11/16/2011 4:23:52 AM

This is Outstanding Val!! Autumn just arrived here in the past 2 weeks!

11/16/2011 4:36:29 AM

This is soooo beautiful Val ... colors are gorgeous!

11/16/2011 4:55:38 AM

Hi Val,Glad to hear you have some cooler weather my friend.Beautiful capture,wonderful and detail!!!!!

11/16/2011 5:06:26 AM

lovely and colorful capture

11/16/2011 5:32:48 AM

Wow - fabulous capture, Val!

11/16/2011 6:06:30 AM

Good Morning Val...Perfect title for a beautiful image. I am still waiting for those momarchs to travel into our area. Have a great day.

11/16/2011 6:38:43 AM

Outstanding color and clarity in this beautiful and well composed capture. Great work, Val.

11/16/2011 6:40:58 AM

Beautiful colors and capture!

11/16/2011 6:47:59 AM

Val, I knew this was yours before I even looked at your name!!
Your images never cease to amaze me!!
Big time winner here in my book, hope it gets recognized as so!!!!

11/16/2011 7:49:00 AM

I totally agree with Gord...a Grand Prize winner! Your work is stunning!

11/16/2011 10:24:12 AM

Beautiful Monarch image, Val! Pretty colors!

11/16/2011 11:13:08 AM

Of course I think it's gorgeous! :)

11/16/2011 7:45:35 PM

If it were up to me I'd give this the GP next month - gorgeous capture and utterly gorgeous result my friend!

11/17/2011 1:22:25 AM

And some are on their way to Ca!! Love the detail on this shot from the hair on the Monarch's back to the hair on the leaves, Val! Just beautiful!

11/17/2011 8:18:12 AM

This is absolutely beautiful, Val! I love the rich colors and the compositon of butterfly to flower is just perfect!

11/17/2011 8:44:53 AM

Thanks so much everyone - greatly appreciated!!

11/17/2011 11:41:24 AM

This is gorgeous, waw the colors are amazing, bravo Val

11/17/2011 3:31:51 PM

WOW - I SOOOO LOVE this, Val... simply stunning work!!!

11/17/2011 5:19:16 PM

Gloriously GORGEOUS, Val! :-) k

11/17/2011 6:55:41 PM

Amazing color and beauty captured in this wonderful image, Val! You've done a great job capturing the Indian summer feel here! So glad the heat has stopped!!

11/18/2011 1:30:20 PM

Awesome, Val. Love the texture on this.

11/18/2011 4:53:00 PM

Wow Val this is stunning!! Love the work you've put into this....so rich and warm.

11/19/2011 3:56:10 AM

Ms V, you've outdone yourself again on this beauty!! I love your use of textures and the colors are just so gorgeous!! Where are your smelling salts!!!

11/19/2011 9:27:54 PM

Beautiful subtle textures applied- the resulting final color blend is perfect. I must admit a little jealousy!

11/20/2011 7:17:07 AM

Val, this is just an outstanding shot. It has great sharpness and detail. Thanks for your most kind words about my 'bridge' photo. I sincerely appreciate it. Have a great week, Bill

11/21/2011 4:05:16 PM

Stupendous and gorgeous, Val!!! A big WOW!!!!

11/21/2011 8:10:08 PM

Here's a favourite and I vote for the Finals already!

11/22/2011 3:25:18 AM

Thanks so much everyone and thank you, Marilyn! :) :)

11/22/2011 8:29:28 AM

What a stunning composition Val. This is simply gorgeous. Your texture work is professional.

11/22/2011 10:23:48 AM

Gorgeous Val. I have not seen a monarch in 3 week but if they are in Austin there is still hope to catch another. Outstanding Detail and love the Bokeh

11/22/2011 2:17:24 PM

Fantastic macro and capture. Really like the bg also

11/23/2011 10:37:34 AM

Oh my, Val, I can't believe I missed commenting on this beauty, LOVE the warm fall colors, and your detail is astounding, so glad you've finally cooled off and can head outside again!!

11/26/2011 4:58:35 AM

Congrats on this super duper "layered" Finalist!!! Whoooooooooo Val :)

12/14/2011 2:44:36 PM

Congrats on this great finalist...way to go!!!

12/14/2011 2:48:32 PM

congrats on this stunning finalist Val!

12/14/2011 3:47:12 PM

Congrats Val on your stunning Finalist.
I hope to see Gold attached to this beauty. Have a great day.

12/14/2011 3:49:52 PM

Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Val.

12/14/2011 4:01:22 PM

Congrats on your stunning and excellent finalist, Val!

Debby

12/14/2011 4:08:09 PM

Gorgeous, Val! Congratulations!

12/14/2011 4:13:27 PM

Congratulations on this very fine image receiving a finalist award. Good luck.

12/14/2011 4:18:41 PM

Stunning Finalist! Congrats~

12/14/2011 4:41:34 PM

Outstanding finalist Ms. Val....so happy to see this one again, now lets see some gold!

12/14/2011 5:33:46 PM

Fabulous Val, congrats!

12/14/2011 6:35:29 PM

Huge congrats and very best luck with this gorgeous finalist, Val!!!

12/14/2011 7:01:52 PM

Beautiful, Val, love the colors and texture. Congratulations on your finalist!

12/14/2011 7:22:04 PM

Congrats on your beautiful finalist Val!

12/14/2011 7:29:44 PM

WOW! I can't believe I missed this one earlier, Val! Certainly one of the all-time outstanding monarch captures I've ever seen! Not only is your detail and clarity exquisite, your use of textures to bring out the Indian Summer mood is simply brilliant! A most spectacular finalist that would only be made more perfect with Gold!

12/14/2011 8:06:12 PM

Congratulations on your stunning finalist Valarie.

12/14/2011 8:23:13 PM

Congrats on this stunning finalist Val - best of luck next round!

12/14/2011 8:43:03 PM

This must bring home the gold, Val -- it's simply gorgeous. Terrific combination of detail and softness. I love the subtle use of the texture. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round.

12/15/2011 5:21:31 AM

Simply STUNNING and such a worthy Finalist.... LOVE this, Val!!! WTG friend!!

12/15/2011 6:30:39 AM

Congratulations Val on outstanding finalist.

12/15/2011 6:34:14 AM

Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Val...sure to get the gold!

jo ann c.

12/15/2011 8:18:05 AM

Huge congrats on this awesome Finalist and good luck in the next round, Val!

12/15/2011 8:22:32 AM

Beautiful. Congratulations on your finalist, Val.

12/15/2011 8:23:13 AM

WTG Val! Congratulations!!!

12/15/2011 9:20:08 AM

Congrats on your very well deserved finalist, Ms V!!!

12/15/2011 12:22:51 PM

Absolutely gorgeous, Val. Congratulations!

12/15/2011 3:21:27 PM

Thank you everyone! Just wheeled back into town and found this - a nice surprise! Hope to catch up with all of you tonight!

12/15/2011 4:24:40 PM

Congratulations on a Beautiful and Outstanding Finalist image, Val!

12/15/2011 6:24:05 PM

Beautiful detail! Love the background textures too! Congrats!

12/15/2011 6:25:33 PM

Love the background textures. This is stunning! Congratulation,Val.

12/16/2011 12:07:23 AM

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Val!!

12/16/2011 1:18:17 AM

Congratulations on this well deserved finalist, Val, WTG!! I wish you the best of luck in the next rounds!!

12/16/2011 3:56:58 AM

MY GAWD WOMAN!!!!!!!!!
This is magnificent!!!! Congrats on this well deserved image!!

pop the cork....I'll be right over!!

12/16/2011 2:35:10 PM

Can't get any prettier than this, Ms V!! Congrats on your well deserved win!

12/16/2011 2:36:41 PM

Huge congrats on your very fabulous winner, Val!!

12/16/2011 2:39:34 PM

Fantastic, Valarie - great big CONGRATULATIONS!!

12/16/2011 2:46:03 PM

Beautiful image, Val! Congrats on your win!

12/16/2011 3:33:05 PM

HUGE Congrats Val on this fabulous winner....WTG!!!

12/16/2011 3:49:22 PM

Yea Val!! I am thrilled to see this where it belongs - with a big 1st place GOLD badge on it! GREAT BIG CONGRATULATIONS! Go do something wild and crazy to celebrate this evening!

12/16/2011 3:59:00 PM

So glad to see this get a 1st place, Val!

Hardy congrats!
Debby

12/16/2011 4:11:38 PM

CONGRATULATIONS, Val on this gorgeous winning image!

12/16/2011 4:21:23 PM

Gorgeous image, Val... wonderful comp, color and treatment! Congratulations on your winner!

12/16/2011 4:53:56 PM

I just knew this was going to be a Winner. A HUGE CONGRATULATION Val on a very special photo that deserves all the wonderful comments you are receiving from the BP Members. Have a great day.

12/16/2011 4:54:05 PM

This is just so beautiful, Val, congratulations!

12/16/2011 5:51:15 PM

Congrats Val on your wonderful winner.

12/16/2011 6:03:44 PM

Big Congratulations on this outstanding First Place Winner Val!

12/16/2011 6:47:32 PM

Congratulations on your First Place Winner!

12/16/2011 6:49:25 PM

Thanks so much everyone! I appreciate the kind congratulations and generous support very much! Hope you all have a great evening!!

12/16/2011 6:49:42 PM

HUGE, HUGE congratulations on your STUNNING and SO well deserved First Place Winner, Val! So VERY happy for you, my friend!!!

12/16/2011 6:49:57 PM

Knew you could do it, Congrats on your win! :)

12/16/2011 7:17:33 PM

Knew you could do it, Congrats on your win! :)

12/16/2011 7:17:33 PM

Knew you could do it, Congrats on your win! :)

12/16/2011 7:17:33 PM

Both your image, Val, and your description are sheer poetry. Congratulations!

12/16/2011 7:33:42 PM

...and a VERY special thanks to you, Ms. Tammy...I thought MAYBE I could (well, sometimes:) but with your kind and generous support with layers and textures, I finally did!!! You are the true epitome of what BP is all about - thanks for all... particularly, your patience! :)

12/16/2011 7:34:14 PM

Huuumonguss congratulations on your
First Place Win, Val! This is one of the best monarch images I have ever seen! WTG!

12/16/2011 7:59:45 PM

WHoo hoo...Ms V! :) This is wonderful and a big congrats to you on this beautiful win!

12/16/2011 8:00:52 PM

Of course it took a Texas butterfly to garner first place :-)...congratulations on this magnificent image Val and the gold it was given!

12/16/2011 8:05:38 PM

I just know talent when I see it girly :) I get called nag at home..LOL :) Congrats again!!

12/16/2011 8:09:26 PM

Congrats on a stunning winner, Val.

12/16/2011 8:13:44 PM

The most beautiful monarch image I've seen..this is truly exquisite, Val! Big congratulations on your 1st place win!!

12/16/2011 8:50:09 PM

Congratulations Valarie! This is so beautiful!!

12/16/2011 8:51:29 PM

Ms. Val I am agog at your talents and presentation!! I'm so very happy for you, congratulations on another spectacular 1st place Winner!

12/16/2011 8:53:48 PM

Yay! So happy to see this beauty with first place Val - so well deserved! Congrats my friend!

12/16/2011 10:05:37 PM

Magical image, Val!
Congratulations on your richly deserved First Place Winner!

12/16/2011 11:51:54 PM

Congratulations on this beautiful winner, Val!

12/17/2011 2:26:07 AM

Fantastic. Congratulations on your win, Val!

12/17/2011 4:00:15 AM

Congratulations on your gorgeous first prize winner, Val!

12/17/2011 4:54:00 AM

PERFECTION
Congrats Val

glitter-graphics.com

12/17/2011 5:55:30 AM

Awesome work and Big congratulations

12/17/2011 5:59:54 AM

A HUGE congratulations, Val, on your Stunning First Place Win!

12/17/2011 6:51:14 AM

Thank you so much everyone!!!!!!

12/17/2011 7:08:11 AM

Woo Hoo!!! This is fabulous, Ms. Val!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved 1st Place Win!!!!! WTG!!! :) (Sorry I haven't been around to comment much lately!)

12/17/2011 7:15:46 AM

Simply gorgeous, Val. Huge congrats on this beautiful Gold.

12/17/2011 7:32:16 AM

Happy to see this bring Gold, Val. Huge CONGRATZ!!!

UB.

12/17/2011 8:15:00 AM

Congratulations

12/17/2011 8:56:06 AM

WTG on this wonderful winner, Val! :-) k

12/17/2011 10:57:33 AM

Congratulations on this incredible GOLD WINNER, Val! Happy for you, my friend!

12/17/2011 12:43:00 PM

What a gorgeous, gorgeous capture, Val! And congratulations for this recognition!

12/17/2011 1:36:32 PM

Gorgeous color and outstanding details. Huge congratulations on your stunning First Place Win, Val!

12/17/2011 1:47:10 PM

Thank you all so very much! I'm very happy, with not just the win (altho, that was a super wonderful surprise! :) but more so for the fine, talented people of the BP community who are so generous with their encouragement and support. Heartfelt thanks to all of you! ~Val

12/17/2011 2:08:41 PM

A big Congratulations my friend,WTG Valarie!!!!!

12/18/2011 9:36:57 AM

CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding FIREST PLACE WINNER Val!! I love it and knew it should be recognized!

jo ann c.

12/18/2011 10:56:36 AM

CONGRATULATIONS Val on First Place Winner.

12/18/2011 12:11:44 PM

Congratulations, Val! Lovely work!

12/18/2011 5:45:19 PM

Huge congratulations on your beautiful winner Val!

12/18/2011 8:52:38 PM

Hey Val, great big congratulations my friend!!!
So very well deserved!!!

12/19/2011 3:21:24 AM

Awesome image and First Place winner, Val! HUGE congratulations to you - very well-deserved!

12/19/2011 6:22:51 AM

Wow Val.I dont know how missed this one. No one captures butterflies better than you!

Congratulations on another fantastic 1st place winner!

12/19/2011 8:22:16 AM

Knew this was going to be a winner, Val. Just a beautiful image. Congratulations on another great 1st place win!

12/19/2011 12:14:51 PM

I'm late to the dance, but CONGRATULATIONS on this First Place Winner, Val!! Merry Christmas!!

12/23/2011 3:34:50 AM

Hey Ms. Val! Just dropping by to wish you and yours a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year in 2012!!!!! :)

12/23/2011 12:46:43 PM

What could be more important in life than to know in our hearts that in everything we have tried to do, we have done our very best?
Congratulations for your magnificent contribution for the month of November, 2011.
Merna Nobile

12/23/2011 6:13:12 PM

congratulations on this fantastic winner Val!

12/26/2011 4:07:44 AM

Hey Ms. Val! Things just aren't the same without you here!

Hope 2012 is a good year for you!!! :)

12/31/2011 2:36:11 PM

Clarity doesn't get any better than this. You've taken everone to school. Great subject to showcase your talent. Congratulations on your first place award Val! Happy New Year!

1/1/2012 1:19:52 PM

Belated congrats Val on this most awesome winner. What fab colors and details. I can see this printed huge and hung.

1/4/2012 1:59:25 PM

Congratulations! A beautiful capture, and great bg.

1/9/2012 8:23:14 PM

On This Delightful 1st place GOLD WIN!

Nature loves you!

-Laura :D

3/7/2012 9:13:49 AM