girl in the war
by silverfoxx

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I LOVE this photo. I was sure it would be on the front page with a 7+ score! It is such a striking photo! A gallery piece!

14.....Beginning of the End of My Little Girl.
by smardaz

Comment:
Way to go, Jason!!! Looks like the expert dodging/burning on the eyes did quite the trick for you, eh?? :) CONGRATULATIONS on a personal best and a top 20! This is awesome!!!

The Beginning of the End
by Brin

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I love this so much! I thought it should be one of the top few. What a perfectly photographed and processed photo!

Starting the Ninth Month...The Beginning of the End of Pregnancy
by njsabs

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I love this one! I'm so glad it made the top 10. It is perfect for thsi challenge and taken so beautifully! Congratulations!

Falling Into Winter
by Hipychik

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Terry this is SO amazing! That mirror reflection is so clear you honestly can't tell you aren't looking at the real thing. It draws you in to study how in the world you got those leaves floating in mid-air like that. How totally beautiful and fascinating! Congratulations on 8th place!

The Beginning of the End of Summer
by Haneck

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I'm sure glad you did enter it! This is beautiful. That forest looks like it's on FIRE! CONGRATULATIONS on a no-brainer for front page honors :)

Beginning to Brake Down
by orvaratli

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I knew this one would be on the front page -- and I'm always so encouraged whenever I get to see the voters getting it so right! This is so beautiful! CONGRATULATIONS!

... and so begins the tale of summer's end
by SherwinJames

Comment:
This is so beautiful! How did you get them to stand up like that. Amazing, printworthy photography!!!

Last Breaths
by pete0121

Comment:
An iphone???? OMG. . .way to rub it in :) Wow! What an incredible image to have taken with a phone! Congratulations on the honorable mention, and winning the bet. I hope you bet lots of money :)

Begins the night...
by Agaricus

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Michaeal!! Congratulations -- both on such beautiful photography, and your first (of many I'm sure) ribbon! This was one of my favorites, and I was sure it would be one of the winners the minute I saw it!

And with a subject that beautiful that has so many versatile looks. . .I think finding a new subject is totally unnecessary! I'm so glad it finally got the recognition it deserves!