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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Autumn's Warmth
Autumn's Warmth
Gulf Fritillaries are still making their way down to the Gulf of Mexico for migration and I'm still finding plenty in my Central TX garden. Since they are cold-blooded, when temps fall below 60 degrees, they need the sun to regulate their body temp and warm up their muscles so they are able to fly. This fellow was doing just that - taking advantage of a sunny morning, soaking up the rays and warming up for his flight of the day.

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Outstanding lighting, details and composition, Valarie. Beautiful capture.


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November 29, 2009

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Marvelous detail and beautiful colors, Valarie.


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November 29, 2009

 

Nancy J. Locke
  Absolutely STUNNING!!!

Beautiful capture and artistry, Valarie.

Hugs, Nancy J L


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November 29, 2009

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  Oh,ahh...This is a very beautiful capture of the Gulf Fritillary underside...The lighting is awesome and very fine detail...Love the composition and lighting...Very well capture,Val..
Just beautiful,my butterfly loving friend...Have a great day.


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November 29, 2009

 

Jack Ryan
  Outstanding detail and color in this well composed image. Quite beautiful...very well done.


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November 29, 2009

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Super! Great light, detail, pov and composition, Valarie.


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November 29, 2009

 

Monnie Ryan
  This is really gorgeous, Valarie! Hope he makes it safely to the Gulf!


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November 29, 2009

 

Ron McEwan
  Beautiful back lighting here Valarie an outstanding close up well done indeed.


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November 29, 2009

 

Julianne Bradford
  Exquisite capture Valarie. I love your work!


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November 29, 2009

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Beautiful capture, Valarie! Love the color and detail here!


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November 29, 2009

 
- Amanda J. Tanner

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  So Beautiful! Love the blending of colors. Great detail. Love the warm glow.


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November 29, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Love your POV, Valarie! The colors, details and black bg are just stunning!


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November 30, 2009

 

Ellen Hodges
  Awesome and amazing, Val!! Added to favs! Hope that you and the family had a great Thanksgiving!!


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November 30, 2009

 

Gina Cormier
  Gorgeous detail and image Val!!!!
You sure are good at this macro thingys!! lol ;-)


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November 30, 2009

 

Gord MacEachern
  Your images never cease to amaze me Valarie, this one is incredible!


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November 30, 2009

 

Marty Straub
  Refueling then. Nature probably provides him some solar panel system for just such an occasion. What an outstanding image, Valarie. Amazing details over the perfect bg.


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November 30, 2009

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Excellent macro....love the back lighting!


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November 30, 2009

 
- Ann Coates

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  I believe you have eye contact here Valarie. Fantastic shot and interesting info.


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November 30, 2009

 
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  Beautiful details Valarie...you can feel the warmth of the sun!


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November 30, 2009

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Unusual POV with the golden colors outstanding against the dark BG.


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November 30, 2009

 

Patricia Seidler
  Fantastic detail, color and lighting Valarie. We wont be seeing any butterflies in this area until Spring. Enjoy them while you can.


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November 30, 2009

 

Sam Britt
  Terrific detail, light & eye contact, Valarie.


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November 30, 2009

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  Thanks everyone for your comments on this one - as always, they're much appreciated! ~ Val


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December 01, 2009

 

Dianna Murphy
  Wow as they say its all about the light which proves it here. Wow.


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December 01, 2009

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Awesome capture of this beauty, Val!!! :-) k


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December 01, 2009

 
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  Thanks Dianna and Kitty!


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December 02, 2009

 

Douglas Pignet
  Congrats on being a finalist, this beauty,Doug


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December 15, 2009

 

Amy M. Wilson
  HUGE congratulations on this gorgeous Finalist and best of luck in the next round, Valarie!!! WTG


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December 15, 2009

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Congratulations on your finalist, Valarie...


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December 15, 2009

 

Jack Ryan
  Congratulations, Valarie...a very deserving finalist.


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December 15, 2009

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Congrats on this wonderful Finalist! The colors and DOF are perfect!


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December 15, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Big CONGRATS on this beautiful Finalist, Valarie!


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December 15, 2009

 

Kerry Hill
  Huge congratulations to you Valarie, awesome work!!


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December 15, 2009

 

Karen Bacon
  congratulations on this stunning finalist valerie!


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December 15, 2009

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist Valarie.


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December 15, 2009

 

Michelle Alton
  This image is impossibly beautiful, Valarie. Congratulatoins.


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December 15, 2009

 

Dianna Murphy
  WTG my friend!
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on your wonderful finalist, best of luck in the Gold round. Dianna


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December 15, 2009

 
- Jim Baines

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  A hearty Texas-sized Congratulations on this spectacular FINALIST, Texanna! I'm glad there were no Green lynx spiders lurking in there! I'm gonna lasso this one now and tug it towards the Winners' Cirlce!


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December 15, 2009

 

Kelly S. Cavanaugh
  Fantastic capture, Valarie! Congratulations!!


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December 15, 2009

 
- Jim Baines

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  Geez! Can we say "Circle" ...


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December 15, 2009

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Beautiful Finalist! Nice job, Valerie!


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December 15, 2009

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Valarie!


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December 15, 2009

 

Ellen Hodges
  Congrats on an awesome finalist, Valarie!!!! Very best luck!!!


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December 15, 2009

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  Huge congratulations on your beautiful and well deserved finalist valarie!! Besy of luck in the next round!!


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December 15, 2009

 

Julie Burnett
  Gorgeous capture, Val!! Huge congrats, and best of luck!!


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December 16, 2009

 
emptynestphotos.com - Agnes Fegan

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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Valarie!!!


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December 16, 2009

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  A wonderful finalist....Congratulations!


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December 16, 2009

 

Gina Cormier
  WOW>..another one. Why am I not surprised!!!! Congrats!!!!! Your work is beautiful!!!!! (grovel grovel)


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December 16, 2009

 

Gord MacEachern
  I would have been disappointed if this one had not made finalist , and I will be disapointed if it does not not make GOLD!!


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December 16, 2009

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  To each of you - a sincere and heartfelt thank you for your comments...Thanks so much ~ Val


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December 16, 2009

 

Marty Straub
  Autumns's Warmth with Halloween's colors is gloriously presented with all of the magic you perform with a camera, Valarie. Congrats, not only on your Finalist photos, but ALL of them.


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December 16, 2009

 
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  Excellent – Congrats Valarie on your Finalist!! Jeff


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December 16, 2009

 

Anita Hogue
  An outstanding finalist Val! Congratulations!


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December 16, 2009

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Just outstanding, Val. Huge congrats.


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December 16, 2009

 

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CONGRATS VAL


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December 16, 2009

 

Daniella Puente
  Congratulations!


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December 16, 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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December 16, 2009

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Valarie!


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December 16, 2009

 

Sam Britt
  Big congratulations, terrific finalist, Val!


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December 16, 2009

 

Nancy J. Locke
  FANTABULOUS!!! SUPER CONGRATS!!!

WOOT!!!

Hugs, Nancy J L


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December 16, 2009

 

Patricia Seidler
  Fantastic. Congratulations on this wonderful finalist!


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December 17, 2009

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  Thanks so much - I really appreciate all the wonderful comments! ~Val


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December 17, 2009

 

Howard B. Cheek
  Congrats Valarie, well deserved..
Merry Christmas!!


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December 17, 2009

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is so fantastic, Valarie!! Huge congratulations on your beautiful finalist!! Deb


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December 17, 2009

 

Patti Coblentz
  Congratulations, Valarie...this is just beautiful!
Patti


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December 17, 2009

 

Nina Shields
  Valerie, truly outstanding capture of an amazing subject; thank you for the educational aspect of this fantastic image; excellent work!


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December 17, 2009

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WHOA!!! How in the world did I miss your awesome finalists!!! They are incredible and should have the gold...in my humble opinion, Val!!! :-) k


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December 21, 2009

 

Julianne Bradford
  Congratulations Valarie! This is just stunning!!


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December 21, 2009

 
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