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Uploaded: February 01, 2006 11:07:11

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Robyn Gwilt February 01, 2006

I really like this :) Great DOF and (Blur filter) I love the bubbles - so crisp! #384427

Susana Ms Heide February 01, 2006

WOW!! Fantastic close-up Ursula! Great colors, lines, details and DOF!! #2365308

Robyn Gwilt February 01, 2006

I mean to ask if you'd used a Blur Filter? ! #2365331

Dr Silly level-classic February 01, 2006

Don't ask me why, but I like this. :o)
#2365516

Ursula I. Abresch February 01, 2006

Dr. Silly - Why?

@Robyn, the blur comes mostly from layering of three separate images, one of which was completely out of focus. I erased portions I wanted to keep clear. However, I did intensify the blur a tad close to the edges of the image. #2366043

Wendy Stevenson February 27, 2006

GREAT idea and masterfully executed! #2477030

Dr Silly level-classic February 28, 2006

I said don't ask me why!!!!!! I still don't know, but I still like it. :o)
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Dr Silly level-classic March 22, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS URSULA. I know why how, because it is a winner. :o)
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Ed Heaton March 23, 2006

Excellent job Ursula... Congrats :-) #2566184

Marie Fields March 23, 2006

Very cool image, Ursula! Congratulations! #2567294

Anna Diederich March 24, 2006

Very interesting shot! Congratulations!!

Anna #2570096

Lori Carlson March 25, 2006

Well done Ursula! I love this!! Congrats! :0) #2574203

Janine Russell level-deluxe March 26, 2006

Ursula, excellent colors, clarity and selective focus; congratulations on your Second Place win. #2578564

KHAWLA Haddad March 27, 2006

Congratulations on your Second Place win!!!. #2579678

Deborah Sandidge March 27, 2006

Very creative work, congratulations Ursula! #2580084

Leanne M.E. Boyd March 27, 2006

I like this Ursula! Many congratulations on your win! #2580346

Terry L. Ellis level-classic March 27, 2006

Congratulations, Ursula, on this fascinating second place win!! Visually delightful! #2580666

Dr Silly level-classic March 27, 2006

Congratulations, Ursula on your 2nd place win. :o)
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Ursula I. Abresch March 27, 2006

Dr. S, Terry, Leanne, Deborah, Khawla, Janine, Lori, Anna, Marie, Ed, Wendy, Robyn, Susana -
thank you, very very much! #2581099

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