Inspiring Photo: Got Blues..? #3192414

Got Blues..?

Uploaded: December 26, 2006

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Dr Silly December 27, 2006

love it, cute little girl. :O)
#577984

Janine Russell December 27, 2006

Datha, beautiful portrait; excellent color, exposure, lighting and effects. #3743097

Joy Rector December 27, 2006

I think it's gorgeous #3743216

Susie Peek-Swint December 27, 2006

This is such a beautiful image Datha ~ I hope the judges give you recognition this time ~ it would look lovely with a gold button under it :)
good luck! susie #3743327

Sherri Gorman December 27, 2006

I love this one Datha!!!! BEAUTIFUL portrait!!! She sure is a cutie!!! #3743345

Tonya R. Boles December 27, 2006

Beautiful imag and little girl. #3743866

Sharon King December 27, 2006

This is so Beautiful Datha! WOW! #3744484

Jane Holestine December 27, 2006

Absolutely beautiful, Datha. I trust you are feeling better after your surgery. #3745425

Lynn Crawford December 27, 2006

Datha this is so beautiful, it is perfect :) #3745472

Datha Y. Thompson December 27, 2006

THANK YOU ALL SOOOO Very much for your Wonderful comments, means alot :0) I had to give it one more try :0)
I am feeling somewhat better now, not so soar anyway, turns out not to be a lymph node but some other kind of cyst that needed a drain AGAIN and will have to be free from infection then removed.. So, the drain will come out friday then when Im feeling good they'll put me out again and remove it!! Ill be sooo happy :0) Thanks again for all your get well wishes!!! Big Smiles :0) #3745769

Melissa G. Meiselman December 27, 2006

Datha, this is just terrific...the heightening of the color and contrast of her eyes against her pale face is just incredible...making for an outstanding and eye catching portrait!!Great job!!! #3746028

Susan Fox December 27, 2006

Beautiful Datha! I think you got it perfect this time. And I am so glad to hear that you are getting better!!! #3746175

Carla Metzler December 27, 2006

This is absolutely beautiful, Datha!
I hope you are able to have this behind you soon so you are pain free. #3746258

Datha Y. Thompson December 27, 2006

Thank You SO Very much Melissa, Susan and Carla :0) #3746411

Stephen Zacker December 28, 2006

Wow.. An amazing portrait! #3746825

Kay E. Mahoney December 28, 2006

Fantasitc capture. SHe is so adorable. Love the full frame and colors. Looks like a winner to me. #3746837

Joy Rector December 28, 2006

simply gorgeous #3747066

Jenny Bosmans December 28, 2006

Gorgeous portrait of this beautiful little girl, Datha! Excellent work! :) #3747297

Nadine A. Lewis December 28, 2006

This is also one of my favorite images, Datha!!! ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! I would LOVE to see this as a winner!!! <>< #3747298

Chastity Abbott December 28, 2006

This portrait deserves to have GOLD STAMP on it!!! I loved it from the moment I saw it!! This too is one of my VERY favorite images from you!! OUTSTANDING in everyway!!!!!!!!!! I got my fingers crossed for you!!! :o)
Glad to see you posting again!!!!!!!!!! Happy New Year! :o) #3747440

Datha Y. Thompson December 28, 2006

Thank You ALL sooo Very much your encouragement means alot to me :0) #3748188

Kenneth Mucke December 28, 2006

WOW>>>>Datha,,,this is STUNNING....It better be a winner for sure...It is just perfect in every sense. #3748596

Bill Wyatt December 28, 2006

Wow this has winner all over it!
Gorgeous capture and effects! I will second the Stunning!! #3748657

Cassie L. Woodlee December 28, 2006

WOW this is stunning Datha, I love everything about it!!!!! A winner in my opinion. #3748988

Datha Y. Thompson December 28, 2006

Thank You so Very Much Kenneth, Bill and Cassie your comments mean alot :0) #3749428

Kathy Reeves December 29, 2006

Wow!!! Absolutely gorgeous and adorable!!! A winner in my book!! #3749625

Holly Shao December 29, 2006

This is so beautiful and precious, Datha!! Excellent work!!

Holly #3755526

Paula Dwyer December 30, 2006

Absolutely beautiful!!!
I agree with everyone Datha, this is a winner!!! :)
Happy New Year!! :) #3758721

Barbara Helgason December 30, 2006

This deserves to be a winner, beautiful! #3758845

Paul G Slate December 30, 2006

Wow great wok this is so cute! #3759853

Datha Y. Thompson December 30, 2006

Thank You sooo Very much Kathy Holly Paula Barbara and Paul for your wonderful comments :0) #3760364

Tracy K. Thompson December 30, 2006

Gorgeous!! WOW WOW WOW!! #3760416

Steve M. Harrington December 30, 2006

Sweet softness, Datha.
Steve #3761250

Datha Y. Thompson December 31, 2006

Thank You Soooo Much Tracy and Steve Happy New Year :0) #3764673

Marie Fields December 31, 2006

WOW! I absolutely LOVE this portrait, Datha! Just too cute!!! :) #3764807

Diana L. Ralph December 31, 2006

AWESOME IMAGE!!!! #3765241

Datha Y. Thompson January 01, 2007

Thank You so Very Much Marie and Diana :0) #3767400

Susana Ms Heide January 01, 2007

This has got WINNER written all over it!!! The child is absolutely beautiful!!! And so is your work on this image! Best of luck in the contest, Datha!!! #3769738

Datha Y. Thompson January 02, 2007

Thank You soo Very much Susana :0) #3771886

Autum Rhoades January 05, 2007

Gorgeous, Datha! Those eyes are absolutely amazing and capture them so well! GREAT work! #3783166

Terri Beloit January 05, 2007

Datha, this is absolutely beautiful...I love everything you did to this portrait, it's perfect and you should be very proud...love the composition and those eyes just GRAB you!! Way to go!!! #3786456

Datha Y. Thompson January 05, 2007

Thank You so Very much Autum and Terri.. I have received the most wonderful comments and encouragement about this image, really means alot to me :0) #3786491

Michael Khoury January 06, 2007

~~~an enchanting portrait with its palette of gentle pastels~~~
M #3786872

Datha Y. Thompson January 06, 2007

Thank You so Very much Michael :0) #3787805

January 07, 2007

Beautiful Light, colors and composition Datha, love it! #3793663

William88 January 11, 2007

Wow! I love her blue eyes. So deep and thoughtful. You did excellent art work on this. #3808779

Datha Y. Thompson January 11, 2007

Thank You So Very much Reine and William :0) #3808826

She-She Killough January 11, 2007

Datha... This little girl is SO BEAUTIFUL and you have captured her magically and the work you have done ...is PERFECT!!! THis is one of my Favs of yours! Your gallery is GREAT Datha! :) #3809829

Pat Gamwell January 11, 2007

PERFECTION! Your re-work is nothing short of incredible! Definitely my utmost favorite! WINNER! #3809862

Datha Y. Thompson January 12, 2007

Thank You so Very much She-She and Pat :0) #3810684

Karen Slagle January 12, 2007

Hi Datha. Your gallery is full of gorgeous portraits, but this one really stands out. This is my favorite and you did fantastic work on this little beauty. This should be a winner... #3811818

Datha Y. Thompson January 16, 2007

Thank You so Very much Karen for your sweetest comment :0) #3825773

Remi Trepanier January 16, 2007

Awesome shot Datha!!! Love the colors and the lighting! #3826583

Datha Y. Thompson January 16, 2007

Thank You so Very much Remi :0) #3828874

Kenneth Mucke January 27, 2007

How the HECK did this not get a finalist??????? Please re eneter it...It is still one of my FAVs of yours #3878357

Datha Y. Thompson January 28, 2007

Thank You soooo Much Kenneth.... :0) I think I have to retire this one, This was its 3rd time reworked and 4th time entered, just not what they are looking for.. And that is ok, I realize the MANY MANY Amazing talented photographers here and the compitition is tough.. With ALL of my BP friends encouragement and Wonderful comments it is a Winner in other ways.. Thanks soo MUCH again EVERYONE :0) #3883295

Diana L. Ralph January 28, 2007

Datha, this is DEFINITELY a ***** 5 star WINNER in my book. I can't imagine how they missed it! #3883669

Datha Y. Thompson February 01, 2007

THANK YOU SOOOO Much Diana :0) #3899987

Michelle R. Kovach February 21, 2007

Congratulations Datha! #3971486

Casey A. Hanson February 21, 2007

Way to go, Datha! Congrats!! :0) #3971521

Les Rhoades February 21, 2007

BIG Congratulations on your PCA win #3971625

Kate Jackson February 21, 2007

Congrats Datha! What a beautiful PCA! #3971670

Susan Jane Allen February 21, 2007

Congrats Datha! This is one amazing pic! #3971725

Lisa D. Greer February 21, 2007

WOW! This is absolutely beautiful! What a little Princess! Fantastic image Datha! Congrats on making PCA! You totally deserve it! :) #3971835

Kara L. Hendricks February 21, 2007

Congrats Datha!!!! #3971888

Janine Russell February 21, 2007

Datha, big congratulations on your PCA win. #3972034

Lynne Morris February 21, 2007

WOw Datha, what a stunning portrait, it is beautiful and many congratulations on your PCA win! #3972511

Datha Y. Thompson February 21, 2007

Thank You so VERY VERY much!!!! Big Big Smiles :0) #3973782

Laurence Saliba March 12, 2007

This is simply ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!! #4047306

Jessica Jenney March 13, 2007

How did I miss this stunning portrait!!?? It is PERFECTION!! #4050159

Datha Y. Thompson March 13, 2007

Thank You so Very much Laurence and Jessica :0) #4050284

Jayme S. Hall March 20, 2007

Absolutely adorable :) Wonderful job Datha! #4073315

Casey A. Hanson March 22, 2007

OMG...this is absolutely beautiful! I know, I'm wayyyy behind! This is awesome work, Datha. It should have a gold badge under it! Your gallery is really great too...keep it up, girl! :0) #4084386

cheryl m. phillips March 22, 2007

Datha!! How did I miss this one???
G O R G E O U S!!!
Just beautiful!
~cp #4084457

Datha Y. Thompson March 23, 2007

Thank You so Very much Casey and Cheryl :0) #4086466

Sylvia Rossler March 25, 2007

No wonder it is your favorite !! It's a beauty and she has such wonderful eyes !! I cross my fingers, good luck :o) #4095154

Datha Y. Thompson March 31, 2007

Thank You so Very much Sylvia :0) #4115490

Rhonda Smith April 04, 2007

This is a truly amazing shot Datha.. I think those judges have rocks in their heads to let this go by with no recognition.. Hard to believe. What a beautiful child ! #4130937

Datha Y. Thompson April 10, 2007

Thank You so Very much Rhonda :0) #4149925

Amanda Chapman April 12, 2007

so clear and crisp...got to be one of the best i've seen on here!! #4160448

Datha Y. Thompson April 12, 2007

Wow!! Thank You so Very much Amanda :0) #4160627

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett April 13, 2007

This litte lady is so cute .. excellent portrait, Datha ... steve #4162869

Datha Y. Thompson April 13, 2007

Thank You so Very much Steve :0) #4162881

Nancy (Peaches) Harker April 24, 2007

This is absolutly adorable. She is so cute. Along with everyone else, looks like a winner! You gallery is so awsome. You have a cute little model for many years to come! Congrats on all your wins!!! Keep up the GREAT work #4203924

Holly Hitchcock May 03, 2007

EXTRAORDINARY work, Datha!! Perfect portrait. #4243635

Datha Y. Thompson May 03, 2007

Thank You so so Very much Nancy and Holly :0) #4243667

Colleen Farrell May 06, 2007

I think this deserves another shot because it's AWESOME!!! Maybe try a different category? If the BP judges don't give it a gold you must enter it in other contests because it deserves some kind of award!! :D #4253402

Datha Y. Thompson May 07, 2007

Thank You so Very much Colleen, I appreciate your very kind comments :0) #4256877

May 17, 2007

What a lovely capture! Awesome artwork on this piece, I agree it deserves recognition for its stunning image. What a delightful gallery you have Datha!

Francine #4295542

Joan Kocak May 22, 2007

ok, I had to go back to your gallery to see the color version! STUNNING!!!! I don't know which I like more, they are both outstanding Datha! (how did I miss this the first time around???) #4312423

Datha Y. Thompson May 22, 2007

Thank You so so Very much Francine and Joan :0) #4312444

Daniella Puente June 15, 2007

I guess there is no way to improve what you did here...a fantastic photo, wonderful portrait! congrats :))) #4400346

Datha Y. Thompson June 16, 2007

Thank You so Very much Daniella :0) #4403078

Robyn Gwilt June 23, 2007

What an exquisite child, and superb capture! I don't know how many times you've entered this, but I think you should enter it again - beautifully done! #4428215

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 27, 2007

I wanted to see this is color, it's beautiful too!!

Again~ a double congratulations on your wins this month!! #4450755

Vanessa Rabayda July 02, 2007

This is absolutely stunning! I'm a huge fan of eyes and I've been working hard on getting them to really pop out. Maybe I need a different program.
Anyhoo, this is amazing! #4466819

Steven E. Ray July 17, 2007

You caught a magnificant shot here. I enjoy trying to integrate Mystical TTC into my work too. This photo is exceptional in every way. #4516782

Datha Y. Thompson August 01, 2007

Thank You so Very much Robin, Donna, Vanessa and Steven :0) #4586886

Deborah A. Ciullo August 01, 2007

Just BEAUTIFUL Datha!!! I LOVE everything about it! This is going into my favorites!!! #4587229

Maria Warren August 01, 2007

beautiful :) #4587663

Joan Kocak August 01, 2007

Datha, this is positively a favorite, as so many above have said. An INCREDIBLE portrait, deserves gold and nothing less than a FIRST PLACE win!!!! #4588002

Cheryl E. Molennor August 01, 2007

If this doesn't place I quit LOL... So amazingly beautiful! #4589043

Shelly A. Van Camp August 02, 2007

Beautiful!!!!!!! #4592174

Jennifer L. Alder August 02, 2007

Datha, this image looks AMAZING with every treatment!! LOVE it! :) #4594086

Datha Y. Thompson August 03, 2007

Thank You so so so Much!!! This one is not reworked, just resubmitted from my gallery :0) One More TRY :0) #4595489

Allison Gaulin August 04, 2007

WHOA!! Those are amazing eyes, Datha-beautiful!!!!!!!!!! #4601914

Datha Y. Thompson August 04, 2007

Thank You so Very much Allison :0) #4602280

David Pratt August 05, 2007

Gorgeous portrait Datha! What amazing blue eyes. #4603121

Datha Y. Thompson August 10, 2007

Thank You so Very much David :0) #4627707

Cynthia L. Deters August 10, 2007

This is such a wonderful picture of innocence. Love the effects! Nice work! #4630597

Aimee S. McMaster August 17, 2007

.....stunning little cherub...stunning portraiture Datha....Aimee #4661506

Datha Y. Thompson August 17, 2007

Thank You so Very much Cynthia and Aimee :0) #4661559

Teresa Norris August 22, 2007

Datha, I'm so glad to see this one resubmitted...it is one of my very favorites, and its beauty needs to be recognized! Thank you for letting me enjoy it again! #4683751

Phil Cannon August 23, 2007

Fantastic portrait. Love the gentle color toning, brilliant lighting and detail!!! #4689042

August 23, 2007

This is breathtaking!! #4689826

Laurence Saliba August 24, 2007

This is one of the most exquisite portraits I have ever seen!!!!!!!!!! #4691239

Laurence Saliba September 21, 2007

I knew it!!!!! Congratulations on this fantastic finalist Datha!!!! #4821085

David Pratt September 21, 2007

congratulations Datha! #4821100

Teresa Norris September 21, 2007

This is SO beautiful...congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Datha! #4821133

Colleen Farrell September 21, 2007

Yay!! It's on its way! Big congratulations on your finalist, Datha! With the most "favorites" I've ever seen on a photo (21 so far!) the judges would be crazy not to give this a gold! #4821141

September 21, 2007

Congrats to you on this finalist Datha! She is so pretty! #4821198

Laura E. OConnor September 21, 2007

CONGRATS DATHA!!! Way to go! #4821797

Carla Metzler September 21, 2007

Congratulations, Datha! #4822594

Jennifer L. Alder September 21, 2007

Congrats!!!! #4822601

Candy Avera September 21, 2007

Congratulations Datha! #4822836

Diana L. Ralph September 21, 2007

Congratulations, on this beauty, Datha! #4822896

Cyn Valentine September 21, 2007

Congratulations Again Datha..adorable!! #4823413

Holly Shao September 21, 2007

Congratulations, Datha!! Very beautiful and lovely work!

Holly #4823487

September 21, 2007

Congrats to you! Beautiful image!!! #4823538

Cheryl E. Molennor September 21, 2007

Guess I don't have to quit. Great call judges! Beautiful Congratulations! #4824105

Sam Britt September 21, 2007

Congratulations Datha! I'm glad your re-submitted this. #4824743

Wendy Bristol September 21, 2007

Congratulations, Datha! #4824987

Su Sana E. P September 21, 2007

Datha, Congratulations on this lovely Finalist!! #4825379

Datha Y. Thompson September 21, 2007

Thank You ALL SO SO Very much!!! I had to give her one more try :0)
Colleen I hope your right :0)
lol Cheryl Thanks Again:0) #4825478

Laurie Daily September 22, 2007

Just beautiful, Datha! Congratulations!!! #4826300

Marie Fields September 22, 2007

I just LOVE this, Datha! Congratulations! #4827048

Girish Vaghela September 22, 2007

This has to be a winner, Datha! #4827099

Casey A. Hanson September 22, 2007

I'm so glad to see this again, Datha! Woohoo! Congrats girl! :0) #4827151

Lisa J. Boulden September 22, 2007

Big time congrats!
As my kids would say, "UBER-FABULOUS!"
WTG, Datha!
--Lisa #4827550

Sherri Gorman September 22, 2007

Congratulations!!!! Beautiful portrait Datha!!!!! #4827928

Nancy (Peaches) Harker September 22, 2007

WHOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO
FINALLY!
So glad to see this as a finalist, BIG CONGRAT'S Datha, The VERY BEST of luck in the next round!!! #4828323

Karen Engelbreth September 22, 2007

Wonderful portrait and acute little girl, Datha! #4828489

Kara L. Hendricks September 22, 2007

Congratulations on this one especially Datha... I know it's a fav. of yours... I love it as well... best of luck in the next round.... #4828632

Linda Blair September 22, 2007

Congrats on this beauty!!!! ☺ #4828731

ronda chatelle September 22, 2007

AMAZING beauty and perfection Datha! This takes the gold as far in my opinion! GORGEOUS! #4828863

Tarun Bose September 22, 2007

Big congrats for your excellent finalist. #4829108

Cassie L. Woodlee September 23, 2007

I just love this portrait!!! Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Datha #4831935

Lindley Johnson September 23, 2007

This is a wonderful portrait, Datha, I love everything about it. Congratulations on your very well-deserved finalist; I'm glad you followed other people's advice to resubmit! #4831975

Susan Fox September 23, 2007

So glad to see this one make finalist!!! Congrats Datha!!!! #4831998

Mary Timman September 23, 2007

Drop dead gorgeous Datha. Gotta be a winner. Congratulations. #4832116

Jessica Jenney September 23, 2007

Congratulations, Datha on this beauty! #4832294

Kay E. Mahoney September 23, 2007

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round. Hope to see it make the gold. #4832830

Sylvia Rossler September 23, 2007

Big congrats on this awesome portrait Datha !! Love it everytime I see it :O) #4833638

Lynn Haack September 23, 2007

Datha...this is a most inspiring portrait! Congrats on this beautiful finalist! Lynn #4834079

Joan Kocak September 23, 2007

one of my all time favorites (and everyone else's too it appears!!!) CONGRATS DATHA!!!! #4834096

Kathy L. Clark September 23, 2007

Congrats Datha on this wonderful finalist. She is so gorgeous. #4834321

Joan Powell September 23, 2007

This is so beautiful , outstanding work !! #4834327

Sherry Stricklin Boles September 23, 2007

Congratulations, Datha! :) #4834630

Stefania Barbier September 24, 2007

congrats on your gorgeous finalist Datha! #4835372

Bill Houghton September 24, 2007

Beautiful portrait Datha. Nice job. Bill

Bill Houghton Photography #4835706

Hendrik Storme September 24, 2007

FANTASTIC!!!! Super finalist, congratulations!!! #4836302

Lorri Shane September 24, 2007

Congrats, Datha! You have a way with portraiture, that is for sure. Best of luck for that gold medallion. You deserve it! #4836680

Datha Y. Thompson September 24, 2007

Thank You ALL so so Very Much!!! This ones close to my heart for sure!! Your support/encouragement means alot to me :0) #4836831

Chastity Abbott September 24, 2007

You know how I always felt about this one......I love it! and she has changes so much from this image!! BEautiful congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #4838352

Deborah A. Ciullo September 24, 2007

Datha,
This is still one of my ABSOLUTE FAVORITES! You have done a FANTASTIC job!!! Beautiful portrait, beautiful child. I keep you listed in my favorites and every once in a while just go back to view this! It is stunning!!! Congratulations! You definitely deserve the gold!!! #4839069

Susana Ms Heide September 24, 2007

This one deserves all the recognition and more!! It has gotta be one of the most precious children's portraits on BP!!! Just sooooo sweet!! A hearty congrats Datha!! #4841143

Datha Y. Thompson September 25, 2007

Thank You All so very much again.. Your support an encouragement means alot to me.. And to see this is so many of yours as a Favorite just really makes me proud THANKS AGAIN!!! I had to enter one more time to at least get an EFP button on her and she went one step further this time so BIG Smiles here :0) and Thanks to BP too!!! #4842829

Les Rhoades September 25, 2007

WOW! X3 = Yet another belated Congratulations on your Finalist button! #4843750

Carol Teal September 25, 2007

There are so many comments here Datha that I don't know if I have one among the bunch or not. I know I have commented on this one or a very similar one. This is absolutely gorgeous and the girl so adorable, and I love the blue eyes and the high key look! I am so happy to see it made finalist too, although I would have awarded it a gold! #4846642

Jennifer Ciuchta January 30, 2008

I just came across this photo while browing Favorites. It is stunning! Truly beautiful! #5418062

March 20, 2008

wow she had beautiful blue eyes...
so pretty.....
i do love the picture #5669010

Robert Jensen January 27, 2010

This is one of the best child portraits I have ever seen #8335892

Usman M. Bajwa October 24, 2010

Datha, this is an absolute gem of a shot which is screaming for a resubmit, I hope you will listen!

UB. #8992312

Kara L. Hendricks October 24, 2010

Or perhaps this one?...:)) With 100 people having it as a fav...?... I'd say it's a good chance to take..WINK...:)) #8993254

Patrick Rouzes November 12, 2010

Phenomenal beauty & work, Datha! I agree with Usman & Kara! 101 now! #9031051

Usman M. Bajwa March 08, 2011

So glad to see this resubbed. Good luck, and get ready for the long overdue Gold, Datha!!!

UB. #9279748

Sarah A. Christian March 08, 2011

It's a beautiful portrait with so much personality and fun attitude!!! Well done! #9279782

Karen E. Baumann March 08, 2011

Beautiful!!! #9279842

Al malki Abdalrahman March 15, 2011

Picture perfect
Of colors and looks childish spontaneity and wonderful
All greetings
#9293506

Patti Coblentz March 20, 2011

Congratulations on this adorable and beautiful finalist, Datha! #9301506

Liz blahh March 26, 2011

What a beauty, congrats! #9319227

Renee Doyle April 27, 2011

So precious!! Big congrats to you Datha! #9372000

Carol Teal April 27, 2011

Just adorable and oh, those eyes! Congrats on your finalist and good luck in the next round! #9372014

Naomi Weiser April 27, 2011

the coloring here is amazing, who can resist those eyes? congrats! #9372064

Usman M. Bajwa April 27, 2011

So happy to see this among the finalists. I am sure this is on its way to the Golden Circle, Datha. Good luck!

UB. #9372209

Katarina Mansson April 27, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Datha! #9372252

Mary Timman April 27, 2011

What a stunning portrait! Congratulations on this beauty! #9373741

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 27, 2011

Whooo hoo Datha, a gorgeous finalist. Congratulations!!! #9375301

Patti Coblentz April 27, 2011

A beautiful finalist, Datha...congratulations!! #9375317

Patti Coblentz April 27, 2011

...and now, a WINNER!! Congratulations, Datha! #9375565

Katarina Mansson April 27, 2011

YES! Congratulations on your outstanding winner Datha! #9375587

Usman M. Bajwa April 27, 2011

Knew it. So happy for you, Datha. CONGRATZ on this so very over-due GOLD. YES!!!!

UB. #9375654

Laura E. Swan April 28, 2011

WOW DATHA! So beautiful!

On You Big GOLD WIN!!!

-Laura :) #9375755

Amy M. Wilson April 28, 2011

So glad to see this get Gold... well-deserved and overdue; congratulations, Datha!!! #9376078

Chris Budny April 28, 2011

Your patience pays off...! And all the early predictions were right-on! Congratulations Datha, on this finally, rightfully making it to the top! #9376081

Agnes Fegan April 28, 2011

Congratulations Datha on your beautiful, winning image! #9376322

Lindley Johnson April 28, 2011

Fantastic!! I've loved this image for a long time, Datha! Huge congratulations on your well-deserved win! #9376504

Karen E. Baumann April 28, 2011

Datha, this is such an eye catcher!!! LOVE it! A Big Congratulations on this wonderful WINNER! #9376709

Michele Peterson April 28, 2011

Congratulations Datha!! It is a beautiful portrait!! #9376854

Jessica Jenney April 28, 2011

Always love this one, Datha! Congratulations on your beautiful win! #9376917

Debra R. Harder April 28, 2011

This is an amazing portrait, Datha! Your work is always amazing!!!! Huge congratulations on your BRILLIANT GOLD WINNER!! Deb #9376929

Stefania Barbier April 28, 2011

huge congrats on your wonderful winner!!! #9377002

Susan K. Snow April 28, 2011

Just goes to show that it's the eye of the photographer and their DD technique rather than the expense of the camera and lenses that makes a prize winning capture. Congratulations, Datha on your winner! #9377292

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 28, 2011

WTG Datha, a beautiful portrait and winning image. Congratulations!!! #9377727

Kara L. Hendricks April 28, 2011

I knew this would go all the way this time..:) It's just too perfect...

Congrats my friend...:) #9377728

Patrick Rouzes April 28, 2011

Congratulations on this incredible Winner, Datha! WTG! #9377735

Merna L. Nobile April 28, 2011

Take photo, Sleep
Edit photo, Sleep
Received award, stop sleeping
CONGRATULATIONS, Merna
#9378874

Renee Doyle April 29, 2011

Congratulations on this excellent winner Datha!! #9378899

Nancyj E. Hovey April 29, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving 2nd Place WINNER! 8o) #9380221

Mary Beth Aiello May 01, 2011

Absolutely spectacular, Datha. Huge congrats on this true beauty... in every way. #9382778

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 04, 2011

Congratulations on this fantastic 2nd place winner Datha, just adorable!!

Have been unable to comment due to all the tornado's to the area here in north Alabama..but thankfully we are safe and we now have power again...

jo ann c. #9389083

Anita Hogue May 13, 2011

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! Congratulations! #9403615

Paula Showen May 19, 2011

Fantastic!!!! Congratulations! #9415757

Jean E. Hildebrant July 13, 2016 1

Congrats Datha! I've Lways loved this one. ❤️ #11495343

Jean E. Hildebrant July 13, 2016

Congrats Datha! I've Lways loved this one. ❤️ #11495344

Jean E. Hildebrant July 13, 2016

Congrats Datha! I've Lways loved this one. ❤️ #11495345

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