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Melinda F. Schneider
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Invitation to a Picnic
Here's to our cyber picnic!
9/23/2012 10:20:39 AM
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Baseball
9/23/2012 5:34:38 PM
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Melinda F. Schneider
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Invitation to a Picnic
To celebrate the arrival of fall, I invite all BetterPhoto members to a cyber picnic! Please post whatever contribution you would like to bring to my picnic... food... drinks... games... whatever will make for a fun time!
9/23/2012 10:19:51 AM
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Invitation to a Picnic
Please come to my first-day-of-fall picnic!
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Here's to our picnic!
9/23/2012 10:36:29 AM
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Picnic
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Fishing is always good at a picnic.. :-)
9/23/2012 10:47:30 AM
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Vine ripened - the best kind.
9/23/2012 10:47:44 AM
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Fish cake
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And, the obligatory fish cake at a fishing picnic...
9/23/2012 10:49:36 AM
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I am bringing my Ggrandson. He loves picnics!
9/23/2012 10:54:25 AM
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Fraises
Luscious-looking "fraises" (strawberries) from a fresh fruit stand on Rue Cler in Paris.
Photo taken April 2012, entered 9/29/2012 in Details & Macro
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Anybody up for fresh (French) strawberries?
9/23/2012 10:57:25 AM
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Test
9/23/2012 11:04:34 AM
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Heck with the cake.....
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After the candles were blown out, all the kids go for the jelly candy decorations....note the kid with the stuffed cheek on the right.. :-)
9/23/2012 11:04:53 AM
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Doggie Gourmet
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Something for our furry buddies too.
9/23/2012 11:15:13 AM
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I am bringing my Grandson to the picnic.
9/23/2012 11:15:17 AM
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I am bringing my Grandson to the picnic.
9/23/2012 11:25:55 AM
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Place your food contributions on the table...
9/23/2012 11:28:49 AM
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There's an orchard nearby...
9/23/2012 11:35:40 AM
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Made for each other
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Wow, already a crowd here. Hope these flowers bring some more fragrance to the party ;) UB.
9/23/2012 11:54:57 AM
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Dig In!
FINALIST SEPTEMBER 2012
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And since Kara is playing at the zoo today, I'm bringing blueberries after all!
9/23/2012 12:14:35 PM
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'Tis the Season
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Glitterbug brought her ball, and she's ready to play!
9/23/2012 12:57:51 PM
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I'll snag one of Mitch's snacks and play a little fetch with Glitterbug..... :-)
9/23/2012 1:03:21 PM
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Set outside to cool...
Better keep the kids, dogs, and raccoons away!
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Just out of the oven...
9/23/2012 1:32:44 PM
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I'll bring a baseball for the Canon vs. Nikon game.
9/23/2012 5:11:46 PM
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Budweiser Clydesdales in Marquette, MI
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Anybody thirsty? I don't drink myself, but I know many people don't think it is a picnic without beer.
9/23/2012 6:24:14 PM
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p i c n i c
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Happy picnic day!
9/23/2012 6:55:22 PM
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There's Beauty Everywhere
War Eagle, Arkansas
Category: Nature and Landscapes
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I'll decorate the outhouses with some seasonal color.
9/23/2012 7:10:56 PM
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Pan Fried Trout
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Oh! Geez, Paul, thanks! I'm a great beer fan!!!
I pan fried the fish that were caught earlier, but, I guess everyone is munching burgers.....
9/23/2012 7:11:13 PM
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Oops! I had to go back and get the baseball!
9/23/2012 7:56:43 PM
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Nothin' like a snort of Scotch at a picnic. Mmmmmmm . . . .
9/23/2012 8:32:17 PM
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Thanks, everyone, for coming to my "picnic" and bringing such wonderful contributions! It was a great event; hope you all had FUN!!! Any stragglers are welcome to post; the table is still set, and Thorry is looking for more people to play ball!
9/24/2012 1:37:38 AM
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White Wine
We enjoyed a fantastic dinner at Lava, the restaurant connected to the Blue Lagoon. The late setting light outside made the restaurant's massive windows
bright; they in turn created great reflections on the surface of my wine in the glass, and lit the carafe behind. So I had to make a picture!
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I know beer is more traditional, but, well, I don't like beer, so here's a really nice chilled white to go with that fish.
9/24/2012 3:49:06 AM
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Sunny Day Sunflower
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Here is a sunny day sunflower.
9/24/2012 4:36:33 AM
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I think I'll go play fetch with the dogs to work off some of those calories.... :-)
9/24/2012 6:30:06 AM
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I"ll provide the venue...
9/25/2012 5:00:11 PM
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Beautiful scene, Dayna! Love the light and comp! I'll pick up the empty beer cans when the picnic is over... :-)
9/25/2012 5:40:47 PM
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Oops, here's the venue! LOL
9/25/2012 5:48:06 PM
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It was there the first time when I commented..... Beats me... I even left a comment on the image.
9/25/2012 5:57:05 PM
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The cyber picnik was so fun! The company was great, the food was awesome, the beer was cold, the wine nicely chilled, the Canon vs Nikon game went in to extra innings, and our surroundings were lovely. Overall it was a great time and thanks to Melinda for hosting and a special shout out to Bob for picking up the empties! LOL....where we meeting next?
9/26/2012 7:38:38 AM
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Thank you, Dayna, for your kind thank you note!
And a huge thanks to everyone who participate in this fun game!!
You all made my day!!!:-) Melinda
9/27/2012 2:52:35 AM
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Diane L. Thomas
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Lightroom presets
How do we get our presets into lightroom from downloads from internet.
9/17/2012 11:27:04 AM
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Click on the + sign in the presets folder and you should see an import option, click there select the presets you downloaded and they will show up as user presets
9/19/2012 7:08:04 AM
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I did the + sign in lightroom and a box came up that says New Develop Preset and wants me to type in the name and it will go to user presets folder. I only have lightroom 3, is that the way I have to do it.
9/28/2012 4:13:38 AM
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Diane I will check when I get home from work. I will look for you. If its a preset you already downloaded you shoul be able to see an import option just click there and then find the file you download click on the file and them click ok to import. Are you a Mac or pc I should be out of here in an hour. I have a few things to do so around noon eastern time I will write
9/28/2012 6:56:42 AM
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I Have a PC. Thank you so much for helping, this is why I love BetterPhoto.
9/28/2012 7:56:30 AM
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Diane I am using LR 4 right now it's a bit easier there, I found a link that shows step by step in LR 3 Let me know if it helps
Joe
http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-download-and-install-lightroom-presets
9/28/2012 9:30:27 AM
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Thank you. I'll go there and see. I might upgrade to 4 soon. I may just want to wait until then if it is easier to load them. You have been so much help thanks.
9/28/2012 10:03:13 AM
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Better links I forgot about www.lightroomkillertips.com Matt is the photoshop guybhebhas alloy of presets there. And videos on how to do it Just search for Lightroom 3 Joe
9/28/2012 1:13:13 PM
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David B. Spooner
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Beach wedding
I will be shooting my niece's wedding september 22 on Virginia Beach (weather permitting) at 4pm (don't ask why they chose 4pm..maybe to make the photography even more challenging!
I have plenty of rain sleeves and camera/lens cleaning material to protect both of my cameras.
I plan on using my 85mm/f1.8 lens as primary with a UV lens filter and lens hood.
I'm thinking I'll probably have to underexpose by at least 2 stops...am I headed in the right direction...ANY suggestions/recommendations appreciated!
9/13/2012 1:28:28 PM
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What makes you think you'll have to under expose?
9/14/2012 4:23:11 PM
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David, do you live close to Virginia Beach? If so, head out there and get a feel for the lighting, around 4PM. If you shoot in RAW, you'll have better exposure latitude.
9/15/2012 5:28:19 PM
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Ken, unfortunately we don't live in Virginia, so I have been doing lots of research on shooting in these conditions. I always shoot in RAW and will be renting a hand held light meter to aid in getting proper exposure. Luckily I will also have 2 "practice" days prior to the wedding using camera and Canon Speedlite. Any other suggestions/recommendations appreciated. I shoot a Canon t2si and have a nikon P100 for back up if needed.
9/15/2012 8:22:33 PM
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Rogelio A. Ramirez
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t3i photo transfer to cd
Canon could not help. Hope someone can. I have been attempting to transfer photos taken by the T3i to a cd. The photos have been downloaded to my computer, I am using zoombrowser. I have had no luck. Can anyone there at BetterPhoto help?Thanks Rogelio (tony)
9/10/2012 4:43:29 PM
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Are these JPG files? or Canon RAW?
Either way, once they are on your C: drive, you should be able to use a CDROM-burning utility to make a copy of them on CDROM---but Canon's software cannot do that for you, as far as I know.
9/11/2012 12:33:40 PM
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As Christopher said, your computer should be capable of burning a CD. Insert a new CD into the CD appartus (you know, the one that looks like a cupholder:)) and your CD program should begin. You will need to open your file then select the photos you want to put on the CD, then select "burn" and you should be off and running!
9/13/2012 1:21:17 PM
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Linda Buchanan
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Playing a DVD
I have copied photos onto a DVD-R and wanted to play them in a standard DVD player on a tv screen, but it won't work. Can this be done and if so what kind of DVD do I need? I have DVD/VCR player that is probably five or six years old and a large flat screen tv that is 3 years old, if that matters.Thanks for your help!
9/2/2012 12:28:08 PM
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Have you tried hitting the "disc menu" button and see if that brings up a listing of what's on the dvd? That is if it's acting like anything is loading.
Can't say I know a lot of gadget stuff, but I would say it isn't the kind of dvd you have, but if it's written properly. The info that's written on to a dvd or a cd that makes the player recognize it, load the selection, and even with dvd's make it automatically start to play.
Either that part may be missing or isn't recognize due to what you made the dvd with. Or since anything that has "vcr" in it's description is considered obsolete, maybe it won't read anything that's not the same as the data on the a video dvd.
You might also have the option of using the tv as a monitor if you hook it up to your computer.
9/2/2012 2:59:40 PM
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Here's what little I know: It all starts with your DVD player - not all are capable of "reading" photo DVDs. Even if it does, it may require a special type of DVD, photo format (most read only jpegs), and/or a software program such as a slideshow before it will work. Check your instruction manual, or call the manufacturer if possible. Barring that, check a website like manualsonline.com to see if you can find the manual for your DVD player make and model. But until you know that, it's pretty much a waste of time to put your photos on the DVDs.
9/3/2012 6:03:26 AM
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Thank you for the responses. I got it to work, I did a little more research and discovered my computer has something called "Windows DVD Maker". I followed the steps and it works! I am very pleased :)
9/3/2012 9:38:14 AM
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Gregory LaGrange
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Public reaction to Photoshopped ads
Kind of aiming this question at people who do portraits, be for fun, business, or trying to get started as a business. But would like all comers to join in if they'd like.
If you've heard about the public reaction to ads being photoshopped too much for the sake of people's self esteem, and England going as far as banning some ads, do you think that the enthusiasm for cutting back on the photoshopping of celebrities and models will have the same enthusiasm for not having their own portrait touched up and made more flattering?
8/22/2012 4:06:51 PM
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No..When it's YOU, ya gotta look better than you really do. LOL
8/22/2012 7:01:48 PM
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I agree with Carolyn. When you get serious photos done, an individual most often wants to look as good as possible. After all the photo will capture them at their best presentation hopefully. A little enhancing won't hurt -- a total nose job, on the other hand, would not be representative of the individual.
9/12/2012 7:42:34 AM
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Adrienne La Rosa
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Pocketwizard syncing
I currently have a Pocketwizard Flex TT5 for Canon that I want to use as the transmitter on my hot shoe (30D) with my Speedlite 580EX II on top. I just purchased two Pocketwizard Plus III to use as receivers for remote room lights. I can't seem to get them to sync. Does anyone have suggestions on how to set this up? I'm fairly new to the world of lighting, so be gentle :).
8/22/2012 9:16:37 AM
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Sure you have everything on the same channel?
8/22/2012 2:26:29 PM
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Hi Gregory, Well, after e-mailing tech support at Pocket Wizard all day, that wound up being the silly solution :) Sometimes the simplest mistakes are the ones that take all day to figure out! Thanks for your quick response! Adrienne
8/22/2012 2:56:50 PM
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Jeff E Jensen
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Phello Photographers Club Trip - Misc
For anything that didn't fit into one of the other categories.
8/19/2012 7:03:06 PM
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Smiling Steel
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In photo last year, each of my students had to choose one object that they consistently shot in unique ways throughout the year. Every project we did, each technique learned, etc., had to include one turned in pic of their object. (we made books out of these). One of my students chose "things that look like they are smiling." Of course, I now find myself noticing every "smiling" thing! This was a tower outside of the Space Center in the Smithsonian. To me, it looks like a little girl with pigtails and a smile :)
8/23/2012 10:51:59 AM
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And to think, I never looked up! I saw several of you spending a lot of time on this sculpture and never figured out what was capturing your attention.
8/23/2012 11:58:46 AM
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this is way cool...I love it
8/23/2012 2:59:41 PM
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Deb, your school project sounds really interesting. This tower does look like a little girl with pigtails :)
8/23/2012 9:10:09 PM
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Carnage at the Mall
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It was pandemonium. . . .
8/28/2012 4:59:28 AM
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Funny!
8/28/2012 5:33:12 AM
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Tomb Nail
1/100 Sec - f/9 - ISO 640 - 105mm
Canon 5D Mk III - Canon 24-105mm f/4.0L IS
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This is in the wall of the Old Tomb at Mt Vernon
9/6/2012 9:40:14 PM
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both shot are great. first one is funny and second one was capture with great lighting and your area of focus is very nice. great shot
9/7/2012 8:46:59 AM
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Jeff E Jensen
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Phello Photographers Club Trip - Butterflies
Butterflies, butterflies, and more butterflies
8/19/2012 7:01:47 PM
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Damaged
1/250 Sec - f/5.6 - ISO 1000 - 82mm
Canon 5D Mk III - Canon 24-105mm f/4.0L IS
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From the butterfly exhibit at the Natural History Museum.
8/23/2012 4:59:51 AM
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f/9.0, 1/125, ISO 200; EF 100mm f2.8 MacroButterflies and moths were swarming around these tiny flowers at the base of the Civil War Unknowns Monument, Arlington Nat'l Cemetary
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8/23/2012 7:58:19 PM
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Mt Vernon Beauty
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One from Mt Vernon
8/27/2012 8:56:59 PM
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Yes, indeed! Well placed, too.
8/27/2012 10:18:06 PM
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Details
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Motion
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Curl
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Twins
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A few more
8/31/2012 4:26:25 AM
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Awesome butterfly shots Jeff!
9/4/2012 7:11:03 PM
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Underneath
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one more
9/6/2012 9:29:12 PM
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