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Clowning Around


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Clowning Around
Clowning Around
A resubmission and a slight re-work of my clown fish! I used the fractalius filter along with layers and brought out more detailing on the fish and then SA-TU-RATED! ☺

I would like to thank Steve H. for his help and advice on making this a better image! Because of his suggestions, I entered this image in our small area art show, 'Local Colors' and out of about 35 artists, I was among the winners. ☺ They handed out 9 Merit Awards worth $50.00 each! Thanks SOOOOO much Steve!!!!

Dianna Hauf

 
 
 

Dianna Hauf
 

Here is the before shot along with my award! The first submission is on page 2 in my gallery.


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July 26, 2008

 

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  It was well worth all the effort you put in, the results are very good. Congratulations on your prize, well done.


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July 26, 2008

 

Kate Baumgartner
  Wow, really awesome. Love the addition of color and contrast. Well done, Dianna.


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July 26, 2008

 

Steve M. Harrington
  I am absolutely thrilled for you, Dianna. Congratulations! :)
Steve


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July 26, 2008

 

Liz blahh
  Great image & effects! Stunning colors. Congrats!


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July 26, 2008

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats girl~ I love saturation and ddr :o)


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July 27, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  TONY!!!! How ARE you feeling and doing????? Think about you and Chris a lot! Tahnk you Tony for liking this and for the kudos!!! DO take care and hope all is getting better everyday for you!

Thank you SOOOO much Kate, Steve, Liz and Tammy!!! Now to sell this!!! ☺


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July 27, 2008

 

Yulianto Soeroso
  you know Dianna ,you have some sense of criteria and composition with color in your heart hehehe


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July 27, 2008

 

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S.
  DIANNA...

THE COLOUR OF THIS IMAGE IS EXCELLENT
KARU WIJESUNDARA..


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July 28, 2008

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTG, dianna!!! CONGRATULATIONS on this WELL DESERVING AWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DO something nice for your self !!!!!!!!!!!! We are all proud of you!!!!!!!


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July 28, 2008

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS to Dianna K.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Could not have happened to a kinder or more talented person!!! Phenomenal work here,my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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July 28, 2008

 

Arlene Krassner
  WTG Dianna!
Woohoo!

It deserved to win. You must be so proud.

I love it.


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July 28, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  lol....thanks a lot Yulianto! Yes, there is COLOR in my heart and in a lot of my visions! :)

Thanks so much for your visit Karu and kind words!

You make an excellent cheerleader Patrick!!! You also made my evening, thanks so much!

haha! yes, Arlene! Thank you, thank you!!! I was and still am! I should split my mula with the Professor though. He suggested the boost in saturation and to bring clarity to the fish. :)


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July 28, 2008

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  I'm not surprised that this eye-catching image got you a prize, Dianna. It's stunning. You and the Professor should be equally pleased. Great job.


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July 28, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  Nikki! You really make my day, you know??? Thanks a million and I know Steve was pretty happy for me as well! I feel pretty lucky to have such a wonderful and supportive BP family!


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July 28, 2008

 

Yulianto Soeroso
  wow original good


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July 29, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  HI Yulianto!!!

I really appreciate your kindness! Thanks and have a wonderful day! You made mine!


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July 29, 2008

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Dianna, your work on this is simply superb. There is much interest in the original, but your extraordinarly creative effort in the rework . . . well, what can I say. I adore it, and it most certainly deserves to be a winner.


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July 30, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  Hiya Mitch!
Your comments and evaluation mean so much to me!!! I am very happy this one caught your eye! :) Thanks SO VERY MUCH!!!!


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July 30, 2008

 

Kimi A. Phillips
  BIG CONGRATS!!!!! So very happy for you!:)


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July 31, 2008

 

David Pratt
  Hey Dianna! This rework is fantastic! Congrats on this image! Well done!


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July 31, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  Thanks Kimi!

I appreciate it VERY much Dave!!!


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August 01, 2008

 

Phil Stith
  Way to go, Dianna. I really like your new rendition of this. Eye catching colors and really cool special effects.


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August 02, 2008

 

Ellen Powell
  Wow, Dianna. This is reaaqly wonderful. I love all the beautiful color and the movement in there- swirling. Congrats of your prize, too! You deserve it! Love your work.


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August 02, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  Thanks tons Phil! Your comments are incredibly appreciated!

ELLEN!!! YOUR comments too are really appreciated! You certainly know how to make ones day!

Have a truly wonderful weekend Phil and Ellen!!!


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August 02, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  Wooohooo!! Way to go, Dianna! That's so fantastic that you won, AND got $50 for it! I can see why this would be a winner--the artwork is stunning!


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August 02, 2008

 

Sam Britt
  Great color & use of the Fractalius filter. Terrific image, Dianna.


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August 03, 2008

 

Robyn A. Terrell
  I remember this jaw-droping beautiful image, Dianna. Just magnificent...exceptional capture and work!!!


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August 03, 2008

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Just taking another peek!!!!!!!


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August 03, 2008

 

Michael Umbreit
  Dianna - Congratulations!!! You should be proud! Excellent treatment...it is now a work of art! Thanks for stopping by my gallery and commenting on my reflection shot! - Mike


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August 03, 2008

 

Bill Houghton
  Dianna, this beautiful work. Great job. Do you live in Dothan? I live in Montgomery. Small world huh?? Bill

Check out my personal website at:

Bill Houghton Photography


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August 04, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  chuckle....hey Colleen! You make me smile! hehe! THANKS! You are a DEARHEART!

Thanks so much Sam!!! Wish I could spend more time in all of your galleries!!!

Hi beautiful Miss Robyn! I appreciate your comments ONCE again!!!! Always!

LOL! Patrick!!! So glad you did!!

Hey Mike! Actually, I LOVE all those reflection images!!! That is just about the coolest! Great eye and wonderful colors and composition in them!!! h yes, thanks tons for YOUR comments on this as well! :)

BILL!!!! A fellow 'Alabamian'! chuckle!! Really, maybe we could get Kathy, JoAnn and Judy and a few other's close by and do a late lunch some Saturday??? VERY small world! But cool! Thanks for stopping by!!! LOVE your nature images! :)


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August 04, 2008

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  Dianna this is beautiful. fantastic color and HUGE CONGRATS on your award!!!


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August 05, 2008

 

Brett Dolsen
  Beautifull work and a big congratulations dianna!!Brett


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August 05, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  Thanks mucho much Peaches!!!

Hi Brett! I appreciate YOUR visit and comments too!!! :):)


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August 05, 2008

 

Steve M. Harrington
  An EP! I predict this will go further. This little fishy has legs, so to speak! :)


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August 06, 2008

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Wild and wonderful -- and an EP. Congrats, Dianna.


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August 06, 2008

 

Sara Dunn
  Beautiful!


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August 06, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  THANKS SUPER much Nikki and Michelle!!!☺


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August 06, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  Opsy, Steve! Missed you! Sorry!!!! Legs??? Think they will tickle the judges any??? I'll try anything, almost! ;)


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August 06, 2008

 

James Quantz Jr.
  Great, soft feel here, Dianna. I really like how you put together the "effects" for this image!


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August 08, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  Hi James! Thank you for your special visit and comments. Glad this appealed to you! Have a super weekend!☺


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August 08, 2008

 

Dr. Harmeet Singh
  Beautiful image and congrats for the award..


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August 09, 2008

 

Jean E. Hildebrant
  I love what you did with this, Diana! You made it into a work of art. Love the colors and editing!


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August 10, 2008

 

Ellen Powell
  Dianna- GREAT of the EP! May this little leggy fish go all the way!


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August 10, 2008

 

Ellen Powell
  I meant: GREAT ON the EP! May this little leggy fish go all the way!


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August 10, 2008

 

Bill Knaps
  Both are beautiful Dianna. Congrats on the award. Bill


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August 11, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  HI Harmeet S. Super portrait your friend did of you! Thanks for your visit and wonderful comments.

Hi JEAN! Means a lot coming from you Jean!!! Thanks so much!!!

ELLEN!!!! Thank you Ellen!!! I REALLY do appreciate your comments and your support,always! ( I really knew what you meant, chuckle)

THANKS Super much BILL!!!!


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August 11, 2008

 

Jean E. Hildebrant
  I thought we might see this one wearing a finalist badge, Dianna!!! Great big congrat's to you!!!!!


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August 21, 2008

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  WHOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE Congrats and best of luck in the next round!


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August 21, 2008

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Yes! This fishy does indeed have legs! I am so pleased for you, Dianna. :)
Steve


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August 21, 2008

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations, cool finalist, Dianna!


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August 21, 2008

 

Bill Knaps
  Congrats Dianna on your well deserved Finalist. Bill


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August 21, 2008

 

Phil Stith
  Great job, Dianna! A big congratulations to you!


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August 21, 2008

 

A P
  congratulations on this well deserved finalist, dianna


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August 21, 2008

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Such a great finalist, Dianna. I hope and think it will go on. Good luck.


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August 21, 2008

 

Ellen Powell
  Dianna! EXCELLENT!!!!!!


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August 21, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  WTG, Girl!!!
Love this cheery image!
Great capture, colors, and effects.
HUGE Congratz on your well-deserved finalist! Hope it goes GOLD!
~♥~Lisa


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August 21, 2008

 

Kimi A. Phillips
  WOOOOHHOOOOOOO!!!!! BIG CONGRATS TO YA, GIRLIE!!!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU!:)


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August 22, 2008

 

Mitzie Loland
  Congratulations on your finalist dianna!!


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August 22, 2008

 

frank w. degenhardt
  I am so happy to see you get a finalist for this fabulous picture. Congratulations and hope to see you in the winners circle.


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August 22, 2008

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Hooray, hooray, hooray, hooray. Can I type this perhaps a thousand more times?


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August 22, 2008

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Dianna!!!!! :-) ♫ k


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August 22, 2008

 

Wendy Moghadam
  Congratulations on your Finalist. Awesome work!


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August 22, 2008

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  I remember this well, dianna!!! Congratulations & good luck next round!!!


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August 22, 2008

 
- Christine Czernin

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  BIG congrats, Dianna.
I am so happy for you, this really is a worthy finalist.


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August 23, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  Oh my goodness!!! I go away for a few days and come back to this! Now THAT is a heck of a surprise!

Jean, you are truly a dear for your support and belief in this! Thank you again so very much!

Wow....Peaches, Steve, Bill, Phil, Sam, Nikki, Ann and Ellen, CAN'T thank you enough for your wonderful support!!! (AND cherished advice Steve!)

Lisa, I have hoped beyond hope several times only to be greatly disappointed and have learned to accept and be grateful for the things I have! If it does, super, if it doesn't, still super. Either way! Thanks so much to you and Kimi for your enthusiastic support and well wishes!

Mitzie (what a pretty lady you are) and Frank, thank you incredibly much!!! (Great to see you Frank!)

Mitch, a thousand hugs back at you!!!! :) You are special!

Hi ya ♫ Kitty ♫!!!! Sunshine of BP! Thanks super duper much!

Thanks so much Wendy and Patrick! I DO appreciate your well wishes!!!!

Ahhh, my dear friend Christine.....that means a lot coming from you. heartfelt thanks (hand over heart)♥


I will get to all the other finalist before the weekend is out! Have so much catching up to do!!! HUGE CONGRATUALTIONS to all of the finalist and all the very best as well!!!! ☺☺☺

Thank you so much BP Judges for considering this 'image creation'!!!


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August 23, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  Wooohooo!! SOOO well-deserved! I'm thrilled to see this in the finalists, Dianna! Big congratulations!


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August 23, 2008

 

Kaye Burazin
  Awesome effect and vibrant colors. Congrats on your finalist.


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August 23, 2008

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  WoooHoooo For You girl friend!!!
Congrats dianna dear this is excellent


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August 23, 2008

 

Derek D. Dafoe
  WTG Dianna!! Congrats on this great Finalist!! Good luck !!


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August 23, 2008

 

Robyn A. Terrell
  Wow, Dianna I'm so happy for you!!! This is a beautiful and so well deserved finalist...I'm sure we will see it again!


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August 23, 2008

 

Jessica Jenney
  CONGRATULATIONS DIANNA!!!! What a stunning finalist image. And a winner in an art show! Gorgeous colors and effects! So well deserved! Good luck in the next round... but then, you're already a winner!


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August 24, 2008

 

Karen Rahlf
  Awesome effects. A beautiful finalist. Congrats!


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August 24, 2008

 

Daniella Puente
  Dianna, I just have the oportunity to see this one and let me tell you is a terrific finalist.
Your original photo illustrates so good the excellent work you did!!! Congrats and good luck on the next round :o))))
Take care, Daniella


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August 24, 2008

 

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton
  Congratulations Dianna!! Would love to see Nemo Winner!!!


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August 24, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  Chuckle....Colleen, thanks loads!!! ☺

Thank you super much Kaye!!☺

(letting out held breath....ahhhh...!)
Waited quite a while Mel for a finalist, you know? REALLY appreciate your support!!! Thank you!☺☺☺

Thanks so incredibly much Derek and Robyn!!!☺☺

That is how I feel too Jessica! A winner in so many more ways than just with an image too! ;) Thanks so very much for your wonderful support!☺

THANK YOU Karen!!!!☺

WOW! Daniella, you just made my week! I TRULY appreciate your stopping by and leaving such supportive and encouraging comments!!! THANKS!☺ You take care as well! ~dianna

HI Phillipe!!! ME TOO!!!!! ;) THANK you so much!

ALL the very best to all of you who are also finalists!!!!

I will be out of town for a week having some fun with Sara at Disney! I may miss the winners but PROMISE to catch up with all finalists and winners when I get back!!!


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August 24, 2008

 

Patricia A. Stalter
  Wonderful!!!! I am so happy for you!
Hope you get a win out of this ... deserving one! Have fun at Disney.


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August 25, 2008

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  WTG girl A HUGE CONGTRATS Dianna!!!!


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August 26, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  Hi Pat and Cassie!

Thanks for your wonderful support!!! JUST beginning to get caught up from my vacation and am ready to turn around and leave at the end of the month again to see my mom and son! Whew! Life is busy!

Thanks so, so much again!


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September 08, 2008

 
- James E. Coleman

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  Dianna,
Well, obviously I am not the only one that thinks this is great! I have a photo of a different clown fish and this puts it to shame so much color and intensity! Very, very nice, ie beautiful!
Congratulations to you!!!

Jim


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January 17, 2009

 
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