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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Pristine Lake
Pristine Lake
Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Canada.

Moraine Lake is in the same area as the more famous Lake Louise. Both are beautiful--but my vote is Moraine Lake. Most beautiful lake I've ever seen. This picture is also my current mini-pic.

Happy birthday also to Pat Gamwell!!

F5.6, 1/80 sec, ISO 100, 17mm focal length.

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STUNNING!!!!!


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October 19, 2006

 

Donna W. Neal
  Gorgeous Ken.

One of the places I want to visit.


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October 19, 2006

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Perfection!!!! This is FANTASTIC!


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October 19, 2006

 

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  Absolutely beautiful!


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October 19, 2006

 

Tammy Scott
  This really is a fantastic image - great places you have travelled


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October 19, 2006

 

Paul Michko
  WOW!!! Outstanding vista, Ken.


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October 19, 2006

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Another winner for you, I bet! Lovely shot!! HBD Pat!!!


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October 19, 2006

 

Paul G Slate
  great photo! color and lighting are amazing ! This is an incredible capture! ken!


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October 19, 2006

 
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  An outstanding capture of this beautiful place Ken!! The colors are amazing! Jeff


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October 19, 2006

 

Ray Clarke
  Wonderful Composition Ken!!!(R)


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October 19, 2006

 

Lynne Morris
  Awesome capture Ken, stunning image.


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October 19, 2006

 

Sherry Sturgis
  GORGEOUS!!!! just simply, gorgeous, Ken!


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October 19, 2006

 

Autum Rhoades
  Absolutely Awesome!!!!! The colors, the reflection, the everything...FANTASTIC!!!


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October 19, 2006

 

Judith G. Secco
  Spectacular scene!! Just beautiful.


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October 19, 2006

 

Ray Thoms
  It is a beautiful place Ken... been to both and agree with you, well done!


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October 19, 2006

 

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  Ooooo, so beautiful!! Banff is one of my favorite places, and now I'm dying to go back after seeing this! What an amazing capture.


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October 19, 2006

 

Amy JACKSON
  Beautiful image, Ken!!


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October 19, 2006

 

Carla Metzler
  Truly beautiful, Ken. I wish my shots of Canada had turned out so well.


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October 19, 2006

 

Mary Timman
  Sensational image. The water is so pretty! Just beautiful.


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October 19, 2006

 

Cathy Barrows
  absolutely gorgeous...this has to go on me and linda's to do list and soon...do you think they will let us back into the country


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October 19, 2006

 

Alexander Grima
  You have a winner! This is stunning!


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October 19, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt
  Gorgeous, the colors and composition are fantastic! Love the lighting and pov also, Ken!!


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October 19, 2006

 

Ronald F. Fischer
  This one takes my breath away! WINNER!


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October 19, 2006

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Wake me up!!!! Or if I'm in heaven DON'T wake me up!!!! ^.^ Kitty


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October 19, 2006

 

Bridgette B
  I went to Banff/Lake Louise on my honeymoon 9yrs ago...this brings back some wonderful memories!! GORGEOUS image!! :)


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October 19, 2006

 
- Dennis Flanagan

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  It's great how the trees go right to the shoreline.


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October 19, 2006

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Fantastic capture. Beautiful scene and colors. Winner


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October 19, 2006

 

Marcie A. Fowler
  Wow this must have been totally breathtaking in person. Love all the different elements of nature you captured with this image Ken. It's grand prize worthy in my opnion. Very well done.


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October 19, 2006

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  Wow! Can't even imagine this is real! Just great. Excellent dof and clarity as well ass super colors!


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October 19, 2006

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Spectacular, Ken! Amazing colors and reflections! Truly an amazing lake.


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October 19, 2006

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  OH MY!!! Winner for sure! I hope you have this hanging on your wall, Ken! Absolutely gorgeous!!


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October 19, 2006

 

Andrea Mosley
  This is gorgeous! I love the colors!


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October 19, 2006

 

Pat Gamwell
  BREATHTAKING! Your artistic talent knows no bounds, my friend! You couldn't have chosen a more beautiful image for your kind dedication! THANK YOU for adding such magnificent splendor to my day!


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October 19, 2006

 

Nadya Johnson
  Wow - wow - WOWWWW!~~ !! This is FANTASTIC, Ken!! Gorgeous! Has to be a winner!


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October 19, 2006

 

Tressie Davis
  I am at an absolute loss for words...and trust me, that doesn't happen often (just ask my hubby). OUTSTANDING image, so so soooooo a winner!!!


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October 19, 2006

 

Kate Jackson
  Stunning - wow!!! I am so jealous, I would love to go there! A most wonderful landscape Ken!


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October 19, 2006

 
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This is one of the most beautiful shots I have seen you take! WOW!!!!!!
This is where I want to go!


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October 19, 2006

 

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  Absolutely stunning!


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October 19, 2006

 

Sherrye Nozaki
  Like everyone else said and more!!! This is truly spectacular!


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October 19, 2006

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Looks like a pretty spectacular spot Ken! Simply gorgeous!!


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October 19, 2006

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  I guess this is alright if you like absolutely breathe taking scenery.


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October 19, 2006

 
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  Ken, excellent colors, detail, lighting, clarity, DOF and composition.


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October 19, 2006

 

Darren K. Fisher
  I am with Tamara, my first thought was how breath taking this is. Also how it shows what a wonderful God we have. The beauty you captured here is amazing.


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October 19, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  What wonderful comments. I do thank you. I'm blessed to be able to travel to picturesque places. I just wish I had more vacation time!!!


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October 19, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  Wow Wow Wow Wow Wow!!!
This is truly stunning Ken!! What a magnificent vista - fantastic image!!! And a wonderful birthday dedication too!!


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October 19, 2006

 

She-She Killough
  Gorgeous Ken!!!!! It reminds me of a place in Italy that I was in awe of. This should definately win Something!!!!


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October 20, 2006

 

Hendrik Storme
  Gorgeous scene and capture! Perfect, Ken!!!!


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October 20, 2006

 

Kenneth Mucke
  This is just stunning in every sense of the word Ken...glorious colors and design...perfectly framed


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October 20, 2006

 

Roger Bernabo
  WOW, where's my travel agent? I want to go to Canada.... Ok maybe I'll wait 6 months; SUPER image Ken!


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October 21, 2006

 

David Pratt
  Wow! This beautiful! Great shot!


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October 21, 2006

 

Kaye Burazin
  A thousand words couldn't describe this beautiful place. Breathtaking Kenneth!


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October 21, 2006

 

KV Day
  Beautiful glacial lake. Nice work


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October 22, 2006

 

John Connolly
  A beautiful presentation Ken! This would be a MUST SEE if I could ever get over to the States!


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October 22, 2006

 
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  not only is the lake pristine your capture of it really brings it to life and light, Ken. Awesome in every respect.


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October 22, 2006

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Absolutely breathtaking photography, Ken!!


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October 22, 2006

 

David Phalen
  Simply beautiful!!


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October 23, 2006

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  wow! I'm actually speechless. Awesome.


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October 23, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Looks like you're going for GOLD with this one, Ken. Bravo!


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October 27, 2006

 

Sharon Day
  Wow, this shot is just breathtaking, Ken!!! Absolutely gorgeous!


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October 28, 2006

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Ken, I agree. Morraine Lake is more beautiful. In my opinion, the most beautiful of all is Lake O'Hara, which is over the Continental Divide in British Columbia.


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October 28, 2006

 

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  Hi Ken absolutely fantastic image, sums up what photography is all about.. to capture a moment in time that is just perfect and preserve it forever... well done!


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October 29, 2006

 

Sherri Conley
  This is just drop dead gorgeous! Very well done, Ken!


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October 30, 2006

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  Ken, this takes the breath away... Your nature shots are really impressing me lately... Wonderful comp. and wow on that color!!
Perfection...


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November 02, 2006

 
- James E. Coleman

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  Ken,
Wow, I thnk I have only seen 1 other shot of Lake Moraine other than my own and you win on this hands down. I reember these rocks but didn't think to put them in foreground! Did you read the sign at the bottom of the path about the grizzlies? Almost enough to stop you in your tracks.
I see you water was a little different tint of blue, and just a gorgeous shot!! Everything about it!!
Jim


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November 05, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  My favorite of yours :)


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November 05, 2006

 

Shawn Jennings
  Congratulations on your finalist Ken!


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November 23, 2006

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congratulations my friend! A fabulous capture, you are a fantastic photographer, hey, I am not kidding you either! For one time I am serious!
jo ann c.


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November 23, 2006

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  I love this Ken ~ many congrats on a well-deserved finalist!


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November 23, 2006

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Awesome Ken!!!! CONGRATULATIONS on this beauty!


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November 23, 2006

 

Sherri Conley
  It just doesn't get any better than this. Congrats, Ken!


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November 23, 2006

 

Autum Rhoades
  I knew we would see this one again - much congratulations on your finalist Ken!!!!


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November 23, 2006

 

Carla Metzler
  Congratulations, Ken!


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November 23, 2006

 

Kaye Burazin
  Superb Ken. Congrats on your win.


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November 23, 2006

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  I knew I would see this again:) Congratulations to you Ken!! I just love this! Good luck with this one in the next round!


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November 23, 2006

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Ken, congratulations on your beautiful finalist! Wishing you luck in the next round.


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November 23, 2006

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round. Knew this one would make it in. Hope to see it in the winners.


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November 23, 2006

 

Bobbie Davis
  Congrats Ken!!!!!


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November 23, 2006

 

Ray Thoms
  Congratulations on your finalist Ken...


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November 23, 2006

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Congrats Ken! Great shot! Judy


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November 23, 2006

 

eileen bedford
  Congratulations on your finalist, well deserved Ken...


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November 23, 2006

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Congratulations, Ken!!!!! WTG :-) ^.^ Kitty


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November 23, 2006

 

David Pratt
  Congratulations Ken! Good luck!


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November 23, 2006

 

Kenneth Mucke
  Awesome finalist Ken...Good Luck


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November 23, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  A gorgeous view, I wish I was there!! Congrats Ken!!


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November 23, 2006

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Congratulations, Ken!!


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November 23, 2006

 

Nadya Johnson
  Congratulations on your BREATH TAKING finalist, Ken!! Superb! Best of luck in the second round!


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November 23, 2006

 
- James E. Coleman

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  Ken,
I think we all knew this was gorgeous. Just realized you overcame the problem I had with the sky and simply didn't include it!!
Again, Great shot and congratulations!!


Jim


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November 23, 2006

 

Tamera S. Phillips
  Congratulation on this well deserved finalist.


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November 23, 2006

 

Judyann Plante
  Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Ken!

Judyann ><>


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November 24, 2006

 

Mary L. Graham
  Congratulations Ken!! This is just beautiful...good luck in the next round!! =)


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November 24, 2006

 

Ronald F. Fischer
  Congrats on your finalists, Ken, awesome work!!


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November 24, 2006

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Congratualtions on this awesome finalist and best of luck in the next round Ken. Great comp and beautiful blues!


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November 24, 2006

 
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  Ken, congratulations on your finalist.


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November 24, 2006

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Positively breath taking, Ken!!! Congratulations and if I could vote right now it would be the Grand Prize winner.


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November 24, 2006

 

She-She Killough
  You already know what I Think!! Winner!!! :) Congrats Ken!!


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November 24, 2006

 

Michael S. Baker
  Another absolutely stunning image, Ken!
Your landscapes are awesome!! Agree with She-She...I think you've got another winner here! Congrats on your finalist!
Regards,
Mike B-


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November 24, 2006

 

Hendrik Storme
  Great finalist, congrats Ken!!!!


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November 24, 2006

 

Kate Jackson
  Congratulations Ken - this is awesome!


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November 24, 2006

 

Donna W. Neal
  Congratulations on this well deserved Finalist and good luck in the next round Ken


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November 24, 2006

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  EXCELLENT!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!


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November 24, 2006

 
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  BEAUTIFUL
WELL DESERVED
CONGRATULATIONS KEN
JOHN


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November 24, 2006

 

Morteza Safataj
  Hi Ken,
Fantastic shot, so beautiful.Thaks for sharing ur nice photo.^^


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November 24, 2006

 

Alison Greenwood
  Absolutely stunning Ken!!! I would love to have this hanging on my wall. A very deserving finalist.


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November 25, 2006

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  Good grief, do I count FIVE finalists this month? No matter how many people say it, the best word for this is stunning!


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November 25, 2006

 

Stephen Zacker
  Breath taking scenic. Congratulations


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November 25, 2006

 

Anita Hogue
  WOW, such a glorious scene, Ken! This should for sure win First Place! Never seen an image more beautiful! Congratulations!!!!


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November 25, 2006

 

Pat Gamwell
  WoooHooo! You won with my bday dedication shot! WTG, my friend! This is definietly on top of my favorites list! BIG CONGRATS!


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November 25, 2006

 
- Jill Odice

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  Another congrats! This is awesome! :-)Pat must have had some of her great energy rub off on it!


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November 25, 2006

 
- Cora Miller

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  Supurb, Ken. Moraine Lake has never looked more beautiful. And if you didn't take a canoe to the other end you should try that next time. There's all kind of beauty down there that you can't see from the land. :)
Congratulations on all of your finalists.


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November 25, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Ken, You da man! :)


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November 25, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  Congratulations Ken!!! So pleased to see this one here!


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November 26, 2006

 

Sandra Freyler
  Congratulations ken! :)


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November 27, 2006

 

AMALIA Veralli
  Stunning image Ken. Congrats!


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November 28, 2006

 
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  Congrats, Ken.


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November 30, 2006

 
- Virginia Leone

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  Gorgeous shot, I'm surprised this photo didn't place higher....! Love your gallery!


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January 03, 2007

 
- James E. Coleman

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  Ken,
Once again, great job, congrats to you!!
If I get up there again, I think I will do as you did and exclude the clouds. If you compare mine and yours, you shot about 10-20 feet to the right on mine.
I wonder if the color of the water changes? They say the blue is from refracted light off minute particles of rock suspended in the water from glacial effect.
Beautifully done!!
Jim


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January 03, 2007

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  This one


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May 29, 2007

 

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  Lots of others have commented and said the things I would have said. This image is breathtaking! It makes me want to be there, to see the whole lake, to experience it for myself.
You've created another outstanding image.
Becky


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July 15, 2007

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Congrats on this and all the other finalists you have!


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September 22, 2008

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congrats on all FIVE finalist! Superman strikes again! Woo hoo!

jo ann c.


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