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Morning Light Show


 

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Morning Light Show
Morning Light Show
After staying up most of the night to catch the Aurora we finally went to bed. When we stepped outside our cabins at 5AM this site greeting us.....awesome. Igloo #8, Wiseman, Alaska

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Emily Cook
 

Wow, amazing capture! Glad I can at least experience this through your eyes.


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November 05, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  WOW, WOW! I've never experienced this, Phyllis, how absolutely glorious!!! This image is incredible, I imagine it was even more awesome in person! Thanks for sharing!


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November 05, 2010

 

Stan J. Bendkowski
  This is amazing photo, Phyllis! It was worth waiting for. The colours are incredible. Great exposure and composition.


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November 05, 2010

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  Absolutely stunning Phyllis!! What a sight to behold. Hope we see this again!


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November 06, 2010

 
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  Stunning - Impressive beyond words! Sensational capture Pyllis!! Jeff


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November 06, 2010

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Too beautiful for words Phyllis! I want to go see this!!! Great job capturing this glorious morning!


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November 06, 2010

 

Karen Slagle
  I would love to see these lights, Phyllis and you did a magnificent job capturing them. Outstanding and a winner...


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November 06, 2010

 

Linda Blair
  What a site to behold....gorgeous capture Phyllis!!!!!


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November 06, 2010

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  OMG, Phyllis, this is absolutely stunning! I have seen the Northern Lights but never so vivid!! Perfect exposure and comp!!


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November 06, 2010

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  This is incredible! I've never seen aurora in my life. It's just amazing to me. Well captured in an excellent comp and exposure Phyllis!!!


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November 07, 2010

 

Salwa Afef
  Magical moment and stunning capture ,
i see this image as a fairy tale,
very well done :)


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November 07, 2010

 

Joy Rector
  awesome


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November 07, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  This has to be the ultimate in excitement. Love to have been there. Thanks for sharing this gorgeous and unique image


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November 07, 2010

 

Mike Clime
  What and awesome capture, Phyllis! This is on my bucket list!


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November 07, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Winner, winner, winner Phyllis!
Awesome! I've never seen anything so amazing....

jo ann c.


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November 07, 2010

 
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  How I'd love to see something like this, Phyllis! This is just an awesome capture! Too beautiful for words!


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November 07, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Thank you so much for your comments yall....if I could we'd all go have an Aurora party on me!


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November 08, 2010

 
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  Ever since I was a kid and read about this fantastic phenomenon, I've wanted to see it. Like Emily, am glad I've experienced it thru this marvelous capture of yours...must've been an incredible experience to witness...glad you had the wherewithal to use your camera...I'd probably stand there with my jaw hanging open! Beautiful work, once again, Phyllis!


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November 08, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  OMG!! What an amazing scene, Phyllis!! Brilliant exposure, details, colors, and comp. Amazing image!! Deb


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November 08, 2010

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Phyllis, beautiful


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November 08, 2010

 

Summer A. Kozisek
  Spectacular capture!!


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November 08, 2010

 
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  Oh my gosh, Phyllis I am so jealous. I have just got to get up there some day. A definite to do. This capture is just so awesome.


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November 09, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  This is awesome! I usually am up there in summer so don't have the opportunity to see this.


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November 09, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Thanks guys...it is pretty awesome to see!


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November 09, 2010

 

Pattie Smith
  WOW!!! This looks like a winner to me! Beautiful beyond words Phyllis!


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November 09, 2010

 

Cathy Barrows
  ok now you have ticked me off...lol...i would love to see this and this is one of the best pics of it I have ever seen


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November 09, 2010

 

Karen Celella
  Jaw-dropping!! I'm not sure we will be lucky enough to see anything like this during our trip next week, but now my prayers have stepped up a notch! Fabulous, Phyllis!


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November 10, 2010

 

Dianna Murphy
  Wow what an amazing site and image!


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November 11, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Thank so much for taking the time to comment you guys, you are all such amazing photographers....it means a lot to me.


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November 11, 2010

 

Steve M. Harrington
  An exceptional image, Phyllis! I am really interested in this type of shooting and would love to know what the camera settings were.
Steve


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November 11, 2010

 

Nadia Paul
  This is just breathtaking Phyllis - I'm sure we'll see this one again!


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November 17, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Thanks Steve and Nadia! Steve, I'm pretty sure it was a 30 second exposure at F2.8 and ISO 800.


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November 17, 2010

 
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  Amazing capture and colors, Phyllis.


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November 19, 2010

 

Robert Jensen
  Wow - straight into my favorites


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December 02, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Oh my, this is a big winner Phyllis!!! I am so impressed. What a beauty!

Congratulations on your finalist, I'm sure this will be golden!!! Yes, a fav!


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December 13, 2010

 
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  I am not surprised to see this again. Outstanding finalist Phyllis. Yep I am still jealous


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December 13, 2010

 

Marijana Fajgl
  What a magic! Big congratulations on your amazing finalist!


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December 13, 2010

 

Pattie Smith
  Congratulations Phyllis! I think this one will come around again!


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December 13, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Big Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Phyllis!!


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December 13, 2010

 

Lynn M. Whitt
  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist...


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December 13, 2010

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  OMGosh!!!
STUNNING!!!
Winner all the way, and straight into my favs!
Blessings, Lisa♥


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December 13, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Big Congrats! No surprise here!


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December 13, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Agreed! No surprise, that is. A magical capture, Phyllis and I predict more Gold magic to come. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding Finalist!


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December 13, 2010

 
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  How could this spectacular image miss??? It couldn't - impossible!!! Huge congrats to you, Phyllis for a superb Finalist and all the best in the upcoming round! ~Val


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December 13, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats on your finalist!!! :)


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December 13, 2010

 

Kim Andelkovic
  I'm speechless, still trying to pick my jaw up off the ground.......ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR and just rite outside your cabin.....WOW WOW WOW......It truly is breathtaking......Its already a GOLD to me.....brilliant work Phyllis :-)


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December 13, 2010

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Usman on your stunning finalist! What a fabulous sight and capture!


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December 13, 2010

 

Jessica Jenney
  I'm so sorry, I meant to say Phyllis!:(


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December 13, 2010

 

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  It really is awesome!


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December 13, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Thank you so much you guys!


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December 13, 2010

 
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  Wow, Phyllis, hardy congrats on this spectacular finalist!

Best wishes for the next round!
Debby


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December 13, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Awesome, to say the least, Phyllis...congratulations...sure to go gold! Very jealous, too...would LOVE to see this :)


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December 13, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on all of your beautiful finalists, Phyllis.


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December 13, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  So superb, Phyllis! Huge congratulations on another SUPERB finalist! Deb


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  Congrats on this well deserved finalist, Phyllis!


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December 13, 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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December 14, 2010

 

Danny B. Head
  Wow, I want to go! Congrats!


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December 14, 2010

 

Donna W. Neal
  I am so jealous, this would be on my "bucket List" for sure.
Congratulations on a wonderful finalist!


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December 14, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  this is superb... I so much envy you for having seen this... amazing... congratulations!!!!


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December 15, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  A terrific image to behold for long. CONGRATZ. Looks all set for Golden glory, Phyllis!

UB.


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December 15, 2010

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  I knew this was a winner Phyllis!!! What a beauty! A BIG CONGRATS to you!!!


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December 15, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Big congratulations on your amazing winner, Phyllis!!


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December 15, 2010

 

Kathy Cline
  Merry Christmas Phyllis and a BIG congrats to you on the winning image!

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  Congrats on your beautiful second place win, Phyllis!


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December 15, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is one of my favs, Phyllis! Huge congratulations on a well-deserved GOLD WINNER!! BEAUTIFUL!! Deb


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Rona L. Schwarz
  I knew this would go GOLD, Phyllis, and am so very happy for you! A magical image to be sure...HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your outstanding Gold Winner!


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December 15, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  fantastic win, congratulations!!!


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December 15, 2010

 

Michelle Alton
  Wow, Phyllis, this is extraordinary! Congratulations on your Win!


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December 15, 2010

 

Kim Andelkovic
  Congratulations Phyllis, I would have given this 1st place win :-)


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December 15, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  As I said the first time I commented on this...WINNER, WINNER, WINNER! I would have given it Grande Prize!

Congratulations girl!

jo ann c.


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December 15, 2010

 

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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your awesome win!

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December 15, 2010

 
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  Congratulation Phyllis on your awesome second place win.


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December 15, 2010

 
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  Sometimes, I want to kiss the Judges! Sure do feel like it this time for picking out this phenomenally beautiful capture and Gold Win of yours! Magnificent work, Phyllis - Huge congratulations!!!


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December 15, 2010

 

Pattie Smith
  Congratulations Phyllis on this WINNER! My favorite photo!


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December 15, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Big congratulations Phyllis on this wonderful winner!!!


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December 15, 2010

 

Merna L. Nobile
  It is my honor to congratulate and celebrate your award for November, 2010. Merna


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December 15, 2010

 

Nadia Paul
  Congrats on this stunning winner Phyllis!


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December 15, 2010

 

SaMi Martin
  Congrats Phyllis on this beautiful image!


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December 15, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Thank you soooo much everybody for your comments and your support....what a great little photo community this is!


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December 15, 2010

 

Karen Slagle
  Congrats again my friend on your most wonderful winning image. What a fantastic capture and trip...


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December 15, 2010

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Phyllis on your stunning winner!


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December 15, 2010

 

Shirley A. Kinney
  Phyllis, this is just too awesome for words. This was definitely waiting up all night for...Haven't been on BP much lately and somehow I missed this. Congrats on your win. It is well deserved.


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December 15, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Big Congrats on this second place winner, Phyllis!!


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December 15, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Cannot believe I missed this, Phyllis! Congratulations on this incredible Winner! WTG!


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December 15, 2010

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Phyllis, a big Congratulations


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December 15, 2010

 
- Cindy Bendush

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  Big congrats on your excellent winner Phyllis! Awesome!!!


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December 15, 2010

 

Danny B. Head
  I really love this one Phyliss! Congrats to you!


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December 16, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  Congratulations


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December 16, 2010

 

Karen Celella
  I am SO THRILLED to see this on the winners page! Huge congratulations Phyllis!! I'm still drooling!


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December 16, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  CONGRATULATIONS on your terrific Second place GOLD, Phyllis. WTG!

UB.


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December 16, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on a super duper winner, Phyllis!! Fab capture!!


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December 16, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  OMGOSH! This is sooooo incredibley BEAUTIFUL, Phyllis! It takes my breath away!

CONGRATULATIONS on your magnificent win! :-) k


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December 16, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Thank you so much you guys for all the wonderful comments!!! ☺


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December 16, 2010

 
- Irene Colling

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  Mother nature painted the sky but you skillfully captured the scene and artfully presented the moment for all of us to enjoy.

Congratulations on your winning image Phyllis.


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December 16, 2010

 

Mary K. Robison
  Outstanding capture, Phyllis. Congratulations on your well earned win!


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December 17, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Thanks Irene and Mary R.!


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December 17, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on your stunning winner, Phyllis.


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December 18, 2010

 
- Carol Flisak

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  Huge congrats on your second place winner, Phyllis!! This is a stunning capture... it must have been an awesome thing to see in person. It's on my bucket list!


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December 18, 2010

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Big congrats on this gorgeous Winner, Phyllis!


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December 18, 2010

 
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  Congrats Phyllis on your Wonderful 2nd Place Win! Jeff


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December 19, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your win Phyllis!!! A HUGE FAVORITE of mine! I would love to see this in person, some day! Thanks for sharing!!!


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December 21, 2010

 

Eivor Kuchta
  Spectacular! What a treat, worth waiting for!


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February 14, 2011

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on a stunning POTD, Phyllis.


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- Rosemary Sampson

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  EXTRAORDINARY!


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June 23, 2016

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  GORGEOUS image Phyllis, CONGRATULATIONS!!! <><


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June 23, 2016

 

Vicki J. Mudd
  Absolutely stunning image. Congratulations on your gorgeous POTD and other gold awards winner.


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June 23, 2016

 
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  Congratulations, Phyllis on POTD for this wonderful capture and all the Gold previously awarded this photo! Cheers!!! =^..^=


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June 23, 2016

 

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  Spectacular!


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June 23, 2016

 
- Carol Quina

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  Congratulations on your POTD for this lovely capture!


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June 23, 2016

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  And now...Inspiration of the Week! Such a winner Phyllis!


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June 24, 2016

 

Nadia Paul
  So beautiful Phyllis - congrats on your POTD!


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June 25, 2016

 

Paula Showen
  This is an outstanding capture!!! So glad you were able to catch it, because I've never seen such a beautiful sight! Congratulations on your well deserved gold awards!!!


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June 25, 2016

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Thank you so very much for the lovely comments everyone, what a nice surprise to get POTD. I was out of the country when it came up sorry for the late reply!!!


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