1/27/2011 8:07:18 PM

Thank you dear friend, a compliment from you is worth its weight in gold.
My best, Merna

1/27/2011 8:37:40 PM

Beautiful capture! Excellent detail, clarity and lovely soft colours make it a unique image!

1/28/2011 12:55:05 AM

Wow, excellent clarity. Like the flower to the right of middle. The water drops put it over the top!

1/28/2011 10:32:59 AM

One of my favorite images Merna. Loving it.

1/29/2011 9:35:06 PM

Hi Lyn: Thank you for your kind words and support. Merna

1/29/2011 9:59:17 PM

Hi Phyllis: Thank you for your kind words and support. Merna

1/29/2011 9:59:53 PM

Dearest Rita: Thank you for being my mentor and especially my friend. Merna

1/29/2011 10:02:15 PM

Merna, this is so delightful. You captured a very special day in this Poppy's life!!!

Amazing focus, too!

-Laura

1/29/2011 11:46:07 PM

Hi Laura: How the heck are you? Thank you for the nice note. Merna

1/30/2011 12:27:22 AM

At the moment?

Half Asleep! :))) ...And trying to stay warm. It is 0*f right now at my home in Canada. WAY below 32*f, and snowing. To be even 5 feet away from the window feels VERY cold! I have resorted to wearing a SHAWL in my OLD-COLD age! HA!

HOPE YOU ARE WELL???!!! :D -Laura

1/30/2011 12:46:07 AM

Wow, excellent macro....so much detail. Love it.

1/30/2011 10:10:40 AM

Hi Gina: Thank you for your kind words and support. Merna

1/30/2011 11:05:55 AM

Gorgeous Merna! Beautiful colors and I love the droplets on it. Very nicely seen!

1/30/2011 2:11:35 PM

Fascinating macro Merna. The hint of a flower to be combined with the glittering droplets makes this a captivating photo.

1/30/2011 8:41:53 PM

Hi Mariann: Thank you for always making me feel better at what I try to do. Merna

2/3/2011 11:26:41 AM

Hi Irene: Thank you for your in dept comment. I appreciate it very much. Merna

2/3/2011 11:28:39 AM

Great capture and the clarity is super!

2/4/2011 2:14:45 PM

Hi Kim: Thank you for your very supportive message, I always enjoy hearing from you. My best, Merna

2/5/2011 10:52:30 PM

I love every detail! You are tne D700 are a great team! Nice display of talent, Merna!!

2/8/2011 12:54:47 PM

Big congrats on this well deserved Finalist and good luck in the next round, Merna!

2/10/2011 10:16:25 AM

Outstanding shot!!! Love the detail and clarity. Big congrats on making the finalists, and good luck in the next round.

2/10/2011 11:00:38 AM

Congratulations on your finalist!

2/10/2011 11:07:41 AM

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round.

2/10/2011 11:21:48 AM

Congratulations Merna on your finalist. It is a unique pure shot and is deserving of this honor. Good luck in the next round.

2/10/2011 11:45:52 AM

fantastic finalist, best of luck in the next round

2/10/2011 11:46:54 AM

WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

2/10/2011 11:55:04 AM

A Big Congratulations,Merna.Beautiful capture!!!

2/10/2011 12:03:34 PM

Gorgeous image, Merna!! Congratulations and good luck next round!

2/10/2011 12:11:11 PM

Congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Merna!

2/10/2011 12:12:14 PM

Congratulations again on another outstanding finalist Merna.

2/10/2011 12:28:10 PM

Wow, fantastic, Merna! What a shot! Congratulations on this beauty!

2/10/2011 12:36:34 PM

Fabulous image, huge congrats on your finalist!!! Best of luck in the next round!!!

2/10/2011 1:14:38 PM

Wow many congratulations Merna on your beautiful Finalist image !!!

2/10/2011 1:26:29 PM

Congratulations on your finalist, Merna. Fantastic.

2/10/2011 1:28:44 PM

Congratulations on your beautiful photo of the poppy - I love the water drops! Good luck to you!

2/10/2011 1:52:53 PM

Yeah Merna, congratulations on your wonderful finalist. Good luck in the next round. Thanks for your very nice comments on my finalist.

2/10/2011 2:33:41 PM

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)

2/10/2011 2:36:11 PM

Just Beautiful Merna
Congratulations

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2/10/2011 2:45:43 PM

On You Wonderful Finalist, Merna!

I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!
Good Luck In The Final Round!

-Laura :D

2/10/2011 3:17:57 PM

Congrats on your outstanding finalist with incredible details, Merna. I know how proud you are and rightfully so...

2/10/2011 3:28:39 PM

Beautiful lighting, details, DOF and colors, Merna! Huge congratulations on your gorgeous finalist! Deb

2/10/2011 3:33:03 PM

Excellent details, light, and DOF, Merna. Congratulations on your beautiful finalist.

2/10/2011 3:44:26 PM

Great macro! Congrats!

2/10/2011 3:52:21 PM

Congrats on your finalist!! :)

2/10/2011 4:01:51 PM

Merna this is so beautiful; Congrats on your finalist!

2/10/2011 4:19:20 PM

Hi Merna,

Congrats on your wonderful finalist! I LOVE poppies, too!

2/10/2011 4:19:22 PM

Congratulations on your superb Finalist, Merna!!

2/10/2011 4:21:21 PM

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist!!! Good luck in the next round!!

2/10/2011 4:22:18 PM

WOW what detail you capture. Well deserved Finalist. Congrats. I see you shot with Nikon D700 also. I have a lot to learn. How long have you had yours?

2/10/2011 4:23:39 PM

Congrats on this wonderful Finalist!

2/10/2011 4:25:40 PM

Yes! Yes! Yes! Congrats my dear Merna. So Happy for you and well deserved. Loved this image first time I seen it. Great Job!!!!!!!!!

2/10/2011 4:27:06 PM

Merna, this is a fabulous macro and so deserving of the finalist, congratulations!

2/10/2011 4:32:02 PM

An exquisite finalist, Merna...your entire portfolio is awesome!

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2/10/2011 4:36:18 PM

Congratulations on your absolutely beautiful finalist Merna!

2/10/2011 5:04:28 PM

Congratulations on your fabulous finalist, Merna.

2/10/2011 5:35:01 PM

Congratulations on your excellent Finalist Merna.

2/10/2011 5:43:02 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:46:10 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:47:21 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:47:50 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:48:23 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:48:52 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:49:15 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:49:44 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:50:24 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:50:54 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:51:19 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:51:43 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:52:06 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:52:30 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:52:55 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:53:18 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:53:42 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:54:11 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:54:34 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:55:42 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:56:06 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:56:31 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:56:55 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:57:24 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:57:49 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:58:23 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:58:55 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:59:23 PM

Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Merna.

2/10/2011 5:59:44 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 5:59:45 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 6:00:29 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 6:00:55 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 6:01:18 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 6:01:40 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 6:02:05 PM

So very beautiful! Big congratulations on your finalist, Merna!!

2/10/2011 6:09:14 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 6:09:34 PM

Congratulations, Merna!

2/10/2011 6:18:19 PM

Hi Carol: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 6:20:04 PM

Big congrats on you finalist, beautiful capture!

2/10/2011 6:32:47 PM

Fabulous Merna, congrats on your finalist!

2/10/2011 6:38:41 PM

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Merna! Amazing, light and detail! Winner for sure!

2/10/2011 6:46:34 PM

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Merna!!!

2/10/2011 6:57:55 PM

Congrats on this gorgeous finalist Merna - hope it gets gold for you!

2/10/2011 7:04:46 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 7:50:12 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 7:51:40 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 7:52:17 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 7:52:43 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 7:53:07 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 7:53:29 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 7:53:57 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 7:54:25 PM

Amazing shot! Congratulations on your finalist!

2/10/2011 8:36:25 PM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 8:56:16 PM

delicate and beautiful... huge congrats!

2/10/2011 10:54:36 PM

Congratulations Merna..such a beautiful and unusual finalist...WTG!

2/10/2011 11:37:18 PM

Huge Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Merna.

2/11/2011 12:09:58 AM

Congratulations!

2/11/2011 1:21:40 AM

Stunning! Big congratulations Merna!

2/11/2011 2:40:57 AM

Black and White, Bright Colors, Full Frame or Cropped, it does not matter. You’re a winner! CONGRATULATIONS

2/11/2011 5:17:07 AM

Congratulations Merna on your fine Finalist!

2/11/2011 5:23:45 AM

Big congratulations on your well deserved finalists Merna, good luck next round my friend!

2/11/2011 6:01:20 AM

Congratulations - this is beautiful! and thanks for adding me as a favorite - I am honored.

2/11/2011 6:23:32 AM

Amazing image, Merna. Lovely detail, focus, and color. Huge congrats on your finalist!

2/11/2011 6:44:14 AM

Hi Stefania; My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 7:22:14 AM

Hi Julianne: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 7:24:13 AM

Hi Lynne: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 7:25:08 AM

Hi Joanna: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 7:27:23 AM

Hi Kim: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 7:28:49 AM

Hi Gord: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 7:29:48 AM

Hi Tiia: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 7:31:05 AM

Hi Kate: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 7:31:57 AM

Hi Harry: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 7:33:48 AM

Hi John: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 7:35:21 AM

Congratulations on this Wonderful Finalist image, Merna!

2/11/2011 7:52:07 AM

Hi Sabrina:My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 8:08:44 AM

Huge congratulations on this fantastic FINALIST, well deserved for sure good luck in the next round.

2/11/2011 9:01:04 AM

Hi Ron: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 9:34:55 AM

A well deserved finalist. Congratulations

2/11/2011 11:02:04 AM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/10/2011 9:32:03 PM

2/11/2011 11:03:06 AM

WOW, incredible work, Merna! Congratulations, indeed! WTG!

2/11/2011 11:09:05 AM

Amazing macro. Congratulations

2/11/2011 11:57:35 AM

My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 12:02:27 PM

Hi Patrick: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 12:04:22 PM

Beautiful, Merna! Congrats!

2/11/2011 12:46:33 PM

Wonderful image and fantastic detail. Congratulations on a job well done.

2/11/2011 12:51:42 PM

Hi Terry: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 1:20:56 PM

Hi Marilyn: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 1:22:05 PM

Amazing finalist, Merna! Fantastic colours and details. Big congratulations!

2/11/2011 1:31:47 PM

Congratulations, Marilyn on your outstanding Finalist.

2/11/2011 1:43:44 PM

Hi Marijana: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 2:03:13 PM

Hi Marcel: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 2:03:46 PM

Wonderful capture and beautiful finalist! Best of luck in the next round!

2/11/2011 3:27:57 PM

Hi Gail: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 3:51:36 PM

Congratulations Merna!! Beautiful floral!

2/11/2011 4:26:58 PM

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist...

2/11/2011 4:37:12 PM

H Renee: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 4:43:28 PM

Hi Lynn: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 4:44:32 PM

Congratulations on a wonderful Finalist, Merna!!

2/11/2011 4:49:26 PM

So beautiful Merna, lovely details and colors, congratulations on your finalist and best of luck in the next round

2/11/2011 4:49:59 PM

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Merna!!

2/11/2011 5:12:23 PM

Congratulations on your Finalist. Stunning image!

2/11/2011 5:14:40 PM

Congratulations on your finalist! Great details

2/11/2011 5:35:11 PM

Hi Robert: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 6:09:58 PM

Hi Claudia: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 6:10:53 PM

hi Orsi: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 6:11:35 PM

Hi Dennis: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 6:12:19 PM

Hi Wendy: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 6:13:09 PM

Huge congrats and very best luck on your awesome finalist, Merna!!

2/11/2011 6:46:47 PM

Hi Ellen: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/11/2011 7:16:16 PM

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Merna!

2/11/2011 9:32:13 PM

Wonderful Finalist, Merna! Everything about this is so beautiful! Congratulations!

2/12/2011 3:36:42 AM

Hi Barbara: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/12/2011 3:48:12 AM

Hi Marilyn: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/12/2011 3:49:00 AM

Gorgeous finalist...congratulations!!!

2/12/2011 7:45:48 AM

Congratulations on an outstanding finalist!

2/12/2011 8:01:20 AM

It's such a beauty with unbelievable details, Merna, Congrats on your finalist.

2/12/2011 8:59:18 AM

Congrats Merna!!! This is gorgeous!!!! I love the detail and the water droplets!!!! Well done!!! :-)

2/12/2011 8:59:34 AM

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Merna! Just beautiful!

2/12/2011 12:11:22 PM

This is beautiful Merna, love the colors and detail. Congratulations!

2/12/2011 12:47:21 PM

Impressive detail, love the water drops!Congrats on your finalist!

2/12/2011 1:05:02 PM

Stunning capture Merna, thanks you so much for adding me to favourites

2/12/2011 4:24:40 PM

WTG, Merna!!! HUGE congratulations on your outstanding & well deserved finailst!!!

2/12/2011 8:24:41 PM

Merna this is such a beautiful image. So clear, the light is great, and the flower itself is just wonderful. Congratulations on your finalist on this!!!

2/13/2011 6:05:45 PM

Hi Linda: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/15/2011 8:20:50 PM

Hi Kirsten: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/15/2011 8:22:00 PM

Hi Reynaldo: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/15/2011 8:23:13 PM

Hello Samanatha: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/15/2011 8:27:18 PM

Hi Stephanie: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/15/2011 8:28:32 PM

Hello Maria: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/15/2011 8:29:16 PM

Hello Jill: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/15/2011 8:30:43 PM

Hello Lynn: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/15/2011 8:31:51 PM

Hello Sharon: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/15/2011 8:32:58 PM

Hello Michele: My sincere thanks to you for your friendship and support in my never ending quest to take better photographs. Merna

2/15/2011 8:34:36 PM

Congratulations Merna!! Gorgeous color/detail!! WTG :) and a Big Thanks to you for your Wonderful support and very nice comments :)

2/18/2011 9:03:07 PM

Gorgeous finalist with amazing detail! Great work!

2/24/2011 11:56:06 AM

Hi Datha: Thank you for the very nice message. It is great to hear from you. Merna

2/26/2011 1:19:39 PM

Hi Kathleen: It is an honor to receive a message from you. Merna

2/26/2011 1:23:18 PM

Took me a while to reach the bottom but nevertheless I love your iceland poppy. Congratulations Merna!

3/23/2011 8:45:49 AM

Thank you Kate: It is always so nice to get a positive message from a fellow member. Merna

3/23/2011 1:51:00 PM

Merna, this is just wonderful. Many, many belated congrats on such a terrific finalist, it should have been a winner! It is in my book. Sorry I have not been able to catch up recently, the work for the Navy (even as a contractor) is never done. I ALWAYS value your comments on my work and that of others. Thanks for all you do!

3/30/2011 5:29:22 PM

Hi Gary: I received the macro lens as a gift and I really enjoy what it allows me to do.
Gary, I sent you another message today about my granddaughter, I thought you might be interested in something else.
My 17 year old grandson, Dylan won the Nationals last July and was given 15,000.00 dollars by the Italian team and we are going to Paris to watch him race against the best in the world in June. He also has a website (it is not up to date) that I put together with my photos and other photos through the years. He has been practicing at Fontana before he goes to France. We are very excited! Merna www.dylannobile.com

3/31/2011 1:19:06 PM