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Ashes to ashes, dust to dust


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
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Dale Hardin

 
 
 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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Dale, this is absolutely engaging. It looks like a shot from Bodie but probably from a different place. This is the way they used to make them I guess.


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July 12, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
  Thank you Reynaldo. Not from Bodie. Took this in the desert at a private ranch that had been overrun by fire a few years before. There are a few more images from the location in my gallery.


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July 12, 2011

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Oh how I love this image Dale. The angle and lighting with all that glorious texture and grunge make it so beautiful.


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July 14, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
  Thank you Heather. Perhaps we could introduce this to your "Discarded Relic" and get some toy cars for the grand kids. :o)


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July 14, 2011

 

Brad Harding
  Love the rust, great effects with this wonderful capture.


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July 15, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
  Thank you very much Brad. For those that like cars, give a visit to Brad's gallery for a super nice collection.


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July 15, 2011

 

Mike F. Anderson
  Dale, you did a great job on the treatment of this image to enhance the whole concept!


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July 17, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
  Thank you Mike. I really enjoyed your gallery. Noticed a number of shots from the Oregon coast. Will be up that way in September around Lincoln City.


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July 17, 2011

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Love this one. Congratulations on your finalist, Dale.


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August 25, 2011

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  Wonderful finalist Dale, Congratulations!


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August 25, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
  Thank you Bojan and Reynaldo.


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August 25, 2011

 

Wm Nosal
  Beauty, Dale!
Congratulations


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August 25, 2011

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  Hey Dale. Glad to find you here! Congratulations on your well deserved finalist . Good luck at the next level


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August 25, 2011

 
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  Beautiful work, congratulations on your finalist!


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August 25, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
  Wm, Phyllis and Carol, thanks so much. I truly appreciate it.


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August 25, 2011

 
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  Always love these old relics and you did an awesome job in the DD, Dale. Congratulations on this fantastic finalist.


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August 26, 2011

 

Arthur Bohlmann
  Yet another very big CONGRALUATIONS


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August 26, 2011

 

David M. Montero
  Nice find. Congratulations on your Finalist selection Dale.


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August 26, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
  Thanks everyone. You're very kind to offer such nice comments.


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August 26, 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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August 26, 2011

 
- Michael Kelly

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  Almost could be a painting - Congratulations Dale!


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August 26, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
  Thanks so much Merna and Mike.


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August 26, 2011

 

Mike F. Anderson
  Congratulations on your finalist, Dale!


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August 27, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
  Thank you Mike. Love your wonderfully diverse gallery.


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August 27, 2011

 

Aimee C. Eisaman
  Yep I'm glad this one got some recognition....really love all that texture. Congrats on your finalist! :~)


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August 29, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
  thanks Aimee. Gonna miss you at Vegas.


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August 29, 2011

 
- Irene Colling

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  Your textured background perfectly compliments the rusty look of the old car.

Great photo and effects Dale.
Congratulations on the excellent Finalist photo.


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August 31, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
  thank you Irene.


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August 31, 2011

 

Patricia White
  What you did with this makes it look more from its time. All weathered and left to the elements to rust away.


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September 27, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
  thank you Patricia.


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September 27, 2011

 
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