Reflecting
Uploaded: December 20, 2007
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Silverback Gorilla
Buffalo Zoo
Nikkor 18-200 VR @ 40mm. Handheld through window.
1/125th f6.7 ISO 400 EV +2
*flood filter added*
On this day at the zoo, there were very few visitors. I had almost an hour, along with a zoo docent, practically alone, at the gorilla exhibit. The gorillas were aware of my presence, and would glance toward me occasionally. This Silverback, however, followed me with his eyes, as I passed from window to window. At times, he would cover his face with one hand, then peek to see if I was still there. As he lay on the concrete, cradling himself with his arms, he reminded me of an old man, cold and lonely.
His eyes and overall expression, drew me into his world.
Thank you for allowing me to share this with you.
--Lisa
Exif: F Number: 5.3, Exposure Bias Value: 3.00, ExposureTime: 10/600 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80
Dr. Harmeet Singh December 20, 2007 0
Beautiful capture.. #811779
Dominick M. Dimacale
December 20, 2007
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Dominick #5233925
Gareth Robinson December 20, 2007 0
Excellent portrait, looks so relaxed.Gareth #5233963
Teresa P December 20, 2007 0
Wonderful photo Lisa! He/she looks very sad to me. #5234308Bill Wyatt December 20, 2007 0
Very serene and beautiful my friend! A winner in my book! #5234930Nadine A. Lewis December 20, 2007 0
Oh my goodness, Lissa!!! This has got to be a winner for sure!!!! <>< #5235458Lonnie M. Scott December 21, 2007 0
Your "monkey buisness " is tops!! #5236560
Lisa J. Boulden
December 21, 2007
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Rosemary Buffoni December 21, 2007 0
Very moving shot! Excellent pov and lighting.
Lisa J. Boulden
December 21, 2007
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Angie Sidles
December 21, 2007
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Shannon Mills December 21, 2007 0
Do you ever take a bad photo?? :) Sweet and serene photo of a gentle giant! #5240678David Pratt December 22, 2007 0
Well done Lisa! I like the use of the flood filter here. #5240969
Lisa J. Boulden
December 22, 2007
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Mary K. Robison December 22, 2007 0
Lisa, this thought-provoking portrait really makes one wonder how much the gorilla comprehends about where he is, etc.
Patrick Rouzes
December 22, 2007
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Lisa J. Boulden
December 22, 2007
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Hendrik Storme December 22, 2007 0
This is so beautiful Lisa! Great shot!!! #5244140
Janet McNeil
December 22, 2007
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Lisa J. Boulden
December 23, 2007
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Sandra R. Alvey December 23, 2007 0
Gorgeous DD work on this one Lisa, it's gonna be a winner!!Merry Christmas and Happy New Year hon!! #5244851
Lisa J. Boulden
December 23, 2007
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Lynn Haack December 23, 2007 0
This photo just makes me wonder what he is thinking! He seems so sad....Wonderful expression and overall photo! Lynn #5245990JO ANN CLEVELAND December 24, 2007 0
Wow Lisa! What an outstanding capture, sure does make you wonder what is going on in his mind ! Looks like he is looking in the water at himself ~Very well presented ~!
jo ann c. #5247322
Sue Marshall December 24, 2007 0
Wonderful image Lisa!! :-) #5249335
Lisa J. Boulden
December 24, 2007
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Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 27, 2007 0
Impressive image Lisa, so beautiful and full of feeling. Best of luck! #5258496
Lisa J. Boulden
December 27, 2007
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Lisa J. Boulden
December 31, 2007
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Howard B. Cheek January 04, 2008 0
A fine image Lisa. I would venture to say it's the most unique in "captivity" photo I've seen in a good long while. It has a sense of sadness for me...
Lisa J. Boulden
January 04, 2008
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Colleen Farrell January 05, 2008 0
Great pun in the title, Lisa--and another sensational wildlife capture! So poignant! #5292946
Lisa J. Boulden
January 06, 2008
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C A January 31, 2008 0
compliments on this photo Lisa! #5424089Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 04, 2008 0
WHOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO!!!Alex T. Mizuno March 04, 2008 0
Yaay, Congratulations on this POTD!! Beautiful work, Lisa!! #5589524Michael S. Lazarus March 04, 2008 0
Lisa, Congratulations on POTD for this image. This has to be one of my favorite POTD I've seen in the month that I've been here. Your work is very inspiring. #5589550Susie Peek-Swint March 04, 2008 0
I love this image Lisa ~ beautiful capture! Many congrats on POTD #5589563Karen Engelbreth March 04, 2008 0
Wonderful image, Lisa - big congrats on your POTD! #5589591
Robert K. Bemus
March 04, 2008
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Siete Meeter March 04, 2008 0
Very moving shot! Excellent pov and lighting- congrats on your POTD!!!MELODIE C. ROBERTS March 04, 2008 0
Yeeee Haaaaaw!!
Melinda F. Schneider
March 04, 2008
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Evy Johansen
March 04, 2008
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Nikki McDonald
March 04, 2008
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Bill Wyatt March 04, 2008 0
Congratulations on your POTD Lisa!! #5589883Carol Sawyer March 04, 2008 0
Congratulations, Lisa!! #5589939Brett Dolsen March 04, 2008 0
Congratulations Lisa!!So deserved this POTD.Hendrik Storme March 04, 2008 0
Big congrats on this terrific POTD Lisa!!! #5589969Michael G. Marshall March 04, 2008 0
Congratulations Lisa on your POTD! Well deserved! This is a magnificent shot! - Michael #5589984
Janet McNeil
March 04, 2008
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Deborah Lewinson
March 04, 2008
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Congrats on your POTD!
Debby #5590070
Laurie Daily
March 04, 2008
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Lisa J. Boulden
March 04, 2008
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Jim Britt March 04, 2008 0
Congrats. Loved the original but had no idea you added reflection. Nicely done. #5590300Vicki L. Filippin March 04, 2008 0
How WONDERFUL to see a familiar 'face' this morning for the POTD. I'm soooo excited for you, Lisa, and have always loved this image. SUPER DUPER CONGRATULATIONS.Carolyn M. DAlessandro March 04, 2008 0
Congratulations!! This is an awesome capture full of emotion. WOW! Well done! #5590332Josselyne Klecanda March 04, 2008 0
Beautiful! Congratulations!!! #5590377Lisa B. North March 04, 2008 0
Lisa, Good for you for POTD! What great colors & tones with this lovely monkey! And anyone who's been on my gallery knows I am a huge fan of reflections!! Love it! Lisa #5590406Lisa B. North March 04, 2008 0
Lisa, Good for you for POTD! What great colors & tones with this lovely monkey! And anyone who's been on my gallery knows I am a huge fan of reflections!! Love it! Lisa #5590408Amy JACKSON March 04, 2008 0
Wonderful image, Lisa! Congratulations on your POTD!! :) #5590431Cheryl E. Molennor March 04, 2008 0
Awesome image Lisa!!! Congratulations to you #5590438Bob Sticco March 04, 2008 0
Lisa. . .I have a photo of my son in almost the same pose during one of our many fishing trips to the West Branch of the Delaware River. It's amazing how human they are.....the apes I mean.. :) Absolutely beautiful photo, very deserving of POTD and much more I'm sure!!!!!! #5590440Cassie L. Woodlee March 04, 2008 0
I love this so much and am so happy that it is POTD, WTG Lisa!!!!! #5590557Sylvia Rossler March 04, 2008 0
Big Big congrats on this awesome POTD Lisa :O) #5590567
Terry Cervi
March 04, 2008
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Patricia A. Stalter March 04, 2008 0
Congratulations on the POTD, Lisa. So darn happy to see this one recognized.#5590632
Susan M. Smith March 04, 2008 0
Lisa, YAY! This is a beautiful capture! Congrats on your first POTD :) #5590692Criseyda Koonce March 04, 2008 0
Lisa, this is such a moving photograph. The perspective and composition you chose couldn't be any better. Congratulations on POTD! #5590697Tammy Espino March 04, 2008 0
Excellent capture for POD~ Love this one :) #5590699Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna March 04, 2008 0
Congratulation on the POTD, Lisa!!!! GRRRRRRRRREAT shot!!!!! ♫ k #5590785
Judy V. Kennamer
March 04, 2008
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Elida Gutierrez
March 04, 2008
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Lynne S. Fried March 04, 2008 0
I have to mirror what everyone else says - fabulous photo! Lynne #5590872
Angie Sidles
March 04, 2008
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Kathy L. Clark March 04, 2008 0
Lisa I'm so happy for you. Congrats on your fantastic POTD. Way to go girl. #5590910Cheryl Meisel March 04, 2008 0
Oooooohhh my gosh this is so awesome!
Mitch Spence
March 04, 2008
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Casey A. Hanson March 04, 2008 0
Congrats on this wonderful POTD, Lisa! #5591055Laura L. Regnier March 04, 2008 0
Congratulations Lisa on a photograph that brought tears to my eyes. You captured something VERY special! #5591079
Emile Abbott
March 04, 2008
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Aggie Villanueva March 04, 2008 0
Congratulations LIsa. This is an incredibly sensitive portrait. Well done!!! #5591096Corinne M. Thompson March 04, 2008 0
What a wonderful capture, and story! Congrats on your POTD! #5591104Susan Weisensel March 04, 2008 0
WAY TO GO LISA, CONGRATS ON YOUR POTD.randy dannheim March 04, 2008 0
Lisa, I've been shooting images for 40 years and don't have your eye for composition or your photoshop skills. Girl, youv'e got the gift. Congratulations on your well deserved POTD. #5591205Colleen Farrell March 04, 2008 0
This is such a powerful and poignant image--big congratulations on getting POTD on this beauty, Lisa! #5591265Jeana Clark March 04, 2008 0
~J~ #5591304
Nick Lagos March 04, 2008 0
A Wonderful and emotive capture Lisa...big congratssss #5591368Cyn Valentine March 04, 2008 0
Congratulations Lisa..awesome POTD! #5591375Angela Azzinnaro March 04, 2008 0
CONGRATS Lisa!!!!! I LOVE this one!!!! AWESOME JOB!!!!! #5591416Kathleen R. Struckle March 04, 2008 0
Congrats Lisa on you awesome POTD!! :) #5591540Philippe Vieux-Jeanton March 04, 2008 0
Another wonderful animal image!! Big congratulations Lisa! #5591593Christian Rosito March 04, 2008 0
Congratulations Lisa, How wonderful!! Beautiful picture! #5591739Jennifer L. Alder March 04, 2008 0
WOW!! POTD!! A well deserved image, Lisa-- big congrats to you! #5591740Jodi Zimmer March 04, 2008 0
Congrats on this beautiful image. #5591799Joy Rector March 04, 2008 0
congrats on the POTD #5591941Eivor Kuchta March 04, 2008 0
Congratulations on the POTD for this wonderful image! Well deserved! #5592000Sue Marshall March 04, 2008 0
Big congrats to you Lisa on this very well deserved POTD!!! :-)))) #5592048Debra R. Harder March 04, 2008 0
WTG, Lisa, on this OUTSTANDING POTD! Your work is AWESOME! Deb #5592375Dianna Hauf March 04, 2008 0
LISA!!!!! I am in the library as I have had NO internet for almost a week now and I see this!!!! I am squealing 'quietly' with delight!!!!! I am thrilled to see this as POTD! A HUGE heartfelt congratulations!!!!! #5592452
Laura L. Gonzales
March 04, 2008
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Michelle L. Frick March 04, 2008 0
Awesome POTD Lisa!! Congratulations! #5592618Michael Umbreit March 04, 2008 0
Lisa - Congratulations on your POTD! Well deserved! - Mike #5592726
Lindley Johnson
March 04, 2008
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Angela Possemato March 04, 2008 0
Congratulations on the POTD Lisa. This is one of your best gorilla pictures IMO because you captured the mood perfectly! #5592775
Laura E. Swan
March 04, 2008
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Steve M. Harrington March 04, 2008 0
Good for you, Lisa! :) This POTD is richly deserved!
Lisa J. Boulden
March 04, 2008
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Jeff Robinson
March 04, 2008
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Donna R. Wageman March 05, 2008 0
I love this - bet the fellow was looking for you the next day, thy poor guy.Daniella Puente March 05, 2008 0
Hello Lisa :-)Patricia Ronan March 05, 2008 0
Congratulations Lisa on your POTD:)Sara Dunn March 05, 2008 0
Wounderful! #5593433
Nancy L. Green
March 05, 2008
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Mary Dimitriw
March 05, 2008
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Garth D. Beatty
March 05, 2008
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Great POTD and Editor's Pick. #5593514
Terry L. Ellis
March 05, 2008
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Lisa J. Boulden
March 05, 2008
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Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 05, 2008 0
Congratulations on your potd Lisa!! This is AWESOME!!! #5595916
Lisa J. Boulden
March 05, 2008
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Anette Linnea Rasmussen March 05, 2008 0
This is just SO wonderful - one of my favorites.
Lisa J. Boulden
March 05, 2008
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anonymous March 06, 2008 0
Congratulations Lisa on your fabulous POTD! B- #5598127Mary K. Robison March 06, 2008 0
Congratulations on your well-deserved POTD, Lisa! #5598996JO ANN CLEVELAND March 06, 2008 0
Big congrats on this thought provoking image, I loved it from the first time I saw it and commented and came back several times, drawn to this guy!jo ann c. #5600404
Lisa J. Boulden
March 06, 2008
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Stefania Barbier
March 06, 2008
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Dave Winchell March 07, 2008 0
Hey Lisa, I'm here playing catch up. Congrats on the POTD! Great image. #5607534
Lisa J. Boulden
March 07, 2008
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Teresa Burnett
March 08, 2008
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Joerg Schlagheck March 08, 2008 0
Great capture, Lisa! I love everything about it and feel a little sad about this gorilla's world. A real masterpiece! #5611095
Lisa J. Boulden
March 08, 2008
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Lynn Haack March 09, 2008 0
A BIG CONGRATS on this amazing POTD! WTG, Lisa!! Lynn #5615435Indrajit Hajra March 09, 2008 0
Awesome job done Lisa...Lovely shot. Mind blowing composition and superb detailing. Kudos on this shot.... #5615856
Lisa J. Boulden
March 09, 2008
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Stephen Zacker March 09, 2008 0
Thought provoking image. Congratulations #5617715Shannon Mills March 14, 2008 0
CONGRATS! THis is just amazing! #5639725
Lisa J. Boulden
March 14, 2008
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Toni Riggs March 17, 2008 0
Wonderful image! Congrats! #5651824
Lisa J. Boulden
March 17, 2008
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Samantha L. Dean March 18, 2008 0
This is awesome Lisa! Congrats on the POTD!!!! You definitely captured the essence of the emotion you described in his eyes. WTG! #5659309
James E. Coleman
March 21, 2008
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Jim #5670683
Lisa J. Boulden
March 21, 2008
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Cindy Bendush
March 31, 2008
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Erika Haight April 02, 2008 0
Excellent image and congrats on POTD Lisa :))))) #5733455
Laura E. Swan
April 02, 2008
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This shot still remains in my heart when I am not looking at it. That says something!
Laura Swan #5733672
Lisa J. Boulden
April 03, 2008
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Crystal L. Craig April 19, 2008 0
A waaaay late congratulations for making POTD with this beautiful and heart wrenching capture. Love your work! You've inspired me to get on down to our local zoo! #5805378
Lisa J. Boulden
April 19, 2008
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Kathy L. Clark April 21, 2008 0
Another big congratulations on a wonderful finalist Lisa. #5817031
Larry L. Redmon
April 21, 2008
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Stefania Barbier
April 21, 2008
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kurt Anderson April 21, 2008 0
Wow!! Big congratulations on this. Two thumbs way up and a tip of the hat! #5817659
Elida Gutierrez
April 21, 2008
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Erica Murphy
April 21, 2008
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Erica
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Tammy Espino April 21, 2008 0
YAY Lisa, congrats!!! :) #5818182Jessica Jenney April 21, 2008 0
Congrats, Lisa on another beautiful finalist! #5818279Cyn Valentine April 21, 2008 0
Congratulations Lisa!! #5818296anonymous April 21, 2008 0
Congratulations Lisa on your fabulous finalist! B- #5818343Lynne S. Fried April 21, 2008 0
This is so well deserved - you have done an excellent job. Congratulations!Erin Appelbaum April 21, 2008 0
Congratulations on this awesome finalist Lisa. Good Luck. Peter #5818452
Deborah Lewinson
April 21, 2008
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Debby #5818774
Alex T. Mizuno April 21, 2008 0
Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist Lisa!! #5818798Jennifer L. Alder April 21, 2008 0
Congrats, Lisa! Wonderful work! #5818839Marina Moore April 21, 2008 0
Congratulations Lisa!!!!
Janet McNeil
April 21, 2008
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Christian Rosito April 22, 2008 0
Congratulations Lisa and good luck! #5819502
Ken Smith
April 22, 2008
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Sam Britt April 22, 2008 0
Congratulations, terrific finalist, Lisa! #5819837Wendy Moghadam April 22, 2008 0
Congratulations on your finalist. Well deserved! #5820230Debra R. Harder April 22, 2008 0
Another BIG CONGRATS, Lisa, on this AWESOME finalist! Deb #5820320
Laura E. Swan
April 22, 2008
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Lonnie M. Scott April 22, 2008 0
WELL...CONVINCED YET??.....Your stuff belongs on the international level competition circuit!! PSA #5820637Colleen Farrell April 22, 2008 0
WTG, Lisa!! So happy to see this--congrats again! #5820668
Karen K. Givens
April 22, 2008
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Erika Haight April 22, 2008 0
An excellent Finalist Lisa!!! #5820863Renee Doyle April 22, 2008 0
Fantastic finalist Lisa!!! Congratulations once again! #5821045David Pratt April 22, 2008 0
Congrats Lisa! Good luck! #5821096Crystal L. Craig April 22, 2008 0
Wahoo! Congratulations on yet another finalist Lisa! #5821458
Lisa J. Boulden
April 22, 2008
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Chris Ebben April 22, 2008 0
The poor bugger looks so sad. Very well taken & presented. Congratulations on your finalist & good luck=^..^= #5822139Amy JACKSON April 22, 2008 0
Congratulations, Lisa!!! #5824136Susan M. Smith April 22, 2008 0
Lisa, so nice to see this moving image again! Congrats on your Finalist!! #5824577
Emile Abbott
April 22, 2008
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Corinne M. Thompson April 22, 2008 0
Congrats on your Finalist! #5824697
Terry L. Ellis
April 22, 2008
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Laurie Daily
April 22, 2008
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Michael Umbreit April 22, 2008 0
Lisa - Congratulations on your finalists! - Mike #5826361
Teresa Burnett
April 22, 2008
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Dianna Hauf April 23, 2008 0
YIPPEE!! Congrats Lisa!!! I am 'watching' and pulling for ya! #5827202Angela Azzinnaro April 23, 2008 0
Another HUGE congrats Lisa!!!! This is a FAVORITE of mine- I lOVE IT!!!!! #5827429Mary K. Robison April 23, 2008 0
Lisa, I've loved this from the first time I saw it in December...I was thrilled for you when it was selected as a POTD...Mary K. Robison April 23, 2008 0
Lisa, I've loved this from the first time I saw it in December...I was thrilled for you when it was selected as a POTD...
Angie Sidles
April 23, 2008
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Tiia Vissak April 23, 2008 0
Congratulations! #5830448MELODIE C. ROBERTS April 23, 2008 0
I am Thrilled to see this as a Finalist Lisa!!Laura L. Regnier April 24, 2008 0
Congratulations Lisa! Well deserved and one of my ABSOLUTE favourites. #5832805
Eloise Bartell
April 24, 2008
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Lisa J. Boulden
April 25, 2008
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Michael G. Marshall April 25, 2008 0
Congratulations on your finalist Lisa! Michael #5840355Cassie L. Woodlee April 26, 2008 0
A HUGE CONGRATS Lisa!!!!!!!!!!! #5842383
Lisa J. Boulden
April 29, 2008
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Renata Gusciora May 04, 2008 0
Fantastic capture,Lisa!Congratulations! #5881158Cheryl E. Molennor May 04, 2008 0
Please accept my late congratulations. Mycomputer has been down. #5882070
Lisa J. Boulden
May 04, 2008
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Ana Guzman June 30, 2008 0
This is a great, almost sublime portrait... BEAUTIFUL... #6124152Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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