Inspiring Photo: Moonlight Swim #1937681

Moonlight Swim [Contest Finalists June 2006]

Uploaded: April 04, 2006 10:09:17

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Taken in Reston, Virginia on Sunday

Dedicated to my daughter...today is Melinda's birthday. I couldn't be prouder of my daughter...

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Glenn E. Urquhart April 04, 2006 0

Good eye, great capture and composition, Gail! Very Beautiful! Cheers, Glenn. #420518

Carla Metzler April 04, 2006 0

Wonderful composition and colors!Beautiful capture, Gail! #2606487

Colleen Braun April 04, 2006 0

very pretty... #2606493

Andrea Bonsack April 04, 2006 0

Such a beautiful photo. Love everything about it. Andrea. #2606508

Judyann Plante April 04, 2006 0

Beautiful capture, Gail! Wonderful color, lighting and composition. #2606510

Jim Huffield April 04, 2006 0

Gorgeous image Gail, very well done. Jim #2606552

Karen Engelbreth April 04, 2006 0

Wonderful, dreamy image, Gail! #2606580

Mary E. McCabe April 04, 2006 0

Lovely, Gail!:p #2606616

Jenny Bosmans April 04, 2006 0

So very beautiful, Gail!! Love the colors and the mood!! And Happy Birthday Melinda!! :) #2606620

Gail Vitikacs April 04, 2006 0

Thank you Mary, Karen, Jim, Judyann, Andrea, Colleen, Carla, and Glenn! #2606623

Mary L. Graham April 04, 2006 0

Lovely Capture Gail!! =) #2606636

Paul Michko April 04, 2006 0

What a beautifully magical image for this dedication, Gail. Very Big Happy Birthday, Melinda. #2606637

Paul E. Earl April 04, 2006 0

Gorgeous image and beautiful dedication! #2606655

Jeff Robinson April 04, 2006 0

Nicely done Gail! Jeff #2606675

Roxanne M. Bubar April 04, 2006 0

Gail this is gorgeous. Happy Birthday to your daughter. #2606693

Colette M. Metcalf April 04, 2006 0

GORGEOUS!! Happy Birthday Melinda! #2606822

Melissa A. Mannon April 04, 2006 0

very elegant! love the blue tone! #2606836

Allison & John Overton April 04, 2006 0

Wow! Superb shot Gale #2606856

Dennis Flanagan April 04, 2006 0

Stunning shot Gail, one of your best. I like everything about it. Happy B-Day Mel. #2606965

Ken Smith April 04, 2006 0

Wow Gail. Beautiful colors. I'm sure the lighting was a challenge, and the swan is perfectly exposed. Love the water colors and reflection. This is a winner. And happy Birthday to Melinda! #2607003

Ray Thoms April 04, 2006 0

Beautifully done Gail...excellent work, and happy birthday to your daughter.....

Ray #2607080

Ray Clarke April 04, 2006 0

A wonderful dedication Gail, I love the colour of the water against the swan (ac) #2607095

Pamela Shane April 04, 2006 0

Simply beautiful Gail - love the lighting, & color tones in this. Happy
Birthday to your daughter!! :) #2607141

Karen Slagle April 04, 2006 0

This is so pretty and your daughter will love this. #2607342

Deb Holmes-Hatfield April 04, 2006 0

Elegant and stunning, Gail, what a nice birthday tribute to your daughter! #2607577

Jenny D April 04, 2006 0

Very beautiful shot! #2607603

Su Sana E. P April 04, 2006 0

What a beautiful image and dedication, Gail!! I'm sure that she'll be delighted to see this sweet present!! Happy birthday to your daughter. #2607612

Shelly A. Van Camp April 04, 2006 0

Happy Birthday, Dear Melinda!!! Hope its the best! This is a beautiful picture, Gail!! #2607840

Pat Gamwell April 04, 2006 0

Gorgeous image, Gail! The moon reflection is awesome! No one can artifically create "moonglow" as beautifully as the real thing! This is SUPERB! #2608200

Terry L. Ellis April 04, 2006 0

Very striking image, Gail! Happy Birthday to your fantastic daughter, Melinda!!! #2608206

Jill Odice April 04, 2006 0

A wonderful birthday card! happy bday Melinda! #2608337

Renee Doyle April 04, 2006 0

Gorgeous image and wonderful dedication Gail!!! Happy birthday Melinda!!!!
#2608474

Rakesh Syal April 04, 2006 0

Simply superb, Gail, love the hues of blues!!! #2608576

John Connolly April 04, 2006 0

Remarkable colors and composition, Gail! All up, a beautiful image.
Happy Birthday Melinda! #2608823

Paula Dwyer April 04, 2006 0

Everything about this is Fantastic!!
Melinda Happy Birthday... :) #2608994

Vicki Hunt April 04, 2006 0

Daughters are special! I wish you could meet mine sometime right there on the "Hill"...she is a beginner photographer! Happy birthday, Melinda, and I love your Mother's image and dedication to you! #2609033

Gail Vitikacs April 05, 2006 0

Friends, thank you all for the wonderful comments and good wishes....my daughter really appreciated reading all of these lovely messages! #2609244

Laurence Saliba April 05, 2006 0

Perfect Birthday card for your daughter Gail!!! Happy Birthday Melinda!!!
Gail we will see this one again!!! Its a winner in my opinion!!! #2609622

Steven Gunnerson April 05, 2006 0

Very pretty Gail! I really like the effects on the water and lovely color. #2610035

Donna Roberts April 05, 2006 0

As a mother of three daughters myself I know how you feel.
This image is so beautiful Gail and a wonderful way to convey your feelings.
Hope you had a wonderful birthday Melinda - many happy returns from 'downunder'
:-) ddu
#2610051

Hendrik Storme April 05, 2006 0

Wow gail, this is so beautiful!!! #2610330

Bridgette B April 05, 2006 0

Gorgeous capture and dedication to your daughter!! #2610734

Linda D. Lester April 05, 2006 0

What a beautiful shot!!! Love the lighting! #2610871

Nina Shields April 05, 2006 0

Belated "HB" to Melinda; daughters are special! This shot is the essence of elegance and grace, beautifully presented and a very fitting dedication; super work! #2610872

Mary Swift April 05, 2006 0

Gorgeous image, Gail! Happy birthday to Melinda! #2612106

Darryl Wilkinson April 05, 2006 0

Striking image, Gail! BEAUTIFUL!!!
Happy Birthday Melinda :) #2612131

Kate Jackson April 05, 2006 0

How absolutely wonderful Gail! Hope Melinda had a great day! #2612401

Amy JACKSON April 05, 2006 0

Very beautiful image, Gail!!! Wonderful picture for Melinda! #2612605

Jamil Saliba April 05, 2006 0

Wonderful image and timing capturing the swan and the moon's reflection in the water , beautiful composition and dedication Gail
Happy Birthday to Melinda #2612612

Life Expressions April 06, 2006 0

Simply STUNNING! #2613112

Inge S. Lasmana April 06, 2006 0

Excellent exposure and lighting, Gail!
Happy Birthday to Melinda! #2613384

April 06, 2006 0

what a breathtaking photo thanks for sharing this stunning shot #2613533

Gail Vitikacs April 06, 2006 0

Thank you all...the comments were sooo sweet! Happy Shooting! #2613547

Daniel Diaz April 06, 2006 0

GORGEOUS Gail!!!! #2613946

Terry R. Hatfield April 07, 2006 0

I Really Like This One Its A Special Image, Well Done Gail:-) Happy Belated Birthday To Your Daughter:-) #2616532

Gail Vitikacs April 07, 2006 0

Thank you Terry and Daniel! #2616553

Roger Bernabo April 09, 2006 0

Such a BEAUTIFUL image to show your love and pride for your daughter! Great dedication!!! #2624600

Bill Wyatt April 26, 2006 0

Beautiful capture, Gail! Wonderful color, lighting and composition! #2691863

Rhonda Smith April 27, 2006 0

Gail this is just a breath taking shot.. Love it !! #2695400

Ariel Lepor April 28, 2006 0

Cool, Gail! How did you get that neat effect? It looks really nice. #2699207

Sam Britt June 30, 2006 0

Beautiful capture. Good lighting an color. This is a pleasantly peaceful image.

Sam #2971382

Barbara Helgason July 25, 2006 0

Congratulations on this beautifully lit finalist Gail! #3072533

Kenneth Mucke July 25, 2006 0

WAY TO GO Gail....Congrats on your finalist...we will se it again #3072734

Su Sana E. P July 25, 2006 0

Gail, Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist! #3073403

Life Expressions July 25, 2006 0

Congratulations on this beauty, Gail! #3073424

Lorraine A. Cook July 25, 2006 0

Congrats on this awesome finalist, Gail!<:)) #3073515

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 25, 2006 0

Really beautiful, congratulations on your finalist win!! #3073696

Judyann Plante July 25, 2006 0

Congratulations, Gail!!!

Judyann ><> #3074432

Ray Thoms July 25, 2006 0

Great capture, congratulations on your finalist!!!! #3074605

Terri L. Scribner July 25, 2006 0

Congrats on your finalist image!! #3075439

Laurence Saliba July 25, 2006 0

Congratulations Gail!!! #3075458

Anita Hogue July 25, 2006 0

Congratulations, Gail! Beautiful! #3075515

Karen Slagle July 25, 2006 0

Beautiful finalist, Gail. Big congrats... #3075620

Sharon King July 25, 2006 0

Congrats Gail on this beauty! #3075624

Terry L. Ellis July 25, 2006 0

Gail, congratulations on this gorgeous finalist!!! #3075750

Ken Smith July 25, 2006 0

Gail, congratulations on this and best of luck in the next round. Outstanding job!! #3075932

Gail Vitikacs July 25, 2006 0

Thank you all of the fabulous comments!!! Best of luck to all of you! #3076296

Pat Gamwell July 25, 2006 0

Breathtaking! BIG CONGRATS, Gail! #3076978

Bill Wyatt July 25, 2006 0

Congratulations on your finalist, Gail! This is so beautiful and peaceful! #3077410

Jenny Bosmans July 25, 2006 0

Congratulations on another beautiful finalist, Gail! :) #3078069

Sandy Stigliano July 25, 2006 0

Congratulations! #3078324

Jill Odice July 25, 2006 0

Congrats again Gail :-) #3078409

Ronald F. Fischer July 25, 2006 0

Congratulations on this well deserved finalist!! #3078713

Hendrik Storme July 25, 2006 0

Congratulations on your finalist!!! #3079226

Vicki Hunt July 25, 2006 0

Way to go, girl! #3079351

Renee Doyle July 25, 2006 0

Many congratulations Gail on this gorgous finalist!!! #3079477

Tressie Davis July 25, 2006 0

Beautiful image Gail, congrats on this finalist! #3079957

Linda D. Lester July 25, 2006 0

Beautiful...Congratulations!. #3080142

Sandra Freyler July 25, 2006 0

COngratulation, Gail! :) #3080215

Tarun Bose July 26, 2006 0

Congrats Gail for being a finalist. #3080570

Nancy L. Green July 26, 2006 0

Gail, did I miss this one? Congratulations!! This is absolutely stunning!! #3080953

Jack R. Perry July 26, 2006 0

Great Gail, I guess I had missed this. #3081366

Carla Metzler July 26, 2006 0

Congratulations, Gail! Beautiful! #3081597

Rakesh Syal July 26, 2006 0

Great job!! Congrats, Gail!! #3082228

Pamela Shane July 26, 2006 0

Congratulations Gail on this finalist!
:) #3082302

Gail Vitikacs July 26, 2006 0

Thank you ALL!!! Love reading these comments...best of luck to all of you! #3082397

Ross Throndson July 26, 2006 0

Congratulations, Gail, on this Very Beautiful Finalist...Best of Luck to You!! :^) #3083898

Sam Britt July 26, 2006 0

Congratulations, Gail!! #3085917

Lavone Vannoy July 27, 2006 0

Ooooh-WOW~~Exquisitely beautiful!

Congratulations too!!! :) #3086753

Marilyn K. Lincecum July 27, 2006 0

Congratulations Gail...this is absolutely stunning. I don't know how I missed this one, but good luck in the next round !! #3087619

Nadya Johnson July 27, 2006 0

Exquisite, Gail! Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist! #3089043

Darryl Wilkinson July 27, 2006 0

Gail, Congratulations on your terrific finalist awards this month! WTG! #3091086

Carol Sawyer August 05, 2006 0

What a beautiful capture Gail!!! congratulations. #3126791

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