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Aimee C. Eisaman
 

Winners Circle Feb. 2011 thru July 2011


For members of the Phello Photographers Club to post all finalist and winning images for Feb.2011 thru July 2011.


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March 09, 2011

 
- Michael Kelly

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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Light and Shadow
Light and Shadow
1/320 f6.3 ISO 100

Michael Kelly

 
 
Feb. contest. Flowers.


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March 21, 2011

 

Aimee C. Eisaman
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Little Equestrian
Little Equestrian
~people~

Aimee C. Eisaman

 
 
Feb. Phinalist


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March 21, 2011

 

Jeff E Jensen
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Pastels
Pastels

1/125 Sec - f/1.8 - ISO 800 - 50mm
Canon 7D - Canon 50mm f/1.8

Jeff E Jensen

 
 
One for Feb. . . .


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March 21, 2011

 

Pat Harry
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   I Can See it in Your Eyes
I Can See it in Your Eyes

Pat Harry

 
 
February


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March 22, 2011

 

Debbie E. Payne
 
 
 
My one for February

And congrats to the three of you, Aimee, Mike and Jeff. Anybody else out there with Phinalists this month? I haven't had time to go wandering through the Finalists yet - still getting over the whole oil and water project. I have two mini-galleries of them in my gallery if anybody is interested.


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March 22, 2011

 

Debbie E. Payne
  Will I NEVER learn....have already posted for today so no way to get my Finalist. See ya, tomorrow...


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March 22, 2011

 

Stephen Shoff
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Convict Sunrise
Convict Sunrise
f/11, 30 sec, ISO 100; EF 2470mm f/2.8L@28mm

Convict Lake, Eastern Sierra

Stephen Shoff

 
 
February, 2011


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March 22, 2011

 

Debbie E. Payne
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   ~WAITING ON A WOMAN...AND HER MAN~
~WAITING ON A WOMAN...AND HER MAN~
This beautiful porch extends across, perhaps, twenty rooms. In front of each room sits two white rockers so guests can relax and take in the view from the VOQ (Visiting Officer's Quarters) at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The site of all these white rockers set against beautifully, polished tile is not only a site to behold but it takes you back in time and quiets your soul.

Debbie E. Payne

 
 
Okay, I haven't entered anything for today so this should be accepted.

February, 2011


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March 23, 2011

 

Jeff E Jensen
 
 

BetterPhoto.com Editor's Pick Photography Contest Photo of the Day  
Empty Seats
Empty Seats

1/160 Sec - f/4.5 - ISO 100 - 70mm
Canon 7D - Canon 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

Jeff E Jensen

 
 
:o)


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March 27, 2011

 
- Michael Kelly

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BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Easy Being Green
Easy Being Green
Tree frog taken at the National Geographic Museum Washington D.C.
1/160 f2.8 ISO 250 100mm macro

Michael Kelly

 
 
March, 2011


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April 27, 2011

 

Debbie E. Payne
  His eyes are great, Michael. Good luck in the next round. I'll be thinking about you over the next few days.


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April 27, 2011

 

Jeff E Jensen
  Congrats on the gold, Mike. This is an excellent image!


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April 28, 2011

 

Anthony L. Mancuso
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Center of Attention
Center of Attention

Anthony L. Mancuso

 
 
One finalist for me, which was nice after a couple month dry spell.


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April 28, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
  Congratulations Tony. Hadn't seen this before and love how he is so aware of the camera.


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April 28, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Scotty's castle in Death Valley
Scotty's castle in Death Valley
In my first visit to Death Valley I was very impressed with the architectural design of Scotty's castle. Well worth the trip.

Shutter speed: 1/400.00 F-stop: 5.0
ISO speed: 160

Dale Hardin

 
 
Been a dry spell for me also, so was surprised by this.


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April 28, 2011

 
- Michael Kelly

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  Thank you Debbie and Jeff!


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April 28, 2011

 

Aimee C. Eisaman
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Devyn in Wonderland
Devyn in Wonderland
~Digital Darkroom~
Background provided by Moonchild-Ljilja.
Butterfly and child added in and overall lighting color toning done by me Aimee Eisaman.

Aimee C. Eisaman

 
 
March Finalist


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April 28, 2011

 
- Michael Kelly

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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   In the Thicket
In the Thicket
Sandhill Crane Reno, NV.

1/1250 f8 ISO 320 300mm

Michael Kelly

 
 
I think you all got to see this one before, but it was the encouragement from the group that got me to enter it. Thanks all.


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May 18, 2011

 

Anthony L. Mancuso
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Decorated
Decorated

Anthony L. Mancuso

 
 
One for me.


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May 19, 2011

 

Debbie E. Payne
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   ~THINK PINK~
~THINK PINK~

Debbie E. Payne

 
 
I like this image, Tony. I could do something like this with my father's military decorations. Great finalist!

I got one this month and it is one of the ones I had "Phello Help" on last month. Thanks, guys!


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May 19, 2011

 

Aimee C. Eisaman
 
 

BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Winner BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner  
A Story in Her Eyes
A Story in Her Eyes
~people~

Aimee C. Eisaman

 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Load it Up
Load it Up
~people~

Aimee C. Eisaman

 
 
My last two finalist since I quit entering this month. One was expected and the other. Well I didn't even bother to clean the dirt off his face because I didn't think it had a chance other than it's my kid and I think he's just so darn cute! lol


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May 19, 2011

 

Jeff E Jensen
  Congrats on allthe finalists and to you Aimee o. Your gold!


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May 22, 2011

 

Leslie D. Regal
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Nile Lily
Nile Lily
Taken with a Lensbaby, single lens optic, +10 macro attachment.

Leslie D. Regal

 
 
My first Phinalist!


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June 23, 2011

 

Debbie E. Payne
  Congratulations, Leslie -- your "pfirst" won't be your last! I thought this one showed promise for further consideration. Good luck.


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June 23, 2011

 

Beth Spencer
  This is the first one I have had for over 2 years! Thanks everyone for all your help!


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June 23, 2011

 

Beth Spencer
 
 
  Posing
Posing

Beth Spencer

 
 
This is the first one I have had for over 2 years! Thanks everyone for all your help!


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June 23, 2011

 

Jeff E Jensen
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Fiddle
Fiddle

1/50 Sec - f/2.2 - ISO 200 50mm
Canon 1D Mk IV - Canon 50mm f/1.2L

Jeff E Jensen

 
 
1 for May


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June 24, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
  Congratlations Beth and Jeff. Both are super images.


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June 24, 2011

 

Beth Spencer
 
 
 
Thanks, I am not sure how I posted one without the finalist emblem but let me try again.


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June 24, 2011

 

Beth Spencer
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Posing
Posing
Canon 40 D, Canon Macro 2.8 100 mm IS Lens,f/13, 1/30, ISO 640

Beth Spencer

 
 
One last try!


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June 24, 2011

 

Debbie E. Payne
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   ~TEAMWORK:  SHARING THE POT!~
~TEAMWORK: SHARING THE POT!~
Two workers at the Shindoni Ironworks Foundry just outside of Santa Fe, NM in the suburbs of Tesuque. On Saturdays tourists can come to the foundry witness pouring molten iron into these huge casts. The workers have to work fast and smart in what must be a dangerous environment. Teamwork seems to be the operative word in this "hot" undertaking!

Debbie E. Payne

 
 
May Finalist...


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June 24, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
  Beautiful Debbie. Congratulations.


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June 24, 2011

 

Debbie E. Payne
  Thank you, Dale. I was like a kid in a candy store while we were here. So many interesting things to take pictures of. Pictures were a LOT cheaper than bringing anything home. Even the windchimes were around $300. They sounded beautiful but I will have to be happy with remember them visually instead.


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June 24, 2011

 
- Michael Kelly

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A macro for the month - thanks for the help on this one Phellos.


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June 25, 2011

 
- Michael Kelly

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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Bzzzzz
Bzzzzz
1/400 f8 ISO 400 100mm macro

Michael Kelly

 
 
Again.


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June 25, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
  Excellent Mike. Congrats.


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June 25, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Prepared to protect the President
Prepared to protect the President
Shot at a re-enactment in California. Manipulated via PSE9 to represent an image taken during the time period.

Shutter speed: 1/1600.00 F-stop: 3.5
ISO speed: 160

Dale Hardin

 
 
Almost forgot. I Rec'd one also.


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June 25, 2011

 
- Susan M. Reynolds

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  I can see I've missed a LOT by not checking below the posted photos and monthly challenges! Beautiful images and congratulations to all of you :)


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July 14, 2011

 

Jeff E Jensen
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Wood & Brick
Wood & Brick

1/25 Sec - f/2.8 - ISO 800 - 27mm
Canon 5D Mk II - Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L

Jeff E Jensen

 
 
one for June


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July 29, 2011

 

Debbie E. Payne
 
 
BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   **UNEFFECTED**
**UNEFFECTED**
It's been a long time since I've submitted something of mine straight out of the camera. Now, I know it could be even better but wanted to show you what the camera was able to do with my vision, not what I was able to do with the camera's vision.

Debbie E. Payne

 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   ~TRANQUILITY~
~TRANQUILITY~
Chicago Botanical Gardens -- The Japanese Garden is truly a magical and in every sense of the word, a tranquil place to visit early in the morning before the crowds form. I was able to take in the peaceful beauty quietly and thoughtfully. I have lived in both rural and urban areas in Japan and this is about as authentic as it gets in capturing the beauty and serenity of a true Japanese garden.

Debbie E. Payne

 
 
Was surprised by two; especially the unprocessed image.


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July 29, 2011

 

Jeff E Jensen
  Congrats Debbie! These are both fantastic.


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July 29, 2011

 

Debbie E. Payne
  Thanks, Jeff. I really like yours as well. The wood and the brick really compliment each other.


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July 30, 2011

 
- Michael Kelly

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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Reflection
Reflection
Taken in Yosemite National Park off highway 120 on the way to the valley.

1/60 f16 ISO 100 28mm

Michael Kelly

 
 
Just the one for me and thank you all for the very nice comments. No entries in July so I will not have one next month.


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August 03, 2011

 

Beth Spencer
  Congratulations Jeff, Debbie and Michael!! You all did a great job!!


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August 03, 2011

 

Beth Spencer
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Elakala Falls in the Canyon
Elakala Falls in the Canyon
Canon 40 D, Tamron 18-270mm lens, 2.0 sec, f/16, ISO 100

Beth Spencer

 
 
Trying to get mine from my gallery, having some technical difficulties.


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August 04, 2011

 
- Michael Kelly

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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Falls
Falls
June Lake, California

1/1250 f5.6 ISO 200

Michael Kelly

 
 
Well I am the most surprised I have ever been with the contest. I only entered one shot last month and here it is. You all saw it before and it was one I did not think would go anywhere.

July landscape


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August 25, 2011

 

Jeff E Jensen
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Corners
Corners

1/200 Sec - f/6.3 - ISO 400 - 47mm
Canon 7D - Canon 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

Jeff E Jensen

 
 
First finalist for July


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August 25, 2011

 

Jeff E Jensen
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Burning Posts
Burning Posts

336 Sec - f/8 - ISO 100 - 16mm
Canon 1Ds Mk III - Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L IS

Jeff E Jensen

 
 
Second finalist for July


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August 25, 2011

 

Jeff E Jensen
  Well Mike, I guess that's pretty good odds for you! When we're in Vegas next month, I'm gonna have you place some bets for me. . . .

Congrats on your finalist!


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August 25, 2011

 

Debbie E. Payne
 
 
 
You wouldn't be wise to gamble with me, Jeff. I entered most days and just got the one.

Congratulation to everyone for their singles and in many cases multiples. I've been looking through the Finalists but that's kind of hit and miss so I'll just give a blanket "Congrats" to all for now. It was a good month for us Phellos!


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August 25, 2011

 

Debbie E. Payne
 
 
 
You wouldn't be wise to gamble with me, Jeff. I entered most days and just got the one.

Congratulation to everyone for their singles and in many cases multiples. I've been looking through the Finalists but that's kind of hit and miss so I'll just give a blanket "Congrats" to all for now. It was a good month for us Phellos!

Guess I'll have to submit tomorrow.Have already sent in today's submit., so it won't let me post at this time.


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August 25, 2011

 

Carolyn McIntosh
 
 
 
I have two for July . . . the Art Galley one I knew was a good photo. Getting a Finalist award on the Almost Done photo almost knocked my socks off.


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August 25, 2011

 

Carolyn McIntosh
 
 
 
I have two for July . . . the Art Galley one I knew was a good photo. Getting a Finalist award on the Almost Done photo almost knocked my socks off.


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August 25, 2011

 

Carolyn McIntosh
 
 
 
Oops


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August 25, 2011

 

Carolyn McIntosh
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Almost Done
Almost Done
Just loved the drooping swag effect of this branch. Taken with a macro lens, and discovered when I opened it up that lo and behold there are the remnants of a spider's web in there.

Carolyn McIntosh

 
 
Will this work????


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August 25, 2011

 

Carolyn McIntosh
 
 

BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Winner BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner  
Alberta Art Gallery
Alberta Art Gallery
Taken at night just as the blue hour set in. The lighting illuminated the dome of this magnificent structure and makes the photo almost look surreal. Little to no retouching . . cropped slightly. Love how the rivets are so defined.

Privately commissioned.

Carolyn McIntosh

 
 
Banging head on floor^&*^&*^##


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August 25, 2011

 

Beth Spencer
 
 
 
I thought Miss Dazzle was looking fine in this one!


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August 26, 2011

 

Beth Spencer
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Miss Dazzle acting like Bo Derek
Miss Dazzle acting like Bo Derek
Canon 40d, Tamron 18-270mm, 1/500, f/5, ISO 400

Beth Spencer

 
 
Let me try again


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August 26, 2011

 

Jeff E Jensen
  Congrats to all the Phellos! It looks like we were well represented in February. I took a quick trip through the finalist gallery (still can't stand those stupid ads) and saw finalists from Mike, Dale, Teresa, Debbie, Rita, Beth, and Carolyn. I'm sure there were others that I missed. Even saw some from some of the alumni - Jodi, Kathe, and others. Well done everyone!


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August 26, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
 
 
 
Got a bit lucky.


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August 26, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
cropping, multiply overlays, levels, shadow/highlights, sharpening and other tweaks in PSE9

Shutter speed: 1/500.00 F-stop: 9.0
ISO speed: 160

Dale Hardin

 
 
one


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August 26, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Exploring the Arizona Desert
Exploring the Arizona Desert
Shutter speed: 1/250.00 F-stop: 7.1
ISO speed: 160

Dale Hardin

 
 
two


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August 26, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Storm at the Hacienda
Storm at the Hacienda
Daytime exposure near San Simeon, Calif. Multiplied image, applied nighttime filtering, created rain and lightning stroke, replaced sky, dodged and burned, and other selective changes using PSE9.

Exposure time: 1/1000 F-stop: 4.0
ISO speed: 200

Dale Hardin

 
 
three


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August 26, 2011

 

Jeff E Jensen
  Right Dale, it was all luck. . . .


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August 26, 2011

 

Carolyn McIntosh
  All very deserving Dale . . .. you are a wizard with a paintbrush called PS


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August 26, 2011

 

Debbie E. Payne
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   ~RED, WHITE AND BLUE~
~RED, WHITE AND BLUE~

Debbie E. Payne

 
 
Okay...it is late morning now and I've had my bold Green Mtn. coffee and think I can actually pull off submitting the picture without any mishaps!

Again congrats to all. It is an honor to be in a group that consistently lands so many acknowledgments. And Dale, a lot of BP is luck but not in your case. It is only fitting that the man who shares his talents and secrets with us to help us make our own images better, should be honored for his own stunning work. Dale proves that it is not the big cameras with their double digit megapixels and quad digit ISO's that produce the best results nor the latest CS Suite. The creativity begins in the mind and is brought to life with the beauty we see and an editing program to make it happen!


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August 26, 2011

 

Kathleen Nealon
  I always enjoy checking into this thread and seeing everyone's work. I miss you guys. Hope someday to return. Kathe


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September 13, 2011

 

Aimee C. Eisaman
  Miss you too Kathe! Hope all is going well for you and that you are still out shooting! :~)


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September 14, 2011

 
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