 2005

 
- Cora Miller

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  Your skillful editing created a really fine work of art, Marsha! Congratulations on your win!


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October 28, 2005

 

Vicki Hunt
  Marsha, if this is the second time I have congratulated you, then forgive me. I know I tried once but it would not open...Anyway, this is a fabulous win! I love this image! Way to go!


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October 29, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Cora and Vicki - thank you both so very much. This image has gotten a whole lot more attention than I expected.


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October 29, 2005

 
moondancephotography-elizabethmarker.com - Elizabeth A. Marker

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  What an outstanding image! It is beautiful!!! Congratulations!!!!!!


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September 23, 2007

 

Susi Lawson
  This is sooooooo beautiful! Hope this is on a canvas on your wall!!


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September 24, 2007

 

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton
  Congratulations Marsha, this is so beautiful...


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September 25, 2007

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Beautiful!! Glad that this won!!


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October 02, 2007

 

Roger Fry
  Just incredible Marsha !

Roger


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October 07, 2007

 
moondancephotography-elizabethmarker.com - Elizabeth A. Marker

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  Marsha, I am so very excited for you girl! You really deserve this! Liz :)


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October 25, 2007

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Sorry I missed this!! This is one of the prettiest images I have ever seen! Beautiful and congrats!!


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December 30, 2007

 

Jessica Jenney
  This has to be one of my favorite of all times, Marsh! Big congrats on the stunning won and POTD!!! Into my faves!
I've never seen such a long discussion thread! :-O


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January 30, 2008

 

Howard B. Cheek
  Looks like a most artfully executed painting, I like it :)
Composed by the book - puuurfect!
Howard


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May 24, 2008

 

David A. Simons
  Marsha, well done with the artistic effect and congratulations on a beautiful photo. Wow!


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June 04, 2008

 
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