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One Mile Beach Beauty Parlor.


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   One Mile Beach Beauty Parlor.
One Mile Beach Beauty Parlor.
Captured around 7.30 A.M. during low tide at 1/800th f9.0 ISO-200 and 118mm dfl.

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Excellent composition and capture John! Jeff


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March 31, 2008

 

Brett Dolsen
  Good Morning John. Wonderfull composition and early capture!!
Brett


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March 31, 2008

 

Steve Mason
  Very nice work, John. I like how you've placed the birds to anchor the scene. They draw you in and lead you to the bg where there's a hint of detail through the mist.


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March 31, 2008

 

Carol Sawyer
  Wonderful capture and composition, John!


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March 31, 2008

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi John,Beautiful reflection on that beach.Great capture,my friend!!!!


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March 31, 2008

 

Ray Clarke
  Beautiful capture John, love the reflections of the birds and the sky!!!(R)


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March 31, 2008

 

Erika Haight
  OUTSTANDING work John!!! WTG!!! erika


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March 31, 2008

 

Margaret R. Barry
  John, this is fantastic. Great composition and subtle colors!


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March 31, 2008

 
- Ken Smith

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  Excellent, John..I like how the scene merges into the background. Wonderful job!


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March 31, 2008

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Gorgeous scene, John!!!! It has the feel of a s/f planet!!!!! LOVE it!!!!! ♫ k


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March 31, 2008

 

Patricia Ronan
  Beautiful image John, lovely light and colours:)


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March 31, 2008

 

Nadya Johnson
  Spectacular! This really captures the wild beauty of an unspoiled and deserted beach!


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March 31, 2008

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Love this one John, so peaceful, wonderful lighting and composition!


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March 31, 2008

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Brilliant, John! Fantastic composition.


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March 31, 2008

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  WOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!
AWSOME capture John, LOVE THIS!!!
Lighting, dof, shadows of the birds, FANTASTIC job buddy!!!
Looks like a winner to me!!!


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March 31, 2008

 

Ellen Hodges
  Love this John! Peaceful, beautiful, shadows, really great!


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March 31, 2008

 

eileen bedford
  Great capture, love the title....


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March 31, 2008

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Exceptional tones, detail, reflections, clarity, lighting, & incredible mood captrued here!!! Would love to see this again,John!!!


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March 31, 2008

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  Gorgeous John, simply GORGEOUS!


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March 31, 2008

 

Stephen Zacker
  Stunning. Like the depth and the reflections


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March 31, 2008

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  stunning indeed John... breathtaking capture!


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March 31, 2008

 
- Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

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  Beautiful composition and colors John!,
Amalia


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March 31, 2008

 

Paul E. Earl
  WOW! This is a real beauty! So many great shots from your morning walks John!


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April 01, 2008

 

Manuel Barrera
  This is great, John, hope we see it again


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April 01, 2008

 

Bill Wyatt
  The light is awesome! Love the composition!! Great work!


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April 01, 2008

 

Nina Shields
  John, your angle, perspective and use of lighting really make this shot; truly outstanding and I love the sense of vastness and scale; terrific work!


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April 01, 2008

 

Hendrik Storme
  Terrific composition and light! Great shot John!!!!


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April 01, 2008

 

Jennifer L. Taranto
  Oh John ... those tones ... that light ... I'm in AWE!!!!


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April 01, 2008

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  Let Me be the First to wish You

Happy Tamara K Walker Day John!!!

Wow Love your Morning Walks!!
The Reflections in the ebbing water are Fantastic!!!
Great Work!!
Don't worry.... I took My "Tablet" Today ;0)


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April 01, 2008

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  AWESOME capture and image, John! I LOVE the reflections and tones!!! <><


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April 01, 2008

 

Tiia Vissak
  great tones, light, pov & title!


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April 01, 2008

 

John Connolly
  Thank you all for your encouraging comments, I really appreciate them.


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April 01, 2008

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  I love the feel of this image John ~ early morning on the beach with just the birds to share the quiet ~ beautiful shot!


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April 02, 2008

 

Dorann Weber
  Beautiful sunrise, and reflection of the seagulls. ..The scene is so calming, peaceful and serene..


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April 02, 2008

 

John Connolly
  Thanks Susie and Dorann for dropping by and your encouraging comments, I appreciate your support!


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April 02, 2008

 

Manuel Barrera
  A gold button would look nice, this is a great capture, John, I know I have already commented


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April 03, 2008

 

John Connolly
  I can't agree more, Manuel! Thanks for your second comment.


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April 03, 2008

 

Raymond Pauly
  Lovely capture and a wonderful mood, John!


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April 04, 2008

 

John Connolly
  Thanks Raymond, I appreciate you encouraging comment!


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April 05, 2008

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  Oh wow, love those birdies and the wonderful reflections. The lighting is so dramatic and flattering.


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April 06, 2008

 

John Connolly
  Thank you Reynaldo, it is my favorite time of day too!


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April 07, 2008

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  WHOOOOO HOOOOOO I am first to congratulate you on your Finalst!!!
HUGE Congrats John!!!
I sure know how to pick em!
BEST of luck in the next round!!!


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April 21, 2008

 

Margaret R. Barry
  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, John!


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April 21, 2008

 

Paul E. Earl
  A Big CONGRATULATIONS for your well deserved finalist!


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April 21, 2008

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Congratulations, John, this is a terrific shot!


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April 21, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  Fabulous wildlife/landscape image, John!! Congratulations on your finalist!


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April 21, 2008

 

Renee Doyle
  HUGE Congratulations John on this stunning finalist!!!!!


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April 21, 2008

 

Vladan D. Djordjevic
  I added this photo to my favorites. Terrific composition, great color and tones, lighting. This photo has spicial spirit and atmosphere. Congratulations John!


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April 21, 2008

 

Christian Rosito
  Congratulations John!!!


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April 21, 2008

 
- Ken Smith

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  Way to go, John. Very well deserved!! Congrats!!


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April 21, 2008

 

Erika Haight
  What an excellent Finalist John!! Great job my friend!


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April 21, 2008

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Big congratulations on your beautiful finalist, John!!


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April 21, 2008

 

Joan Powell
  Congrats on this beauty !!!


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April 21, 2008

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  Congratulations!! Beautiful!!


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April 21, 2008

 
- Teresa Burnett

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  All Right!! Huge congratulations on this wonderful finalist John!!


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April 21, 2008

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  HUGE CONGRATS ON YOUR FINALIST!


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April 21, 2008

 

Nadya Johnson
  Congratulations on your stunning finalist, John!


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April 21, 2008

 

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  Good work mate, I told you that you could do the advertising photography for up here. All your work make the place look even better than it is. Congratulations.


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April 21, 2008

 

Ross Throndson
  Congratulations on this Very Lovely Finalist, John.....It's a Beauty!! :-)


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April 22, 2008

 

Ellen Hodges
  Congrats, John. Fantastic image!!


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April 22, 2008

 
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  Congrats John on your terrific Finalist! Jeff


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April 22, 2008

 

Carol Sawyer
  A big congratulations on this beautiful finalist, John!!!


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April 22, 2008

 
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  Congratulations on your stunning finalist, John!


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April 22, 2008

 

Kristy A. Keene
  Congrats on your finalist!!!


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April 22, 2008

 

Lynne Morris
  Huge congratulations on this beautiful finalist John.


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April 22, 2008

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  Way to go, congrats John!


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April 22, 2008

 

Jennifer L. Taranto
  BIG congrats!!


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April 22, 2008

 

Dorann Weber
  Congratulations John!!!!


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April 22, 2008

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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April 22, 2008

 

John Connolly
  Thank you all so very much for your kind comments and good wishes.
I am having massive internet problems today, I hope to catch up over the next coupe of days.


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April 22, 2008

 

Phil Cannon
  Fantastic image - congratulations!! The lighting is amazing!!!


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April 22, 2008

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  Woo Hoo John!!!!

I Loved this and Apparently so did the Judges!!!!
Congratulations My Friend!!


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April 22, 2008

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, John on your beautiful finalist!!


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April 22, 2008

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your finalist!! This is amazing John!


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April 22, 2008

 

Emiel Van Hemelrijck
  Congratulations on your finalist John


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April 23, 2008

 

John Connolly
  Thank you all for your encouraging comments and kind wishes!


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April 23, 2008

 

Patricia Ronan
  Congratulations on your win with this lovely image John:)


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April 23, 2008

 

John Connolly
  Thanks a lot Patricia, I appreciate you dropping by, and your kind comment!


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April 23, 2008

 

Amber J. Skene
  Congratulations!!!


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April 23, 2008

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Congratulations on this amazing finalist,John!!!


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April 23, 2008

 

John Connolly
  Many thanks Amber and Patrick, I appreciate your kind remarks!


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April 24, 2008

 

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  Wow!!!! John Wonderful capture and cogratulations of this amazing finalist
One Mile Beach is a beautiful area
Chris


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April 25, 2008

 

Pat Gamwell
  Soooo beautiful, John! Big congrats on your finalist!


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April 25, 2008

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  CONGRATULATIONS!


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April 25, 2008

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  Congratulations on the finalist John. I realise that it may not have been your favourite, but I still like it.

Also, a very happy birthday to you today!! Another milestone passed!!

Phil


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April 25, 2008

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  WTG my friend, a huge CONGRATS!!!! oh so its your birthday. HAPPY B DAY!!!!!!


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April 25, 2008

 

John Connolly
  Thanks a lot Chris, Pat, Tamara, Carolyn and Cassie for taking the time to comment on this image, I appreciate it!


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April 25, 2008

 
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  OK buddy I am ready for lessons. Huge congratulation my good friend on this awesome finalist. WTG


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April 25, 2008

 
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  HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN AND HAVE MANY MORE HEALTHY ONES.


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April 25, 2008

 

John Connolly
  Thanks a lot Emile, you certainly raised a big smile on my Birthday!


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April 25, 2008

 
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  Have a bottle of bubbly and celebrate a well deserved life and look forward to much more.


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April 25, 2008

 

John Connolly
  Not a bad idea Emile! It is 2 years since my last finalist!


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April 25, 2008

 

Kathy L. Clark
  John congrats on a truly gorgeous finalist. Wonderful scene in every way.


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April 25, 2008

 

John Connolly
  You comment means so much to me Kathy, thank you very much!


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April 26, 2008

 
- Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

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  Big congratulations on this beautiful finalist John!,
Amalia


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April 26, 2008

 

John Connolly
  Thanks a lot Amalia, good to have you back again!


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April 27, 2008

 

Kathy Cline
  Good Evening John, Carolyn sent me your gallery and its beautiful. I love all your beach, sunrise/sunset photos. Keep up the 7:30 walks. GOD BLESS
Kathy


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May 23, 2008

 

John Connolly
  Thanks a lot Kathy, you are far too kind!


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May 24, 2008

 

Wm Nosal
  WOW! What a Beautiful Shot!


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March 11, 2010

 

John Connolly
  Crikey! You have been busy Wm, thank you for you kind comment!


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