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The Second Time Around


 
BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   The Second Time Around
The Second Time Around
Free from her chrysalis only 5 hours previously, this beautiful and dainty Painted Lady butterfly was the last to emerge from her cocoon from the 13 caterpillars given to me by a wonderful and thoughtful friend who knew I had never witnessed this amazing process from beginning to end. And it was truly an amazing experience. Unlike her 12 other brothers and sisters already scattered to the four winds, this little beauty took her time leaving my yard but with her wings finally dry, she slowly lifted off the flower and floated up and over our backyard fence ..and took a bit of my heart with her...I'm feeling a bit like an "empty-nester" right about now! :)

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A beautiful capture of one of your babies,Valerie...The lighting is beautiful so are the colors..Excellent detail and composition..Isn't wonderful to be able to see the transformation of these beautiful and loved creatures...It is like magic and such an incredible experience...
Don't be sad they know you took good care of them and they may return to see you soon,never know..
Have a great day,my butterfly loving friend.


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June 07, 2010

 

Douglas Pignet
  Everything about this image is there, right light,colors and comp. Very well done


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June 07, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Exquisite capture, Val! The detail and beauty are extremely beautiful!! Have a great Monday! Nice story, too!


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June 07, 2010

 

Anita Hogue
  WOW, she's gorgeous!


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June 07, 2010

 

Patricia Seidler
  What a beauty Valarie. Terrific color, lighting and incredible detail. Your narrative is also a masterpiece. Im sure we will see this one again.


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June 07, 2010

 
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  A wonderful capture and experience Valarie! Thanks for sharing it with us! Jeff


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June 07, 2010

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Valarie,Those little butterflies seem to be everywhere.We have a lot of them out here.Beautiful capture my friend.Wonderful lighting and deail!!!


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June 07, 2010

 

Melissa Olsen
  Well, this is a winner if I ever saw one. Totally amazing!


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June 07, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  I am in total agreement with Melissa!
What a great experience, Val..to watch them as they take naturally to the environment around them...wish I could have done this with you! A beautiful capture here!

Patti


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June 07, 2010

 

Husain Akhtar
  Excellent record of life - outstanding capture!


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June 07, 2010

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  This is a winner if I have ever seen one.....what a beauty!!!


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June 07, 2010

 

Gina Cormier
  <----grovel.....grovel....grovel.....
Damn...my knees are killing me!!

Exquisite presentation of this beautiful butterfly and floral. I love the soft color and tones to this one. I too was given some cocoons last year and we had so much fun watching them. We let the monarch butterflies emerge in my gazebo with the screens down. Then when they were ready, we opened and let them fly out. Only one stayed behind and I left her there until she wanted to leave. So cool!!!!! :-)


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June 07, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  Stunningly beautiful Val and the narrative is special well done in every way.


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June 07, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  Truely exquisite capture of this beauty Valarie! I'm sure she'll flit back sometime, but you have captured her forever to share with everyone. What an act of love :-) Thanks!


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June 07, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Amazing capture.


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June 07, 2010

 

Rony Sagy
  Totally agree. This is no doubt a fantastic winner. What a spectacular capture and wonderful story. It really touched my heart.


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June 07, 2010

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  What a wonderful story, Val! The clarity and details on this butterfly are stunning! I love the way you can see all the upper body hairs! Great job on this!


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June 07, 2010

 

Kerry Hill
  So beautiful Valarie! What a fantastic natures wonder to watch!


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June 07, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  Isn't nature beautiful Valarie, and you captured a fabulous result of ma nature at her finest.
Great capture as always!!


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June 07, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Be strong, Mom. They will remember you and perhaps return with broods of their own! Beautiful capture, indeed.


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June 07, 2010

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Wonderful image and story, Valarie...


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June 07, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  What a wonderful story and capture!


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June 07, 2010

 
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  Beautifully captured, Valarie, the colors are so perfect!


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June 07, 2010

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Beautiful shot, Valarie!
Congratulations on your Finalists!


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June 08, 2010

 
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  Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments on this pretty little lady...I appreciate! ~Val


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June 08, 2010

 

Dianna Murphy
  What a great story and how sad to see her go, maybe she'll return. I know this image will return next month in the finals!


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June 08, 2010

 
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  Thanks so much, Dianna!


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June 09, 2010

 

Ruth E. Foster-Lindsay
  Wow Valarie! Beautiful capture! The colors are so gorgeous it looks like a painting! What a wonderful gift from your friend!


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June 09, 2010

 
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  Ruth, you're a sweetie! Thank you!


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June 09, 2010

 

Julie Burnett
  Val, you amaze me with your talent. Perfectly composed with excellent clarity, a sure winner, and what a wonderful story!!


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June 11, 2010

 

Marty Straub
  Wonderful story and a very special capture, Valarie. Your inner beauty is written all over both.


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June 11, 2010

 

Daniella Puente
  Beautiful Valarie...


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June 11, 2010

 

Nadia Paul
  How very beautiful and special Valarie - wonderful image!


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June 11, 2010

 
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  Thanks so much Daniella, Julie, Marty and Nadia for stopping by and commenting - much appreciated!!


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June 12, 2010

 
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  Exceptional detail and clarity captured here, Val...this is really beautiful! Thanks for the story too, I can more fully appreciate these amazing creatures.


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June 19, 2010

 
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  Thanks, Ann!


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June 25, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats on your awesome finalist!! :) I see gold ~ Good luck next round my friend!!


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January 24, 2012

 
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  Beautiful and excellent finalist, Val!

Congratulations!
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January 24, 2012

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Huge congrats on your well deserved Finalist, Val!


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January 24, 2012

 

Karen Bacon
  A huge congratulations on this excellent finalist Val!Good luck in the next round and hope to see this wearing gold!


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January 24, 2012

 

Don Christiana
  How did I miss the beautiful entry? Val, a big CONGRATS on your Finalist and yes...we will see this in the winners circle. Have a great day.


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January 24, 2012

 
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  A perfect finalist, Val.


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January 24, 2012

 
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  OH Val I only missed this due to December. What an awesome finalist my Texas friend. Congrats.


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January 24, 2012

 

Renee Doyle
  Awesome!! Congratulations Val!


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January 24, 2012

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  Congratulations on your finalist, Val. What beautiful detail.


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January 24, 2012

 

Lorna Shutter
  Woo Hoo!!! WTG, MS. VAL!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved Finalist Award!!!!! Good luck in the next round!!! :)
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January 24, 2012

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Hey, Val, Congratulations & good luck on this amazing Finalist! WTG, my friend! That's me dancing!


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January 24, 2012

 

Cheryl Winn
  Amazing capture, Val! Exquisite!


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January 24, 2012

 

Lorna Shutter
  Yep, I taught Patrick everything I know! LOL! :D


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January 24, 2012

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Valarie,Congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!!


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January 24, 2012

 
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  Nicely done! Congratulations!


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January 24, 2012

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Val!

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January 24, 2012

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  That must have really been something to witness Val, BIG congrats!


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January 24, 2012

 

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  Very nice!


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January 24, 2012

 
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  Congrats Miss Val!! Another outstanding macro Finalist!


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January 24, 2012

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats and very best luck with this gorgeous finalist, Val!! the writing of the story should get a finalist, too!!! Verrry lovely!!! Regards to Mom!!!


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January 24, 2012

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  Congrats on your stunning finalist, Ms. V!


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January 24, 2012

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Wow so beautiful Val, both the story and the image. Glad to see it recognized by the judges. Good luck in the next round.


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January 24, 2012

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Wonderful capture and story! Big Congrats Val!!


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January 24, 2012

 
- Ann Coates

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  What a fascinating process to watch from start to finish. Congratulations on your fabulous finalist Valarie.


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January 24, 2012

 
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  A beautiful image and I enjoyed reading your story too! Congratulations!


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January 24, 2012

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Beautiful macro capture, Val. CONGRATZ on the Finalist badge and good luck!!!

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January 24, 2012

 

Gord MacEachern
  Big congratulations on your wonderful finalist Val!!


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January 25, 2012

 

Michelle Alton
  Somehow I missed this when first posted, Val. Wow! This is stunning, and what an amazing story. Congratulations. I don't think this is the end of the story!


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January 25, 2012

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Val.


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January 25, 2012

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Amazing. Congratulations on your finalist, Val!


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January 25, 2012

 
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  Thank you all - very much!!!


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January 25, 2012

 

Karen Slagle
  Fantastic details in your wonderful finalist, Val. Best of luck next round.


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January 25, 2012

 

Julianne Bradford
  Such beauty is well worth revisiting. Congratulations Valarie..I hope she sports a badge of gold the next time we see her


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January 25, 2012

 

Anita Hogue
  Oh, soooooo lovely! Congratulations, Val!


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January 25, 2012

 

Tammy Espino
  Congratulations on your win :)


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January 25, 2012

 

Renee Doyle
  Big congrats on this excellent winner Val!!


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January 25, 2012

 

Lorna Shutter
  Woo Hoo!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place Win, Val!!!!! WTG!!! :)
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January 25, 2012

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Big congrats on your Gold Winning image, Val! WTG!


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January 25, 2012

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Val, she stradles those flowers like a true Texan! :-) This is just stunning and what a wonderful experience this must have been! Congrats on your well deserved gold badge!


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January 25, 2012

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Congrats on this beautiful image becoming a winner but then all your photos are winners. You are a very skilled photographer. Congrats again.


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January 25, 2012

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  Congratulations on your beautiful win, Ms V!


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January 25, 2012

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Congratulations my friend!!!!


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January 25, 2012

 

Amy M. Wilson
  A hearty congratulations on your STUNNING Gold winner... simply perfect, Val - love it!!!


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January 25, 2012

 

Monnie Ryan
  Gorgeous, Val -congratulations!


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January 25, 2012

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Congratulations on this exceptionallly beautiful Winner, Val! WTG, my friend!


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January 25, 2012

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  Thanks so much everyone for your kind congratulations! I'm a happy camper tonight! :) As always, the biggest win at BP is the encouragement and support so generously given by it's wonderful members... and for that, I thank you all from the bottom of this ol' TX heart.


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January 25, 2012

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Val.


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January 25, 2012

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  WTG, Val. A big congratulations to you on your fantastic winner!


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January 25, 2012

 
- Diane E. Deming

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  Congratulations on a beautiful image and winner, Val.


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January 25, 2012

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on a fabulous winner, Val!!! Soooo glad to see this beauty as a winner!!


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January 25, 2012

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  How could I have missed this the first time around?! And I didn't even make it through all the Finalists yet...Simply stunning, Val - another one of your spectacular macros - this one is extra special because it is so rarely seen. What an incredible experience this must have been. Thanks for sharing this special moment. Big Congrats on this brilliant Winner!!!


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January 25, 2012

 

Alan L. Borror
  Huge congratulations on your wonderful winner, Val!


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January 26, 2012

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  HUGE CONGRATZ on getting in the Golden Circle !!!

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January 26, 2012

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Beautiful. Congratulations on your win, Val!


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January 26, 2012

 

Julie Burnett
  HUGE congratulations on this fabulous winner, Val!!


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January 26, 2012

 

Patti Coblentz
  Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Val...and hello :)


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January 26, 2012

 

Kathy Cline
  Congratulations Val,
well deserved


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January 26, 2012

 

Cathy A. Rose
  Beautiful capture!! Congratulations!!! Well deserved!!


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January 26, 2012

 
- Dayna Cain

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  A truly beautiful winner. Congrats!


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January 26, 2012

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Congratulations on your awesome win!


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January 26, 2012

 
- Claudine Grove

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  What a beauty! Congrats on your Gold Win!


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January 26, 2012

 

Don Christiana
  Congratulation Val for your big win. The image is beautiful and so was your story you provided about this wonderful natures process. I hope you have a great day...


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January 26, 2012

 
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  I loved this the first time, but now I'm swept away by your wonderful composition!

Hardy congrats on your win, Val!
Debby


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January 26, 2012

 
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  Glad to see this in the winner column Val. Congrats on the Gold.


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January 26, 2012

 

Michael Umbreit
  Val - Congratulations on your winning image!! - Mike


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January 27, 2012

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations on your beautiful Gold win Valarie.


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January 27, 2012

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WTG on your wonderful winning photo! :-) k


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January 28, 2012

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Congratulations, Valarie. It's always hard when a little one leaves home but you'll always have this winner!


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January 28, 2012

 
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  Congrats on your outstanding winner Val !!


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January 28, 2012

 

Patricia Seidler
  Congratulations Val on this terrific winner! I knew we would see this again!


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January 29, 2012

 

Merna L. Nobile
 
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


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February 03, 2012

 
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  Alright...# 5...and I'm going to stop counting and sending you notes (maybe)...congratulations on this win....it also is a beauty....guess they thought so too at BP.....


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May 22, 2013

 
- Ed Lauderdale

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  Val, this is my favorite of your ATEP;s! With so many it's hard to choose. I'm sure we'll see one of yours in the All Time winner's circle!!


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March 29, 2016

 
- Joanna Kovalcsik

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  Lovely story, Val... lovely image!!!


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June 19, 2017

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  Thanks so much, Joanna! The experience of raising and then witnessing the "leaving of the nest" so to speak, was one of the most rewarding experiences ever. Thank you for your kindness in finding this oldie but goodie and leaving your wonderful comment!


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