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Uploaded: April 28, 2017 09:13:17 | Entered: April 28, 2017 09:17:43

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Hello, BP'er's! A short note to let you know I've been sidelined with a fractured ankle. A long road of healing and PT in the future but I'll be back when I can. In the meantime, hope you all enjoy your summer photography...and be careful out there... :)

From The Fuller Gardens at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens - a blue dasher dragonfly and water lily.

~Animals~

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 28, 2017

So sorry to hear this. Praying for you to recover quickly. Outstanding capture. Amazing dof and details. Hope to see this again. Take care. #1685117

Chuck Green level-classic April 28, 2017

Sorry for your trouble, Val. Nancy and I will also pray for your rapid healing and return full mobility. Amazing image! <>< #11587973

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures April 28, 2017

Val so sorry to hear you fractured your ankle, here is to a speedy recovery!! This is such a spectacular shot, with great detail, color, dof snd the bg is fabulous!! Take care!!! #11588008

Leslie McLain level-classic April 29, 2017

Fantastic capture, Val. So sorry to hear about your fall and broken ankle. Get well soon, we will miss your beautiful images. #11588121

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic April 29, 2017

Val, I'd been wondering about your long absence! Ugh... broken ankle??? Not fun!!! Please rest, follow doctor's orders, and get well soon. I am praying for your speedy recovery and a return to full mobility! Take care!!! ...and this is a fabulous green-eyed dragon... beautifully presented! :o) #11588695

Nancy L. Green level-classic April 29, 2017

FANTASTIC macro Val, this is AWESOME!! <>< #11588934

Patrick Rouzes level-classic April 29, 2017

Wishing you a speedy & full recovery, Val. Take care. Wonderful detail, dof, clarity & close up! Super shot! #11588958

Natasha Pliss level-classic April 30, 2017

Oh, I am very sorry for your trouble.Get well soon, Val! Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing more of your fabulous creations. This one is certainly amazing. #11589670

Terry Cervi level-deluxe May 04, 2017

An awesome close-up of this handsome little guy, Ms.V!! #11591776

Ed Lauderdale level-classic May 11, 2017

A very, very quick recovery, Val!! Beautiful presentation!! #11593510

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe May 15, 2017

Fantastic close-up captured here, Val....comp, light, color, detail--everything so perfect! So sorry to hear about your fracture...hope you heal quickly! #11594605

Nadia Paul May 16, 2017 1

So sorry to hear you're injured again my friend - hope it wasn't in pursuit of the perfect capture! This one is just stunning with perfect detail and beautiful pastel tones - I'm sure we'll see it again! Meanwhile look after yourself and I hope you are back fully fit soon xox #11595251

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic May 31, 2017

;o) ;o) ;o) #11601927

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 31, 2017

Beautiful Finalist. Congrats, Val. #11602272

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic May 31, 2017

Congratulations on your Finalist, Val! I'd like to see this gorgeous dragon fly right into the winner's circle. :o) #11602441

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures May 31, 2017

Val such a skilful Finalist, congratulations and good luck in the gold round!! #11602467

Ed Lauderdale level-classic June 01, 2017

Congratulations, Val!!! #11602946

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe June 01, 2017

Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Val! #11603026

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 01, 2017

Get well soon and congrats Val on fantastic finalist. #11603287

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 17, 2017

Beautiful POTD. Congrats, Val. #11641832

Nancy L. Green level-classic September 17, 2017

No surprise here, CONGRATULATIONS!!! <>< #11641834

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic September 17, 2017

Val, it's wonderful to see this green-eyed dragonfly as a POTD! Congratulations!!! #11641842

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 17, 2017

Congrats on your Finalist and POTD - I hope that you are feeling better! #11641863

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe September 17, 2017

Congratulations Val on the POTD & Finalist....just love dragonfly photos...this is a beauty....hope your ankle is much better at this point and you're up and about taking more glorious photos.....=^..^= #11641865

Lindley Johnson level-classic September 17, 2017

Congratulations on both the finalist and POTD, Val. I, too, hope that you're doing much better and are out shooting again. #11641867

Lydia Williams level-classic September 17, 2017

Hope you are all healed now and back out there....Congratulations on this wonderful image and finalist/POTD awards. #11641872

Leslie McLain level-classic September 17, 2017

Congrats on a fantastic POTD, Val. #11641877

Chuck Green level-classic September 17, 2017

Val, congrats on your Finalist and POTD! <>< #11641881

Thomas L Willis September 17, 2017

Excellent image, Val. #11641897

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 17, 2017

Congrats on your fantastic POTD, Ms.V! Hope your ankle is all healed!! #11641909

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 17, 2017

Beautiful close-up of these dainty - and quick! - creatures, Val. Congratulations on the Finalist and POTD. #11641916

Cindy Bendush level-classic September 18, 2017

Nicely done Val - congratulations on your POTD! #11641977

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures September 20, 2017

Glad go see this back again Val, congratulations and hope your has healed and you are doing well!! #11642872

Gord MacEachern September 22, 2017

First,always a pleasure to see your photography, especially it drags gold everywhere it goes.
Secondly,get well my friend!
Hope your better soon! #11643269

Ray level-classic September 22, 2017

Congratulations on your outstanding Finalist and POTD, Val! Well deserved! #11643320

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