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What's in my Pocket #2.


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   What's in my Pocket #2.
What's in my Pocket #2.
I have entered this in color, in sepia and now I have worked on it adding a little bit of buzz and darkening it a bit. I hope I haven't darkened it too much. Everyone love's this picture but the judge's. It is one of my personal favorite's so I am trying again.

Donna J. Taff

 
 
 

Donna J. Taff
 

Hey guy's I need an honest answer on this photo. What I want to know is it it too dark. And do you like it?


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April 29, 2005

 

Barbara K. Breitsameter
  I LOVE IT!!! So charming and wonderful expression captured.

It's not too dark - IMO. The only thing is that I would change is slightly offcenter it, cropping a little on the left leaving more space in the direction he is looking.


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April 29, 2005

 

Carla Metzler
  I absolutely love this! What a great pose, expression, and sepia is a great choice, Donna!
Too dark for what? Computer viewing? I don't think so. However, it's possible it may be for printing. The only way I know to know for certain... is to try it.


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April 29, 2005

 

Stacey A. Bates
  I love the tones, and I don't think it is too dark either. Such a cute moment.
Since you asked, I study the image a bit and found a couple nit picky things, but please understand, I really love this photo and would have been very proud if I had taken it!!!
I would try the crop Barbara suggested, also where the light is hitting the pine needles to the right seems a bit gray and my keeps drawing my eye, you might try running a burn brush over it before converting, also in your conversion you have created a bit of a hot spot on his left foot. You can also try to run a sharpening brush with a very low opacity over his eye.


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April 29, 2005

 

Cathy Gregor
  What a beautiful portrait, Donna!
Very nicely done!


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April 29, 2005

 
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  Very nice..Shelly


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April 29, 2005

 

Jessica McCollam
  So Adorable, Donna! Great shot!:)


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April 29, 2005

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  This is EXCELLENT, Donna!! I LOVE it!!!


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April 29, 2005

 

Judy A. Lawhon
  Oh Donna....I don't know about those judges, either....this is one of the cutest photos I have ever seen on BP.
It doesn't seem too dark to me...just great work!! JL


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April 29, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou so much for the great comment's, Barbara, Carla, Stacy, Cathy, Shelly, Jessica, Colette and Judy!!!Thank's for the advice. I can crop it but I don't know how to use a burn brush or sharpening brush.


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April 29, 2005

 

Jessica L. Richard
  this picture looks great to me. I love it, too cute!


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April 29, 2005

 

Paul Michko
  I loved it befor and I'm lovin it again, Donna.


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April 29, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  How cute, Donna!


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April 29, 2005

 

Mellanie
  This is too cute for words, donna!


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April 29, 2005

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Donna, just a gorgeous image, you know as long as you like it, doesnt matter what anyone thinks, but I know what you mean

Stan Kwasniowski


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April 29, 2005

 

Karen Bacon
  I hope it gets the recognition it deserves this time!This is fantastic Donna!


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April 29, 2005

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  I think this is adorable! Great shot, Donna!


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April 29, 2005

 

Dan Holm
  Gorgeous treatment and presentation on this VERY cute and memorable shot, Donna!!


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April 29, 2005

 
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  Love the sepia tones! Cute boy and pants!!


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April 29, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Very cute image, Donna!


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April 29, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Donna this is a darling picture of this little boy. Love the sepia tones.

PRECIOUS..........Kerby


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April 29, 2005

 
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  wow! I think this is it! great, fantastic, & excellent !!


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April 29, 2005

 

Michael McCook
  I love this shot! I looked at it in color in your gallery. I prefer this version. I agree with Stacey and Barbara on the cropping and the gray area on the lower right. Fix those few things and I think you'll have a winner!!!


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April 29, 2005

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  I know what you mean about the judges.. They over look my favorites every month.. oh well.. This is a WINNER in my book Donna.. This is the first time I've seen this so I don't have anything to compare it to.. But I love it!! The tones, the pose,, Such a sweet childhood moment captured.. Good luck with it this month!!


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April 29, 2005

 

Goshka G.
  It's the first time I'm seeing it too, Donna, and it's a winner in my book as well (though the cropping suggested could only improve it). And I am all for reentering our favorites because you just never know...


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April 29, 2005

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Donna, this is a magical moment that you both will remember! It is indeed rich in colors, contents, creativity, and composition. I believe you can see we all are supportative of this little jewel!


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April 29, 2005

 

Jennifer Rennison
  Adorable, Donna! He has such a cute expression, love the tones and doesn't look to dark to me!


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April 29, 2005

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Hi Donna! Like Barbara Said A Crop Off The Left And A Smidgeon Off The Top!
Stacey Had A Great Idea Too With The Hot Spots,It Is a Great Photo And Should Do Well!I Dont Think Its To Dark Either, It Looks Great In Sepia!!


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April 29, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou you all for the wonderful comment's and encouragement. I relly do appreciate it so much.


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April 29, 2005

 

Mary K. Robison
  Loved it in color, Donna ~ still love it in sepia. What a face!!
Best of luck with it!


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April 29, 2005

 

Stephen Zacker
  I really like it.


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April 30, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou so much for the great comment's, Mary and Stephen!!!


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April 30, 2005

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Wow - adorable image, Donna! Many congratulations on your beautiful finalist!


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May 21, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Wonderful image and title, Donna! Congratulations:)


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May 21, 2005

 

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  Wonderful shot.


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May 21, 2005

 

S J
  Many Congratulations on this cute Finalist, Donna!!


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May 21, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  Congratulations, Donna!


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May 21, 2005

 

Jane Summa
  Congratulations, Donna!!


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May 21, 2005

 

Lori S. Aschbrenner
  Congratulations, Donna!


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May 21, 2005

 

Mary K. Robison
  Donna, I'm so happy to see this grin among the finalists!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!


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May 22, 2005

 

Donna W. Neal
  Congratulations Donna


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May 22, 2005

 

Jessica L. Richard
  congrats on being a finalist, this is a great shot and deserves recogintion.


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May 22, 2005

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Third time's a charm, congrats on your finalist!!


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May 22, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Congrats, Donna!!


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May 22, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou so much for the congratulation's, Evy, Jim, Muneer, Sanjay, Tammy, Jane, Lori, Mary, Donna, Jessica, Claudia and Judy!!! I did it!!!


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May 22, 2005

 

Michael McCook
  Congrats Donna, Good luck in the Finals. Looks like a winner to me!


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May 22, 2005

 

Casey A. Hanson
  Congrats to you Donna, on a very deserving finalist! :0)


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May 22, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Congratulations Donna, it is good to try and try again!


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May 22, 2005

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Hi Donna!I Guess It Really Didnt Matter With The Judges After All:-)
Its A Great Image Any Way You Make It!
Congratulations On Your Finalist:-)


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May 22, 2005

 

Rhonda Smith
  Great image...I know I luv it!! ...Congratulations and good luck in the finals Donna!


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May 22, 2005

 
- Sandy Driscoll

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  Congratulations, Donna! This is utterly charming and unique!


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May 22, 2005

 

Jessica McCollam
  Congratulations, Donna! I am so happy to see this here!!! Good luck in the finals!:)


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May 22, 2005

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Precious, congratulations, Donna!


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May 22, 2005

 
- Shirley D. Cross-Taylor

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  It is a wonderful photo, Donna! Congratulations!


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May 22, 2005

 

Carla Metzler
  Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Donna! :D


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May 22, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou all for the nice and sweet comment's; I do appreciate it so very much!!!


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May 22, 2005

 

Jonna Bergström
  Congatulations on this very beautiful finalist, Donna!


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May 22, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou so much, Jonna!!!


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May 23, 2005

 

Claudette Foote
  Congatulations on this very beautiful finalist, Donna!


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May 23, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou so much for the congratulation's, Claudette!!!


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May 23, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Donna congradulations on your finalist.

Best of luck in the next round.

Job well done.

Kerby


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May 23, 2005

 

Tammy McAllister
  Looks like you worked your magic with the judges this time too. Great shot Donna!
Tootles


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May 23, 2005

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Very cute image Donna!! I'm glad you resubmitted!!


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May 23, 2005

 

Karen Beri
  I don't think it's too dark Donna, I just love it! Congratulations, well deserved :)


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May 23, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou so much for the fantastic comment's and congratulation's, Kerby, Tammy, Donna and Karen!!!!


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May 23, 2005

 

Leonard Pierce
  Congratulations Donna!!! Wonderful image!...How could anyone NOT love it? Excellent work!!


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May 23, 2005

 

Carol Brill
  Donna, your hard work and persistence really paid off on making the finals with this charming image, congratulations and best of luck!


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May 23, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou so much, Len and Carol for the nice comment's and congratulation's!!! I really appreciate it. I did try really hard, Carol to get them to notice this image because I love it and of course He's my Grandson!!!!


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May 23, 2005

 

Dan Holm
  Big CONGRATULATIONS on this awesome Finalist, Donna!!!


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May 23, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou, Dan for the congratulation's; I appreciate it soo much!!!


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May 23, 2005

 

Wendy Jones
  Such a cute photo! Congrats on the being one of the finalists!


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May 24, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou very much for the nice congratulation's, Wendy!!!


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May 24, 2005

 
- Diane Addonizio

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  Congratulations, Donna !!


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May 24, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou very much, Diane!!!


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May 24, 2005

 

Jennifer Rennison
  So cute, Donna! Congratulations on your finalist!


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May 25, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou very much for the congratulation's, Jennifer!!!


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May 25, 2005

 

Brian Cassar
  Another congratulations from me Donna. Well done!


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May 27, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou very much , Brian!!!!


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May 27, 2005

 
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  A Big C from me Donna!
Congratulations on all of your hardwork!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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May 27, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou so much for the nice congratulation's, Theresa!!!


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May 27, 2005

 

Cynthia A. Gallo Callan
  First, congratulations on your win!
Second - this photo is awesome!


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May 29, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou so much for the nice comment's and congratulation's, Cynthia!!!


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May 29, 2005

 

Roxanne M. Bubar
  OMGOSH how precious is this. Love the expression. Love everything about this. Congratulations.


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May 30, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou very much, Roxanne!!! You make me feel good!


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May 30, 2005

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  WOW Donna this is absolutely FABULOUS!! Congrats. I've been gone & boy this is definitely a wonderful capture!!!! Love the sepia!!!:)


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June 02, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou so much for the great comment and congratulation's, Alisha!!!


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June 02, 2005

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Donna, sorry I missed this one! I LOVE this! Wonderful capture....you pulled it all together so nicely!


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June 04, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou, Gail for the wonderful comment!! I tried really hard to get this one right because I love the way he was looking up.


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June 04, 2005

 

Olivia Navarro
  Donna, I LOVE this shot! And I imagine it's just as cute no matter how you present it but I really like the sepia tones on this one. Gives it such an old time feel. Congrats!


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June 05, 2005

 

Sara Jensen
  Love it, so often my favourite pictures of little boys are when they are just in overalls. I think it just is sort of "boy personified" or something. Like an outfit Penrod would wear.


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June 05, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou so much for the Grande comment, Olivia and Sara!!!


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June 05, 2005

 

Amanda Price
  Donna, this is one of the cutest photos I've ever seen! Great title, great timing, great ps work!


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June 06, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou very much, Amanda for the wonderful comment!!!!


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June 07, 2005

 

Brian Cassar
  Congratulations. Good luck for next round!


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June 22, 2005

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  I knew it! CONGRATULATIONS on this adorable capture!


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June 22, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou soo much, Brian and Gail!!!


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June 22, 2005

 

Lori Carlson
  This is so adorable Donna! What a cutie! Love the hand in the pocket. CONGRATULATIONS! :0)


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June 28, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou very much for the wonderful comment, Lori!!!


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June 28, 2005

 

Christina M. Brekke
  very cute photo, worthy of an award for sure - chrissy, sweet pic


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July 07, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou very much, Chrissy!!! He is cute and sweet too; but he is my Grandson!!


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July 07, 2005

 

Karma Wilson
  I didn't see this one. It's so cute I think it should have gone even farther than finalist!!!

Karma


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July 20, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou very much for the wonderful comment on my Grandson! I'm kinda fond of this photo also. I actually entered it 3 times changing thing's every time and finally I got finalist.


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July 20, 2005

 

Sandy Landon
  Donna, I was just looking at your gallery and I saw this one and I had to comment!!! I love it!!! So cute!!! Perfect! I don't know what else to say except fantastic job!!!!!


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September 13, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou very much, Sandy for the great comment!!!!


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September 13, 2005

 

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay)
  Adorable photo. Great colors,pose and composition.


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November 12, 2005

 

Neva
 
 
 
I was browsing your gallery and this pic caught my eye above all others, I love it!


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November 13, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou soo much for the great comments, Kara and Neva!!!!


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November 13, 2005

 

Christina M. Brekke
  CONGRATS ON THIS ADORABLE PIC!


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November 13, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou very much for the wonderful comment, Christina!!!


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November 13, 2005

 

Jillian Danielson
  Another adorable photo,Donna! Too cute!! I do love the color!


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July 12, 2007

 

Donna J. Taff
  Thankyou soo much for your great comment and visiting my gallery, Jillian!!!


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July 12, 2007

 
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