Inspiring Photo: Melbourne Lights on the Yarra River #9954882

Melbourne Lights on the Yarra River

Uploaded: March 31, 2010 12:13:32

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Tammy M. Anderson March 31, 2010 0

The first of many comments on this beauty. This is perfect, Linda. A winner for March. #1253873

Agnes Fegan March 31, 2010 0

Gorgeous! #8499810

Jack Gaskin March 31, 2010 0

OUTSTANDING CAPTURE !!!!
Reflection is a BIG WOW !!!!

Happy Shooting
Jack #8499811

Courtenay Vanderbilt March 31, 2010 0

Absolutely stunning, Linda! I agree with Tammy! #8499812

Robert R. Goodman March 31, 2010 0

Hi Linda,WOW!!!That is absolutely gorgeous.That is a winner for sure,beautiful image!!!! #8499828

Anita Hogue March 31, 2010 0

WOW, such awesome colors and reflections!
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Mary Beth Aiello March 31, 2010 0

Spectacular, Linda. Perfection. I know we'll see this again...and again. #8499868

Douglas Pignet March 31, 2010 0

Beautiful capture of this lovely city...Very well done. #8499889

Ron McEwan March 31, 2010 0

You sure find the shots Linda, this is one terrific image WTG. #8499929

Jean-Pierre Ducondi March 31, 2010 0

Amazing light and reflection. Well done Linda.
JP #8499976

Hal Bambrick March 31, 2010 0

Awesome Work Here Linda!!!. #8500031

Danny B. Head March 31, 2010 0

Very nice, Linda. Melbourne is on my list (business) of places I need to visit. #8500085

David Phalen March 31, 2010 0

OMG Linda the light, POV, colors, clarity and reflections are amazing!! #8500188

Shelly A. Van Camp March 31, 2010 0

OH WOW....this is so amazing!! Beautiful colors and reflections!! #8500343

Diane Pignet March 31, 2010 0

How beautiful is that image...OMG....everything about it is just grand......WTG Diane #8500378

Michael G. Marshall March 31, 2010 0

Wonderful night image, Linda! Excellent comp and light! Michael #8500413

Gina Cormier March 31, 2010 0

Magnificent work!!!!!! I see winner here!!! #8500446

Jack R. Perry March 31, 2010 0

Beautifully captured Linda. Side note about the covered bridges, Ohio has 136 CBs considered historic, I have a project to photograph all of them. I have just 29 to go and that project is planned to be completed this weekend. #8500451

Daniella Puente March 31, 2010 0

Awesome Linda!!! #8500472

Rona L. Schwarz March 31, 2010 0

WOW! What a super capture of Melbourne! The reflections, lights, clarity and color are just fantastic! Instant favorite and winner for sure! #8500596

Mike Clime March 31, 2010 0

Wow, such beautiful lights, colors and reflections! #8500716

Kathy Salerni March 31, 2010 0

How cow!! What a gorgeous reflection image, Linda! The vivid colors, reflections, and clarity are out of this world!! #8500741

Ken Smith March 31, 2010 0

You closed out the month very strong with potential gold medals all over the place. Perfect work...and I like the glassy look of the water. Beautiful, Linda! #8500953

MELODIE C. ROBERTS March 31, 2010 0

Outstanding Linda
So Pristine!!
Fabulous light and reflections #8500982

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna April 01, 2010 0

INCREDIBLE, Linda!!! The color, lighting and details are magnificent!!! :-) k #8501239

Ellen Hodges April 01, 2010 0

Outstanding capture, Linda! So very beautiful! Wow image!!!!! #8501303

Renee Doyle April 01, 2010 0

Awesome colours and that reflection is beautiful!!!!! Stunning nightscape Linda!! Hope we see this again!! #8501521

frank w. degenhardt April 01, 2010 0

Linda- Well it seems that we are all in agreement. You have WOWed us all with this dazzling, beautiful,night time scene. I am not even sure how you do this, but the results are worth learning. The colors are so beautiful, the lights enchanting. I love how you lead us across the water and the reflections are so special. The pier running down the left side is one of the elements that add so much depth to the picture. Even the sky is awesome. Post card perfect. Stunning work my friend.
Have a wonderful day, you take care of yourself, enjoy. #8501559

Barbara Waldoch April 01, 2010 0

It's a beauty, Linda! #8501645

Tommy E. Burgess April 01, 2010 0

Nothing short of stunning Linda!! Very beautiful capture!! #8501665

Debra R. Harder April 02, 2010 0

I agree with Tommy...this is truly STUNNING, Linda! What a magnificent sight!! The colors are incredible...and I love the reflections and excellent details. BEAUTIFUL!! jsb #8505274

Kara L. Hendricks April 02, 2010 0

Count me in on the WINNER train!! WOW Linda!!! #8506019

Carolyn J. Connolly April 04, 2010 0

Exquisite twilight Melbourne City-scape and Yarra River-scape capture, Linda!! The reflection, colours, 'mood', light and composition here all are just exceptional!! I'm glad that you enjoyed your sojourn here Downunder!! :o) #8508747

Lori Carlson April 12, 2010 0

Top notch exposure and shot, Linda!! Love it! =) #8527022

Ken Smith April 20, 2010 0

What??? No finalist from March? Geeezzz!! :-) #8555621

Sharon Day April 27, 2010 0

Gorgeous!!!!!! #8574223

Shawn Jennings May 24, 2010 0

Such fantastic color on this, Linda! Congratulations on your finalist! #8634997

Danny B. Head May 24, 2010 0

Beautiful shot of Melbourne! Congrats! #8635121

Jeana Clark May 25, 2010 0

Sure to see again!!!
Way To Go!!!!!
Congrats on this fabulous Finalist!!!
~J~ #8635545

Carol Eade May 25, 2010 0
Congratulations, Linda, this is stunning! #8636130

Anne McKinnell May 25, 2010 0
OOOOOOOOooooo! W O W!!!! #8637112

Renee Doyle May 25, 2010 0
Yeah!!! Thrilled to see this one again Linda!!! What a great capture!! What a fun night :-)
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Stefania Barbier May 25, 2010 0
breathtakingly beautiful... congratulations! #8638340

Ken Smith May 25, 2010 0
What a view...beautiful. Congrats, Linda! #8638885

Courtenay Vanderbilt May 25, 2010 0
Beautiful, Linda! Congrats again! #8639427

Amy M. Wilson May 25, 2010 0
Congrats on this fabulous Finalist, Linda!! #8640045

Elida Gutierrez May 25, 2010 0

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!

The best luck for your FINALIST!!!
#8640935

May 25, 2010 0
So colorful! #8641205

Anita Hogue May 25, 2010 0
A gorgeous reflecting image with wonderful colors Linda! Congratulations on this and all your finalist! #8641492

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 26, 2010 0
Good for you Linda, this is gorgeous! Congratulations on your finalist!!! #8642611

Kathy Cline May 26, 2010 0
This one better WIN
Congrats
#8642729

Usman M. Bajwa May 26, 2010 0
HUGE HUGE CONGRATZ ON WINNING THE MOST COVETED PRIZE OF THE MONTH. THIS ONE IS SO DESERVING, LINDA.
UB. #8642827

Bonnie C. Lackey May 26, 2010 0
Ditto, Linda! You have become such an accomplished photographer and this is proof of that! #8642830

Renee Doyle May 26, 2010 0
WooHooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you!!!!!!!! HUGE congrats - WHAT AN AWESOME GRAND PRIZE WINNER!!!! #8642834

Cindy Bendush May 26, 2010 0
Huge Congratulations on this exceptional GRAND PRIZE WINNER Linda! WTG!!! #8642836

Linda D. Lester May 26, 2010 0
WOW!!! Someone woke me up to tell me this.....yeah!!!! :) Thank you all!
I'm so excited!!!
I would have never had this shot if it wasn't for Renee and Barry! Thank you!!! #8642862

Bojan Bencic May 26, 2010 0
Congratulations on this spectacular win, Linda. Amazing photo. #8642865

Karim Abiali May 26, 2010 0
Congrat Linda, very well done. #8642903

Denny E. Barnes May 26, 2010 0
Outstanding, Linda! BIG CONGRATULATIONS on your beautiful and well deserved GRAND PRIZE WIN!! Fantastic image!!!! #8642907

Lynne Morris May 26, 2010 0
Wooo Hoooo WTG Linda, Huge Congratulations on your Grand Prize win, amazing work. #8642954

ALLEN O. HOWARD May 26, 2010 0
Congratulations Linda! A great grand prize winner! #8642962

Stefania Barbier May 26, 2010 0
WOOOOOOHOOOOOO Linda! WTG on your AMAZING GP!!! CONGRATULATIONS! #8642969

Corinne M. Thompson May 26, 2010 0
Congratz on your magnificent capture and WIN! #8642980

Alex T. Mizuno May 26, 2010 0
Your trip to Australia was definitely well worth. Such a dazzling image! Huge congratulations on your Grand Prize Linda!!!!! #8642987

Patti Coblentz May 26, 2010 0
One of the most glisteningly beautiful images I have seen...so nice to see it at the top of the page, Linda...congrats on your grand prize win...so well deserved!! :) Patti #8642995

Renee Doyle May 26, 2010 0
Just had to come back and say CONGRATULATIONS again!!!! Awesome shot by an awesome photographer!! So .... when are you coming back :-)
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Katarina Mansson May 26, 2010 0
BIG congratulations on our BIG winner Linda! This is amazing! #8643103

Liz blahh May 26, 2010 0
Congrats on your beautiful Grand Prize Winner! #8643181

Mary K. Robison May 26, 2010 0
WOW!
This gorgeous night scene fully deserves to be the Grand Prize Winner, Linda! CONGRATULATIONS! #8643269

Jayne Martin May 26, 2010 0
Congratulations on your grand prize win!!! very well deserved...LOVE THIS! #8643350

Renee C. Bynum May 26, 2010 0
B R I L L I A N T capture, Linda! Congrats on a well deserved "Grand Prize" winner!:) #8643359

Tammy M. Anderson May 26, 2010 0
Congratulations, Linda on the big win! #8643504

Danny B. Head May 26, 2010 0
WTG Linda! Great win! #8643585

Adam CD Caron May 26, 2010 0
Breathtaking shot congrats on your big win #8643597

Ken Smith May 26, 2010 0
Wow! All's well that ends well! What an honor, Linda. Congrats!!!! #8643608

Agnes Fegan May 26, 2010 0
Congrats on your beautiful Grand Prize photo! :) #8643627

Claudia Kuhn May 26, 2010 0
Woo Hoo Linda, gorgeous image to take home the Grand Prize, BIG CONGRATULATIONS to you! #8643631

Amy M. Wilson May 26, 2010 0
WOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!! HUGE congratulations on your GRAND PRIZE win... so deserved, Linda!!! WTG #8643643

Anita Hogue May 26, 2010 0
Such a most deserving grand prize winner! I send you a very big CONGRATULATIONS! I am so happy for you! #8643685

Sharon Day May 26, 2010 0
Awesome, Linda!!! BIG Congratulations for you Grand Prize win!!! #8643691

Lisa J. Boulden May 26, 2010 0
~.~.♥.~.~
W T G, GIRL!!!
Such a beautiful GRAND PRIZE WINNER!
Congratulations -- big time!
Smiles, Lisa♥ #8643698

Anna Diederich May 26, 2010 0
Congratulations on your grand prize win, Linda! It's gorgeous! #8643778

Courtenay Vanderbilt May 26, 2010 0
OUTSTANDING WIN, LINDA! HUGE CONGRATS OUT TO YOU! #8643825

Graham Robards May 26, 2010 0
WTG Linda. Congratulations Pat #8643898

Shawn Jennings May 26, 2010 0
WTG Linda! Congratulations on your big win! #8643921

Mary Beth Aiello May 26, 2010 0
Linda -- This is just spectacular. Perfection in every way. Huge congrats on this absolutely outstanding Grand Prize Winner. Love it. #8643943

May 26, 2010 0
Congratulations on your Grand Prize Winner here Linda. A very well deserving Photo. I’m so very happy for you. Great job.

Brian
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anonymous May 26, 2010 0
Huge Congratulations Linda for your Awesome GP win! #8644011

Murry Grigsby May 26, 2010 0
News flash -- down-under photo puts Linda on top :0) Wonderful photos from your travels for sure! Congratulations on your GP win Linda!! #8644016

Kathy L. Clark May 26, 2010 0
Oh Linda I am so happy for you. What a gorgeous image. You certainly deserve the top honors here. Huge congrats girl. #8644022

Jessica Jenney May 26, 2010 0
Congratulations, Linda on your gorgeous Grand Prize win! #8644143

Robert Jensen May 26, 2010 0
Superb image Linda and a huge congratulations on your GP win! #8644240

Renata Gusciora May 26, 2010 0
Huge congratulations on this incredible Grand Prize Win,Linda!!!:-) #8644244

Kara L. Hendricks May 26, 2010 0
Holy Moly Linda... WOW!! Congratulations!!! #8644256

Linda D. Lester May 26, 2010 0
Thank you all so much....I am so excited!!! #8644281

Nancyj E. Hovey May 26, 2010 0
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your GRAND WINNER
for this outstanding image! 8o) #8644282

Jack Ryan May 26, 2010 0
Congratulations for your Grand Winner...very deserving!!! #8644299

Cyn Valentine May 26, 2010 0
Huge congratulations Linda!!! Stunning Grand Prize!! #8644382

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 26, 2010 0
Oh Linda, I'm so happy for you!! Congratulations on your GRAND PRIZE win!!! #8644404

Linda Blair May 26, 2010 0
Congratultions on your awesome Grand Prize Winner...it's gorgeous!!!!!!! #8644433

Vicki Hunt May 26, 2010 0
OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!! It's about time you got this coveted award! SO well deserved! Congratulations!!!!! #8644513

David Phalen May 26, 2010 0
WOWZA!! WTG!! The judges got it right this time!! BIG Congrats on a spectacular Grand Prize Winner!! #8644546

Marsha S. Smith May 26, 2010 0
Now THAT'S the way to go, girl!!!!
Congratulations to the max!!!!!! #8644550

Hosey M. Harrell III May 26, 2010 0
Congratulations on your stunning Grand Prize Winner! #8644568

Jean-Pierre Ducondi May 26, 2010 0
Big congrats Linda - Amazing image.
JP #8644620

Judith G. Secco May 26, 2010 0
Amazing image, Linda. Huge congrats to you!!!!!!!! #8644697

Rolando Rosito May 26, 2010 0
Splendid Grand Prize Winner Linda, Big Congratulations! #8644707

Thomas E. Hinds May 26, 2010 0
Beautiful Grand Prize! Big Congratulations! #8644722

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 26, 2010 0
AWESOME, Linda! WTG on this magnificent win! :-)♫♪ k #8644740

Chris Budny May 26, 2010 0
Congratulations Linda, on your simply gorgeous Grand Prize winner! What a capture! #8644745

Marcie A. Fowler May 26, 2010 0
A big congrats Linda. Gorgeous image. #8644749

Mukesh Srivastava May 26, 2010 0
WOW...stunning colors and reflections... Huge congrats for the Grand Winner, Linda!!!! #8644751

Debra R. Harder May 26, 2010 0
WTG, Sal!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your BRILLIANT GRAND PRIZE WINNER!! WHOOOOOO-HOOOOOO! The Irish here are raising their Guinness glasses in celebration of your win!! CHEERS!! jsb (from Ireland) #8644875

Jeana Clark May 26, 2010 0

No suprise here Linda!!!
Great Shot!!!!
Congratulations on this fabulous
Grand Prize winner!!!
~J~ #8644921

Ellen Hodges May 26, 2010 0
Huge congrats, Linda, on a most wonderful winning image! Yeah!!!!! #8645003

Mitch Spence May 26, 2010 0
Congratulations, Linda, on your spectacular grand prize winner. #8645110

Hal Bambrick May 26, 2010 0
Congrats on your WELL Deserved WINNER Linda!!!!!!. #8645262

Nikki McDonald May 26, 2010 0
Superb! Congratulations, Linda, on a gorgeous and well-deserved grand prize winner! #8645278

Erica Murphy May 26, 2010 0
Congratulations on your stunning GRAND PRIZE WINNER!!! #8645293

Mike D. Perez May 26, 2010 0
What clarity! Congrats on your well deserved Grand Prize! #8645303

Toni Riggs May 26, 2010 0
Gorgeous image, congrats! #8645342

Ronald F. Fischer May 26, 2010 0
Congratulations, Linda, on this well deserved GPW!!! #8645354

Yulianto Soeroso May 26, 2010 0
Congratulation #8645360

Tarun Bose May 26, 2010 0
Congrats Linda for your Grand prize winner. #8645442

Mike Clime May 26, 2010 0
Congratulations on your winner! #8645596

Randy D. Dinkins May 26, 2010 0
Big congrats on your well deserved win!!! WTG! #8645629

Carol Flisak May 26, 2010 0
Stunning image, Linda! Huge congrats on your grand prize win!! #8645693

Karen Celella May 26, 2010 0
Huge congratulations on your amazing Grand Prize winnng image Linda. You must be thrilled to have been achosen for the highest of the BP awards! Cheers to you! #8645775

Ryan Murphy May 26, 2010 0
Incredible capture Linda. About time you took home the Grand Prize! Huge congrats - very excited to see an Atlanta-area photographer at the top. #8645783

Sam Britt May 26, 2010 0
Big Congratulations on this terrific Grand Prize winner, Linda!! #8645867

Glenn E. Traver May 26, 2010 0
Congratulations Linda , Just Breath Taking ! ~ GT #8645874

Robyn A. Terrell May 26, 2010 0
Congratulations on a well deserved Grand Prise Win! #8645905

Linda D. Lester May 26, 2010 0
Thank you all so much!!!!! #8645915

Carol Eade May 26, 2010 0
Warm congratulations on your Grand Prize Linda, what a thrill for you, and it's truly a beautiful image...congratulations again! #8645917

Erin Appelbaum May 26, 2010 0
Awesome Grand Prize winner Lida. Congrats!!! Peter #8646019

Erin Appelbaum May 26, 2010 0
Awesome Grand Prize winner Linda. Congrats!!! Peter
Sorry. #8646021

Sharon Sawyer May 26, 2010 0
Whooooo Hoooooooooooo!!! WTG, Linda!!! HUGE congratulations on your outstanding & well deserved GRAND PRIZE WIN!!! How exciting to win the top prize at BP... looks good on ya. :) #8646045

BILLY R. PARKER May 26, 2010 0
CONGRADULATIONS LINDA !! WELL DESERVED WINNER !! BILLY #8646054

Phyllis H. Burchett May 27, 2010 0
Congratulations on this awesome winner Linda! #8646089

Kathy Salerni May 27, 2010 0
Huge congratulations on this unbelievably gorgeous GP Winner, Linda!!! #8646429

Jennifer L. Alder May 27, 2010 0
BIG congrats, Linda, on winning the grand prize! well deserved :) #8646439

Graeme yew Chow May 27, 2010 0
Big congratulation to take home this special prize Linda! Well worth your trip here and maybe you are back in the future. I am delighted to see you won and you show other areas of talent in landscape as well. Renee must be a big help as she is so good in angle and artistic photographer. #8646493

Gerri R. Jones May 27, 2010 0
A beautiful first place winner Linda! I'd love to visit this colorful city one day, congratulations! #8646572

Angie M. Davis May 27, 2010 0
This is glorious!! Congratulations!! #8646591

Deborah Lewinson May 27, 2010 0
Dazzling perfection, Linda!!! Hearty congrats on your Grand Prize Winner, that has wowed us all!
Debby #8646607

frank w. degenhardt May 27, 2010 0
Congratulations on being the Grand Prize Winner my friend. You do such amazing work, so beautiful. #8646609

Robert R. Goodman May 27, 2010 0
Congratulations on this beautiful win,Linda!!! #8646625

Graeme yew Chow May 27, 2010 0
Linda, big congratulation on this special prize. Renee must be a big help to bring you there. I am delighted to see this as a winner. I learn from this too when Renee took me there. #8646655

Fran J. Jagger May 27, 2010 0
Breathtaking Image!!
Congrats on your GPW!!! :) #8646787

Jojie F. Alcantara May 27, 2010 0
It's a stunner, Linda! My warm congratulations on the GP! #8646877

Richard M. Waas May 27, 2010 0
Linda, Absolutely beautiful image and a well deserved Grand prize Winner. Congrats!!!!!! #8647351

Datha Y. Thompson May 27, 2010 0
OUTSTANDING Linda!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! WTG :) #8647545

Linda A. Braddock May 27, 2010 0
Linda, Congratulations on this Beautiful Grand Prize Winner!! #8647665

Shirley A. Kinney May 27, 2010 0
Awesome Linda. Congratulations on your Grand Prize Win. Well deserved! #8647893

Lori Carlson May 27, 2010 0
Wow!! Grand Prize!!!! I am so excited for you, Linda!!! High-fives and congrats!! =) #8648016

Linda D. Lester May 27, 2010 0
Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments!!!! #8648037

Lindley Johnson May 27, 2010 0
Huge congratulations on your truly stunning Grand Prize Winner, Linda! The light, colors, reflections - everything is perfect! #8648196

Rona L. Schwarz May 27, 2010 0
WOW! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS, LINDA ON WINNING THE GRAND PRIZE! I knew it was a winner the first time I saw it - such a wonderful image! #8648216

Kathleen Brennan May 27, 2010 0
Wow, Grand prize!!! Excellent work, as always! #8648295

Kenneth Mucke May 28, 2010 0
WOW....way to go you...This is just stunning beyond words...so well deserved.
Also on another note...Im going to see if there are any ballet productions coming up between here and NC..I will let you know #8648461

Tommy E. Burgess May 28, 2010 0
Huge congratulations on your gorgeous Grand Prize Linda!! What a gem this is! #8648579

Nadia Paul May 28, 2010 0
Melbourne never looked so good! Congrats on your wonderful GP win Linda! #8648620

Boyd L. Alexander May 28, 2010 0
WOWEEE!! This knocked my socks off Linda!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!Very, very much deserved!! #8649181

Dominick M. Dimacale May 28, 2010 0
Congratulations Linda on your Outstanding Grand Prize Winner!!!!
Dominick #8649337

Donna J. Eaton May 28, 2010 0
Congratulations on your Grand Prize win Linda! #8649950

Husain Akhtar May 28, 2010 0
Big congratulations! #8649973

Janice Mezzacappa May 28, 2010 0
SPECTACULAR IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD!!! Huge congrats Linda on this masterpiece of a Grand Prize!!! #8650019

Janice Mezzacappa May 28, 2010 0
SPECTACULAR IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD!!! Huge congrats Linda on this masterpiece of a Grand Prize!!! #8650022

Debra Booth May 28, 2010 0
OMG, Linda!! The Grand Prize! HUGE congrats to you on such a well-deserved honor! #8650099

William C. Raco May 29, 2010 0
WoW! What a beauty of a photo.
I said you'd win grand prize this month, Linda... just for a different photo ;)
Amazing talent you have! #8650284

Gail Vitikacs May 29, 2010 0
Incredible win...Huge Congratulations on this outstanding image!!!! #8651102

Dr Silly May 29, 2010 0
I am so happy for you Linda, wining the Grand Prize. Congratulations. :O) #8651530

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton May 30, 2010 0
Congratulations Linda!! A beautiful colorful Winner!
Great HDR. #8652366

Margaret R. Barry May 30, 2010 0
Congratulations on your awesome Grand Prize winner, Linda! #8653369

Marcel J. Fernandez May 31, 2010 0
This secial image is now in its right place: Grand Prize Winner. Congratulations, Linda!!! #8653914

Nancy L. Green May 31, 2010 0
HOW IN THE WORLD DID I EVER MISS YOUR OUTSTANDING GRAND PRIZE!!!! VERY beautifully done and worthy of the honor!!!! <>< #8654899

David M. Montero May 31, 2010 0
Congratulations Linda! An outstanding and well deserved shot. #8655192

MELODIE C. ROBERTS June 01, 2010 0
Congratulations Linda
This is an Outstanding Grand Prize Winner!! #8656026

Stephen Zacker June 01, 2010 0
This is truly stunning. Congratulations #8656272

Susana Ms Heide June 01, 2010 0
What a GRAND image for this GRAND WINN!!! It's all been said in so many ways so I will only add a big WOW!!!!!! INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL!!!! Many CONGRATULATIONS Linda!!! #8657689

James E. Coleman June 01, 2010 0
Awww girl!! ya done good!!!!!!!
There is so much about that photo that I am just overwhelmed, I am sure all has been said before, the star filter or close down, which ever you did was just one more element of a fantastic photo to make it pop!! I am so happy for you!! and so glad you got to downunder!! Need to hear about it, and see scads of photos girl!!...:):) Very best to you!! your BP friend Jim #8657926

Kathy Cline June 02, 2010 0
This award is so exciting for you Linda!
Did you celelbrate? This image needs to hang in a gallery somewhere!!
GOD BLESS and CONGRATULATIONS
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R. J. Laudenbacher June 06, 2010 0
Wow Linda, what and OUTSTANDING GRAND WINNER. This picture is perfect in so many ways it is just amazing. A great big Congratulations to you. #8668264

Julianne Bradford June 07, 2010 0
I can certainly see why this is the Grand Prize winner Linda. It has every element so well represented from lighting to details. What a well deserved award, Congratulations! :-) #8671402

Linda D. Lester June 07, 2010 0
Thank you all so much....this meant alot to me in so many ways!!! :) #8671445

Colette M. Metcalf June 08, 2010 0
A HUGE congratulations on your Grand Prize Winner!!!!! #8677807

Gary Lange June 08, 2010 0
Linda, I had no idea that you won the BIG one, I've been away at work so much. Way to go, girl!! Huge congrats!!! #8678294

Stanley C. Sims June 09, 2010 0
Big congrats Linda on this superb winner. #8681188

John Anderson June 10, 2010 0
Awesome Linda, simply awesome!! The color, reflection, and sharp detail is outstanding...well deserved winner! #8683553

Lorna Shutter June 10, 2010 0
Woo Hoo!!! A Grand Prize Winner!!! This is so awesome and beautiful, Linda! Fantastic work! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! :) #8684531

Kara L. Hendricks June 18, 2010 0
O U T S T A N D I N G Linda... You deserve it!! #8701887

Adam R. Rondelet August 06, 2010 0
You are a great photographer. #8809405

Linda D. Lester August 06, 2010 0
Thank you all so much!!! #8809520

Darren K. Fisher February 03, 2011 0
WOW I am a little late on this but hey at least it has not been a year yet...LOL Congrats on such a wonderful win. #9210019

Stacey Williams October 31, 2011 0
Congrats on your win! Gorgeous shot! Love the POV and lighting! Makes me want to visit Australia. #9773525

Bill Houghton January 17, 2012 0
Linda, this is such a stunning photo. Excellent detail and sharpness. It deserves first place. Have a great week, Bill #9926069

FERNANDA KINGSLEY-THOMAS January 25, 2012 0
Linda, I can't believe I missed this. The clarity on the picture is outstanding, the colours just hold you glued to it. Congratulations !!!!!!!!!! #9944383

Gunther Allen April 28, 2012 0
I cannot believe I missed that you won the Grand Prize Linda! You Rock! I've always known that you work is top notch and worthy of great recognition. You sure deserve this! #10112491

John D. Roach June 09, 2016 0
Mighty fine image...congrats! #11483636

Nancy L. Green June 09, 2016 0
CONGRATULATIONS Linda, VERY well deserved!! <>< #11483662

Patricia A. Casey June 09, 2016 0
Congrats LInda on POTD & all the gold previously awarded this lovely capture. =^..^= #11483673

Katherine Kuhn June 09, 2016 0
Gorgeous capture Linda! #11483723

Ria Smit June 09, 2016 0
Congratulations Linda on POTD. How good to see 'home' on the website. Thankyou. #11483737

Leslie McLain June 10, 2016 0
Congrats on a stunning POTD, Linda. #11483759

Linda D. Lester June 10, 2016 0
Thank you all! So exciting to see an oldie but a fav of mine here! #11483763

Lydia Williams June 10, 2016 0
A beauty Linda! Congratulations also on your goldens!! :) #11483846

Renee Doyle June 10, 2016 0
Howdy neighbour :) .... BIG congrats on this wonderful POTD - I remember this day so well - seems just like yesterday :) .... you gotta come back!!! #11483981

Lori Carlson June 11, 2016 0
Congrats on your staff favorite, Linda!! Still love all this flare!! =D #11484064

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