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This is an upside down view. Something different. I thought the pebbles in the water made for an interesting "sky." Some may like it, others will think I had too much wine. LOL

This is Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Canada.

F7, 1/100 sec, ISO 400, 24mm focal length, 3-stop graduated density filter.

Ken Smith

 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Moraine Lake
Moraine Lake
Banff National Park, Canada.
F7, 1/100 sec, ISO 400, 24mm focal length, 3-stop graduated density filter.

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Normal view, for those that don't want to stand on their head or turn their monitor upside down.


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October 07, 2006

 

Amy JACKSON
  Beautiful image, Ken! Wonderful reflection! Thanks for showing both versions!


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October 07, 2006

 

Donna Dunbar
  I think this is a gorgeous image and while I agree the stones in the water make an interesting patern I think the original is the one I like the best, great image though the reflection is so clear it really is hard to tell them apart.


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October 07, 2006

 
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  This works well both ways Ken! Great presentation for this beautiful image! Jeff


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October 07, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt
  Very creative idea like the presentation and colors, Ken!!


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October 07, 2006

 

Mary Timman
  Hey..I think it's a great idea. Thinking out of the box you might say.
Really is a beautiful scene though.


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October 07, 2006

 

Marcie A. Fowler
  Love them both. The original is a bit easier to view but I love the creativity and uniqueness of the flipped one. It makes a good optical illusion image.


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October 07, 2006

 

Ronald F. Fischer
  Great idea, Ken, but I prefer the original!!


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October 07, 2006

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  HMMMMM!!! When I'm looking at the "flip" I like it best but when I look at the original I like it best. Oh My! I'm so confused! It must come from driving 14-1/2 hours yesterday! Oh, what the heck!!! I LIKE THEM BOTH, Ken. PS. What I meant was that I would see you on BP next week...which is now this week! :-) Now, did I confuse you? LOL. Great photo both ways! ^.^ Kitty


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October 07, 2006

 
- Dennis Flanagan

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  Wine? More like smoking crack!


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October 07, 2006

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  I'm with Dennis!! LOL! Is he back?
It is a beautiful shot so I hope you post the other one too! Way to be creative!


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October 07, 2006

 

Lynne Morris
  Two beautiful images Ken, but glad you posted them both I was getting a blood rush! Beautiful colours and awesome reflections and I agree with Linda, post the original too :)


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- Tamara K. Walker

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  I hope you didn't hurt yourself when you fell off the wagon.
Magnificent capture either way.


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October 07, 2006

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Beautiful colors Ken...and very creative!!!!


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October 07, 2006

 

eileen bedford
  Creative Ken, love both views, streches the mind....


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October 07, 2006

 

Carla Metzler
  That's different alright, the image is beautiful!


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October 07, 2006

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Nice capture. Love the scene.


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October 07, 2006

 

Darren K. Fisher
  Yep different for sure. You would have got a kick of me trying to stand on my head. I have to say I love the original much better. As we all know that is just an opinion. Your detail and then the canoes adding a pop of color. WOW.


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October 07, 2006

 

Leonard Pierce
  Wow! Now that I'm over the little shot of vertigo...Very beautiful image Ken, but the original is much easier to view!! Great job!


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October 07, 2006

 

John Connolly
  Very creative Ken! I am not sure if I like the blue boat upside down, But it is still a remarkably good scene.


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October 07, 2006

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  A new slant on life! Creative idea Ken, cool!


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October 07, 2006

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  Very unique and interesting concept Ken!! I do prefer the original but they are both are very stunning and beautiful!! <><


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October 07, 2006

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Wonderful idea Ken! I do like both, but I prefer the original...gorgeous scenery! :)


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  I love the unexpected quality of the presented version! Truly innovative work, Ken!

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October 07, 2006

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  Ken, this really caught my attention! This image is amazing even upside down! But I have to say, I like the original better.

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October 07, 2006

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Beautiful..love the colors so much in this!!


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October 07, 2006

 

Kaye Burazin
  I'll join you in that glass of wine because I love your perspective and artistic flare here Ken.


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October 07, 2006

 

Ray Clarke
  Great idea Ken upside down image, Love it!!!(R)


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October 08, 2006

 

She-She Killough
  Yeah you had too much wine!! I LOVE the original! Why mess with an amazing image!! Good try though Ken. I was getting dizzy! ;)


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October 08, 2006

 

Cathy Barrows
  i like them both and I think you should post the original tomorrow just to see if the judges stand on their heads in confusion...lol


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October 08, 2006

 

Nina Shields
  Ken, amazing exposure and color work but I'd definitely have to vote for the original; I think the flipped version is amazing and quite fascinating but I also found it a bit confusing, trying to figure out what I was actually viewing; maybe you're just getting bored with all of your great winning shots!!!!


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October 08, 2006

 

David Phalen
  I'm with Cathy, I like them both and think you should also enter the original in this month's contest.


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October 08, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  THanks everyone for your nice comments. As for entering the "normal" one, I'll see how the "wine" version does first, and go from there.


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October 08, 2006

 
- Sheryl A. Hudson

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  It took me a minute to "see" it but love the creativity on this!


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October 08, 2006

 

Kenneth Mucke
  I love your creativity here Ken...Super shot and work on this


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October 09, 2006

 

Tammy Scott
  Very creative perspective


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October 10, 2006

 
lauriedailyphotos.com - Laurie Daily

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  No, Ken...when I first looked at this image I thought I had too much wine! On second glance however, I discovered a very creative and unique way of capturing this beautiful lake. Wonderful!!!


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November 04, 2006

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Maybe you did have ONE too many Ken??? I love it though:)


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November 14, 2006

 
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  BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE KEN
GREAT POV, COLORS AND COMP
JOHN


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December 27, 2006

 

Shawn Jennings
  This is a beautiful image Ken! You have so many great landscape shots!


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  Great image!


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December 28, 2006

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  I told you to turn it the other way!
Congratulations!


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December 29, 2006

 

Carla Metzler
  Congratulations on your finalist, Ken!


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December 29, 2006

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  Congrats!


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December 29, 2006

 

Shawn Jennings
  Congratulations on your finalist, Ken!


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December 29, 2006

 

Cathy Barrows
  Congrats on your finalist...i love this one


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December 29, 2006

 

Paula Dwyer
  Congratulations Ken!! :)


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  CONGRATULATIONS KEN
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December 29, 2006

 

Kenneth Mucke
  Another GEORGOUS finalist Ken...WTG


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- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round.


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December 29, 2006

 

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  Funny, I've seen this shot (and even have it) so many times, yet this is the first time I've seen the snow!


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December 29, 2006

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Now what kind of wine do you drink? Maybe if I have some, my world will turn "right side up!" lol

It is very pretty Ken, seriously!

jo ann c.


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December 29, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  Congratulations once again Ken!!


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Jenny Bosmans
  Congratulations on another beautiful Finalist, Ken! :)


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- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Gorgeous Ken! Congrats!


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December 29, 2006

 

Mick Burkey
  Congratulations on the finals, Ken! Love the contrast of colors against the relative black and white of snow in the mountains.


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- Gail Vitikacs

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  Way to Go!!!! Another Beauty! Congratulatons!


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December 29, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt
  Beautiful work, Ken.
Congratulations on your finalist!


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December 29, 2006

 
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  Congratulations Ken! This image is what inspired me to give a go at some reflections. I still have a ways to go for sure...this one is spectacular!!!


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December 29, 2006

 
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  Big congratulations, and Happy New Year!

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December 29, 2006

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist and best of luck in the next round Ken. A winner for sure!


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December 29, 2006

 

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  a monochromatic appearing image with the color of the boats rounding off the foreground


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December 29, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Great concept, Ken. Reminds me of your Omaha image from last year :) Nice work with the exposure!!!


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December 29, 2006

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Ken, Congratulations on your Finalist and best wishes for Happy New Year!!


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December 30, 2006

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  A very creative and beautiful finalist, Ken! Congratulations again.


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December 30, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  Thank you everyone for the great comments. I appreciate it!!


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December 30, 2006

 

Robert Baer
  beautiful image, congratulations!


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December 30, 2006

 

Lynne Morris
  Many congratulations on this wonderful finalist Ken, good luck in the next round.


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December 30, 2006

 

RC Fritz
  Congratulations on your Beautiful Finalist. Great image, Ken!


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December 30, 2006

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Congratulations on your 2nd place win!


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December 30, 2006

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! WAY TO GO KEN!


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December 30, 2006

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Big Congratulations on this fantastic Winner, Ken! :)


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December 30, 2006

 

Shawn Jennings
  Congratulations on your win Ken!


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December 30, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Outstanding winner, Ken! Congratulations!!


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December 30, 2006

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Way to go Ken,Congratulations on your awesome second place winner.


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December 30, 2006

 

Sharon King
  Oh Ken, this is stunning,a well deserved win!


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- Evy Johansen

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  Big congratulations on your beautiful win, Ken!!


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December 30, 2006

 

Tamera S. Phillips
  Congrats on your win Ken. Well deserved.


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December 30, 2006

 

Carla Metzler
  Congratulations on your win, Ken! Beautiful image!


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  Congratulations, Ken. This is lovely!
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- Terry L. Ellis

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  Ken, congratulations on this awesome Second Place win!


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- Susan Jane Allen

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  Congratulations Ken! Well-deserved!


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December 30, 2006

 
- Cora Miller

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  Brrrrrr, this is making me cold just looking at it. The unusual coloring adds to the starkness and chill. Congratulations on another excellent winner, Ken.


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December 30, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt
  Congratulations on your winner, Ken!


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December 30, 2006

 
- Les Rhoades

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  Congratulations Ken! I have been watching this image all month. Nice winning image! Are you warm yet....


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December 30, 2006

 

Nadya Johnson
  Way to go, Ken!! Congratulations on your positively STUNNING winner!


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December 31, 2006

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  way to go! congrats!


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December 31, 2006

 
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  I have always loved this one! Congrats Ken!


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December 31, 2006

 

Hendrik Storme
  Congratulations Ken! Stunning winner!


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December 31, 2006

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congratulations on your gold medal win!

You are awesome!

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December 31, 2006

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  A BIG congratulations to you, Ken:)


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December 31, 2006

 

David Phalen
  Congratulations Ken on a well deserved winner! Happy New Year!


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December 31, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Upside down, turned around, any way you look at this it's stunning!!! A big congratulations Ken!! A beautiful winning image!! Have a great day and Happy New Year!!!!


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December 31, 2006

 

Kate Jackson
  It works both ways for me Ken! Big congratulations!


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December 31, 2006

 

Esther Smith
  Congrats Ken!! Way to go!!


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December 31, 2006

 

Amy JACKSON
  Congratulations on your Second Place win, Ken!! WTG!!!


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December 31, 2006

 

Stephen Zacker
  Congratulations!


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  Congratulations Ken on beautiful second place win.


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December 31, 2006

 

RC Fritz
  Congratulations on your WIN, Ken!


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December 31, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Congratulations Ken on beautiful second place win. Happy New Year!


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January 01, 2007

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  Huge congratulations Ken!! Well done!! <><


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January 01, 2007

 

Susana Ms Heide
  This is just INCREDIBLY AMAZING!!! I'm in AWE!! What a gorgeous scene!!! Many CONGRATS KEN!!


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January 01, 2007

 

Derrald R. Farnsworth-Livingston
  Ken, I am jealous you got to see this lake with that much snow on the mountains. What a place. I think I may go back soon. Congrats as well.


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January 01, 2007

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Congratulations Ken on this awesome winner. Very well done!


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January 01, 2007

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  Congrats on you second place win!


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January 02, 2007

 

Bridgette B
  Congrats on this stunning winning image!!!!


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January 02, 2007

 

Cathy Barrows
  congrats on your win...this is so gorgeous


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January 02, 2007

 

Sharon Day
  Beautiful image, Ken!!! Big congratulations!!!


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January 02, 2007

 

Judyann Plante
  Congratulations on this fantastic winner, Ken!

Judyann ><>


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January 04, 2007

 

Donna W. Neal
  Congratulations on this well deservered Winner Ken


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January 04, 2007

 

Mary Timman
  Absolutely stunning. Congratulations on this win! Magnificent!


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January 11, 2007

 
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