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TPW Winner - "Orchard Oriole"

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TPW Winner - "Orchard Oriole" - 11-18-2011, 09:42 AM

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I was just notified that I won the Plant/Animal category in Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine's Photo Contest. If you get the magazine here in Texas, look for my "Orchard Oriole" in the Jan/Feb issue. Happy Thanksgiving!!
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11-18-2011, 09:44 AM


Congrats on the win!

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Thank you so much Audrey, Happy Thanksgiving! :)
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11-18-2011, 05:30 PM


Congrats on the win!

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11-18-2011, 05:36 PM


Congratulations, Howard - the image is fantastic.

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11-18-2011, 05:58 PM


Congrats, Howard. That's a sweet pic.
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11-18-2011, 07:57 PM


Congrats. This is a great shot.
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11-18-2011, 08:32 PM


I just ran across the other winners:

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11-18-2011, 08:59 PM


Howard that is fantastic! Awesome, congratulations on a good look shot!

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11-19-2011, 12:25 AM


Congrats on the award of an excellent capture.
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Well done Sir!!! : )

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11-19-2011, 04:31 AM


Well made photo.
Very interesting lighting and composition.
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11-19-2011, 09:11 AM


Thank you so much for posting the link Scott!! First I've seen it :)
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11-19-2011, 09:15 AM


Congrats Howard...I can see why you won...gorgeous photo...

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