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AndreaE
 
AndreaE April 01, 2014
Love this a million times :))
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 01, 2014
Aw thanks so much Andrea :-)
K8Photographics Platinum
 
K8Photographics April 01, 2014
Love this one Trace :)
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 01, 2014
Thanks heaps K8 :-)
Gayde
 
Gayde April 01, 2014
Absolutely beautiful :)
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 02, 2014
Thank you Gaydee :-)
pat-rice440
 
pat-rice440 April 02, 2014
Very dramatic..beautiful! Nice work!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 03, 2014
Thank you so much, you know I appreciate your comments :-) :-) :-)
sweetpea72
 
sweetpea72 April 02, 2014
WOW...this is stunning!! :)
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 03, 2014
Big smile and thank you coming your way Mel :-)
psteele
 
psteele April 02, 2014
beautiful pic !
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 03, 2014
Thank you very much Phyllis :-)
marthe
 
marthe April 02, 2014
gorgeous! love the tones and light! the water droplet adds so much to this image
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 03, 2014
Thanks a stack Marthe, much appreciated :-)
beetlestone
 
beetlestone April 04, 2014
beautiful!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 04, 2014
Thanks so much Cheryl :-)
Chilly_fingers
 
Chilly_fingers April 06, 2014
Wow....very well shot. Great work!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 07, 2014
Thank you for your kind comment Krystal :-)
Elyzabeth PRO
 
Elyzabeth April 06, 2014
Magic!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 07, 2014
Thank you Elyzabeth :-)
jojoxena
 
jojoxena April 06, 2014
Stunning!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 07, 2014
Thank you very much Joanne :-)
njkerosky Ultimate
 
njkerosky April 07, 2014
Engaging and Precise Closeups...Congrats!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 07, 2014
Thanks so much Nick, appreciate it :-)
Lorenzo
 
Lorenzo April 07, 2014
Superb presentation. Hope it get recognition from VB!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 08, 2014
Thank you Lorenzo, so kind of you to say so :-)
Flosno
 
Flosno April 08, 2014
Impressive presentation
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 09, 2014
Thanks ever so much Louise, appreciate it :-)
philipbebbington
 
philipbebbington April 09, 2014
Pure artistic class.Congrats
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 10, 2014
Thank you kindly Philip :-)
jimmerchant
 
jimmerchant April 15, 2014
Very inspiring :)
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 15, 2014
Thank you Jim :-)
KrakenWaker
 
KrakenWaker April 15, 2014
Excellent shot, really exquisite.
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 16, 2014
Thanks heaps Roddy, much appreciated :-)
PWMManchesterUK
 
PWMManchesterUK April 17, 2014
This is beautiful :)
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 18, 2014
Thank you Paula :-)
cmorisset PRO+
 
cmorisset April 19, 2014
It's poetry... gorgeous capture ( :
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 19, 2014
Thanks Celine, kind of you to say so :-)
View1925
 
View1925 April 20, 2014
WOW!!!!!!!! So Beautiful! deb:)
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 20, 2014
Aw thanks heaps Deb...appreciate you saying so :-)
kimberlyvigdor
 
kimberlyvigdor April 21, 2014
Simplicity & perfection. Lovely.
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 21, 2014
Thanks so much Kimberly :-)
annharris
 
annharris April 24, 2014
This is magical, WOW!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 24, 2014
Gosh, thanks heaps, appreciate the compliment :-)
Sanzotography
 
Sanzotography April 25, 2014
This, and so many others are so amazing. You have a great eye and buckets of skill. Beautiful work!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 25, 2014
Thanks so much Tracy, appreciate your kind words :-)
Winart
 
Winart April 27, 2014
Wow! Simply stunning.
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin April 28, 2014
Thanks for the compliment Sharyn, I really appreciate it :-)
unniwilliams
 
unniwilliams April 30, 2014
Beautifully composed and again, your focus is spot on, another winner
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin May 01, 2014
Thank you very much Unni :-)
trista7510 Ultimate
 
trista7510 April 30, 2014
Very beautiful.
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin May 01, 2014
Thanks Stephanie, appreciate it :-)
rachelewald PRO+
 
rachelewald April 30, 2014
one of the hardest time to take photos is at night if not a windy day! lol. but this is a beautiful shot especially at night.
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin May 01, 2014
Thanks heaps Rachel :-)
Elyzabeth PRO
 
Elyzabeth April 30, 2014
This looks like a dream!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin May 01, 2014
What a perfect compliment, thanks Elyzabeth :-)
CaptureLifeUK Platinum
 
CaptureLifeUK May 02, 2014
Stunning. Your ability with a camera is impressive :-)
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin May 03, 2014
Thank you Neil...I'm overwhelmed by your compliment :-)
KesPhotography Ultimate
 
KesPhotography May 03, 2014
Wow. Awesome. I could go on and on. Wonderful piece.
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin May 03, 2014
Thank you so very much Kathleen, so nice of you to say so :-)
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots May 06, 2014
Beautiful capture! Congrats.
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin May 07, 2014
Thank you very much :-)
huch5150
 
huch5150 May 06, 2014
The just so awesome!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin May 07, 2014
Many thanks Cory, appreciate it :-)
KayBrewer Platinum
 
KayBrewer May 06, 2014
Elegantly simple and beautiful
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin May 07, 2014
Thanks so very much Gracie :-)
lito
 
lito May 06, 2014
Beautiful!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin May 07, 2014
Thank you :-)
KoralC PRO
 
KoralC May 07, 2014
Fabulous shot!!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin May 08, 2014
Thank you kindly :-)
kathleenweetman
 
kathleenweetman May 17, 2014
Clever lady.....this one is soooo lovely I just melted. VotedTrace
charlena Platinum
 
charlena May 24, 2014
WooooooooooooooooooW!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin May 25, 2014
Thank you Charlena :-)
eskimotwila
 
eskimotwila May 24, 2014
Congratulations on award...amazing!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin May 25, 2014
Thanks so very much Twila :-)
Flosno
 
Flosno May 25, 2014
Nice entry Trace.....voted
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin May 26, 2014
Thanks heaps Louise :-)
AshThomson Platinum
 
AshThomson May 26, 2014
Beautiful capture!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin May 26, 2014
Thank you very much :-)
gondmagdi Premium
 
gondmagdi May 29, 2014
amazing picture, congratulation !!!!!!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin May 30, 2014
Thanks a stack Magdi, appreciate it :-)
ToddGrivettiPhotography Ultimate
 
Totally Awesome! Well done!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin May 31, 2014
So very much appreciated, thank you :-)
shema PRO
 
shema June 02, 2014
outstanding!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin June 03, 2014
Thanks so much Sheila :-)
Timbo
 
Timbo June 06, 2014
Just an outstanding shot.....
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin June 06, 2014
Thanks heaps Tim :-)
MirelaPilko
 
MirelaPilko June 07, 2014
Just amazing and creative
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin June 07, 2014
Appreciate your comment Mirela, thank you very much :-)
susanneradke PRO
 
susanneradke June 18, 2014
THIS is stunning - you have a wonderfull eye for flowers and details, lovely compositiones!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin June 18, 2014
Many thanks Susanne, I so appreciate your feedback :-)
rmr731 Platinum
 
rmr731 June 20, 2014
This is amazing!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin June 20, 2014
Thanks for that Ronda :-)
Thimbee
 
Thimbee June 21, 2014
Stunning!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin June 21, 2014
Thank you Barb :-)
debhall Platinum
 
debhall July 05, 2014
Absolutly stunning shot!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin July 05, 2014
Thanks Deb, lovely of you to say so :-)
Janjoeng
 
Janjoeng July 08, 2014
Fantastic shot!
Beautiful atmosphere.
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin July 08, 2014
Thank you for the wonderful compliment :-)
onyanita PRO+
 
onyanita July 12, 2014
gorgeous...congrats on the award.
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin July 13, 2014
Thank you very much Sonja :-)
ivanc
 
ivanc July 13, 2014
this one is amazing..
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin July 14, 2014
Thanks heaps Ivan, appreciate it :-)
Follest
 
Follest July 17, 2014
Incredible capture! Wow!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin July 17, 2014
Thanks ever so much Joe :-)
KayBrewer Platinum
 
KayBrewer July 19, 2014
voted Covers contest
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin July 19, 2014
Thanks so much Gracie :-)
Flosno
 
Flosno July 22, 2014
Lovely entry....voted
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin July 22, 2014
Many thanks Louise :-)
Kazza60
 
Kazza60 July 24, 2014
another outstanding composition .. voted
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin July 25, 2014
Thank you Karen, so appreciate the comment and the vote :-)
kathymuhle PRO+
 
kathymuhle July 26, 2014
Trace absolute masterpiece, tack sharp and beautifully composed! voted
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin July 26, 2014
Thanks Kathy, very kind of you :-)
CueHenning
 
CueHenning August 05, 2014
all your galery is incredible beauty... WOW...
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin August 05, 2014
Thanks for the awesome compliment Cu :-)
Sgbpics
 
Sgbpics August 14, 2014
Stunning just stunning :)
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin August 14, 2014
Thanks heaps Sharon :-)
KayBrewer Platinum
 
KayBrewer August 16, 2014
Voted Fstoppers3!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin August 18, 2014
You are the best Gracie :-)
Follest
 
Follest August 20, 2014
Voted Fstoppers 3
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin August 20, 2014
Appreciate it Joe, thanks :-)
Natures_Allure_ByKym
 
Natures_Allure_ByKym August 20, 2014
Voted (Fstoppers Vol3) ~ absolutely DIVINE, Trace!!! Love it!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin August 21, 2014
Thanks Kym, appreciate the vote and the compliment :-)
NatureLoverJJWal
 
NatureLoverJJWal August 21, 2014
Great image. voted
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin August 25, 2014
Thanks so much Jelieta :-)
pat-rice440
 
pat-rice440 August 28, 2014
voted! Awesome entry
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin August 29, 2014
Thanks heaps Patrice :-)
texaaronpueschel Platinum
 
texaaronpueschel August 30, 2014
My favorite, too
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin September 01, 2014
Thanks for the great compliment Tex :-)
B-D-S
 
B-D-S September 24, 2014
Simply Awesome !!!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin September 24, 2014
Many thanks Brad...appreciate it :-)
NatureLoverJJWal
 
NatureLoverJJWal September 28, 2014
Congratulations on your Award. Fabulous photo.
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin October 02, 2014
Thank you very much, kind of you to comment :-)
HughCotter
 
HughCotter September 30, 2014
great capture and awesome work in general :D
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin October 02, 2014
Many thanks Hugh for the lovely compliment :-)
pat-rice440
 
pat-rice440 November 06, 2014
voted!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin November 15, 2014
Thanks so much for doing so :-)
IsabellaD Premium
 
IsabellaD November 14, 2014
Amazing, voted!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin November 15, 2014
Thank you...and thank you again :-)
shawnbarber
 
shawnbarber November 16, 2014
Love this ! Simply Gorgeous !!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin November 16, 2014
Appreciate the compliment, thanks Shawn :-)
SnowbunnyPhotography Platinum
 
SnowbunnyPhotography November 17, 2014
Voted hun. Good luck in the contest! :-)
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin November 18, 2014
Thanks heaps Lissette...so cool of you to do so :-)
racingturkey
 
racingturkey November 19, 2014
Fantastic shot
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin November 23, 2014
Thank you very much :-)
Parallel
 
Parallel December 15, 2014
You are big master, best photographer!
Regards, Vika
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin December 15, 2014
Thank you for the fabulous comment Vika, I really do appreciate it :-)
feliciemilhit
 
feliciemilhit December 17, 2014
Beautiful!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin December 18, 2014
Thanks so much Felicie :-)
gondmagdi Premium
 
gondmagdi December 26, 2014
Wonderful shot !!!!!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin December 26, 2014
Thanks so much for all of your feedback Magdi, I really appreciate you spending the time at my Gallery :-)
gscott
 
gscott January 01, 2015
Outstanding!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin January 01, 2015
Thanks so very much Greg :-)
NatureLoverJJWal
 
NatureLoverJJWal January 03, 2015
Excellent, voted EDU 2014!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin January 04, 2015
So lovely of you to do so Gigi, thanks :-)
Jillybean56
 
Jillybean56 January 10, 2015
Breathtaking
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin January 10, 2015
Thanks heaps Jill :-)
pat-rice440
 
pat-rice440 January 17, 2015
one of my faves...voted EDU 2014
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin January 18, 2015
Thanks a whole stack for doing so Patrice :-)
marizzza Platinum
 
marizzza February 09, 2015
I just adore it!!! fantastic light and composition!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin February 13, 2015
So very kind of you, thank you :-)
NatureLoverJJWal
 
NatureLoverJJWal July 03, 2015
Mysterious always. voted macro extravaganza!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin July 11, 2015
Thank you so much Gigi...your vote certainly counted, very proud to be a Finalist :-)
rosemarylang
 
rosemarylang July 03, 2015
Stunning. Love this heaps.
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin July 11, 2015
Thanks ever so much Rosemary :-)
lizziemellis Platinum
 
lizziemellis July 09, 2015
Beautiful image..congratulations on your finalist award well done:-)
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin July 11, 2015
Thank you so very, very much Lizzie :-)
UnkleFrank
 
UnkleFrank July 09, 2015
Congratulations on a most deserving award. A Magnificent composition. Very well done.
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin July 11, 2015
Most appreciated Frank...thanks so much :-)
Kazza60
 
Kazza60 July 09, 2015
congratulations on another finalist award .. just beautiful !!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin July 11, 2015
Thank you Karen...it's been a very special VB week! :-)
SarahKeates
 
SarahKeates July 09, 2015
Gorgeous capture! Congrats!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin July 11, 2015
Thank you Sarah :-)
KayBrewer Platinum
 
KayBrewer July 10, 2015
You did it again, Trace. Congrats finalist Macro Extravaganza!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin July 11, 2015
Thanks a million, Gracie :-)
VHiggins
 
VHiggins July 10, 2015
beautiful! congratulations!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin July 11, 2015
Thanks heaps Vonda :-)
1quietlady
 
1quietlady July 19, 2015
Beautiful!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin August 07, 2015
Thank you so very much :-)
CWphotos5
 
CWphotos5 August 08, 2015
Hauntingly beautiful! Love it! Congratulations!
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin August 10, 2015
Thank you very much for the lovely compliment Carol :-)
pat-rice440
 
pat-rice440 October 14, 2015
voted covers, so gorgeous love how dark and dramatic
traceprinslooreppin
traceprinslooreppin October 15, 2015
Thanks Patrice, this one's an old favourite of mine :-)
onyanita PRO+
 
onyanita May 23, 2016
congrats on your latest award...very deserving! xoxoxox
Roussou
 
Roussou May 23, 2016
Congrats on being a finalist, well deserved
JMaxwell Platinum
 
JMaxwell November 01, 2016
Beautiful, striking, soft, mysterious. I love it.
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