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At the Keyboard: RHIANNON


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   At the Keyboard: RHIANNON
At the Keyboard: RHIANNON

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Our granddaughter, whose performances invariably make me cry, entertains the family --Thanksgiving, 2008. Her cousin, Daniel listens, enraptured. He has now grown to six feet and Rhiannon is a sophomore at Amherst.
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Tempus Fugit!
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This is an "archival" rework, using Nik Silver Efex 2.
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Michelle Alton

 
 
 

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This is beautiful and thoughtful..just love the light.


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July 07, 2011

 

Bob Cammarata
  Excellent composition!
This really works in black and white.


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July 07, 2011

 

Avril Young
  you have a winner here Michelle, fantastic tones and Black and white capture...really stunning...wish I could hear the music ;)


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July 07, 2011

 

Gregory R. Gaskin
  Really Michelle, you just keep amazing me with your B&W photos. The lighting had to make this a difficult exposure. It is framed perfectly and including the young man on the right was the perfect item to make this a sure winner.


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July 07, 2011

 

Jack Gaskin
  WHAT THEY SAID ++++
Really great work

HAPPY SHOOTING
Jack


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July 07, 2011

 

Tiia Vissak
  great tones, light, pov & mood!


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July 07, 2011

 
- John Rivera

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  Great b/w capture. Love the expression on Daniel.


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July 07, 2011

 

Gord MacEachern
  Hope I stay connected to comment on this priceless image Michelle! It reminds me of a Norman Rockwell masterpiece!! Hope we have the pleasure of seeing it again!!


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July 07, 2011

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  You hit a Home-Run with this one Michelle - Outstanding moment captured and B&W makes it perfect!!


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July 07, 2011

 

Alan L. Borror
  A fantastic B&W image, Michelle! A winner in my eyes...the tones are magnificent.


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July 07, 2011

 
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  Nice entry for the monthly theme, Michelle.


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July 07, 2011

 

Danny B. Head
  I didn't notice Daniel (like the name lol) until I read your copy.... what a wonderful element to the image!


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July 07, 2011

 

Randy K. Baldwin
  Very nice B&W, great mood.


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July 07, 2011

 

Brett Dolsen
  Stunning moody composition,light and wonderfull tones Michelle!


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July 07, 2011

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Beautifully captured and rendered in B&W, Michelle!


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July 07, 2011

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Lovely B/W capture, Michelle.


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July 07, 2011

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  I can't stop laughing at Daneils face here Michelle! LOL This is such a wonderful shot and the light on it is magical. Outstanding B&W


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July 07, 2011

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  LOVE this.....love his face!


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July 07, 2011

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  This is such a beautiful composition evoking such a thoughtful mood. The lighting is wonderful and the b/w treatment was a perfecdt choice.


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July 07, 2011

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Beautiful light and tones, Michelle. What a lovely scene.


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July 07, 2011

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  You captured a mood here so lovely I can almost hear her play.
Truly beautiful image, Michelle.


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July 07, 2011

 
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  Nice to know they grow up and do well. Lot of people using this plug in.


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July 07, 2011

 

Monnie Ryan
  Awesome work, Michelle! And yes, the more I worry about tempus the more it seems to fugit!


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July 07, 2011

 

Renata Gusciora
  Beautiful! I love the lighting and mood created,Michelle!


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July 07, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  Everything about this is beautifuL! :)


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July 07, 2011

 

Mike Clime
  Excellent capture and beautiful tones, Michelle! Love that song and never knew anyone with that name. I like all of your cool nicknacks. PS - would love to see the human orangutan.


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July 07, 2011

 

Renee Doyle
  Wonderful tones and mood in this beautiful capture Michelle!!!
p.s. - yep - same froggie family :-)


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July 07, 2011

 

Kerry Hill
  Beautiful Michelle, wonderful tones, mood and light!


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July 07, 2011

 

Brad Harding
  Wonderful entry for the monthly contest. Excellent lighting, mood, and effects.


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July 07, 2011

 

John Connolly
  What an excellent mood capture this is Michelle! The lighting, depth and B&W tones are outstanding! Well done!


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July 07, 2011

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Fantastic image, Michelle!


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July 07, 2011

 

Kathy Cline
  What a beautiful BW shot Michelle! I love NIK.
Super shot,and very worthy of an award!


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July 07, 2011

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Wonderfully magical image, Michelle! :-) k


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July 07, 2011

 
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  A really wonderful shot and something you'll always treasure, Michelle!


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July 07, 2011

 
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  Gorgeous tones and capture and the cousin in the corner puts the shot over the top!!


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July 07, 2011

 

Rony Sagy
  Terrific work, Michelle.


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July 07, 2011

 
- Mariann Kovats

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  Beautiful lighting, tones and capture, Michelle! Really lovely scene!


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July 07, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Marvelous composition, Michelle, and stunning in B&W! The tones and lighting are superb - and I just love little Daniel! I wish my brothers were as enraptured when I played the piano! Bet we see this one again!


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July 07, 2011

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Wonderful B&W image, Michelle...


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July 08, 2011

 

Lynne Morris
  One to be treasured for years to come Michelle, this is beautiful work.


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July 08, 2011

 

Gerri R. Jones
  A beautiful memento, such lovely lighting to set the mood! Wonderful work, Michelle!


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July 08, 2011

 

Ujjwal Mukherjee
  Excellent light and tone in this outstanding B&W presentation,Michelle!!


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July 08, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  This is gorgeous Michelle, lovely tones and light!


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July 08, 2011

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Wow, I love this image, Michelle, the capture and the processing are superb!

Hope to see this in the winners circle!
Debby


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July 09, 2011

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  This is a wonderful image Michelle and the renditon in B&W makes it a classic. I will put my bet on this for an outstanding commendation.


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July 10, 2011

 

Lester A. Garcia
  Other than the superb composition, lighting and tone of the photo, I think the one that should make this a winner is how you placed Daniel in the frame.

With the pianist's back turned the facial expression of the child becomes very vital and Michelle, you have captured a very emotional moment as if one could hear the music being played . . . or even cry.

Fantastic! This has to be one of the best photos of the month. Congratulations!


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July 11, 2011

 
- Erica Murphy

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  I first noticed the light on the music and how pretty it was, then I saw that cute little boy down at the bottom of the frame!! Priceless!!! Winner too I hope.


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July 12, 2011

 

Maria Morrow
  Beautiful Michelle.. this belongs on your wall! Really hope to see this one again..


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July 14, 2011

 

Kim Andelkovic
  Awesome shot :-)


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July 15, 2011

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  Just beautiful Michelle, simply beautiful...
Love how her cousin listens in the corner! Gorgeous Shot!

Smiling Chris


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July 18, 2011

 

john dunne
  wow Michelle. total perfection


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July 21, 2011

 

Renata Gusciora
  Knew it!Huge congratulations on this stunning finalist,Michelle!!!:-)


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August 25, 2011

 
- Wanda Judd

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  Congratulations...beautiful shot and beautiful memories....


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August 25, 2011

 
- Dianne Brin

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  Congrats on your finalists!!


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August 25, 2011

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Very well deserved - Congrats Michelle!


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August 25, 2011

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Fantastic. Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle.


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August 25, 2011

 

Danny B. Head
  Love the light! Congrats!


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August 25, 2011

 

Kim Andelkovic
  Congratulations Michelle on your wonderful finalist :-)


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August 25, 2011

 

Kathy Coombs
  Cogratulations! :)


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August 25, 2011

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  it's a beauty... huge congrats!!!


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August 25, 2011

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Congrats again, Michelle, on another awesome b&w finalist!

Best wishes for the gold!
Debby


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August 25, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  This is so gorgeous Michelle, congrats!


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August 25, 2011

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  Congrations Michelle. This is a masterpiece.


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August 25, 2011

 
southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

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  This is just beautiful, Michelle, congratulations on your finalist.


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August 25, 2011

 

Karen Celella
  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Michelle.


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August 25, 2011

 

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  Very dramatic


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August 25, 2011

 

Mukesh Srivastava
  A Big congrats for another Silver and good luck for the GOLD, Michelle!!!!!


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August 25, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  A huge congrats on your finalist!!!! :)


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August 25, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  I don't know which one I would vote for, Michelle - both of your finalists are superb captures and exemplars of excellence in B&W. But one will get the GOLD, surely!!!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your superb FINALIST and Good luck in the next round!


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August 25, 2011

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  Congrats Michelle.. Simply Awesome!
Smiling CHRIS


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August 25, 2011

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Michelle, congratulations


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August 25, 2011

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  Looking for the gold on this one Michelle! Good luck!


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August 25, 2011

 

Gina Cormier
  Congrats on this beautiful image!


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August 25, 2011

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations on yet another fantastic finalist Michelle.


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August 26, 2011

 

Marijana Fajgl
  Another fantastic finalist, Michelle! Congratulations!


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August 26, 2011

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Fantastic Finalist, Michelle! Beautiful work! Congratulations!


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August 26, 2011

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  Oh, this one makes every hair on my arm stand up with goosebumps...my usual bizarre indication of a winner. :) Sure hope my "indicator" is still functioning accurately...this is a winner if I ever saw one! Huge congratulations on a fine Finalist...I'm looking to see this one in the Winner's Circle! Best of Luck!


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August 26, 2011

 

frank w. degenhardt
  A masterpeace my friend. So beautiful. CONGRATULATIONS on this FINALIST my friend. Amazing work.


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August 26, 2011

 

Marcel J. Fernandez
  My pick for a Winner. Exceptional work, Michelle. Congratulations!


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August 26, 2011

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congrats on this super finalist Michelle, just loved this!

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August 26, 2011

 

Eivor Kuchta
  This is wonderful, Michelle! I can almost hear the music. Such a great idea to have little Daniel in the corner to enhance the feeling in the image! Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round!


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August 26, 2011

 
emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  Great month for Michelle and another outstanding finalist for my friend


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August 26, 2011

 
- Erica Murphy

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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Michelle! Love the light!


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August 26, 2011

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  Congratulations on another awesome finalist, Michelle.


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August 26, 2011

 

David M. Montero
  Wonderful lighting Michelle. Congratulations on your Finalist selection.


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August 26, 2011

 

Bill Johnson
  Michelle, Congrats on your selections as a finalist. Good luck!


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August 26, 2011

 

Ming Liu
  Michell, congratulations again. Good luck to the second run.


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August 26, 2011

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Nicely done; congratulations!


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August 27, 2011

 

Lori Carlson
  This is so gorgeous and story-telling. Lovely treatment. Congrats, Michelle! =)


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August 27, 2011

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  A Masterpiece, Michelle! Congratulations, my friend!


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August 28, 2011

 

Linda Blair
  Congratulations on your wonderful finalist!!


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August 29, 2011

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is a wonderful story-telling image, Michelle! Congratulations on your OUTSTANDING finalist! Deb


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August 29, 2011

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  It is beautiful! Congratulations Michelle!


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August 29, 2011

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Congratulations on this finalist award Michelle. It was one of my favourites.


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September 01, 2011

 

Sharon Sawyer
  Beautifully captured and a wonderful finalist!!! HUGE congratulations!!!


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September 01, 2011

 

Merna L. Nobile
 


Great photographers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.
Congratulations for your achievement, August, 25, 2011. Merna


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September 07, 2011

 
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