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i just have to say that this was the first portrait that i saw on DPC a year or two ago that really made my jaw drop! i had no idea then, how to create an image as stunning as this one. i can say i've gotten a little closer but none of my portraits compare to this. amazing image, congrats on such a great portrait.
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This is beautiful David I love your pretty model and the colours are just lovely Congrats on your Blue Ribbon Well deserved
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dude! I had NO idea this was your photo, and i favorited it and everything! and when I was looking over your profile again today, i go, "wait, thats one of his photos?! My fellow Utahn?!" Congrats though that is way overdue, Im extremely pleased that this ribboned. Its a beautiful picture.
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This is so NICE. You're getting better and better. A favorite.:)
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Congrats on the ribbon David. Long overdue, IMO. Enjoy the glow and then get back to work!
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An image that dazzles in transporting the charm of the lovely subject. Congratulations on your BLUE!
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Wow, beauiful picture. Well done.
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really sweet shot. just adorable. congrats.
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wow, just realised that this is your first ribbon. congrats and man is that a cute photo.
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delighted for you that you ribboned with this entry - beautiful composition and lighting and a great way to get your first ribbon. I also love the fact that it is very minimal editing.
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My Lord Terry! I was for sure this was photoshopped all over the place. You truly are a fantastic portrait artist. This is one to be admired!
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As always, gorgeous work.
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This is just beautiful! Congrats on the ribbon.
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Love everything about this portrait. Well deserved Blue ribbon, congratulations!!!
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Congratulations. A very beautiful portrait. Ethereal.
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Outstanding, she is a real cuties and you got it just right!
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I really like this! Its great and it deserved a ribbon! Congrats!
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Congratulations on a well desereved Blue with this gorgeous image! What wonderful work all around!
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Congratulations on such a beautiful image and you captured her sweetness just perfectly.
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This is such an amazing portrait. This was my top pick for blue. Very well deserved!
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That's beautiful! I have to add it to faves!!! Great job!
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Outstanding portraiture...definitely deserving of the blue ribbon. Congratulations!
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Beautiful work David. Congrats!
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What a beautiful picture, definitely deserves the blue! Congrats!!
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Congrats Dave on such an outstanding entry in such a tough challenge. Beautiful work and I love it that you used minimal editing. Well done friend.
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Very deserving Blue! Congrats! Your daughter will love this one printed poster-size!
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Congratulations on the very deserving blue, this is just beautiful.
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A stunning portrait of a little beauty. Congratulations on your well deserved Blue.
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Just wonderful, congrats.
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Congrats on this beautiful portrait!!
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Wow, this is beautiful! :-O
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Stunning!!! Congrats on the blue! It is much deserved for this lovely shot.
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Congrats! This is a darling portrait!
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This was definately one of my favorites so congrats to you!
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Wow! What else can you say -- its awesome that it didn't take so much photoshop pizzaz to win this competition! This one sure didn't need it! Mega congratulations!
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DAVE! Way to go, a very deserving 1st place and 1st ribbon. Congrats!
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Great job David, I'm thrilled for ya!
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beautiful shot. Congratulations on first place!
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Well done David...I didn' get through voting on all the images and so I missed this. WOW great job and a huge effort to finish first in almost 600 images. Congrats
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Well done, David. Well deserved indeed.
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Inspiring work. nice one. and congrats.
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Congrats! This is absolutely beautiful!
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Congrats on the well deserved blue. This is an inspiring image.
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stunning portrait! and congrats on the ribbon
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This is absolutely lovely, the colour, tones and lighting, not to mention your gorgeous daughter. Well done.Message edited by author 2007-05-08 04:55:00.
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Congratulations
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Congratulations on your first ribbon David! Well deserved.
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I would LOVE to see your original image. I have been trying to explore better ways of editing portraits and this is so beautiful. I would love to know how you achieved this look
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Well deserved David, and about time too!
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David! Wonderful shot and a great image to initiate you into the ribbon club. Congratulations.
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David, congrats on the ribbon with this excellent photo. I love it!
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congrats on the blue! This is gorgeous!
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My only 10, very happy to see it win blue ribbon congratulations :)
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Beautiful portrait and the colors are superb. I also like how her face is the brightest. I do however think that placement of the hands could be better as her left hand blocks a good part of her lips and seems a bit awkward, and the right shows the back of her hand. Still, an exceptional image. Congratulations on your first ribbon!
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Congrats on your first Ribbon. WTG.
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yea David!!! it's about time! :0D
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so soft and beautiful! congrats!!:)
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Wow, beautiful image! Congrats on your first ribbon!
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Nice job David, congrats on your first Blue with this beautiful shot.
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Oh WOW!! Totally gorgeous! Congrats on your well deserved blue David!
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Congrats David. It's about time!
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It's about time, and what a lovely piece to grace your profile page.
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David! Congratulations on your first ribbon, dude. Lovely image and well deserved finish. :)
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Beautiful! I didnt see this in voting but I am pleased you got the Blue Ribbon
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Well deserved ribbon!!! Congrats!
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Great David! I was surprised to see this was your first ribbon--it was overdue given your talent!
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Beautiful...congratulations!
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looooooooong overdue bud. great job@!! been waiting on one of these from you.
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Congrats..What a beautiful image!
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he shoots and he scooooores!!!
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"WOW"..... Your first "Blue" ribbon.....
C.O.N.G.R.A.T.U.L.A.T.I.O.N.S. Message edited by author 2007-05-08 00:05:29.
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wooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
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How sweet. I love the colors. IMO the lighting on the bow is a bit harsh but that may be my sensitive eyes. Very pretty.
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Simply Beautiful, my pick for the blue! 10 & a fav.
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GORGEOUS portrait! And she's a doll! Love the pointed toes in ballet shoes...Bumping up...
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Awesome colors and light! WEll done.
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wow, beautiful lighting and i'm sure you have done this little girl justice!
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What a cutie! Beautiful softness and sweetness in this shot. Very nicely done. Back to bump you up to 9.
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The lighting in this photo is fantastic...a very stunning photo over all. Great job!
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What a gorgeous portrait! Beautiful colors & lighting, and the little girl is adorable. 9
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Lovely.
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Fantastic portrait. Composition, expression, lighting, editing...you name it, all right on point. I keep looking for something wrong and can't find anything...aka 10.
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Fantastic portrait, good luck.
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too cute & too good - my first reaction was, "You're kidding me!" - well directed & captured << 9 >>
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Very studio finish like the colors....8
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Beautiful ballerina! Great job!
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explicit 10. good work! Lighting, expression, and BG works great.
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