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Azay-le-Rideau


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Azay-le-Rideau
Azay-le-Rideau
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This small but delightful castle is located in the Loire Valley not far from Tours, France. Its architecture is Italianate and the interior is elegant and richly furnished. It was charming, even on the gloomy, rainy day we visited.
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Nikki McDonald

 
 
 
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This looks like our Summer Home - Just kidding:-) Excellent comp and capture Nikki! Jeff


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February 01, 2010

 
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  Great capture of this beautiful capture, Nikki. Fabulous composition and treatment.


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February 01, 2010

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  Morning NiK
Happy T~K~W Day

The rain in my opinion was a bonus
Adds so much to the Mood
Terrific Capture!!


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February 01, 2010

 

Michelle Alton
  I agree with Mel... I love the way things look on days like this. Awesome scenic.


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February 01, 2010

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  Such a beautiful composition! I found France glorious in rain or shine - You prove this with this gorgeous image!


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February 01, 2010

 

Douglas Pignet
  Very nice work on this lovely structure, great colors and lighting.


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February 01, 2010

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  A beautiful pov Nikki...
love the reflections!

CHRISTINE
SMILING


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February 01, 2010

 
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  Excellent image, Nikki.

Dominick


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February 01, 2010

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Beautiful capture Nikki.
JP


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February 01, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  Fantastic capture of this lovely Castle Nikki, very well done!


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February 01, 2010

 

Jeana Clark
 
Fabulous old castle Nik!!!
I too think that the cloudy day
adds to the mood and feel....
Awesome Place!!

~J~


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February 01, 2010

 

David Phalen
  Rainy days always add to the mood!! Love the POV, coloors and reflections!! Well done!!


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February 01, 2010

 

Marcel J. Fernandez
  Lovely capture of standing history. Teriffic work, Nikki.


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February 01, 2010

 
southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

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  The gloomy weather really adds to the feel of this image. Beautifull done, Nikki!


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February 01, 2010

 

Graham Robards
  On Beautiful Nikki, it looks like it is out of Fantasia. So elegant, lucky you!
~Pat


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February 01, 2010

 

Brad Harding
  Looks like that would have been a wonderful trip. Nice capture.


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February 01, 2010

 

Mike Clime
  Nice capture and reflection! I think the clouds add to the mood!


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February 01, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Incredibly beautiful, Nikki!!! I LOVE it!!! :-) k


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February 01, 2010

 
- William C. Raco

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  Very fine detail, composition and reflection
Beautifully done, Nikki


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February 01, 2010

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  What a beautiful capture Nikki! It is one that I could find myself looking at for hours. Gorgeous work!


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February 01, 2010

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  I have had it with the grey and gloomy, I will make an exception for this beautifully done scene.


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February 01, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Such a wonderful castle and perfectly presented Nikki!!


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February 01, 2010

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Very well composed, great detail and light! What a place!


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February 02, 2010

 

Katarina Mansson
  Beautiful place and picture Nikki!


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February 03, 2010

 

Teri Klinger
  ohhh! wonderful! I just cannot imagine living here - back in the day. what gorgeous architecture!!


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February 03, 2010

 

Susan M. Campbell
  Wow...this is beautiful. I feel like I have stepped into a fairy tale. Excellent!!


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February 03, 2010

 
- Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

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  Wonderful details and reflections Nikki!, A great place to visit!,
Amalia


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February 03, 2010

 
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  The tones, mood, detail...and that reflection!!! You sure had the perfect day for this one, Nikki!


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February 03, 2010

 

Rolando Rosito
  Beautiful capture Nikki and for sure a wonderful visit.


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February 04, 2010

 

Karen Celella
  Beautiful capture with wonderful treatment Nikki. This goes on my wish list.


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February 04, 2010

 

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  Nikki - I am packing my bags as you read this. Such an inviting scene. Fabulous image. Merci. Je vais à la France!


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February 05, 2010

 

Kim Andelkovic
  Beautiful work Nikki.....its wicked :-)


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February 06, 2010

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Big congrats on your fantastic Finalist, Nikki!!


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March 26, 2010

 
- Mitch Spence

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  The French are on the rise with your images, Nikki, and so they and you should be.


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March 26, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congratulations on your gorgeous finalist!


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March 26, 2010

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  Hi Nikki.. WTG!!!! CONGRATS TO YOU ON YOUR LOVELY FINALIST SHOT!!!!!

SMILING CHRIS


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March 26, 2010

 

Lester A. Garcia
  Beautiful, Nikki! Congratulations.


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March 26, 2010

 
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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Nikki, and best wishes in the next round.


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March 26, 2010

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Very deserving Finalist, Nikki! Congratulations!


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March 26, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  Congratulations on this well deserved finalist Nikki!!


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March 26, 2010

 

Michelle Alton
  Another winning Finalist, Nikki. Congratulations!


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March 26, 2010

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Congrats on your well deserved finalist and good luck in the next round, Nikki!


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March 26, 2010

 

Jeana Clark
 
And Again.....CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
Well deserved Finalist Nik!!!
Good Luck In The Next Round!!!!

~J~


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March 26, 2010

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Beautiful image, wonderful reflections. Congratulations on a well deserved finalist.


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March 26, 2010

 

Ujjwal Mukherjee
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist,Nikki!!


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March 26, 2010

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Congrats, Nikki!!!


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March 27, 2010

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Nikki on your gorgeous finalist!


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March 27, 2010

 

Susan M. Campbell
  Gorgeous...a well deserved finalist!


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March 27, 2010

 

Jean E. Hildebrant
  Another beautiful shot! You've been blessed to travel to such great places! Congrat's again, Nikki!


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March 27, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  Absolutely magnificent, Nikki! Huge congratulations on your outstanding finalist!! Deb


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March 27, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Awesome finalist Nikki!

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March 27, 2010

 
- Ken Smith

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  Majestic, Nikki! Congrats on your multiple finalists!


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March 27, 2010

 

Rolando Rosito
  Congratulations Nikki, great finalist, good luck next round and thanks for your words!


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March 27, 2010

 

Renata Gusciora
  HUge congratulations again,Nikki!Awesome finalist!!!:-)


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March 27, 2010

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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  CONGRATULATIONS NIKKI FOR ANOTHER WONDERFUL FINALIST!!!


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March 27, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations Nikki!


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March 27, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  WTG Nikki!!! Congratulations once again !!


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March 27, 2010

 

Jayne Martin
  Congrats, Nikki! One of my favs!!


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March 28, 2010

 

Kim Andelkovic
  Congrats Nikki on your wonderful finalist....WTG....good luck in the next round.


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March 28, 2010

 
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  Congrats, Nikki!


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March 28, 2010

 

Tammy L. Newcomb
  Why this is just simply amazing and I am completely impressed...

You are awesome.

Congratulations on your finalist.


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March 28, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Lovely, moody composition with great tones, Nikki, and terrific treatment as always! Congratulations on a well-deserved Finalist and good luck in the next round!


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March 28, 2010

 

Diane Pignet
  Congrats on all your finalist's Nik...they are all superb and can't wait to see how you do in the next round. Kodos!


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March 28, 2010

 

Anita Hogue
  A gorgeous finalist! Congratulations!


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March 28, 2010

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  Congratulations Nikki on this beautiful Finalist. You are so luck to get to travel to shoot these wonderful old structures. Absolutley gorgeous!!!!


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March 29, 2010

 

Aimee S. McMaster
  ...congratulations on all your finalists Nikki....great work...


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March 30, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Wonderful image, Nikki. CONGRATZ on another lovely FINALIST!

UB.


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March 31, 2010

 
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