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Mr. Regal


 

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Mr. Regal
Mr. Regal

From the Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, TX - A tribute to "Sam-Jack" - an African lion named after a former Waco mayor. I discovered he had passed away - scoured my archives and found this photo of him...decided to do a portrait in his memory. He was truly one magnificent animal.

~Animals~

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Sad to hear he passes away. This is a perfect capture and most beautiful tribute. Sure to see this again.


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February 04, 2015

 

Don Christiana
  Perfect title for such a beautiful lion. Val, you worked your magic again to produce a stunning portrait of Mr. Regal. Awesome details, color and super lighting in this tribute image. Favorite for me.


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February 04, 2015

 

Gord MacEachern
  Well Val, my jaw hit the floor again, simply a fantastic image and tribute to this magnificent animal!!!!


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February 04, 2015

 

Eivor Kuchta
  What a beautiful animal, and your capture of him is amazing!


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February 04, 2015

 

Anita Hogue
  WOW, he is GORGEOUS! Excellent capture, Val!


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February 04, 2015

 

Candace M. Cleveland
  Awwwwww what a beautiful tribute!!!!


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February 04, 2015

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Always sad to lose our Zoo friends - A wonderful portrait of this beautiful lion Val!


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February 04, 2015

 

David Phalen
  A spectacular tribute to this magnificent animal!!


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February 04, 2015

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Valarie,So sorry to hear he passed away my friend.He sure was a beautiful beast.Awesome capture Planning another trip to Phx zoo this month!


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February 04, 2015

 

Lynn M. Whitt
  You done a wonderful tribute, a gorgeous image.


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February 04, 2015

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Fantastic portrait, Val.


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February 04, 2015

 

Ellen Hodges
  Agree with Gord, Val, a jaw dropper! Wonderful details in this fantastic closeup!!


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February 04, 2015

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  So sad that this beautiful fellow passed away, Val! You did a superb job in capturing him and your treatment is awesome! A wonderful tribute!


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February 04, 2015

 

Jean Lechleiter
  Wonderful tribute to this magnificent beast!!


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February 04, 2015

 

Debbie Bray
  Oh yes, Miss Val, this sure is a beauty, and you have done him justice! Wonderful treatment, been missing your lovely work!


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February 05, 2015

 

John Benway
  Gorgeous tribute Val to a majestic King of the jungle. Beautifully seen and presented.


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February 05, 2015

 

Julianne Bradford
  He sure was magnificent and this fabulous image is a terrific tribute to his memory Val..a real winner in my book!


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February 05, 2015

 

Michelle Alton
  Strikingly gorgeous portrait!


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February 05, 2015

 
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  A wonderful tribute to Sam-Jack, Ms.V!! He was a handsome guy, wasn't he!


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February 05, 2015

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  Yep, Terry, he really was...A big thanks to all of you for stopping by and commenting!


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February 06, 2015

 

Marijana Fajgl
  Wonderful tribute, Val, the one the king deserves.


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February 06, 2015

 

Nadia Paul
  A stunning portrait of Mr Regal with gorgeous comp and tones - perfection!


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February 06, 2015

 

Becky LeMaster
  Beautiful animal, beautiful tribute. So sorry to hear about the loss.


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February 06, 2015

 
- Dianne Brin

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  Magnificent indeed, Beautifully captured.


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February 06, 2015

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  He certainly seems pleased with himself Val, I bet we see this beauty again!!! <><


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February 07, 2015

 
emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  Great tribute to a very elegant and regal animal, Val.


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February 11, 2015

 

Sylvia Scotting
  Stunning work:)


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February 15, 2015

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  Thanks again, everyone. Appreciate the stop-by!


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February 15, 2015

 
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  Beautiful beast and your tribute portrait is gorgeous Val.


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February 17, 2015

 

Mary K. Robison
  Brilliant portrait, Val!
Winner!


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February 17, 2015

 

Sharon F. Morris
  Love this very Majestic


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February 20, 2015

 
- Ritajane Smith

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  Awesome, just awesome!


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February 28, 2015

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  Lovely work and a wonderful tribute to this marvelous creature.


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March 16, 2015

 

Sylvia Scotting
  sensational


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March 20, 2015

 

Sylvia Scotting
  sensational


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March 20, 2015

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  This is such a regal image Val. What a beautiful way to remember him. I hope this turns GOLD!


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March 30, 2015

 

Marijana Fajgl
  Big congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Val!


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  Sure to see this beauty gold soon. Congrats!!


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  Handsome portrait, Val! Congrats on another excellent finalist!


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  Handsome portrait, Val! Congrats on another excellent finalist!


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- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  So worthy of an Award! Congratulations on this finalist Val.


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- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Val.


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March 31, 2015

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Val, I believe you've captured his inner essence! Congrats on your "regal" finalist and there has to be a gold badge to follow!


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  Very regal for sure. Congrats on another fabulous finalist, Val


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March 31, 2015

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Big congrats on your Finalists, Val, and good luck in the next round!


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  What a beautiful tribute portrait, Val. Congratulations on your finalist.


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- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  So exciting! Congratulations for the Gold...Rey


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- Dianne Brin

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  Congratulations on your Gold!


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- Cindy Bendush

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  Gorgeous Val - big congrats on your gold!


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April 01, 2015

 

Debbie Bray
  Woohoo Val, how very exciting, a beautiful gold win on this wonderful image, big congratulations!


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  Glad to see this again. Congrats!!


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- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on a beautiful winner, Val.


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April 01, 2015

 

Mary K. Robison
  Such a well deserved winner! Glad this beautiful tribute photo got some gold!
CONGRATULATIONS to you, Val!


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  Congratulations on bring home the gold Val.


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Becky LeMaster
  Congratulations on your win Val! :)


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April 01, 2015

 
- Michele Peterson

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  Regal, indeed! Beautiful memorial of this amazing creature. He is just amazing, and your portrait of him captures his majesty well. Congratulations on the win, Val!


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April 01, 2015

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Congratulations Valarie!


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  Congratulations on your outstanding gold WINNER, Val! Stunningly beautiful animal and superb presentation.


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April 01, 2015

 

Don Christiana
  Congratulation Val on your Gold Medal Winner for your stunning portrait capture of Mr. Regal. Awesome work as always.


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April 01, 2015

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Hail to the king, he deserved and won the gold! Congrats Lady of Texas! :-)


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  Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Val!


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  Congrats on your beautiful win, Ms.V! Hope you're doing well!


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April 01, 2015

 

Jean Lechleiter
  Congratulations on this well deserved winner!


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  Thanks so much everyone and thank you, BP Judges!


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- Bojan Bencic

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  Amazing photo. Congratulations on your win, Val!


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April 01, 2015

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  And now your final tribute to Sam - a Gold Winner, Val! I am so happy for you!


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April 01, 2015

 

Karen Bacon
  Magnificent animal and shot!Congratulations on a well deserved win,Val!


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  A beautiful portrait and a beautiful tribute, Val!! So glad to see it wearing Gold!!


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April 01, 2015

 

Marijana Fajgl
  Huge congratulations on your well deserved gold, Val!


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April 01, 2015

 
- Amanda D. Austwick

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  Great tribute to this mighty lion. Congratulations!


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  So regal indeed! Congratulations!


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April 01, 2015

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on a fabulous winner, Val!!!! Superb!!


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April 01, 2015

 

Ellen Hodges
  Wonderful tribute, too, Val!!


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  Huge congrats on your gold win, Val, for this magnificent portrait!


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  Congrats Val on this wonderful and very special Winning image!!


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April 02, 2015

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Sooo happy to see this as a winner Val! Congratulations girl!


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April 02, 2015

 
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  Congrats Val on your awesome gold.


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  Congrats on this wonderful Winner!


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- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Congrats on your wonderful gold medal win Val.


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- Irene Colling

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  Wonderful photography VAl. Congratulations on your excellent photography.


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Nadia Paul
  A most deserving win for this stunning portrait my friend - many congrats!


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- Lydia Williams

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  A beautiful tribute and so glad to see this win a gold! Congratulations Val!


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April 13, 2015

 
- Teresa Burnett

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  Huge Congratulations on your POTD, Val!


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- Carol Flisak

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  Gorgeous animal portrait image, Val... wonderful light, details and treatment! Huge congratulations on well-deserved your winner and POTD!


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  Beautiful winner and POTD. Congrats!!


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  Congrats on your gorgeous POTD my friend!


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- Laura E. Swan

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  Awesome Gold Win, Miss Val and POTD!!! So sorry he passed but you have immortalized him here and have given him the honor we can clearly see in his face!!
Bravo!!
-LOTW :)))


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  TRIPLE GOLD VAL WAY TO GO MY AUSTIN FRIEND.


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- Laura E. Swan

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  Congratulations on all of your GOLD for the 20th year Anniversary of BP. Your work is so awesome and it's really great that this beautiful animals has been honored once more! :) -LOTW :)))


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Mary K. Robison
  A magnificent animal, and a magnificent Triple Gold, Val!
Congratulations, and best of luck in the rounds to follow for your All-Time award!


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- Amanda D. Austwick

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  Congratulations on your all time EP award!


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March 13, 2016

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Great to see all these beautiful gold colors...Congratulations Big Time Val!


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March 13, 2016

 

Nadia Paul
  Congrats on all your wonderful All Time gold - so well deserved my friend!


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- Ed Lauderdale

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  Congratulations on ALL your All Time Staff Favorites!! I suspect we'll see more of these!!!


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- Ray

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  A Huge congratulations on your superb All Time Winner, Val!


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  Beautiful AT winner. Congrats, Val.


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