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SPANISH WINDOWS, LAMPS & SHADOWS
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dmd-photo-art.com - Dominick M. Dimacale Contact Dominick M. Dimacale Dominick M. Dimacale's Gallery |
The district's streets and sidewalks have been transformed over the years into a true outdoor art gallery, with priceless pieces shipped in from around the world.
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dmd-photo-art.com - Dominick M. Dimacale Contact Dominick M. Dimacale Dominick M. Dimacale's Gallery |
Must see stops on the walking art tour include three outstanding works by Bernhard Zuckerman: the 130 foot tall reproduction of the famous Giralda Tower of Seville, the majestic Seville Light and Diana, one of the largest man-made waterfalls in the United States. Next on the tour are acquisitions from the Bromsgrove Guild in Worcestershire, England: the playful Boy and Hound, the impressive Fountain of Neptune , and the Fountain of Bacchus. Several don't miss pieces from the Romanelli Studios in Florence include the Sleeping Child, a favorite of Plaza shoppers who cast a watchful eye at the statue poised in the median of the street, Michelangelo as Apprentice, the whimsical Boy and Frog Fountain , the Madonna and Child and the beautiful white Carrara marble statue of Ruth.
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dmd-photo-art.com - Dominick M. Dimacale Contact Dominick M. Dimacale Dominick M. Dimacale's Gallery |
Only Rome has more fountains than Kansas City, and several of the more spectacular ones are found on the Country Club Plaza. The city-landmark J.C. Nichols Memorial Fountain by Henri Gerbert is dedicated to Plaza founder J.C. Nichols; the Allen Memorial Fountain by Gemignani is a gentle reminder of the deceased daughter and son-in-law of Nichols; the Pool of the Four Fauns delights passers-by with the sight of children frolicking in the water; Pomona is a graceful bronze original, a twin to the marble original on display in the King's palace in Bangkok; and Diane by Norman Brunelli, is a life-size bronze which seems to take on life as it reflects upon the Plaza pool and fountain which surround her. New on the walking art tour are the Path of Gold Lights along 47th Street. These reproductions of the original ornamental street lights found in San Francisco are a favorite of Miller Nichols, son of Plaza founder J.C., who first saw them while stationed in the city by the bay during World War II.
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dmd-photo-art.com - Dominick M. Dimacale Contact Dominick M. Dimacale Dominick M. Dimacale's Gallery |
A glance skyward leads the eye to the Plaza's signature structures. Dotting the rooftops stand 14 towers, each echoing the colorful moods of Spain, Italy, Portugal and Morocco. All through the Plaza are statues and murals depicting many of the world's great leaders and historical figures. Sir Winston and Lady Churchill are preserved in Married Love by Oscar Nemon; a life-sized Benjamin Franklin poised on a park bench invites visitors to sit down next to him; Massasoit, the friendly chief who greeted the pilgrims at Plymouth Rock, now stands at the Plaza's entrance greeting travelers of today; the allure of the matador is seen in three bullfight murals set in ceramic tile and handcrafted in Seville, Spain specifically for the Plaza; and, Out To Lunch is a life-size bronze of a young boy sitting on a rock eating an all-American hamburger in front of, where else, the Plaza's McDonald's Restaurant.
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dmd-photo-art.com - Dominick M. Dimacale Contact Dominick M. Dimacale Dominick M. Dimacale's Gallery |
The history of the acquisition of these unmatched works of art began back before the 1920's when, as a young man, Plaza developer Jesse Clyde (J.C.) Nichols took a summer off to work his way through Europe. What resulted was a lasting impression of the colorful marketplaces of Spain, the warmth and Old World charm of Europe and the timeless character and ambience of the Mediterranean that eventually lead to the construction of Kansas City's premiere attraction -- The Country Club Plaza. Much of the Plaza's beauty is found in these Spanish and European art objects personally selected and placed by Nichols. And today, the Plaza's management continues the tradition by placing new works of art throughout the 14-block district, ensuring Plaza founder J.C. Nichols' dream of making the Plaza a place of beauty and culture for all to enjoy.
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Brett Dolsen |
Wonderfull composition with great colour,details,light and shadows Dominick!!Brett
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dmd-photo-art.com - Dominick M. Dimacale Contact Dominick M. Dimacale Dominick M. Dimacale's Gallery |
Rita Jane Smith Contact Rita Jane member since: 9/22/2004 Awesome capture, great colors!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
WOW! Our man of a few words sure had plenty to say about this one! HA! I will bookmark this Dominick and come back in the morning with some nice hot coffee and take all of this in. I promise! In the mean time this surely is a beautiful image!!! :) -Laura (1:53 a.m. where I live)...!!!
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Tommy E. Burgess |
Beautiful capture Dominick!! I'll have to head that way sometime soon. Wonderful work!
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- Natasa Mikuz Contact Natasa Mikuz Natasa Mikuz's Gallery |
Wonderful, extraordinary picture, Dominick!
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Renee Doyle |
Beautifully seen and captured!!!
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Ray Clarke |
Beautiful image, great light and shadow capture Dominick,!!!(R)
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Paul E. Earl |
Fabulous capture! I too will come back to this page when I have a bit more time.
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- Brenda Sides Contact Brenda Sides Brenda Sides's Gallery |
Wonderful capture, Dominick!
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Michelle Alton |
A wonderful composition and presentation, Dominick.
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Douglas Pignet |
Very nice image with a great story line.
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Tammy Scott |
Beautiful shadow and color shot!
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- Ann Coates Contact Ann Coates Ann Coates's Gallery |
Fantastic find and capture and beautifully presented Dominick.
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Beverley Scott |
Fabulous capture, Dominick, and as a fellow traveller I found your notes very informative! Bev
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Henry Miller |
A beautiful find and great details and nice shadows!!
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Jojie F. Alcantara |
Beautiful, Dom. Thank you for the information. :-)
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Deb Koskovich |
Dominick, your eye for composition is unsurpassed.
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Gord MacEachern |
Beautiful image here Dominick,enjoyed the info also!
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Erin Appelbaum |
Outstanding composition, lighting, colors, clarity and contrast Dominick. Peter
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Michael Khoury |
Wow Dominick, you certainly got me reading this morning...very powerful picture! mk
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- Randy D. Dinkins Contact Randy D. Dinkins Randy D. Dinkins's Gallery |
Beautiful light and comp. Wonderful shot and follow up.
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Joseph N. DiGilio |
Nice work Dominick. Love the color, light and shadows. So well composed too.
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robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson Contact Jeff Robinson Jeff Robinson's Gallery |
Fantastic capture and info Dominick! Jeff
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Linda M. Walker |
I feel like I am in history class....what a wonderful lesson and a beautifully presented image...well done!! Thanks for sharing.
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- Ken Smith Contact Ken Smith Ken Smith's Gallery |
Nice shadow play, Dominick..and excellent work on the contrasts!
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JO ANN CLEVELAND |
How cool...I love those shadows Dominick, and the color jo ann c.
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Carol Sawyer |
Beautiful capture, lighting and colors, Dominick!!
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Colette M. Metcalf |
Very nice image!!!
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Chua Wee Boo |
Great lighting & lovely capture,Dominick!
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Mike Clime |
Wonderful comp, light and shadows!
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Gina Cormier |
WOW...again with the info! That would take me hours to type!! LOL Gorgeous composition with lovely color!
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Patti Coblentz |
Love the shadow play in this...nice image, Dominick. Patti
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- Linda D. Lester Contact Linda D. Lester Linda D. Lester's Gallery |
Wonderful shot....love the shadows!
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Boyd L. Alexander |
Wow!! Outstanding composition, lighting, colors, clarity and contrast Dominick!
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Debra K. Johnson |
Ditto to all, Dominick! Fabulous capture.
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Robert R. Goodman |
Hi Dominick,very beautiful color.Great capture!!!!
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Lorraine A. Cook |
Beautiful window and lamp shadows against the salmon color wall, Dominick!!!<:)) I LOVE the accompanying text...there is so much to see and photograph at this historic Country Club Plaza!!<:))
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- Mary Beth Aiello Contact Mary Beth Aiello Mary Beth Aiello's Gallery |
Just gorgeous, Dominick.
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- Shelly A. Van Camp Contact Shelly A. Van Camp Shelly A. Van Camp's Gallery |
Beautiful...love the black frame around this too!
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- Girish Vaghela Contact Girish Vaghela Girish Vaghela's Gallery |
Well seen, very lovely, Dominick!
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Joy Rector |
love this shot, great comp
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Shawn Jennings |
Great composition to include the shadows on this, Dominick!
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Cathy Barrows |
the shadows make this one
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Amy M. Wilson |
Beautiful capture, love the colors and shadows, Dominick!
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- Lisa J. Boulden Contact Lisa J. Boulden Lisa J. Boulden's Gallery |
Great shadows, color, and comp here, Dominick! ~♥~lisa
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Ruth Grimm |
Your gorgeous shadowed image drew me in, Dominick, your history lesson kept me!! Thank you very much! I know a family who is from Kansas City, you can bet I'll be talking with them about this plaza, perhaps even planning a trip there.
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Jack R. Perry |
WOW, thanks for the education, impressive.
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Patti Coblentz |
Great commentary, also! Patti
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Karen Bacon |
wonderful shot and history lesson!
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Manuel Barrera |
Wonderful play of light image, Dominick
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Ron McEwan |
Good eye and a grand image you have captured here Dominick, very well composed for sure.
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Margaret R. Barry |
Beautiful colors, light composition and clarity, Dominick!
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Patricia Seidler |
Beautiful Dominick. The light, color and shadows are fantastic.
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Patricia A. Stalter |
As you would say: Great work and words here. Pat
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Betsy Labuschagne |
Beautiful capture Dominick, great light and color!!
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Rebecca K. Lefferts |
I absolutely love the shadows!!! Great shot!
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ROLAN NARMAN |
Fantastic capture, details, lighting and colors Dominick!
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Marcel J. Fernandez |
Very outstanding work here, Dominick. Marcel
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- Mitch Spence Contact Mitch Spence Mitch Spence's Gallery |
I know the Plaza is a great place to shoot, Dominick, and you saw this piece of it beautifully.
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Julianne Bradford |
Beautifully seen and captured Dominick! Terrific story also!
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- Kay E. Mahoney Contact Kay E. Mahoney Kay E. Mahoney's Gallery |
Nice find, Dominick. Thanks for all the information. It's nice to read on things that are taken in different areas other than were we take our pictures.
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Renata Gusciora |
I love that!Incredible colors,light and shadow play and composition,Dominick!Great framing too!
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- Zsuzsanna M. Szugyi Contact Zsuzsanna M. Szugyi Zsuzsanna M. Szugyi's Gallery |
Beautifully seen and captured, Dominick. It's good to read about the place. Thank you for the info!
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Stephen Zacker |
Well seen. Excellent photography
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Tiia Vissak |
a fantastic image!
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Yulianto Soeroso |
wow
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Peggy J. Maguire |
Beautifully Done Dominick!!
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Elena F. Wyatt |
i so love this photo. I love taking pictures of european windows. will add to my favorite. good luck Dominick
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Ray Thoms |
Very well done Dominick.....
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Lynn M. Whitt |
Great capture Dominick...
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Ivan Chacon |
Nice work Dominick! :)
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Nancy (Peaches) Harker |
FANTASTIC capture, I love it!
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Nadya Johnson |
Really striking, Dominick! I like the shadow-play. That turquoise against the pink really pops! Great find, well captured!
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Sam Britt |
Great composition, color, clarity & shadow, Dominick.
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Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna |
Amazing and beautiful, Dominick!!! :-) Ma
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Donna L. Stansbury |
Beautiful play with light and shadows Dominick, your entire gallery just wows me every time I browse through it :)
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- Nancy L. Green Contact Nancy L. Green Nancy L. Green's Gallery |
VERY cool dom, wonderful lines and comp here, WTG!! <><
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frank w. degenhardt |
Dominick- This makes me want to have the ability of Dorothy and be able to click my heels and be in Kansas to see all this beauty and be awed as you were. Just reading all about it was such a thrill and to imagine what it all looks like a dream. Thank you so much for all the hard work you put in on giving us a tour of the plaza. It was fasinating reading and deeply enjoyed. Backing that up is this beautiful picture. Again I am loving the framing you are doing to some of your pictures. Ilove the lighting and the artful look you captured here. That textured peach wall is such a beauiful background. The colors are gorgeous. Just love studying the work of masters and the intricate details put into the work. Its so clasical, elegant and priceless. Your work does it much honor and I hope you have more in store to share with us. Phemominal work my friend. Have a great day, you take care.
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
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Robyn A. Terrell |
Fabulous image, Dominick!
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Karen Engelbreth |
Wonderful capture, Dominick....
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Maria Coulson |
What an interesting shot. And thanks for the description.
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Kirsten Kiki Kjaer |
Fantastic 'design' and use of light, Dominick.
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- Robert K. Bemus Contact Robert K. Bemus Robert K. Bemus's Gallery |
Great find and capture, Dominick!! I never would've guessed KC!!
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Stan J. Bendkowski |
Beautifully composed and captured, Dominick!
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Izabela Zagaja-Florek |
Beautiful picture, Dominick, love the shadows here! :)
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Dick W. Wyatt |
Great composition . I love this one.
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- Reynaldo D. Reyes Contact Reynaldo D. Reyes Reynaldo D. Reyes's Gallery |
Very beautifully presented here and the historical and informational perspective allows one to appreciate the place much better.
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Alex T. Mizuno |
What a great capture Dominick! It's a perfect EOD! Combination of the flat color of the wall and the strong shadows make it look like a silk screen. It's definitely a work of art!
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Georgeina M. Mckinney |
This is now added to my list of many places I desire to visit. Stunning picture!! Before I read any of your comments I wanted to go and now I don't think I could stay away after viewing the plaza through your eyes. Thanks for your time.
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- Stefania Barbier Contact Stefania Barbier Stefania Barbier's Gallery  |
another beautiful finalist Dominick, congrats!
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Alex T. Mizuno |
Congratulations on your Finalist Dominick!!!
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Beverley Scott |
Congratulations on this great finalist, Dominick!
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Michelle Alton |
Congratulations on all of your great August Finalists! One day you'll have to share your secret for being able to travel so much. I think we are all envious!
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- Linda D. Lester Contact Linda D. Lester Linda D. Lester's Gallery |
Wonderful shot....Congratulations and good luck in the next round!!!!!!!
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Ruth Grimm |
Congratulations Dominick!! Best of luck in the next round!
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Lauren P. Krajenta |
Fantastic shot! Great lines, shadows, colors, pov, tones, clarity, lighting! Congrats!!! :)
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Amy M. Wilson |
Outstanding Finalist... congrats, Dominick!!!
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Maria Coulson |
Congratulations!!
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Courtenay Vanderbilt |
CONGRATULATIONS again, Dominick!!
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- Nancyj E. Hovey Contact Nancyj E. Hovey Nancyj E. Hovey's Gallery |
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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Katarina Mansson |
Congratulations on another well seen and captured finalist Dominick!
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- Judy V. Kennamer Contact Judy V. Kennamer Judy V. Kennamer's Gallery |
Gorgeous Finalist Dominick!!! Congrats!!!
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Debra R. Harder |
Love the shadow-play, colors, comp and details...BRILLIANT, Dominick! Congratulations on another SUPERB finalist!! Deb
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Carla Metzler |
Gorgeous! Congratulations, Dominick!
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Jeana Clark |
Excellent Capture!! Congratulations on this fantastic finalist!! Best of luck in the next round!!! ~J~
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- Teresa Burnett Contact Teresa Burnett Teresa Burnett's Gallery |
AWESOME!!!!! Another huge congratulations Dominick!!
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Fran J. Jagger |
Congrats on this lovely finalist, Dominick!! :)
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Outstanding!! Big congratulations again Dominick, on this beautiful and well deserved finalist!!
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- Laurence Saliba Contact Laurence Saliba Laurence Saliba's Gallery |
Oh I love this!!! Congrats my friend!!!!
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Kathy Cline |
 NEATO DOMINICK CONGRATS
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Linda Blair |
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!
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Tiia Vissak |
Congratulations!
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frank w. degenhardt |
Another fantastic Finalist my friend. Congratulatons once more.
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robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson Contact Jeff Robinson Jeff Robinson's Gallery |
Congrats Dominick on your Fantastic Finalist! Jeff
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JO ANN CLEVELAND |
This was awesome, congratulations Dominick! jo ann c.
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- Ken Smith Contact Ken Smith Ken Smith's Gallery |
Another super month for you. Congrats again, Dominick!!
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- Guy D. Biechele Contact Guy D. Biechele Guy D. Biechele's Gallery |
Awesome design!! Congratulations on this finalist, Dominick.
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- Erica Murphy Contact Erica Murphy Erica Murphy's Gallery |
Very intersting and graphic shot Dominick!!! Congratulations!!
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