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Peregrine Falcon


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Peregrine Falcon
Peregrine Falcon
This guy was rescued from an accident with a broken wing and is now physically sound, however he has neurological damage and will be a permanent resident of the Great Valley Bird Conservatory here in Southeastern PA.

Shot raw format with Nikkor 18-70mm lense at 70mm ISO 200.

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Paul Sikora
 

Paul, some great detail in this image. Beautiful bird, nicely framed


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September 28, 2006

 

Lynne Morris
  Wonderful image Paul, great detail!


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September 28, 2006

 

Margaret Sikora
  IM sorry Paul but as much as it hurts me (lol) I have to agree with Paul S on this one ,it is beautiful and such a sad story ,but he will be well looked after their .


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September 28, 2006

 
- Sherry Stricklin Boles

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  What a sad story...No wonder he looks so mad! :)
Wonderful capture of this beautiful bird!


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September 28, 2006

 

Glenn E. Urquhart
  Stunning capture of a magnificent creature, Paul!!! Excellent color, lighting, Detail, contrast, very well composed and quite beautiful! Well Done! Cheers, Glenn.


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September 28, 2006

 

Alan L. Borror
  Beautiful color and detail, Paul! My understanding is that once in captivity, birds of prey are often rejected by the their community if released.


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September 28, 2006

 

Roxanne M. Bubar
  Awesome details, colors and capture.


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Donald K. Cherry
  Beautiful portrait, Paul!


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September 28, 2006

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Great portrait of this guy!


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September 28, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  Fantastic detail and close up Paul!!!!!


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September 28, 2006

 

Paul E. Earl
  A sad story but it least there are some positives to it.
A wonderful capture of this beautiful bird.


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September 28, 2006

 

Wally Orlowsky
  What a stunning portrait of this marvelous bird, Paul!


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September 28, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Awesome clarity on this great portrait!


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September 28, 2006

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Wonderful image Paul,great detail and color.The thing is,he has a home!!!!!!


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September 28, 2006

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  Beautiful capture of this amazing bird, Paul! So sad he is damaged but thankful there are places to keep them. Well done!

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September 28, 2006

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Wonderful capture Paul!!!
Great details!!!


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September 28, 2006

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Awesome details on this cute bird, Paul. I'm happy that he'll be safe for rest of his life.


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September 28, 2006

 

Joy Rector
  beautiful shot, beautiful bird


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Vicki Hunt
  Great capture! Wonderful story!


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- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Great that he'll have a safe haven - nice portrait, Paul.


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September 28, 2006

 
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  Great portrait of him Paul! It is nice to see that he has a good home now to look after him! Jef


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September 28, 2006

 

Sharon King
  Great clarity and lighting on this Paul, wonderful detail.


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  Beautiful details...glad he has a safe haven now!


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September 28, 2006

 

Alison Greenwood
  One word Paul...WOW!!!


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September 28, 2006

 

Terri L. Scribner
  Fantastic details on this stunning falcon! At least he has a home that can help him considering the neurological problems!!


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September 28, 2006

 

Donna J. Eaton
  It's a gorgeous Peregrine! I'm glad he was rescued and I think it's great that you support the conservatory. Of course, I'm a little biased! I'm very fond of the Peregines we have at our center!


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- Gail Vitikacs

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  Love the details and the story!


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September 28, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Wonderful capture of this magnificent Peregrine. Sad that he has permanent health issues but a great thing that there are rescues for these birds and animals. We adopted a rescue bird..a male Eclectus... about two years ago with a lot of health issues.


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September 28, 2006

 

Patty Razonable
  Fabulous capture and details, Paul!!


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September 28, 2006

 

Tarun Bose
  Fantastic capture with great details and lovely lighting. A winner. Well done Paul.


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September 28, 2006

 

Paula Dwyer
  Incredible detail, clarity and lighting. My heart goes out to this magnificent bird. Im glad he is in a safe place. Fantastic image and info on his history. :)


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September 28, 2006

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Oh WOW, Oh WOW!!!! What a gorgeous image!!!!! ^.^ Kitty


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Lisa D. Greer
  Great image of a majestic creature Paul! :)


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  Paul, excellent detail, colors, clarity and lighting.


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September 28, 2006

 

Carla Metzler
  Great colors and detail, Paul!


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- Rakesh Syal

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  Wonderful image Paul, great details!
A winner in my books!


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September 28, 2006

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Wonderful image, Paul - great details!


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September 28, 2006

 

Pamela Shane
  Awwww - poor baby! At least he will have a good life, & was saved. Superb
coloring & details in the feathers Paul. :)


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September 28, 2006

 

Ronald F. Fischer
  Wonderful capture and story, Paul!


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September 28, 2006

 

Stephen Zacker
  Amazing detail you have captured


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September 28, 2006

 

Jessica Jenney
  Beautiful capture and increadible detail, Paul!!!


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September 28, 2006

 

Arya Bandyopadhyay
  What a fantastic capture, Paul!!


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Shirley L. Carpenter
  WOW!! Wxcellent detail, composition and capture Paul!!!


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September 28, 2006

 

Jo Berry
  Outstanding capture--love the detail and lighting. Wonderful portrait!!!Glad he was rescued!!


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September 28, 2006

 
- Jill Odice

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  Beautiful detail here Paul!


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September 28, 2006

 

Pat Gamwell
  WOW! This has a 'jump out of the monitor' clarity, Paul! Fabulous details! I'm so happy to hear he is being protected.


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September 28, 2006

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Great close up of this falcon Paul, I like how you captured its mouth open.


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September 28, 2006

 

Paul Michko
  Thank you all so much!!!


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Nadya Johnson
  Here's another "WOW!" This is an OUTSTANDING capture, Paul!! He's a beauty. Glad he'll have a home at the Conservatory. What a gorgeous shot!


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- Linda Boehme

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  Great photo, Paul! Beautiful details and great exposure.


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September 28, 2006

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  FABULOUS capture...AND story about this BEAUTIFUL falcon, Paul!! WONDERFUL colours, clarity, lighting, details, textures, AND composition!! A VERY nicely seen AND taken image!! :o)


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September 28, 2006

 

Lani J
  Gorgeous portrait of this beautiful hunter! Love the detail, wow! :o)


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September 29, 2006

 

Daniel Diaz
  WOW Paul, this is GORGEOUS!!!!!!


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September 29, 2006

 

Kathy Reeves
  The detail on the lovely bird is fantastic Paul. Excellent image!


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September 29, 2006

 

Bill Houghton
  Great shot Paul. Great sharpness and detail.


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Karen Bacon
  WOW!!!Aperfect capture Paul!


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- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Beautiful capture, colors and details!


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September 29, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt
  Excellent job beautiful details, Paul!


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September 29, 2006

 

John Connolly
  A dynamic capture of this magnificient bird, Paul! Raptors have a special place in my heart!


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September 29, 2006

 

Stan Lubach
  Gorgeous detail, Paul. Love the different patterns.


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October 01, 2006

 

Elisabeth A. Gay
  What a beautiful bird, well captured - I'm so glad it is well again.


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October 02, 2006

 

Judyann Plante
  Wow, Paul! Great capture! Beautiful clarity, color, and detail.

Judyann ><>


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October 02, 2006

 

Paul G Slate
  wow Great shot !Paul looks like you got the nod on this one ! very sharp!awsome photo paul!


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- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Congratulations on this fantastic finalist Paul!!!


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October 26, 2006

 

Judyann Plante
  Congratulations on this great finalist, Paul!

Judyann ><>


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October 26, 2006

 

Ray Clarke
  Wonderful finalist Paul, well done


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October 26, 2006

 

Karen Bacon
  A big congratulations Paul!


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October 26, 2006

 

Karen Slagle
  Big congrats, Paul...


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October 26, 2006

 

Donna J. Eaton
  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Paul!


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October 26, 2006

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Congratulations, Paul!!!!! Gorgeous bird!!!! :-) ^.^ Kitty


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October 26, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  Congratulations Paul on this wonderful finalist!!


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October 26, 2006

 

Paul E. Earl
  Fantastic finalist. Good luck in the next round. Congratulations!!!


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October 26, 2006

 

Glenn E. Urquhart
  Congrats on your award, Paul! Very well deserved! Cheers, Glenn.


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- Kay E. Mahoney

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


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- Claudia Kuhn

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  Congrats Paul, beautiful portrait!


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October 26, 2006

 

Nadya Johnson
  So glad to see this STUNNING photo in the finals, Paul!! And no surprise -- ! Best of luck in the next round!


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October 26, 2006

 

Tarun Bose
  Big congrats Paul for finalist. I had predicted earlier.


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October 26, 2006

 

Robert R. Goodman
  A very big congratulations Paul!!!!!


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Bobbie Davis
  Congrats


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Paul Sikora
  Congratulations, Paul!


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- Su Sana E. P

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  Congratulations, Paul!!


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- Su Sana E. P

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  Congratulations, Paul!!


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October 26, 2006

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Congratulations on this very excellent portrait, Paul!!!:)


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Tammy Scott
  Congratulations


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- Sherry Stricklin Boles

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  Congratulations, Paul!


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Melissa G. Meiselman
  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Paul!!


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  Paul, congratulations on your finalist.


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October 26, 2006

 

Paul Michko
  Thank you all so very much!!!


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October 27, 2006

 

Lani J
  Gorgeous! Congratulations, Paul!! :o)


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October 27, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Terrific finalist, Paul! Congratulations!


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Manuel Barrera
  Congratulations, Paul


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Colleen Braun
  Congratulations


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Walter Graziano
  Congratulations Paul, great shot!!


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October 27, 2006

 

Tonya R. Boles
  Wonderful shot, congrats.


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October 27, 2006

 

Donna W. Neal
  Congratulations on a well deserved finalist Paul


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Sharon King
  Glad to see this one again Paul, Congratulations!


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October 27, 2006

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Big congratulations on your beutiful finalist, Paul!! Good Luck!!


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October 27, 2006

 

Crystal M. Gove
  CONGRATS on getting a finalist with this AWESOME photo, Paul :o)!


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Laura Clay-Ballard
  totally awesome image! congrats!


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- Cliff & Patti Smith

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  Congratulations on your finalist with this awesome image Paul!


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October 27, 2006

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Congrats on this fantastic finalist, Paul! :)


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  Congratulations on your finalist,Paul!!


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October 27, 2006

 
- Jill Odice

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  Congrats and good luck in round #2 Paul!!!


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October 27, 2006

 

Pamela Shane
  Big congratulations on your gorgeous
finalist Paul! :)


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October 27, 2006

 

Lorraine A. Cook
  Congrats on this awesome finalist, Paul!<:))


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October 27, 2006

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  What a gorgeous Bird Paul!


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October 28, 2006

 
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  Congrats Paul on this excellent Finalist! Jeff


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October 28, 2006

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  You Gotta Love That Detail,Congrats To You Paul!!


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October 28, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Excellent finalist!! Congratulations Paul!!


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October 28, 2006

 

Vicki Hunt
  Congratulations!


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October 31, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt
  Fantastic I love the details and colors. Congratulations, Paul!!


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November 02, 2006

 

KHAWLA Haddad
  Congrats on this Wonderful finalist, Paul!!!


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November 03, 2006

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  CONGRATULATIONS on this fantastic Finalist, Paul! Outstanding color and details!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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November 04, 2006

 

Barbara Helgason
  A belated congratulations on this beautiful finalist Paul!!


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November 06, 2006

 
- Ronda Chatelle

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  Wow Paul!!! Fantastic image captured and presented perfectly! Congratulations...you deserve the recognition-


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November 08, 2006

 
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