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Fairy Falls


 
BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Fairy Falls
Fairy Falls
This is along the historic Columbia River Gorge Parkway, east of Portland. More specifically, it's off the Wahkeena Falls trail. See discussion thread for a photo of Wahkeena Falls.

F14, 0.6 sec, ISO 100, 32mm focal length, circular polarizer

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Another waterfall..


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June 05, 2008

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Beautiful Ken! Both images have such lush greens. Never been to either spot on my recent visit, maybe when I was little I was there.


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June 05, 2008

 

Carol Sawyer
  Gorgeous captures, Ken!!


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June 05, 2008

 

Ray Thoms
  Very nicely done Ken......like the veiling, great capture!!!


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June 05, 2008

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  You nailed the exposure on this beauty perfectly! Way to go Ken!


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June 05, 2008

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  Fantastic job, but I don't see any fairies.


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June 05, 2008

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Ohhh my goodness, that Fairy Falls is just a dreamy image ~ what a beautiful capture, the veiling is perfect also

jo ann c.


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June 05, 2008

 

Shirley A. Kinney
  Both images are beautiful, Ken. The Fairy Falls is just awesome with the silkiness of the water.


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June 05, 2008

 

Melissa Olsen
  YES...THIS IS what I want to accomplish someday...totally outstanding. Beautiful and very well done!


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June 05, 2008

 

Christie R. Bielss
  Gorgeous! Perfect capture! Love the water!


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June 05, 2008

 

Eivor Kuchta
  The lighting is great, and you got just the right exposure, to create that soft, silky look! Wonderful!!


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June 05, 2008

 
- Dennis Flanagan

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  It's so pretty it could be in the Pacific Northwest.....hey wait! It is the Pacific Northwest. Please quit posting these, we have enough tourists already.


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June 05, 2008

 

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  Beautiful capture Ken. Love the lighting and colors. I am really enjoying this photo journey of Oregon.


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June 05, 2008

 

Jeana Clark
 
These are so gorgeous Ken!!!
Outstanding in every way!!!
Love the lighting..colors..details..
The beautiful dreaminess is awesome!!!
Everything is captured beautifully!!!
VERY WELL DONE!!!

~J~

Don't listen to Dennis...
KEEP POSTING!! LOL!!


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June 05, 2008

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Just beautiful!!! You sure had a great trip!


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June 05, 2008

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Don't see waterfalls like this around here, do you? This is beautiful, Ken. Love the water--smooth enough but not too smooth. Great POV, too.


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June 05, 2008

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  LMAO Dennis! He sure makes me laugh!!! Post away...maybe all the tourist will stay away from here! This is so beautiful....love the soft water!


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June 05, 2008

 

BILLY R. PARKER
  OUTSTANDING KEN !! GREAT COLOR, VEILING AND COMP. !! BILLY


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June 05, 2008

 

John Connolly
  Magnificient captures of these two waterfalls, Ken! looks like a wonderful place to visit!


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June 05, 2008

 

David Phalen
  Two beauties with excellent comp, color and water capture!!


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June 05, 2008

 

Judy A. Lawhon
  Excellent exposure and timing as well as great color, Ken!! Midwest Living magazine has a very nice article about Omaha in this months issue.


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June 05, 2008

 

Judy A. Lawhon
  Excellent exposure and timing as well as great color, Ken!! Midwest Living magazine has a very nice article about Omaha in this months issue.


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June 05, 2008

 
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  Another very beautiful image, Ken!! But all your falls photos are beautiful and very well done!!!....Denny


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June 05, 2008

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  It's a gorgeous area with awesome scenes like this all along the river! Can you believe I left this and moved back to Nebraska???? I guess I'm not the brightest lightbulb in the pack...

Both of these images are awesome!!!!! ♫ k


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June 05, 2008

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Both are gorgeous Ken!!! Great job!


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June 05, 2008

 

Tamera S. Phillips
  What a beautiful image Ken. The water is veiled perfectly.


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June 05, 2008

 
- Les Rhoades

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  Well done Ken!


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June 06, 2008

 
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  Outstanding image you have here, Ken, what a beauty.

Dominick


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June 06, 2008

 

Paul G Slate
  well captured, Fantastic composition! Beautiful work!


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June 06, 2008

 

Shawn Jennings
  What beautiful waterfalls! I hope to get back that way again one day.


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June 06, 2008

 

Cathy Barrows
  beautiful love the layers of water


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June 06, 2008

 

Kathleen Rinker
  Gorgeous, love the color and veiling of the water, exceptional work!!


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June 06, 2008

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Absolutely fantastic images Ken!


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June 08, 2008

 
- William C. Raco

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  Excellent color, exposure and veiling
Beautiful photo, Ken


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June 08, 2008

 

Kathy L. Clark
  Wow Ken, I haven't seen anything this pretty since I left Alaska. I miss those mountains. I love your color, veiling and spot on clarity.


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June 08, 2008

 

Karen Rahlf
  This is stunning. The lighting is perfect.


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June 09, 2008

 

Darren K. Fisher
  Really stunning Ken. Great colors and I really like the way the light is hitting the spray right in the middle.


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June 10, 2008

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Outstanding Ken, excellent light and water flow. Stunning, AS ALWAYS!


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June 17, 2008

 

Jeana Clark
 
YIPPEE ON YOUR EP!!!!!

~J~


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June 21, 2008

 

Deb Koskovich
  Huge kudos to you on all of your well deserved finalists, Ken!


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July 21, 2008

 

Jeana Clark
 
YEAH MAN!!!!!
WAY TO GO KEN!!!!!
CONGRATS ONCE AGAIN!!!

~J~


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July 21, 2008

 

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  Well dne Ken. One of my favorite. Well deserved.


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July 21, 2008

 

Eivor Kuchta
  Congratulations on your finalist, Ken!


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July 21, 2008

 

Cathy Barrows
  Congrats on your finalist...beautiful


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July 21, 2008

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  This is just awesome! Every one you post is a winner in my eyes! Congrats on all your finalist

jo ann c.


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July 21, 2008

 

Nadya Johnson
  Nothing short of breath-taking, Ken! Congratulations on another very outstanding finalist!


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July 21, 2008

 

David Van Camp
  Another lovely finalist, Ken!!


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July 21, 2008

 

Kathleen Rinker
  Congratulations again!!


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July 21, 2008

 

Renee Doyle
  You sure know how to capture these falls!!! Fabulous finalist Ken - congratulations!!


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July 21, 2008

 

KV Day
  Congrats on all your finalists Ken!


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July 21, 2008

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Another beauty!! Congratulatioins!


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July 21, 2008

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Big Congrats Ken!


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July 21, 2008

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  You take photos of water falls like no other! LOL! CONGRATULATIONS!


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July 21, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  Gorgeous landscape, Ken--congratulations on your finalist!


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July 21, 2008

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  Congrats Ken!!!!


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July 22, 2008

 

Kristy A. Keene
  Big Congrats on your Wonderful Finalist!!


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July 22, 2008

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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  Congrats on your Finalist!!


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July 22, 2008

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  another superb finalist Ken, congrats!!!!!


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July 22, 2008

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  More Finalist! You're making a record, Ken! This is a breathtaking beauty. Congratulations!!


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July 22, 2008

 

Carla Metzler
  Congratulations on your Win, Ken!


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July 22, 2008

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Incredible month for you Mr. Smith! Waterfalls certainly worked some gold magic for you!


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July 22, 2008

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Ken on your fantastic win!


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July 22, 2008

 

Kathleen Rinker
  Huge congrats on your win Ken!!


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July 22, 2008

 

Susan Fox
  Another beautiful winner! Congratulations Ken :-)


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July 22, 2008

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  We are neighbors!!! Congratulations on your beautiful shot!


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July 22, 2008

 

Nadya Johnson
  Another big Congratulations on another awesome winner, Ken!


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July 22, 2008

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  Wow, more winning!! Congratulations Ken!!!


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July 22, 2008

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your beautiful second place Winner, Ken.


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July 22, 2008

 

David Phalen
  BIG Congrats on a terrific Winner!!


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July 22, 2008

 

David Van Camp
  GREAT job on this and a huge congrats on the win! I love waterfalls... keep trying to get more in my portfolio :)


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July 22, 2008

 

Karen Celella
  Another congratulations to you Ken on this stunning waterfall. You will be my model and inspiration!


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July 22, 2008

 

Kay Beausoleil
  Beautiful efect, Ken -- congratulations on your win!!


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July 22, 2008

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Superman strikes again! What a winner you are my friend, a 2nd place AND a first place! Both are awesome!
woo hoo!

jo ann c.


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July 22, 2008

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WOOOOOHOOOO Congratulations on your win with this wonderful image, Ken!!!!! ♫ k


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July 22, 2008

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations Ken, another beautiful winning image!


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July 22, 2008

 
- Sheryl A. Hudson

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  CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN KEN ON ANOTHER GREAT IMAGE!!!


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July 22, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  Congratulations again on another terrific win, Ken!


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July 22, 2008

 

Mary K. Robison
  Congratulations on another well-deserved Winner, Ken! This is gorgeous!


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July 22, 2008

 

Eivor Kuchta
  Congratulations on your winner!


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July 22, 2008

 

Renee Doyle
  Told you you knew your stuff on waterfalls - lol!!! Congrats on another well deserved gold Ken!!


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July 22, 2008

 

Jeana Clark
 
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
FABULOUS WINNER KEN!!!!!
CONGRATS BUD!!!!!!!!!

~J~


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July 22, 2008

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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  CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Three Roses for "The Winners"
A Special Trophy for
"The June Winners"


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July 22, 2008

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Congratulations on another beautiful win, Ken!!!


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July 22, 2008

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  another gorgeous win Ken, BIG CONGRATS!


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July 22, 2008

 

Tarun Bose
  Another fantastic winner. Congrats Ken.


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July 23, 2008

 

Keith Butler
  Congratulations on your win Ken! Beauty..


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July 23, 2008

 

Mary Timman
  Beautiful winner! Congrats again!


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July 23, 2008

 

Murry Grigsby
  Congrats on your win Ken!


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July 23, 2008

 

Shawn Jennings
  Congratulations on your win, Ken! WTG!


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July 23, 2008

 

Cathy Barrows
  Congrats on your win...very pretty


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July 23, 2008

 
- Don Johnson

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  Beautiful! Congratulations!


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July 23, 2008

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Wonderful falls, congrats again!


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July 23, 2008

 

Christie R. Bielss
  Congratulations on a well-deserved win!


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July 23, 2008

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congrats once again!!!


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July 23, 2008

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
 
HUGE Congrats on this AWSOME WINNER!!!


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July 23, 2008

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Congratulations on this winner, Ken. Stunning.


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July 24, 2008

 

Gunther Allen
  Again congrats on your continued success!


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July 26, 2008

 

Cary Rogers
  HUGE CONGRATS on your Winners, Ken! Water was very good to you this month!! :-)


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July 28, 2008

 

Kathy L. Clark
  Congrats Ken on a truly magnificent winner. I love all the sparkely light and wonderful color.


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August 01, 2008

 

Vladan D. Djordjevic
  I love this terrific image! Congratulations!


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August 04, 2008

 
- Rosemary Sampson

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  What an amazing gallery, Ken. This photo is one of my favorites. You are an inspiration.


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August 08, 2008

 

Mary E. Lake
  Congrats on you win, wonderful image, :)


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August 21, 2008

 
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