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Bob Cratchit [Contest Finalists December 2011]

© R. J. Laudenbacher

Bob Cratchit

Uploaded: December 07, 2011 03:15:05

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f/5, 1/200sec., ISO-200, -1EV, 42mm focal length, 18-200mm lens, PS
~My little home town has a Christmas Festival in which all the characters from Dickens Christmas Carol makes an appearance and walk the streets handing out their collectible picture cards and telling the kids about themselves. It really gets you in the Christmas spirit of things~

I have a really busy day ahead of me today so I will comment later. Thanks for commenting.

Comments

Michael G. Marshall December 07, 2011

Wonderful image and great story, RJ! I wish every community had a similar festival. Michael #1428404

Jack Gaskin December 07, 2011

Certainly fits the Dickens Mode

Jack #9851964

Danny B. Head December 07, 2011

Beautiful capture of this great community activity. Our town had a big event planned for Monday night but it was postponed until last night due to heavy rain. Then, rain again last night and snow this morning....ulk! #9851988

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 07, 2011

Fantastic portrait, Becky. Like the snow. Sounds like fun. #9851989

Gord MacEachern December 07, 2011

Incredible portrait Becky, hope we see this again!! #9852007

MELODIE C. ROBERTS December 07, 2011

Morning Beck

I think he is laughing because he is LEAVING work!

Excellent portrait #9852010

Robert R. Goodman December 07, 2011

Hi RJ,WOW!!Looks like it's snowing my friend.Beautiful capture and outstanding treatment!!!! #9852038

Michelle Alton December 07, 2011

Sounds like a wonderful tradition, and this is surely a great capture of the character. #9852132

John Rivera level-classic December 07, 2011

Simply outstanding work and capture!
A favorite in every way! #9852158

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic December 07, 2011

They usually have a parade here, but it got rained out this year. You guys had a great time for your festival, it seems. #9852159

Gina Cormier December 07, 2011

Yes....to all above!!!! Stunning work!! #9852199

Gary Enloe December 07, 2011

Great effects and capture R.J. I think it is very cool they do this. We have the same type activity in the town I live in. St. Charles, Mo. #9852263

Inge Linden December 07, 2011

great work here! #9852335

Alan L. Borror December 07, 2011

Fantastic Holiday portrait, RJ! #9852448

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic December 07, 2011

Well, we have a Light Up Night in downtown Pittsburgh, but nothing like this. LOVE your DD work, Becky, as always.

We're having our first snow right now. That gets you in the spirit for sure. #9852691

David M. Montero December 07, 2011

Wonderful holiday capture and presentation Becky!!! The snow flakes are a nice effect. #9852734

Terry Cervi level-deluxe December 07, 2011

A wonderful shot of this character, Doris! Terrific effects too! #9852998

Bill Johnson December 07, 2011

Becky. Great capture and effects. #9853276

Avril Young December 07, 2011

just tooooo beautiful, would make a wonderful Christmas card...stunning!! #9853419

Douglas Pignet December 08, 2011

very nicely done...keewl image #9853741

Ellen Hodges December 08, 2011

Very fantastic capture, Becky!!! #9854741

Rona L. Schwarz December 08, 2011

Marvelous portrait of this Dickens character, Becky! Love the snow effects! We currently have a Dickens play running and this past weekend was our Christmas parade...in the rain! #9854903

Debbie Bray December 09, 2011

Truly truly beautiful, Bec!!!! You are a very talented lady!! #9855356

Karen Celella December 10, 2011

Beautiful portrait, Becky. #9857547

Gail Vitikacs level-classic December 11, 2011

WOWSER! This is exceptional!!! Beautiful work! #9860017

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 24, 2012

Congratulations on this outstanding finalist R.J.

jo ann c. #9940068

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 24, 2012

WOWZERS!!!
Amazing work, RJ!
Big congratulations!
~♥~lisa #9940134

ROBIN-LEE M. Vieira January 24, 2012

You never cease to amaze and inspire with your brillinat work Doris!!:) Congratulations!! #9940278

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 24, 2012

Congrats on your beautiful finalist. #9940301

Jessica Jenney January 24, 2012

Congratulations, Becky on your fabulous finalist! #9940577

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic January 24, 2012

No suprise here. This is going places, Becky. Huge congrats. #9940876

Renee Doyle January 24, 2012

Excellent work Becky!! Congratulations! #9940966

Mary Timman January 24, 2012

Just an outstanding finalist! Congratulations and good luck on the next round Becky! #9941069

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe January 24, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist Becky! #9941182

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic January 24, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist Becky!!!! I love it!!! #9941232

Danny B. Head January 24, 2012

Beautiful job, Becky! Congrats! #9941252

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 24, 2012

Beautifully done, RJ! Congratulations! #9941721

Phyllis H. Burchett January 24, 2012

Wonderful work Becky, congrats! #9942029

Lorna Shutter January 24, 2012

Fabulous work on this, Becky!!! He looks like the real deal!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award!!!!! :)
Photobucket #9942357

Terry Cervi level-deluxe January 24, 2012

Congrats on this fantastic finalist, Doris!! #9942382

Debbie Bray January 24, 2012

Absolutely beautiful Bec! Congratulations on your finalist award! #9942414

Ellen Hodges January 24, 2012

Huge congrats and verrrry best luck with this awesome finalist, Becky!!! #9942535

Mariann Kovats level-classic January 24, 2012

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Becky! #9942569

Phyllis A. Houghton January 24, 2012

Congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Becky. Good luck in the next round. This is a winner! #9942891

Rona L. Schwarz January 24, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS on your superb FINALIST, Becky, and Good luck in the next round! #9942917

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 25, 2012

congratulations on your beautiful finalist!!! #9943496

Bojan Bencic level-classic January 25, 2012

Great image, R.J. Congratulations on your finalist! #9943876

Bill Johnson January 25, 2012

Becky, Congrats on your selection as a finalist. #9944455

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic January 25, 2012

Love this portrait and treatment! Congratulations on your Finalist, and good luck in the next round!!! #9945080

Kimber Wallwork-Heineman level-classic January 25, 2012

This is awesome - congratulations! #9945345

Kimber Wallwork-Heineman level-classic January 25, 2012

This is awesome - congratulations! #9945346

Amy M. Wilson January 25, 2012

Big congratulations on your EXCELLENT Finalist... love it, Becky!!! #9946398

Kathy Salerni level-classic January 25, 2012

What an awesome Finalist image, R.J!
I remember a Dickens Festival like this at Skineatlas Lake, NY! Wonderful Holiday image! #9946441

Merna L. Nobile February 02, 2012

You can feel it in the air, the anticipation of waiting for the awards to arrive. The talent that is on display for all to see and share is amazing. Congratulations to all the January, 2012 winners. Merna #9961148

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