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Surf'n off the Wall


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Surf'n off the Wall
Surf'n off the Wall
Artistic rendering of photographic image

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Norman P. Banks

 
 
 

Pat Gamwell
 

I am one of your biggest fans, Norman! You truly have been blessed with masterful artistic talent! Each creation is wonderfully thought out and presented! I would love to sit with you & see how you accomplish these images! (Thank you for the kind sentiments and prayers).


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January 05, 2007

 

Norman P. Banks
  Thank you so much, Pat!

Norm


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January 05, 2007

 

David Pratt
  Wonderful Norman! Love your creativity and talents! Well done!


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January 09, 2007

 

Norman P. Banks
  Hey David!

Thanks for the support, its much appreciated.

Norm


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January 10, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Good on you, Norm! Congratulations.
Steve


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February 24, 2007

 

David Pratt
  Norm! Congratulations! Great job!

dave


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February 24, 2007

 

Norman P. Banks
  Hey Steve & Dave, thanks for the support!

Norm


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February 24, 2007

 
- Boris Kirpichnikov

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  Big congratulations!Nice work,Norm!


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February 24, 2007

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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


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February 25, 2007

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congratulations!!!


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February 25, 2007

 

Norman P. Banks
  Thanks so much Boris, Kay and Colette, for the warm regards!

Norm


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February 26, 2007

 

Ron Jones
  Hey, Norm. Way to go!
Ron


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February 27, 2007

 

David Pratt
  Big Congrats on your winner Norman! Way to go!


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February 27, 2007

 

Carla Metzler
  Congratulations on your winner, Norman!


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February 27, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Better on you, Norm!
Steve


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February 27, 2007

 

Norman P. Banks
  Hey Ron, Dave, Carla and Steve!

Thanks so much for the congrats, but more so for the support and encouragement I get from you guys.(luv ya all)

Now to tell the truth, after I had finished it, I felt that this image was a little too grungy for BP and had almost forgotten about it.

The original photo was taken in the bay just off the Shinnicock Reservation
out at the end of Long Island.

I thought it was a good shot but had'nt asked the parents permission and since the child was so recognizable I did'nt want to run it up onto the web as was.

Then one day I was playing around with textures and backgrounds and that's how this image came to be. (lopsided grin)

Norm


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February 27, 2007

 
johnvroscich.com - John V. Roscich

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  VERY COOL
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN
JOHN


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February 27, 2007

 

Norman P. Banks
  Thanks very much John, I appreciate your nice comments!

Norm


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February 27, 2007

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  A beautiful piece and win, Norman! Congratulations!


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February 27, 2007

 

Norman P. Banks
  Thanks so much Terry!

Norm


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February 27, 2007

 
dmd-photo-art.com - Dominick M. Dimacale

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  Congratulations Norman on your fabulous win...Dominick


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February 27, 2007

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your second place winner:)


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February 28, 2007

 

Norman P. Banks
  Hi Dominick & Kay!

A big thank you for taking the time to make a congratulatory comment! I really appreciate it.

Kay, it was your "good luck in the next round" wishes that kicked this pic into a second place! (Smile)

Norm


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February 28, 2007

 
photosbyjanine.com - Janine Russell

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  Norm, congratulations on your Second Place Win!


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February 28, 2007

 

Norman P. Banks
  Hi Janine... long time, hope all is well & Thanks so much!

Norm


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February 28, 2007

 

Wendy Stevenson
  Super Big Belated Congratulations on this well deserved win Norm! So sorry I'm this late:-((


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March 07, 2007

 

Norman P. Banks
  Hey girlfriend, you know you never have to be sorry1 (big smile)

Norm


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March 07, 2007

 

Michael S. Baker
  Ok...I'm walking through your gallery (again) to see what you've been up to. Not sure how this one got by me--great job as usual. Congrats on this winning image. Keep up the excellent creativity!!

Regards,
Mike B-


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March 10, 2007

 

Norman P. Banks
  Mike, the original was a shot a kid surfing and I thought it was quite nice, but his face was too recognizable so I started play'n around.

I didnt expect much from it here since it was a little out there by BP standards and I sort of forgot about it!

I think it kind of says that BP is beginning to open up to photogs that are into DPA.(smile)

Norm


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March 11, 2007

 

Michael S. Baker
  Stay true to your artistic expression, Norm! Stay true to your expression.

Mike B-


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March 11, 2007

 

Norman P. Banks
  I hear ya Mike!

Norm


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March 11, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your win Norman! A work of art!


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March 12, 2007

 

Norman P. Banks
  Thanks Donna, I appreciate your encouragement!

Norm


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March 12, 2007

 

Holly Shao
  Such a fantastic winning image, Norman!!

I just enjoyed viewing your gallery, and your work is just amazing and very inspiring! Love your creative style!

Holly


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April 24, 2007

 

Norman P. Banks
  Thanks so much Holly, I appreciate your encouraging and warm comments!

Norm


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April 24, 2007

 
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