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In Living Color...


 
BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   In Living Color...
In Living Color...
...The Oceanside Pier

Oceanside, California
January 29, 2010

Donna La Mattino Pagakis

 
 
 

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WOW!!!! Truly Breathtaking! A Winner in my Books!!!


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February 03, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  WOW!!!!! Fantastic Donna!!


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February 03, 2010

 

Tiia Vissak
  very beautiful!


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February 03, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  This is magnificent, Donna!

UB.


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February 03, 2010

 

Kerry Hill
  Wow gorgeous capture Donna, awesome colours!!


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February 03, 2010

 

Brett Dolsen
  Outstanding colours and composition Donna!!


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February 03, 2010

 
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  Outstanding pov and beautifully captured! Jeff


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February 03, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  The color and clarity are extra special in this one, Donna.


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February 03, 2010

 

Anita Hogue
  WOWSA, you have really outdone yourself on this one, Donna! I expect to see this one again!


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February 03, 2010

 

Jack Gaskin
  AN EYE POPPER for sure

Happy Shooting
Jack


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February 03, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Stunning capture and color, Donna.


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February 03, 2010

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Absolutely stunning colors and fabulous comp, Donna!


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February 03, 2010

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  WOW!!!! Beautiful!!!


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February 03, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Gorgeous!


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February 03, 2010

 

Susana Ms Heide
  BREATHTAKING!!!!! A WINNER all the way!!!


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February 03, 2010

 
- William C. Raco

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  Excellent photo and great title
Nicely done, Donna


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February 03, 2010

 
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  Simply awesome, Donna! Love the lighting, color, and composition. (I was just there at the pier last week, but the sunset colors just were not at all like this.)


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February 03, 2010

 

Karen Celella
  Magnificent scene Donna with the extra special star burst lights.


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February 04, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  Extra special Awesome Donna!!!


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February 04, 2010

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Gorgeous sunset,Donna...love the stars in the lights. Fantastic lighting, colors and detail.


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February 05, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you everyone!!!

Donna


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February 05, 2010

 

Carla J. McCandless
  Gorgeous image, love everything


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February 07, 2010

 

Debbie Hartley
  WOW Donna! Your sunset photos are beautiful!


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February 12, 2010

 
- Lisa K. Pullen

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  Incredibly gorgeous, Donna! Your photos are magical!


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February 13, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Good to see this again. CONGRATZ. on your Win at Competitors' Edge awards for Feb 2010, Donna! WTG.

UB.


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March 04, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  My pick for favorite from your February entries, Donna. As I said before, the color and clarity are breathtaking and the composition is perfect. Love the way the vertical lines of the reflections of the lights continue the lines of the pier supports.
I noticed you have re-submitted, edited or otherwise, several other personal favs -- Beach Vibrations, Sun Kissed Teen, and Destiny to name three -- and I sure would love to see them all go on! I also liked Be Mine for the moment captured and excellent focus and After the Rain for the lighter palette and interest of the foam covered beach. Great month, Donna.


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March 11, 2010

 
- Ken Smith

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  Surprised this didn't get silver/gold the first time; hopefully this time around. It's beautiful, Donna!


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June 14, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you everyone!!!

Donna


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June 14, 2010

 

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  Beautiful colors!!!


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June 15, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats on your awesome finalist :)


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July 12, 2010

 
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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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July 12, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Big Congrats!


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July 12, 2010

 

Robin R.
  Great colors and comp. Congrats.


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July 12, 2010

 

Jeana Clark
 
Wonderfully composed Donna with fantastic light, details and effects!
Congratulations for
this outstanding Finalist!!!

~J~


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July 12, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Congratulations on your finalist, Donna!


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July 12, 2010

 

Graeme yew Chow
  Congratulations Donna ! wonderful sunrise and colors.


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July 12, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  spectacular, congratulations!


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July 13, 2010

 
- Irene Colling

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  Way to go Donna, another finalist.
Congratulations!


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July 13, 2010

 
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  Congratulations, Donna!!!


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July 13, 2010

 

Maria Coulson
  Donna, congratulations. Great color!!


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July 13, 2010

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Alright, Donna...well done...congratulations on this finalist! love your work


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July 13, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS & good luck, Donna! WTG!


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July 13, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  Awesome, Donna -- congratulations on this one too!


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July 13, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  Awesome girlfriend!! Congratulations this is so-o stunning!


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July 13, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations on all your wonderful finalists, Donna!


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July 13, 2010

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  I love your sunsets and this is no exception...Congratulaitons again!!!


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July 13, 2010

 

Mary K. Robison
  So very beautiful, Donna! Congratulations on this outstanding image making finalist, and best of luck in the next round!


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July 14, 2010

 

Randy A. Myers
  Congrats on the 2nd place finish. Good job!!


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July 14, 2010

 
- 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 SECOND PLACE WINNER!!


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July 14, 2010

 

Mark Dodge
  Brilliant job, Donna! Beautiful work! Congratulations :o)


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July 14, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Congratulations an your amazing win, Donna...masterful work!!


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July 14, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WTG on your win, Donna! :-) k


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July 14, 2010

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Gorgeous sunset, congratulations on your winner!


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July 14, 2010

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Big congrats on your beautiful winner, Donna! WTG!


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July 14, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  Fantastic news, Donna -- a big, beautiful win for a big, beautiful image!! Congratulations!


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July 14, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Big Congrats!


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July 14, 2010

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  WTG!!! Awesome shot..Congratulations!


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July 14, 2010

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Donna on your stunning winner!


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July 14, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you everyone for your incredible comments and awesome support!!!

I appreciate it VERY much!!!

Take care!

Donna


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July 14, 2010

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Congratulations Donna. Fabulous winner.
JP


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July 14, 2010

 
- Irene Colling

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  Another stunning beauty Donna.

Congratulations on your outstanding win.


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July 14, 2010

 

Glenn E. Traver
  Beautiful Wild Vivid Winner, Congratulations Donna ~ GT


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July 14, 2010

 

Kathleen Brennan
  A huge congratulations to you, Donna!


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July 14, 2010

 
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  Congratulations, Donna, on your stunning winner!
Debby


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July 14, 2010

 

Kathy Cline
 
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July 14, 2010

 

Kim Andelkovic
  Congrats on a great win :-)


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July 14, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS on this phenomenal Winner, Donna! Not surprised at all! WTG, my friend!


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July 14, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  spectacular win, congratulations Donna!


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July 14, 2010

 

Michelle Alton
  It's the pier that just keeps on giving, Donna. And you have made IT famous! Congratulations!


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July 14, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  WTG, Donna! Huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING GOLD WINNER!! WHOOOOO-HOOOOO!! Deb


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July 14, 2010

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Congratulations, Donna, for your winner with this firey seascape.


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July 14, 2010

 
- Ken Smith

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  Way to pop it, Donna...awesome and congrats on your GOLD!!


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July 14, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  YAY!!!WTG! Girlfriend GOLD just like the beautiful foreground in this great capture :-)


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July 14, 2010

 
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  I've probably said it before; your pier shots are peerless! What a gorgeous sunset capture; congratulations!


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July 14, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Congrats on this second place win, Donna!


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July 14, 2010

 

Ivan Chacon
  Big Congrats,Donna! Beautiful image! :)


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July 14, 2010

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Congratulations on your win, Donna!!!


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July 14, 2010

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  Big congrats to you, Donna :)


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July 14, 2010

 

Graeme yew Chow
  Big congrats ! Donna.


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July 15, 2010

 

Katarina Mansson
  Congratulations to your winner Donna! Beautiful.


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July 15, 2010

 

Alan L. Borror
  Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Donna!


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July 15, 2010

 

Mary K. Robison
  Congratulations on your well deserved Winner, Donna!


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July 15, 2010

 
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  Congrats Donna on your Amazing 2nd Place Win! Jeff


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July 15, 2010

 
- Christine Czernin

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  Another beautiful view fo the pier.
Many congrats on your beautiful gold win.


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July 15, 2010

 

Tarun Bose
  Big big congrats Donna, for your winner.


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July 15, 2010

 

Mike Clime
  Congratulations on your winner!


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July 15, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Congrats on this stunning winner Donna!!


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July 15, 2010

 

Susan M. Campbell
  Congrats Donna on your excellent winner.


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July 15, 2010

 

Linda Blair
  Congratulations on your gorgeous win!!!!


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July 16, 2010

 

Sharon Day
  Stunningly gorgeous, Donna!!! Congratulations on your win!


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July 16, 2010

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Beautiful Donna...Congratulations on your win!


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July 16, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  How exciting!!! Thank you everyone for your very kind comments and congratulatory wishes!!!

Take care and enjoy your summer!

Donna


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July 16, 2010

 

Murry Grigsby
  Terrific image and win Donna!


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July 17, 2010

 
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  Congratulations, Donna, on this very deserving win!!!


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July 17, 2010

 

Bill Foxworthy
  Great colors and presentation Donna, congratulations.


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July 17, 2010

 

Toni Riggs
  This is stunning, congrats!


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July 18, 2010

 

Michael G. Marshall
  Wonderful winning image, Donna! Congratulations! Michael


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July 19, 2010

 
- Cindy Bendush

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  Stunning winner Donna - Congratulations!


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July 19, 2010

 

Kathryn Wesserling
  Gosh - I knew this was yours before the new Snapshot finished opening up. This pier shot at Sunset is so distinctive. It's nice to see it honored once again.


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July 20, 2010

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  AMAZING capture Donna!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your GOLD WINNER and your Feature!!! WTG!!! :)


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July 20, 2010

 

Ronald F. Fischer
  Congrats, Donna, on this awesome winner and on your featured gallery!!!


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July 20, 2010

 

Jean E. Hildebrant
  You're images are stunning, Donna! Huge congrat's on being featured gallery!! Well deserved! :)


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July 20, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  Hey Donna!! Huge congratulations on being featured in Snapshot!! Your images are always OUTSTANDING!! Deb


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July 20, 2010

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Many congrats on your feature and winner Donna ~ great capture!


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July 20, 2010

 

Dianna Murphy
  You know how I love this image. Great to see it as a feature. Congratulations.


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July 20, 2010

 

Karen Seargeant
  AWESOME-NESS! This is SOOOOOO beautiful!


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July 20, 2010

 

Lori Carlson
  So beautiful in every way!! =)


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July 20, 2010

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  The ultimate pier image Donna! Double congratulations on your win and the Snap Shot feature!!!


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July 20, 2010

 

Teri Klinger
  :) congrats at being in the Snap Shot, Donna! I've always loved this image!!


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July 21, 2010

 

Gerri R. Jones
  Beautiful shooting and pp Donna! Congratulations!


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July 23, 2010

 

Anne McKinnell
  What stunning colours Donna! Congratulations on your winner and feature in snapshot!


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July 27, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Belated but HUGE congrats to you Donna on this outstanding winner!!


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August 03, 2010

 
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  Congratulations Donna on your Win!!!


Dominick


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September 13, 2010

 
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