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Day's Beginning


 

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Day's Beginning
Day's Beginning

Lake Marmo

Morton Arboretum
Lisle - Illinois - USA

Comments welcome and appreciated!

Michael Umbreit

 
 
 
- Anita J. Luellen

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Stunning image! Terrific composition...beautiful light.


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November 09, 2009

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  A remarkable view, I love the reflections and mist on the water. Wow, what a way to start the day Mike!


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November 09, 2009

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Gorgeous, Mike!
Great colors and light!
Love the mist on the water and the rays of the sun. A GREAT way to start the day!
~♥~Lisa


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November 09, 2009

 

Daniella Puente
  Wow Mike this is amazing...


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November 09, 2009

 

Summer A. Kozisek
  Amazing sky and reflections Mike, gorgeous capture!!


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November 09, 2009

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Wonderful composition and super reflections in the lake will take this higher, Mike! Good Luck!

UB.


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November 09, 2009

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Gorgeous landscape, excellent comp and light, Mike!:)


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November 09, 2009

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Beautiful landscape with terrific reflections and light!


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November 09, 2009

 

Kerry Hill
  Gorgeous scene and capture, Mike!!


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November 10, 2009

 

Carolyn Morgan
  So eye-catching - wonderful


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November 10, 2009

 

Michelle Alton
  Gorgeous...awesome.


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November 10, 2009

 

Tess L. Yee
  As they say on BP...straight into my faves! Gorgeous, fabulous, stunning image, Mike!


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November 10, 2009

 
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  Wonderful image! We will see this again!


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November 10, 2009

 

Mike Clime
  Beautiful capture! Like the mist and the reflection!


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November 10, 2009

 

Michael Umbreit
  Thanks so much for all of the very kind comments! I knew that something special was happening that morning and I hoped to do it justice with my HDR work. :-) Mike


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November 10, 2009

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  Oh Mike... This is a winning shot... What powerful light and comp. you have here...:) I love this!!


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November 10, 2009

 

Karen E. Baumann
  This is beautiful, Mike! The HDR was definitely the right choice. Love the comp, POV, colors, lighting... all of it!


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November 11, 2009

 

John E. Steinway
  Gorgeous capture Mike. Just perfect.


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November 11, 2009

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Stunning image, colors, and light, Mike.


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November 11, 2009

 

Michael Umbreit
  Thanks!!! You are all so kind!! :-) Mike


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November 13, 2009

 

Karen Engelbreth
  A big congrats on your POTD, Mike ...


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November 25, 2009

 

Kathy Coombs
  That has to be one of the most stunning pictures I have ever seen. .


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November 25, 2009

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Beautiful photograph, Mike - congrats!


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November 25, 2009

 

Renee Doyle
  Congratulations Mike on this stunning capture and POTD!!


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November 25, 2009

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Just as expected. CONGRATZ Mike on the POTD Award!

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November 25, 2009

 

Katarina Mansson
  Stunning N&L picture Mike! Huge congrats on your well-deserved POTD!


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- Stefania Barbier

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  WOW congrats on your POTD!


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November 25, 2009

 

Mary K. Robison
  Gorgeous capture, Mike! Congratulations on a well-earned POTD!


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November 25, 2009

 

Mike Clime
  Congratulations on this beautiful POTD!


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  Great scenery and congratulations on your POTD, Mike.


Dominick


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November 25, 2009

 
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  What a wonderful place to greet a new day! Congratulations on the POTD, Mike. Lovely capture....


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November 25, 2009

 

Michael G. Marshall
  Outstanding image, Mike! Congratulations on your POTD! Michael


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November 25, 2009

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Congrats on your beautiful POTD Mike! I love this shot! The light and colors - wonderful!!! I love the reflections and the beautiful sunbeams! I just love everything about it!


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November 25, 2009

 

David Phalen
  BIG Congrats on a stunning POTD!!


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November 25, 2009

 

Ed Heaton
  Outstanding work Mike! Congrats on the awards :-)


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November 25, 2009

 

Lori Carlson
  What a moment! What a POTD!! Big congrats on your timing, exposure & your deserved recognition!! =)


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November 25, 2009

 
- Melinda F. Schneider

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  Gorgeous morning scene.
The rays of sun are stupendous!
Congratulations Mike!!


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- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on your stunning POTD, Mike.


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November 25, 2009

 

Carolyn Morgan
  More congratulations echoing from here.
Absolutely wonderful!


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November 25, 2009

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Awesome! One perfect shot for sure, congrats on this well deserved POTD!

We should see this one again for sure Mike!

jo ann c.


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November 25, 2009

 

Max Aureli
  Great capture and fantastic work, Mike!! Congratulations on your POTD!!!


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November 25, 2009

 

Daniella Puente
  Congratulations on this wonderful POTD Mike!


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November 25, 2009

 

Cathy Barrows
  gorgeous...congrats on your POTD


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November 25, 2009

 

Rony Sagy
  Spectacular. Confrats on POTD, Mike.


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November 25, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Stunningly beautiful, Mike! CONGRATULATIONS!


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November 25, 2009

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving POTD! 8o)

outstanding image... WOW!!!


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November 25, 2009

 
- Kimber Wallwork-Heineman

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  Amazing capture and post processing - Congrats


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November 25, 2009

 

Anthony L. Mancuso
  Beautiful image Mike. Congrats on the POTD..I'm sure we will see this one again next month...


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November 25, 2009

 

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  This is absolutely breathtaking!! I don't take the time to comment on many of the photos I see each day but this one is in the top ten best photos I've ever seen in my life. Great job!! I could stare at it all day :)


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- Linda D. Lester

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  WOW!!! What a beauty...Congratulations on your POTD!!!


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November 25, 2009

 

Eivor Kuchta
  Stunning, Mike! Congratulations on the POTD award! Hope to see this again!!!


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November 25, 2009

 

Ryan Murphy
  This is stunning, Mike. Congrats.


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  Breathtaking! Congratulations!


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- Les Rhoades

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  Congrats on your POTD selection!


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Joy Rector
  congrats on the POTD


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- wolfie wolfe

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  Wonderful Mike! Congrads!


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Ronald F. Fischer
  What a spectacular HDR capture, Mike!!! Congrats on the well deserved POTD!!!


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November 25, 2009

 

Pamela L. Moore
  Wow - I just want to be there!! Congrats on your POTD!! Well deserved.


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Colleen Farrell
  Stunning, Mike!! Big congratulations on your POTD!


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November 25, 2009

 
- Christine Czernin

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  Wonderful light and color.
Many congrats on your fantastic POTD.


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November 25, 2009

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Marvelous, Mike. Congratulations on the POTD.


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November 25, 2009

 

Susana Ms Heide
  I'm not surprised this was chosen as a POTD!!! It is such a REMARKABLE image in every detail! CONGRATS Mike!!


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November 25, 2009

 

Casey A. Hanson
  Om my....this is outstanding. Beautiful catch, Mike. Congrats!!


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November 25, 2009

 

H. Jeremy Wu
  Wow, beautiful shot! Caught my eyes right away!! Congrads!!


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November 25, 2009

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Big congratz, Mike, on this marvelous POTD!
~♥~lisa


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November 25, 2009

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  Congratulations on this BEAUTIFUL and well-deserved POTD, Mike!!!
Cesar


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November 25, 2009

 

Louie Zaninovich
  Mike,
Beautiful comp. & colors on this sunrise shot; killer reflection really makes it. Congrats on POTD! Louie


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November 25, 2009

 

PiperAnne L. Worcester
  Stunning Photo...


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November 25, 2009

 
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  Incredible, stunning morning sunrise, Mike!! Congratulations on the much deserved POTD!!


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November 25, 2009

 

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  Wow, beautiful. Congratulations


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November 25, 2009

 

Anne McKinnell
  Outstanding shot Mike! Love the morning mist and the stunning reflection.


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November 25, 2009

 

Linda A. Braddock
  Mike, This is Gorgeous! Beautiful Colors!


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November 25, 2009

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  Beautiful capture and well deserved POTD, the clarity of the reflection on the water is absolutely perfect.


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November 25, 2009

 

Ivan Chacon
  Wonderful way to begin your day! Congrats on your POTD! :)


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November 25, 2009

 

Kathleen Rinker
  Beautiful image Mike, huge congrats!!


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November 25, 2009

 

Michael Umbreit
  Wow!! Thanks so much!! I was wondering why I had so much email! I do appreciate all of the comments! You are all so kind!! That image depicts a great start to the day and now it has made for another great day. :-) Mike


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November 25, 2009

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Absolutely stunning, Mike! Gorgeous light, wonderful relections, and terrific composition. Congratulations on your very well-deserved POTD!


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November 25, 2009

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Stunning seems to be the only word fit for this beautiful capture Mike ~ what a way to start the day! Many congrats on your POTD ~ I predict a winner too!


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November 25, 2009

 
- Dr Silly

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  Congrats Mike on your beautiful POTD. :O)


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November 25, 2009

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  WOW!!! Congratulations!


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November 25, 2009

 

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton
  Very good!! Congrats (For the present and the futur!)


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- Cindy Bendush

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  Heavenly Mike - Fabulous color and composition! Congrats on this beautiful POTD!


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  Congrats Mike on your Beautiful POTD!! Jeff


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November 26, 2009

 

Michael Umbreit
  Thanks so much for the very kind comments! I hope everybody is having a great Thanksgiving! - Mike


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November 26, 2009

 

Richard D. Love
  Congratulations, Mike. Truly a beautiful image. Well done.

Rick


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November 26, 2009

 
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  Aloha Mike,
Now that you have captured THE PERFECT sunrise -- how do you think that makes the rest of us feel? (Just pack up your gear, Mike already did the sunrise.)

This is stunning, lovely and captured perfectly.


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November 27, 2009

 

Debra R. Harder
  Congratulations, Mike, on your BEAUTIFUL POTD!! SUPERB!! Deb


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November 27, 2009

 

Janice Mezzacappa
  Spectacular capture Mike awesome POTD!!
Huge Congrats!!


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November 27, 2009

 

Wanda Knoss
  Wonderful Image! Congrats on POTD.


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November 29, 2009

 

Dianna Murphy
  Wow, should be a winner. Beautiful. Congrats.


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December 03, 2009

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  Really breathtaking sunrise image! Congratulations on POTD Mike!

Besides HDR, did you also use GND and C polarizer?


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December 03, 2009

 

Michael Umbreit
  Thanks so much for the very kind comments! I did use a C polarizer when taking this shot. :-) Mike


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December 05, 2009

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  Thank you for the info Mike!


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December 06, 2009

 

Michael Umbreit
  Alex - You are welcome! - Mike


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December 12, 2009

 

Eivor Kuchta
  Congratulations on your finalist, Mike!


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December 15, 2009

 

Michael Umbreit
  Eivor - Thank You! - Mike


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December 15, 2009

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Mike - Beautiful shot, worthy of all the kudos here. Congrats. Randy


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December 15, 2009

 

Janice Mezzacappa
  Fantastic finalist Mike huge congrats and hope to see again!!


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December 15, 2009

 

Michelle Alton
  Congratulations Mike, on this and your other Finaist! They are magnificent.


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December 15, 2009

 

ROLAN NARMAN
  Congratulations on your fantastic Finalist Mike!


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December 15, 2009

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  CONGRATZ again Mike on this very beautiful Finalist! Good Luck in the next round!

UB.


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December 15, 2009

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  I really do see this one going double gold for you Mike... I love it!!!

Congrats!!!


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December 15, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congratulations on your gorgeous finalist!!!


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December 16, 2009

 

Renata Gusciora
  Gorgeous,Mike!Huge congratulations on your finalist!!!:-)


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December 16, 2009

 

Linda A. Braddock
  Mike, Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist!


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December 16, 2009

 

Dianna Murphy
  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on your wonderful finalist, best of luck in the Gold round. Dianna


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December 16, 2009

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Mike.


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December 16, 2009

 
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  Congrats Mike on your Beautiful Finalist!! Jeff


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December 16, 2009

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Mike.


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December 16, 2009

 

Janice Mezzacappa
  Huge Congrats Mike on your amazing finalist...I see the Gold :)...Good Luck!


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December 16, 2009

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Just spectacular, Mike. Huge congrats on this beauty.


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December 16, 2009

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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December 16, 2009

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Gorgeous Mike! Congratulations on your finalist!


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December 16, 2009

 

Michael Umbreit
  Thanks again for all of the very kind comments!! It has been a long time since one of my images has drawn this much attention. I do have a canvas of this image hanging on my wall so I guess I think it is special too as I don't get much printed. :-) Mike


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December 17, 2009

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is so BEAUTIFUL, Mike! Congratulations on your SUPERB finalist!! Deb


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December 17, 2009

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your finalist, Mike.


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December 17, 2009

 

Glenn E. Traver
  Beautiful well captured Scene Mike, Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist ~ GT


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December 17, 2009

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible WINNER, Mike! WTG!


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December 17, 2009

 

Sam Britt
  Big congratulations on your Second Place win, Mike!


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December 17, 2009

 

Renee Doyle
  Just superb!!! Big congratulations to you Mike!!


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December 17, 2009

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Congratulations on the win,, Mike -- this is so beautiful


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December 17, 2009

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  Big congrats on your beautiful winning image, Mike!


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December 17, 2009

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  WTG Mike. CONGRATZ. on getting in the Winners Circle. Seasons Greeting too!

UB.


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December 17, 2009

 

Katarina Mansson
  Congratulations on another badge for this beauty Mike!


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December 17, 2009

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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December 17, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congratulations on your gorgeous winner!!!


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December 18, 2009

 

Renata Gusciora
  HUge congratulations on this awesome winner,Mike!!!:-)


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December 18, 2009

 

Michelle Alton
  This was a HUGE winner from the beginning, Mike. Congratulations!


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December 18, 2009

 
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  Congratulations Mike on your Win!!!

Dominick


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December 18, 2009

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  CONGRATULATIONS Pictures, Images and Photos


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December 18, 2009

 

Julie Burnett
  WOW, Mike, a spectacular image!! Congratulations on your win!! It's gorgeous!!


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December 18, 2009

 
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  Beautiful winner, Mike; congratulations!


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December 18, 2009

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations, Mike. Beautiful photo.


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December 18, 2009

 

ROLAN NARMAN
  Huge congratulations Mike on your gorgeous winner!


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December 18, 2009

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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CONGRATULATIONS

On your wonderful win


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December 18, 2009

 

Graham Robards
  Beautiful POV Mike, congratulations. ~Pat


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December 18, 2009

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your 2nd Place WINNER! 8o)

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December 18, 2009

 

Max Aureli
  Congratulations on this fantastic Winner, Mike!!


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December 18, 2009

 

Dianna Murphy
  Congratulations on your marvelous image and much deserving winner!


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December 18, 2009

 

Michael Umbreit
  Wow! Thanks so much once again for the very kind comments!! I have only taken a quick look at the winners but I noticed some amazing work! Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists!! - Mike


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December 18, 2009

 
- Claudine Grove

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  Congrats on this stunning win!


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December 18, 2009

 

Paula Showen
  Beautiful reflections and scenery! Congratulations!


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December 18, 2009

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Beautiful capture, congrats on your win!


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December 18, 2009

 

Karen E. Baumann
  I LOVE this image!!! WAY to go, Mike! I knew it would be a winner!!!!!!!!!


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December 18, 2009

 
- Kimber Wallwork-Heineman

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  Congratulations!!!!!!!!


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December 19, 2009

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Just gorgeous, Mike. Huge congrats on this beautiful GOLD.


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December 19, 2009

 
- Erica Murphy

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  Congratulations on your beautiful winner MIke!!!


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December 20, 2009

 
- Cindy Bendush

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  Love this one Mike! Congrats on your win!


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December 21, 2009

 

Susana Ms Heide
  I remember this so well Mike and it so deserves this recognition! I could stare at this for HOURS!!! The grass in the foreground gives it that extra special touch for me... A beauty all the way around! CONGRATS!!!!


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December 22, 2009

 

Michael Umbreit
  Thanks so much! I appreciate all of the comments!! I have not been out shooting for nearly a month so this image is still one of the highlights of my day. - Mike


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December 22, 2009

 

Susan M. Hembree
  Congratulations on your 2nd place win, Mike! Beautiful photo!


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December 22, 2009

 

Inge Johnsson
  Great image, and congrats on your 2nd place win!


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December 28, 2009

 

Cynthia M. Yarde-Kiernan
  WOW!! Amazing capture!!!

Congrats on your win...well deserved


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December 30, 2009

 

Michael Umbreit
  Susan/Inge/Cynthia - Thanks to each of you for the comments! I do appreciate each and every one! :) Mike


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January 01, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on your All Time EP's, Mike!!


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Michael Umbreit
  Thanks Ellen!


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