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With Gratitude


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   With Gratitude
With Gratitude
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William C. Raco

 
 
 
- William C. Raco

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With this month's theme being gratitude, and with Thanksgiving arriving tomorrow, I am well aware of all the blessings I've received in my life.
One of those bright spots is the Better Photo community and all the fine folks that inhabit this site.
I have been treated so incredibly well by all of you.
I am still overwhelmed by the gracious posts and well wishes from so many of you on my recent birthday.
I have all of you to be so thankful for…..

And that brings me to someone to whom I am most grateful
The woman who has become my mentor and my friend.
Any improvement I have made as a photographer in the past year is a direct reflection of her advice, her teaching and her assistance.
She inspires me daily with her work, her artistry, her heart and her friendship.
With appreciation, with admiration, and with gratitude, I dedicate this photo of your favorite Calla Lilies to you, Kathleen Clemons
Thank you,

bill


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November 24, 2004

 

Janet L. Skinner
  How beautiful, Bill....


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November 24, 2004

 

Paul C. Gazzanigo
  Simply beautiful, Bill. Wonderul and touching sentiment ... it's nice to see class.


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November 24, 2004

 

Alan L. Borror
  Great photo and great post, Bill!!!


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November 24, 2004

 

Alan L. Borror
  Great photo and great post, Bill!!!


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November 24, 2004

 

Tom Andersen
  Marvelous photo and tribute, Bill!


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November 24, 2004

 

Kathleen Clemons
  This is an incredible find, Bill, and a lovely photo. When I am rich and famous, I'll have to order a gate like this. Thank you very much for your kind words. :)


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November 24, 2004

 

Sharon Day
  Beautiful shot, Bill!!! Wonderful tribute to friendship and blessings!


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November 24, 2004

 

Dolores Neilson
  bill...this is beautifully composed with wonderful graphical appeal.

Your sentiment is so very touching, it brought tears to my eyes. Yes, Kathleen is a special person indeed and an amazing photographer. Wishing you both a wonderful Thanksgiving.


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November 24, 2004

 

Paul Michko
  Bill, you've brought a tear to my eyes. This is by far the best tribute to a fantastic lady and excellent Photographer. Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone.


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November 24, 2004

 

Joy Brown
  Wonderful image and tribute, Bill!


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November 24, 2004

 

Cathy Gregor
  Beautiful image, Bill!
-cathy


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November 24, 2004

 

Ronald Balthazor
  You've brought home the flowers this time, Bill. Nice message and tribute.


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November 24, 2004

 

Karma Wilson
  Beautiful tribute!

Karma


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November 24, 2004

 

S J
  Beautiful image with nice light, composition and details, Bill! Very nice dedication!


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November 24, 2004

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Beautiful image and tribute to Kathleen, Bill! I, and am sure many other BP Photographers, share in your admiration of her, her fine work, and support to others.

Happy Thanksgiving!
Debby


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November 24, 2004

 

Cathy T. Vettes
  The photo is absolutly beautiful Bill.. I love it..And your words are just as beautiful and fitting. Have a wonderful Holiday!!


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November 24, 2004

 

Marie Fields
  Wonderful image and special sentiment, Bill! Happy Thanksgiving!


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November 24, 2004

 

Donna W. Neal
  Very nice photo and wonderful tribute from one fine photographer to another!

Happy Thanksgiving Bill...:)


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November 24, 2004

 

Mellanie
  What a great shot and fantastic tribute, Bill!


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November 24, 2004

 

Charlene Bayerle
  This is beautiful Bill and a wonderful tribute to Kathleen!!!!


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November 24, 2004

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Beautiful image and tribute to Kathleen, bill!


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November 24, 2004

 

Murry Grigsby
  Nice find, image and tribute Bill! I have to agree, Kath is the best darn photographer in Harpswell, Maine :0)


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November 24, 2004

 
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  Nicely done Bill.... A great find! Jeff


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November 24, 2004

 

Michael Allen
  A wonderful Thanksgiving shot and warm tribute, Bill.

Terrific job on that beautiful gate!

..mike ;-]


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November 24, 2004

 

cj patterson
  wonderful shot! and fantastic tribute...you speak so eloquently bill...very nice sentiment!!!


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November 24, 2004

 

Donna J. Taff
  This is so beautiful, Bill!!!!


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November 24, 2004

 

Dan Holm
  Beautiful shot and a wonderful tribute, Bill! Excellent shot and presentation!


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November 24, 2004

 

Shirley L. Carpenter
  Beautiful image and words Bill!! Excellent!!


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November 24, 2004

 
- Susan T. Evans

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  Awesome Image Bill, beautiful words, Happy Thanksgiving.


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November 24, 2004

 

Stephen Zacker
  Wonderful image and nice words Bill!


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November 24, 2004

 
- William C. Raco

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  Thank you all so much for the kind words about the photo, and of Kathleen.
You are such a great group of photographers and friends.
My very best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving to each of you and your families.

bill


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November 24, 2004

 

Janet Detota
  Such an amazing capture and wonderful message! Happy Thanksgiving to you, too, Bill!!


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November 24, 2004

 
- Diane Addonizio

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  Beautiful tribute, Bill!


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November 24, 2004

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Beautiful Image And Find Bill Nice Tribute:-)
You And Your Family Have A Great Thanksgiving!


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November 24, 2004

 
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  Lovely, Bill. Your words are so touching.

Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving!


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November 24, 2004

 

Paula Showen
  What a beautiful image and message, Bill.

Have a very wonderful Thanksgiving!


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November 24, 2004

 

Amy N. Cappelli
  Bill, Happy Thanksgiving! You are a true example of living life through empathy, compassion, beauty and above all gratitude. You are the great teacher for all of us. I could easily sing your praises as an artist; but today, a day of Thanksgiving, I must tell you that my heart has expanded even more and so happily since I have been welcomed into this circle of friends. Bill, thank you so much for the art of your photography and the art of your friendship.
This is a lovely image :-)


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November 25, 2004

 
- William C. Raco

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  Thank you all so much.
Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!

bill


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November 25, 2004

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Hi Bill!! What a most beautiful tribute!! I am teary eyed. Great image!! Take care and have a most wonderful day!!


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November 25, 2004

 

Elisabeth A. Gay
  Beautiful sentiment, and a really super shot.
Ann


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November 26, 2004

 
- William C. Raco

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  Thank you very much, Donna and Ann!
I hope you both had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day

bill


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November 26, 2004

 

Lucia De Giovanni
  Bill, you exemplify the reason why people are so thrilled to be a part of this community - it's such talented and humble people like you who keep the spirit of Thanksgiving alive - thank you, for your support, your kind words, for always being there - and for sharing your beautiful photographs!


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November 26, 2004

 
- William C. Raco

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Thank you so much for the very kind comments, Lucia.
best wishes,

bill


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November 27, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Bill, the gate was an amazingly beautiful find.
Your lighting and composition brought out that beauty to a wondrous degree.

Your tribute to Kathleen surpasses it all.
Thank you for being such an integral, supportive part of this great betterphoto community.
May your holiday season be a joyful one from Thanksgiving until 2005 begins!


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November 27, 2004

 
- William C. Raco

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  Thank you, Mary.
You are very kind and generous.
I appreciate your comments so much!

bill


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November 27, 2004

 
StoneHorseStudios.com - Eric Highfield

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  Congratulations, Bill! on this wonderful Tribute and Finalist!!


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December 15, 2004

 

Lucia De Giovanni
  Congratulations on your Finalist Bill!


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December 15, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  SO well deserved, Bill ~
CONGRATULATIONS!


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December 15, 2004

 

S J
  Congrats again, Bill! This is so beautiful!!!


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December 15, 2004

 

Carol Brill
  What an inspiring presentation, Bill, I'm sorry I missed it the first time around! Congratulations on reaching the finals and best of luck to you!


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December 15, 2004

 

Patricia Marroquin
  Wow, I missed this lovely tribute to Kath last month. This is so beautiful; the detail is amazing. Congrats, Bill!


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December 16, 2004

 

Alan L. Borror
  Congratulations, Bill and good luck in the next round!


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December 16, 2004

 

Kathleen Clemons
  As you might expect, I am sooooo happy to see this in the finals! Congratulations, and thank you once again for your kind and thoughtful words.


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December 16, 2004

 
- Diane Addonizio

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  Congratulations, Bill!


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December 16, 2004

 

Amy N. Cappelli
  Congratulations Bill!


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December 16, 2004

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Congratulations on another wonderful finalist, Bill!

Best Wishes,
Debby


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December 16, 2004

 

Patricia A. Kuniega
  As soon as I saw the calla lilies I knew who the dedication was for! Still a beautiful and heartfelt statement! Congratulations and good luck, Bill!

p.s. I can't imagine finding such a beautiful fence. It's really incredible!


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December 16, 2004

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Missed this one the first time around, wonderfully taken and said Bill, congratulations!


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December 16, 2004

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Congratulations Bill!


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December 16, 2004

 

Donna J. Taff
  Congrat's, Bill!!!


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December 16, 2004

 

Dolores Neilson
  Yep...this is a winner! Congrats on your superb finalist!


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December 16, 2004

 

Jessica McCollam
  Very touching and beautiful, William. Congratulations!


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December 16, 2004

 

Patrick Campbell
  Congrats Bill on your lovely fence photo making the finals. Your comments about Kathleen are very special. I agree that she is one talented and nice lady! I would know, having been in some classes here with her.


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December 16, 2004

 

Cindy Paquette
  So well deserved Bill! Congratulations!


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December 16, 2004

 

Stacey A. Bates
  Simply Beautiful Bill, many congratuations to you!!


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December 16, 2004

 

Donna W. Neal
  Bill,
Congratulations on this well deserved image. Good luck on the next round


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December 16, 2004

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Congratulations,On A Great Finalist Bill:-)


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December 16, 2004

 
- Susan T. Evans

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  Congrats Bill on this awesome finalists and all you many other finalists!!!!! Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!! well deserved!!!!


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December 16, 2004

 

Tom Andersen
  Congratulations, Bill!


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December 16, 2004

 

Karen Bacon
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Bill!


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December 16, 2004

 

Elisabeth A. Gay
  Congratulations Bill!!
Ann


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December 16, 2004

 

Donna L. Cuic
  Beautiful image William. Congrats!


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December 16, 2004

 

Kathleen F. Greer
  Big Congrats Bill!!!


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December 16, 2004

 
- William C. Raco

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  Thank you!
You are all so kind!

bill


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December 16, 2004

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Huge CONGRATULATIONS on another excellent image and Finalist, bill! The expression of gratitude for Kathleen is ingrained in your character! Thanks again for all of our wonderous and masterful images!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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December 16, 2004

 

Nobu Nagase
  Many congratulations, Bill!!!


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December 16, 2004

 
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  Congrats, Bill. Well deserved!


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December 16, 2004

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Many congratulations and good luck, Bill!


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December 16, 2004

 

Debra Booth
  Beautiful image and sentiment, Bill! Congrats!!


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December 17, 2004

 

Sharon Day
  Congratulations, Bill! Good luck next round!


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December 17, 2004

 

Lee Ann Sahagun - Poling
  Gosh, this is gorgeous! Congrats on making here so far... I'm sure you will be going further. Excellent image!


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December 17, 2004

 
- William C. Raco

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  Thank you all so much!!!
Happy Holidays to each of you and yours.

bill


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December 17, 2004

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Beautiful image!! Congratulations, Bill!!!


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December 18, 2004

 

Janet Detota
  Congratulations!!!


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December 18, 2004

 

Jennifer Rennison
  Beautiful tribute Bill, Congratulations on your finalist!!


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December 20, 2004

 
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