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Uploaded: January 05, 2008 10:50:08
---For the Digital Darkroom---
Extensive layer work applied
(Hope it isn't too dramatic for you all,lol!)
Have a terrific weekend :))))
Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 27.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Donald K. Cherry January 05, 2008 0
Wonderful image and PS work, Jennifer! #822152
Les Rhoades
January 05, 2008
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Dominick M. Dimacale
January 05, 2008
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Dominick #5294186
Stefania Barbier
January 05, 2008
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Laurence Saliba
January 05, 2008
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Paul E. Earl January 05, 2008 0
Fantastic, Jennifer. #5294297Ray Clarke January 05, 2008 0
Great PS work Jennifer!!!(R)Debbie Hartley January 05, 2008 0
This is really beautiful Jennifer! Love it! #5294312Margaret R. Barry January 05, 2008 0
Fantastic image, Jennifer. Your PS work is amazing! #5294324Chua Wee Boo January 05, 2008 0
Beautiful PS works,Jennifer! #5294356Jennifer L. Alder January 05, 2008 0
Thanks BP Friends! :) #5294359Anita Hogue January 05, 2008 0
Stunning image, Jennifer! #5294429
Karen E. Michaels
January 05, 2008
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Erin Appelbaum January 05, 2008 0
More great PS work Jen. Fabulous image. Peter #5294453Brett Dolsen January 05, 2008 0
Timeless Image Jennifer!!Bill Wyatt January 05, 2008 0
Very creative, like the effects too! #5294554Carol Sawyer January 05, 2008 0
Beautiful work, Jennifer! #5294569Graeme yew Chow January 05, 2008 0
Wonderful layer of images, got to very patient with your works and it paid off, Jennifer. #5294790Kathy Reeves January 05, 2008 0
Another one of your into my favorites!!!Mary Timman January 05, 2008 0
Oh Love it! You did a fantastic job with this. Love all the layers and texture and you still kept all the great detail in those beautiful big eyes. #5294914Jessica Jenney January 05, 2008 0
Stunning work, Jennifer! Beautiful layering, tones and translucent quality! #5294918Emily E. Bem January 05, 2008 0
Too dramatic??? TOO DRAMATIC??? There is no such thing...ha ha! :)))) GREAT edit! The tones and textures are a delight! #5294980
Laurie Daily
January 05, 2008
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Ujjwal Mukherjee January 05, 2008 0
Whatever it is, I am speechless, my friend! A masterpiece!! #5295037Tiia Vissak January 05, 2008 0
Very original! Well done! #5295061Danielle Fuller January 05, 2008 0
Interesting, yes...Too much...NO...we can handle it..LOL :) Again I like the creativity! #5295070
Lee Canham
January 05, 2008
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Sam Britt January 05, 2008 0
Very dramatic, but not too dramatic. Wonderful Digital Darkroom work on this portrait, Jennifer. #5295198
Su Sana E. P
January 05, 2008
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Claudia Kuhn
January 05, 2008
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Jennifer L. Alder January 05, 2008 0
WOW-- You guys are all so sweet and supportive. I just hesitate to post this layer work here, so I really appreciate the kind words!! :)Denise M. Snyder January 05, 2008 0
This is just stunning Jennifer!!!!!! #5295344Melissa Olsen January 05, 2008 0
FANTASTIC Jen!!! Excellent post processing my friend!!! #5295456Cassie L. Woodlee January 05, 2008 0
WOW OMG I LOVE THIS!!!!!!! OUTSTANDING DD work Jennifer!!!!!!!!!!! #5295824Deb Koskovich January 05, 2008 0
Jen, I LOVE these new effects you are using! Why would you hesitate, girl? You are CUTTING-EDGE! #5295845
Teresa Burnett
January 05, 2008
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Kay E. Mahoney
January 05, 2008
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Elida Gutierrez
January 05, 2008
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Sandi Swiridoff January 05, 2008 0
Wow - lots of comments on this one! I'm in good company when I say that the drama is what MAKES this image! You are the Drama Queen! :) #5296462Melissa McCabe January 05, 2008 0
Outstanding!!!! Very moody and dramatic!!Nancy (Peaches) Harker January 05, 2008 0
Looks like a winner to me, AWSOME DDR work Jennifer!!! AWSOME image! #5296483Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 05, 2008 0
Very clever work Jen, she is so beautiful!!! Best of luck! #5297013Judy A. Lawhon January 05, 2008 0
Great PS work, Jennifer....certainly not over the top for me!! #5297136Mary K. Robison January 06, 2008 0
Striking image, Jennifer! A superb example of how the right effects can jump a photo from everyday to excellent!Michelle L. Frick January 06, 2008 0
Wow - so beautifully crafted Jennifer! I love the tones and textures - WTG! #5297364
Patrick Rouzes
January 06, 2008
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Beverly A. Wright January 06, 2008 0
Never to dramatic Jennifer!! I love every aspect of this! The effects are
Angie Sidles
January 06, 2008
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Melissa G. Meiselman January 06, 2008 0
Your effects makes for a portrait of mystery and darkness, Jennifer!! Wonderful editing on this!! #5298272Jennifer L. Alder January 06, 2008 0
Wow--- THANKS ALL!!! :) #5298364Colleen Farrell January 06, 2008 0
FANTASTIC DD work, Jennifer--you have real talent, girl! #5298492frank w. degenhardt January 06, 2008 0
Jennifer- A masterpiece that is now in my favorites. Anything that I could write would not come close to doing this justice.
Robert K. Bemus
January 06, 2008
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Jamie Elliott January 06, 2008 0
Wow!! Your work absolutely amazes me!! I love each and every picture in your gallery. Every one of them are truly beatiful!! #5298643Barbara Waldoch January 06, 2008 0
Very dramatic, Jennifer, great work! #5299040
Tressie Davis
January 06, 2008
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Brandi-Lee Cester January 06, 2008 0
I love it!!!!!!It makes me so impatient when it comes to learning how to fully use my photoshop. I have all these ideas and no knowhow to get the results. Not the case with you, your work amazes me, and as for drama...bring it on, I love it!!!This one goes straight into my favourites. Awesome work Jennifer. #5299185
Tressie Davis
January 06, 2008
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Girish Vaghela
January 06, 2008
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Nadine A. Lewis January 06, 2008 0
WOW...this is FANTASTIC Jennifer!!!! I LOVE what you've done to this!!!! <>< #5299280Shannon D. Miller January 06, 2008 0
WOW! This is FANTASTIC Jennifer, the treatment and effects are amazing!Erika Haight January 06, 2008 0
Outstanding work Jennifer! Adding to my fav's~~~ erika #5300068Debra R. Harder January 06, 2008 0
You've done it again, Jen! This is OUTSTANDING! I love the effects! Beautiful work, as always! Deb #5300214Sue Marshall January 06, 2008 0
I LOVE what you did here Jen this looks incredible!!! :-) #5300592Shari Kelly January 06, 2008 0
Jennifer---this truly is ghostly..Karen Walzer January 07, 2008 0
Great image! #5301547Susan Fox January 07, 2008 0
Wonderful PS work! Love the textures and tones. #5301773Bill Knaps January 07, 2008 0
Great work Jennifer. Bill #5301964Sue McLeod January 07, 2008 0
STUNNING image, Jennifer! I love it! It reminds me of the childrens book 'Rowan of Rin'- have you seen it? #5302521Jennifer L. Alder January 07, 2008 0
WOW! I cannot believe this image has 9 favorites-- you all are just amazingly supportive and I really appreicate it! :)Alexis Yobbagy January 07, 2008 0
AWESOME!!! AMAZING!!! SUPERB!!! This is done with such finesse!!!! #5304404Cary Rogers January 07, 2008 0
Another magnificent portrait, Jennifer! I can easily see this as a book-cover photo for a poignant, "coming-of-age" novel. :-) #5305614Avril Young January 08, 2008 0
OMG...this is outstanding...wow!!Jessie L. Cole January 08, 2008 0
Wowwwwwwwww this is simply amazing work...! Awesome job Jenn....! #5308566Vicki L. Filippin January 08, 2008 0
Drama? What drama? I could barely look beyond her eyes they are so mesmerizing!Nemil B. Chabebe January 09, 2008 0
Not dramatic, but enigmatic, there is a mix of old/new and good feelings. I see her like she's looking at herself in an old mirror. She has an angelic tender expression. Your PS work is outstanding. #5311980William F. Clair January 10, 2008 0
A work of art!!! Powerful. #5317593
Lisa J. Boulden
January 10, 2008
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Rosemary Buffoni January 10, 2008 0
Emotional and powerful. Beautiful work. I have been viewing your gallery - you do gorgeous work.Jennifer L. Alder January 10, 2008 0
Oh, thanks so much everyone... :) #5319530ALLEN O. HOWARD January 12, 2008 0
Beautifully done Jennifer. A HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE winner to me! #5328987Sarah F. Myers January 29, 2008 0
This photo is so beautifully striking. The texture is amazing and her eyes are, WOW, I am speechless. #5414442Hurk (Steve) Hurkett January 30, 2008 0
Awesome capture and PS work, Jennifer .. Well Done!! #5417086Danielle Fuller February 22, 2008 0
Great proccessing on this Jen and congrats on the finalist! Good luck in the next round! #5532980Jessie L. Cole February 22, 2008 0
Woooooooooo Hoooooooooo I knew it....! Congrats #5533083Margaret R. Barry February 22, 2008 0
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Jennifer! #5533535
Linda D. Lester
February 22, 2008
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Elida Gutierrez
February 22, 2008
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Michelle L. Frick February 23, 2008 0
Congratulations Jen!!! Oh sooooo happy for you and your beautiful work! #5534043Erin Appelbaum February 23, 2008 0
Congratulations Jennifer. Well deserved. Peter #5534180Jessica Jenney February 23, 2008 0
YAY!!! Congratulations to you on this gorgeous finalist, Jennifer! #5534344Nancy (Peaches) Harker February 23, 2008 0
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOEugenio Diaz February 23, 2008 0
CONGRATULATIONS Jennifer on this well deserved Finalist!!!Good Luck in the next round!!!! #5534832
Janet McNeil
February 23, 2008
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Marina Moore February 23, 2008 0
Congratulations Jennifer!!! Awesome work! Wonderful portrait of your beautiful niece! :) #5535273Mary K. Robison February 23, 2008 0
EX-cellent portrait, Jennifer!Cassie L. Woodlee February 23, 2008 0
Congratulations on this amazing and beautiful finalist, Jennifer!!!!! #5535563
Angie Sidles
February 23, 2008
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Barbara Waldoch February 23, 2008 0
Congratulations on this outstanding finalist, Jennifer! #5536245Jeana Clark February 23, 2008 0
Big Congrats Jen!!!
WELL DESERVED!!!!
~J~ #5536316
Su Sana E. P
February 23, 2008
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Shannon D. Miller February 23, 2008 0
YAY!!! CONGRATULATIONS Jennifer!!! This picture is AMAZING!!! #5536374Brett Dolsen February 23, 2008 0
Congrats Jennifer and good luck!!Ujjwal Mukherjee February 23, 2008 0
CONGRATS,Jen on your wonderful finalist!! #5536408
Laurence Saliba
February 23, 2008
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Debra R. Harder February 23, 2008 0
WTG, Jen, on this SPECTACULAR finalist! This is so amazingly beautiful...you go girl! Deb #5536768
Laura L. Gonzales
February 23, 2008
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Renee Doyle February 23, 2008 0
Incredible work here Jen!!! Congratulations!! #5537084Dr. Harmeet Singh February 23, 2008 0
Congrats,Jennifer. #5537216Deb Koskovich February 23, 2008 0
Kudos to you, Jen! #5537619Tiia Vissak February 23, 2008 0
Congratulations! #5537904Sam Britt February 23, 2008 0
Congratulations, Jennifer! #5538053Amanda Chapman February 23, 2008 0
You KNOW I love this one, Jen!!!!Congrats on your finalist!! #5538100
"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar February 23, 2008 0
Jen, wow on the comments!! bIG CONGRATS on this amazing finalist my friend!! #5538501Mukesh Srivastava February 23, 2008 0
Well done Jennifer!! CONGRATES for finalist. #5538682Jennifer L. Taranto February 23, 2008 0
C o n g r a t s *** #5538831Nadya Johnson February 23, 2008 0
Extremely stunning, Jennifer! Congratulations on your outstanding finalist! #5538873
Girish Vaghela
February 23, 2008
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Shari Kelly February 23, 2008 0
YOU ARE AWESOME GIRL!!!!
Patrick Rouzes
February 23, 2008
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Ken Smith
February 23, 2008
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MELODIE C. ROBERTS February 23, 2008 0
I Remember this one....
Cindy Bendush
February 23, 2008
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Kathy Reeves February 23, 2008 0
This could go all the way!!! Good luck in the next round~!! Congratulations on an awesome finalist!!! #5540569Bill Wyatt February 23, 2008 0
Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist! #5540966
Evy Johansen
February 24, 2008
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Carol Teal February 24, 2008 0
A lovely work of art Jennifer! ANd those eyes are incredible! Congrats on your wonderful finalist, my friend!! #5542461Lynne Morris February 24, 2008 0
WTG girl, this is an awesome finalist, huge congratulations Jennifer. #5542484Sarah F. Myers February 24, 2008 0
BEAUTIFUL!! CONGRATS #5543967Cheryl E. Molennor February 24, 2008 0
Congratulations!! #5544318Anna Diederich February 25, 2008 0
WTG, Jen!! Congratulations! #5546232Graeme yew Chow February 25, 2008 0
Huge congratulation! Jennifer. Hope for the best next round. #5547099Daniel E. Poetschlag February 26, 2008 0
This is something else, you did an amazing job with matching the texture with the expression of the eyes. this deserved to be a winner of gold! #5551932Datha Y. Thompson February 26, 2008 0
Congratulations Jennifer!!! WOW :0) WTG Girl!!! #5552275Sue McLeod February 26, 2008 0
Do I forsee gold?? Congrats Jennifer!!:) #5552283
Teresa Burnett
February 26, 2008
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Lisa J. Boulden
February 26, 2008
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Angie Sidles
February 26, 2008
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Michelle L. Frick February 26, 2008 0
Definitely not too dramatic Jen! WAY TO GO!!! Congratulations on the Gold!!! #5555615Jeana Clark February 26, 2008 0
~J~ #5555807
Cyn Valentine February 26, 2008 0
COngratulations JEnnifer..awesome winner!!!!! #5555821Nemil B. Chabebe February 26, 2008 0
Big congratulations!!!!!!!!! #5555857Teresa Norris February 26, 2008 0
Congratulations on this awesome and beautiful winner, Jennifer!!! #5555871Pat Gamwell February 26, 2008 0
Well deserved win, Jen! WooooHooo! #5555890Anna Diederich February 26, 2008 0
Huge Congrats on your fabulous win, Jen!! :) #5555955Margaret R. Barry February 26, 2008 0
Congratulations Jennifer! #5556127
Elida Gutierrez
February 26, 2008
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Trophy:
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Jessie L. Cole February 26, 2008 0
Jenn way to go ---> You Rock,,,Congrats on your win...! :) #5556275Judi Morrissey February 26, 2008 0
Yippeee! Way to go Jen! #5556284Anita Hogue February 26, 2008 0
Sure guess it wasn't too dramatic! Fabulous win! Congratulations! #5556351Joan Kocak February 26, 2008 0
Jen, CONGRATS! I love this and your effects are magical~~~~ #5556372Jessica Jenney February 26, 2008 0
Big congrats on this gorgeous win, Jennifer! I'm sure Melanie will be proud! #5556419Sue McLeod February 26, 2008 0
Yay! Well done Jennifer! #5556462
Linda D. Lester
February 26, 2008
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Terry L. Ellis
February 26, 2008
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Colleen Farrell February 26, 2008 0
WTG, Jennifer! Congratulations on your win!! I love ALL your dramatic, low-key, DD images!! #5556486
Claudia Kuhn
February 26, 2008
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MELODIE C. ROBERTS February 26, 2008 0
I See It Touched the Judges as Well
Janet McNeil
February 26, 2008
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"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar February 26, 2008 0
It's everybody's favorite, Jen!! BIG CONGRATS, ANOTHER ADDITION TO YOUR GOLDS, my friend!! WOOO-HOOo!!! #5556717Barbara Waldoch February 26, 2008 0
Congratulations, WTG, Jen! #5556790Nadya Johnson February 26, 2008 0
Congratulations on your stunning winner, Jennifer! #5556843Shannon D. Miller February 26, 2008 0
WTG Jennifer! CONGRATULATIONS on this dynamic photo! Much deserved girl! Shannon~ #5556886Melissa Olsen February 26, 2008 0
I'm so PROUD and HAPPY for you Jen!!!! This is such a well deserved win!!! Stunning DA work :) #5556943Linda Blair February 26, 2008 0
This is awesome...congratulations on your well deserved win!!!!!!!!! ☺ #5556964Nancy (Peaches) Harker February 26, 2008 0
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!Bill Wyatt February 26, 2008 0
WTG girl Congratulations on you wonderful winner! #5557064Debra R. Harder February 26, 2008 0
WTG, Jen! BIG CONGRATULATONS! You deserve it! Deb #5557186Christian Rosito February 27, 2008 0
Very Well deserved. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! A great great winner! #5557408
Kay E. Mahoney
February 27, 2008
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Jennifer L. Alder February 27, 2008 0
THANK YOU -- WOW! It really is an honor! There is incredible talent here at BP and it is just a thrill to recognized! I really appreciate it everyone. :)))))) #5557912
Su Sana E. P
February 27, 2008
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Philippe Vieux-Jeanton February 27, 2008 0
Congratulations on this poetic winner!! #5558009Sam Britt February 27, 2008 0
Congratulations on this winner, Jennifer! #5558056Mary K. Robison February 27, 2008 0
" There is such a haunting look to this ~ really stirs the emotions. I won't be surprised to see it again next month.."CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win, Jennifer! So happy for you!
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Jamie Elliott February 27, 2008 0
Huge Congrats Jennifer!! Very well deserved!! #5558182
Evy Johansen
February 27, 2008
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Reynaldo D. Reyes
February 27, 2008
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Patrick Rouzes
February 27, 2008
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Graeme yew Chow February 27, 2008 0
What a stunnning winner . Huge congratulation my friend. #5558737Dr. Harmeet Singh February 27, 2008 0
Heartiest congrats... #5558794William F. Clair February 27, 2008 0
Bravo!!!! Powerful image!!! #5558815Kathy L. Clark February 27, 2008 0
Way to go Jennifer. Congrats on this cool winner. #5558913
Laurence Saliba
February 27, 2008
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Renee Doyle February 27, 2008 0
Just awesome work!!! HUGE congrats to you Jen!!!! #5559089Jean E. Hildebrant February 27, 2008 0
Oh wow, Jennifer! Way to go! #5559164
Teresa Burnett
February 27, 2008
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Les Rhoades
February 27, 2008
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Robert K. Bemus
February 27, 2008
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Ujjwal Mukherjee February 27, 2008 0
HUGE congratulations,Jen on your outstanding Winner!! #5559654
Stefania Barbier
February 27, 2008
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Darryl Wilkinson February 27, 2008 0
Intense!! Beautiful work, Jen! Congratulations!! #5559826Colette M. Metcalf February 27, 2008 0
Congratulations to you Jennifer!!!! #5560498Kathy Reeves February 27, 2008 0
Awesome winner Jen!!! A well deserved and huge CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! #5560502Aimee S. McMaster February 27, 2008 0
...congratulations on your wonderful win, Jen.....Aimee #5560608David A. Simons February 27, 2008 0
Congratulations, Jennifer. You are good. Wow! :-) #5560939Ross Throndson February 27, 2008 0
Truly Amazing Work, Jen....Wow.....WTG!!! #5560959Emily E. Bem February 27, 2008 0
CONGRATS, girly! Good for you!!! :) #5561028Kristi A. Howson February 27, 2008 0
Congratulations on this wonderful Winner Jennifer!!! #5561988Jill Flynn February 27, 2008 0
Love what you've done here Jennifer. Wonderful work. Congratulations on your win! #5562152Alan L. Borror February 27, 2008 0
Congratulations on this awesome image, Jennifer! #5562321Sue Marshall February 27, 2008 0
HUGE congratulations Jen on your superb win!!! :-) #5563353Erin Appelbaum February 27, 2008 0
Awesome win Jennifer. Peter #5563530Christy B. Anderson February 28, 2008 0
Excellent Jen! Huge Congrats and great job! Definitly deserved! #5563679Cheryl E. Molennor February 28, 2008 0
Great job Jennifer!Congratulations! #5566934
Laurie Daily
February 28, 2008
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Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 29, 2008 0
A mood provoking image, a beautiful portrait and a stunning winning photograph. Excellent Jen, a huge congratulations!!! #5572963Judy A. Lawhon February 29, 2008 0
Fabulous win, Jennifer....congratulations!! #5574164paola A. Jofre February 29, 2008 0
Congratulations Jennifer!!!!!!! Dramatic image,love the how the eyes draw you in :) #5574178AMALIA Veralli March 01, 2008 0
Stunning image! Congrats! #5577236Georgeina M. Mckinney March 01, 2008 0
Wow! This is spectacular work. There seems to be a story writing itself when you look close. I love it!!! How did you do it? #5577254Bill Knaps March 24, 2008 0
Congrats on the Win Jen. Well Deserved. Bill #5687439
Reynaldo D. Reyes
March 25, 2008
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