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Pride of the Pride


 
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Pride of the Pride
It's TX summertime sizzling hot out there...way too hot to drag around camera and gear - much less myself...which would be the harder part! :) So, I've been reworking favorites...this handsome fellow was found at the Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, TX last November.

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Just perfect, Valarie. He is a beauty!


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August 19, 2010

 

Anita Hogue
  Beautiful portrait with wonderful details, Valarie!


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August 19, 2010

 
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  A very handsome portrait Valarie!! Jeff


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August 19, 2010

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  You've caught a beautiful expressiveness in his eyes! Perfect, Valarie!!


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August 19, 2010

 

Douglas Pignet
  Wow now there is a Lion...Wonderful colrup capture


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August 19, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  This is a fantastic shot Valarie, the detail and color are terrific.

I am working out at the farm now, butterflies everywhere. I know what you mean about hot. We had a couple of cool days. Now we are back into the cooker. Don't even want to get the gear out either.


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August 19, 2010

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Valarie,That is outstanding my friend.Beautiful clarity and detail.I can't wait until this summer is over,I'll have more things to shoot!!!!


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August 19, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  Fabulous portrait Valarie, I too noticed the expression through the eyes!!
Very well done!!


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August 19, 2010

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Same here to hot to go shoot! Wonderful shot here!


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August 19, 2010

 

Kathy Cline
  What a super dooper shot. I bet this wins an award.
He looks so fluffy and friendly. ha ha
Have a blessed day Val!


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August 19, 2010

 

Kathy Cline
  What a super dooper shot. I bet this wins an award.
He looks so fluffy and friendly. ha ha
Have a blessed day Val!


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August 19, 2010

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  Wonderful portrait Valarie. The details are fantastic.


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August 19, 2010

 

Gina Cormier
  Full frame gorgeous animal image Val!!!!!!
Beautiful detail, color and lighting!!!


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August 19, 2010

 

Danny B. Head
  Love the way your filled the frame!


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August 19, 2010

 

Jack Ryan
  Excellent close up of this handsome guy...wonderful detail and color...very well done.


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August 19, 2010

 

Alan L. Borror
  Amazing portrait of this magnificent animal, Valerie!


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August 19, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  Looks as though he's pretty much resigned to his surroundings, Valarie -- fabulous portrait of this magnificent big cat!


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August 19, 2010

 
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  You know, Monnie, I thought the same thing about the look in his eyes...just didn't want to write it in my commentary...but you are absolutely right.


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August 19, 2010

 
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  Yes he does have a look of resignation. A beautiful animal portrait, Valarie!


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August 19, 2010

 

Jeana Clark
 
He is Gorgeous Val!!!
What a beautiful portrait of such a majestic animal!!! Very Well Done!!!!

~J~


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August 19, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Super dooper capture, Val!! Astounding detail and love the close up!!!!


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August 19, 2010

 

Marty Straub
  Such incredible detail that I can actually count the hairs on his chinny-chin chin. Of course, it's not likely I'd get the same answer twice, but the detail is undeniable. More magio with a camera, Valarie. Outstanding full-frame portrait of this magnificent creature.


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August 19, 2010

 
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  Isn't he a handsome guy, Val! Beautiful shot of him too!


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August 19, 2010

 

Kerry Hill
  Excellent portrait of this gorgeous fellow Valarie, well done!


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August 19, 2010

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Nice capture, Valarie. He is beautiful.


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August 19, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Glorious golden tones, clarity, lighting, detail, & you captured those expressive eyes phenomenally, Valarie! Good luck, indeed! AMAZING!


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August 19, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Terrific portrait of this good-looking sleepy-eyed Tiger, great detail, Val.


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August 19, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  I N C R E D I B L E, Val! WOW! :-) k


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August 19, 2010

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  What a handsome king you have captured here, Val! A beautiful POV, clarity, color and lighting! Since they sleep about 20 hours a day it is perfect timing!


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August 19, 2010

 

Nadia Paul
  The lighting and detail is just wonderful in this gorgeous portrait Val - GREAT work!


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August 19, 2010

 
- Amanda J. Tanner

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  He is so beautiful! Nice composition and detail. Wonderful work Val!


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August 20, 2010

 

Julie Burnett
  Oh my, Val, he is gorgeous, and your capture of him is pure purrfection!!


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August 20, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  All I can say is that every time you take a photo of an animal or an insect they always look like they are so-o fond of you! You certainly have a way with them Valarie :-) This is just wonderful! He's so beautiful!


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August 20, 2010

 

Kathleen Rinker
  Wow what an expression you captured!! Such a deep gaze in his eyes, makes you wonder what he is thinking, awesome image my friend!!!!


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August 20, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Beautiful animal! And I know what you mean about the heat. Anyway, my camera is in the shop this week before we go on a trip next month so I am using previous captures too. (And I was thinking what a large target he would be, vs a chicken! LOL)


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August 20, 2010

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  SO BEAUTIFUL. AWESOME CAPTURE!!!
A WINNER for me!


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August 20, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Well, that look of resignation makes me sad. He is so handsome, Val...what a fantastic full frame portrait you have here!!!


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August 20, 2010

 

Steve M. Harrington
  An outstanding image, Val. What a coincidence! I am a Leo and looked a bit like this until I went bald. :)
Steve


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August 20, 2010

 
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  Awesome close-up of this magnificent animal, Val...great perspective!


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August 21, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  WOWZA! Totally gorgeous Valarie!

jo ann c.


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August 21, 2010

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Fantastic portrait, Val! Beautiful detail and expression!


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August 21, 2010

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Such stunning details on this handsome guy, Valarie! Beautiful portrait!


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August 22, 2010

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  Hi Val... simply exquisite big cat!!!!
His facial expression is the most beautiful I've ever SEEN! You display him most perfectly... a full beautiful frontal look! Absolutely gorgeous shot!!

SMILING CHRIS
Into my fav's
And I'm awaiting GOLD!!


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August 22, 2010

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Wow stunning work Valarie. Gorgeous.
JP


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August 23, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  OMG, Val! This is something else!! He's incredibly gorgeous. I feel like he's just going to start talking to me...like the Lion King. I agree with everyone else...a winner for sure!! Deb


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August 23, 2010

 

Dianna Murphy
  Its always fun to dig around in the archives and see what you can come up with. This fellow deserves to be seen. What a gorgeous creature. Great capture.


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August 23, 2010

 

Patricia Seidler
  He is absolutely a gorgeous looking animal of which you have captured so beautifully. A winner in my book. Im sure we will see him again!


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August 24, 2010

 

Renata Gusciora
  Stunning!Love everything about it!


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August 31, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  Such an anwesome finalist! Congrats :)


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September 15, 2010

 

Patricia Seidler
  Congratulations on all your finalists Valarie. Great work and all well deserved. This is one of my favorites. Good luck in the next round.


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September 15, 2010

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your AWESOME finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!


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September 15, 2010

 

Robert R. Goodman
  A big congratulations,Valarie.WTG my friend!!!


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September 15, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WTG on ALL your awesome finalists, Val! :-) k


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September 15, 2010

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Awesome....Congratulations!!!!!


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September 15, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  Congratulations Valarie on getting silver on this grand image and for any others that you may have received for Aug WTG


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September 15, 2010

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Humongus congrats on your SEVEN beautiful Finalists, Val! Good luck in the next round!!


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September 15, 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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September 15, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  One of my all time favorites, Val...he is just so beautiful! Congratulations on this and all SEVEN of your wonderful finalists...wishing you the very best in the next round.

I ate a lot of Italian food in your honor...LOL!


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September 15, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on your well deserved and extremely awesome finalists, Val!!!


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September 15, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Very best luck in the next round, too!!!


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September 15, 2010

 

Lana Arcemont
  Congratulations Valarie!
Amazing detail!


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September 15, 2010

 

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


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September 15, 2010

 

Kathy Cline
  Killer shot
Congrats Val!

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September 15, 2010

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Splendid work! This is a winner in my view! Congratulations, Val!


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September 15, 2010

 

Nadia Paul
  Congrats on this wonderful finalist Val - worthy of gold!


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September 15, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  He's really a handsome, fellow, Val, and so majestic! Love your effects!
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on another superb Finalist, and on a great month!!!


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September 15, 2010

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  One down~ One big GOLD to GO!!!!!!!!
YEAH Val!!!!
CHRISTINE
SMILING HUGE


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September 15, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  majestic... congratulations!!!


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September 16, 2010

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  Congratulations Valarie on this fabulous Finalist!


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September 16, 2010

 

Julie Burnett
  Hey there Cuz!! WTG!! Seven stunning finalists!! Wish I had time to comment on them all, but I'm on a "rental" computer. All deserve to go on, and I wish you the very best!!


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September 16, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  HEYYYYYYYYYY, CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Valarie! Good luck, my friend!


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September 16, 2010

 

Danny B. Head
  Valarie, congrats on your August fianlist!


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September 16, 2010

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  Congratulations,my friend on last month finalists..Excellent work,as always.
Good luck in the next round.


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September 16, 2010

 

Jeana Clark
 
Fantastic Finalist Val!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

~J~


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September 16, 2010

 
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  Congrats on all of your amazing Finalists, Val!


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September 16, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  A big congratulations on all your wonderful finalists Valarie! You are such an inspiration to me! Just looking at your gallery makes me want to be a better photographer :-) Here's hoping for Golds!


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September 16, 2010

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  (Julianne, you're just the sweetest!) Thank you so much BP Friends for stopping by and leaving your comments...your support and encouragement is so much appreciated! ~Val


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September 16, 2010

 

Merna L. Nobile
  Congratulations on your Finalist Award! Merna


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September 16, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Congrats on this awesome finalist Valarie!


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September 16, 2010

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations on this stunning finalist Valarie.


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September 16, 2010

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Valarie, I didn't even know that Waco had a Zoo, unless you mean Baylor U! :-)
Congratulations of this magnificent Finalist!


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September 18, 2010

 

Nancy J. Locke
  SUPER CONGRATS ON YOUR FANTASTIC FINALISTS, VAL!!! You ROCK!!!

Cheers, Nancy J Locke


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September 21, 2010

 
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  What a beautiful finalist, Valarie, another congratulations!


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September 22, 2010

 
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