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Diamonds are Forever


 

BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Staff Favorite BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner  
Diamonds are Forever
Diamonds are Forever
My mother, who will be ninety on the 1st of February, was married at nineteen and still enjoys wearing her wedding and engagement rings. The second diamond solitare was my grandmother's and is about a century old.

Louise Kumpf

 
 
 

BILLY R. PARKER
 

WHAT A LOVELY HAND! I KNOW YOU LOVE HER VERY MUCH! BILLY


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January 20, 2007

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Outstanding capture and story Louise! Nice work! Jeff


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January 20, 2007

 
- Janet McNeil

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  Very striking - the photo tells the story - beautiful tribute to your mom!!


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January 20, 2007

 

Jenny D
  Very lovely shot!!


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January 20, 2007

 

Michael S. Baker
  Excellent image, Louise...clarity and detail in the hand makes this an outstanding image. Oh yeah, and I love it in B&W!
Regards,
Mike B-


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January 20, 2007

 

Marcie A. Fowler
  What a wonderfully touching, poignant and very well done image. Excellent details captured and great choice of b&w for this image. Has a wonderful story telling feel to it. Excellent title as well.


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January 20, 2007

 

Lars Nitteberg
  Powerful photo. Tells a rare story of its time. Lovely b&w with outstanding details. Wonderful!


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January 24, 2007

 

She-She Killough
  Louise, This is SO BEAUTIFUL!! Your title is PERFECT!! And your image speaks a thousand words!! LOVE IT!! Big Congrats!!! sheesh


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February 24, 2007

 

Joan Kocak
  Congratulations on this beautiful shot-


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February 24, 2007

 
- Janet McNeil

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  Congratulations, Louise! Good luck in the 2nd round!!


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February 24, 2007

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Fantastic finalist...congratulations Louise!!!


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February 24, 2007

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  I love this, Louise! Great title, wonderful story, and a beautiful black and white image. Very nicely done. Congratulations on your well-deserved finalist!


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February 25, 2007

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Louise, if this marvelous image doesn't make it to the winners circle, than I give up! :-) This is just wonderful!


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February 26, 2007

 

Remi Trepanier
  Amazing finalist Louise!!! Congratulations!!!


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February 27, 2007

 

Pranay Koka
  great shot! congratulations on ur win


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February 27, 2007

 

Julie Lawler
  Congratulations, this is a truly beautiful shot.


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February 27, 2007

 

Joan Kocak
  a huge congrats, I love this shot!


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February 27, 2007

 

Louise Kumpf
  Many thanks for all the congratulations! I'm am thrilled to have won the 2nd place slot, especially with this image.

I am truly inspired by all the wonderful work I see here every day - it's a privilege to be in the company of so many marvelous photographers!


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February 27, 2007

 

Cyn Valentine
  Wonderful image.. congratulations!!!


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February 27, 2007

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Congratulations on your wonderful win, Louise!


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February 27, 2007

 

Penny L. VanAtta
  Congratulations on a well deserved win. What a gorgeous photo. A wonderful and loving memory to pass down. Penny


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February 27, 2007

 
- Janet McNeil

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  Congratulations, Louise!! It is a well deserved 2nd place - and a wonderful tribute to your mom!!


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February 27, 2007

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Yeah, you are in the winners circle, now I don't have to give up! :-)
Congratulations on a very well deserved win Louise!


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February 27, 2007

 
dmd-photo-art.com - Dominick M. Dimacale

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  Congratulations Louise on your fabulous win...Dominick


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February 27, 2007

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your second place winner:)


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February 28, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Terrific photo, Louise! Congratulations on your win!!!


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February 28, 2007

 

Sarah Goblot
  Stunning shot. It tells a story that doesn't require words. :)


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February 28, 2007

 
photosbyjanine.com - Janine Russell

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  Louise, great tones, detail, lighting and exposure; congratulations on your Second Place Win!


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February 28, 2007

 

Crystal L. Craig
  Oh Louise, this is absolutely wonderful. A beautiful heartfelt story in one image, really tugs at the heart. Love it! Congratulations for your win :)


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February 28, 2007

 

Michelle Lea Guinn
  This is GORGEOUS!!! Congratulations on this wonderful 2nd place WIN!!! mlg~


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March 02, 2007

 
lauriedailyphotos.com - Laurie Daily

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  Congratulations, Louise on this beautiful second place winner. These lovely hands certainly tell a story. I have enjoyed your gallery of very fine images this morning!


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March 03, 2007

 

Louise Kumpf
  Thank you Laurie! I have also enjoyed viewing your gallery, to which I'll return when I have more time. I am being inspired every day by the wonderful photographers at Better Photos! I certainly include you in that group.
Louise


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March 03, 2007

 
- Gerda Grice

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  Outstanding photograph and very mocing story, Louise! Belated congratulations on your very well deserved win!


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May 14, 2007

 
moondancephotography-elizabethmarker.com - Elizabeth A. Marker

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  WOW, very powerful image! Wonderful work!


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July 03, 2007

 

Emily E. Bem
  WOW! WOW! WOW! This is AMAZING! Very pwerful and worthy image!

I recognize your work from somewhere....do you have an account at soaphoto.com? Beautiful work here...


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July 05, 2007

 

Patricia Ronan
  Congrats on your win Louise, terrific image:)


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September 17, 2007

 

Ron Roberts
  HEY LOUISE SO NICE OF YOU TO COMMENT ON MY LATEST PHOTO ITS BEEN AWHILE SENSE I HAVE VISITED YOUR GALLERY IF YOU NOTICED I HAVE BEEN DOING A LOT OF HAND SHOTS OF LATE NOTHING LIKE THE CHARACTER OF HANDS THAT HAVE LIVED A FULL LIFE THIS IS A WONDERFUL SHOT...RON...


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December 08, 2007

 

Mike F. Anderson
  Beautifully detailed and captured. Wonderful tones!


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March 26, 2008

 
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