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~~Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails~~


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   ~~Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails~~
~~Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails~~
My son(Matthew) & his best buddy "Odie". Taken at Antelope Island located in Utah. Added the dreamy effect from Virtual Photographer. This was taken in April so it was still a little chilly out on the beach area with the wind blowing so he wanted bundled up.

Alisha L. Ekstrom

 
 
 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
 

Hello to all my BP friends. I am back but am VERY busy trying to get caught back up so I may not have much time to comment & I appreciate anyone who takes the time to view my image for the day. Hope everyone had a great 4th of July....
Alisha


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July 06, 2005

 

Wendy Stevenson
  Perfect title for this wonderful image!!


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July 06, 2005

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  So Cute Alisha! I know exactly what you mean about being busy. I'm still trying to locate all my belongings & figure out where to put everything.
:)
Great job!
Have a great day!
Michelle


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July 06, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Alisha

This is adorable.

Image excellent in color and detail.

love the little boy and his dog walking along behind him.

Very nice work.

Kerby


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July 06, 2005

 

Bobbie Davis
  Welcome back Alisha!!! I love this image!! So natural and calm....great catch!


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July 06, 2005

 

Goshka G.
  What a wonderful capture of the boy and his best friend, Alisha!! I absolutely love this!!


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July 06, 2005

 

Sandy Landon
  Great image Alisha!! Welcome back! I hope you had a great vacation!


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July 06, 2005

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  WOW!!!!!!! This is fantastic Alisha. Love the effect. Hope you had this one blown up and put a mat around it and put it in a big frame. It's priceless.


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July 06, 2005

 

Jenny Bosmans
  I agree with Kay, Alisha!! Love the sight of those two!!


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July 06, 2005

 

Kevin Burns
  Super image and keeper!! The effect is so good that I only hope to see this image again beginning of next month!!


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July 06, 2005

 

Jennifer Rennison
  So cute of your little son and his buddy! Great capture, Alisha!


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July 06, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  Very touching image, Alisha!


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July 06, 2005

 

Murry Grigsby
  Love the title, your timing, the poses and image Alisha! Well done!!


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July 06, 2005

 

Lynn Crawford
  Great image Alisha, I like how your Son's Best Buddy is watching your son's footsteps as he walks along the beach, very protective and loving. :)


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July 06, 2005

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Thank you ALL VERY MUCH for your wonderful comments & for taking the time. I greatly appreciate it!!!!
Have a great evening
Alisha


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July 06, 2005

 

cj patterson
  terrific image alisha! love the back view and the dreamy effect and of course classic subject matter!!


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July 06, 2005

 

Jessica McCollam
  Sweet shot, Alisha! Great title too!:)


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July 06, 2005

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Alisha, wonderful image of a "pair just wandering down the beach"


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July 06, 2005

 
- Donna K. Kilcher

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  Welcome back, great image


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July 07, 2005

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  Welcome back! fabulous image! love that effect.


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July 07, 2005

 

Kimberly J. Whipps
  Glad your back Alisha, and a great image to start back with. This is wonderful! I love walking away shots and this is just perfect.


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July 07, 2005

 

Tiffani S. LaNeave
  WELCOME BACK ALISHA!!! This is such a wonderful capture! I know your son HAS to love it!!! I love all the blues! Wonderful scenery for a sentimental shot such as this!!


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July 07, 2005

 

Nadia W. Smith
  I'm glad you are back! I've been waiting on someone to comment on my photos and you seem to always be the one who comments first.

Love this capture! Can't wait to see more of your entries.


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July 07, 2005

 

Joyce ONeil
  Great image - It tells such a simple, but great story of the closeness between boy & dog...


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July 07, 2005

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  CJ, Jessica, Stan, Donna, Laura, Kimberly, Tiffani, Nadia & Joyce THANKS you guys for taking the time to comment. Thanks for the welcome backs. I truly appreciate it all!!!!

Have a great Thursday!!!!!:):)

Alisha


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July 07, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  Love this so much Alisha. Sweet, sentimental and love the dreamy mood. SO GOOD!


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July 07, 2005

 
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  The essence of friendship! Soooo nice!

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July 07, 2005

 

Olivia Navarro
  Hey Alisha! What a sweet shot! I love it!


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July 07, 2005

 

Amanda Price
  Pefect title for this sweet shot! You should try to sell this to Leanin' Tree. It would look great on a card or a mug.


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July 07, 2005

 

KHAWLA Haddad
  Welcome back Alisha hope you had awesome vaction !
Love this image so much great capture of both of them love the title too well don with effect!!!!


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July 07, 2005

 

Heather Inich
  Love love this image!!!


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July 07, 2005

 

Roxanne M. Bubar
  Oh my what a fantastic image. I love this. Great title also.


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July 07, 2005

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Jill, Candice, Olivia, Amanda, Kelly, Heather & Roxanne...Thank you soooo very much for continuing to support my photography & taking the time to visit & comment!!!! I truly love you girls for the effort!!!:):)

Have a fabulous evening
Alisha


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July 07, 2005

 

Kirsi Bertolini
  This is awesome! I love the way that dog keeps his eye on the boy and that ocean or lake and the mountains look so great around them! Colors are superb too! Greatly done!


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July 07, 2005

 

Kate Jackson
  Hi Alisha ~ I thought I'd lost track of you as I hadn't saved you anywhere. Then I think you have changed your mini pic too and I am not so good at remembering names. Love these two buddies and the dream effect!


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July 08, 2005

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Thanks Kirsi & Kate for stopping by & commenting. I really LOVE this one of my son & Odie as well. Gonna have this one framed & matted...

Have a great evening

Alisha


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July 08, 2005

 

Detrick V. Martin
  Great image, well done!


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July 09, 2005

 

Darla Cobus
  perfect, love everything about this image!


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July 09, 2005

 

Connie J. Turner
  I've never said so but I love this picture. I love how you softened it and its just a boy and his dog!


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July 09, 2005

 

Cathy Barrows
  i love this and I think it is because of the little boys clothes and how you don't associate them with the beach


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July 10, 2005

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Thanks Detrick, Darla, Connie & Cathy for your kind & wonderful comments.

Have a great Sunday!!

Alisha


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July 10, 2005

 

Kirsi Bertolini
  I had to come back and comment again. I really love this one! It has such peace and harmony I'm sure you could sell it as a poster or a postcard or even a framed print, this should sell for sure! Actually I'd like to have it in my wall!


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July 11, 2005

 

Mellanie
  One word....outstanding, perfect, awesome!...oh, that was 3 words....couldn't just think of one!!!


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July 11, 2005

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Thank you Kirsi & Mellanie for your most fantastic...encouraging comment. I really appreciate it alot.

Kirsi thanks for wanting my image on your wall....if your serious contact me:):)

Alisha


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July 11, 2005

 

Michelle Lea Guinn
  I Love this Alisha!! Wonderful image!!! mlg


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July 13, 2005

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Thank you Michelle for stopping by.

Have a great day!!

Alisha


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July 14, 2005

 

Souha Dooly
  this is a great shot Alisha!!lovely friends !!Great compostion ...well done : )


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July 14, 2005

 

Ellen L. Zaslaw
  Very sensitive and lovely image.


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July 17, 2005

 

Rhonda Smith
  This is a great image Alisha.. the fog adds to the mood and makes the boy and his dog the focal point. Looking at this makes me wonder what he's thinking about :O) We'll no doubt be seeing this one again !


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July 19, 2005

 

Anita Ott
  Would have to say this is my favorite. We live on a farm and this looks like my son from the back. No beach, or dog, but is quite the cowboy.... Love this!


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July 22, 2005

 

Christy L. Densmore
  I love this especially the dream affect. One of my favorites in your gallery.


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August 03, 2005

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Thank you Souha, Ellen, Rhonda, Anita & Christy for taking the time to comment...I truly appreciate it!!

Alisha


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August 03, 2005

 

Kirsi Bertolini
  Move this to the frontpage Alisha!


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August 16, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  Congratulations on your finalist!


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August 20, 2005

 

Sandy Landon
  Yeah!!! Congrats on this great photo!!!!


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August 20, 2005

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Congratulations on your finalist!


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August 20, 2005

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Congratulations on your finalist, Alisha!


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August 20, 2005

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  Congratulations girlie! Way to go! So cute! I knew this one would make it!
Nicely done!


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August 20, 2005

 

Melissa L. Zavadil
  WAY TO GO!!!! WONDERFUL SHOT and so well deserved!! Congrats to you!!!


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August 20, 2005

 

Cathy Barrows
  Congrats on your finalist!...i love this one


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August 20, 2005

 

Anita Ott
  Congrats, I think we will see this again, good luck......


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August 20, 2005

 

KHAWLA Haddad
 

Congratulations on Wonderful finalists, Alisha what great image best of luck in the next round!!!


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August 20, 2005

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations Alisha. I knew this would make it. Good luck in the next round.


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August 20, 2005

 

Kirsi Bertolini
  Well Alisha, congrats are in order! I'm so delighted that judges did not pass by this one!!!


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August 21, 2005

 

Kate Jackson
  Best of luck for this one Alisha ~ congratulations!


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August 21, 2005

 

Detrick V. Martin
  Congratulations!


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August 21, 2005

 

Christy L. Densmore
  I am so pleased to see this one again. The best of luck in the next round.


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August 21, 2005

 

Donna J. Taff
  Congrats on this wonderful finalist win, Alisha!!!


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August 21, 2005

 

Matthew D. Indes
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Alisha, looks like a winner!


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August 21, 2005

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  OMGOSH!!!! First off WOW..they've already posted the finalist & it's the 21st...WOOHOO!!! SECOND....YIPPEEE SKIPPY....I am just soooo EXCITED!!!! This was a most pleasant welcoming home e-mail EVER!!! I just got home a bit ago from a hot air balloon festival....THIS IS TOTALLY COOL!!!!!:):) THANKS EVERYONE for the WONDERFUL "CONGRATS"....

Alisha


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August 21, 2005

 

Kirsi Bertolini
  I figured you'd be flipping (for a reason..) This is better than a finalist YOU SHOULD REALLY MARKET THIS ONE!!!. So I'll be seeing some amazing balloons in my future??


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August 21, 2005

 

Jennifer Rennison
  Congratulations on this terrific finalist, Alisha!! Best of luck in the next round!


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August 21, 2005

 
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  Congrats and gl!

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August 21, 2005

 

Olivia Navarro
  Hey Alisha!!! Congrats on this wonderful finalist! Such a great shot!!!


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August 21, 2005

 

Daniel Diaz
  Don't know how I missed this excellent shot!! Congrats Alisha well done!!!


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August 21, 2005

 

April Riggs
  Very deserved. Great shot!


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August 21, 2005

 

Tammy L. Odell
  Congrats on this fantastic image Alisha!!


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August 22, 2005

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Kirsi, Jennifer, Candice, Olivia, Daniel, April & Tammy THANKS a MILLION for the congrats!!! I haven't blown this image up yet, BUT I am going to & it'll be a 11x14 & I'm hanging it in Matthew's room!!!!!

Alisha


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August 22, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  Congratulations on this WONDEFUL finalist Alisha!


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August 22, 2005

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Fabulous shot!!! I am so proud of you for this!!! CONGRATUATIONS!


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August 22, 2005

 

Katherine K
  What a spectacularly special capture-- congrats on this one... too sweet for words!


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August 22, 2005

 

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  very nice Alisha ..


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August 23, 2005

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Thanks Jill, Gail, Katherine & SAM for taking the time to comment!!!!:):)

Alisha


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August 24, 2005

 

Kirsi Bertolini
  I was disappointed this one did not make it to the second round, it should have...


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August 25, 2005

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Awww...ME TOO I thought for sure it would looking at the other monthly theme posts, but oh well...maybe next time....Being a finalist though is winner enough to me cause 20,500 photo's is A LOT to compete with...I SAY NEVER GIVE UP!!!! That's my motto!!!:):) THANKS THOUGH!!! IT'S A WINNER in my son's eyes & will be hanging in his room!!!:):)

Alisha


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August 25, 2005

 

Tiffani S. LaNeave
  Hey Alisha!!! Sorry it's taken so long for me to congratulate you on your awesome finalist!!! Just got back into town and settled in!! We all knew this one was gonna make it for sure!! :):) I LOVE this one and I, too, am suprised it didn't go further!! Like you said though, it's still AWESOME being a finalist!!! Congrats again!


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August 28, 2005

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  THANKS Tiffani!!! Glad you're back!! Hope VEGAS was fun!!!! Can't wait to see your images!!! THANKS for the awesome comment on this image!!!!:):)

Alisha


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August 29, 2005

 

Marvin H. Gohlke Jr.
  Very touching creative capture, takes me back to my childhood with my dog. And the soft effect worked great. Great work!!!


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August 30, 2005

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Thank you Marvin for your very kind comment!!! I appreciate it!!!

Alisha


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August 30, 2005

 

Virginia L. Allison
  Alisha, this is a wonderful photo. I am sorry I am just finding it now. So perfect...the little boy and the golden. I'm not sure there is anything as sweet as that combination. I am very partial to Goldens and to the name Matthew ( I have a Matthew...and a Ben and a Jodi) Keep up the wonderful work.


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September 13, 2005

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Thank you sooo much Virginia for taking the time to comment!!! I greatly appreciate it!!!

Alisha


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September 13, 2005

 
- Stephanie Laird

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  This has Norman Rockwell written all over it! So charming Alisha! Congrats!


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September 24, 2005

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Thanks Stephanie for your wonderful comment & for taking the time!!!

Alisha


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September 25, 2005

 

Dan McConoughey
  Alisha, talk about your Kodak moments. This could be a Kodak advertisment. Great memory made here. Congrats on your finalist and a really excellent image.


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October 14, 2005

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Thank you Dan for your wonderful comment & for taking the time!!!

Alisha


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October 15, 2005

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  This is a GREAT shot Alisha. Antelope Island has soooo many beautiful settings to choose from, and I think you made the most EXCELLENT choice of sobject matter for the setting included!

Carry onward,

Darryl


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October 16, 2005

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Thanks Darryl for the kind words..I appreciate it!!

Have a FANTASTIC day!!!

Alisha


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October 18, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  CONGRATS!!! BEST OF LUCK!! THIS IS BEAUTIFUL


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October 21, 2005

 

April Riggs
  congrats on your finalist!


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October 22, 2005

 

Nemil B. Chabebe
  Congratulations, this is a great shot.


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October 24, 2005

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Thanks Shelly, April & Nemil for your wonderful comments!!!

Alisha


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November 01, 2005

 

Kay Beausoleil
  You have a wonderful gallery, Alisha, and if I had a baby to be photographed, I'd want you nearby. This image is my favourite -- a quiet sweetness which you captured and processed beautifully. Congratulations on the honours you received for it!


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November 22, 2005

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  WHY THANK YOU Kay!!! Your comment just made my day!! THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

Alisha


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November 22, 2005

 

Barbara Helgason
  Wow Alisha this should be a postcard, BEAUTIFUL, and congrats on all your finalists!!


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January 21, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Right on, Alisha!!! Congraulations on this fantastic finalist my dear friend!!!! BRAVO!!!


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January 21, 2006

 

Kay Beausoleil
  So glad to see this one again -- congratulations, Alisha, and good luck in the next round!


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January 21, 2006

 

Dan McConoughey
  Still looks like a Kodak moment and a winner to me. Congrats on the finalist Alisha, looking forward to seeing it in the next round.


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January 21, 2006

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Thanks sooooo much Barbara J, Darryl, Kay & Dan!!! I appreciate your enthusiasm of comments with this image!!!


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January 21, 2006

 

Ray Clarke
  This is lovely Alisha, I like the way the dog seems to be watching out for your son, we have three goldies and they are very protective of the family (Ac)


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March 07, 2006

 

Paula Dwyer
  I love the dreamy effect you used. It gives such a pleasing definition to your son and his dog. A beautiful capture and shot well done!!!
Congratulations to you on recieving a finalist!! :)


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April 05, 2006

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Thank you Audrey & Paula for your kind comments! I do appreciate them!!!


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April 05, 2006

 

Keith L. Clayton
  Great image - This is really nice!!


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July 03, 2006

 
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