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Breaking the Night


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest FinalistBetterPhoto.com Photo of the Day   Breaking the Night
Breaking the Night
June Finalist (Catch All); POTD July 26, 2008

Ulysses A. Villamin

 
 
 

M.Christine Duncan
 

A wonderful composition, and color! A solitary silhouette, great contrast, nicely framed... well done! Hope you are entering some of these into the free contest...?!


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May 21, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  Wow! Do you really think I should enter the photo contest with this? I did submit my orchid today in the free contest because of you :) Thanks so much... Its always great to hear positive review from people in your caliber. THANKS!


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May 21, 2008

 

Kimi A. Phillips
  Beautiful! ENTER IT!!!!!:)


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May 21, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  What category do you think this photo fits?


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May 21, 2008

 

Kimi A. Phillips
  I would probably put it in Catch All.


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May 23, 2008

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Hey, now..this is cool. It's very unusual and the judges look for originality. At first I thought TREE, then I thought...no, PLANT...NO TREE...So is it a PLANT?

Whatever it is, it's different and pretty and well done. The ORANGE is GREAT and the moon is the cherry on the top. Very unique Ulysses. -Laura Swan


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May 23, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  Actually, I really don't know if this is a tree or a plant. I just took one shot of it out of the blue after almost two hours of shooting in the beach before we went home. Luckily, I made it to something like this. One of my better photos thus far, I guess. Thanks for the wonderful complimets, guys!


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May 24, 2008

 

Eni Tutulaku
  Beautiful colors and composition...you did a great job...


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May 27, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  Thanks, Eni!


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May 27, 2008

 

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  Stunning Shot Ulysses! Great color!


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May 27, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  Thanks, Darren! A lot of people likes this particular shot, and it became one of my favorite, too. A real simple but strong composition. I appreciate the compliments and hope you come back again to visit my gallery... By the way, you have a lot of wonderful pix yourself. Keep it up! God bless.


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May 27, 2008

 

M.Christine Duncan
  What did I tell ya??? EP all the way guy!!!! Whoo hoo! Doin' backflips cause this was the first time I saw your work... and voila! Beautiful job UV ;-)


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June 09, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  You read it right, folks! Christine was the very first one to comment on any of my photos and suggested that I enter some of them into the contest. Thanks, for the encouragement, CD and to my DRU family as well. Love you, guys!


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June 09, 2008

 

Kimi A. Phillips
  TOLD YOU!!!!!!!:) BIG CONGRATS!!!!


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June 19, 2008

 

Eni Tutulaku
  congratulation on your finalist...


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June 19, 2008

 

Debbie E. Payne
  Good for you, Ulysses ! This is awesome. Congratulations on the finalist.


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June 19, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  Yay!!! I can't believe this!!! Am I dreaming or what? Somebody please wake me up... or no :)

What can I say? This is my very first finalist photo... yahoooooo!!!

Thanks to the judges...
Thanks to my DRU family and all those who appreciated this image: Christine, Laura, Candice, Sherrybear, Kimi, Eni, Debbie, Darren!!! Thanks, guys, for the support and inspiration.

Thanks so much to Brother Eli who has supported me with this endeavor; and to Brother Daniel who taught me the basics of photography.

God bless ya'll!!!

TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!


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June 19, 2008

 

Destiny D. Seelatsee
  gorgeous!


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June 19, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  Thanks, Destiny!


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June 19, 2008

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Heh, heh, heh... what am I supposed to say except ahem.. "GRATZ!!!" Keep it up guy, your photos are wonderful and I was so beside myself when I saw your finalist tag pop up! Be smothered in His blessings my friend...


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June 19, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  Oh, CD, I am so thrilled for you to see this, buddy:) You are the very first to ever comment on this image and encouraged me to enter it to the contest. I am so blessed to have met you, guys along with all my club families. Thank you so much. May you continue to help all the aspiring photographers that will be coming your way :)

God bless you and your family!!!


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June 19, 2008

 

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  Great photo Ulysses! Congratulations on your finalist!!


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June 19, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  Thanks, Lowen! Hope you visit again :)


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June 19, 2008

 

Joan E. Hoffman
  This is stunning UV!! Don't know how I missed it .... and hugh Congratz to you on the finalist !!!!!!


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June 19, 2008

 

Dawn M. Schneider
  Congrats on the finalist on this fantastic image!!!!!!


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June 19, 2008

 

Amy M. Wilson
  A big congratulations Ulysses, this is a beautiful finalist!


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June 19, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  Big thanks, Joan, Dawn, and Amy!!!


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June 19, 2008

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Ulysses. I feel faint. Bring the smelling salts. I am just taken back by this wonderful event. You kept it humble and just kept at it. It paid off dear new friend. I am so happy for you! It's a beautiful shot and they knew it,too! HOW WONDERFUL. I feel like a MOM and her son is graduating. xo


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June 19, 2008

 

Patricia Seidler
  Congratulations Ulysses.


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June 20, 2008

 

Sherry McClead
  Wow this is such a wonderful shot Ulysses... I am just so happy for you! Keep up the great work... your still smiling aren't ya... I can almost see it! Well you have every right to...

Sherrybear :} DRU~


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June 20, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  Oh, Laura, I have been waiting for you to see this :) I just can't believe it. Thanks for all the support and appreciation. Its just so nice to have someone like you around. What a blessing you have been along with all those who have pushed and inspired me to get better on this.

God bless you, my friend!!!


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June 20, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  Thanks, Patricia!!! Hope to see you visit again :)


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June 20, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  Sherrybear, thanks for believing!!! I really still feel that I am not worthy of being a favorite photographer; but many thanks to the appreciation and encouragement.

God bless you :)


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June 20, 2008

 

Candice L. Carter
  CONGRATS!


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June 20, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  Thanks, CC!


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June 20, 2008

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congratulations!!


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June 21, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  Thanks, Colette!


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June 21, 2008

 

David Pratt
  Well done Ulysses!


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June 23, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  Thanks, David!


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June 23, 2008

 

Arman E. Barbuco
  Congratulations on this photo. Great shot and I love the thought of the moon being there...


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June 29, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  Thanks for visiting, Arman!!!


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June 29, 2008

 

Destiny D. Seelatsee
  whoot whoot on photo of the day!


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July 26, 2008

 
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  Congratulations Ulysses on your POTD Win!!!

Mabuhay!!!


Dominick


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July 26, 2008

 
beckyparkinsonphoto.com - Becky J. Parkinson

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  Georgeous, Ulysses, and congratulations on the POTD!


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July 26, 2008

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Lovely comp and warm colours Ulysses ~ many congrats on your finalist and POTD!


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July 26, 2008

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  OH MY GOSH! THE SHOT THAT JUST "KEEPS ON GIVING!" Congratulations on the PHOTO OF THE DAY Ulysses! You will be so thrilled when you see this has happened! Some of us already have! COOL! So proud of your work and of you. -Laura


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July 26, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  Oh, my!!! What a surprise!!! I never thought this could happen :) I am totally speechless!!! I don't know what to say....lol!!! Perhaps, thanks to everyone is a good start :)

You're right, Laura, my friend, I am so thrilled about this. Oh, my!!! I can't believe this :) How could this happen? How do they choose the POTD?

Oh, my!!! Geez... Is this for real?

(pinches my skin)

Oh, my, its real!!!

THANKS to everyone!!! THANKS to the judges!!!


THANKS!!!


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July 26, 2008

 

Christina N. Seuser
  huge congrats on pod!!!


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July 26, 2008

 

Yves Rubin
  Beautiful and so elegant! Big congratulations!


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July 26, 2008

 

David Pratt
  Way to go Ulysses! Congrats on this fine POTD!


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July 26, 2008

 

Samantha L. Dean
  Congrats Ulysses on the finalist and the POTD!!! How excited you must be!! Beautiful, deserving image!! Well done!!


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July 26, 2008

 
- Donna K. Kilcher

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  congrats on POTD and finalist

great image


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July 26, 2008

 

Joan E. Hoffman
  WTG UV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow. Huge Congratualations on both the finalist (which I somehow missed) AND the POTD.


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July 26, 2008

 

Sharon
  Congrats!


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July 26, 2008

 

Denise Denomy
  BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE, Ulysses!
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FINALIST & POTD!!! :0)


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July 26, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  I am in awe....this is stunning Ulysses! A huge congrats on this as a finalist (although I think it should have been a winner as well) AND an even HUGER congrats for the POTD!!!! This is truly a stunner! LOVE the colors and the silhouetting!


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July 26, 2008

 

Casey A. Hanson
  Beautiful image,Ulysses. Congrats! :0)


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July 26, 2008

 

Susana Ms Heide
  Simple yet striking elements Ulysses! The moon in the frame is beautiful! Many CONGRATS on both, your finalist and your POTD recognitions!!


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July 26, 2008

 

Bob Sticco
  Congratulations, Ulysses!!!! Awesome photo, and well deserved accolades.......:) You had to see that one coming!!!!


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July 26, 2008

 

Dawn M. Schneider
  Look what a little faith in yourself can do!!! Congrats on the POTD now have this kind of faith in the rest of your photos Ulysses!!!!! GREAT JOB not only for the the judges liking this, but for all your supporters here at BP!!!!!!


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July 26, 2008

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Simply beautiful, a double congratulations Ulysses!!


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July 26, 2008

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Good on you, Ulysses! :)
Steve


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July 26, 2008

 

Dennis Walton
  Great composition!


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July 26, 2008

 

Joy Rector
  congrats on the POTD


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July 26, 2008

 

M.Christine Duncan
  POTD!!!!! YES GUY.... you rock :-) This will always be my very favorite... GRATZ ULYSSES!!!


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July 26, 2008

 

Joanne Kramer
  Congrats on the POTD. Well deserved!


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July 26, 2008

 

Kathleen R. Struckle
  Congrats on your beautiful POTD!!


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July 26, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Wow, Ulysses!
First a Finalist. Now a POTD!!!
Big, BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!!
~Lisa


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July 26, 2008

 

Patricia Seidler
  Another round of congratulations well deserved Ulyses for POTD!


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July 27, 2008

 

Marisol Pastor
  Big congrats on your POTD. A truly stunning image!


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July 27, 2008

 

Conrad L. Conero
  Guess you don't need me to tell you this is a great photo, Ulysses. :)


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July 27, 2008

 
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  Beautiful image and well deserving the POTD, Ulysses!!


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July 27, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  A million thanks to everyone!!!


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July 27, 2008

 

Mick Burkey
  Really quite beautiful, Ulysses, and very worthy of the awards. Congratulations on a wonderful image!


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July 28, 2008

 

Patricia Seidler
  Congratulations Ulysses. Well deserved!


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August 20, 2008

 

Tatiana Simao
  Congratulaaaaations Ulysses...!!!!!
I'm happy for you..!!!


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September 19, 2008

 

Max Aureli
  Ulysses... I am getting tired now!!! Congratulations!!!! :-)))


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October 23, 2008

 
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