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Never Forget


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest FIRST PLACE Winner   Never Forget
Never Forget
1/200, f 4.5, 105 mm, ISO 400
Photographing elephants at the Atlanta Zoo is a challenge; at least for me! She is the same color as her surroundings and as she came closer the railings were in the way of a full face shot. So I had to crop her, applied several filters, then painted the BG B&W for contrast. For that reason she's going into DD. Hope she likes it there!

Courtenay Vanderbilt

 
 
 
- Linda D. Lester

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You did a great job with her....love those ears!!! Good morning!!!


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August 24, 2009

 
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  GREAT job with this marvelous portrait...such a sweet face!

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August 24, 2009

 
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  Outstanding capture, Courtenay. Beautiful work.


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August 24, 2009

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Well, you did an excellent job making her stand out... great capture and work, Courtenay!


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August 24, 2009

 

Monnie Ryan
  That's where I'd have put her too, Courtenay -- but she'd be a beauty anywhere! Nice work showcasing this magnificent animal!


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August 24, 2009

 

John Benway
  Beautifully done Courtenay.
John


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August 24, 2009

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Courtenay,that new 700 sure can take a beautiful image.Awesome capture!!!!


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August 24, 2009

 

Linda Blair
  Great work Courtenay....they do blend in with the bg...really like the b&w bg!!!!!!!


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August 24, 2009

 

Kelly S. Cavanaugh
  Wonderful work, Coutenay!


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August 24, 2009

 

ROLAN NARMAN
  Outstanding capture and work Court! Good idea to change bg color for contrast! She stands out very well! Adorable image!


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August 24, 2009

 

Kim Kleinschmidt
  Wonderful capture, Courtenay!
fabulous detail and great idea on changing the b/g to b&w


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August 24, 2009

 

Nadya Johnson
  Outstanding portrait of this Giantess! Aren't they totally AMAZING?? Great work on this cool capture, Courtenay!


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August 24, 2009

 

Michelle Alton
  Beautifully done, Courtenay. I had a similar problem trying to photograph some gigantic Belgian draught horses, at close proximity (in a barn). I decided that I need to strap a folding step ladder on my back! Maybe we can invent a lightweight, un-awkward folding step ladder for photographers?


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August 24, 2009

 

John Connolly
  I too would like to be another foot taller! A beautiful frontal portrait of this delightful animal, Courtenay, and your darkroom work is excellent!


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August 24, 2009

 

Mike Clime
  Nice capture and dd work! It seems like all of the zoos want them to blend it with their surroundings.


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August 24, 2009

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
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This is awesome Court
The Background change brings her front and center
Wonderful work!


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August 24, 2009

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  I don't doubt that Mel climbs on busses or anything else that lends itself to get the right POV!!! LOLOL This is an awesome capture, Courtenay!!! :-) k


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August 24, 2009

 

A P
  Outstanding work on this one Courtenay.


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August 24, 2009

 

Sam Britt
  Great job on this elephant portrait, Courtenay. You captured all her wrinkles so well!


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August 24, 2009

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Very nice zoo series. Like Mr (or Ms) elephant here. Great job on the crop and dd. Sorry not to comment recently, very busy.


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August 24, 2009

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Fantastic job bringing out the real character of this elephant, Courtenay!! You have separated him from the background very skillfully and his skin is sharp, textured and colorful!! Great job!!!


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August 24, 2009

 

Jeana Clark
 
Fabulous work BDB!!!
Excellent details!!
Fantastic comp!!!

~J~


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August 24, 2009

 

Renee Doyle
  You did a great job with her Courtenay!!! Excellent detail and wonderful crop!!


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August 25, 2009

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Beautiful, Courtenay!


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August 25, 2009

 

Carol Sawyer
  Fantastic work, details and capture, Courtenay!!


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August 25, 2009

 

Gina Cormier
  Oh...that is awesome Courtenay!!! Great comp, detail and overall image!!!


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August 25, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  She will LOVE it in DDR, Courtenay! She's never looks so vibrant and alive and colorful until you came along. Life changing for sure!

Great work here!!! -Laura :)


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August 25, 2009

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  This is Fantastic Courtenay!! Jeff


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August 25, 2009

 
- Ken Smith

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  I would not have known it was digital. You did on this..certainly sets the elephant apart from the surroundings. Nice job, Courtenay!


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August 25, 2009

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  She is a BEAUTY no matter where she is!!! OUTSTANDING image dear friend!! <><


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August 25, 2009

 

Wm Nosal
  Cool Shot!


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August 26, 2009

 

A P
  Congratulations Pictures, Images and Photos

I'm thrilled for you Courtenay!


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September 19, 2009

 

Sharon Sawyer
  Now just how to I follow Ann again? LOL

I'm very proud of you too and wish you all the best in the next round. WTGG!!!


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September 19, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  WTG Court, congrats!!!!


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September 19, 2009

 
- Teresa Burnett

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  YAYYYYYY again!! Huge congratulations Courtenay!!!


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September 19, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Yeewhoooooooooooo!!!!!!!

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CONGRATS ON YOUR FINALIST Courtenay!!!

-Laura :)


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September 20, 2009

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  Huge congratulations on another wonderful finalist Courtenay!!!


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September 20, 2009

 

Renee Doyle
  Yeah!!! Big congrats on this wonderful finalist Courtenay!!


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September 20, 2009

 

Mary E. Lake
  Congrats on this super finalist!! Best of luck in the next round!! :))


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September 20, 2009

 

Amy M. Wilson
  We certainly will "never forget" this OUTSTANDING Finalist, big CONGRATULATIONS, Courtenay!!!


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September 20, 2009

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  AWESOME.....love this shot! Congratulations!


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September 20, 2009

 

Tammy Scott
  Congratulations on another awesome finalist!


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September 20, 2009

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)


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September 20, 2009

 

Linda Blair
  Congrats again Courtenay!!!!!!!!


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September 20, 2009

 

Jeana Clark
 
And Congratulations Again BDB!!
Awesome finalist!!
Best of luck in the next round!!!

~J~


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September 20, 2009

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Gorgeous Finalist Courtenay! Looks like he does like it in DD! Congrats!!


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September 20, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Thanks again my friends! I'll catch up with you shortly! :-)


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September 20, 2009

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Big congratulations,Courtenay.Another one WTG!!!!!


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September 20, 2009

 

Debra R. Harder
  Ohhhhh...what a GREAT image!!! This is FABULOUS, Courtenay! CONGRATULATIONS on another BRILLIANT finalist!! Deb


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September 20, 2009

 
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  Wonderful Courtenay - Congrats, again, on yet another beautiful Finalist!! WTG!!


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September 20, 2009

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Heyyyyyy Courtenay, CONGRATULATIONS on ANOTHER incredible finalist!!!!!!


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September 20, 2009

 

Kerry Hill
  Another huge congratulations on this awesome finalist, Courtenay!!


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September 20, 2009

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Very nice treatment of her, Courtenay. Congratulations to you!


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September 20, 2009

 

Debra Booth
  Congrats on your finalist, Courtenay!!


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September 20, 2009

 

ROLAN NARMAN
  Huge congrats on another fantastic finalist Court!


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September 20, 2009

 

Kathy Cline
 
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Congrats again Courtenay!


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September 21, 2009

 

Kelly S. Cavanaugh
  Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Courtenay!


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September 21, 2009

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Congrats!


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September 21, 2009

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Totally gorgeous, congrats and go for the gold girl!

jo ann c.


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September 21, 2009

 

Anita Hogue
  Fabulous capture, Courtenay!

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !


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September 21, 2009

 
- Ken Smith

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  I bet we see this one again as gold...congrats again, Courtenay!


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September 21, 2009

 

Sam Britt
  Congrats again, Courtenay!


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September 22, 2009

 

Renee Doyle
  WOOHIOO!!!! Huge congrats to you Courtenay!!!!!!! So happy for you!!


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September 23, 2009

 

Lynne Morris
  WTG girl, Huge Congratulations on getting gold, wonderful winner here Courtenay!


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September 23, 2009

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Way to go girl....I'm so happy for you!!!!! Congrats on your first place win!!!!!


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September 23, 2009

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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


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September 23, 2009

 

Amy M. Wilson
  WTG... HUGE Congratulations on your FIRST PLACE WIN, Courtenay!!!


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September 23, 2009

 

Kim Kleinschmidt
  CONGRATULATIONS on this OUTSTANDING 1st place winner, Courtenay!!!!!!!


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September 23, 2009

 

Amy JACKSON
  Congratulations on your first place win, Courtenay! :)


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September 23, 2009

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Congratulations on this fantastic first place winner, Courtenay!!!


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September 23, 2009

 

A P
  CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FIRST PLACE WIN COURTENAY!!!! DOING THE DANCE OF JOY AT THE HOUSE FOR YOU WTG, GF


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September 23, 2009

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Woo! Hoo!!! A big congrats Courtenay!!! What a beautiful First Place winner!!!!


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September 23, 2009

 

Janet Daniel
  A huge congratulations on your excellent win, Courtenay!


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September 23, 2009

 
- Les Rhoades

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  Congratulations!!


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September 23, 2009

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your BIG win Courtenay!


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September 23, 2009

 

Debra Booth
  Huge congrats on your FIRST PLACE WIN, Courtenay!! Woo hoo!!


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September 23, 2009

 
- Becky J. Parkinson

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  Congratulaions!!! This is an awesome image and so deserving of the first place win!!


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September 23, 2009

 

Valentin M. Armianu
  Congratulations on your gorgeous WIN, Courtenay!!!!


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September 23, 2009

 

Max Aureli
  WOW I am late in all comments, Court!!!!
Congratulations on your Winner my friend!!! :-)))


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September 23, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congratulations on your gorgeous winner!!!!!!!


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September 23, 2009

 

Kelly S. Cavanaugh
  Congratulations on your first place win, Courtenay!


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September 23, 2009

 

Gina Cormier
  Congrats on this beauty!!!!! WTG!!


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September 23, 2009

 

Anita Hogue
  WOW, This is absolutely fantastic Courtenay!

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!!


(Hope I can keep up with you girls when you come up)



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September 23, 2009

 

Jessica Jenney
  Big congrats, Courtenay on your terrific First Place Win!!


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September 23, 2009

 

Debra R. Harder
  WHOOOOOO-HOOOOOO!!! WTG, Courtenay!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved FIRST PLACE WINNER!! AWESOME!! Deb


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September 23, 2009

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Very well deserved win Courtenay!


jo ann c.


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September 23, 2009

 

Sam Britt
  Big Congrats on your first place win, Courtenay!!


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September 23, 2009

 

Wm Nosal
  Great Stuff, Congratulations


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September 23, 2009

 

ROLAN NARMAN
  Court I am so happy for you!!! Huge huge Congrats dear! Well deserved! Terrific job! Whoooo Hooooo! I'll drink to that!


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September 23, 2009

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Awesome work! Congrats on your WIN!


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September 23, 2009

 
- Teresa Burnett

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  Oh, I'm doing the happy dance for you, girl!!! Huge congrats Courtenay!!! This is fantastic!!!


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September 23, 2009

 

Marcel J. Fernandez
  Congratulations Courtenay on your delightful First Place Winner!


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September 23, 2009

 

Mary E. Lake
  Courtenay, I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! HUGE, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS FOR YOU!!! WONDERFUL!!! I too am doing the Happy Dance for you!!! Rock on Girl!!! :) happy dance, happy dance, happy dance!!! :)))


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September 23, 2009

 
- Ken Smith

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  Well slap me silly with a frying pan! Way to go, Courtenay. Wine time!! :-) Congratulations!!


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September 23, 2009

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  CONGRATULATIONS Pictures, Images and Photos


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September 23, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Thank you ALL so very much! This has been the most incredible (and busy) night for me since joining BP! I have only been able to get through congratulating half of the winners so far, but I will definitely get to you tomorrow!!! Good Night!


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September 23, 2009

 
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  Good night, Courtenay and CONGRATULATIONS on this gorgeous First Place!! Sleep well!!!


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September 23, 2009

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  Huge congratulations on your outstanding winner Courtenay!!!


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September 23, 2009

 

Christian Rosito
  Big congratulations on your so well deserved first place!!! Great!!


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September 23, 2009

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  WTG, Courtenay. CONGRATS on this super 1st PLACE WINNER!!!

UB.


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September 24, 2009

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Congrats Courtenay on this Outstanding 1st Place Win!! Jeff


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September 24, 2009

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  This is just outstanding, Courtenay, in every way. Huge congrats on this absolutely wonderful 1st Place WINNER. Terrific.


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September 24, 2009

 

Nadya Johnson
  Congratulations on your awesome 1st Place Winner, Courtenay!


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September 24, 2009

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  WTG, Courtenay!!!
FIRST PLACE!!!
Congrats!
~♥~


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September 24, 2009

 
debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes

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  Congratulations, Courtenay on your outstanding and very beautiful First Place Win!!


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September 24, 2009

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Outstanding work, Courtenay! A terrific image of this handsome face. Congratulations on your well-deserved First Place win!


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September 24, 2009

 

Gord MacEachern
  So glad for you Courtenay!
What an incredible WIN!!
A very well deserved FIRST, WTG!!!


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September 24, 2009

 

Jeana Clark
 
YIPPEE
YIPPEE
YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Way To GO BDB!!!!!
Awesome Winner for you!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!

~J~


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September 24, 2009

 

Daniella Puente
  BIG congrats to you !!!


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September 24, 2009

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  Congratulations!!!!!!! WTG Courtenay!!!


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September 24, 2009

 

Nichon L. Thorstrom Smith
  Courtenay! Love this, congrats to you!! :-)


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September 24, 2009

 

Kathy Cline
 
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GOD BLESS YOU COURTENAY
CELEBRATE


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September 24, 2009

 

Ming Liu
  Congratulations to your great First Place WIN!!


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September 24, 2009

 

Baqer Mohd Jawad
  congratulations Pictures, Images and Photos


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September 24, 2009

 

Sue Marshall
  Big congrats to you, Courtenay on your 1st place win!!
Fantastic image! :-)


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September 24, 2009

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Congratulations to you, Courtenay!


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September 24, 2009

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Heyyyyyyyyyyyyy Courtenay, CONGRATULATIONS on your incredible & well-deserved Gold Medal WINNER!!!!!!


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September 24, 2009

 

Margaret R. Barry
  Congratulations on an awesome first place winner, Courtenay!


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September 24, 2009

 

Sharon Sawyer
  WOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO, Courtenay! HUGE congratulations on your first place win. You've covered them all now.. the only one left is the grand prize. Won't be long.:)


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September 25, 2009

 

Vicki Hunt
  Really GREAT! Congratulations!


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September 25, 2009

 

Bill Houghton
  Courtenay, congratulations on your fabulous win. Have a great weekend, bill

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September 25, 2009

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Congratulations on your excellent First Place win, Courtenay!


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September 25, 2009

 

Beverley Scott
  Huge congratulations on your Winner, Courtenay!


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September 25, 2009

 

Colleen Farrell
  Awesome!! Big, belated congrats on your fabulous winner!


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September 26, 2009

 

Linda Blair
  Whoo Hooo Courtenay....congrats on your wonderful 1st place win!!!!!!!!!!!!


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September 27, 2009

 

Roger D. Meador
  Congratulations on this winner. I enjoyed viewing your gallery.


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September 27, 2009

 
lauriedailyphotos.com - Laurie Daily

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  A belated ongratulations on this fantastic first place winner, Courtenay!!!


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September 27, 2009

 

Mike Clime
  Congratulations on this great First Place Winner!


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September 28, 2009

 

Boyd L. Alexander
  Yea Courtney...CONGRATULATIONS on your FIRST Place Winner!! Very well deserved!!


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September 28, 2009

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! !


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September 30, 2009

 
- Joanna Kovalcsik

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  A magnificent reminder image, Courtenay! Beautifully shot!


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