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A view through 4


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   A view through 4
A view through 4

Arched walkway - taken at Melbourne's GPO (March 2005)
Hand held - auto settings.

Donna Roberts

 
 
 

Cathy Stancil
 

Arches are one of my favorite architectural shots Donna, and you did an beautiful job here ! This is gorgeous ! The play with light and shadows, the repetition of arches, the details in the ceiling, your composition... Bravo !


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June 19, 2005

 

Patty Razonable
  Excellent image capture, Donna!!


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June 19, 2005

 

Janet Williams
  Well done Donna - this is a great archways image. Love the bluey tones in the light. Wonderful!


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June 19, 2005

 

Mata Patan
  WOW!!!
I really like the graphic on this but what I mostly like are the games of lights, dark and light! Well done!


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June 19, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  Phil & Suann Sauvey wrote:

Donna,
Awesome framing and detail! Great photo!!


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June 19, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Excellent graphic work as well as that long leading blue aisle to the end of the walkway, Donna!! Love it!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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June 19, 2005

 

Paul E. Earl
  This looks like such a classical setting even though it is in Melbourne. I love the vanishing point on the lines. Great work, Donna.


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June 19, 2005

 

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  Wow, great catch. Congratulations.


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June 19, 2005

 

Renee Doyle
  Great job Donna - I never ever manage to get near the GPO when they don't have tables and chairs set up - it really is a beautiful archway - great shot.


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June 19, 2005

 

S J
  Well..you've nearly made me speechless with this image, Donna!! This is undoubtedly the best of your architectural images and so far my no.1 favortie from you!! Superb repetition image with neat framing!! I suspect we'll be seeing this in the winner's circle next month!!


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June 19, 2005

 

Leanne M.E. Boyd
  Oh Wow, Donna!!!!!!!!!!!! I love this!


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June 19, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Donna

Picture Perfect....WOW

Kerby


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June 19, 2005

 

Karen Engelbreth
  WOOOOOW - excellent image, Donna!


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June 19, 2005

 

Arya Bandyopadhyay
  great shot, as usual!!


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June 19, 2005

 

Cathy Gregor
  Wonderfully done, Donna! A classic!


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June 19, 2005

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Great architectural shot, Donna!!
I simply love it!! I'm sure we'll see this again!!


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June 19, 2005

 

Donald K. Cherry
  Great shot, Donna!! I love the three dimensional feel of this image!


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June 19, 2005

 

Daniel Diaz
  Amazing shot Donna, pulls you from one end to the other, Well done!!!!


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June 19, 2005

 

Paul Michko
  Reminds me of the Wizard of Oz, walking down the hallway to the Wizard. Great capture, Donna.


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June 19, 2005

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Wow.... Beautiful, Donna! Wonderful perspective, composition, clarity and colors!


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June 19, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Awesome perspective Donna, the is really cool! Well done!


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June 19, 2005

 

Phil Sauvey
  Donna,

I commented on this last night but it must have been lost in the shuffle. Cathy must have beaten me to the draw. I REALLY love this photograph. The framing is just right and I especially like the detail! I wanna walk right through there!


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June 19, 2005

 

KHAWLA Haddad
  Donna you get winner!
love everything about this wonderful pattern and framing love everything about this such wonderful image well don!!!


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June 19, 2005

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Awesome shot, Donna!


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June 19, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Just beautiful!


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June 19, 2005

 

Debra Booth
  Wonderful capture of these repeating architectural elements, Donna! The lighting also adds a lot of interest!


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June 19, 2005

 

Souha Dooly
  Waw... Great shot Donna !!!cool :)


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June 19, 2005

 

Wren Hendrick
  Excellent framing, Donna. I love this shot!!! Wonderful view


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June 19, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  This is another case of me not having any idea on what is appealing - this one almost didnt make it into my gallery.....but hey, what do I know??
Thank you so very much Cathy S (yeah!! you are the first to comment!), Patty, Janet, Mata, Stan, Paul E, Alex (hi), Renee (hi), SJ, Leanne, Kerby, Karen, Arya, Cathy G, Jenny, Daniel, Paul M, Evy, Deb, Phil & Suann (it did arrive - but thanks for stopping by again), Kelly, Linda, Marsha, Debra, Souha (hi!) & Wren.
:-)


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June 19, 2005

 

Sara Jensen
  Stunning. I was looking through your gallery trying to pick a favourite to comment on. This one got it, but it was a hard sell. You have a fantastic eye for seeing shapes and patterns which many people don't have (I dont think I do for instance). This wasn't as abstract as many of yours which is why it probably didn't get to you as much as your others do. Still, this one is fantastic. The colours are very calming in spite of the sort of black hole type energy the picture has sucking you in.


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June 20, 2005

 

Kate Jackson
  I only wish I could comment so poetically as everyone else but I do agree with everything that has been said. Definitely one of my favourites Donna! And what is more I am quite relieved to be back on the ground!


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June 20, 2005

 

Brian J. Mauritzen
  Wow, Donna! This is a great shot. Wonderful composition and the colors are great. You have a good eye.


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June 20, 2005

 

Laura E. OConnor
  Beautiful color and repetition of pattern, light and shadow! GREAT shot, Donna!


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June 20, 2005

 

Stephen Zacker
  Super eye and use of light and shadows


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June 20, 2005

 

Mary K. Robison
  Donna...really...you actually hesitated about submitting this gem??
You can tell from the response how impressive this is, and surely, around this time next month, you'll see by a plaque that the judges are impressed, as well.
Brilliant capture!


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June 21, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Wonderful image Donna!!!
Great composition!!!


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June 21, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  Thank you very much Sara, Kate, Brian, Laura, Stephen, Mary and Adilson for leaving your very kind comments. I really appreciate hearing from you.
:-)


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June 22, 2005

 

Jeffrey D. Ziebell
  This is sucha wonderful image and you have done the GPO justice, great shot.


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June 24, 2005

 

Amanda Price
  WOW!! I love this, Donna from downunder! You rock!


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June 24, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  Hi Oz OS and Amanda - thank you both so much for your *very* kind comments.
Such a pleasure to read your thoughts - much appreciated!
:-)


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June 26, 2005

 

Mary N C. Taitt
  A beautiful shot, Donna!!! I love the tunnel of arches! Mary


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June 27, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  Hi Mary - thanks so much, yes - they are intriguing aren't they??
:-)


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June 27, 2005

 

Bianca B. Steinfeldt
  Very pretty view and beautiful color! I love it!


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July 17, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  Thank you so much Bianca, your comments are always welcomed.
:-)


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July 18, 2005

 
- Boris Kirpichnikov

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  Congratulations,Donna!


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July 22, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Donna,

Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the finals.

Kerby


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July 22, 2005

 

Laura E. OConnor
  CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FINALIST!


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July 22, 2005

 

Mary Timman
  Congrats!


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July 22, 2005

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Many congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Donna!


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July 22, 2005

 

Paul E. Earl
  WOOHOO!!! Well done on this and your other finalists! Good luck at the next stage!


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July 22, 2005

 

Mary K. Robison
  So happy for you, Donna!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!
This beauty so deserves it!


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July 22, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Congrats, Donna!


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July 22, 2005

 

Janet Williams
  Congratulations Donna and best of luck in the next round!


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July 23, 2005

 

Daniel Diaz
  Congrats Donna, LOL at you almost not submitting this. Silly Girl!!!!
Good luck in the next round.


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July 23, 2005

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations Donna. Good luck on your next round.


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July 23, 2005

 

Amanda Price
  Congrats, Donna!


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July 23, 2005

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Congratulations Donna!! Well deserved! Good luck!


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July 23, 2005

 

robert burks
  ...very well deserved Donna, its been a while since I have been in country and had the time to check out your gallery, it seems I have much to catch up on...congrats my friend...


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July 23, 2005

 

S J
  Woo Hoo!!! Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist, Donna!!! I'm so happy for ya!!


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July 23, 2005

 

Susana Ms Heide
  Just wanted to add my CONGRATS on a stunning finalist!


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July 23, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Wonderful image, Donna...congrats!!!


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July 23, 2005

 

KHAWLA Haddad
  Big Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Donna I know we be seeing this one again such fantstic image well don good luck in the next round !!!


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July 23, 2005

 

Kate Jackson
  Congratulations from me too Donna! I love this outstanding image!


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July 23, 2005

 

Renee Doyle
  And another big congratulations from another "down under" friend - still love this shot - good luck in the finals.


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July 23, 2005

 

Bianca B. Steinfeldt
  CONGRATULATIONS on this and all your fantastic finalist images!!!


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July 23, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Neat image, Donna, congrats to you!


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July 23, 2005

 

Mata Patan
  This is a very neat image, nothing is wrong on this shot....so I could think to see it again (and I really hope it, my dear friend!!!)
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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July 23, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  Boy Oh Boy! Wow - thanks guys.
I was so happy to receive an email to say that this had got through to the finals.
Thanks for your well wishes.
I truly appreciate hearing from you all.
:-)


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July 23, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Have more of those wishes for the best of luck in the next round, Donna!! BIG CONGRATULATIONS to you!! Bravo!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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July 23, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  Congratulations, Donna!


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July 23, 2005

 

Stephen Zacker
  Great image. Congratulations


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July 23, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  Thank you, thank you, thank you.
:-)


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July 24, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Fantastic finalist Donna!!!
Good luck on next round!!!


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July 24, 2005

 

Wren Hendrick
  Perfect, Donna!! Congrats!!


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July 24, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  Thank you very much Adilson and Wren for your kind thoughts.
:-)


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July 25, 2005

 

Goshka G.
  How could I miss this gorgeous image? Congrats, Donna!!


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July 25, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  LOL - there were many worthy images to comment on, thanks for stopping by Goshka!!
:-)


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July 26, 2005

 

Dominique Declerck
  Congratulations, Donna!!!

I was outside and very busy..now I am glad to find the time to congratule you for this wonderful Finalist!!!


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July 30, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  Thank you Dominique for stopping by to say congrats - nice to hear from you.
:-)


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July 30, 2005

 

Anderson D. Co
  Very nice architectural image, love the depth and details. nice work


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August 11, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  Thanks so much Anderson, I appreciate you taking the time to leave your kind comments.
:-)


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August 12, 2005

 

S J
  Congratulations on this OUTSTANDING Finalist, Donna!! I'm sure that Roberts will be very pleased to see this!!


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August 21, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  LOL SJ, this was actually last months but so nice of you to drop by again.
:-)


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August 21, 2005

 

Dan Holm
  CONGRATULATIONS!!! Excellent Finalist, Donna!!! Best of luck with this!


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August 22, 2005

 

Paul Sikora
  Donna, I did not see this fine image until today, congratulations on being a multi finalist


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August 23, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  ....this was last months finalist but it is really good of you to say how nice this image was.......
Thanks for stopping by again.
:-)


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August 24, 2005

 

Sandra Freyler
  This image is really Awesome! I can't get my eyes off of it! :) Congratulations Donna!


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September 16, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  Hi Sandra - thanks so much for stopping by!!
:-)


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September 16, 2005

 
- Jill Odice

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  What a great shot! My eye is just pulled all the way to the end of the arches! Beautiful shot Donna:-)


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September 29, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  Thank so much Jill, it is always so nice to know that someone has taken the time to view older images.....I really appreciate you leaving your nice thoughts.
:-)


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September 29, 2005

 

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  Great feeling of depth.You have a very good eye for photos of architecture.I love your gallery.Fascinated pictures.My compliments for you!!


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October 23, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  Oh, that is such a lovely comment Michelle - thank you!
I really appreciate you taking the time to let me know what you thought of my gallery.
:-)


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October 23, 2005

 

Lynne Morris
  WOw what an amazing shot of the archways and how did you manage to get that without people in the way! I love your gallery Donna you have some awesome shots.


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March 18, 2006

 

Donna Roberts
  Hi Lynne - I had my husband with me and he gave everyone a threatening look if they dare get into the lens view.....LOL, no - actually it was very early AM on a Sunday, so I was very lucky, I only had to wait for one gentleman to make his way out of sight before I got a couple of shots taken.
Thanks for stopping by - great to hear from you.
:-)


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March 18, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt
  Gorgeous archways! Wonderful framing and lighting! Congratulations, Donna!


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July 05, 2006

 

Donna Roberts
  Thanks Bill - this image brings back lots of great memories for me.
:-)


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July 06, 2006

 

Ariel Lepor
  This is a really cool shot, Donna! The repeating patterns are very neat.

Ariel
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July 20, 2006

 

Donna Roberts
  Hi Ariel - thank you for stopping by my gallery, much appreciated!
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July 21, 2006

 

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  Beautiflu wiev! I love it!
What has happened to you pictures?! You had a lot of them, and now I can see only few of them. Come back soon as I did! Cause I had a smal break too!


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December 26, 2006

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  I read somewhere in the comments that you didn't know what was appealing and that this almost did not get posted. You must look long and hard, ddu, as this is masterful!!! I never saw this and there are many others as well. But this is my sincere congratulations, late but not lost. EXCELLENT, Donna!, Allen


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January 16, 2007

 

Steven E. Ray
  An expert at architectural photography I see from your gallery :) Really like this one, the repetitive arches provides a great effect. Good capture and balance and most interesting gallery!


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July 20, 2007

 

Donna Roberts
  Thank you very much Filip, AUO and Steven for stopping by and leaving your wonderfully positive thoughts.
They're much appreciated.
ddu


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July 21, 2007

 
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