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Soul Food


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Soul Food
Soul Food
The 3 acres comprising the Taniguchi Japanese Gardens is but a small part of the 30 acres that make up Zilker Botanical Gardens here in Austin...but it's always the first place I head to on my weekly visits there. The little half moon bridge is one of my favorite views...there's a bench located to the left of this photo, off the pathway - an excellent spot to take in the view, unwind and just be in the moment...a little food for the soul.

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Lovely composition, lighting and capture, Valarie. Looks like a beautiful place.


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June 17, 2010

 

Danny B. Head
  This is a beautiful scene and well done by you. ...outstanding comp!


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June 17, 2010

 

Patricia Seidler
  What a gorgeous spot and photo Valarie. Great composition, lighting and the greens and the golds go so beautifully together. My kind of place!


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June 17, 2010

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  So beautiful, love the lush greens.


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June 17, 2010

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  Great comp, textures and colors Valarie. Looks like a beautiful serene place to visit


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June 17, 2010

 
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  Looks like such a pretty spot Valarie...lovely image!


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June 17, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  Perfectly captured Val, the title is perfect too. Love that rich color. A full frame with a lot in it WTG


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June 17, 2010

 

Gina Cormier
  Soul food? Where's the fried catfish and greens?

Gorgeous composition!! Love the detail and the way the image draws you in.

I'll just be over on the bridge waiting for my catfish!


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June 17, 2010

 

Jack Ryan
  Excellent comp and colors..very appealing-both the location and the photo. Very well done.


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June 17, 2010

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  What a beautiful scene....love it!!!


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June 17, 2010

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Great comp, color and capture!! Jeff


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June 17, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Frame it and hange it! Totally gorgeous Valarie!

jo ann c.


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June 17, 2010

 
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  WOW, this is beautiful!


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June 17, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  Very inviting spot, Valarie -- I sure can see why it's a favorite of yours! Beautifully done!


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June 17, 2010

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Valarie,sure would like to be there right now.Way to hot here.Beautiful capture my friend!!!


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June 17, 2010

 

Marty Straub
  Thank you, Valarie. My soul has a voacious appetite for scenes like this. A wondedrful composition from one who knows and appreciates the place. The bridge is perfectly placed, a goal for the eyes to move toward, passing the wonderful colors within the water and the soothing greens all around. A wonderful reflection, too.


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June 17, 2010

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  A fabulous scene, Valarie, with superb composition, rich colors and great clarity!


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June 17, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  Ah food for the soul indeed Valarie! So lush and beautiful because of your great capture! Thanks :-)


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June 17, 2010

 
southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

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  What a beautiful place, Valarie, love how you composed this and the title is so perfect!


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June 17, 2010

 

Hal Bambrick
  Excellent Capture and Title Val!!!!!!.


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June 17, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Gorgeous light and wonderfully composed, Val! Looks soooo pretty and relaxing!


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June 17, 2010

 

Douglas Pignet
  lovely capture with great clarity and comp, well done


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June 17, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  This is just so beautiful Valarie, what a great place to unwind {with your camera of course}!!
Very well done!


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June 17, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  I am with you- looks like a perfect place to unwind. And the treatment is awesome to capture the mood.


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June 17, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  Looks like a beautiful place I would also enjoy :)


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June 17, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  OHHHHHHHH how beautiful, Val! The POV, colors, lighting and effects are magnificent! :-) k


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June 17, 2010

 

Rony Sagy
  Ahhhhh, Zilker park. My favorite destination in Austin. And this wonderful lush green looks heavenly in this image. Wonderful capture, Val.


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June 18, 2010

 
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  (C'mon down anytime, Rony!) Thanks to all of you for your wonderful comments - as always, much appreciated! ~Val


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June 18, 2010

 
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  Aaah, how beautiful and peaceful, Val! I can see why you like to visit here, and you've captured this scene perfectly!


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June 19, 2010

 

Dianna Murphy
  You are just getting better and better all the time! Lovely work my friend.


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June 19, 2010

 

Julie Burnett
  Lush, serene, a beautiful capture of this gorgeous place, Val!! I think I could spend hours here.


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June 20, 2010

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  Gorgeous scene and capture Val!! It certainly has that wonderful Zen feel to it. Wonderful work!


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June 22, 2010

 

Freddy Bland
  Oooh..this is a knock-out image, Valarie! What a gorgeous place...you've made me want to go there...Outstanding work on this!!


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June 23, 2010

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  Thanks Ann, Julie, Tommy, Dianna and Freddy for your comments...always and much appreciated! ~Val


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June 24, 2010

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  Such a beautiful landscape composition - congratulations, Valarie!!!


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July 12, 2010

 

Gina Cormier
  My gawd!! Do you ever take a bad picture!!! lol Congrats again my friend!!!!! A beauty!!!


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July 12, 2010

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Beautiful capture,Congratulations Valarie.WTG my friend!!!


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July 12, 2010

 

Karen Bacon
  Congrats again on another fantastic finalist!


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July 12, 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 FINALIST! 8o)


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July 12, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  Big congrats! :)


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July 12, 2010

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Congratulations on this well deserved finalist, Val! Best of luck in the next round!


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July 12, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Congrats on a fabulous finalist, Val!! Very best luck!


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July 12, 2010

 
southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

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  Warm congratulations on your finalist, Valarie, it's a gorgeous scenic image!


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July 12, 2010

 

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July 12, 2010

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  What a beautiful scene so perfectly captured! Another congratulations, Valarie!


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July 12, 2010

 

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

~J~


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July 12, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  Another congratulations on this terrific finalist Valarie!


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July 12, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  What a lovely place to be! Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Val!


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July 12, 2010

 

Carrie M. Groseclose
  Just gorgeous, Val! Congratulations on your well deserved Finalist!!


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July 12, 2010

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  Huge congratulations on your gorgeous finalist Val!! Best of luck in the next round!


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July 13, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  gorgeous, congrats on your finalist!


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July 13, 2010

 

Jack Ryan
  Congratulations, Val...a very deserving selection.


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July 13, 2010

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  Thank you, all, for your very kind comments and encouraging support. You're the best! ~Val


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July 13, 2010

 

Marty Straub
  Here's my I-told-you-so face ;)


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July 13, 2010

 
- Diane E. Deming

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  I have always loved Japanese art because it conveys peace and tranquility in a natural setting. You have captured this feeling in your photograph. Congratulations and all the best in the next round.


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July 13, 2010

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  You're so right, Diane. Taniguchi-san, the man who practically single-handily (one helper only), designed and constructed theses 3 acres, was a master at his craft. You can't enter his wonderful gardens without a sense of peace and wellness descending gently upon your shoulders. Thanks so much for your comment and Marty, you always make me smile (and think!) - thanks for your I-told-you-so face!


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July 13, 2010

 
annbelusphotography.com - Ann H. Belus

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  Huge congratulations, Val, on this excellent image!


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July 13, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  This is ZEN HEAVEN!

I love this, Val!!!

Huge congrats!!!

-Laura


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July 13, 2010

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Congrats Valarie on your Finalist!! Jeff


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July 13, 2010

 

Julie Burnett
  So incredibly lush and tranquil, simply stunning. Congratulations on another gorgeous finalist, Val! Best of luck!!


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July 13, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is incredibly BEAUTIFUL, Val! LOVE THIS! Huge congratulations on your outstanding finalist! Deb


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July 13, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  Yes, YES! Congratulations on your Finalist, Valarie!


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July 13, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Stupendous Finalist! WTG and Big Congrats!


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July 13, 2010

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations on your stunning finalist Valarie.


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July 14, 2010

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  Thank you so much everyone...your stopping by is much appreciated!! :)


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July 19, 2010

 
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