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Pure Joy

© Marvin H. Gohlke Jr.

Pure Joy

Uploaded: May 17, 2006 21:08:00

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Bob Duncan May 17, 2006

This image has made my day.
Thank you so much Marvin-nice work! #447787

Cari Clinkenbeard May 17, 2006

Brings a smile to my face!!! What an awesome capture!!

Cari #2779017

Pat Gamwell May 18, 2006

I agree with Bob...this is definetly a 'warm-fuzzy'. His smile tugs at the heart & pulls you into his joy! I will always remember this precious child. #2779249

Sharon King May 18, 2006

What a beautiful smile! #2779917

Jane M May 18, 2006

Fantastic Marvin! #2780541

Roxanne M. Bubar May 18, 2006

Awesome image and love the expression you have captured. #2780820

Dennis Flanagan level-classic May 18, 2006

Great shot and choice to use B&W. The B&W makes it an impact shot. #2782640

Kim S. Hite May 18, 2006

This photo brought a smile to my face. Fantastic image. #2783128

Katja Z May 18, 2006

marvin - what a wonderful picture and title! it's absolutely perfect in b&w!! #2783154

May 19, 2006

You can't get better than this!! Love it, love it!!! #2785776

Tiffani S. LaNeave June 11, 2006

This is perfection Marvin! I love everything about this...the lighting, the b/w and the undeniable happiness this little one possesses. Such an awesome image that is sure to put a smile on anyone's face!:) #2881719

Tiffani S. LaNeave June 11, 2006

This is perfection Marvin! I love everything about this...the lighting, the b/w and the undeniable happiness this little one possesses. Such an awesome image that is sure to put a smile on anyone's face!:) #2881721

Tiffani S. LaNeave June 11, 2006

Oh goodness...sorry Marvin...didn't mean to hog this! I was told there was an error when I tried to submit my admiring comments so I tried to submit again...guess I went a little overboard! #2881723

Tiffani S. LaNeave June 20, 2006

I guess it's only appropriate that I be the first to congratulate you since I've hogged the board this whole time!:) I'm soooooo very elated that this incredible image was recognized. You cannot deny the postitive energy this image creates. What a beautiful little boy! Congrats Marvin!

#2923315

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic June 21, 2006

Congratulations Marvin. Good luck in the next round. Adorable photo. #2924801

Megan p June 21, 2006

Gosh Marvin this warms my heart, what a Fantastic smile and capture!!! Congratulations!! #2924965

Marta Azevedo June 21, 2006

fantastic. congrats #2927354

Marta Azevedo June 21, 2006

fantastic. congrats #2927355

Jane M June 21, 2006

I love photos with great kids expressions and for me this is one of my ALL time favorites. I am so thrilled you got the nod for this one Marvin! #2928574

Jane M June 21, 2006

I love photos with great kids expressions and for me this is one of my ALL time favorites. I am so thrilled you got the nod for this one Marvin! #2928576

Terry L. Ellis level-classic June 21, 2006

Congratulations, Marvin, on this superb finalist! #2928818

William Moore June 21, 2006

delightful and uplifting photo..congrats on your finalist #2929189

Pat Gamwell June 22, 2006

Definetly deserves an award...the GOLD one! BIG CONGRATS! #2932023

Rakesh Syal level-classic June 22, 2006

Great finalist, Marvin!!! WTG! #2934678

Rakesh Syal level-classic June 22, 2006

Great finalist, Marvin!!! WTG! #2934680

Rakesh Syal level-classic June 22, 2006

Great finalist, Marvin!!! WTG! #2934681

June 22, 2006

A great expression wonderfully captured with beautiful light. #2934800

Nicole Kessel June 22, 2006

WOW! Outstanding capture, Marvin! Looks like a winner to me!!! :) #2934818

Joyce Baldassarre June 22, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! #2934889

Joyce Baldassarre June 22, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! #2934890

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 22, 2006

Look at that smile, great work, congrats! #2937560

Megan p June 23, 2006

What an awesome win!!!!! Congratulations!!! #2938882

William Moore June 23, 2006

Congrats on this outstanding Winner #2939535

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic June 23, 2006

Congratulations on your winning photo. Nice job. #2939825

Lynn Crawford June 23, 2006

Congrats on being a Second Place Winner Marvin, outstanding work :) #2940345

Tiffani S. LaNeave June 23, 2006

Congrats Marvin! I'm so excited this little guy got you a gold medal!!! Awesome image!:) #2940359

Sharon King June 23, 2006

Congratulattions Marvin, I was so happy to see a winner under this photo! #2940450

Jane M June 23, 2006

I am even more thrilled you got second place!!!! Very big well done! #2941459

gloria s. kasse vega June 23, 2006

Great picture, he is really cute, congratulations!!! #2941962

gloria s. kasse vega June 23, 2006

Great picture, he is really cute, congratulations!!! #2941964

gloria s. kasse vega June 23, 2006

Great picture, congratulations!!! #2941971

Terry L. Ellis level-classic June 23, 2006

I am truly thrilled for you, Marvin! Congratulations on this awesome second place win! #2942539

Janine Russell level-deluxe June 23, 2006

Marvin, what a great expression; congratulations on your Second Place win. #2942619

Nobu Nagase June 23, 2006

Congratulations on your great win!!! #2942672

Rakesh Syal level-classic June 23, 2006

Congratulations on this superb win, Marvin!! #2943203

Rakesh Syal level-classic June 23, 2006

Congratulations on this superb win, Marvin!! #2943215

Colette M. Metcalf June 24, 2006

Congratulations on your win, Marvin!! #2943721

Wende Trew June 24, 2006

BIG congrats Marvin!!! I LOVE this!! #2946771

Alana Ibe June 27, 2006

Heart warming smile!!! Very infectious!!! This is a treasure!!! Fabulous work, and a HUGE congratulations!!!! #2956685

Alana Ibe June 27, 2006

Heart warming smile!!! Very infectious!!! This is a treasure!!! Fabulous work, and a HUGE congratulations!!!! #2956686

Bob Duncan June 27, 2006

I knew this one would be a winner!!! #2959201

RC Fritz July 08, 2006

Great B&W work, Marvin! Congrats! #3000549

Robert Hammar July 08, 2006

Bravo, Marvin!

Best

Robert Hammar #3000741

Robert Hammar July 08, 2006

Bravo, Marvin!

Best

Robert Hammar #3000742

Lisa Clark July 19, 2006

I just saw this for the first time. Priceless image and a well deserved win!! #3051146

Lisa Clark July 19, 2006

I just saw this for the first time. Priceless image and a well deserved win!! #3051148

Jennifer Webster July 20, 2006

This photo is wonderful... Marvin, you have some great shots in your gallery!

Jen #3056603

Jodie K. Rossi July 23, 2006

Oh my gosh... I absolutely adore this!!! Fantastic!!! - Jodie #3066795

Jodie K. Rossi July 23, 2006

Oh my gosh... I absolutely adore this!!! Fantastic!!! - Jodie #3066797

Jodie K. Rossi July 23, 2006

Oh my gosh... I absolutely adore this!!! Fantastic!!! - Jodie #3066800

Jennifer Cuscino March 11, 2007

ADORABLE! Great light, great capture. Makes ME smile! Love it. #4045026

Jennifer Cuscino March 11, 2007

ADORABLE! Great light, great capture. Makes ME smile! Love it. #4045027

Jennifer Cuscino March 11, 2007

ADORABLE! Great light, great capture. Makes my heart smile! Love it. #4045030

Jennifer Cuscino March 11, 2007

ADORABLE! Great light, great capture. Makes my heart smile! Love it. #4045033

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 24, 2009

Awesome win, Marvin! Great job!! I haven't seen this much happiness in a long while!

-Laura Swan #8161481

Barbara Socor July 02, 2012

Just seeing this wonderful image for the first time....How joyful! Yes, the smile brought a smile to my face too....Lovely, lovely work! #10211187

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