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I've Just Had a V8!

© Michelle Alton

I've Just Had a V8!

Uploaded: July 05, 2011

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Yesterday I visited the Moland House in Warminster, Pennsylvania. It was George Washington's Headquarters for two weeks in 1777, just before the Battle of Brandywine. On display yesterday was one of two existing copies of the Declaration of Independence that had been made directly from the original in 1847.
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When I returned home, the first thing I did was check the tomato enclosure to see if "my" two little spiders had found new meals. They had. Then my eyes fell HORRIFIED on two large collections of caterpillar poop on lower tomato leaves. With consternation, my eyes followed the decimated stems to the top of the plants, where a huge tomato horn worm was polishing off a cluster of cherry tomatoes. His brother was about six inches away...equally fat and happy. They are less happy now, somewhere over the backyard fence.

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Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 155.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic July 05, 2011 0

Oh my, you probably ruined their day! Great shot, anyway, before the fence toss. #1390501

Bill Johnson July 05, 2011 0

Amazing Capture! #9507355

Kevin P. Kreischer July 05, 2011 0

Awesome shot of this #%@^$ pest, you should have made sure they will never come back! I had big problems with them last year. #9507357

Gord MacEachern July 05, 2011 0

Beautiful macro work Michelle, the colors and detail are fantastic! #9507369

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 05, 2011 0

Fabulous details, Michelle. #9507375

Gregory R. Gaskin July 05, 2011 0

Excellent macro work, I like all of the little “eyes” along his body staring back at you. #9507402

Danny B. Head July 05, 2011 0

Beautiful macro shot... you have to love the little "eyeball" designs on his skin, even though he is a pest. #9507417

Alan L. Borror July 05, 2011 0

Wonderful capture with great detail, Michelle! Hope they don't return...you were kind to them. #9507422

Jack Gaskin July 05, 2011 0

This one is Bob Cam. GOOD and in my eyes thats as good as it gets GREAT SHOOTING.
Bet there back dining this morning ;o)

Happy Gardening
Jack #9507448

Michelle Alton July 05, 2011 0

Just went out and checked...no sign of them...but one of the little orchard spiders appears to have caught a hatchling! GOOD little spider! #9507457

Deb Koskovich July 05, 2011 0

Over the fence? Those guys would have been under my shoe in "flat format"! Leave it to you to grab the camera before the caterpillars, you crazy woman! #9507464

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic July 05, 2011 0

I guess those spiders are good for something even though...I am glad they are at your house instead of mine! :) This is a great macro shot Michelle and the details on it is wonderful. #9507511

Mary Timman July 05, 2011 0

Fabulous close up with such great detail and clarity! Good Luck with the tomatoes! #9507585

Courtenay Vanderbilt July 05, 2011 0

Ahhh, hopefully a tasty meal for a hungry bird! Great catch, Michelle...both the photo and pest picking! #9507587

Robert R. Goodman July 05, 2011 0

Hi Michelle,Beautiful color and detail.Stunning capture,wish I could find some color out here!!!! #9507637

Robert R. Goodman July 05, 2011 0

Hi Michelle,Beautiful capture.Wonderful detail and color.Wish I could find color like that here!!!! #9507642

Anita Hogue July 05, 2011 0

WOW, it sure made for an awesome capture! #9507753

Amy M. Wilson July 05, 2011 0

Gorgeous detail, color and clarity, Michelle!! #9507773

Gina Cormier July 05, 2011 0

Excellent capture of this green fella!! Great detail!!! #9507833

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe July 05, 2011 0

CLEVER work here Michelle.
Title is perfect.
#9507848

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 05, 2011 0

I'm glad you got some good shots before they got tossed! #9507857

frank w. degenhardt July 05, 2011 0

I really enjoyed the story behind the picture, had fun reading that. These critters sure can ruin a tomato garden but I am so glad you took some pictures of it to show its gorgeous colors and details. I love the little barb at the end and then the little what I call eyes along its body. Gorgeous macro of this pest. Have yourself a most wonderful day. #9507921

Mariann Kovats level-classic July 05, 2011 0

Excellent capture, beautiful details on them, Michelle! I am amazed you just tossed them over the fence and not step on them. I hope they wont come back to your plant. #9507950

Val Feldman level-classic July 05, 2011 0

Well, my detail and color lovin' heart is doing hand springs today, Michelle, just looking at this! Magnificent macro - the detail is wonderful down to the spiky hairs on your tomato plant, as well as, the greedy little bugger himself. Glad you were kind - he was just doin' what comes naturally...Excellent work here (Gloryman would be proud!) :) :) #9508115

Jeffrey R. Bange July 05, 2011 0

Fantastic macro work Michelle, love the title, clarity, detail and composition. Sorry to hear about the loss of your tomatoes but I would loved to have been there with my camera when you tossed them over the fence. #9508123

Emile Abbott level-classic July 05, 2011 0

I am with Val on this one Michelle. Awesome detail #9508124

Jeffrey R. Bange July 05, 2011 0

Fantastic macro work Michelle, love the title, clarity, detail and composition. Sorry to hear about the loss of your tomatoes but I would loved to have been there with my camera when you tossed them over the fence. #9508129

Debra R. Harder July 05, 2011 0

Brilliant macro, Michelle! Excellent colors, lighting, clarity, details and comp. Amazing! Deb #9508246

Ron McEwan July 05, 2011 0

I am late as usual and everybody plus Frank is ahead of me. I needed you here to ascertain what happened to all of my Hollyhocks this year. Great macro Michelle. #9508424

Renata Gusciora July 05, 2011 0

What a terrific macro and vibrant green,Michelle!Fabulous details,clarity and lighting! #9508489

Mike Clime July 05, 2011 0

Awesome macro and details, Michelle! Hope they don't come back to have another meal. #9508651

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic July 05, 2011 0

Awesome capture with the refreshing green color and all the intricate details like eyes all over the caterpillars body. Hope your tomatoes survive the onslaught... #9508705

Tammy Espino July 05, 2011 0

I'm laughing at the fence toss!! I think it's a cool looking bug though for a bug!! Great capture~~ #9508888

Cliff & Patti Smith level-classic July 05, 2011 0

Amazing capture and great story too:) #9508920

Carol L. Fowler July 05, 2011 0

I feel your pain- I just came in from the garden, and something BIG has been digging under the fence, eating all ripe squash, tomatoes, and cucumbers, then climbing back over the fence on the thick (8 foot high) sunflower stalks- I only have one sunflower left because all other stems are now broken!! #9509065

Ray Thoms July 05, 2011 0

Great image Michelle.....sad they damaged you plants though! #9509126

Christine Lobsinger level-classic July 05, 2011 0

Outstanding Catch Michelle...
You make me howl... love your words!
Smiling Chris #9509179

Monnie Ryan July 05, 2011 0

Too funny - and you were much too kind to these guys, though! Terrific capture! #9509230

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 06, 2011 0

Incredible details in this fantastic image, Michelle! NOW...I better go check our tomato plants! :-) k #9509244

Rony Sagy July 06, 2011 0

Spectacular work, Michelle. #9509250

Barbara Waldoch July 06, 2011 0

Perfect shot, Michelle! #9509284

Deborah Lewinson level-addict July 06, 2011 0

Awesome capture along with a story well told!

Love it!
Debby #9509433

Thomas E. Hinds July 06, 2011 0

What a beautiful image of this caterpillar! So very green! Love it! I bet they will find their way to another feast somewhere, Michelle! LOL! I think you are kind to let them live. I once shooed a bevy of grasshoppers away from my garden only to have most everything eaten later by nematodes! (Couldn't see them to scare away! LOL!) #9509461

David Phalen July 06, 2011 0

I'm with Deb. If it had been me they would have been squashed!! Awesome colors and details in a fabulous macro!! Of course you got the shot!! #9509488

Lana Arcemont July 06, 2011 0

Outstanding color and detail, Michelle! #9509621

Maureen M. Bisson July 06, 2011 0

Oh Michelle ~ I love it, I love it, I love it you character you! What a pure joy you are in all ways possible and a mighty fine photographer to put the icing on the cake perfectly! (((HUGS))) #9509674

Terry Cervi level-deluxe July 06, 2011 0

Top-notch work, Michelle! Love your story and the awesome macro!! #9509759

Rona L. Schwarz July 06, 2011 0

WOW! What a magnificent macro capture, Michelle! Incredible detail and clarity on this guy and the spikes on the tomato plant as well. Bet we see him again! Have never seen one of these as I don't grow tomatoes...the bunnies and racoons eat them! And I loved the title and your commentary, so funny! #9509772

Robert K. Bemus level-classic July 06, 2011 0

I would've sauteed them in garlic and butter and eaten them on a fresh sliced tomato, just for spite...sure is a pretty bug though and detail is spot-on, Michelle!! Why is that spiders often fall asleep on the job?? #9509847

Steve M. Harrington July 06, 2011 0

A fine macro of the voracious little bugger, Michelle! :)
Steve #9509893

Avril Young July 06, 2011 0

ha ha, too funny...excellent macro and details Michelle...outstanding capture!! #9510075

Jayne Martin July 06, 2011 0

Love the story and the fabulous capture, awesome detail. You made him look quite beautiful! #9510086

Marilyn Cornwell July 06, 2011 0

This is a gorgeous image, Michelle! Like Carolyn's story of the clean-up, destruction is hidden in such beauty! #9510283

Ujjwal Mukherjee July 06, 2011 0

Terrific details and clarity,Michelle! Superb macro!! #9510517

Phyllis H. Burchett July 06, 2011 0

Awesome macro work Michelle, love the details and color too! #9510824

Mitch Spence level-classic July 06, 2011 0

Isn't it amazing how fast they can chew their way through a plant? But . . . you took full advantage of the photo op. Really nice macro, and great title, and if you can ignore what they're doing, they really are pretty. #9511368

Ellen Hodges July 07, 2011 0

Awesome details and color, Michelle!! #9512362

Tamara K. Walker level-classic July 07, 2011 0

Of course we always get our pictures before they go over the fence. Super color and details. #9512442

Kathy Coombs July 07, 2011 0

What a fab capture! First time I saw one of these..I didn't see him! I was looking for a "worm" not a bus! I had to actually re-focus my eyes! ( I am from Cali!) I was amazed..you make them look beautiful! #9512684

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic July 08, 2011 0

Excellent Capture Michelle. Nice Macro work! #9515703

Lorna Shutter July 08, 2011 0

I think if they come back again, you should catch them and send them in a box to Robert! LOL! :D

Outstanding capture of this colourful horn worm, Michelle! Never seen one like him before! He does look fat and healthy! Love all the eyes! Something's been snipping off the flowers from our tomato plants late at night! It's so annoying! Maybe I should go out with my flashlight past midnight and see what it is! Ha! Ha! :) #9516280

David Van Camp July 08, 2011 0

This is definitely cool, Michelle! Great capture :) #9516390

Nadia Paul July 09, 2011 0

Awesome macro with great comp and detail Michelle! #9517069

Ken Smith level-classic July 11, 2011 0

That's pretty cool, Michele! Excellent details and love the greens in this! #9521720

Kathy Reeves July 13, 2011 0

Excellent! #9526746

Jill Odice level-classic July 13, 2011 0

Great shot of the culprit caught in the act! I HATE these things! Last summer I tried growing my tomatoes in one of those upside down planters, well it didn't stop these little suckers from getting to them! Great macro catch though :-) #9528013

Diane E. Deming level-classic July 15, 2011 0

Superb color and detail, Michelle. I think I better check our plants! #9530820

Dianne Brin level-classic August 15, 2011 0

I've just recently had the same experience, I let my tomato worm stick around for some photos only to find the next day that he ate one of my cherry tomatoes as well. The evidence was all over his face! He too now has a new home over the back fence! #9605451

Renata Gusciora August 25, 2011 0

Congratulations on this superb finalist,Michelle!!!:-) #9627411

Ermanno Radice August 25, 2011 0

Many congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Michelle! #9627432

Jeffrey R. Bange August 25, 2011 0

Congratulations Michelle on your photo being selected as a finalist and best of luck in the next round. #9627736

Bojan Bencic level-classic August 25, 2011 0

Amazing details, Michelle. Congratulations on your finalist. #9628051

Joannie Bertucci level-classic August 25, 2011 0

The "eyes" have it, this is a true finalist! Congrats Michelle! #9629012

Danny B. Head August 25, 2011 0

Great detail as well as colors! Congrats! #9629095

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 25, 2011 0

WTG Michelle, congratulations!!! #9629165

Phyllis H. Burchett August 26, 2011 0

Awesome Michelle, congrats! #9629592

Kim Andelkovic August 26, 2011 0

Congrats Michelle......another beautiful finalist your doing great :-) #9629661

Phyllis A. Houghton August 26, 2011 0

Wow such clarity, color and action. Congratulations on your finalist. #9629776

Deborah Lewinson level-addict August 26, 2011 0

Congrats on another superb finalist, Michelle!

Debby #9629784

Carol Eade level-classic August 26, 2011 0

Another beautiful finalist, Michelle, congratulations! #9629822

Christine Lobsinger level-classic August 26, 2011 0

COngrAts to you Michelle, a lovely Finalist...
CHRISTINE
SMILING #9630092

August 26, 2011 0

Wow! #9630185

Lorna Shutter August 26, 2011 0

Woo Hoo!!! WTG, Michelle!!! Photobucket
CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved Finalist Award for this superb image!!!!! :) #9630256

Karen Celella August 26, 2011 0

Congratulations on your THIRD finalist, Michelle. Keep them coming! #9630285

Tammy Espino August 26, 2011 0

A huge congrats on your finalist!!!! :) #9630556

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic August 26, 2011 0

Great catch, wonderful details! congratulations! #9630564

Mukesh Srivastava August 26, 2011 0

A Big congrats for yet another Silver and good luck for the GOLD, Michelle!!!!! #9630628

Stan Kwasniowski August 26, 2011 0

Michelle, congratulations #9631222

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic August 26, 2011 0

Congratulations on this awesome finalist Michelle! #9631387

Gina Cormier August 26, 2011 0

Congrats on this beautiful image! #9631607

Ann Coates level-classic August 26, 2011 0

I'm glad you didn't kill them. They did you proud. Congratulations on another silver Michelle. #9632049

Marijana Fajgl August 26, 2011 0

Amazing macro Michelle! Big congratulations! #9632332

Thomas E. Hinds August 26, 2011 0

Another beautiful Finalist, Michelle! Loved this the first time I saw it! WTG! Congratulations (again)! #9632503

frank w. degenhardt August 26, 2011 0

Well at least this pesky little fella got you a fantastic FINALIST my friend. CONGRATULATIONS and way to go. #9632666

Emile Abbott level-classic August 26, 2011 0

I thought we would see this baby again. Magnificent finalist Michelle, Congratulations #9633156

Eivor Kuchta August 26, 2011 0

I had a deer in my backyard the other day and it wasn't until it had jumped over the fence that I realized that it had been chewing on something. Yes, one more bell pepper was gone, so now I know how they disappear. The deer had also been munching on some tomato plants. You found some beautiful thieves, even though they caused some damage. Wonderful capture and congratulations on your finalist! #9633313

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 26, 2011 0

CONGRATULATIONS Michelle, this is WONDERFUL!!! <>< #9633744

Bill Johnson August 26, 2011 0

MIchelle, Congrats on your selections as a finalist. Good luck! #9633862

David M. Montero August 26, 2011 0

Very cool Michelle. Congratulations on your Finalist selection. #9633865

Ming Liu August 26, 2011 0

Wow, very cute image. Congrats on your finalist selection again. Good luck! #9634015

Mariann Kovats level-classic August 26, 2011 0

A big congrats on our Gold, Michelle! #9634125

Bojan Bencic level-classic August 26, 2011 0

Congratulations, Michelle! #9634169

Phyllis H. Burchett August 26, 2011 0

BIG congrats Michelle on this fantastic winner!!! #9634230

Tiia Vissak August 26, 2011 0

Congratulations! #9634238

Renata Gusciora August 26, 2011 0

Huge congratulations on your fabulous Winner,Michelle!!!:-) #9634287

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 26, 2011 0

Congratulations on this amazing Winner, Michelle! WTG, my friend! #9634316

Mitch Spence level-classic August 26, 2011 0

I can see this pretty gold just fine, Michelle. I do think you ought to go find this guy now and give him his own tomato plant as a reward. #9634363

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 26, 2011 0

Big congratulations on this great 2nd Place Gold Winner Michelle!

jo ann c. #9634431

Monnie Ryan August 26, 2011 0

Congratulations on your winning image, Michelle! #9634457

Val Feldman level-classic August 26, 2011 0

Oy Vey! :) I missed this one as a Finalist...loved it first go-around and happy to see a well-deserved Gold attached to it now!! Huge congratulations, Michelle! #9634460

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 26, 2011 0

wonderful winner, congratulations Michelle!!! #9634516

Ming Liu August 26, 2011 0

Congratulations on your gold:) #9634637

Debra R. Harder August 26, 2011 0

I remember this fabulous image! Huge congratulations, Michelle, on your OUTSTANDING GOLD WINNER! Deb #9634696

Danny B. Head August 26, 2011 0

Such a grand winner! Congrats, Michelle! #9634790

Jessica Jenney August 26, 2011 0

Congratulations, Michelle on your amazing win! #9634878

Lorna Shutter August 26, 2011 0

CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place Win, Michelle!!!!! :)
Photobucket #9634901

Stephen Zacker August 26, 2011 0

Fantastic macro. Congratulations #9634948

Thomas E. Hinds August 26, 2011 0

Huge congratulations, Michelle, on a well deserved Winner! #9635096

Deborah Lewinson level-addict August 27, 2011 0

So glad to see this get the gold, Michelle!

Hardy congrats on this brilliant winner!
Debby #9635298

David Phalen August 27, 2011 0

BIG Congrats on a fantastic Winner!! #9635339

Tammy Espino August 27, 2011 0

Big congrats on your winner~ :) #9635542

Carolyn Keiser August 27, 2011 0

Wow, fantastic, Michelle! A big congratulations!!! #9635549

Wanda B. Anderson August 27, 2011 0

This one's a beauty! A well-deserved win! Congratulations! #9635577

Mary Timman August 27, 2011 0

Huge Congratulations on a fantastic Winner! #9635674

Bunny Snow August 27, 2011 0

Fantastic capture, sharp and detailed, perfect for a fantastic winner. Sorry about the cherry tomatoes in its V-8 before it went over the fence. But, that proves it was an organic tomato and you've done something wonderful for your body and the earth.

Now, it's time to reward you for your actions, and congratulate you on your prize winning creation! #9635693

Rona L. Schwarz August 27, 2011 0

I never even got around to congratulating you on this Finalist, Michelle :( ! But getting to congratulate you on this GOLD WINNER is even better! Truly an inspirational macro and very fine image! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ON THE GOLD! #9635733

Mary Dimitriw level-classic August 27, 2011 0

I missed this one before Michelle!! Simply awesome capture, congrats on your wonderful winner! #9635734

Jack Gaskin August 27, 2011 0

I TIP THAT Oh God Hat to you ;0) !!!
Congrats on a well deserved win

Jack #9635850

Michele Peterson level-classic August 27, 2011 0

Lol, what a story! Fantastic image, great details and perfect timing on getting that s-curve! Congratulations Michelle, on this super win!! #9635881

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe August 27, 2011 0

Congratulations on your win Michelle! #9635886

Stan Kwasniowski August 27, 2011 0

Michelle, congratulations #9635906

Ann Coates level-classic August 27, 2011 0

Yeehah Michelle, so pleased to see this with the GOLD it deserves, congratulations. #9635933

Robert K. Bemus level-classic August 27, 2011 0

Congratulations on your Win, Michelle!! #9635954

Mary K. Robison August 27, 2011 0

This is a superb capture, Michelle.
Congratulations on your well earned win! #9636082

Kerry Penn level-classic August 27, 2011 0

Darned old buggers! If nothing else, at least you got a great shot from one of them. :) #9636249

Carol Eade level-classic August 27, 2011 0

Beautiful macro, congratulations on your Second Place Gold, Michelle! #9636370

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 27, 2011 0

Fantastic closeup winner, Michelle; love the details on the body--those little 'eye' patterns are amazing. Congratulations! #9636442

Christine Lobsinger level-classic August 27, 2011 0

Fantastic WINNER - Congrats to you Michelle!!!
Smiling CHRIS #9636641

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic August 27, 2011 0

Congratulations Michelle #9636647

Patricia A. Casey level-classic August 27, 2011 0

Congratulations, Michelle....great story, great title and great capture! Cheers =^..^= #9636771

Marijana Fajgl August 27, 2011 0

Big congratulations on your well deserved winner, Michelle! #9636916

Diane E. Deming level-classic August 27, 2011 0

A BIG congratulations on this superb winner, Michelle. Once again the colors and details are outstanding! #9637180

Emile Abbott level-classic August 27, 2011 0

Huge congratulation on your golden winner, Michelle WTG #9637372

Kathy Cline August 28, 2011 0

Love it!
Well deserved Michelle!!
#9637690

Mike Clime August 28, 2011 0

Congratulations on your winner, Michelle! #9637803

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic August 28, 2011 0

I think I just lost interest in my glass of V8! This is just awesome, Michelle. Huge Congrats! #9637899

Jeffrey R. Bange August 28, 2011 0

Congratulations Michelle on your second place gold, well deserved. #9637914

Glenn E. Traver August 28, 2011 0

Congratulations Michelle, at least he was photogenic, well captured. "::::" and tossed. Yes this is a Beautiful Winner ~ GT #9638028

Sharon Sawyer August 28, 2011 0

WTG, Michelle!!! HUGE congratulations on your amazing and well deserved winner! #9638045

Ken Jarvis August 28, 2011 0

Big congrats on your winner! #9638269

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic August 28, 2011 0

Big congrats on your gold win Michelle! #9638358

Brett Dolsen August 28, 2011 0

Congratulations on your superb winner Michelle!! #9638363

Ujjwal Mukherjee August 28, 2011 0

AWESOME image and Winner!! HUGE Congratulations,Michelle!!!! #9638487

Terry Cervi level-deluxe August 28, 2011 0

This is a fantastic macro, Michelle, and so worthy of a win! Congrats to you! #9638594

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 28, 2011 0

Photobucket

ON THIS FANTASTIC GOLF WIN Michelle!

(I miss out on so many great images in the summer!!! So sorry!!! Well, better late than never, right?)

I love the eye balls all over him. I wonder what the creator was thinking when he made this bug? He must have been thinking about Egypt? HA!

I laughed when you said they are less happy now...Over the fence! Hope you preened a few tomatoes for yourself in the end, those darned vermin.

You know...The one great thing was that this little macro portrait went GOLD. NEVER tell them they are "famous" now or they will come back for an encore! :D

-Laura :D #9638612

ALLEN O. HOWARD August 28, 2011 0

WOW!!! Congratulations to you and this fantastic finalist/winner Michelle!!! #9639082

David M. Montero August 28, 2011 0

Congratulations Michelle. WTG! #9639146

Nadia Paul August 29, 2011 0

Wonderful capture Michelle - congrats on your win! #9639707

Linda Blair August 29, 2011 0

Great winning image...congratulations!! #9640537

Tarun Bose August 29, 2011 0

Congrats for your winner, Michelle. #9640765

Patti Coblentz August 29, 2011 0

An incredible macro, Michelle...congratulations on your gold win!! What a fun thread, too :)) #9641053

frank w. degenhardt August 30, 2011 0

Well, it got your tomato but at least it got you a Second Place Win. CONGRATULATIONS my friend. #9641701

Mick Burkey August 30, 2011 0

Great capture, Michelle! Congratulations on your well-deserved win!! #9643256

Ian M. Hill September 01, 2011 0

Stunning Michelle,congratulations on your win. #9645256

Merna L. Nobile September 01, 2011 0


Great photographers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.
Congratulations for your achievement, August, 25, 2011. Merna
#9645406

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic September 01, 2011 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!

UB. #9645687

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic September 01, 2011 0

Congrats on your gold winner Michelle. Well deserved. #9645803

Renee Doyle September 04, 2011 0

Belated but BIG congrats to you Michelle on this wonderful winner!! #9652272

Shandel Brown September 05, 2011 0

What a beautiful shot Michelle! It looks like it has eyes all over it's body! #9654040

John C. Ensign October 07, 2011 0

Wow I love this shot as do many others! I can see why it's a winner. #9721088

Karen Rosenblum level-classic January 09, 2012 0

Another fabulous winner!!!! Wow! :) #9909789

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 23, 2016 1

Have always loved this one, Michelle! Fantastic job! #11450480

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 23, 2016 0

What a wonderful thread to remind us that we are family and that we love your work. And now your little pals have gone DOUBLE GOLD! Congratulations on all of your wonderful story telling work, Michelle! -Laura :D #11450717

Gaurav Kapoor level-classic May 22, 2016 0

amazing shot #11477115

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