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Daybreak


 
BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest FIRST PLACE Winner   Daybreak
Daybreak

Taken at the Morton Arboretum.
Lisle - IL - USA

Comments welcome and appreciated!

Michael Umbreit

 
 
 
- Patrick Rouzes

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Spectacular tones, lighting, colors, reflections, clarity, perspective, mood & beauty captured here! WInner in my books & hope to see this again, Mike!


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October 31, 2010

 

Michael Umbreit
  Patrick - Thanks so much!! - Mike


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November 01, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Not an easy pick even though you had few entries in October, Mike -- they are all just lovely. Finally, though, this is my favorite. Love the clarity, light, colors and beautifully balanced composition. Good luck.


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November 14, 2010

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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November 15, 2010

 
- john forrant

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  OMG! This is an awesome shot. Congrats


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November 15, 2010

 

Merna L. Nobile
  I would personally like to congratulate you on your winning photograph for October, 2010 and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Merna Nobile


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November 15, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  on your finalist! 8o)


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November 15, 2010

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Mike.


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November 15, 2010

 

Cyndy Doty
  Congratulations on your lovely finalist!


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November 15, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Mike! WTG!


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November 15, 2010

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Beautiful shot. Love the colors; big congrats!


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November 15, 2010

 

Robin Bailey
  Stunning image! A huge Congratulations on this beautiful winner~


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November 15, 2010

 
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  A real beauty, Mike!!! Congratulations!!!


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November 15, 2010

 
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  Congrats Mike!!!!


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November 15, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Gorgeous light, color and comp, Mike. Congratulations on the finalist and best of luck in the next round.


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November 15, 2010

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Stunning image, Mike! Congratulations on your finalist.


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November 15, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  The lighting and reflections are amazing, Mike!! Huge congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL finalist! Deb


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November 15, 2010

 
- Sherran Andersen

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  Congrats Mike.


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November 15, 2010

 

Michael Umbreit
  Thanks so much! I have not had a chance to look over the finalists but I wish to congratulate everyone that received one. :-) Mike


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November 15, 2010

 
- Irene Colling

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  Exceptional photography Mike, congratulations.


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November 16, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congratulations on this great finalist Mike!

jo ann c.


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November 16, 2010

 

Daniella Puente
  Wonderful photo Mike, congrats!


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November 16, 2010

 

Michael Umbreit
  Irene/Jo Ann/Daniella - Thanks to each of you!! - Mike


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November 16, 2010

 

Katherine Kuhn
  Congrats on this gorgeous fall reflection!


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November 16, 2010

 
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  Congrats Mike on this Fantastic Finalist!! Jeff


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November 17, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations Mike, this is GORGEOUS!


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November 17, 2010

 

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton
  Splendid!! Congrats Mike!!


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November 17, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  huge congrats on your gorgeous winner!


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November 17, 2010

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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November 17, 2010

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Congrats on your beautiful winner Mike!!!


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November 17, 2010

 

Jillian Danielson
  Congrats on your winner!!!! Its beautiful!


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November 17, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  Gorgeous, Mike -- congratulations on a well-deserved win!


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November 17, 2010

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  Yay! Big congrats, Mike, on your 1st place win :)


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November 17, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Heyyyyyyy, Mike, CONGRATULATIONS on your Gold Medal WINNER! WTG!


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November 17, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Congratulations Mike on this gorgeous first place winner!!


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November 17, 2010

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your fantastic winner, Mike.


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November 17, 2010

 
- Dr Silly

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  Beautiful 1st Place Gold, congrats Mike. :O)


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November 17, 2010

 

Jeana Clark
 
Awesome First Place Winner Mike!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

~J~


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- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Spectacular, Mike. Huge congrats on this awesome First Place.


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November 17, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations on this First Place win, Mike!


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Rona L. Schwarz
  Absolutely stunning, Mike! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding First Place Gold winner!


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November 17, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  Congratulations on your WINNER! 8o)


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November 17, 2010

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Huge congratulations on your gorgeous First Place Winner, Mike!


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November 17, 2010

 

Michael Umbreit
  Thanks so much to everybody for all of the support I have received over the past three years here at BP!! I know I would not be receiving this honor without the help of so many talented people!! This is the first time that I have managed to snag a first place win so it is extra special to me!! Thanks!!! :-)


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November 17, 2010

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Well deserved, big congrats on your 1st place gold!


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November 17, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  So very beautiful, Mike...big cngratulations on your very deserved 1st place win!!


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November 17, 2010

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Beautiful Mike, congratulations on your first place winner!


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November 17, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  I KNEW this should be a Gold Winner!!

Congratulations on this beautiful 1st Place Win Mike!

jo ann c.


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November 17, 2010

 
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  I missed this while skimming Finalists this week; so I will simply congratulate you on the win!


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November 17, 2010

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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  Congrats Mike, Amazing work!!!


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November 17, 2010

 

Glenn E. Traver
  Congraulations on this Beautiful 1st place Winner Mike ~ GT


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November 17, 2010

 

Kathy L. Clark
  Way to go Mike. Congrat to you an this awesome winner.


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November 17, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Congrats on a super gorgeous win, Mike!!


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November 18, 2010

 

frank w. degenhardt
  What a gorgeous picture and it deserves this First Place Win. Congratulations Mike. WTG!


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November 18, 2010

 

Katherine Kuhn
  Congratulations on your 1st place -- well deserved!


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November 18, 2010

 

Barbara Mason
  A well deserved 1st place Mike, Congratulations !!!!


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November 18, 2010

 

Daniella Puente
  Congratulations!


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November 18, 2010

 

Tarun Bose
  Congrats Mike for your winner.


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November 18, 2010

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Beautiful image! Congratulations on your Win!


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November 18, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on your stunning winner, Mike.


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November 19, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Congrats on your 1st place win, lovely capture!


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November 19, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  How exciting Mike! A big congratulations on your first place win. WTG!


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November 19, 2010

 
- Cindy Bendush

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  Gorgeous FPW - congratulations Mike!


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November 19, 2010

 

Michael Umbreit
  Thanks to everybody for all of the very kind comments!! I still smile every time I see that badge next to my image. :-)


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November 20, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  WTG Mike. Huge CONGRATZ on snagging the First Place GOLD!! And keep smiling!

UB.


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November 21, 2010

 

Michael Umbreit
  UB - Thanks!! - Mike


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November 27, 2010

 

Anne McKinnell
  A very peaceful shot. Congratulations on your winner!


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December 07, 2010

 

Michael Umbreit
  Anne - Thank You!! - Mike


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December 13, 2010

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  Simply Stunning!!!!
Congratulations to you on such a fabulous WINNER! The complete image says OMG to me and such has the WOW FACTOR!!!
SMILING CHRISTINE


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February 07, 2011

 

Michael Umbreit
  Christine - Thanks so much!! - Mike


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February 09, 2011

 
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