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Party Like It's 1776


 
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Party Like It's 1776

**Grand Finale**

4 July - Our local Fireworks Display is set-off about 250 yards behind our home. This is a single image and it was taken from our patio!

Tamron 18-270 Di at 21mm. ISO 100, ss-2.0 seconds @ f13.0, (MT)

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Lucky you! A great fireworks blowout for sure! Love it!!


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July 09, 2011

 

Deb Koskovich
  Wow, now that is one grand fireworks shot!


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July 09, 2011

 

Michelle Alton
  Great that you have a "front row" seat! Very good job on the finale! Love the title too.


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July 09, 2011

 

Avril Young
  wow!! outstanding capture Jeff..this is stunning..


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July 09, 2011

 
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  Fabulous fireworks capture, Jeff.


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July 09, 2011

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  Wonderful, Jeff!


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July 09, 2011

 

Robyn A. Terrell
  Jeff, this is outstanding in every way!


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July 09, 2011

 

Bill Johnson
  Jeff, Great capture and thanks for the shot data. Is two seconds your basic fireworks shutter time?


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July 09, 2011

 

Anita Hogue
  I have never been able to get a great fireworks shot. This is absolutely gorgeous, Jeff! Excellent work!


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July 09, 2011

 

Annie Booth
  Oh wow Jeff. This is sooo gorgeous. You have your own show. Love all those beautiful colors and full frame.

Have a great day my friend.


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July 09, 2011

 

Jane Holestine
  Stunning capture!


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July 09, 2011

 
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  We are that old, we feel like we party like 1776.
Stunning display of talent, Jeff.


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July 09, 2011

 

Renata Gusciora
  Fantastic fireworks display capture,Jeff!Wonderful clarity and colors!


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July 09, 2011

 

Douglas Pignet
  nice capture and colors Jeff...well done


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July 09, 2011

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Jeff,Excellent fireworks display.WOW!!Stunning capture!!!!


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July 09, 2011

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Beautiful Jeff, must be great to get the show and not have to fight the crowds!


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July 09, 2011

 
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  WOW!! Outstanding capture Jeff!! Aren't you lucky having that display so close to home.


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July 09, 2011

 

Lorna Shutter
  Wow!!! What an amazing view you have from your patio, Jeff! Such a fantastic display of colourful lights and explosions! One of the best fireworks shots I've seen! Absolutely gorgeous! :)


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July 09, 2011

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Stupendous!


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July 09, 2011

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Jeff, a winner, well at least I think this image is, as for the judges,, ho hum


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July 09, 2011

 

Jeana Clark
 
A beautiful finale!!!
Awesome shot Jeff!!!

~J~


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July 09, 2011

 
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  Fabulous fireworks capture Jeff. I have never tried it. Maybe some day.


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July 09, 2011

 

Kaye Burazin
  no one is ever too old to enjoy fireworks...outstanding Jeff


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July 09, 2011

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Nice capture, Jeff. Love all the colors.


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July 09, 2011

 

Tiia Vissak
  very beautiful!


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July 09, 2011

 

Mike Clime
  Lucky you to get awesome fireworks shots like this from your backyard, Jeff!


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July 09, 2011

 

Stephen Zacker
  That makes it great for shooting them. We had all kinds of firework bans hear because of the fire risk


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July 09, 2011

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Wonderful fireworks shot, Jeff...


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July 09, 2011

 

Rony Sagy
  Terrific capture from this front row seat.


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July 09, 2011

 

Ron McEwan
  Our little town is having their fire works tonight. This inspired me to go shoot some tonight. This an awesome display of color and light Jeff well done.


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July 09, 2011

 

Jyri Vissak
  Great shot! Absolutely beautiful.


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July 09, 2011

 

John Connolly
  How lucky are you Jeff, the fireworks come to you! A spectacular capture, you certainly timed this one to perfection!


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July 09, 2011

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH WOW! Incredible capture of the 4th celebration, Jeff! :-) k


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July 09, 2011

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  Holy Cow!!

One shot?
They sure do it big in Texas!!

Sensational capture Jeff!!


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July 09, 2011

 
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  WOW, Michelle, you excel at everything you do, my friend! Exceptional job, indeed!


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July 09, 2011

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Well, I guess you are not Michelle, Jeff! Sorry about that. Was looking at Michelle's comment but responded to yours which was next to hers. You excel at everything too!


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July 09, 2011

 
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  Gorgeous capture, Jeff! What a treat to watch fomr your patio!

Debby


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July 09, 2011

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Beautiful image, Jeff! Love the exposure, the color, and the comp! Wonderful work!


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July 09, 2011

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  fantastic fireworks capture!!!


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July 09, 2011

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Beautiful shot, Jeff!


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July 09, 2011

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Gorgeous color and capture, Jeff!!


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July 09, 2011

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  EXCELLENT fireworks capture, Jeff. Love the colors!


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July 10, 2011

 
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  Thanks Everyone Very Much!! Jeff


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July 10, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  I HATE YOU, Jeff!
Naaaah --- but I AM wildly jealous of you, getting a gorgeous shot like this in one take!
The vertical composition makes it all the more impressive. Wonderful work!


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July 10, 2011

 

Freddy Bland
  LOVE THIS, Jeff! Outstanding...a huge bravo to you on this capture!!


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July 10, 2011

 

Karen Celella
  You are just surrounded by excitement, Jeff. Fabulous capture of fireworks. Ours were rained out and then we missed them on the rescheduled night. Boo hoo.


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July 10, 2011

 

Cathy Barrows
  awesome...nothing like a beautiful show without the crowds


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  Wow, what a shot, beautiful!


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July 10, 2011

 
- Mitch Spence

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  How lucky you are to have had such a vantage point, Jeff. I'm surprised that they did this with the heat and drought, but you sure got a wow of a shot of the celebration here.


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July 10, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  My gosh! One of the best fireworks captures I have ever seen, Jeff, and from your own patio, too! How lucky can you get! And I love the vertical comp!
Just superb!


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July 10, 2011

 
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  Thank You - It really is nice to see fireworks from our home without having to travel! Jeff


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July 11, 2011

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Talk about a blast of colors that fill the page and light up the sky. This is quite spectacular the way it flares out and I just love the mix of color. A gorgeous sight to see my friend.
Have a great day.


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July 11, 2011

 

Ellen Hodges
  Absolutely fantastic and gorgeous, Jeff! a very big WOW!! Fab work!!!


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July 11, 2011

 
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  ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS Jeff, this is so clear with the lighting and colors so perfect, WTG!! <><


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July 11, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  That's some blast, awesome!!!


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July 11, 2011

 
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  Thank You!! Jeff


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July 12, 2011

 

Karen Bacon
  Holy cow! what a display!! Wonderful presentation Jeff!


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July 13, 2011

 

Maria Coulson
  Wow, wow, fantastic!!


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July 13, 2011

 
- Jill Odice

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  Wow, what a GRand Finale!!! I have given up trying to capture fireworks images, I always end up mssing the whole show while getting no good shots :-) This is spectacular!


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July 13, 2011

 
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  Thank You Karen, Maria and Jill!!


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July 14, 2011

 

Kathleen Rinker
  Awesome capture Jeff, very beautiful!!


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July 16, 2011

 
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  Thanks Kathleen!


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July 17, 2011

 

Cyndy Doty
  Great fireworks capture!


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July 17, 2011

 

Debbie Hartley
  Beautiful fireworks shot Jeff! You are lucky to have them so close to your home!


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July 18, 2011

 
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  Thank You Cyndy and Debbie!


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July 18, 2011

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Wow! I am speechless and so jealous. Fantastic image Jeff.


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July 20, 2011

 
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  Thanks Heather!! Jeff


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July 20, 2011

 
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  AWESOME !!! One of the best fireworks shot I have seen. Looks like a winner to me. Outstanding colors and clarity. Love it.


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July 07, 2015

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Oh..I forgot I also love the title.


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  Thank You Marilyn!


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July 08, 2015

 
- Amanda D. Austwick

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  Great fire works display and capture


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July 10, 2015

 
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  Thanks Amanda!


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July 12, 2015

 
- Betty Ann Kelly

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  Holy moly! Great job! Assuming you used a tripod?


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July 16, 2015

 
- Linda M. Solari

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  Great capture Jeff, and perfect title!


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July 16, 2015

 
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  Thank You - Yes, I did use a tripod!


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  Congratulations Jeff on wonderful finalist.


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September 01, 2015

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Congratulations Jeff on a beautiful Finalist.


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September 03, 2015

 
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  Thank You Emile and Marilyn!


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September 04, 2015

 
- Linda M. Solari

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  Congratulations Jeff on this amazing Finalist!


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  Thank You Linda!


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September 07, 2015

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Congrats, Jeff, on the POTD, and happy new year to you.


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December 31, 2015

 
- Carol Flisak

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  Terrific image, Jeff... great view from your patio! Congrats on your POTD and a very happy and creative new year!


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December 31, 2015

 
- Val Feldman

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  A fantastic Year's End celebration capture! Just beautiful, Jeff! Congratulations on your wonderful POTD and may 2016 bring to you and yours good health and much happiness!


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- Bob D. Hall

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  Very well done, Jeff!
Congrats!!!


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Rick Joyce
  Huge congratulations on your photo of the day!


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Mike F. Anderson
  Hey Jeff. Congrats on the POTD. Wishing you a great next year and lots of photo ops!


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Rick Joyce
  Huge congratulations on your photo of the day!


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Rick Joyce
  Huge congratulations on your photo of the day!


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  CONGRATULATIONS Jeff on this wonderful finalist and POTD!!! <><


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  Fabulous Jeff! Congrats on your POTD!


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  Congratulations on your POTD!


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  Very nice capture!


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- Bojan Bencic

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  Perfect POTD for today, Jeff. Congratulations and a Happy New Year!


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- Amanda D. Austwick

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  Congratulations on your POTD, and Happy New Year!


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  Beautiful POTD. Congrats!


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- Martha R. Mazon

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  Congrats on you POTD, Jeff! Happy New Year!


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  Congrats on a fantastic POTD. Jeff.


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- Evy Johansen

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  Congratulations on your beautiful POTD, Jeff!! Happy New Year!


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Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on a fabulous POTD, Jeff!!!


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Jeffrey R. Bange
  Congratulations Jeff on a well deserved and outstanding POTD. Wishing you and your family a Happy and Healthy New Year.


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  Congratulations on your superb Finalist and POTD, Jeff! Happy New Year!


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January 01, 2016

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Congratulations on your fabulous finalist and POTD, Jeff. Happy New Year!


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January 03, 2016

 
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  Thank You!!


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January 03, 2016

 

Sunae G. Fosmark
  excellent shot! Congratulations!!


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January 03, 2016

 
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  What a blast! Congratulations, Jeff on your POTD and finalist awards! Happy New Year!


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January 06, 2016

 

Mary K. Robison
  Congratulations on your POTD/Finalist, Jeff!


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January 06, 2016

 

Nadia Paul
  So beautiful - congrats Jeff!


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January 07, 2016

 
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  Thank You!


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January 09, 2016

 
- Linda M. Solari

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  Congrats on your POTD Jeff, this is one of my favorite fireworks images! How nice to be able to take it from your patio!


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