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G'day Mate!
1st PlaceG'day Mate!
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Challenge: Complementary Colors III (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX APO Macro EX DG HSM for Sigma
Location: home
Date: Apr 25, 2006
Aperture: 6.3
ISO: 100
Shutter: 40
Date Uploaded: Apr 25, 2006

Thank you so much everyone for all the great votes and comments! Thanks to my daughter for helping me and lending me her little friend Gully for the shot.( someone asked why this title, well the little friend told me she's from Australia!:)



Statistics
Place: 1 out of 287
Avg (all users): 7.9281
Avg (commenters): 8.5205
Avg (participants): 7.7527
Avg (non-participants): 8.0101
Views since voting: 16887
Views during voting: 537
Votes: 292
Comments: 134
Favorites: 79 (view)


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09/08/2008 04:51:55 PM
Awsome, i love chameleons.. i rather use a black background for that pics.
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05/08/2006 10:28:44 PM
Congrats on the award...I loved your shot. I am shocked when I pull it up that anyone in their right mind would have given you a 1 or 2 or 3....I have told my husband sometimes I think bitter people go by and just do low votes to help their own and out of spite. Anyway great job!
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05/07/2006 11:39:45 PM
That softbox sure works like a charm :-)
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05/07/2006 04:06:33 PM
Congrats! You deserved the Blue Ribbon :)

Connie
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05/06/2006 03:06:30 PM
he is sooo cool!!!
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05/05/2006 09:58:12 PM
This is POSITIVELY superb!!! I L-O-V-E it!!!
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05/04/2006 07:04:56 PM
Congrats on this great shot! Really love it, it's so sharp and looks amazing! Great jobbb, well deserved!
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05/04/2006 06:11:29 PM
Great shot...congratulations on your ribbon
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05/04/2006 05:13:44 PM
Well done on getting 1st! If I was you I would praise your daughter for making this photo a huge sucess.If she hadn't have given you gully, you wouldn't have won.Oh, and don't forget to thank Gully. Well done on getting first again!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kita
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05/04/2006 05:10:50 PM
Congrats on ribbon. Gully is adorable! But how did you get him to wave?
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05/04/2006 04:29:53 PM
Wow! Congratulations on your ribbon with this wonderful shot.
The stats are very impressive...32nd highest at dpc!! Woo hoo!
You blew my theory about the voters not scoring high like they used to. ;) Excellent work.
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05/04/2006 03:22:12 PM
Congrats on your ribbon!
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05/04/2006 10:57:41 AM
This is a great image. The colors really pop right out and your creative choice of subjects is excellent. Good job.
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05/04/2006 06:09:30 AM
Fantastic photograph!.. heartly congrats on Blue!
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05/03/2006 05:02:56 PM
Congratulations on your Blue!! Fantastic entry and well deserved top spot!
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05/03/2006 03:51:34 PM
How did you get Gully to hold that pose? :)

Congratulations on another wonderful image Laurie!
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05/03/2006 03:22:45 PM
I love this! I am sitting in the back of a bunch of middle school student in Texas and this really connects us with the other side of the earth. I love the colors. You inspire me..Judy
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05/03/2006 02:48:29 PM
Excellent pic :-)(www.photo-graphy.blogspot.com)
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05/03/2006 02:47:49 PM
SUperbe! Congrats!
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05/03/2006 02:38:16 PM
im pissed that i didnt come back to boost my rating but it seems that wasnt necessary anyway. GOOD JOB!!!!
i fear there are more photos that i wanted to go back and see and boost the rating, since after watching and rating so many my brain turned to mush then i was too busy to do it. BUT, HUGE CONGRATS and keep it up!!!
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05/03/2006 01:09:12 PM
Congrats on the BLUE! Laurie this is such a great photo,this was my pick for the blue. I love the title.
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05/03/2006 12:09:16 PM
I love this image. Excellent detail and color.
Congrats on the Blue Ribbon!
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05/03/2006 09:00:30 AM
Congratulations! Very special image.
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05/03/2006 08:52:45 AM
congratulations, exceptional photo !
keep up
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05/03/2006 07:15:09 AM
So tiny of a creature, looks like those eyes are at F32
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05/03/2006 06:45:38 AM
Congrats on your blue ribbon. Great shot!
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05/03/2006 06:34:29 AM
Really nice shot. Love the detail. Well deserved score and ribbon.
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05/03/2006 05:30:56 AM
Awesome Laurie... Congrats!!!
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05/03/2006 04:58:41 AM
Love this guy, love the shot, well done on the blue!
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05/03/2006 04:52:26 AM
Congrats on your well deserved blue ribbon.
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05/03/2006 04:44:55 AM
Great image, congrats on the 1st place.
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05/03/2006 04:31:26 AM
Very cool image, super job, congrats.
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05/03/2006 04:13:01 AM
Congrats Laurie. A great shot but whats up with the title ? You pretending to be an Aussie to garner a higher score? ;)

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05/03/2006 03:31:10 AM
how awesome, i love chameleons too!
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05/03/2006 03:02:45 AM
Congrats! Was one of my favorites, fantastic shot!
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05/03/2006 02:36:36 AM
What a winner! Congratulations.
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05/03/2006 02:21:42 AM
Congrats on a new high score! Hope you really like this image cause otherwise it´s going to be tough for you (or anyone for that matter!!!) to bump this down your profile, hehe :)
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05/03/2006 01:44:44 AM
Congrats on your well deserved blue!
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05/03/2006 01:08:01 AM
Fantastic
Congratulations so well deserved
I love this kind of image
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05/03/2006 12:58:03 AM
Knew this fantastic shot would win. Congratulations on a well deserved blue.
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05/03/2006 12:56:09 AM
oh my!!! this is just to cute. Very inspiring. Congrats on an excellent photo well taken.
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05/03/2006 12:47:20 AM
Congrates on your Blue. Very nice capture, well deserved win.
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05/03/2006 12:24:44 AM
Great shot!!! Congrats on the Blue - I felt sure this would place on top.
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05/03/2006 12:18:55 AM
Laurie!!!!! Congratulations! This is a stunning photo! And I am so glad you won the blue ribbon! I LOVE this photo!!!!
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05/03/2006 12:18:55 AM
Congratulations on a well deserved win.
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05/03/2006 12:17:36 AM
Great shot - my only ten. I knew this was a blue all the way. Congrats!!!
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05/03/2006 12:16:02 AM
Loved this shot... congrats on the WELL deserved ribbon.
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05/03/2006 12:14:53 AM
76 10's!!!
that is amazing!

I knew this would be the blue-- -- Loved it!
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05/03/2006 12:11:46 AM
Good job. :) congrats on the well deserved ribbon.
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05/03/2006 12:10:49 AM
I knew this was a 10 .. congrats!!
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05/03/2006 12:10:06 AM
congrats!!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/02/2006 11:56:40 PM
We got ourselves a winner :)
My favorite image from this challenge. Minor nitpick, hoped the background was completely stark white.
+faved
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05/02/2006 09:28:26 PM
This will definately make top 10
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05/02/2006 06:24:49 PM
My favorite
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05/02/2006 05:43:56 PM
Finally something besides flowers and oranges...great shot, that little guy is cute.
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05/02/2006 04:51:32 PM
Oh...I love chameleons! Great use of one for this challenge. Colors are great and I love the detail on the chameleon.
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05/02/2006 02:06:37 PM
Lovely image.
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05/02/2006 12:35:36 PM
this is a wicked photograph! I myself had a Chameleon.. you really did great with the challenge, bravo.

Sweetz
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05/02/2006 10:59:26 AM
Good luck. Ribbon I think!
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05/02/2006 03:52:20 AM
Fabulous - magnificent - superb! I wish I could give you a 10+ for this image, but sorry you'll have to settle for a 10!

It has everything - colours, composition, detail, humour - they're all there. If this doesn't get the Blue Ribbon I'll be mighty surprised and you will have been robbed.
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05/01/2006 11:32:23 PM
Great photo, although the hue seems to be "off" a little if that is a red bell pepper (which it looks to me). Looks more like an apple. However, I gave it no discount for that as I love the idea.
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05/01/2006 09:07:03 PM
Well now this is so cute and funny and he looks like he is waving a polite little Hello! I wonder if the photographer has as skinny legs as this little guy does??? HHMMM??? LOL
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05/01/2006 06:43:24 PM
Now that's cute! On my screen, green seems a little flat but still 8.
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05/01/2006 06:03:46 PM
What a great capture with perfect lighting and composition as well as an interst holding subject And beautiful example of complimentary colors! Fantastic work "Mate"! 10
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05/01/2006 03:40:36 PM
Great shot, my favourite
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04/30/2006 10:18:42 PM
Ride 'em, Cowboy! Fun pic!
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04/30/2006 09:44:34 PM
Top ten finish right here. Excellent work.
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04/30/2006 07:45:24 PM
The only image I gave a ten to. It's original, and it has great lighting!
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04/30/2006 07:21:31 PM
Great lighting and details!
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04/30/2006 05:41:46 PM
Wonderful color and detail!!!
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04/30/2006 05:37:25 PM
G'day...wow that is just too cool.

Awesome shot !
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04/30/2006 05:33:33 PM
Winner! I would have given this a 20!
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04/30/2006 04:23:16 PM
excellent shot, this is one of the top 10 for sure
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04/30/2006 11:54:08 AM
The best...blue ribbon in my opinion. Perfect crop on the pepper and beautiful color. The chameleon is even waving!
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04/30/2006 09:31:33 AM
cool photo but whats with the title. try to make it more interesting.
lighting could be beter on the pepper
7 fr now peraps a boost later.
04/30/2006 08:23:58 AM
Wow! Nice!
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04/30/2006 06:40:19 AM
Well, I've found my choice for BLUE!!! WICKED SHOT! and eventual favourite!
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04/30/2006 01:28:59 AM
Great job, sharpness is brilliant.
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04/29/2006 11:57:31 PM
Beautiful, love the textures. The pepper looks almost metalic.
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04/29/2006 11:38:20 PM
awesome cool shot, maybe bump up the colors just a touch in photoshop
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04/29/2006 10:57:24 PM
Great composition and color. Kudos for going the extra mile with the lizard.
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04/29/2006 09:51:46 PM
what a cute little guy he is and the detail an the animal is wonderful
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04/29/2006 08:50:09 PM
nice lighting on the pepper and great detail!
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04/29/2006 07:19:07 PM
Excellent shot! If this is your pet I want one too. :-) good luck in the challenge.
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04/29/2006 06:49:32 PM
wow. perfect.best shot of the challenge. 10.
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04/29/2006 06:48:11 PM
I really love the detailed serration captured on this little guy's edges. Great angle!
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04/29/2006 04:39:17 PM
Nice colors and composition, good detail. On my monitor, there seems to be a little too much noise in the reds, but otherwise a lovely photo...
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04/29/2006 03:11:43 PM
excellent composition. the little guy seems to be waving at me. - 8
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04/29/2006 03:06:51 PM
hehehheheeh..... this will definitely be in the top 10 IMHO ;) good luck!
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04/29/2006 02:14:33 PM
Im assuming that i am looking at a Chameleon on a pepper which would make the chameleon about 1 to 2 inches long. I wasnt aware they were that small.
Nice picture though.
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04/29/2006 02:07:24 PM
This is such a fun image lol, really love it! The little guy is so cute :).. good luck
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04/29/2006 01:46:58 PM
nice! 7
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04/29/2006 01:45:08 PM
Is he real? Very cool shot! Good job.
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04/29/2006 12:47:51 PM
wow... impresssive image ... very well done ... enjoy your ribbon!
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04/29/2006 12:16:04 PM
very creative! If there was one nitpick it would be that the tail is slightly masked, but hey it's not a big deal.
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04/29/2006 11:04:36 AM
It looks as if the lizzard is about to pontificate on something very important to it. Good capture!
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04/29/2006 02:13:53 AM
Well done. Nice concept.
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04/29/2006 12:37:25 AM
Nice.
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04/28/2006 06:26:22 PM
Probably the best entry in this challenge! Where did you find that cute little critter?
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04/28/2006 05:48:46 PM
G'day! I've always loved cameleons! Great shot and good luck!
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04/28/2006 02:11:12 PM
LOL. It really looks like it is waving g'day.
love the sharpness and the choice for the colors. Good job!
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04/28/2006 07:06:55 AM
very very cool/ love it! ribbon?
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04/28/2006 06:28:24 AM
Great image, lots of nice detail and nice competition. My only issue would be that it could do with just a touch more saturation to make the colours leap out a bit more, but that would be nit picking.

Good luck with this its fabulous!
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04/28/2006 02:08:15 AM
I like the clarity of the inage. Well done.
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04/27/2006 10:00:11 PM
ha ha I love this! very well done! .. must have taken some time to do this
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04/27/2006 09:57:12 PM
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you work for a design company, a magazine!?
This is spectacular. Could he pose any more perfect!? Great shot a now one of my favorites!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10
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04/27/2006 09:32:44 PM
Awesome photo!
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04/27/2006 09:25:26 PM
6 - Up from 5. Like this, but the 'green' of the chameleon is clashing a little with the green of the stem, and draws attention to the 'quality' of the skin of the stem as well, if that makes sense. Not sure what to suggest, perhaps 'putting it' on the 'red', who knows. Perhaps even the chameleon on its own, as has good color in it. Just needs a little 'extra', somewhere, especially for this Challenge, in my opinion. edit:typo

Message edited by author 2006-05-03 18:31:58.
04/27/2006 08:36:00 PM
Excellent! One of my top picks.
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04/27/2006 05:24:38 PM
HOW awesome is that!!!! This could not be composed or executed more perfectly. It's a flawless 10
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04/27/2006 04:33:01 PM
Nice departure from the normal red pepper and green steam shot. Clean, good colors, well lit.
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04/27/2006 11:36:35 AM
very nice idea
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04/27/2006 10:20:38 AM
Love everything except the brightness..Squinted my eyes to catch the face!
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04/27/2006 09:53:08 AM
I hope you get a ribbon, excellent!
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04/27/2006 09:00:05 AM
I love the texture in the skin.
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04/26/2006 11:29:21 PM
This shot rocks!!! Great composition and colors - and its not a flower!!! I will be totally amazed if this isnt in the top 3. Well done. Bumping up - all the way up.
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04/26/2006 11:03:06 PM
very good
is tat a real animal... looks cool
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04/26/2006 10:03:59 PM
This cracks me up. His shape mimics that of the stem of the pepper. Hilarious expression. Looks like a grumpy old man. thanks for the smile.
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04/26/2006 07:28:39 PM
Love this shot, it's fun and creative and well photographed.
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04/26/2006 06:29:33 PM
That's either a small lizard or a HUGE bell pepper :-) Nice shot of this the little guy.
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04/26/2006 06:22:24 PM
that's awesome
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04/26/2006 06:01:58 PM
Hey it's Gecko!!! And he is waving at me!!
Great detail, clarity and sharpness... love this one.
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04/26/2006 05:27:29 PM
Okay. This is about as cute as they come. Nice work.
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04/26/2006 05:21:29 PM
Beautiful! He is so cute! Your colors are great and the photo is super fun!10
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04/26/2006 04:20:04 PM
HA! Thanks for submitting this little one.
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04/26/2006 03:49:53 PM
Nice clarity, color and composition.
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04/26/2006 03:31:00 PM
Love it!
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04/26/2006 12:43:32 PM
Love the lizard
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04/26/2006 10:44:10 AM
I like it so much, great exposure, great color and very original....
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04/26/2006 10:38:42 AM
whow, i didn't know chameleons can be that small - great capture, only pepper looks a bit dull - 9
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04/26/2006 10:23:58 AM
This is too much ;-)) What can I say - brilliant! Hope you do well with this.
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04/26/2006 06:45:59 AM
"WOW" factor here.....well done.....
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04/26/2006 06:26:32 AM
Clever, nice detail. I think a bright white background would have added more punch to this.
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04/26/2006 05:53:22 AM
I LOVE these guys...really nice shot...only thing is there's a fair bit of distracting graininess on the peppers...hope you do well, good luck
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