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Uploaded: August 22, 2011 10:05:45

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FINALIST AUGUST 2011

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Patti Coblentz August 22, 2011

What a fabulous dog! Love this action capture, Melinda! #1402973

Bob Cournoyer level-classic August 22, 2011

Good action and dof.... :-) #9620409

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic August 22, 2011

Thank you, Patti and Bob.
This is my friend, Barbara, and her wonderfully fast agility champ, Ruffian. Barb doesn't intentionally slow Ruffie down, and he IS a speed demon! #9620417

Marcie A. Fowler August 22, 2011

Great action shot. Love the hint of fall color in the background too. #9620473

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic August 22, 2011

Wowzer. What a great action shot. And the detail and clarity are amazing. SO well captured. #9620488

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic August 22, 2011

Thank you, Marcie and Mary Beth.
This was photographed last September during Dogs On Course in North America (NOCNA) National Championships held in Stephentown, New York. #9620502

Mitch Spence level-classic August 22, 2011

That's a terrific in the moment shot, Melinda, for both person and dog. And it thoroughly engages us with its story. Nice work. #9620601

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic August 22, 2011

Thank you, Mitch. #9620721

Joy Rector August 22, 2011

love this shot #9620765

Michele Peterson level-classic August 22, 2011

A fun capture, Melinda!! You amaze me with your action shots of these dogs. They are always so crisp, and you get such great expressions... from dogs and their people!! #9620819

Michelle Alton August 22, 2011

Oh my GOODNESS! #9621123

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic August 23, 2011

Thank you, Joy, Michele, and Michelle. #9621806

Susan K. Snow August 24, 2011

Wonderful story telling in addition to being sharp, with good DOF and clarity; great expressions from dogs and their people. . Your action shots, amaze me as well. Good job, Melinda! #9625235

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic August 24, 2011

Thank you, Bunny. #9625417

Susan Fox September 25, 2011

Congratulations! #9691023

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 25, 2011

Well, we weren't wrong at 101 -- this is indeed a terrific capture, Melinda. Congratulations on the Finalist. #9691230

Jean E. Hildebrant September 25, 2011

Great image, Melinda!! Congrat's and hope you do great in the next round!
#9692021

Patti Coblentz September 25, 2011

Congratulations on this fabulous finalist, Melinda!! #9692054

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe September 25, 2011

Terrific catch of the action...congrats on your finalist! #9692092

Datha Y. Thompson September 25, 2011

Congratulations Melinda!! WTG :) #9692210

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic September 26, 2011

Melinda, Huge CONGRATZ on the Finalist and all the best in the next round!!!

UB.
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Melinda F. Schneider level-classic September 26, 2011

Thank you, Susan, Nikki, Jean, Patti, Agnes, Datha, and UB.
(This image was the choice of 3 101ers as a favorite in August.)
Now I need to ask my friend Barb to sign a model release for it! #9694607

Mitch Spence level-classic September 26, 2011

It was my choice. I love this. Congratulations. #9695512

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic September 26, 2011

Thank you again, Mitch!
I would love to be able to offer it on istock! #9695568

Merna L. Nobile September 28, 2011

Congratulations!
You’re the kind of person who makes the world a better, brighter place…You worked hard for this, you made it happen, and you have a right to be proud. So enjoy these satisfying moments; you deserve every one! Merna


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Melinda F. Schneider level-classic September 28, 2011

Thank you, Merna.
You always know just what to say; you always make my day! #9703583

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