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Sharing a Special Touch


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Sharing a Special Touch
Sharing a Special Touch
San Ignatio Lagoon, Mexico. These incredible gray whales come over to the boats to be touched and kissed. They are called "friendlies" because of their interactions with humans. With all of the excitement, it can get tricky sharing the space in the small boat. Thrilling!
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- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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How much fun that must have been! Cool!


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May 23, 2011

 
annbelusphotography.com - Ann H. Belus

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  What an exciting adventure! Great shot, Karen!


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May 23, 2011

 

Jack Gaskin
  AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE Captured wonderfully...

Where's the next great vacation ???

Happy Shooting


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May 23, 2011

 
- JudyAnn Rector

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  Wonderful capture, Karen. I took my son on one of those trips a number of years ago and though we had a breathtaking experience, I was not lucky enough to get a photograph of it. We were the only boat around and there was so much activity, both in and out of our small boat,there was just NO way I could photograph these huge wonderful animals. Sadly, my photos are more at a distance... but I will always have the memory! Thank you for reminding me, Karen.


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May 23, 2011

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  I'll bet this was a very thrilling moment, Karen!! A what a wonderful capture and memory of your trip!


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May 23, 2011

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Can't imagine what an incredible experience that was and superbly captured, Karen!


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May 23, 2011

 

Karen Celella
  Thanks for the nice comments. Jack, the next big vacation will be to see the Spirit Bears in Alaska. Just little ones before that one.
JudyAnn, I totally understand how difficult it is to get photos. Of course mine are mostly of the other boats. And between the movement of the boats and whales, the spray of the water when they blow, the excitment of everyone (mostly myself) and the luck of how close they decide to get, it's a very tricky adventure. According to the others, our group was unusually lucky to have so many whales get so close, so often. We were blessed!


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May 25, 2011

 

Patricia Seidler
  Congratulations Karen. Wonderful finalist!


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June 22, 2011

 

Joseph T. Pilonero
  Congratulations on getting this to Finalist. Tells a great story - hope it goes further. TED


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June 22, 2011

 
- 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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June 22, 2011

 

Kathryn Wesserling
  Before remembering what the Theme was, my first thought was, "What a special moment they're sharing!" So, my friend, you captured a shared moment perfectly. Congratulations for the Finalist, and most assuredly, a Winner.


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June 22, 2011

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Congratulations on your well deserved Finalist, Karen!


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June 22, 2011

 
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  What a beautiful capture, congratulations on your finalist, Karen!


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June 22, 2011

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Huge Congratulations, Karen!


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June 22, 2011

 

Brian Smyer
  What a fantastic experience. Thank you for sharing it.


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June 22, 2011

 

Renee Doyle
  Congratulations Karen!


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June 22, 2011

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Great catch, congratulations!


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June 22, 2011

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Karen, Congratulations on your finalist.Good luck in the next round.


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June 22, 2011

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  Congrats on this awesome finalist, Karen!


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June 22, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Congrats on this wonderful finalist Karen!


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June 22, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Well-done, Karen! Sorry I missed this one earlier - you know how much I love all your whale captures and this one is no exception! A terrific reminder of a thrilling moment. Super Congratulations - hope to see it with Gold!


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June 22, 2011

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Wonderful capture of the very interactive experience. CONGRATULATIONS and expect seeing this with a GOLD soon, good luck, Karen!!!!

UB.


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June 23, 2011

 
- Janet McNeil

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  Congratulations, Karen, on this beautiful Finalist!!


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June 23, 2011

 
emptynestphotos.com - Agnes Fegan

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  This is beautiful Karen...congrats!!!


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June 23, 2011

 

Robert R. Goodman
  A big congratulations on this beautiful finalist Karen!!!!!


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June 23, 2011

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  Hi Karen;
I hope you had time (between shots) to personally connect with these fabulous creatures. Congratulations this is a Fantastic Finalist.
;) CC


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June 23, 2011

 

Karen Bacon
  congrats on this great finalist!


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June 23, 2011

 
marydimitriw.com - Mary Dimitriw

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  Congrats on your amazing Finalist Karen! What a cool adventure!


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June 23, 2011

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  This would be such a thrill! Congrats Karen on your wonderful finalist. Best of luck to you in the next round!


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June 23, 2011

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on this amazing finalist, Karen.


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June 23, 2011

 

Maria Coulson
  Karen what a trill and what a shot! Congratulations.


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June 23, 2011

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on a fabulous finalist, Karen!! Very best luck in the next round!!


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June 23, 2011

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Congratulations, Karen! WTG!


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June 23, 2011

 

David Hurt
  Congratulations Karen, Outstanding capture. I am sure your a winner once again.


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June 23, 2011

 

John Connolly
  A wonderful image and congratulations on your well deserved finalist award. Karen! Well done!


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June 23, 2011

 

Freddy Bland
  Such a fantastic capture and finalist, Karen!! Many, many congratulations to you!!!


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June 23, 2011

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  What a terrific Sharing MT entry, Karen. Congratulations on the finalist.


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June 23, 2011

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Congrats on your wonderful Finalist!


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June 24, 2011

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Great MT image and Finalist, Karen!!


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June 24, 2011

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is a fabulous action shot, Karen! Huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING finalist! Deb


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June 25, 2011

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your finalist, Karen.


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June 26, 2011

 

Karen Celella
  Heart felt graditude to each and every one of you that took the time to send kind words. You are very much appreciated!


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June 26, 2011

 

Nadia Paul
  What a wonderful experience - congrats on your beautiful finalist Karen!


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June 30, 2011

 

Merna L. Nobile
  Congratulations to all of the Award Winners for May 2011. Merna


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July 11, 2011

 

Sharon Sawyer
  HUGE congratulations on your awesome May finalist, Karen!!! What an amazing experience. Wish I was there :) No way are we permitted to get that close to our orcas or whales here in BC. Darn it!


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July 20, 2011

 

Karen Celella
  Thank you Nadia, Merna and Sharon. It's well worth taking the trip to visit them, Sharon.


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July 23, 2011

 
- Mariann Kovats

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  Congrats on your awesome finalist, Karen!


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July 29, 2011

 
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