1/21/2008 3:14:51 AM

You have found a great image, Gail, very lovely.

Dominick

1/21/2008 3:16:04 AM

Stunning color and detail, Gail -- I love that the statue is so large in the foreground, and yet the Capitol in the background is still prominent in the photo because of it's color and the surrounding color. Well done!

1/21/2008 3:17:51 AM

Gail, wow!!!
This is just fantastic-- gorgeous color, treatment, perspective and light.
:)

1/21/2008 3:20:35 AM

Thank you Manuel, Dominick, Deb, and Jennifer!

1/21/2008 3:25:54 AM

Great pov and super color!

1/21/2008 3:32:18 AM

....wow this is amazing Gail...wonderful detail, color and pov...we hope to visit DC this May....great work...Aimee

1/21/2008 3:33:15 AM

Thank you Carolyn and Aimee!

1/21/2008 3:33:51 AM

Wow Gail; this looks like you planned this shot for months! Very well seen and beautifully captured and a great title too! Excellent job! Jeff

1/21/2008 3:48:08 AM

Wonderful image, Gail!!!!

1/21/2008 3:56:11 AM

Fantastic Gail...what a comp!!!Love the color and light...so well done!!!!!

1/21/2008 4:42:07 AM

Nice catpure, Gail. Beautiful colors. Love the capital in the background.

1/21/2008 5:02:35 AM

Now that is great use of your surroundings. I also like the effects used here. I think you have a winner with this one.

1/21/2008 5:02:37 AM

wow, awesome detail

1/21/2008 5:24:41 AM

Just awesome....I hope to see this again!

1/21/2008 5:50:40 AM

This is great, Gail! :D

1/21/2008 5:54:46 AM

Wow....Awesome Image, Gail.....Great Work!!

1/21/2008 6:26:50 AM

Wow - I really like your composition on this! Terrific color, too!

1/21/2008 6:53:38 AM

Wowser! You've taken your DC photography to the next step...excellent composition, depth of field, and lighting...love that sky! I hope we see this one again!

1/21/2008 6:55:11 AM

Great POV and colours, Gail, Lovely composition!!!(R)

1/21/2008 7:05:20 AM

Wow!! Spectacular in every aspect, Gail!!

1/21/2008 7:53:15 AM

Nice capture, Gail! I really like the POV on this.

1/21/2008 9:07:16 AM

EXCELLENT composition & capture, Gail!!! GREAT eye! <><

1/21/2008 9:20:55 AM

Fantastic POV, colors, details and clarity!!

1/21/2008 9:41:34 AM

Perfect tittle and excellente POV!!!

1/21/2008 11:05:22 AM

great colors, light, clarity & pov!

1/21/2008 1:36:54 PM

Absolutely stunning, Teach, of course I wouldn't expect anything less... that would be a horse of a different photographer!

1/21/2008 3:51:24 PM

WOW!! Excellent capture and composition Gail!!

1/21/2008 6:40:06 PM

All the right elements are in this one, Gail - super image!!

1/21/2008 10:12:08 PM

extraordinary... the capitol at the angle makes the shot... colors are gorgeous... awesome capture!!!

1/21/2008 10:35:31 PM

Wonderful image!

1/22/2008 12:23:28 AM

This is awesome Gail. Rhonda

1/22/2008 4:37:28 AM

Wow.. this is Great

1/22/2008 9:58:11 AM

Wow, super POV, Gail! I love it!!

1/22/2008 7:06:38 PM

Brilliant and dramatic creation. Well seen, and the edits are superb. Your gallery is utterly amazing, btw.
Michelle

1/23/2008 2:34:09 AM

Super image Gail; such a GREAT story here!

1/23/2008 6:09:52 AM

Stunning image, Gail! This has a magical quality!

1/24/2008 8:47:22 AM

Terrific capture Gail!!!

1/28/2008 9:55:04 AM

OMG... what a PERFECT photo! The subject matter and colors work so well together. This had better be at least be a winner :)

1/30/2008 2:07:34 AM

Wow! What colors! What a comp! What a POV! Great work all around.

1/30/2008 8:40:57 AM

What a wonderful pov!
Great image; well-seen and captured!
--Lisa

2/3/2008 11:10:00 AM

Fabulous shot, Gail! Beautiful!!

2/4/2008 2:09:08 PM

Amazing, very creative pictre of the capital. Beautiful and a winner.

2/10/2008 7:07:37 AM

Good eye on this one, Gail and beautiful overall capture. Seems to be a winner in my book!

2/16/2008 7:56:12 PM

absolutely love this one Gail !! Big Big congrats :O)

2/22/2008 3:15:33 PM

Congratulations,Gail!

2/22/2008 3:19:30 PM

Congratulations in your finalist!!!

2/22/2008 3:25:19 PM

We all knew this would be back! :)
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!

2/22/2008 3:29:38 PM

Thank you thank you thank you!

2/22/2008 3:31:29 PM

Well done and deserved!! Congrats,my friend!!

2/22/2008 3:36:58 PM

Another fantastic finalist, Gail! Congratulations!

2/22/2008 4:10:16 PM

This is very deserving, Gail! Congratulations!

2/22/2008 5:17:35 PM

CONGRATULATIONS on this wondeful finalist, Gail!!!!!!!

2/22/2008 6:13:53 PM

Soo glad to see this one make finalist! I know it's one of your favorites. Congrats to you, Gail. Well deserved!!

2/22/2008 7:06:43 PM

Congratulations on your finalist, Gail.

2/22/2008 7:31:58 PM

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Gail!!!!!!!!

2/22/2008 10:07:44 PM

huge congrats Gail!!!

2/22/2008 11:38:38 PM

Awesome pov and capture Gail!!! Congratulations on this wonderful finalist!!

2/23/2008 3:07:25 AM

Congratulations!

2/23/2008 3:46:44 AM

Congrats on this amazing finalist, Gail!!

2/23/2008 4:51:25 AM

Congrats, Gail on this stunning finalist!

2/23/2008 5:14:04 AM

Gail,
Congrats on this beautiful finalist and GL in the next round!!

2/23/2008 6:50:40 AM

CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Gail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2/23/2008 6:51:25 AM

Congratulations on this terrific finalist Gail!!!

2/23/2008 1:09:25 PM

Another fantastic finalist, Gail! Congratulations! You go girl!

jo ann c.

2/23/2008 5:03:19 PM

What a spectacular finalist, Gail!

2/23/2008 8:55:48 PM

Great Job Gail; congrats on your Finalist this month!! Jeff

2/24/2008 6:34:27 AM

Well seen, Gail! Congratulations!

2/24/2008 2:48:05 PM

WAY TO GO GAIL!! Congrats on your Grand Prize Winner!!!!!

2/26/2008 12:30:54 PM

Well deserved Gail Congrats!~

2/26/2008 12:33:27 PM

Fabulous winner, Gail! BIG CONGRATS!

2/26/2008 12:35:19 PM

Wooohooo !!!! WTG Gail !!! Big Big congrats on your Grand Prize Win !!!

2/26/2008 12:36:12 PM

WTG Gail!!! Fantastic..so happy for you!!! Congratulations!!!

2/26/2008 12:47:17 PM

WTG Gail!!!! Congratulations on your big win!!!! Woo Hoo!!!

2/26/2008 12:48:13 PM

Straight to the top, Gail! Congratulations on this huge win!

2/26/2008 12:53:20 PM

WTG girl, HUGE CONGRATULTIONS on this awesome grand prize winner Gail!

2/26/2008 12:53:30 PM

WAY TO GO ON YOUR FABULOUS
GRAND PRIZE WINNER GAIL!!!!
WAY TO GO!!!!!!

~J~

2/26/2008 12:54:38 PM

Thank you all!!! I am speechless!

2/26/2008 12:55:01 PM

Whoohoo, WTG Gail! BIG Congratulations! :D

2/26/2008 12:57:00 PM

Gail, I can't even explain to you how deserving this shot is OUTSTANDING!!!!!! Wonderful job and congrats on your winner!!!

2/26/2008 12:59:15 PM

Congratulations on this awesome winner!!

2/26/2008 1:03:28 PM

2/26/2008 1:05:34 PM

Bravo! This is fabulous! Congratulations on a well-deserved win!

2/26/2008 1:06:10 PM

well done!

2/26/2008 1:15:59 PM

Congratulations on your grand prize!
Well deserved Gail!!!!!!!!!

2/26/2008 1:17:56 PM

Congratulations on this well deserved Grand Prize winner!! WTG!!!

2/26/2008 1:25:07 PM

WTG Gail, Super effort and most deserved!

2/26/2008 1:26:11 PM

Awesome image, congrats on your big win!

2/26/2008 1:27:54 PM

Thank you all!

2/26/2008 1:31:26 PM

Big congrats for a big, big win, Gail! Grand Prize for an awesome image!

2/26/2008 1:32:49 PM

Congratulations Gail on your fabulous Grand Prize Win! B-

2/26/2008 1:45:15 PM

WOW, I am so happy for you! Fabulous Grand Win, Gail!!!!!

2/26/2008 1:45:55 PM

Congratulations, Gail, on this fantastic Grand Prize Winner!!!

2/26/2008 1:48:12 PM

SO AWESOME GAIL!!!!! Congratulations on your GRAND PRIZE WINNER!!!!!!!!!!

2/26/2008 1:55:04 PM

WOWZER!!! Big congratulations to you Gail :)

2/26/2008 1:56:31 PM

Have you picked yourself off the floor yet? WTG!!!!!!!!! I"m so excited to see this beauty as the Grand Prize!!!

2/26/2008 2:03:48 PM

BRAVO! Way to go! Keen eye!

2/26/2008 2:04:36 PM

CONGRADULATIOS GAIL !! OUTSTANDING !! BILLY

2/26/2008 2:09:16 PM

Oh my!!!! Thank you all for the wonderful comments!

2/26/2008 2:11:08 PM

Congratulations on your stunning Grand Prize, Gail!

2/26/2008 2:12:43 PM

Congratulations on your Grand Prize Win, Gail!

2/26/2008 2:17:02 PM

Wow....Grand Prize! Huge Congratulations!

2/26/2008 2:24:30 PM

Stellar composition, exposure and color, Gail! Big congratulations on your GRAND PRIZE WIN!!

2/26/2008 2:27:02 PM

Big Congratulations! WTG Gail!

jo ann c.

2/26/2008 2:32:12 PM

I am so happy for you!!! Knew this was a special shot when I first saw it and now everybody knows.! HUGE Congratulations Gail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2/26/2008 2:33:16 PM

I am Proud of you Gail - Congrats on your GP!! Jeff

2/26/2008 2:34:31 PM

CONGRATULATIONS on this awesome WINNER!!!!!!

2/26/2008 2:36:11 PM

Unbelievable Incredible Impressive
Congratulations Gail
So Well Deserved

2/26/2008 2:38:15 PM

Awesome image....a big congrats on your grand prize win!!!!!!!!!!! ☺

2/26/2008 2:44:09 PM

Fantastic! Congratulations on your Grand Prize Winner, Gail!

2/26/2008 2:45:14 PM

Congrats on your awesome winner, Gail!

2/26/2008 2:45:44 PM

Awesome image, Gail!! Congratulations on your Grand Prize Win!!! WTG!! :)

2/26/2008 2:51:18 PM

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2/26/2008 2:53:16 PM

Gail!!!! Oh, so awesome, girl! WTG! This was such a great shot and I'm just tickled pink to see it on the top of the list! Congratulations!

2/26/2008 2:56:14 PM

Absolutely well-deserved, this winner is incredible Gail, CONGRATS on your successful image!!!!

2/26/2008 3:10:16 PM

Gail, Congratulations on your awesome Grand Prize Winner.

2/26/2008 3:24:09 PM

Holy S! LOL!!! Wow, what a day for you! Way to go, Gail. I'm like Dennis "I knew you when..." Just remmeber us little guys on your road to stardom!!

2/26/2008 3:56:16 PM

Wow, this is so excellent! Grand Canyon size congrats for our Little G! I agree with Dennis, "to think I knew you 'when'"...
How cool is it to have personally gotten photo tips from a very deserving BP Grand Prize Winner?! :)
Way to go teach!!

2/26/2008 4:02:32 PM

Congratulations Gail on this fabulous grand prize winner!!!

2/26/2008 4:23:23 PM

Outstanding photography Gail!
A great big congratulations on Grand Prize!

2/26/2008 4:41:48 PM

AWESOME...Congratulations Gail on your BIG win!!!!

2/26/2008 4:43:39 PM

"Champ" a Big Congratulations

2/26/2008 4:48:01 PM

Huge Congratulations on your Grand Prize Win, Gail!!

2/26/2008 5:00:37 PM

Congratulations on this Grand winner Gail.

2/26/2008 5:11:56 PM

Congratulations, Gail, on this spectacular Grand Prize Winner!
-Debby

2/26/2008 5:17:29 PM

This is just a fabulous shot!!!!I love the colors and the composition,lighting everything!!!Worthy of the first place...many congrats to you Gail!!!

2/26/2008 5:27:30 PM

Thank you all....I sooooo appreciate all of your kind words!!!!

2/26/2008 5:31:07 PM

Congratulations on this big win, Gail!

2/26/2008 5:39:52 PM

CONGRATULATIONS on your Grand Prize win, Gail! It's gorgeous!

2/26/2008 5:44:41 PM

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS, CONGRATULATIONS GAIL on this Phenomenal GRAND PRIZE WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am Delighted for you , my friend!!! WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!

2/26/2008 5:47:04 PM

Huge congratulations on this fantastic and well deserved Grand Prize win, Gail!!

2/26/2008 5:52:27 PM

Very well deserved, Gail, congratulations.

2/26/2008 6:53:39 PM

Congratulations on this image, it is stunning!!!

2/26/2008 7:11:29 PM

OH WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! HUGE HUGE HUGE congrats on this fabulous GRAND PRIZE WINNER! Well deserved - a fabulous image!!!!

2/26/2008 7:19:20 PM

My hearty congratulations on your Grand Prize Win with this truly stunning image, Gail!
Monika

2/26/2008 7:41:49 PM

Big congrats...

2/26/2008 7:53:37 PM

Ohhh, Wow.....Congratulations, Gail! This is truly beautiful and a winner!!

2/26/2008 8:00:47 PM

Congratulations on this awesome grand prize winner!!

2/26/2008 8:15:40 PM

***CONGRATULATIONS**** Gail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fantastic!!!!!

2/26/2008 8:32:52 PM

WTG Gail!!!!!! This is just fantastic - HUGE congratulations to you!

2/26/2008 9:04:47 PM

Congratulations - I missed this the first go around....Cheers for the Nikon D200.
Keep up the good work. Lynne

2/26/2008 9:42:41 PM

Gorgeous work.. Congratulations Gail!!

2/26/2008 10:16:18 PM

Congratulations on your GRAND PRIZE WIN!

2/26/2008 10:32:06 PM

I can't think of a more deserving photo - or photog - to win this Grand Prize...Congratulations on a huge win, Gail!!!

2/26/2008 11:00:22 PM

Big big congrats Dear Gail for your grand prize winner.

2/26/2008 11:37:05 PM

Awesome capture Gail! And grand prize!! A huge congrats!

2/26/2008 11:58:32 PM

WOOOOOOWWW Gail GRAND PRIZE!!!!!!!!!!! WTG GIRL, I AM SUPER HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!! WOOOOOOOOWWWWW CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!

2/27/2008 12:23:33 AM

Wow!! Gail, what great honor for you!! Congratulations on your POTD Win as well!!

2/27/2008 12:25:39 AM

You're on a hot streak dudette! Grand Prize and POTD..........I hope you bought a Powerball ticket today.

2/27/2008 12:29:39 AM

WOW! Heartfelt congrats to you, Gail!! You go girl!!

2/27/2008 12:32:03 AM

WOW!!!!! Double congratulations, Gail! This is AWESOME!!!

2/27/2008 12:32:03 AM

Congratulations to you Gail for the Grand Prize and POTD win!!!

Dominick

2/27/2008 12:41:29 AM

WoW! Grand Prize and POTD!...Congrats!!

2/27/2008 12:41:31 AM

Makes a lasting impression! Congratulations.

2/27/2008 1:05:05 AM

Just when you thought it was over - congratulations again, Gail!!

2/27/2008 1:05:40 AM

Double congrats Gail ~ great shot and pov!!

2/27/2008 1:20:02 AM

Congratulations on your POTD Gail. I went to American University in DC from 1983 to 1988 and loved my time there. I didn't even own a camera back then. What a great place to photograph. This photo captures some of the feeling of that city.........the glory of it!

2/27/2008 1:25:36 AM

This is the image that just keeps on giving, Gail! Well deserved of all the kudos it has gotten! Congratulations on Grand Prize AND POTD!
Michelle

2/27/2008 2:11:30 AM

congrats on the POTD

2/27/2008 2:28:06 AM

Lil'G you are on a roll that I hope never stops for you Congratulations on my friend I am so happy for you.
Bill

2/27/2008 3:18:10 AM

Outstanding work Gail, Congrats on your Grand prize winner & POTD!

2/27/2008 3:18:24 AM

Congratulations on you POTD, Gail, I enjoy this image, more and more, every time I see it!
-Debby

2/27/2008 3:21:42 AM

Congratulations on your big win Gail! Your work is ALWAYS top notch!!! That's why you are one of my favorite photographers!!! Keep it up!
Eve

2/27/2008 3:26:23 AM

A BIG Congratulations. I am SO happy for you.

2/27/2008 3:34:25 AM

Gail, Huge congratulations on your GRand Prize win AND Potd!!!!! So well deserved. This photo is just magnificent!

Judyann <><

2/27/2008 3:39:42 AM

I have a hunch the judges liked this one, Gail!!! Well, it doesn't get any better than this!! Congrats again on your POTD!!!!

2/27/2008 3:41:49 AM

A HUGE congratulations to you Gail!!!! WTG!

2/27/2008 3:56:07 AM

This is one of the best images here at BP, Gail, and so deserves this recognition! Congratulations on the POTD!

2/27/2008 3:58:59 AM

Awesome composition catches the truth of the American History and Proudness! Great shot! Well deserving of your rewards.

2/27/2008 4:01:06 AM

THANK YOU ALL!!!! THIS IS AMAZING!!! I APPRECIATE ALL OF YOUR WONDERFUL COMMENTS AND SUPPORT!!!

2/27/2008 4:04:52 AM

Wow'ser !!! You rock it this month Gail and it's no wonder !!! Big Big Big congrats on this awesome POTD :O)

2/27/2008 4:19:18 AM

WOW, Gail ... Congratulations on both POTD and the Grand Prize WIN ..........

2/27/2008 4:22:19 AM

Absolutely great image, well deserved. Wow, Grand prize and POTD, I think that's a record! Great job.

2/27/2008 4:31:05 AM

This is awesome Gail! Love your pov and the colors and the history!

Big congratulations for you excellent Grand Prize and also the BP POTD! Well deserved!

jo ann c.

2/27/2008 4:41:53 AM

And what an Awesome Grand Prize Winner it is.....Many Congratulations, Gail......Wow.....WTG!!!!

2/27/2008 4:52:19 AM

A Huge Congratulations to you Gail on this Awesome winning image and POTD!!! Well Deserved!

2/27/2008 4:52:38 AM

Congratulations Gail, on this winner and POTD. Well done my friend - Allan

2/27/2008 4:59:00 AM

Wow, Gail, this photo is gorgeous. Awesome. Great POV. Great DOF and colors. It's winning is well deserved. Just beautiful.

2/27/2008 5:18:01 AM

Congrats on your grand prize win

2/27/2008 5:18:37 AM

Warmest congrats, Gail, on your grand prize win! wow!!! Terrific work here! :)

2/27/2008 5:19:30 AM

Terrific shot. Amazing really. Congrats on your wins.

2/27/2008 5:24:35 AM

Fantastic shot - big congrats on your win and POTD, Gail!

2/27/2008 5:26:02 AM

WTG Gail! Grand prize one day, POTD the next! Congratulations!

2/27/2008 5:36:15 AM

I don't think I have ever seen this happen! WOW! A Huge Congratulations to you!!!

2/27/2008 5:45:26 AM

Double congratulations on this beauty, Gail!!!!!! WTGG!!!!! ♫ k

2/27/2008 6:00:38 AM

Congratulations again, Gail! I'd say this is a most excellent POTD!

2/27/2008 6:06:58 AM

Truly a magnificient photo. Congrats on a well deserved double win.

2/27/2008 6:07:41 AM

This is one of the most grabbing photos I've seen! Beautiful color on the statue and contrast through out!! Amazing!! Can you share with us the techie stuff? Metering and so forth? Thanks !!

2/27/2008 6:21:35 AM

Very happy for you, congrats on the POTD!

2/27/2008 6:34:08 AM

Congratulations,fabulous photo.

2/27/2008 7:06:16 AM

No complaining about the BP judges on this one. They got it completely right this time!!

HUGE Congrats on a fantastic POTD!!!

2/27/2008 7:07:43 AM

BIG CONGRATULATIONS, Gail, on this AMAZING capture! Congrats on the Grand Prize Winner and POTD! VERY WELL-DESERVED! Deb

2/27/2008 7:08:34 AM

The photo that keeps giving.. congrats again, Gail!

2/27/2008 7:17:27 AM

Well seen, well titled, well captured, Congratulations!!!Gail!

2/27/2008 7:41:12 AM

Congrats. on your double wins.Very awesome image.:)

2/27/2008 7:49:18 AM

WOW what a fantastic shot!! Just awesome!
Big CONGRATS on your wins with this beauty!
Cherylm

2/27/2008 7:51:01 AM

Congrats Gail! Fantastic Win!

2/27/2008 7:56:36 AM

WOW, a double Winner!! Congratulations, Gail!

2/27/2008 8:05:05 AM

Now I can comment with calm. I'm so happy for you, one of my Favorite Photographers winning The Grand Price and the Next day POTD, is Wonderful!!!!
Congratulations for your Double Win!!!!

P.S.I really like to see this picture in something for Independece Day or something Patriotic.

2/27/2008 8:13:44 AM

Congratulations again, this time on your POTD, Gail!

2/27/2008 8:22:14 AM

Oh, my forefinger.... :) Big congratulations on this awesome POTD, Gail!! Fantastic image!!!

2/27/2008 8:22:54 AM

Congratulations Gail on this fabulous Grand Prize Winner...Amazing with so much dynamics and energy...!!!

2/27/2008 8:39:48 AM

A big congratulations on your GRAND PRIZE win Gail! Wonderful elements and energy in this image. And now a POTD too. Awesome work!!!

2/27/2008 9:23:10 AM

Dramatic shot! Congratulations, Gail!

2/27/2008 10:06:08 AM

Geez Gail, this should end up the Grand prize winner! What a beautiful image! A big CONGRATS on your POTD! What a wonderful tourist travel poster shot this would make!make up postcards to sell in Washington!

2/27/2008 12:00:41 PM

Just checked the winers list and look at who won Grand Prize....:-) WTG !!!

2/27/2008 1:04:29 PM

POTD as well! Awesome and Congratulations!

2/27/2008 3:00:58 PM

Congrats GAil - an awesome and well deserved winner!

2/27/2008 3:19:50 PM

Congratulations Gail on this awesome win. Peter

2/27/2008 3:36:13 PM

Fantastic photograph, Gail! You saw, and captured, a truly unique image of Washington, DC. The clarity, colors, and DOF are superb! Huge congratulations on your Grand Prize Winner and POTD!

2/27/2008 3:40:50 PM

Beautiful point of view Gail! This is different and a superb image. Big congrats!

2/27/2008 3:45:26 PM

Congrats! Beautiful image!

2/27/2008 3:58:42 PM

Awesome image and so worthy the GP, Gail!! Big congratulations!!!

2/27/2008 5:14:27 PM

WOW!! This is an U-N-B-E-L-I-A-V-L-E shot and achievement, Gail! BIG congratulaitons on your beautiful photo and both your prizes!!

2/27/2008 7:45:17 PM

WOW WOW WOW!!!! Gail, I am so happy for you!!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this VERY well deserved win!!!! <><

2/27/2008 8:42:45 PM

Congratulations Gail!!!

2/27/2008 11:10:42 PM

and POTD too... :-)))) this winner is SUPERB and again a HUGE HUGE congrats girl!

2/28/2008 1:26:40 AM

How beautiful, Gail!
Fantastic perspective
Congratulations on the GP and.. the POTD
WoooooHooooo ;)

2/28/2008 3:23:37 AM

Awesome!!! Congratulations

2/28/2008 6:37:18 AM

Wow Gail! What a shot. Congratulations on the Grand Prize win!And PTOD. Awesome!

2/28/2008 7:05:22 AM

Congratulations, Gail, on your spectacular grand prize winner!!!

2/28/2008 11:33:08 AM

My heartiest congratulations, Gail!! What a spectacular grand prize winner!!!

2/28/2008 1:45:20 PM

I'm so proud of you Gail, what an OUTSTANDING grand prize winning image!!! Just awesome!! Congratulations!!

2/28/2008 2:53:24 PM

Congrats Gail. This is such a super shot and a well deserved win.
Eloise

2/29/2008 4:29:34 AM

Congratulations Gail! Well deserved, Awesome!

2/29/2008 5:50:00 AM

My friend Eve Sweatman told me about your winning photo so I had to check it out! Incredible!!! Great Job! and Congratuations!!

2/29/2008 8:55:35 AM

OUTSTANDING GP Winner Gail!!! Congratulations!!!! WOW!!! I Love it :0)

2/29/2008 9:30:42 AM

Gail,

Congratulations, this is a wonderful image...should be on a brochure or publication for Washington,
DC. Just amazing!!!

Pat

3/1/2008 5:24:55 AM

Congratulations Gail on these wins. THis is a great image and I agree with Patricia, it deserves a publication.
Awesome picture.
JP

3/1/2008 7:35:11 AM

Many many thanks to everyone...I soooo appreciate all of your kind comments and support!

3/1/2008 7:42:20 AM

Great shot, it captured my eyes immediately.

3/5/2008 6:30:57 AM

Sorry to be so late to the party but comgratulations on your wonderful image and grand prize win Gail!! Talk about when it all comes together. This is the kind of photo we all strive toward.

3/27/2008 7:20:11 PM

Vey well deserved! Congratulations on this outstanding image!

jo ann c.

3/29/2008 5:57:26 PM

Don't know how I missed this one, Gail ... but this is just fabulous!!! Congratulations ........... Love it!!

4/15/2008 9:34:57 AM

This is so beautiful. I missed some of your best work. Congrats on Photo Of The Day and The Win. Bill

4/25/2008 5:55:23 AM

I love it! Colours and the atmosphere are so great!

4/26/2008 1:01:11 PM

Huge congratulations on your POTD and Grand Prize win! A fantastic effort!

5/1/2008 4:57:05 PM

What a powerful and beautifully dramatic image this is! Moving! Standing ovation!!!

8/29/2008 1:48:59 PM

This is such a powerful and beautiful work of art..you deserve all the awards possible for this one !!! Congratulations!

11/18/2008 6:01:28 AM

Gail, I just opened my copy of the Jan 09 Popular Photography and want to offer my congratulations on your Travel/Places win. This is an image that will continue to be important to you as this shows. Again, Congratulations!!!

12/10/2008 4:48:15 PM

Just read Bonnie's response,

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S 8o)

12/10/2008 5:31:49 PM

Gail, being published in Popular Photography is an honor that you so richly deserve for an extraordinary work of photographic art!

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!

12/10/2008 6:52:43 PM

A big congrats from me, too...even if I misidentified you as Donna P.... Too many of these senior moments lately!!

12/13/2008 10:50:36 AM

Such a Great image. I also saw this in Pop Photo. A BIG Congrats on a well deserved win!

12/14/2008 6:17:56 AM

WOW, I need to get to the book store... the other stores I have been to are sold out...!!! 8o)

12/14/2008 7:15:33 AM

Thank you all!!!!

12/14/2008 7:19:18 AM

Congratulations! Guess I've just added another stop to my day of shopping - I want a copy!

12/14/2008 8:34:40 AM

Gee, I thought I was the only one to sneak in here and congratulate you on your winning image in Populoar Photography! What a joy, Gail! A truly deserving win! It published beautifully!

12/14/2008 8:13:15 PM

Gail! I just saw your winning image in Popular Photography! Congratulations! I'm so excited to see the recognition for your wonderful work!!!! Congratulations!!!!!

12/15/2008 8:24:04 AM

Wow.....I am so thrilled about the winning and being in the magazine......such a thrill for a wonderful lady and photographer!!!! Congrats and may I have one signed, please, before you get famous!!!! :)

12/15/2008 8:44:12 AM

Hey, Dennis Flannagan told the SG gang that you won The Annual Readers Photo Contest this coming January on this image!

Big congratulations! The Washington D C, Chamber of Commerce would probably buy this great shot! Keep us posted on what other results come from this shot...the framing is just fab!

jo ann c.

12/15/2008 9:32:43 AM

Was going thru my Popular Photography magazine and saw where you won first place in Travel/Places! WOW,Gail! I am so proud to know you! Such a wonderful honor! You are truly a wonderful photographer! Merry Christmas and loving wishes, Anita

12/22/2008 4:48:58 PM

Gail, congratulations on your Popular Photography win! It is great to see you get this honor on a very deserving shot!

12/30/2008 1:33:46 PM

as I was reading my popular photography mag a few minutes ago, I saw this very familiar image, I said to my self i've seen this image before..wow! it's your freedom's run, gail! huge congrats, Gail! very well done..you really are an inspiration.

1/7/2009 12:42:29 AM

I too saw this in Popular Photography on Jan 1st and I'm ashamed that it took me 19 days to write to say FANTASTIC!! I loved it the first time I saw it and it still gets to me! Congrats! Lisa

1/19/2009 9:05:03 AM

I just got my copy of January's PopPhoto mag... needless to say I recognized this right away!!! Congrats on your win Gail and this phenominal image... magical lighting, color, and comp! CONGRATS on sooo many different levels!!! We BPers salute you!

1/20/2009 5:36:09 PM

I am so impressed my your immense talent. Not only is this image completely fantastic so are -many- other images in your gallery!!! I am completely in awe. So glad a friend told me to come look at your work! -Laura Swan

1/21/2009 12:36:27 PM

Congrats Gail, well deserved win! A wonderful photo.

2/13/2009 8:46:08 AM

Just stopped by to agree with all the rest on how awesome of capture this is, Gail. I too saw it in Popular Photography. But I just want to know....what did you win? LOL

7/15/2009 10:10:10 PM

Gale, I was browsing through the photography magazing "popula photography" and on page 71, I believe they are showing your image, is it yours?

9/9/2009 9:20:23 PM

Gail, sorry, September issue of the magazine

9/9/2009 9:22:13 PM