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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   First Ray
First Ray
Sunrise at Schwabacher’s Landing, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. The sun had just hit the top of the mountain.

To find Schwabacher's Landing, travel north on Highway 26 (US-89) out of Jackson for 16 miles, past the airport and turn-offs for Mormon's Row (the classic barns). If you travel to the Snake River overlook, you've gone too far. The exit is on the LHS of the road and there's a sign for Schwabacher's Landing. Travel to the end of dirt/gravel road.

There's plenty of parking and public facilities. One classic view is right at parking lot. Keep walking on the trail for 1/4 mile and you'll get to another classic view...the one in this photo. There's also a 3rd "classic view." It's actually before the final parking lot, so if you leave the parking lot headed back to the highway, it's about 1/3rd mile from the parking lot, on the RHS. Just get out of your car and follow the trail.

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This is just fantastic, Ken. A fave for me!


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June 04, 2011

 

Mary Timman
  Beautiful image Ken. Such lovely colors , reflections and clarity!


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June 04, 2011

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Totally gorgeous Ken!!! Just like being there!


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- Linda D. Lester

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  I'm on my way....love it!


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  Wonderful in every way, Ken. A fav for me too.


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June 04, 2011

 

Erika G. Gossett
  What a beautiful image! It takes my breath away!


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June 04, 2011

 

Mike R. Howe
  Beautiful image,Ken...Nice work!!! Planning a trip out there in July...thanks for the info.


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June 04, 2011

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  Hi Ken, this is one GORGEOUS capture my friend, the colors are GORGEOUS, the comp wonderful, and those reflections ABSOLUTELY SUPERB!!!! We really enjoyed meeting you today and hope you have a wonderful rest of your WE!!! <><


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June 04, 2011

 

Michelle Alton
  It has to be a favorite for EVERYONE, Ken. What a thrill to view!


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June 05, 2011

 

Mary L. Graham
  Gorgeous Ken, Love the colors!! =)


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June 05, 2011

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Postcard perfection...you should try to sell this one!!!! Yahoo!


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June 05, 2011

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  WOW!!! Love it!


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June 06, 2011

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  **SIGH**


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June 06, 2011

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Outstanding scene, Ken!!!
~♥~


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June 12, 2011

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  Congratulations on your Editors First Pick. You captured a very beautiful scene. Thank you for the directions in case I go there again.


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June 16, 2011

 
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  What a beauty, Ken! Reflection, sky color, mountain peaks... everything you could want!


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July 08, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  Congratulations on your awesome finalist,Ken! Good luck next round :)


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July 28, 2011

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Congratulations on this beauty!!!


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July 28, 2011

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on your awesome finalists, Ken! Very best luck!!!


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July 28, 2011

 

Merna L. Nobile
  Imagine it. Feel it. Receive it. Congratulations, your entry was very special and thanks for sharing it with all of us. Merna Nobile


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- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Congratulations, Ken, on this glorious finalist!
~♥~Lisa


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July 29, 2011

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  huge congrats Ken, it's a beauty!


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Danny B. Head
  Love the reflections! Congrats, Ken!


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July 29, 2011

 
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  I stand corrected... it was missing a badge... and probably needs a gold badge at that... Congratulations!


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July 29, 2011

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  A BEAUTY!!! Congrats, my friend!


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July 29, 2011

 

Gina Cormier
  Congrats again!!! Just stunning!!!


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July 29, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Congrats on this beautiful finalist and thanks for the info Ken!


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July 29, 2011

 

Shawn Jennings
  Fantastic lighting on this, Ken! Congratulations on your finalist!


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July 29, 2011

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Wonder where I was when you posted this beauty, Ken! Congratulations! (and thanks for the directions!)


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July 29, 2011

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  YAHOOOOO! You got the GOLD!!!! Congratulations Ken!


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July 29, 2011

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Beautiful....Congratulations!!!!


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July 29, 2011

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  I'm not even through with the Finalists, yet! Congratulations, Ken! Well deserved!


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July 29, 2011

 

Michelle Alton
  Brilliant work, as always, Kenn. Congratulations!


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July 29, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  What a stand out image this is, Ken...gorgeous! Congratulations on your win!


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Danny B. Head
  A big congrats, Ken!


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- Stefania Barbier

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  gorgeous winner, congratulations Ken!!!


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  Congratulations on your Win Ken!


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  Beautiful winner. Congrats, Ken.


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July 29, 2011

 

Mary Timman
  Huge Congratulations on your Winner!


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Phyllis H. Burchett
  Congrats on your win Ken!


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July 29, 2011

 

Renee Doyle
  WTG Mr Smith!! Big congratulations on your excellent win with this beautiful image!!


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Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Fabulous winner! WTG Ken! :-) k


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- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your beautiful second place winner, Ken.


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Debra R. Harder
  This had GOLD all over it! Huge congratulations on your beautiful GOLD WINNER, Ken! jsb


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David Phalen
  BIG Congrats on a spectacular Winner!!


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Gina Cormier
  Congrats!!!!!!!!!! You deserve it!!!!


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Shawn Jennings
  Congratulations on your win, Ken!!!


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- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Congratulations on your beautiful WINNER Ken! I love this shot!


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JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congratulations on your 2nd Place Gold Winner Ken!!

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- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  So beautiful, Ken. Congrats on your 2nd place gold!


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July 29, 2011

 

Kathryn Wesserling
  Too many photographers never identify a place (like they're afraid of a little future competition.) You, my generous friend, give explicit directions. That, and this gorgeous image, makes you a complete winner in my opinion! Congratulations on your Gold2.


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July 29, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats on your win, Ken :)


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Boyd L. Alexander
  Well done Ken! A big Congratulations on your Second Place Gold Medal win -- perfect reflections!!!
Way to go!!


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- Patrick Rouzes

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  Congratulations on your Winner, Ken! WTG!


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- Lydia Williams

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  Wow, Congratulations Ken!


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July 30, 2011

 

Cathy Barrows
  Congrats on your winner...beautiful


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July 30, 2011

 

Eivor Kuchta
  Congratulations on your winner, Ken! I wanted to go there when we were in Jackson, but the road from 191/26 was closed, and we weren't sure how much snow we would have to walk through further down. Wonderful reflection and light!


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July 30, 2011

 
- Mitch Spence

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  What a view and what a beautiful image, Ken. Congratulations on your winner.


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July 30, 2011

 

Ryan Murphy
  gorgeous, Ken. Congrats


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Sharon Sawyer
  WOW!!! Absolutely stunning, Ken! HUGE congratulations on your outstanding and well deserved Second Place Win!!!


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July 30, 2011

 

Darren K. Fisher
  Congrats on your fantastic win Ken.


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- Lindley Johnson

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  Fantastic color, glorious light, and perfect reflections! Congratulations on your stunning winner, Ken!


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July 30, 2011

 

Marcel J. Fernandez
  Ken, Congratulations on you Most Beautiful Winner.


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  Congratulations Ken on your Win!!!!


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July 31, 2011

 
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  Congrats Ken on a beautiful winner. Was in Nebraska several days ago. Beautiful state.


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July 31, 2011

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S.......on this terrific Winner!!!!

UB.


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August 01, 2011

 
- Dayna Cain

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  A truly beautiful and skillfully taken image. Congratulations!


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August 01, 2011

 

Linda Blair
  Beautiful winner...congratulations!!


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August 01, 2011

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  Congratulations on your gold and thank you for the directions. I hope to see this scene next time we are there, except I rarely make sunrise!


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August 01, 2011

 

David M. Montero
  Awesome shot Ken. Congratulations on your win!


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August 01, 2011

 
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  ...Now it is complete perfection! :) Congratulations on your win!


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August 01, 2011

 

Karen Celella
  Congratulations on your fabulous winner, Ken!


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August 02, 2011

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Everytime I see your shots, I want to leap on a plane and head west. Another inspiration, Ken. Huge congrats on you win.


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August 03, 2011

 

Kathy Cline
  HEY KEN, I did not forget about you. Iv been traveling lots, so limited time on BP. I love this image. You are so talented at landscapes. Congratulations on a well deserved award. By the way...its like 96 degrees in Ft. Walton but feels like 113.


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August 03, 2011

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  Breathtaking!!!!!!!


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August 04, 2011

 

Mike R. Howe
  Congratulations Ken, Well deserved!!!


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August 20, 2011

 
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