6/13/2011 8:35:21 PM

Wow oh Wow, Phyllis, this is an awesome bear capture! Love the comp, BG and the details! He is looking right at you!

6/14/2011 12:29:42 AM

WOW!!!! Fabulous capture of this beauty Phyllis!

6/14/2011 12:54:08 AM

Amazing detail in this bear, looking right at you too! I hope your lens was very LONG! Just gorgeous Phyllis!

6/14/2011 4:57:27 AM

Very Wow closeup, Phyllis!! Amazing image!!

6/14/2011 6:56:53 AM

fab...what a great op

6/14/2011 8:20:39 AM

Excellent capture and details, Phyllis!

6/14/2011 12:18:24 PM

She is huge! What a great capture. Love your DOF and seeing her face so well.

6/14/2011 4:58:50 PM

Awesome, Phyllis. Hope YOU were up a tree also when you shot this!!! :)

6/15/2011 5:54:45 AM

Awesome animal portrait, definitely a fave for me Phyllis!

jo ann c.

6/15/2011 12:53:01 PM

Fabulous capture, Phyllis!

6/16/2011 6:08:20 AM

Hi Phyllis,WOW!!!What a stunning capture.Beautiful clarity and detail!!!!

6/20/2011 5:18:26 AM

Thanks everyone, I do think she was one of the prettiest bears we saw.

6/20/2011 6:10:24 AM

I'll sure agree with you there, Phyllis...she's magnificent in all her protective Momma Glory. Superb eye contact (a bit scary I would think thru the camera lens!) and wonderful detail...an amazing animal portrait beautifully captured.

6/20/2011 11:50:53 AM

She's awesome, as is your capture of her, Phyllis!!

6/20/2011 12:20:59 PM

Bears will protect their cubs to the death. I would not want to tangle with her. Excellent capture Phyllis

6/22/2011 7:36:07 AM

Magnificent creature and magnificent capture of her, Phyllis! The detail is quite awesome...what a great photo trip this was!

7/5/2011 7:43:15 PM

AMAZING clarity!! WOW!

7/7/2011 4:43:20 PM

What a beauty! Great dof too!

7/13/2011 8:46:25 PM

Thanks Val, Julie B., Emile, Rona, Kara and Chris!

7/14/2011 6:12:18 AM

Congrats on your fab finalist

7/28/2011 6:45:58 PM

Beautiful and excellent finalist, Phyllis!

Congratulations!
Debby

7/28/2011 6:56:58 PM

Congratulations on your Finalist!!!

7/28/2011 6:57:04 PM

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist!

7/28/2011 7:18:32 PM

A big congratulations my friend,WTG Phyllis!!!

7/28/2011 7:26:57 PM

Congratulations Phyllis! That silver button looks so good on this image. Good luck in the finals.

7/28/2011 7:47:23 PM

Huge congratulations on your outstanding Finalist, Phyllis!!

7/28/2011 7:56:44 PM

Big Congrats!

7/28/2011 9:19:21 PM

I am putting my money on First Place Gold, Phyllis. Hope the judges agree. CONGRATZ on the Finalist!!!

UB.

7/29/2011 12:54:51 AM

Outstanding Finalist, Phyllis!!! Many congratulations!!

7/29/2011 1:42:53 AM

congratulations on your wonderful finalist!!!

7/29/2011 5:07:02 AM

Beautiful capture, Phyllis! Congrats!

7/29/2011 5:31:27 AM

He is big...Congratulations!

7/29/2011 6:08:48 AM

Incredible image, Phyllis.
Congratulations.
;0) CC

7/29/2011 6:17:12 AM

Congratulations on this outstanding finalist, Phyllis!!

7/29/2011 6:29:55 AM

Thanks so much yall!!!

7/29/2011 6:35:19 AM

Congrats on a another terrific finalist, Phyllis.

7/29/2011 6:48:25 AM

I think we'll see it again! Congratulations!

7/29/2011 6:58:13 AM

Congrats on this stunning capture!!!

7/29/2011 7:10:26 AM

Congratulations on your awesome finalist!!

7/29/2011 7:35:26 AM

Huge congratulations, Phyllis! She looks so incredibly realistic, I'm expecting a warning growl from my speakers!! :) All the very best in the upcoming round! ~Val

7/29/2011 7:36:29 AM

Thanks so very much for your comments everyone! Val, your descriptions are always the best.

7/29/2011 7:45:08 AM

Congratulation on this awesome finalist
Phyllis and so very well deserved!

jo ann c.

7/29/2011 8:04:24 AM

Congratulations, Phyllis on your amazing finalist!

7/29/2011 8:12:04 AM

AMAZING-Congratulations & good luck, PHyllis!

7/29/2011 9:11:08 AM

Fantastic Finalist Fillis! Ha, just had to do that! Congratulations and well deserved!

7/29/2011 10:25:00 AM

Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Phyllis.

7/29/2011 10:37:57 AM

Congratulations on your finalist, Phyllis.

7/29/2011 10:48:05 AM

Congrats on a beautiful winner, Phyllis.

7/29/2011 1:14:58 PM

Congrats on your win, Phyllis!

7/29/2011 1:29:46 PM

Congratulations, Phyllis on your stunning win!

7/29/2011 1:42:14 PM

Perfect capture, Phyllis! Such amazing clarity and intensity. Congratulations!

7/29/2011 1:44:22 PM

You are just amazing - photographer extraordinaire! Am I making you blush?? :) Huge congratulations, Phyllis - a beautiful Gold Winner!

7/29/2011 1:45:37 PM

Beautiful wildlife image, Phyllis! Congrats!

7/29/2011 1:50:26 PM

gorgeous winner, congratulations!!!

7/29/2011 1:57:59 PM

Congratulations on your win Phyllis!

7/29/2011 2:12:31 PM

Huge Congratulations on your Winner!

7/29/2011 2:42:32 PM

Congrats Phyllis on your great winner.

7/29/2011 2:43:08 PM

Congrats Phyllis on both your winning images. The details in his face are incredible.

7/29/2011 3:34:25 PM

Just wonderful Phyllis - congrats on your win!

7/29/2011 3:46:15 PM

Congrats Phyllis!

7/29/2011 3:48:23 PM

I knew we'd see at least one "bear" winners, Phyllis!! This one's a favorite (like all the others)! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ON ANOTHER GOLD WINNER!

7/29/2011 4:05:58 PM

WTG, Phyllis! Huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING GOLD WINNER! Deb

7/29/2011 4:24:56 PM

Fabulous winner! WTG Phyllis! :-) k

7/29/2011 4:25:42 PM

WTG Phyllis!! Congrats on this excellent winner!!

7/29/2011 4:29:26 PM

Congratulations on your second place winner, Phyllis. He is beautiful.

7/29/2011 4:38:37 PM

WOW
An incredible bear shot. We never got this close while in Alaska.
Congrats Phyllis.

7/29/2011 5:18:08 PM

Oh great. I have to follow the licking dog!! lol

Congrats on this fantastic winner!!!

7/29/2011 5:23:14 PM

Congratulations on your beautiful WINNER Phyllis! What a great shot!

7/29/2011 5:41:45 PM

Congratulations on your 2nd Place Gold Winner Phyllis.. I love it!

jo ann c.

7/29/2011 5:50:23 PM

Congratulations on your 2nd Place Gold Winner Phyllis.. I love it!

jo ann c.

7/29/2011 5:51:25 PM

Huge congratulations on your FABULOUS Gold winner, Phyllis!!

7/29/2011 6:55:52 PM

Thanks so much for your wonderful (and comical) comments everyone!!! Congrats to all the June finalists and winners!

7/29/2011 7:10:46 PM

CONGRATULATIONS on this Awesome Winning image, Phyllis!

7/29/2011 7:27:20 PM

Huge congrats on this well deserved Gold Winner, Phyllis!

7/29/2011 10:37:10 PM

CONGRATULATIONS on your well earned Gold Winner, Phyllis!
Marvelous capture of this beautiful bear!

7/29/2011 11:03:11 PM

Imagine it. Feel it. Receive it. Congratulations, your entry was very special and thanks for sharing it with all of us. Merna Nobile

7/30/2011 12:02:01 AM

Congratulations on this magnificent winner, Phyllis!

7/30/2011 2:13:21 AM

Outstanding work, Phyllis...congrats!

7/30/2011 5:24:46 AM

Hardy congrats on your win, Phyllis, for this awesome image!

Debby

7/30/2011 5:25:06 AM

Excellent work, Phyllis. Congrats on the gold!

7/30/2011 5:47:07 AM

Congratulations on this awesome Gold Winner, Phyllis!!

7/30/2011 5:52:48 AM

Congratulations on your winner, Phyllis!

7/30/2011 6:37:36 AM

Thanks so very much you guys!!!

7/30/2011 7:13:57 AM

Congratulations on your incredible Winner, Phyllis! WTG!

7/30/2011 7:31:11 AM

A big congratulations,Phyllis.WTG my friend!!!!

7/30/2011 7:51:08 AM

Congrats on your winner...love it

7/30/2011 8:46:02 AM

Congratulations to you, Phyllis, on your great winner.

7/30/2011 9:38:35 AM

WOW!!! Amazing capture, Phyllis! HUGE congratulations on your outstanding and well deserved Second Place Win!!!

7/30/2011 2:01:53 PM

Thanks my BP friends!

7/30/2011 4:24:32 PM

Great shot, Phyllis! Congrats on your winner :)

7/30/2011 6:53:02 PM

Huge congrats on a fabulous winner, Phyllis!!!

7/30/2011 6:55:53 PM

Phyllis, Congratulations on your Delightful Winner.

7/30/2011 7:59:29 PM

Wow, that's an awesome shot..congratulations Phyllis!

7/31/2011 7:00:07 AM

I wouldn't mess with her! Excellent capture, and congratulations on your winner, Phyllis!

7/31/2011 8:25:54 AM

Congrats on you winner Phyllis.

7/31/2011 2:55:35 PM

Congratulations Phyllis on your Win!!!

Dominick

8/1/2011 12:28:55 AM

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S.......on this terrific Winner!!!!

UB.

8/1/2011 2:52:12 AM

Thank you so very much everyone!!! ☺

8/1/2011 5:10:49 AM

Congratulations on your gold win Phyllis.

8/1/2011 3:24:44 PM

Congratulations on getting this bear his well deserved gold, Phyllis!

8/2/2011 12:24:45 PM

Simply beautiful, Phyllis. Huge congrats on this beautiful win.

8/3/2011 10:23:04 AM

Thanks Heather, Karen and Mary Beth!!!

8/3/2011 12:34:56 PM

Such a gorgeous image Phyllis! Congratulations on your WIN!

8/6/2011 11:00:22 AM

Thanks Erica!

8/6/2011 2:00:45 PM

Excellent winner Phyllis - congratulations!

8/9/2011 12:28:35 AM

Congratulations again---on the feature in the Snapshot Newsletter!

8/23/2011 4:48:29 AM

Congratulations on your Snapshot feature

8/23/2011 5:16:33 AM

Beautiful shot Phyliss. Love the composition and the lighting is wonderful. Outstanding capture.

8/23/2011 3:04:41 PM

Congratulations on your win and feature. Outstanding work Phyllis!!

8/25/2011 1:58:52 PM

...and congratulations once more...! Perhaps one more time? ;) Good luck!

8/25/2011 4:16:20 PM