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Portrait Of Leo


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Portrait Of Leo
Portrait Of Leo
Leo wanted me to take his portrait. I obliged.

Dan Holm

 
 
 

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Wow!! Great capture, Dan!!! I love the clarity and and your superb framing of this majestic animal!! Absolutely OUTSTANDING composition!! Love it!!


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May 31, 2005

 

Danilo Piccioni
  the sharpness and details in this amazing portrait is just Outstanding! so full of pride!


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May 31, 2005

 

Jordi Delgado
  IMPRESSIVE shot, Dan!!! Such framing and detail are outstanding!!!

:-))


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May 31, 2005

 

Mary K. Robison
  All the classic adjectives come to mind for this beautiful capture, Dan ~ majestic, regal, stately, etc. But I really love the catchlights in his eyes!!


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May 31, 2005

 

Patricia Marroquin
  Oh, Dan, this is stunning! Those eyes -- wow! We'd better see this again. Congratulations! :-)


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May 31, 2005

 

Brian Cassar
  Great image Dan. I like the majestic expression of the king. Well done Dan!


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May 31, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  You've done Leo's portrait in grand style, Dan!! I wouldn't be surprised either if we see this one again!! Superbly photographed!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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May 31, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Wow! Truly wonderful capture, Dan!! Terrific composition, clarity and details.


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May 31, 2005

 

Paul E. Earl
  Very Regal. Truly the king of beasts. Lovely photo, Dan.


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May 31, 2005

 

Dolores Neilson
  This is one of the best lion shots I've seen, Dan. Excellent sharpness and detail...wonderful comp...just a winner in my book!! Great for the kitty theme this month!! Almost didnt' make it, huh?


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May 31, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Dan majestic, proud and beautiful

King of the jungle.

Nice lighting and comp.

Kerby

Hope he is in the monthly theme contest.


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May 31, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Dan majestic, proud and beautiful

King of the jungle.

Nice lighting and comp.

Kerby

Hope he is in the monthly theme contest.


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May 31, 2005

 

Paul Michko
  Looks like it may have been a demand and not a request. :) Great portrait, Dan.


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May 31, 2005

 

Donald K. Cherry
  Awesome portrait, Dan!


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May 31, 2005

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Grand capture, Dan...


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May 31, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  He looks positively regal, Dan! Fantastic shot and great title! I'm a Leo!


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May 31, 2005

 

Walter Graziano
  Very nice Dan and I am sure "What Leo wants Leo Gets"!


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May 31, 2005

 

Cathy Gregor
  And you've captured this king of the jungle superbly, Dan!!!


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May 31, 2005

 

Tom Andersen
  I think Leo is very proud of your work, Dan! Wonderful capture!


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May 31, 2005

 

KHAWLA Haddad
  Dan Leo looking very handsome in this outstading portrait wonderfulllllll!!!!


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May 31, 2005

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  So regal looking! Nice portrait!


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May 31, 2005

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Beautiful portrait of this awesome animal! Great shot, Dan!


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May 31, 2005

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Wonderful capture Dan ~ love the eyes!


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May 31, 2005

 

Roger Bernabo
  You captured Leo in majestic light


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May 31, 2005

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Awesome pose and super detail, Dan.


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May 31, 2005

 

Joy Rector
  Beautiful capture of such a proud animal.


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May 31, 2005

 

Elisabeth A. Gay
  What a majestic animal! Beautiful capture Dan!
Ann


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May 31, 2005

 

Michelle Lea Guinn
  AWESOME Dan, Just AWESOME!!!!! mlg


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May 31, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  How royal he looks, Dan, great capture of this beautiful animal! Very well done!


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May 31, 2005

 

Karen Engelbreth
  I don't know what to say Dan - Absolute fantastic portrait, WOW!


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May 31, 2005

 

Cindy Paquette
  MAGICALLY MAJESTIC Dan!!!


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May 31, 2005

 

Jessica McCollam
  OUTSTANDING, Dan! You never dissapoint! This is Fantastic!:)


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May 31, 2005

 

Olivia Navarro
  Fantastic detail on this shot, Dan! It's wonderful!


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May 31, 2005

 

Mata Patan
  Lol!! Never say no to a lion!! Wonderful portrait...for this time, you're safe!


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May 31, 2005

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  This is fantastic Dan! Wonderful composition & I love the golden tones here! Nicely done!
Leo is a good model!


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May 31, 2005

 

Stephanie Lyons
  Awesome capture Dan - outstanding!


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May 31, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  How regal he is. This is an awesome portrait of this magnificent fella! So close and such detail - beautiful!


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May 31, 2005

 

Goshka G.
  Regal indeed, and your portrait really does your friend Leo justice, Dan!!;-)


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May 31, 2005

 

Rob T. Henry
  Wow!!! Perfect portrait, Dan!!


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May 31, 2005

 

Janet Williams
  Fantastic Dan! I love his eyes, and in fact everthing about him. Wonderful!


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May 31, 2005

 
cccphotoart.com - Candice C. Calhoun

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  Great decision there Dan...and tremendous capture of this incredible animal. You did a royal job on the king of the jungle!!! (Can you tell I am running out of accolades for your work? Reading the thesaurus tonight to be prepared for tomorrow...) :)

ccc


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May 31, 2005

 

Kathleen Clemons
  Wowza, Dan, this is outstanding work!


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May 31, 2005

 

Stephen Zacker
  Amazing capture and detail. It's almost like being face to face with him


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May 31, 2005

 
- Susan T. Evans

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  outstanding capture Dan!!! amazing detail!


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May 31, 2005

 

Cathy Stancil
  He is beautiful !! And you captured him beautifully: so alert and proud...very rare moments when they are caged. Awesome colors, details and of course composition !


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May 31, 2005

 

Noel Baebler
  Absolutely beautiful capture, Dan!


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May 31, 2005

 

Dan Holm
  Sanjay, Danilo, Jordi, Mary, Patricia, Brian, Stan, Judy, Paul E., Dolores, Kerby, Paul M., Donald, Bonnie, Tammy, Wally G., Cathy G., Tom, Kelly, Claudia, Linda, Susan, Roger, Wally O., Joy, Ann, Michelle L.G., Deb, Karen, Cindy, Jessica, Olivia, Mata, Michelle N., Stephanie, Marsha, Goshka, Rob, Janet, Candice, Kathleen, Stephen, Susan, cathy S. and Noel: Thank you all so VERY much!! I truly appreciate your wonderful and supportive comments and feedback!


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May 31, 2005

 

Amanda Price
  Ok. Wow. If you hadn't obliged, would you have been...lunch? :)


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May 31, 2005

 

Carol Brill
  You have captured his regal bearing superbly here, Dan, as befits his highness! Methinks the king would be pleased with his court photographer after seeing this royal portrait!!


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May 31, 2005

 

Wendy Stevenson
  Beautiful shot Dan. Those eyes are amaing looking!! Is there anything you CAN'T shoot. Really great job!!


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May 31, 2005

 

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  Dan this guy makes you want to reach out and touch him. Very good shot. I hope you have a winner with this one.


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May 31, 2005

 

Debra Booth
  Dan, this lion rules!! Fantastic capture!


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May 31, 2005

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Gorgeous lion portrait, Dan, you really captured his noble presence!


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May 31, 2005

 
- Cora Miller

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  This is SUCH an impressive portrait, Dan! The light and detail are supurb! You've certainly done justice to his regal elegance.


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May 31, 2005

 

Dan Holm
  Amanda, Carol, Wendy, Opal, Debra, Deborah and Cora: Thanks so very much! I'm glad you like it and I truly appreciate your comments!


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June 01, 2005

 

Carla Metzler
  Absolutely beautiful capture, Dan!


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June 01, 2005

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  WOWWWWWW This is GRAND!!!!!!!!!!


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June 01, 2005

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  AWESOME!!! I love the clarity and expression. Actually everything about this one Dan!!!


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June 01, 2005

 

Dan Holm
  Carla, Laurence and Donna: Thanks so much! I truly appreciate it!


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June 03, 2005

 

Sharon Day
  Magnificant big cat portrait, Dan!!! This is one of the best I've seen! Well done!


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June 05, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  I concur with everyone too. This is ONE OF THE BEST LION PORTRAITS EVER! The clarity and detail ARE mind blowing Dan. Don't know how you do it. This is MAGNIFICENT!!!


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June 06, 2005

 
- Mette Vendelboe Allison

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  Beautiful shot, Dan, with lots of mindwandering expression, great detail and colors. Good luck.


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June 06, 2005

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Congrats on your magnificent finalist, Dan!
Best wishes for the next round!
Debby


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June 21, 2005

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Dan, congratulations

Stan K


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June 21, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  Congratulations on this magnificent finalist Dan!


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June 21, 2005

 

Donald K. Cherry
  Congrats and good luck in the next round, Dan!!


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June 21, 2005

 

Tom Andersen
  Congratulations on this terrific finalist, Dan!


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June 21, 2005

 

KHAWLA Haddad
  Congratulations on your finalist Dan I know leo would make it such wonderful image good luck in the next round well don Dan!!!


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June 21, 2005

 

Cathy Barrows
  Congrats!...terrific


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June 21, 2005

 

Kathleen R. Struckle
  Congrats on this magnificent image Dan!!


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June 21, 2005

 

Sandra Wehrman
  congrats dan! I missed this the first time aroundm, this is gggreat!


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June 21, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  Congratulations again, Dan!


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June 21, 2005

 

Leonard Pierce
  CONGRATULATIONS Dan!!!


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June 21, 2005

 

Noel Baebler
  Huzzah, Dan!


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June 21, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Congrat's, Dan on your many many finalist!!!


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June 21, 2005

 

Jennifer Rennison
  Wow, Dan!! Gorgeous portrait of Leo the Lion, congratulations on your finalist!


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June 21, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Dan congratualations.

Good luck in the next round.

kerby


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June 21, 2005

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Love this Dan! Congratulations!!! Awesome work!!!


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June 21, 2005

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  Congratulations on this great Finalist, Dan!!!


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June 21, 2005

 

Patty Razonable
  Excellent portrait!! Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round!!


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June 21, 2005

 

Jonna Bergström
  A big congrats to this fantastic finalist, Dan!!


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June 21, 2005

 

Phil Sauvey
  Congratulations on your well deserved finalist! Keep up the great work! You inspire many!!


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June 22, 2005

 

Jordi Delgado
  Congratulations for this BIG finalist, Dan!!

:-)


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June 22, 2005

 

Mata Patan
  Congrats!!!!!!


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June 22, 2005

 

Paul E. Earl
  Well done, Dan!!!!


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June 22, 2005

 

Alan L. Borror
  Congratulations on this excellent finalist, Dan!


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June 22, 2005

 

cj patterson
  Congratulations on this well deserved finalist!!!


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June 22, 2005

 

Casey A. Hanson
  Awesome image Dan, congrats to you! :0)


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June 22, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Congratulations Dan, much deserved!


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June 22, 2005

 

Duane Carter
  Congratulations, Dan!!! Great capture!


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June 22, 2005

 
- Mette Vendelboe Allison

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  Big congrats, Dan!


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June 22, 2005

 

Humayun Rizwan
  CONGRATULATIONS, Dan


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June 22, 2005

 

Stacey A. Bates
  Congrats on this majestic finalist!!


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June 22, 2005

 
- Susan T. Evans

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  congrats


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June 22, 2005

 

Patricia Marroquin
  Spectacular! Congratulations, Dan! :-)


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June 22, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  As I said earlier I wouldn't be surprised if we saw this one again, and here he is :-)!! Great job, Dan, and big CONGRATULATIONS sent your way, along with much good luck in the next judging!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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June 22, 2005

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Congratulations on this beauty!


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June 22, 2005

 
- Lani T. Broadbent

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  Dan, Congrats on another great photo and award! Best of luck for the next level!


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June 22, 2005

 

Martin Witt
  Beautiful animal, superb capture! Congrats!


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June 22, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Dan

Congratulations on this wonderful king of the jungle entry getting the finalist award.

Best of luck to you in the following rounds in the finals.

You have an extremely special gift with your photography.

Kerby


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June 22, 2005

 

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  Dan, congradulations on this big winner. He really deserves this for letting you take his photo. Great shot.


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June 23, 2005

 

Piotr M. Organa
  Congratulations, Dan!!!
Great photo!


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June 24, 2005

 
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