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Sand Castle


 

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Sand Castle
Sand Castle
One thing for sure all who venture into Antelope Canyon will have sand in their hair, shoes and camera as it blows continuously. I was fascinated by the shapes of the sand caught in the light streaming from above and from the “Castle” stone walls. Time, sand and water create the unique curves and shapes. No filters or color adjustment
“Time is like a handful of sand- the tighter you grasp it, the faster it runs through your fingers”

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An amazing and Beautiful capture of Time and Place! Outstanding work Melissa! Jef


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June 07, 2010

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Beautiful work!!!!! Love the lighting!


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June 07, 2010

 
- Val Feldman

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  Exceptional capture! Love all the twists and turns of this fantastically glowing, wonderfully textured rock...to experience this sight, I wouldn't care if I was brushing sand off for the next three years! :) Kudos, Melissa..your exciting and excellent captures of Antelope Canyon easily put me right into the middle of this phenomenal sight...I think I feel sand in my shoes! :) Excellent work!


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June 07, 2010

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Melissa, this is another wonderful shot of that magnificent place!!


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June 07, 2010

 

Danny B. Head
  Wow!


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June 07, 2010

 

Robert R. Goodman
  That is absolutely beautiful,Melissa.Added to my favorite.Wonderful color and lighting.I hope to catch some monsoon storms at Oak Creek and Grand Canyon this summer!!!


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June 07, 2010

 

Gina Cormier
  Another stunning image Melissa!!!!!


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June 07, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  Terrific image Melissa, looks like smoke. Someone told me if I ever get there do not change lenses because of the sand. Hope you didn't.


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June 07, 2010

 

Melissa Olsen
  Thanks all!
And no way did I change my lens.


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June 07, 2010

 
- JudyAnn Rector

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  Another beauty, Melissa!


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June 07, 2010

 

Marcel J. Fernandez
  You are having fun in the slot caves. Nice work!


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June 07, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  Fabulous work and capture Melissa. I think that the holding on principal works with everything. Don't squeeze too tight :-)


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June 07, 2010

 

John Connolly
  Incredible light and color in this unique capture Melissa! An amazing capture!


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June 07, 2010

 

Liz blahh
  Beautiful series! Love the lighting and tones!


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June 07, 2010

 

Melissa Olsen
  Thanks again Liz!


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June 08, 2010

 

Hal Bambrick
  WOW!!,This Series is just STUNNING!!!. These are Magazine Cover Quality,you should submit them!!!!!.


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June 08, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  WOW is right! I just LOVE your series, Melissa! Lucky you...the slots are amazing! Beautiful lighting, colors and composition. Stunning! Deb


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June 08, 2010

 

Patricia A. Stalter
  Yup.. wow is apt! Here in Tacoma .. no baby yet. You will not believe what they have picked for her name... Brooklin Raeann!


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June 08, 2010

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Great capture, beautiful spot and perfect MT entry!


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June 09, 2010

 
- Ken Smith

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  It was sandy when I was there too, but this is the first photo I've ever seen with the sand captured in the light. You're rolling!


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June 11, 2010

 

Howard B. Cheek
  I see you've been busy cave dwelling..
Wonderful series of images, fascinating really.
I've posted a few again, guess you could say I've come out of my "cave" for now :)


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June 12, 2010

 
- 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 FINALIST! 8o)


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July 12, 2010

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your finalist, Melissa.


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July 12, 2010

 

Patricia A. Stalter
  What ever! There is no denying that this is most deserving! congrats and good luck in the next stage.


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July 12, 2010

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Beautiful capture,Congratulations Melissa!!


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July 12, 2010

 
- Sherran Andersen

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  Congrats Melissa.


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July 12, 2010

 
- Janet McNeil

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  Congratulations on this well deserved Finalist!!


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July 13, 2010

 

Jack Ryan
  Congratulations, Melissa..a very deserving selection.


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July 13, 2010

 
- Diane E. Deming

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  Outstanding image, Melissa! I never tire of looking at Antelope Canyon photos. It must be spectacular in person. Congratulations!


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July 13, 2010

 

Anita Hogue
  Congratulations, Melissa this is stunning!


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July 13, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  I agree...this is truly STUNNING, Melissa! Huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING finalist! Deb


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July 13, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations, Melissa!


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July 13, 2010

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your amazing win, Melissa.


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July 14, 2010

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Wowzer, Melissa. Absolutely stunning. Huge congrats on this well deserved WINNER.


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July 14, 2010

 

Mark Dodge
  Way to go, Melissa! Well deserved gold! Congratulations!


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July 14, 2010

 

Robert R. Goodman
  A big congratulations,Melissa!!!


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July 14, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  Huge Congrats on your win!! :)


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July 14, 2010

 
- 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 SECOND PLACE WINNER!!


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July 14, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WTG on your win, Melissa! :-) k


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July 14, 2010

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  It is wonderful Melissa! Congratulations!


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July 14, 2010

 

Lorna Shutter
  CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place Win for this beautiful image, Melissa!!!!! :) Photobucket


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July 14, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Big Congrats!


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July 14, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  This one's nothing short of awesome, Melissa -- a great big CONGRATULATIONS on your win!


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July 14, 2010

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  WTG!!! Awesome shot..Congratulations!


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July 14, 2010

 
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  Wow...terrific image. Congrats on your win!


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July 14, 2010

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Gorgeous, congrats on your win Melissa!


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July 14, 2010

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Melissa on your gorgeous win!


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July 14, 2010

 

Judy A. Lawhon
  WOW....congrats, Melissa on this well deserved win!!!!!!


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July 14, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS on this phenomenal Winner, Melissa! WTG, indeed!


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July 14, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  WTG, Melissa! Huge congratulations on your EXCELLENT GOLD WINNER!! Deb


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July 14, 2010

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Big congrats, well deserved!!!!


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July 14, 2010

 
- Val Feldman

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  There ya go, Melissa - a WELL-DESERVED Gold Win...Happy for you - Huge Congrats!!! (Yep, I'm smilin' ear to ear looking at that badge - WTG!)


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July 14, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Congrats on this second place win, Melissa!


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July 14, 2010

 

Leslie Carson Wolfe
  Incredible, brilliant, fantastic, excellent, splendid, marvelous, magnificent, gorgeous, terrific, wonderful, awesome, stunning, amazing, and BEAUTIFUL!!! Congratulations, Melissa!


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July 14, 2010

 

Mary K. Robison
  Ditto on Leslie's adjectives, Melissa!
Congratulations on your well earned Win!


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July 15, 2010

 

Anita Hogue
  Congratulations on a wonderful winner!


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July 15, 2010

 

Melissa Olsen
  Thank you all so very much!


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July 15, 2010

 

Tarun Bose
  Big congrats Melissa for your winner.


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July 15, 2010

 

Mike Clime
  Congratulations on your winner!


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July 15, 2010

 

Susan M. Campbell
  Amazing and beautiful Melissa. Congratulations!!


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July 15, 2010

 

Teresa F. Smith
  Congratuations Melissa!! The entire series is a winner.


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July 16, 2010

 
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  Congrats Melissa on this Amazing 2nd Place Win! Jeff


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July 16, 2010

 

Bill Foxworthy
  Outstanding Melissa, congratulations.


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July 17, 2010

 

Michael G. Marshall
  Terrific winning image, Melissa! Congratulations! Michael


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July 19, 2010

 

Eivor Kuchta
  So well deserved, Melissa! Big congratulations on your winner!!!


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July 21, 2010

 
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  Congratulations Melissa on your Win!!!


Dominick


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September 13, 2010

 

Vincent J. DeSanto
  Melissa, what a great capture, amazing color, clarity and the composition is perfect. Great work here Melissa.


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December 31, 2010

 
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