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Relaxed??
Relaxed??
The way cats sprawl across any available surface and go to sleep never fails to amaze me.
I used PhotoFiltre's "more shadows" and the clone tool to remove distracting background. Saturated color and sharpened photo.

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Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
 

Oh, it amazes me too, Mary. I could really learn something from them.
This is SUCH a lovely image. In every way fantastic!


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May 18, 2011

 

Tiia Vissak
  a cute capture!


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May 18, 2011

 

Avril Young
  Fantastic DD work on the background...just so cute, they sure do know how to relax dont they...beautiful Mary..


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May 18, 2011

 
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  Fabulous capture, Mary. Great light and comp.


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May 18, 2011

 

Douglas Pignet
  oh what a life...lol


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May 18, 2011

 
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  This is Outstanding Mary - Great capture of the moment!!


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May 18, 2011

 

Jack Gaskin
  NICE WORK love the position
What I find AMAZING is that they can go to HIGH ALERT and be RAZOR SHARP at the slightest sound out of the norm and do it INSTANTLY...

Happy Shooting
Jack


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May 18, 2011

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  This is such a great shot Mary. Love the light and the pose! :)


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May 18, 2011

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Mary,Excellent capture my friend.Fantastic treatment,I'm off today to see what I can find to shoot!!!!!


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May 18, 2011

 

frank w. degenhardt
  You have yourself a winning picture here my dear friend. This is so cute and adorable the way the cat is spread out along the blocks. I love how long and sleek its body is and you are so right about the way they can sleep anywhere and on anything. The blocks add a beautiful design to the picture. Love the gorgeous colors and details and the finishes that you use worked beautifully. Gorgeous, winning work my dear friend. You take care, be safe, have a wonderful day.


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May 18, 2011

 

Kerry Hill
  Excellent work Mary, a wonderful capture!


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May 18, 2011

 

Barbara Waldoch
  What a terrific cach, Mary!
Is this planking? LOL


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May 18, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Kiki, Tiia, Avril, Tammy, Doug, Jeff, Jack, Becky, Bobby, Frank, Kerry, and Barbara, thank you for taking the time to comment on this. I appreciate it!


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May 18, 2011

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  (S)he makes me smile. What a catch. And he looks comfortable too. Thanks for sharing.


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May 21, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  And thank you, Phyllis, for your friendly comments.


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May 22, 2011

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is so FABULOUS, Mary! Fabulous lighting and composition. I suspect basking in the sunshine is his favorite thing to do! Deb


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May 22, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks for your enthusiastic response to this, Deb! This is one of several cats who "walk the wall" in our backyard. Sometimes one cat meets up with another --- an exciting time is had by all!


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May 23, 2011

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Like others my first response it that I MUST begin my comment with "OH!"...

Oh, how I would love to be able to relax like this kitty! :)))

That was my thought. :)

Now for technicals!...

OH! How I would love to sit with you and have fun in DDR! Removing distracting BG's and making masterpieces! :) !

You did a great job, Mare. You made us all dream!

:)

-Pommy-doodle. :)


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May 28, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  So nice to see your smile(s), Pommers. :-D
OH! BTW, thanks for your always friendly comments... Glad you like this!
I agree about the DDR. We could play "Dueling DDR players", with a time limit to produce the best digital image ever! ;-D


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May 28, 2011

 

Nadia Paul
  Beautiful capture with wonderful lighting Mary!


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May 29, 2011

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  THAT would be FUN!


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May 29, 2011

 

Kay Beausoleil
  A wonderful lesson in living in the moment! A great capture, MAry.


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May 29, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Nadia, Pom, and Kay, thanks very much for taking time to comment on this. I appreciate your supportive words!
And, Pom - I love the animated and artistic duo.:)


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May 30, 2011

 

Marijana Fajgl
  Big congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Mary!


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June 22, 2011

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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June 22, 2011

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  Fantastic Finalist, Mary!!! Congratulations.


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June 22, 2011

 

Renee Doyle
  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Mary!


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June 22, 2011

 

Robert R. Goodman
  A big congratulations,My Friend.WTG!Mary!!!


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June 22, 2011

 

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  The crop really emphasizes the sprawl!


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June 22, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks for your Congratulations and comments, Marijana, Tiia, Phyllis, Renee, and Bobby. So nice to get your feedback!
And to the Betterphoto judges: Thank you for taking the time to comment on this, and thanks so much for selecting it as a Finalist!


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June 22, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Congrats on this terrific finalist Mary!


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June 22, 2011

 
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  A wonderful finalist ... congratulations!


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June 22, 2011

 

frank w. degenhardt
  I'm so happy for you Mary. What a charming picture and I congratulate you on the Finalist. Way to go my friend.


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June 22, 2011

 

Avril Young
  just love it, congrats on this awesome finalist Mary!!


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June 22, 2011

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats and verrrry best luck in the next round, Mary, with this adorable finalist!!


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June 22, 2011

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Congratulations, Mary, well done!


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June 23, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks very much, Phyllis, Agnes, Frank, Avril, Ellen, and Barbara, for your kind words and Congratulations!


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June 23, 2011

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  I'm so glad to see this beauty again, Mary. Huge congratulations on a wonderful finalist. I hope to see gold on it soon.


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June 23, 2011

 
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  Congrats on your great finalist, Mary.


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June 23, 2011

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Congratulations, Mary! WTG!


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June 23, 2011

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS on your WINNER, Mary! WTG, indeed!


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June 23, 2011

 
- Laura E. Swan

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Mary! Your beautiful sleeping model WON!!!

I'm so happy for you!

-Pommaloveakitty-kitty.


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June 23, 2011

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations on your fantastic Gold Mary.


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June 23, 2011

 

Michelle Alton
  This is jusg GREAT, Mary. Congratulations!


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June 23, 2011

 
- 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
2nd PLACE WINNER! 8o)


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June 23, 2011

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Way to go Mary, congratulations!


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June 23, 2011

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Congratulations on your awesome winning image, Mary!!


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June 23, 2011

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Congratulations on your wonderful winner Mary! Kitty looks so comfortable on those hard surfaces


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June 23, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Congrats on this fabulous winner Mary!


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  Congrats Mary on your great winner.


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June 23, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Patrick, Laura, Ann, Sabrina, Michelle, Nancyj, Barbara, Amy, Claudia, Phyllis, and Tammy ~ Thanks very much for your comments and Congrats on this. I really appreciate them!!


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June 23, 2011

 

frank w. degenhardt
  My dear friend Mary. What a joy to see this get to the Winners Circle and bring home the gold for you. Way to go girl.


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June 23, 2011

 
- Jill Odice

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  Congrats on your well deserved win! This is really nice, funny how cats can sleep anywhere :-)


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June 23, 2011

 

Renee Doyle
  Congratulations to you Mary on this wonderful winner!!


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June 23, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thank you, Frank, Jill, and Renee, for taking time to congratulate me on this shot. It was a lovely surprise to see this with gold under it!


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June 23, 2011

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Congratulations on this wonderful winner, Mary...


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June 23, 2011

 

Raymond Pauly
  Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Mary!


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June 23, 2011

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congratulations on your wonderful winner!!!


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June 24, 2011

 

Katarina Mansson
  Outstanding and cool image! Congratulations on your winner!


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June 24, 2011

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congratulations on this adorable Gold Winner Mary!!!

jo ann c.


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June 24, 2011

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  And my wish came true!!! WOOOOOOOHOOOOOO gold!! What a thrill, Mary. Huge congratulations!!!


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June 24, 2011

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Congratulations on this beautiful win,Mary.WTG My friend!!!


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June 24, 2011

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations on your Winner!


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June 24, 2011

 

Marijana Fajgl
  congratulations on your well deserved winner, Mary!


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June 24, 2011

 

Ermanno Radice
  Congrats on your well deserved 2 place win!


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June 24, 2011

 

Ellen Hodges
  Hi Mary, Am in awesome of this fabulous and very relaxed winner!! So happy to see this in the winner's circle!!


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June 24, 2011

 

Carol Teal
  Awww I love it Mary! Congrats on your win!


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June 24, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Karen, Ray, Stefania, Katarina, Jo Ann, Kiki, Bobby, Tiia, Marijana, Ermanno, Ellen, and Carol ~
I appreciate each and every person who has taken the time to comment on my photo, and who has congratulated me on my winner. Thank you so much! Your support means more to me than you'll ever know!


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June 25, 2011

 

Debra R. Harder
  Happy to see this fabulous image win GOLD, Mary!! Love this! Huge congratulations!! Deb


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June 25, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks so much for your
Congratulations, Deb!


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June 25, 2011

 

Ujjwal Mukherjee
  Haven't seen such a wonderful presentation before,Mary! Huge congratulations on your SUPERB Winner!!


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June 25, 2011

 

Stanley C. Sims
  Congratulations Mary on such a well designed image. I love it.


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June 25, 2011

 

Stanley C. Sims
  Congratulations Mary on such a well designed image. I love it.


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June 25, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks for your friendly comments and Congrats, Ujjwal and Stanley. I'm glad you like it!


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June 26, 2011

 
- Gail Sullivan

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  Congrats on this winning image, Mary!


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June 26, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks for taking the time to send Congrats, Gail! I appreciate it!


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June 26, 2011

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  HUGE CONGRATZ on this terrific Gold Winner, Mary!!!

UB.


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June 26, 2011

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your win, Mary.


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June 26, 2011

 

Wm Nosal
  Beautiful Shot, Mary!
Congratulations


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June 26, 2011

 

Avril Young
  congrats on this outstanding win, loved it the first time I saw it...


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June 27, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  I really appreciate your supportive words and Congratulations, Usman, Bojan, Wm, and Avril. Thank you!


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June 27, 2011

 

Neal D. Hatcher
  Beautiful---CONGRATULATIONS


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June 27, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Glad you like it, Neal. Thanks for your kind comment and Congratulations.


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June 27, 2011

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Just so adorable and love the pose, Mary. Huge congrats on your outstanding Gold.


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June 27, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks so much for your friendly words and Congrats, Mary Beth.


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June 27, 2011

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  Ever since I retired, I feel like this cat all the time. Congratulations on this win Mary. It is soooo expressive!


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June 27, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thank you, Reynaldo, for your kind comments and Congratulations. I really appreciate your friendly feedback!


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June 27, 2011

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Congrats on your win for this awesome image Mary. I think we all feel like this from time to time. The lighting and pose are wonderful.


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June 29, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks for taking the time to comment and send Congrats, Heather. I agree --- that's why naps are so important!


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June 29, 2011

 

Merna L. Nobile
  Congratulations to all of the Award Winners for May 2011. Merna


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June 30, 2011

 

Nadia Paul
  Congrats on your beautiful winner Mary!


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June 30, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks for your Congratulations, Merna and Nadia. I appreciate them!


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July 01, 2011

 

Toni Riggs
  Congrats! Beautiful capture- great lighting and such a cute kitty :)


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July 09, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Glad you like it, Toni! Thanks for commenting!


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July 09, 2011

 

Christine Pentecost
  I love it!!


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July 28, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks, Christine!


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July 28, 2011

 

Karen Slagle
  Cats rock and so does this fabulous winning image, Mary. Belated congrats...Thank you so much for leaving your comments on mine.


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July 30, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks for your kind words, Karen. Glad you like it. Congrats again for your horse buddies getting a First Place Gold.


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July 31, 2011

 

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  Isn't this what cats do best!! Congratulations on your win.


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November 23, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  I agree, Tony ~ sleeping cats have such activity developed into an art form! Thanks for your Congrats.


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November 23, 2011

 

Karen Bacon
  I wish I could fall asleep this easily! A fantastic capture Mary and a much deserved win!


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January 21, 2012

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks very much for commenting, Karen!


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January 22, 2012

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  Now that is one relaxed kitty cat, CONGRATULATIONS on a wonderful winner!!! <><


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July 22, 2012

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks so much for your nice words and Congratulations, Nancy!


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July 22, 2012

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Great Winner, Mary! Exceptionally captured and rendered!


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December 11, 2013

 
- Teresa Burnett

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  Love this Mary!! Wish I could be that relaxed and sprawled out right about now!! LOL!! Wonderful composition and light!! Congratulations on your win!!


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August 26, 2014

 

Mary K. Robison
  A very belated Thanks to Thomas, and thank you, Teresa, for taking time in the midst of travel preparations to send comments and Congrats. Again, have a safe trip, and enjoy it to the fullest!


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August 27, 2014

 

Nadia Paul
  Another wonderful ATEP Mary - congrats to you !


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March 30, 2016

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks, my friend!


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March 31, 2016

 
- Ray

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  Love this, Mary! Congratulations on your double Gold...certainly well deserved!


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April 14, 2016

 

Mary K. Robison
  A VERY belated thanks for commenting, Ray!


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July 01, 2016

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks very much, Jim and the BP Staff ~ Being an All-Time Winner makes me feel really good!


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July 10, 2016

 

Nadia Paul
  So glad to see this wonderful image sporting an AT Winners badge - congrats my friend!


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July 11, 2016

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thank you so much, Nadia!


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July 12, 2016

 
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