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Old 11-03-2009, 09:42 PM
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Great work .. these shots aren't easy .. love the rays

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Old 11-03-2009, 09:59 PM
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Welcome to DPS, Thomas! I'd say you certainly mastered that lesson. Your lighting is fantastic, which changed what would have been an ordinary image into an extraordinary one. Well done.
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This is beautiful, I second what Mike says above. Can't wait to see more of your work
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Full marks for this attempt.
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WOW thomas.. that's one hell of a shot! i'm looking forward to see some more from you
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Great shot, Thomas! Weeds are one of the things I like to shoot as well! I never have to look to hard to find my subjects...they're EVERYWHERE!! Haha!
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A beautiful shot... I agree, you aced that DPS lesson!
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