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Columbines on Centerstage


 

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Columbines on Centerstage
Columbines on Centerstage
Patches of Columbines high up in the San Juan Wilderness of Colorado

Tad Bowman

 
 
 
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I love everything about it. A work of art. You should enter this in the Federal Lands Pass Contest.


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November 21, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Beautiful wide angle presentation. Great flower placement and excellent light. You really know how to capture beauty Tad! Outstanding!


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November 21, 2010

 

Linda L. Ruiz
  Beautiful.


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November 21, 2010

 

Tad Bowman
  Thank you Diane, Donna, and Linda. Diane, I've actually already entered that contest with other photos. However, I appreciate your suggestions. Thank you.


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November 21, 2010

 

Susan Weisensel
  Gorgeous image and view.


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November 21, 2010

 

Tad Bowman
  Thank you Susan.


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November 21, 2010

 

Michelle Alton
  This is super luscious, Tad! A favorite for me, and undoubtedly a winner for you!


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November 22, 2010

 

Tad Bowman
  Thank you Michelle.


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November 22, 2010

 
- Ken Smith

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  You da man!! Super work, Tad!


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November 27, 2010

 

Tad Bowman
  Thanks Ken


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November 28, 2010

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  Congrats on your stunning POTD, Tad!


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December 02, 2010

 

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  A VERY, VERY big CONGRATS to you TAD on your outstanding and well deserved POTD Gold award. It is always an honor and a privilege to view your fine photography. I am so happy you got this award for a stunning photo.

Brian


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December 02, 2010

 

Gary Sagnor
  Fantastic capture Tad! Loved your gallery too!


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December 02, 2010

 

Barbara Socor
  A very beautiful composition of admirable clarity and rich color....Really outstanding work. Congrats Tad!


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December 02, 2010

 
StoneHorseStudios.com - Eric Highfield

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  Just perfect! Congrats on your EP & POTD!


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December 02, 2010

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  This is really exquisite! Congratulations on the POTD, and may it earn another gold later!


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December 02, 2010

 

Michelle Alton
  Wow!!! This image is on its way to stardom with the POTD!

Congratulations, Todd!


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December 02, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  I love this image and I'm happy to congratulate you one your POTD Tad!


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December 02, 2010

 

Joy Rector
  congrats on the POTD


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December 02, 2010

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Beautiful POTD, Tad. Congrats!


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December 02, 2010

 

Barbara Socor
  Excellent!


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December 02, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congrats on this well deserved POTD Tad!

Love the colors and your pov!

jo ann c.


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December 02, 2010

 

Priscilla J. Burgers
  Beautiful image. The San Juans are my second home. I'm guessing your image was made near Porphyry Gulch.


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December 02, 2010

 

Richard M. Waas
  Excellent POTD, Congrats......


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December 02, 2010

 

Pamela Koch
  This is a breathtaking image. A well deserved POTD. I am sure BP members will be seeing this with a BP First Place award. Just Beautiful! Congrats.


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December 02, 2010

 

Dianna Murphy
  Gorgeous! Congrats on the POTD. I've never seen columbine growing in the wild.


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December 02, 2010

 

Sharon Day
  Gorgeous as are all your images, Tad!! Congratulations on the POTD!


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December 02, 2010

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Congratulations on your beautiful POTD!!


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December 02, 2010

 
- Guy D. Biechele

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  Superb landscape image!! Congrats.


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December 02, 2010

 

Kathryn Wesserling
  The balances and counterbalances in this image are amazing. It truly deserves a POTD - and more.


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December 02, 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 POTD! 8o)


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December 02, 2010

 
- Kimber Wallwork-Heineman

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  This is so well done!


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December 02, 2010

 

Cathy Barrows
  Breathtaking...congrats on your POTD


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December 02, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Instant FAV for me, Tad, and BIG congrats on your POTD. I joined your FB gallery a week or two ago. Wonderful work!

-Laura Swan


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December 02, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Very nicely composed and vertical is just right here, Tad. Lovely scene too. CONGRATZ on the POTD!

UB.


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December 02, 2010

 

Shirley A. Kinney
  Awesome capture, Tad.


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December 02, 2010

 

Jo Ann Van Eyk
  Stunning! It makes me want to just step into the picture, sit down and enjoy the view. Contests


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December 02, 2010

 

Tad Bowman
  Wow. Thanks everyone so much for the kind words and feedback. I really appreciate it!


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December 02, 2010

 

Katarina Mansson
  Congratulations on your POTD!


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December 02, 2010

 

Michelle Tinger
  Congrats on your POTD. It is a stunning image


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December 03, 2010

 

Anne McKinnell
  Amazing depth of field Tad, congrats on your POTD!


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December 03, 2010

 
- Michael Kroth

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  Congratulations on this terrific POTD, Tad!


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December 03, 2010

 

Bunny Snow
  I have never seen so many beautiful blue columbines, the State flower for Colorado, in one open space before. Your composition is lovely, especially with the beautiful lighting and the mountains in the background.

This should be used to save the San Juans from the drilling of oil and gas. Congratulations on your beautiful POTD, Tad! And, for capturing this beautiful area before it's ruined by the drilling of fossil fuels.

Drilling or mining for fossil fuels contaminate surface and ground waters with hydrocarbons and radionuclides from production waters, which comes up with the oil and gas. This can result in the increased risk of cancers including bone cancer in animals and people. It's a shame to contaminate such beautiful landscape with oil and gas production.


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December 03, 2010

 

Richard D. Love
  Congratulations, Tad. Beautiful image with wonderful colors and lines. Well done.

Rick


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December 03, 2010

 
- Sheri Camarda

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  My favorite flower, my favorite mountain range and my favorite State! And you captured it well. Congratulations!!!!


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December 03, 2010

 

Tad Bowman
  Thanks again. I really do appreciate it.


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December 03, 2010

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Fantastic image, Todd! Beautiful in every way!


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December 04, 2010

 

Tad Bowman
  Thank you Thomas.


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December 04, 2010

 

Bill Treadway
  Tad, You did an outstanding job on this beautiful scene. You know I could make all kinds of BS comments about the color, depth of field and all the other technical hogwash and it wouldn't do this image justice. So how about just a Job Well Done!


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December 06, 2010

 

Tad Bowman
  Thanks Bill.


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December 06, 2010

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Congrats Tad on this spectacular finalist.


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December 13, 2010

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  Such an amazing Finalist! Congratulations, Tad!


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December 13, 2010

 

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  I like these columbines isolated in the foreground


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December 13, 2010

 

Eli Boschetto
  wow - a real beauty! congrats!


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December 13, 2010

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Wonderful Finalist, Tad!


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December 13, 2010

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Congratulations again, Tad! Fingers crossed for a trifecta!


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December 13, 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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December 13, 2010

 
- Ken Smith

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  Excellent, Tad...no surprise here...congrats to you!


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December 13, 2010

 

Merna L. Nobile
  It is my honor to congratulate and celebrate your award for November, 2010. Merna


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December 13, 2010

 

Tad Bowman
  Thanks Tammy, Marilyn, Judges, Eli, Thomas, Christopher, Nancy, Ken, and Merna.I appreciate it!


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December 13, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Good to see this wonderful picture again, Tad. CONGRATZ on the Finalist and good luck in the next round!

UB.


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December 14, 2010

 

Tad Bowman
  Thank you Usman.


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December 14, 2010

 
- Guy D. Biechele

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  Not surprised to see this gorgeous photo as a Finalist. Congratulatons!


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December 14, 2010

 

Tad Bowman
  Thank you Guy.


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December 14, 2010

 

Kathryn Wesserling
  This is going to end up as high as your beautiful mountain meadow before it's done.


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December 14, 2010

 

Tad Bowman
  Thank you Kathy.


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December 14, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  Congratulations, Tad, on your BEAUTIFUL finalist and POTD!! This is truly STUNNING!!! Deb


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December 14, 2010

 

Tad Bowman
  Thank you Debra


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December 14, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  Huge congratulations, Tad, on your GORGEOUS GOLD WINNER!!! This is truly magnificent!!! Deb


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December 15, 2010

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  No surprise to see this go gold! Congratulations!


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December 15, 2010

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  Congrats on your stunning second place win, Tad!


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December 15, 2010

 

Michelle Alton
  This was destined for more GOLD, Tad. Congratulations to you!


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December 15, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Big congratulations on your 2nd Place winner....beautifully doneI LOVED this Tad!

jo ann c.


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December 15, 2010

 

Jeana Clark
 
A Fantastic and Well Deserved Win Tad!!!! I have been in the higher elevations of the San Juans many many times, usually on the back of a 4-wheeler, but never at this time of year...I usually have missed the blooming of the Columbines....
This is a Stunning image of pure beauty!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!!!!

~J~


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December 15, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Yes, most deserved, Tad. CONGRATZ on the GOLD!!

UB.


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December 16, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  Congratulations


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December 16, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your golden win Tad!


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December 17, 2010

 

Tad Bowman
  Thanks everyone. I really appreciate the kind words and feedback.


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December 17, 2010

 
- Rosemary Sampson

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  Extraordinary capture. Love the composition, the perspective and the color. A well deserved win!


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December 18, 2010

 

Tad Bowman
  Thank you Rosemary.


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December 18, 2010

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  I always enjoy your work - Congrats Tad on your Outstanding 2nd Place Win! Jeff


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December 19, 2010

 

Shawn Jennings
  Nice image, Tad! Congratulations on your win!!!


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December 19, 2010

 

Tad Bowman
  Thanks Jeff and Shawn! I appreciate it.


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December 20, 2010

 

Susan M. Hembree
  This is a wonderful shot of one of my favorite wild flowers! Beautiful job, Tad! Congratulations!


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December 20, 2010

 

Tad Bowman
  Thank you Susan.


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December 25, 2010

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  Clarity and control of lighting are all masterfully done. Another excellent work Tad! Belated congratulations on your win and POTD!! This is my fav.

Wish you a very Happy New Year!!!


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December 29, 2010

 

Nick Lagos
  Good to see this win Tad....well worth the climb and effort


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January 04, 2011

 
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