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Pattern On Patterns


 
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Pattern On Patterns

Patti Coblentz

 
 
 

Steve M. Harrington
 

Wow! What an outstanding image, Patti! Its composition is compelling with its powerful lines. And then there is the juxtaposition of natural and man made patterns. We have a long way to go as a species to come even close to what nature produces, particularly when we mar our patterns with refuse and chewing gum.
I think I could easily do an hour lecture on the sociological and biological significance of what you have presented here! Did I mention that I like it? :)
Steve


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January 25, 2010

 
- Laura L. Gonzales

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  WOW, Patricia, this is beautiful!! Love the pattern on BOTH!! Excellent comp and presentation!! Laura


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January 25, 2010

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Fantastic image so well entitled! I couldn't agree more with Steve's assessment of both our world and your wonderful photo within its confines! There is an opening up to it (if you get what I mean). The light is fantastic as if on a lonely, yet ornate street, the universe, (or the light bulb), makes one aware of that beautiful cat's shape and patterns, trumping the street's attempts! This is really, really something nice!


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January 25, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you each so much...I'm really pleased that you like this :)

Patti


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January 25, 2010

 

Kim Dietrich Elam
  very cool, Patricia!


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January 25, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you, Kim :)

Patti


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January 25, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  Well seen and presented Patricia!


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January 25, 2010

 

Margaret R. Barry
  Fantastic capture, Patricia. Great colors, patterns, details and textures!


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January 26, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  Beautiful capture Patricia, so well seen and presented. Love the composition,lighting and detail!!
Thanks for all your wonderful comments on the birds!!


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January 26, 2010

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Fantastic capture of all the interesting patterns here. Excellent details and textures too, Patricia.


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January 26, 2010

 

Tess L. Yee
  What a fabulously wonderful image, Patricia! The color and patterns are so eye-catching.


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January 26, 2010

 

Hayden Cannon
  Great capture Patricia, very nice comp, lighting, colors and details great photo!


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January 26, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you Julianne, Margaret, Gord, Tammy, Tess, and Hayden...I appreciate your nice comments very much :)

Patti


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January 26, 2010

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Powerful image Patricia. Great lighting, colors and details.
JP


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January 26, 2010

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  As a designer, you have a fantastic eye for patterns, Patti! Wonderful comp!


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January 26, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you very much JP, and Courtenay!

:) Patti


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January 26, 2010

 

Sharon F. Morris
  Love this Patti sure to be a winner. Your Gallery is beautiful so full of color and designs. :)


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January 26, 2010

 
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  Don't think I can offer up a commentary like the glowing ones you've received thus far on this one, Patti - so will just say it's always a sheer visual pleasure to come to your gallery and see what's new in your world thru your eyes. Amazing, beautiful work...


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January 26, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Beautiful patterns nd colors- visual splendor!


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January 26, 2010

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  EXCELLENT!!! LOVE the design and effects!!! PERFECT how he looked back. <><


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January 26, 2010

 

John Connolly
  A perfect title for this remarkable image Patti! Your effects are superb, I think you have a winner here!


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January 26, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Super beautiful tones, detail, clarity, pov,& lighting here, Patricia! Exceptional capture & job here, my friend! WTG!


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January 26, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you all for your encouraging comments...I appreciate hearing from you very much!!

:) Patti


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January 26, 2010

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  Like Steve I like it as well. A*W*E*S*O*M*E!!!


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January 26, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you, Allen!!

Patti


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January 26, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  beautiful kitty and capture!


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January 26, 2010

 

Cathy Barrows
  love the angle on this...the pattern is great but the cat really sets it off


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January 27, 2010

 

adrifil
  Excellent photo!
The cat looks great and its a plus to the composition.


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January 27, 2010

 
- Amanda J. Tanner

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  This is an amazing image! I can not even begin to explain the excellence of the capture. It is wonderful. I know this will be seen again. A super beautiful image Patricia!


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January 27, 2010

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  Wonderful work Patricia, everything works great in this image with the well composed subject and the combination of lines and texured details. Superb!


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January 27, 2010

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Patricia,now that is a winner.Outstanding composition!!!!


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January 27, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Well, here I go all shy again..such nice comments...thank you so much :)

Patti


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January 27, 2010

 

Julie Burnett
  Absolutely stunning, Patricia!! Everything about this is fantastic!! I REALLY hope we see this again, it deserves it!!


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January 28, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  That is really sweet, Julie...thank you :)

Patti


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January 28, 2010

 

John Benway
  Very nice indeed Patti, and beautifully presented.
John


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February 01, 2010

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  No wonderful so many favourites!! This is delightful!


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February 04, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thanks much Tom, John, and Marilyn!

Patti


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February 04, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  Oh WOW...what an EXCELLENT image!! The composition, lighting, tones, lines, details, and, of course, timing are SUPERB. Fabulous image, Patti...and one I'm sure we'll see in the winner's circle!! Deb


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February 07, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Your enthusiasm always brightens my day, Deb...thanks for the nice compliment!!

Patti


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February 07, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Great patterns, lines and tones, Patti. Love that the cat is looking back at us.


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February 08, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thanks, Nikki! This cat was none too happy about me following him around...that is an utter look of disdain he's giving me!

Patti


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February 08, 2010

 

Renata Gusciora
  Wonderful image with fabulous lighting and great colors,Patti!Like it a lot!


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February 08, 2010

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Beautiful comp, textures and perspective!


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February 08, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thanks so much Renata, and Claudia!

Patti


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February 09, 2010

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  Wow Patti, this is such an outstanding capture!! I normally would say I hope we see this again, but I think this is one we for sure will see again. Stunning work!!!


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February 09, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you very much, Tommy!
Patti


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February 10, 2010

 

Lorna Shutter
  Wow, Patti! Everything about this image spells "W I N N E R" !!! The colour, lighting, comp and patterns are AWESOME! I thought this was a Cougar when I saw it in the thumbnail! LOL! VERY beautiful work! :)


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February 10, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  He is a cougar in his own jungle,...he lives on the street and in the trees and alcoves around a big church in Lima...along with about 50 other cougars of all shapes and sizes! Thanks, Lorna!

Patti


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February 10, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Terrific image, Patricia. Congratulations on this well deserved EFP!


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February 10, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Hi Sam...thanks very much!

:) Patti


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February 10, 2010

 

Kerry W. Willis
  Such a pleasing cat-position! :-)


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February 16, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thanks very much, Kerry!

Patti


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February 16, 2010

 

Toni Riggs
  Great capture and colors!


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February 17, 2010

 

Sharon C. Hinze
  Patti, congratulations....excellent,
Love the kitty on the bricks....well seen.
Sharon


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February 19, 2010

 

Sharon F. Morris
  Congrats Patti on your Finalist. I am sure we will see this again.


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February 19, 2010

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your finalist, Patricia!


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February 19, 2010

 
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  Oh, Patti! I'm SO glad to see this one again...so well-deserved! Huge congrats on this wonderful Finalist...All the best in the upcoming rounds! ~Val


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February 19, 2010

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Huge congratulations on your fabulous Finalist, Patti!!!


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February 19, 2010

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  Oh I am so happy! This is my favourite image! Congratulations on finalist for this beauty!


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February 19, 2010

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Congratulations on this stunning image, Patti!


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February 19, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you all very much...I'm really happy about it!

Patti


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February 19, 2010

 

Kim Dietrich Elam
  congrats on your finalist, Patricia, and good luck!


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February 19, 2010

 

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton
  Very cool PP work. Congratulations Patricia!!


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February 19, 2010

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Congratulations, Patti on this beautiful finalist.


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February 19, 2010

 

Julie Burnett
  Congratulations, Patti!! And I'll say again, I really hope we see this continue on!!


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February 19, 2010

 
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  This is wonderful...congratulations!


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February 19, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  I do love this capture, Patti. Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round.


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February 19, 2010

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  Congratulations!


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February 19, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you all so much...I appreciate it!!

Patti


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February 19, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  Congratulations on this well deserved finalist Patti, good luck on the next round!


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February 19, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Big Congratulations on this finalist, Patti!


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February 19, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you Gord, and Sam!
:) Patti


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February 19, 2010

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  So well deserved! An outstanding Finalist! I was not surprised to see this one moving on! WTG, Patti!


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February 19, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you, Tom...I appreciate your vote of confidence!

Patti


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February 19, 2010

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Big congrats Patti. Well deserved.
KP


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February 19, 2010

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  No surprise here. Huge congratulations on your stunning finalist Patti!!!


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February 19, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congratulations on your gorgeous finalist!!!!!


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February 19, 2010

 

Beverley Scott
  Huge congrats on this wonderful finalist, Patti. What great patterns!!!


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February 20, 2010

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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February 20, 2010

 

Nadia Paul
  Congrats on your wonderful finalist Patti!


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February 20, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Congrats, and best luck on this awesome finalist, Patti!!


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February 20, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you each for your wonderful comments!

Patti


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February 20, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is a GOLD WINNER in my book, Patti! I just love the tones, lighting, colors and composition. Absolutely SUPERB! CONGRATULATIONS!! Deb


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February 20, 2010

 

Carrie M. Groseclose
  Huge congratulations on your wonderful Finalist, Patti!


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February 20, 2010

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  I won't even Attempt to compete with the comments above
I will just add my Best wishes that this goes Further in the contest
Excellent Patti


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February 20, 2010

 

Lorna Shutter
  Woo Hoo! My favourite COUGAR has won a Finalist Award!!! Awesome, Patricia!!! CONGRATULATIONS and GOOD LUCK in the next round!!!!! :)
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February 20, 2010

 

Margaret R. Barry
  Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Patricia!


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February 20, 2010

 

Hayden Cannon
  Huge congratulations on this wonderful and well deserved finalist Patricia!


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February 20, 2010

 

Brett Dolsen
  Congratulations on this stunning finalist Patricia!


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February 20, 2010

 

Mary K. Robison
  Outstanding effects and composition, Patricia!
Congratulations on this well earned finalist, and best of luck to you in the next round!


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February 21, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you all very much, I really appreciate your nice comments!

:) Patti


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February 21, 2010

 

Tess L. Yee
  Congrats on this very deserving finalist, Patricia!


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February 22, 2010

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  Even more AWESOME! Congratulations Patricia., Allen


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February 23, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Wonderful animal portrait, Patti. Congratz on the Finalist Award! Expect to see it again!

UB.


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February 25, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thanks very much Tess, Allen, and Usman!

Patti


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February 25, 2010

 

Teresa Moore
  Congratulations and best of luck to you!


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February 25, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you, Teresa!

Patti


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February 27, 2010

 
- Luigi Di Serio

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  How did I miss this?! Excellent colours! WOW


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March 17, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Nice to hear from you, Luigi...thanks a lot!!

Patti


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March 17, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  Oh good! So glad to see the recognition this deserves! Congratulations!


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March 26, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you, Julianne..you're too sweet!!

Patti


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March 26, 2010

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Awesome image and fantastic effects. Congratulations again on your finalist and good luck in the next round.


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March 26, 2010

 

Hayden Cannon
  Big congratulations on your well deserved and superb finalist! Patricia!


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March 27, 2010

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  Hi Patricia.. simply beautiful!!!!
CONGRATS TO YOU ON YOUR LOVELY FINALIST...

SMILING WITH YOU


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March 30, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thanks so much Marilyn, Hayden, and Christine!

Patti


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March 30, 2010

 

Lorri Shane
  Another work of art. Love your use of Color, Patti!


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April 01, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you, Lorri!

Patti


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April 01, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Love this image. Belated congrats on your fantastic finalist.


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June 03, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Thank you, Leslie :)

Patti


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June 03, 2010

 

Melissa McCabe
  Wow, this truly outstanding! Love it! -mm


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June 12, 2010

 

Wm Nosal
  WOW! Great Stuff!
Congratulations


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June 14, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Hi Melissa, and Wm..thank you!

Patti


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June 14, 2010

 
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  Aloha Patricia,
Your whole gallery is an inspiration!
When you print this for its eventual home in a museum please clone out the one blotch on the sidewalk that draws my eye away from the wonderful kitty. There, after you have won and heard from everyone at betterphoto how great this image is -- a niggle from me.
It is really wonderful!


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July 07, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Your niggle is received in good spirit...thanks for that, and your nice complement, Fax! I appreciate constructive criticism...just don't go thru my whole gallery...LOL...the list would be very long, I'm afraid. Nice to hear from you :)

Patti


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July 07, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  I thought I would never make it to the bottom here, Patti. Which is okay because my finger needed the exercise! :D (Now for the REST of my body! Lol)...I have just been enjoying your gallery again and I didn't recognize this one.

What a beautiful kitty on such interesting patterns for a walk way. (Side walk??) Perfect title... :)

I am wondering if you took this one on your Italy trip??

I miss you. :) And I think of you, hoping all is well.

BIG BELATED CONGRATS on this BEAUTIFUL FINALIST, Dear Patti!!!

-Laura :D xo


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