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Lavender


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Lavender
Lavender

Captured 3-16-06, full sun, macro mode. No filters or effects were used.

Donna La Mattino Pagakis

 
 
 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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This is just great, Donna!! Stopped me in my tracks!


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March 21, 2006

 

Joyce Baldassarre
  ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!


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March 21, 2006

 

Judy A. Lawhon
  Awesome photo, Donna!


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March 21, 2006

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Gorgeous!!!


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March 21, 2006

 

Carol McCants
  Wow...this is an amazing photo!
Carol


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March 21, 2006

 

Carla Metzler
  This is gorgeous, Donna!


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March 21, 2006

 

John Connolly
  An excellent capture, Donna! You must get extra points for not using PS.


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March 21, 2006

 

John Connolly
  An excellent capture, Donna! You must get extra points for not using PS.


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March 21, 2006

 

Linda M. Walker
  Beautifully captured,Donna...the lighting is great


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March 21, 2006

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  This is really an awesome capture, Donna! Love the composition and contrasts!


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March 22, 2006

 

Sylvia Rossler
  I predict you that this one will be an mars finalist Donna !!! delightful beautiful perfect !!!


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March 22, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you very much for such great comments!! I really appreciate it very much!!


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March 23, 2006

 

Stan Lubach
  Definitely a stunning image. Beautiful colors and great composition.


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March 26, 2006

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Absolutely gorgeous image and work, Donna!! One of my favorites!!


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March 26, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  This is so very beautiful thats why your minipic, Donna!!!


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March 26, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Stan, Jenny and Rakesh for your excellent responses!! I really appreciate it!!


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March 27, 2006

 

Stephen Zacker
  Dramatic, stunning, and Beautiful.


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March 28, 2006

 

Diana Child
  Beautiful Floral Donna!


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March 30, 2006

 

Anita Taylor
  Love this, Donna! The color and lighting are incredible and I like how the shadows act like a frame.


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March 30, 2006

 

Judyann Plante
  This is just beautiful, Donna! Awesome lighting, color and detaail.


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March 30, 2006

 

Darren K. Fisher
  I love how you captured this, it looks larger than life.


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March 31, 2006

 

Judy S. Fung
  Lovely, Donna!


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March 31, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Stephen, Diana, Anita, Judyann, Darren and Judy!!! I appreciate your compliments!


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March 31, 2006

 

Lucia De Giovanni
  Beautifully done, Donna!


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April 08, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you very much Lucia!


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April 08, 2006

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  Wow, Donna, this is gorgeous!!! Love the color and soft details... WOW!!


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April 20, 2006

 

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  Excellent shot! very lovely color contrasting with the dark BG, good detail and terrific overall lighting.
Vassili


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April 21, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Kara and Vassilis very much!! I really appreciate the wonderful responses to this image!!!


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April 21, 2006

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Donna, beautiful


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May 01, 2006

 

Ray Clarke
  In my eye this an outstanding capture Donna! Great composition , lighting and detail!!!(R)


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May 01, 2006

 

Judy S. Fung
  Lovely image, Donna!


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May 01, 2006

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Stunningly beautiful, and still one of my favorites, Donna!!


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May 01, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Stan, Ray, Judy and Jenny!! I appreciate your great compliments!!!!!


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May 01, 2006

 
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  This is a real super capture and no PS, Wow. It is a break from all your action captures. Enjoyed your gallery, Donna P.


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May 01, 2006

 
- Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

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  Beautiful macro Donna! I love the colors!,
Amalia


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May 01, 2006

 

Amy N. Cappelli
  Gorgeous! The petals remind me of delicate ribbons.


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May 01, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Emile, Amalia, and Amy for your compliments. I appreciate you stopping by my gallery!!!


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May 01, 2006

 

Pat Gamwell
  Flawless beauty, Donna! I do sooo admire 'natural' shots! GORGEOUS!


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May 01, 2006

 

Hector Contreras
  Beautiful capture Donna
Heco


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May 03, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Pat and Hector for your great comments and continued support!!


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May 03, 2006

 

Karen Slagle
  This is gorgeous - such clarity and stunning colors against the bg. I hope the second time around is the charm - good luck.


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May 04, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you very much Karen!


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May 04, 2006

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Gorgeous image, Donna!:)


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May 04, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Jim, I really appreciate it!


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May 04, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt
  Wonderful image Donna, I really like the lighting and details of the image. Terrific work!


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May 05, 2006

 

Barbara Helgason
  It is beautiful Donna, good luck the second time around.


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May 05, 2006

 

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  Breathtaking!


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May 05, 2006

 

Paula Dwyer
  Absolutely gorgeous!!! :)


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May 05, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Bill, Barbara, Traci, and Paula for the very nice comments!!


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May 05, 2006

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  Magnificent!


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May 05, 2006

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  Awesome Donna! Absolute Awesome!!!


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May 05, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Susan and Allen for your OUTSTANDING compliments!!


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May 05, 2006

 

Rhonda Smith
  Wow!! This is stunning Donna... I think it's a winner for sure!! Awesome!


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May 07, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thanks Rhonda, I hope so, that would be very cool!!


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May 13, 2006

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Donna - this is one of my favorite flower photographs on BP.com. You've done such a good job with this -- the composition is outstanding and the detail is just wonderful....I'll be watching for more :o) Judy


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May 15, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  The ultimate compliment!! Thanks Judy, very cool!!


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May 15, 2006

 

Nicole Kessel
  Very beautiful, Donna!!


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May 19, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you very much Nicole!!


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May 19, 2006

 

DiAnna F. Paulk
  Donna, I'm glad you're resubmitting this one! I don't know how it was overlooked before. It's a great image: color, composition, dof...I don't see how it can miss!


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May 22, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thanks so much DiAnna, what a great compliment!


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May 22, 2006

 

Tammy Scott
  Oh this is GORGEOUS!


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June 01, 2006

 

Revonda L. Gentry
  I can see why you had a great response, just stunning!!


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June 02, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Tammy and Revonda for the wonderful compliments!!!!!!


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June 02, 2006

 

Dale Ann Cubbage
  Absolutely stunning! The color is sublime, and the way it fades to black is so dramatic! Good luck with this, Donna! I think it deserved another look too!

da


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June 08, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thanks Dale Ann, what a great compliment! Thanks for stopping by!!


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June 08, 2006

 

Kaye Burazin
  Very impressive in presentation Donna. Remember that judging is very subjective and I think this is a winner!


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June 09, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thanks Kaye, sweet comment!!


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June 11, 2006

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Stunning colour, composition, and detail Donna ~ best of luck with it this time around!


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June 14, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thanks Susie, I appreciate the great compliments!


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June 14, 2006

 

Ross Throndson
  G O R G E O U S ! ! !


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June 19, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  THANKS Ross!!!!!!!!!!


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June 19, 2006

 

Ellen L. Zaslaw
  Veritably stunning !!!


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June 19, 2006

 

Lavone Vannoy
  W*O*W!!!! Great job! Bravo!!!


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June 22, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Ellen and Lavone for the great compliments!!


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June 22, 2006

 

Graeme yew Chow
  Outstanding flower image, I like the colors and composition, Donna.


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June 30, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  A belated thank you Graeme, I do appreciate it very much!!


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July 15, 2006

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Donna, gorgeous


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August 21, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thanks Stan, I'm so glad you like this image!! Thanks for stopping by!!


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August 21, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Congratulations on this most deserving finalist, Donna!!!


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September 26, 2006

 

Paul E. Earl
  Congratulations on this superb finalist!!


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September 26, 2006

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round.


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September 26, 2006

 
- Sherry Stricklin Boles

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  Congrats on this fabulous finalist, Donna!


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September 26, 2006

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  Big congrats again Donna!! <><


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September 26, 2006

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Congratulations, Donna!!


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September 26, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Melissa, Paul, Kay, Sherry, Nancy and Susan. I appreciate it very much!! I am so glad I never gave up on this image!!! Thanks to each and everyone of you at BetterPhoto!!!


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September 26, 2006

 

Ross Throndson
  Big Congratulations, Donna, on this Fantastic Finalist...Best of Luck in the Next Round!!!


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September 27, 2006

 

William Johnson
  Wonderful image, lovely colours and composition, Donna. Congratulations on your finalist. Bill J.


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September 27, 2006

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  Congrats on this wonderful finalist!!!


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September 27, 2006

 

Wendy Stevenson
  Gorgeous colour and light in this beautiful finalists Donna! Congratulations and best of luck in the next round!


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September 27, 2006

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Congrats to you Donna - best of luck!!!


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September 27, 2006

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  Congrats on this wonderful finalist Donna!!!


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September 27, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Big Congratulations, Donna, on this lovely finalist!!


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September 27, 2006

 

Nadya Johnson
  Congratulations on your very pretty finalist and best of luck in the next round, Donna!


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September 27, 2006

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Congratulations Donna!!!


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September 27, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt
  Congratulations on your finalist, Donna!! Good luck on the next round!!!


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September 27, 2006

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Sorry, I'm so late, but I wanted to congratulate you on this very striking finalist! My best to you in the next round, Donna!


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September 27, 2006

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Congratulations Donna on this fantastic finalist and Best of Luck in the next round! Love the color, comp and mood here...!!!


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September 27, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Ross, Bill J, Kara, Wendy, Deborah, Laurence, Rakesh, Nadya, Adilson, Bill W, Terry, and Kristi for your congratulatory wishes and constant support!!!


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September 27, 2006

 

Barbara Helgason
  Beautiful floral Donna, congrats and good luck in the next round.


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September 27, 2006

 

Amy JACKSON
  Congratulations, Donna!!!! :)


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September 27, 2006

 

Jill Flynn
  SOOOO beautiful Donna! Congratulations on your finalist!


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September 27, 2006

 

Sharon Day
  Beautiful image, Donna!!! Congratulations!!! Good luck next round!


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September 27, 2006

 

Marija Milovanovic Maksimovic
  Congrats Donna on your finalist!


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September 28, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Barbara, Amy, Jill, Sharon and Marija very much!!!


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September 28, 2006

 

Carol Sawyer
  Congratulations, Donna!!!!


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September 28, 2006

 

Kenneth Mucke
  Congrats on this awesome finalist


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September 28, 2006

 

Kaye Burazin
  The detail and vibrant color make this an exceptional finalist Donna. Congrats.


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September 28, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Carol, Kenneth, and Kaye for your great wishes and responses!!


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September 28, 2006

 

Michael Khoury
  Congratulations Donna !...
M


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September 28, 2006

 

RC Fritz
  Another Great image, Donna. Congrats and good luck!!


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September 28, 2006

 

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  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Donna!


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September 28, 2006

 

Raymond Pauly
  Really beautiful! Congratulations!


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September 28, 2006

 

Carol Teal
  Wow! So beautiful! I was surprised to see you didn't use effects on this; it looks almost painted! Congrats on such a beautiful finalist Donna!


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September 28, 2006

 
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