Inspiring Photo: Rainy Day in Texas #2099106

Rainy Day in Texas

Uploaded: May 10, 2006 03:18:44

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEN SMITH!!! WISHING YOU A SPECIAL CELEBRATION TODAY!

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Jenny Bosmans May 10, 2006

Hi neighbour!!
What a stunningly beautiful capture and dedication to our friend Ken, Gail!!
I simply love this!! :) #442959

Gail Vitikacs May 10, 2006

Happy Birthday! #2745311

William C. Raco May 10, 2006

How beautiful!
Wonderful color, light and glow.
Happy Birthday, Ken

Bill #2745312

Judyann Plante May 10, 2006

Absolutely beautiful, Gail! Fantastic color, lighting, and composition. And Happy Birthday, Ken!

Judyann ><<> #2745323

Paul Michko May 10, 2006

A very beautiful serene scene for a great photographers birthday, Gail. HBD Ken!!! #2745351

Julie Robinson May 10, 2006

A beautiful shot Gail! #2745360

Joy Rector May 10, 2006

gorgeous #2745381

Jeff Robinson May 10, 2006

Beautifully captured Gail! Great composition and rich color! Jeff #2745394

Ray Thoms May 10, 2006

Great shot Gail...vey well done!....
Ray #2745456

Ray Clarke May 10, 2006

Beautiful capture Gail!HBD Ken!!!(R) #2745483

Jim Huffield May 10, 2006

Very lovely Gail, nice dedication. Jim #2745503

Stephen Zacker May 10, 2006

So green and lovely. I drove to work and it was snowing this morning
:-) #2745523

Carolyn J. Connolly May 10, 2006

Wow - GORGEOUS image AND effects, Gail!! BEAUTIFUL scene in green, and, a LOVELY birthday card for Ken!! :o)

Hope you have a REALLY *Happy Birthday*, Ken!! :o) #2745529

Hendrik Storme May 10, 2006

Gorgeous image and wonderful dreamy effect! LOVE IT!!! #2745572

Paula Dwyer May 10, 2006

Absolutely Stunning!!! :) #2745585

Darren K. Fisher May 10, 2006

WOW WOW and WOW, my all time favorite of all your images. I love the composition, the mood. Well, I JUST LOVE IT ALL. #2745615

Tammy Scott May 10, 2006

This is a great shot! I love how the gardens looked in the rain and you certainly captured it well here!!! #2745625

Joyce Baldassarre May 10, 2006

THIS IS SOOOOOOOOOOOO LOVELY!!! #2745657

Claudia Kuhn May 10, 2006

So beautiful Gail, love the lighting and peacefulness! #2745743

Roger Bernabo May 10, 2006

Magic in this picture; great effects and your soft touch polishes a perfect scene! #2745774

Carla Metzler May 10, 2006

GREAT job, Gail!! #2745786

Ken Smith May 10, 2006

Gail, such an awesome picture--another of my favorites from your gallery. And my name is linked to it...so it's a winner for sure. Thanks for the b'day greeting. #2745800

Linda D. Lester May 10, 2006

WOW!!! For sure a winner...so beautiful! Love the little touch of buzz just perfect!
happy Birthday, Ken! #2745822

Kathleen K. Parker May 10, 2006

GORGEOUS, Gail!!! Happy Birthday, Ken!
kk #2745843

Mary L. Graham May 10, 2006

Wow Beautiful Gail!! =) #2745858

Agnes Fegan May 10, 2006

Beautiful scene Gail! #2745896

Nina Shields May 10, 2006

Gail, truly outstanding work; the shot just exudes peace and tranquility, enhanced by the soft tones in this elegantly composed image; you're a very talented lady! #2746095

Melissa A. Mannon May 10, 2006

Stunning! this has got my vote! #2746194

Donna W. Neal May 10, 2006

Gorgeous, you need the rain for sure! #2746240

Marcie A. Fowler May 10, 2006

I'll echo Darren's thoughts. The beauty of this image brought a smile to my face. It is so wonderful. Love peaceful feeling of solitude you created with this image. Gives me the sense of peering into a very special place. #2746242

Ronald F. Fischer May 10, 2006

This is a fantastic capture, Gail!! I love the soft glow to the image. The lighting is perfect! Happy birthday, Ken! #2746317

Paul E. Earl May 10, 2006

Gail, this is really beautiful!! #2746335

Life Expressions May 10, 2006

Simply gorgeous, Gail! I love the soft dreamy effect. #2746368

Donald K. Cherry May 10, 2006

Very pretty image, Gail! #2746392

Karen Slagle May 10, 2006

What a gorgeous image, Gail. Love the softness and rain on the pond, makes me want to sit for a spell... #2746453

Lori Ditlefsen May 10, 2006

Very pretty, Gail! #2746544

Laura Clay-Ballard May 10, 2006

wow! totally gorgeous! awesome work!
btw .. did you make a special trip for the bp shoot? if so....COOL!!!! #2746616

Jessica Jenney May 10, 2006

Gorgeous image and soft dreamy colors, Gail! #2746656

Dennis Flanagan May 10, 2006

Hey Dudette! Looks like I missed some great shots skipping to botanical gardens. #2746684

Melissa G. Meiselman May 10, 2006

The greeness of this picture is amazing. It has almost magical lighting and finally, it is one of the most beautiful scenes I have seen, Terrific, Gail. #2746687

Vicki Hunt May 10, 2006

This is fabulous! The lighting is mysterious and lovely! #2746792

Bill Wyatt May 10, 2006

Gorgeous image Gail, the lighting and composition are terrific. This image gives such a peaceful feeling. #2746949

Shelly A. Van Camp May 10, 2006

WOW...Very Pretty...great view, colors, and dreamy looking...love this! #2747275

James Reininger May 10, 2006

Love it. I like the soft touch. Almost dream like. #2747461

Goshka G. May 10, 2006

Gorgeous spring scenery, Gail! Happy Bday to Ken again! #2747482

Nadya Johnson May 10, 2006

BEAUTIFUL, Gail! Absolutely love the soft effect!! And what a pretty scene! #2747729

Glenn E. Urquhart May 10, 2006

Gail, this is an Outstanding photo!!! I conveys a mood of peaceful beauty!!! Very Well Done! CHeers, Glenn. #2747813

Cathy Barrows May 10, 2006

wow...this is a stunning scene...sorry I missed it #2747843

Susan T. Parady May 10, 2006

Beautiful! I love the mood of this; it's so peaceful and calm. #2748247

John Connolly May 10, 2006

Serenity is flowing out of this capture, Gail! I don't picture Texas looking like this at all, even on a wet day!
A Wonderful capture! #2748383

Steve Mescha May 10, 2006

A real classic, Gail! Just beautiful!!! #2748523

Terry R. Hatfield May 10, 2006

Excellent Comp And Tones Ms Gail:-) I Think You Outdid Yourself On This One! #2748532

Kate Jackson May 10, 2006

This is right out of a fairytail Gail! Well worth all the praise! #2748555

Janine Russell May 10, 2006

Gail, excellent composition, tones and exposure. #2748629

Shawn Jennings May 10, 2006

Beautiful image Gail! Wonderful! #2748990

Gail Vitikacs May 10, 2006

WOW! Thank you ALL....these comments are amazing and so wonderful! Thank you for your support! #2749001

Kenneth Mucke May 10, 2006

Perfectly done Gail...Wonderful #2749135

Candice C. Calhoun May 10, 2006

EXQUISITE!

ccc #2749164

Robert K. Bemus May 10, 2006

Awesome shot, Gail!!! #2749174

Su Sana E. P May 10, 2006

This is absolutely fabulous, Gail!! Love the feeling of this great image. Happy Birthday, Ken!! #2749422

Donna Roberts May 11, 2006

What a gorgeous birthday dedication image Gail.
Love the soft presentation of this....so pretty!
:-) ddu
#2749555

Laurence Saliba May 11, 2006

Magical dedication Gail!!!! #2749892

Al G. Juniarsam May 11, 2006

Absolutely wonderful image,Gail! I love the composition, colors and softness of this image... So lovely image, Gail... #2750053

Paul Sikora May 11, 2006

Gail, guess you already know how good this is and most of the comments before me have used all the superlatives. So this is how we would say it down under. Crickey mate, this is fair dinkum b#%@#y good, rippa. #2750210

Jack R. Perry May 11, 2006

A great shot, I have never seen so many comments on a photo, this will be a winner. #2751239

Bridgette B May 11, 2006

What a gorgeous landscape!! You captured it so well!! #2751516

Corinne M. Thompson May 11, 2006

What a fantastic rainy day capture Gail...I love it! Great portrait of the birthday boy too! :) Sounds like you all had alot of Fun in TX! #2751900

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas May 11, 2006

Gail, this is so beautiful! great effects too!,
Amalia #2752436

Pamela Shane May 11, 2006

Oh wow Gail!! I do believe we will see
this again! Stunning, breathtaking....
I could go on, & on - I LOVE this!!
Wonderful comp, colors, & I love the
softness to this as well. :) #2753913

Daniel Diaz May 12, 2006

Once again........STUNNING Gail!!!
HBD Ken!!!!!!! #2754349

Peggy J. Maguire May 12, 2006

What a Beautiful Image Gail,so peaceful.... #2754659

Anita Ott May 12, 2006

Wow just picture perfect! Well done. #2755485

Linda L. Ruiz May 12, 2006

A+++ shot here. Love it. #2755529

Terry L. Ellis May 12, 2006

Gorgeous, dreamy scene, Gail! Wonderful shot of Ken! Happy belated birthday, Ken! #2756408

Renee Doyle May 12, 2006

Gorgeous Gail!!!!
#2756908

S P Mukherji May 16, 2006

This is outstanding Gail! Such dreamy effect weaved into it - fantastic! #2771079

Gail Vitikacs May 16, 2006

THANK YOU ALL! #2771137

Cora Miller May 22, 2006

Sooooo peaceful! Sometimes the rain can be a blessing in disguise. I agree with Roger, this is magical! #2802438

Goshka G. June 11, 2006

What a lovely scene!! Happy B- day to Ken!! #2883256

Roger Bernabo November 01, 2006

PERFECT gail; a SUPER image for sure! There's magic in that green! #3531653

Linda Blair November 01, 2006

Gorgeous image, the lighting, softness and color are outstanding!!! :0) #3531911

Carla Metzler November 01, 2006

This is such a gorgeous image, Gail. Great job! #3532036

November 01, 2006

This scene looks as though it came out of a fairy tale book! So beautiful, soft and green shades look mystical! #3532956

Gail Vitikacs November 01, 2006

Thank you Joynce, Carla, Linda, and Roger! #3533001

Laura Clay-Ballard December 29, 2006

Congrats! wow!!!!! #3751056

Shawn Jennings December 29, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist, Gail! #3751333

Stephanie Laird December 29, 2006

This is beautiful! Congratulations on your finalist! #3751340

Janine Russell December 29, 2006

Gail, congratulations on your finalist. #3751364

Laurence Saliba December 29, 2006

I lost count Gail!!! CONGRATULATIONS #3752080

Carla Metzler December 29, 2006

Congratulations, Gail!!! :D #3752763

Barbara Helgason December 29, 2006

It rains in Texas? :) Congratulations! #3752878

Kenneth Mucke December 29, 2006

WTG Gail...superb finalist #3752961

Kathleen K. Parker December 29, 2006

Wonderful photo! Congratulations, Gail!
kk #3753070

Ken Smith December 29, 2006

How can I not like this one!! Congrats, Gail! #3753250

Renee Doyle December 29, 2006

Beautiful Gail! Many congratulations!
#3753412

Deborah Sandidge December 29, 2006

Magical, congratulations Gail! #3753984

Sylvia Rossler December 29, 2006

Bif congrats on this beauty Gail :O) #3754023

Melissa A. Mannon December 29, 2006

congratulations Gail! #3754152

Jessica Jenney December 29, 2006

Congratulations, Gail on this beautiful finalist! #3754268

Bill Wyatt December 29, 2006

Fantastic capture so beautiful, Gail!
Congratulations on your finalist! #3754512

Gail Vitikacs December 29, 2006

THANK YOU ALL!!!!! #3754642

Linda Blair December 29, 2006

A beautiful image, congrats, Gail!!! :0) #3754971

Ray Thoms December 29, 2006

A big congratulations Gail on all your finalists..... #3755418

Candice C. Calhoun December 29, 2006

Big congratulations, and Happy New Year!

ccc #3756032

December 29, 2006

A dreamlike scene with perfect components for the image. #3757327

Lorraine A. Cook December 29, 2006

A stunning photo! Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Gail!<:)) #3757452

Kate Jackson December 30, 2006

Congratulations Gail on this awesome finalist! #3757998

Su Sana E. P December 30, 2006

Gail, Congratulations again on this beautiful Finalist!! #3758251

Lisa Clark December 30, 2006

Gail, this is an incredible photo. Very impressive work. Congratulations. #3759067

Kay E. Mahoney December 30, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist. Love the effect. Good luck in the next round. #3759119

Rakesh Syal December 30, 2006

Congratulations Gail on this awesome finalist! #3759137

KV Day December 30, 2006

Just gorgeous, hope this goes further Gail. Congrats on your finalists. #3759160

Gail Vitikacs December 30, 2006

Thank you ALL!!! Best of luck to everyone on the next round!! #3759187

Kathy Reeves December 30, 2006

I knew this was a winner the moment I saw it!!! One of my all time favorites!!!! #3759338

Datha Y. Thompson December 30, 2006

GORGEOUS!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! :0) #3759599

Linda D. Lester December 30, 2006

Now Ken will have a big head since this was for his birthday! LOL!Congratulations on your awesome finalist! Good luck in the next round! #3761024

Gail Vitikacs December 30, 2006

Thank you Kathy, Datha, and Linda...oh don't I know...Ken is like a proud papa with this and he was with me in Texas when I shot it! #3761037

Linda D. Lester December 30, 2006

Congratulations on your awesome win! Can't wait to see Ken now! #3761100

Sylvia Rossler December 30, 2006

Big congrats on your win Gail :O) #3761114

Jenny Bosmans December 30, 2006

Big Congratulations on this gorgeous Winner, Gail! :) #3761127

Sam Britt December 30, 2006

Congratulations on this beautiful 2nd place winner, Gail!! #3761129

RC Fritz December 30, 2006

Congratulations Gail. Beautiful WIN!! #3761246

Mary K. Robison December 30, 2006

Outstanding image, Gail ~
CONGRATULATIONS on your win! #3761279

Marsha S. Smith December 30, 2006

Congratulations, Gail. This is a real beauty. Where in Texas did you shoot it? #3761334

Paul E. Earl December 30, 2006

Fantastic winner, Gail! Congratulations! #3761372

Agnes Fegan December 30, 2006

Great job...congratulations and Happy New Year! #3761436

Cyn Valentine December 30, 2006

Congratulations Gail..beautiful image! #3761439

Jill Flynn December 30, 2006

Glorious greenery and beautiful scene Gail - WOW! Congratulations on your WIN! #3761547

Ken Smith December 30, 2006

Break out the champagne! What a wonderful way to end the year. Congrats, Gail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #3761641

Kay E. Mahoney December 30, 2006

Congratulations on your second place winner. #3761644

Darryl Wilkinson December 30, 2006

YEEEAAAH, Gail, I am so happy for you and this beautiful winner! What fond memories I have from this beautiful place... Congratulations on your win!! And Happy Belated Birthday Ken :) #3761646

Evy Johansen December 30, 2006

Big congratulations on your beautiful win, Gail! #3761846

Carla Metzler December 30, 2006

Congratulations on your win, Gail! I'm really happy to see this here! :D #3761945

Deborah Sandidge December 30, 2006

Congratulations on your win Gail! #3762097

Terry L. Ellis December 30, 2006

Gail, congratulations on this gorgeous Second Place Win! #3762136

Kathryn (Love) Scheet December 30, 2006

congrats Gail! well deserved honor!! #3762144

Laurence Saliba December 30, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS Gail!!!! #3762166

Charlene Bayerle December 30, 2006

AWESOME & Well Deserved Gail...Congratulations!!!! #3762202

Cora Miller December 30, 2006

It's wonderful to see this again, Gail. Congratulations on your win. #3762240

Bill Wyatt December 30, 2006

Beautiful work Congratulations, Gail! #3762348

Husain Akhtar December 31, 2006

One again many congratulations my friend! #3762464

Nadya Johnson December 31, 2006

Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Gail! Gorgeous! #3762486

Su Sana E. P December 31, 2006

Gail, Congratulations on your Win!! #3762506

Ray Clarke December 31, 2006

Gail, congratulations #3762565

Ray Clarke December 31, 2006

Gail, congratulations #3762566

Lynne Morris December 31, 2006

Many congratulations on your win Gail, this is a beautiful image! #3762582

Paula Dwyer December 31, 2006

Congratulations Gail!! :) #3762605

Glenn E. Urquhart December 31, 2006

An Outstanding Win, Gail!!! Congratulations!! Cheers, Glenn. #3762622

Laura Clay-Ballard December 31, 2006

way to go! congrats! #3762627

Anita Hogue December 31, 2006

Gorgeous image, Gail! Congratulations! #3762654

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 31, 2006

Absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations on a well deserved win!

jo ann c. #3762848

Jessica Jenney December 31, 2006

Congratulations, Gail on your win. It's so beautiiful! #3763036

Colette M. Metcalf December 31, 2006

Congratulations, Gail! #3763055

Lavone Vannoy December 31, 2006

WINNER WINNER WINNER!!!!

Awesome image Gail! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :) #3763063

David Phalen December 31, 2006

Congratulations Gail on a well deserved winner. Happy New Year!! #3763143

Linda Blair December 31, 2006

Congrats, Gail, so beautiful!!!!!!! :0) #3763254

Tarun Bose December 31, 2006

Big congrats on your deserving winner. Well done Gail. #3763326

Gail Vitikacs December 31, 2006

THANK YOU ALL!!!! I SO APPRECIATE YOUR WONDERFUL COMMENTS! #3763349

Diana L. Ralph December 31, 2006

What a GREAT image, Gail! Congratulations on this wonderful image. I also like the portrait of the Birthday boy! Great shot! #3763485

Stephen Zacker December 31, 2006

Congratulations! #3763592

John V. Roscich December 31, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS GAIL
JOHN #3763607

Garth Wunsch December 31, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS Gail... in at least 72 point text font, but they won't let me print that big. #3764000

Datha Y. Thompson December 31, 2006

GORGEOUS!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Awesome Winner!!! #3764599

Janine Russell December 31, 2006

Gail, congratulations on your Second Place Win. #3764702

Ronald Balthazor December 31, 2006

Congratulations, Gail. Wonderful work. #3765102

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 31, 2006

Stunning image Gail, great magical feel to this!! Congratulations on your win!!!!! #3765408

Gail Vitikacs December 31, 2006

Many thanks to all of you!!!!!! #3765418

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett January 01, 2007

Congratulations on your win, Gail .. this shot is absolutely beautiful ... love the composition ....

Happy New Year to you and yours ...

Steve Hurkett #3766435

Shelly A. Van Camp January 01, 2007

Beautiful..Love this so much, Gail!!!! Congrats!!!! Happy New Year! #3766465

Rakesh Syal January 01, 2007

Congratulations on your second place win, Gail!!! Happy New Year!!

#3766509

Ross Throndson January 01, 2007

Congratulations, Gail, on this Beautiful Winner...Happy New Year!!! #3766705

Gail Vitikacs January 01, 2007

Many thanks Ross, Rakesh, Shelly, and Steve! #3767317

Pamela Shane January 01, 2007

Big congratulations on your win Gail!
So very beautiful! Happy New Year to you, & yours. :) #3767684

Stanley J. Contrades January 01, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place win, Gail!! A very Happy New Year to you and your family!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #3767749

Robert K. Bemus January 01, 2007

Congratulations on your win, Gail!! #3768224

Nancy L. Green January 01, 2007

HUGE congratulations Gail!! Well done!! <>< #3768774

Gail Vitikacs January 01, 2007

Thank you Nancy, Robert, Stan, and Pamela! #3768798

Jill Odice January 02, 2007

Congrats Gail, this fits the theme perfectly and is gorgeous also! Happy New Year :-) #3772588

Sharon Day January 02, 2007

Absolutely gorgeous, Gail!!! Big congratulations!!! #3773895

David Pratt January 03, 2007

Congratulations Gail! #3775579

Vladan D. Djordjevic January 03, 2007

This is a magic photo for me! Beautiful! #3777110

Judyann Plante January 04, 2007

Congratulations, Gail, on this gorgeous winner!

Judyann ><> #3779071

Donna W. Neal January 04, 2007

Congratulations on this well deservered Winner Gail! #3779348

John Matthews January 04, 2007

congratulations on your win, this is beautiful... #3779448

Bill Houghton January 13, 2007

Outstanding work on this one Gail. I just love it. Bill #3815190

Laurie Daily January 15, 2007

Gail, your gallery is outstanding! Congratulations on this beautiful winner!!! #3823089

Gary Lange January 26, 2007

WOW!!!!! I'm sorry I missed this, many, many belated congrats to you, Gail!! #3876063

Holly Shao February 23, 2007

This winning image has impressed me deeply! Great work, Gail!

Holly #3978596

Inge S. Lasmana April 02, 2007

awesome picture, Gail! I really love the effects and colors! congratulations! #4122371

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 31, 2007

Gail, just browsing your gallery and it is fantastic!

This image looks like some at Callaway Gardens in Georgia!

It is just gorgeous Well deserved gold medal!

jo ann c. #4352646

Heather July 18, 2007

Congrats on The Win,This is Absolutly Beautiful and Amazing,Two Thumbs Up!!! #4522023

Patrick R. McMullen September 04, 2007

Congratulations on this really nice photo Gail!
Pat #4745053

Carol Teal October 26, 2007

Wow, this is beautiful! I have a thing for bridges anyway. This one looks magical! Love the effects. Great winner! #4984491

James E. Coleman October 26, 2007

Gee Gail,
Too bad no one commented on this shot!:)
Great beauty in the whole thing!!

Jim #4988446

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