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Challenge: Best Friends (Basic Editing IV)
Camera: Nikon D70
Location: Will Rogers Garden Park
Date: Mar 12, 2005
Galleries: Candid, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Mar 13, 2005

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Statistics Voting Breakdown (your vote is highlighted in red)
Place: 1 out of 237
Avg (all users): 7.0175
Avg (commenters): 8.1395
Avg (participants): 6.6292
Avg (non-participants): 7.1542
Views since voting: 6371
Views during voting: 518
Votes: 342
Comments: 62
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Registered UserUpUpCanadian
 Canon EOS-300D Rebel
11/12/2005 12:59:29 AM
ah this is so awesome!
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MemberMarjo
 Canon EOS-40D
03/28/2005 01:14:23 PM
You did a wonderful job capturing the friendship between these two adorable little girls. Congratulations on your ribbon!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Userdartompkins
 Nikon D70s
03/26/2005 08:54:47 AM
Well, I am not going to turn down the blue, even if it was by default. However, I think I will strive to earn one before disqualifications :) Thanks to everyone for all the nice comments here. I really appreciate it.
MemberBrad
 Canon EOS-20D
03/25/2005 06:58:48 PM
Woo Hoo!
Made it to the top - Congrats! Though not the way you would have wanted it, but a Blue is still a Blue!
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Registered Userneenee1999
 Canon EOS-20D
03/23/2005 07:04:41 PM
Precious, and so deserving of your ribbon! Congratulations!
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Registered Userdoctornick
 Canon EOS-1D Mark II
03/23/2005 12:44:34 PM
Very much deserved Red! Congrats!
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Site Councilnshapiro
 Nikon D90
03/23/2005 12:09:52 PM
Congratulations Darlene. Superb shot.
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Memberdsidwell
 Canon EOS-30D
03/23/2005 11:50:02 AM
Hey Darlene! Very nice work! Congratulations on the ribbon!
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Membercolyla
 Canon EOS-20D
03/23/2005 11:40:51 AM
Congratulations on your ribbon for this awesome photo! :)
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Membergraphicfunk
 Canon EOS-20D
03/23/2005 10:14:00 AM
Voted but was unable to comment:
Darlene: this is an outstanding image and glad it is a beautiful b/w because it helps with its projection and instantly hooks the eye of the viewer. Good work.

Congartulations on your red.
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Registered UserXilebo
 Nikon D200
03/23/2005 09:10:10 AM
Genuine and so cute, congratulations!
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Membernova
 Canon EOS-20D
03/23/2005 06:49:59 AM
BIG WOW! What was that about a slump? :0) Priceless photo Darlene, good job.
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Membercharmayne
 Nikon D300
03/23/2005 06:23:35 AM
Congrats on the ribbon!! Very Sweet!
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Registered Userasitv
 Canon EOS-300D Rebel
03/23/2005 06:08:43 AM
Congrats on the ribbon... This was one of my favs... No offense but I still think that the girls pictures towards the right while missing the bricks would have been nicer.
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Registered Userdebbybris
 Canon EOS-20D
03/23/2005 03:53:50 AM
Congrats on the ribbon, this was my fav. well done.
debbie
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Registered Userdoctabrez
 Nikon Coolpix 5200
03/23/2005 03:08:21 AM
Congrats!
im so sorry dear that i didnt vote for u during the challenge!
somehow missed it!
its a perfect 10!
u wud have been the winner had i voted!
anywayz better luch nxt time!
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MemberAndrewTO
 Canon EOS-20D
03/23/2005 01:53:08 AM
Congratulations on your ribbon ! What an amazing shot...well done.
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Registered UserKekiinani
 Canon EOS-40D
03/23/2005 12:35:47 AM
Congratulation. A terrific shot. They look like they are deep in conversation and enjoying each other.. They are just sooo cute :)
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MemberPhilipDyer
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
03/23/2005 12:09:50 AM
Congratulations, Darlene! I love the fact that the kids are interacting with each other instead of just looking at the camera. Really gorgeous shot.
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Memberbanmorn
 Nikon D200
03/23/2005 12:04:53 AM
Congrats on another red, Darlene!
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MemberC_Steve_G
 Nikon D1X
03/23/2005 12:04:45 AM
Congrats!
Yours was my favorite.
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Registered Userlentil
 Canon EOS-5D
03/23/2005 12:02:45 AM
oohh they are so cute, well done
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MemberBrad
 Canon EOS-20D
03/23/2005 12:01:25 AM
Woo Hoo!
Congrats Darlene on your second ribbon and a beautiful example of friendship!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
MemberJudith Polakoff
 Nikon D2X
03/22/2005 09:53:39 PM
Beautiful, one of my favorites... and I love their pigtails! :) 10
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Registered UserTriciaR
 Fujifilm FinePix S7000
03/22/2005 07:27:42 PM
Cute
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Registered Userclues555
 Sony DSC-F707
03/22/2005 04:19:10 PM
The winner in my opinion. The little hands on her lap, listening. How adorable.
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Registered UserShannon
 Nikon Coolpix 5700
03/22/2005 12:02:07 AM
cute pic, get a real feel of there friendship..nice work! 9
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MemberDigiFotoBuddy
 Canon EOS-40D
03/21/2005 11:28:11 PM
Very nice expressions, nice composition. Bumping up. 10
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MemberTuckersmom
 Panasonic DMC-TZ1
03/21/2005 10:50:37 PM
Very cute, made me smile. Definitely nailed the challenge :) I can just imagine what they're saying - good job!
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Registered Userrex
 Canon PowerShot SD780
03/21/2005 08:35:11 PM
I wonder what they are talking about. Good work. One of my favs. in this challenge.
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Registered Usernevillec
 Nikon D70
03/21/2005 06:38:37 PM
Brilliant - of all the photos I have seen this one captures the "essence of the moment" between two friends - the expressions on the girls' faces is delightful. Great use of fill-in flash, good composition. Try to see what a close crop just on the faces will look like!
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Registered User2Shay
 Nikon D70
03/21/2005 02:24:27 PM
I like this photo. Subjects are well lit and soft background does not distract from photo.
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MemberMephisto
 Mamiya 645Pro TL
03/21/2005 08:10:08 AM
nice use of b&w. the two different charakters of the girls are interesting
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Registered Usermetoecus
 Canon EOS-10D
03/21/2005 01:36:00 AM
This is a cute picture, but the composition feels better suited for a family album than a photographic competition. If I knew these kids I'd love to have this picture on my desk; but since I don't, there's nothing about either the content or technique that jumps out at me or gives the picture any real significance.
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Registered Userretrospective
 Canon EOS-300D Rebel
03/19/2005 10:35:53 PM
hehe cute!
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Registered Usershortygotgame442
 Canon PowerShot A75
03/19/2005 08:40:45 PM
Very cute picture! I like the idea of black and white for this picture. Good job with your placement.
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MemberSevlow
 Canon EOS-30D
03/19/2005 01:54:37 PM
This is just a wonderful photograph. Cant think of anything I would change. The expressions on their faces are brilliant!
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Registered UserSuntiki 03/18/2005 08:57:48 PM
Perfect for the challenge, they are adorable little models...10
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Registered Userdebbybris
 Canon EOS-20D
03/18/2005 05:10:41 PM
Really really nice. It's natural, it's a nice simple composition...I like it alot. good luck...10
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MemberCutter
 Nikon D700
03/18/2005 03:15:31 PM
Your ability to capture the emotion of friendship almost an anticipation is what makes this one good.
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Membertrain
 Panasonic DMC-FZ30
03/17/2005 10:28:05 PM
very cute image nicely seen and good detail
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Membercolyla
 Canon EOS-20D
03/17/2005 09:28:20 PM
THis was too dang cute. Great expressions!
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MemberAlain
 Nikon D200
03/17/2005 07:47:14 PM
A great picture, 9
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Registered Userinonaz 03/17/2005 06:35:38 PM
Awww this is darling. Great photo !
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Registered Userdocurrie
 Canon EOS-30D
03/17/2005 11:36:37 AM
Wonderful picture. I like the softness.
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Registered UserChiaroscuro
 Nikon D80
03/17/2005 10:39:52 AM
Looks like an interesting conversation going on there. :) Nice shot
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Registered UserKarANN
 Fujifilm FinePix S3000
03/17/2005 10:02:21 AM
This was taken very nicely, its very sharp! The little girls look so cute. I aslo like the way it was taken in black and white. It looks great!
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Registered Userlinnielou
 Olympus C-5500SZ
03/17/2005 01:53:21 AM
A lovely shot of the girls... I would have given this a closer crop, rather than putting the tree at centre -- it strikes me as awkward. If you centred the girls, but put the tree at 2/3s...?
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Registered UserCDS
 Canon EOS-20D
03/16/2005 11:58:57 PM
Great shot: I love the expressions that you have captured. The whites (shirt, socks and flowers) seem a tad overexposed. Nicely done.
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Registered Userjoyinlight
 Canon EOS-20D
03/16/2005 11:16:12 PM
so precious. I love it!
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Registered UserMulder
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
03/16/2005 06:03:30 PM
Awesome composition and nice B&W.
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Site Councilalanfreed
 Nikon D300
03/16/2005 04:55:08 PM
Very cute! Captures the essence of the challenge very nicely and genuinely, I think. A 10 from me.
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Registered UserCitizen Erased
 Canon EOS-300D Rebel
03/16/2005 04:08:01 PM
i adore this photo, you truly captured a girly moment :)
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Memberheatherd
 Nikon D70
03/16/2005 02:43:36 PM
Great shot, it would be a good example to have on a "Friendship" card.
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Registered Userbeautyqn25
 Canon EOS-20D
03/16/2005 02:35:33 PM
This is TOO cute! 8
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Registered Userccraft
 Nikon D200
03/16/2005 02:03:07 PM
Excellent moment!!! 8
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MemberSandyP
 Canon EOS-5D
03/16/2005 01:28:03 PM
This is totally awesome! The perfect lighting on the subjects is amazing. It reminds me of those old-timey greeting cards or posters. I just love it.
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Registered Usersofap
 Canon EOS-10D
03/16/2005 12:54:07 PM
nice lighting and composition
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Registered Userasitv
 Canon EOS-300D Rebel
03/16/2005 10:55:30 AM
Beautiful shot... a little over exposed though. Bricks are distracting.
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Registered Usersnappapic
 Sony DSC-P72
03/16/2005 08:30:00 AM
This is very nicely done! The black and white was the way to shoot this. Good work! Wonderful memories for these Best Friends.
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Registered UserSchuff
 Canon EOS-300D Rebel
03/16/2005 01:18:45 AM
The expressions on their faces are pricess. The border matches contrast with the photo. I like it!
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Registered Usertimmotyka
 Nikon D70
03/16/2005 01:15:26 AM
very nice
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