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Storm on the Horizon


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Storm on the Horizon
Storm on the Horizon

Oceanside Beach, California

*Nature & Landscapes*

Donna La Mattino Pagakis

 
 
 

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Gorgeous b&w image Donna, lovely tones, reflections and great pov!


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November 18, 2007

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  Oh this is WONDERFUL Donna!!!! An excellent B/W capture!!!!


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November 18, 2007

 

Brett Dolsen
  What a great black and white composition with beautifull light,tones and clarity!!Really nice shot Donna!!
Brett


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November 18, 2007

 

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton
  Great capture Donna!!


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November 18, 2007

 

Ray Clarke
  This is wonderful Donna, fantastic light, tones and view


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November 18, 2007

 

Tiia Vissak
  Very beautiful! Great reflections!


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November 18, 2007

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  BEAUTIFUL capture!!


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November 18, 2007

 

Louise Kumpf
  Stunning capture, Donna! I don't remember seeing such beautiful reflections in the wet sand, as you've caught here. Excellent work!


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November 18, 2007

 
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  Just beautiful scenery here, Donna!!!


Dominick


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November 18, 2007

 

Anita Hogue
  Excellent capture, Donna!


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November 18, 2007

 

Bill Wyatt
  Wow I love those reflections! Gorgeous work Donna!


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November 18, 2007

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Terrific capture Donna!!!


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November 18, 2007

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  Donna this is SO beautiful! The glassy smoothness of the water and the ridge of tide rushing in are amazing! The detail on the wave is just gorgeous! I love this capture and the B&W just makes it dramatic and really brings out the details!


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November 18, 2007

 

Erin Appelbaum
  Awesome Donna. Great composition, B&W tones, clarity and reflections. Peter


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November 18, 2007

 
- Larry L. Redmon

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  This is great, Donna!


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November 18, 2007

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Beautiful, Donna...great reflections!!!!! ♫ k


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November 18, 2007

 

Angela Azzinnaro
  AWESOME capture, tones & comp!!!!! GREAT job Donna!!!!!


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November 18, 2007

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Wow, Donna!!! Phenomenal lighitng, tones, comp, clarity & beauty captured here!!! Exceptional job on this, my friend!!!


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November 18, 2007

 

Judy A. Lawhon
  Beautiful capture in B&W, Donna....great comp and detail!!


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November 18, 2007

 

Jessica Jenney
  Gorgeous tones, reflections and lighting, Donna! Terrific composition!


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November 18, 2007

 

Susan Fox
  Magnificent! Love the B&W, refections, lighting, tones and composition!


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November 18, 2007

 

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  Beautiful capture, Donna...Well done....Paul.


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November 18, 2007

 

Sam Britt
  Great lighting, reflections & tones, Donna. Beautiful B&W image.


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November 18, 2007

 

Kaye Burazin
  Wonderful tonal quality with a certain glow makes this an outstanding image.


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November 18, 2007

 

Shirley L. Carpenter
  Wonderful b&w capture Donna!!Great composition!!


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November 18, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you for all of your inspirational comments and constant support!! I appreciate each and every one!!

Take care!!

Donna


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November 18, 2007

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Stunning shot, Donna!


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November 18, 2007

 

Robert R. Goodman
  That is stunning,Donna.The reflection is beyond words.Beautiful image!!!!!


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November 18, 2007

 

Mary K. Robison
  Donna, you've outdone yourself here, and that is saying a LOT!
This is a perfectly composed reflection shot, with amazing light and an incredibly dramatic mood. Your perspective gives the image so much depth, and the B&W brings out the sheen of the ocean and the shore.
WINNER!


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November 18, 2007

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Can I copy and paste Mary's comments? LOL. Donna, I whole-heartedly agree with Mary..it's a Winner!!!


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November 18, 2007

 

Terri Beloit
  WOW...this is another awesome photo, Donna! I love the compositiona and reflections...and the bw conversion is excellent! My parents winter right on this beach...hmm, I think I need to get down there this winter!!!


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November 18, 2007

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Incredible seascape with an outstanding conversion into black and white, Donna!!


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November 18, 2007

 

Ronald F. Fischer
  Fantastic panoramic capture, Donna! Really works well in BW!


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November 18, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  You have all left some OUTSTANDING compliments, I'm truly honored. Thanks so much!!! Have a wonderful holiday week everyone!!!!

Donna


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November 18, 2007

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  woooooooooooooowwwwwwww!!!!!! well that's AMAZING!!!! striking image and effects Donna!


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November 18, 2007

 

Hector Contreras
  A dramatic and stunning B&W image Donna
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November 18, 2007

 
- Sheryl A. Hudson

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  Donna, this B&W is absolutly stunning! Beautiful tones and clarity, great detail in the lights and darks, and composed to perfection!


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November 18, 2007

 
- Evy Johansen

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  So very beautiful, Donna!! Wonderful B&W!


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November 18, 2007

 

Carol Sawyer
  Outstanding B&W capture, reflection and detail, Donna!


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November 19, 2007

 

Hendrik Storme
  Wonderful perspective,light and reflections! Great shot Donna!!!


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November 19, 2007

 

William Johnson
  Terrific capture Donna. I think it looks fantastic in B/W. Great POV and reflections. Bill J.


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November 19, 2007

 

Melissa Olsen
  I LOVE B&W landscapes and this is no exception... excellent work Donna!


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November 19, 2007

 
- Angie Sidles

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  This is amazing Donna. LOVE the drama and the reflections and the B&W, and.....just love it all!! :)


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November 19, 2007

 
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  A sure winner...absolutely fabulous...love your choice of bw here!

Have a wonderful week and a VERY Happy Thanksgiving!


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November 19, 2007

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  TERRIFIC tones and light-- love the long presentation as well, Donna! WOW! :)


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November 19, 2007

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  TERRIFIC tones and light-- love the long presentation as well, Donna! WOW! :)


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November 19, 2007

 

John Connolly
  WOW! What an incredible B&W presentation, Donna! Your sky and reflections are really outstanding!


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November 19, 2007

 

Patricia Ronan
  Beautiful seascape image, so lovely in B&W:)


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November 19, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thanks again to each of you!! Nature and landscape is the hardest category for me, so your comments are extra special!!


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November 19, 2007

 

Eugenio Diaz
  This is just magically exquisite. I love the B&W glow -- it has an otherworldly quality. Well done Donna...Very dreamy!
Eugenio


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November 19, 2007

 

Gunther Allen
  Beautiful work... very nice as a B&W!


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November 19, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Beautiful, Donna!
--lisa


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November 19, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Eugenio, Gunther and Lisa!! Your thoughtful comments are appreciated!


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November 19, 2007

 

Steven E. Ray
  This is one incredible capture, then the effects work launches it another few notches to super incredible. I think the reflection is the biggest impact, but the big swoosh outline of the water creates immediate visual motion too. Great photo! Wow...


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November 19, 2007

 

Sylvia Rossler
  That's an amazing shot Donna !!!


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November 20, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Steven and Sylvia!!! I'm so glad I've gotten such an OUTSTANDING response to this photograph!


To all of you, enjoy your Thanksgiving!!! Thanks again!!!

Donna


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November 21, 2007

 

Kristi A. Howson
  This is so beautiful Donna. The Panoramic crop really brings out the dynamics so well and tonal values are perfect. Love those reflections too!!! Nice work! Happy Thanksgiving!


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November 21, 2007

 

Renee Doyle
  This is really very beautiful Donna!!! Strong in b&w!!!


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November 21, 2007

 

Marcel J. Fernandez
  Donna, Donna, Donna.........WOW!!! This is wonderful and going straight to my favorites gallery. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.


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November 22, 2007

 
- Erica Murphy

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  Beautiful, dramatic photo Donna!! The B&W tones are perfect!

Erica


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November 25, 2007

 

Kathy L. Clark
  Donna this is absolutely beautiful. What great light and reflection.


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November 25, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thanks again, your comments are SPECTACULAR and really appreciated!!

Donna


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November 25, 2007

 

Cathy Stancil
  BEAUTIFUL!!!!


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November 26, 2007

 

Jessica Jenney
  Gorgeous tones, reflections and lighting, Donna! A stunning landscape!


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December 03, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Cathy and Jessica!! I truly appreciate you stopping by and leaving such nice comments!


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December 06, 2007

 

Sylvia Rossler
  So happy to see this one again !! Big congrats on this awesome finalist Donna :O)


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December 19, 2007

 

Sharon F. Morris
  Congrats Donna on your finalist. Beautiful!!


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December 19, 2007

 

Susan M. Campbell
  Congratulations on a winning image!


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December 19, 2007

 

Marcel J. Fernandez
  Congratulations Donna!!! This is one of my picks for Winner.


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December 19, 2007

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  Big congrats on your beautiful finalist! Best of luck in the next round!


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December 19, 2007

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Donna on your gorgeous finalist!


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December 19, 2007

 

Erin Appelbaum
  Congratulations Donna. Well deserved. Peter.


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Barbara Waldoch
  Congratulations on this oustanding finalist, Donna!


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December 19, 2007

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  My heartiest congratulations on this wonderful work and finalist, my friend!Warm regards!


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December 19, 2007

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Congratulations on wonderful finalist and best of luck in the next round Donna! This is so dynamic and powerful..I love it!


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December 19, 2007

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  Congrats Donna!!! Good luck in the next round hon!


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December 19, 2007

 

Susan Fox
  I'm so happy to see one of my favorites make finalist! Congratulations Donna!!!


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December 19, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Not many people can pull off a b&w landscape, but you sure can! Fantastic work, Donna--big congratulations on your finalist!


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December 19, 2007

 
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  Outstanding b&w landscape, Donna, congrats on this finalist!
-debby


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December 19, 2007

 

Sarah Lamb
  Congrats! This is a really beautiful shot - so moody and calm. Good luck in the next round!


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December 19, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Congratulations on this FABULOUS finalist!!!
--Lisa


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December 19, 2007

 

Bill Wyatt
  I really loved this one the first time I saw it. The reflections are awesome and in b&w what a great imapact it has!! Congratulations Donna!


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December 19, 2007

 

Eugenio Diaz
  Outstanding finalist Donna, Congratulations and good luck in the next round!!!!


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December 19, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you for all of your supportive comments and congratulatory wishes!!! I appreciate each and every one!!!

You guys are amazing!!!

Donna


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December 19, 2007

 

R.
  This has to be, hands down, the best horizon, beach shot I have seen in a long time!


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December 19, 2007

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Congratulations on this great Finalist, Donna!!


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December 19, 2007

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  GORGEOUS FINALIST DONNA, CONGRATS!!!!!


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December 19, 2007

 
- Cindy Bendush

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  Totally AWESOME Donna! Big congrats on on this gorgeous finalist!


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December 19, 2007

 

Nadya Johnson
  Extremely beautiful, dynamic capture, Donna! Congratulations on your exquisite finalist!


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December 19, 2007

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  CONGRATULATIONS again, Donna on this fantastic finalist !!!!


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December 19, 2007

 
- Janet McNeil

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  This is spectacular!! Congrats and good luck in round 2!!


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December 20, 2007

 

Hector Contreras
  BIG congratulations on your beautiful finalist Donna
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December 20, 2007

 
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  Congratulation on outstanding finalist, Donna.


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December 20, 2007

 

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton
  Congratulations on this splendid finalist Donna. I miss the "warm" water of the SoCal!!


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December 20, 2007

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  Congratulations on your most excellent finalist Donna!!!


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December 20, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you for your EXCELLENT comments and congratulatory wishes!!! I appreciate the HUGE response to this photograph!!!

Take care!!

Donna


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December 20, 2007

 

Kathleen Rinker
  Congrats on this beautiful finalist!!


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December 20, 2007

 
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  This is beautiful, Donna! Congratulations on your finalist!!!


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December 20, 2007

 

Anita Hogue
  Soooooooo beautiful! Congratulations, Donna!


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December 21, 2007

 

eileen bedford
  Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist...


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December 21, 2007

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Another fabulous finalist, Donna! Congratulations! Love the huge reflections!


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December 21, 2007

 

Angela Azzinnaro
  CONGRATULATIONS DONNA!!!!!!!!!


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December 21, 2007

 
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  What a capture! That reflection is spectacular! Congratulations, Donna!


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December 22, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thanks again for all of your congratulatory wishes and great compliments!!!

Donna


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December 30, 2007

 
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