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The Dreamer

© Dan Holm

The Dreamer

Uploaded: May 24, 2005 00:06:25

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So where do we go from here?

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Rob Bishop May 24, 2005

Fantastic, Dan! The lighting, composition, black background, and catchy title are perfect!

Rob #252993

Cathy Stancil May 24, 2005

This is an incredible image Dan ! Dreaming of a better place surely...The composition and lighting are excellent ! Bravo ! My new favorite of yours... #1387962

Stanley J. Contrades May 24, 2005

There's a huge "awe" factor attached to this image, Dan! Cathy said it right, this IS an incredible image! Has me speechless!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #1387968

Mary K. Robison May 24, 2005

WOW!!!
That lighting on this profile capture is...indescribable, really!!
GREAT, thought-provoking photo and description, Dan! #1387974

Jordi Delgado May 24, 2005

WOW, Dan!! This is more than just a shot!! You've given him another dimension, almost human!!! Superb!!

:-)) #1387992

Mata Patan May 24, 2005

Your title gives a deep sense to this shot!
Great one!!! #1387998

Donna Roberts May 24, 2005

Hmmm - very 'deep' Dan........
Excellent image. Well done.
:-) dddu #1388013

S J May 24, 2005

A Very thought-provoking question and image, Dan!! Absolutlely stunning photography!! I love it!! #1388020

Outi Rikula May 24, 2005

beautiful moment you have catched Dan!!! great title also, thanks for sharing! #1388047

Brian Cassar May 24, 2005

This is a strong image Dan. Keep shooting! #1388079

Dolores Neilson May 24, 2005

Lovely poignant image, Dan! So well photographed. Good luck with this! #1388089

Judy S. Fung May 24, 2005

Wonderful image, Dan!! Excellent lighting and composition. #1388097

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic May 24, 2005

Just a super shot, Dan!! You hit a home run with this one! #1388107

Carla Metzler May 24, 2005

Excellent image, Dan! #1388133

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe May 24, 2005

This is great Dan...it looks like he possed for a formal portrait!!! #1388141

Donald K. Cherry May 24, 2005

Way too cute, Dan! I love his pose and the lighting is awesome! #1388174

Colette M. Metcalf May 24, 2005

This is FANTASTIC, Dan!!! #1388194

Paul Michko May 24, 2005

Awesome, Dan. #1388226

Kerby Pfrangle May 24, 2005

Dan,

This is wonderful.

Love the soft lighting.

The pose and clarity in this image are very good.

Nicely done.

Kerby #1388264

Tom Andersen May 24, 2005

I'd say you'd go right to the winners circle with this one, Dan! #1388336

Lori S. Aschbrenner May 24, 2005

Such dramatic lighting on this gorilla portrait, Dan! Perfect composition. #1388404

Paul E. Earl May 24, 2005

Looks like someone I know :P Great capture with perfect lighting. #1388425

Stephanie Lyons May 24, 2005

Tom took the words right out of my mouth! Outstanding Dan ... #1388448

Roger Bernabo May 24, 2005

your lighting creates much drama, very well done #1388609

Cindy Paquette May 24, 2005

ASTOUNDING image...so VERY human in the look and emotion of this image. The lighting is dramatic and only enhances the mood of this beautiful animal. You've presented us an amazing image Dan!! We truly ARE all connected on this earth!!! #1388693

Cathy Gregor May 24, 2005

Awesome, Dan!!! Love the caption (as usual). #1388720

Mackenzie B. Hughes May 24, 2005

Wonderful. Great job #1388765

Darren K. Fisher May 24, 2005

The title is so very fitting for your super capture here. I love the lighting. #1388843

Karen Engelbreth May 24, 2005

I've run out of superlatives - just stunning, Dan! #1388867

Dominique Declerck May 24, 2005

Fantastic, Dan!!! Bravo!! #1388936

Danilo Piccioni May 24, 2005

I have an answer for him.....
....all the way to the finals and beyond!
great shot, Dan! #1389206

Tammy Scott May 24, 2005

Awesome shot and fantastic lighting on this, Dan! #1389506

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic May 24, 2005

Wow, fantastic, Dan!!!! Love the look of this picture. Shelly #1389635

Jessica McCollam May 24, 2005

Great shot, Dan1 Nice lighting and comp too!:) #1389754

Tammy Nuxoll May 24, 2005

This is an Awsome Capture Dan!! I love the lighting and the title is perfect!!! #1389791

Susan T. Evans level-classic May 24, 2005

Fantastic Dan, the lighting and pose are awesome. #1389865

Jill Flynn May 24, 2005

Dan, Dan, Dan ... I'm speechless.... POWERFUL and BEAUTIFUL! #1390186

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 24, 2005

I love you images Dan, this is no exception!! Wonderful impact!! #1390672

Laurence Saliba level-classic May 24, 2005

A perfect example of precise lighting Dan!!! #1390699

Michelle R. Kovach May 24, 2005

Great shot Dan! Terrific composition & I love the expression on the face! #1390737

Kara L. Hendricks May 24, 2005

FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #1391131

Deborah Sandidge May 24, 2005

Dan, you always amaze me - outstanding in every way! #1391248

William Moore May 24, 2005

belongs in national geographic!!! #1391296

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict May 24, 2005

Wow, amazing and powerful image, Dan!
-Debby #1391458

Goshka G. May 24, 2005

Looks incredibly human indeed, Dan! No wonder Darwin used it to his own ends!;-) #1391660

Wendy Stevenson May 24, 2005

Gosh Dan, what an amazing image!!! Very poignant! #1391723

K . Alderete May 24, 2005

Wow! Very cool. This is such a great shot (and funny too)! By the way...who is your little friend? #1391885

Dan Holm May 24, 2005

Rob, Cathy S., Stan, Mary, Jordi, mata, Donna R., Sanjay, Outi, Brian, Dolores, Judy, Carolyn, Carla, Donald, Agnes, Colette, Paul M., Kerby, Tom,Lori, Paul E., Stephanie, Roger, Cindy, Cathy G., Mackenzie, Darren, karen, Dominique, Danilo, Tammy S., Shelly, Jessica, tammy N., Susan, Jill, Donna P., Laurence, Michelle, kara, Deborah, William, Debby, Goshka, Wendy and Kimberlee: Thank you all so VERY, very much!! I truly appreciate your wonderful comments and feedback! #1391943

Terry R. Hatfield May 24, 2005

Top Notch Dan! Excellent Lighting And Pose:-) #1392148

Deb Holmes-Hatfield May 24, 2005

This is amazing Dan, so dramatic and thought provoking! Excellent!!! #1392157

Dan Holm May 25, 2005

Thanks so much, Terry and Deb!! I'm glad you like it and I sincerely appreciate your comments! #1393406

Walter Graziano May 25, 2005

Dan, I looked at todays photo,but I have to say I like this one much better! :) The lighting is great, and I think our relatives make great subjects!! #1394019

Rob T. Henry May 25, 2005

Wow!!! This is very well done, Dan!! Love the image and the lighting!! #1394096

Jessyca S. McCargo May 25, 2005

This is just awesome! I absolutely love it. Very good work. #1396367

Marsha S. Smith May 25, 2005

This has to be my all time favorite shot of yours, Dan, and that is saying something when all of your images are sooooo great. The lighting is just magnificent. Wow!!! #1396543

Noel Baebler May 25, 2005

I'm with Marsha, Dan! This is fantastic! #1396707

Brenda W. LaFleur level-deluxe May 26, 2005

Dan, this is exceptional. One of your best, for sure. Excellent lighting. The rim light just makes this one. Great job!! #1398565

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe May 26, 2005

Absolutely sensational!!! So, what did he say???? I have been struggling with this question for some time...:)

ccc #1399632

Casey A. Hanson May 28, 2005

The lighting and pose are perfect in this Dan!! WOW!
We'd better see this one again! LOL
Outstanding! :0) #1405079

Daniel J. Payne May 28, 2005

Great shot, Dan! That chimp looks like he's cooking up something good. #1405597

Kristi A. Howson May 28, 2005

Gorgeous portrait...Lighting and profile is tops...a real WOW on this one Dan! #1406559

Jonna Bergström May 29, 2005

I´m speechless by the beauty and feel in this image! It is AMAZING!!!
#1408780

Kevin Nugent level-classic June 05, 2005

Great profile shot! I love the lighting! #1434744

Lori S. Aschbrenner June 21, 2005

Congrats, Dan!! #1498786

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict June 21, 2005

Congratulations on this excellent finalist, Dan!
Best wishes for the next round!
-Debby #1498798

Sara Jensen June 21, 2005

Absolutely fantastic, spectacular and wonderful...oh, and congrats on the finalist. =) #1499137

Tom Andersen June 21, 2005

Congratulations on another wonderful finalist, Dan! #1499226

Claudia Kuhn level-classic June 21, 2005

Congrats Dan, on this and all your others! #1499468

Donald K. Cherry June 21, 2005

Congrats, Dan! #1499628

Tammy Scott June 21, 2005

Another great finalist! Congratulations, Dan! #1500025

Jill Flynn June 21, 2005

Congratulations on another outstanding finalist Dan! #1500058

Cathy Barrows June 21, 2005

Congrats!...awesome lighting #1500093

Deborah Sandidge June 21, 2005

Fantastic finalist, Dan - congratulations!! #1500326

Noel Baebler June 21, 2005

Huzzah, Dan! #1500494

S J June 21, 2005

Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist, Dan!! #1500540

Kerby Pfrangle June 21, 2005

Dan

Congratulations on your finalist.

Good luck in the next round.

Kerby #1500721

KHAWLA Haddad June 21, 2005

Congratulations again on your wonderul job !!!
sure you be so happy after your trip to come back to all the finalist well don Dan #1501436

Mary K. Robison June 21, 2005

One of my favorites of yours, Dan ~
Congratulations, and may he and his thoughts rise even higher! #1501654

Evy Johansen level-classic June 21, 2005

Many congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Dan! #1502291

Jonna Bergström June 21, 2005

Ahh I love this image! Many congratulations, Dan!! #1502344

Patty Razonable June 21, 2005

Congratulations on this awesome image, Dan!! #1502412

Jordi Delgado June 22, 2005

Stop dreaming, you'll win!!!

Congrats, Dan!!

:-) #1502577

June 22, 2005

Great job Dan!
Congrats on this well deserved finalist! #1502852

Alan L. Borror June 22, 2005

Congratulations again, Dan! #1503933

Casey A. Hanson June 22, 2005

If you ask me, this should take Grand Prize! This is so outstanding, Dan. Congrats to you again, and I know we'll be seeing this in the winner's circle! :0) #1504645

Deb Holmes-Hatfield June 22, 2005

Many congrats, again Dan, this is an awesome finalist! #1505154

Brenda W. LaFleur level-deluxe June 22, 2005

I take my other comment about favorite back....I forgot about this one. This is my all time favorite! Really, this is the most amazing image, Dan. I will be very disappointed to not see this one on the winners page! #1506300

Piotr M. Organa June 22, 2005

Great photo, Dan!
Good luck! #1508083

Lani T. Broadbent level-classic June 22, 2005

Awesome Capture, Dan! Congrats on the award! #1508139

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