Inspiring Photo: A Morning in San Giminagno #11050230

Tammy M. Anderson November 05, 2010

This is gorgeous, Patti. Love the lighting. #1324185

Patti Coblentz November 05, 2010

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member since: 4/11/2006 Beautiful light here, Patti!
UB #9015287

Marilyn Cornwell November 05, 2010

Gorgeous treatment, Patti! It makes this a wonderful soothing landscape image! #9015297

Patti Coblentz November 05, 2010

Thank you Tammy, UB, and Marilyn :) #9015319

Michelle Alton November 05, 2010

A real winner, without doubt, Patricia. A favorite for me! #9015320

Jeff Robinson November 05, 2010

Wow - Wonderful lighting and beautifully captured Patti! Jeff #9015346

Nikki McDonald November 05, 2010

Added it to my favorites before I even came in to comment, Patti. What a beautiful, classic and timeless scene. Gorgeous light. #9015396

Joy Rector November 05, 2010

awesome #9015402

Patti Coblentz November 05, 2010

Thank you very much Michelle, Jeff, Nikki, and Joy...I rely on your input because I'm never too sure about landscape shooting. #9015420

William C. Raco November 05, 2010

How beautiful
Wonderful perspective, depth and exposure #9015455

Alan L. Borror November 05, 2010

What a beautiful image, Patricia! Wonderful work. #9015520

Errick L. Cameron November 05, 2010

Hang it! #9015521

Katarina Mansson November 05, 2010

Stunning capture Patti! #9015527

Patti Coblentz November 05, 2010

Thank you very much Bill, Alan, Errick, and Katarina! #9015552

Julie Burnett November 05, 2010

Exquisite, and timeless, Patti. Absolutely gorgeous!! #9015562

Gord MacEachern November 05, 2010

An outstanding winning image Patti, a real "jaw dropper"!!!! #9015567

Patti Coblentz November 05, 2010

Thank you Julie, and Gord..I am pleased that you like this :) #9015597

Robert R. Goodman November 05, 2010

Hi Patricia,WOW!!That is gorgeous my friend.Just like a beautiful painting,this one is a winner!!!! #9015671

Patti Coblentz November 05, 2010

Good morning, Bobby...thank you :) #9015679

Dr Silly November 05, 2010

Beautiful, a wall hanger. :O) #9015745

frank w. degenhardt November 05, 2010

Patricia- They say some of the worlds best known masters of art come from this side of the world and I can see why from this gorgeous work of art you were there where you belong, among the masters. This look is stunningly beautiful. What a work of art with the composition, I love the colors and textures and feel of the picture. The details of the house are gorgeous and I love the landscape its found in. I especially love the depth and the gorgeous view of the background.
You are gifted my friend.
Have a most wonderful day. #9015772

Patti Coblentz November 05, 2010

Thank you very much Doc, and Frank!

What a nice thing to say, Frank :) #9015780

Val Feldman November 05, 2010

OK, Patti, my friend...every hair on my arms stood up when I opened this up...my sure indication of WINNER! (I look a little strange but honestly those little arm hairs are usually right!) :) Don't have to say more - it speaks for itself (except, gorgeous work) - just gonna fave it and know I'll be seeing this next month! #9015898

Patti Coblentz November 05, 2010

So pleased to hear that it passed the arm hair test!! That is surely a good sign...LOL! Thanks very much, Val :) #9015904

Bojan Bencic November 05, 2010

OK, I'm impressed. That is beautiful, Patricia. Fantastic light and tone, like an old painting. Well done. #9016148

Patti Coblentz November 05, 2010

Well, that seals the deal, Bojan...LOL...thank you :) #9016153

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton November 05, 2010

This is perfect.. Fantastic work, Patricia!!! #9016168

Patti Coblentz November 05, 2010

Thank you, Philippe! #9016171

Tammy Espino November 05, 2010

Outstanding :) #9016219

Phyllis H. Burchett November 05, 2010

Beautiful scene, gorgeous light Patricia...fabulous work! #9016226

Ellen Hodges November 05, 2010

Very astoundingly beautiful capture, Patti!! Straight to favs!! Wow!!!! Wow!! #9016263

Ann Coates November 05, 2010

Wow, what a beautiful scene you have captured here Patti. #9016280

Steve M. Harrington November 05, 2010

If your concern about shooting landscapes were true, then I would have to say you sure can paint them. Lovely, Patti. #9016326

Patti Coblentz November 05, 2010

Thanks very much Tammy, Phyllis, Ellen, Ann, and Steve! #9016329

Hal Bambrick November 05, 2010

Stunning!,Could be a Painting in a Museum Patti!!!!!.Very WELL Done!!!!. #9016419

Patti Coblentz November 05, 2010

Thanks so much, Hal! #9016428

Jillian Danielson November 05, 2010

WOW!!! This is just beautiful!!!!!!!!!! #9016439

Monnie Ryan November 05, 2010

I can't say it any better than those who went before me, Patti -- WOW! #9016595

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas November 05, 2010

Wonderful image Patricia!,
Amalia #9016646

Ann H. Belus November 05, 2010

How beautiful, Patti! I love the way you captured the light; perfect comp.
It poured the day we went there...sooo disappointing. #9016704

Patti Coblentz November 05, 2010

Thank you very much Jillian, Monnie, Amalia, and Ann!

Ann, that would be very disappointing, no doubt. #9016722

Kathy Salerni November 05, 2010

Been out of touch for a while but what a day to start back!! This looks like a Italian masterpiece, Patti! The color and textures are wonderful! Well done! #9016789

Patti Coblentz November 05, 2010

Hi Kathy...nice to hear from you :)
Thank you! #9016808

Thomas E. Hinds November 05, 2010

Spectacular light, color, texture! Love this scene! Wonderfully Italian! Just beautiful! Fabulous, Patti! #9016811

Patti Coblentz November 05, 2010

Thank you so much, Tom...I appreciate it! #9016813

Laura E. Swan November 05, 2010

I thought this was an oil. Wow. Patti. This is what art is all about. This could easily become famous. If you go down in history for your photography, this will be one of the reasons why. That is how good this is.

Totally impressed, as are the rest of us. Not just a FAV but winner. I will stay attached to congratulate you.

-Laura #9016871

Rona L. Schwarz November 05, 2010

WOW, Patti! Even the thumbnail looks spectacular! Marvelous composition, fabulous lighting, wonderful textures, has amazing depth...I could go on and on...We'll see this again, I'm sure! #9016916

Tommy E. Burgess November 05, 2010

Wow absolutely breath taking capture Patti!! Wonderful light, colors, composition and mood! #9017002

Patti Coblentz November 06, 2010

Thank you very much Laura, Rona, and Tommy! #9017038

Graeme yew Chow November 06, 2010

Excellent and beautiful country side, very well taken and expect to see this again. Thank you for your comment and also you have alot of beautiuful images with D300, Pat. #9017129

Patti Coblentz November 06, 2010

Thank you, Graeme! #9017229

Ujjwal Mukherjee November 06, 2010

Absolutely magical,Patti! Love the place,light,your wonderful composition and capture!! also marked it as a place to visit in my next trip to Italy :-) #9017380

Jean-Pierre Ducondi November 06, 2010

Lovely scene and mood. Love the mist and feel of this landscape. Well done Patti.
JP #9017743

Patti Coblentz November 06, 2010

Thank you Ujjwal, and JP! #9017815

Carol L. Fowler November 06, 2010

Just gorgeous! #9018023

Patti Coblentz November 06, 2010

Thank you, Carol :) #9018087

Lorna Shutter November 06, 2010

WOW! WOW! WOW!
Ditto to what Frank said!
No, seriously ...
Ditto to what Frank said! LOL! :D

Awesome piece, Patti girl! A spectacular work of art ... and a FAVE for me too! Definitely a BIG WINNER!!!!! I'm rooting for you! #9018170

Renata Gusciora November 06, 2010

Beautiful image,great pov,lovely lighting and feel to it,Patti! #9018318

Barbara Waldoch November 07, 2010

What a beautiful 'painting', Patti! #9018431

Patrick Rouzes November 07, 2010

Patti, I echo every comment above & "yes' , it is a masterpeice! Phenomenal image, beauty & work & hope we will see this again! WTG! #9018834

Patti Coblentz November 07, 2010

Thank you very much Lorna, Renata, Barbara, and Patrick! #9018841

Sherrie D. Winarski November 07, 2010

Ti amo Italia...tanto tanto! Patty, this is a beautiful capture of the Italian landscape! Soft and inviting! #9019765

Patti Coblentz November 07, 2010

Where my soul comes to life, no doubt :) Thank you so much, Sherrie...I hope you are well...so nice to hear from you :) #9019774

Debra R. Harder November 08, 2010

Now this is my kind of place!! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL, Patti! Love the muted tones, composition, details and colors. Fabulous!! Deb #9021286

Karen Celella November 08, 2010

Beautiful, mystical tones, Patti! #9021934

Patti Coblentz November 08, 2010

Thank you Deb, and Karen...I appreciate it!! #9021937

Hendrik Storme November 09, 2010

Fantastic light and capture WOW!!! #9022784

Patti Coblentz November 09, 2010

Thanks very much, Hendrik! #9022849

Ken Smith November 09, 2010

Perfect, Patricia. Love the mood in this! #9024307

Laura E. Swan November 09, 2010

ON YOUR EFP, Patti!!!
Now we wait. Silver. Gold.
:) #9024614

Patti Coblentz November 10, 2010

Thanks much Ken, and Laura! #9024851

Chris Budny November 14, 2010

Ooo... I envy your travels; what a beautiful scene you've captured! #9033430

Patti Coblentz November 14, 2010

Thank you, Chris...would love to be there now :) #9033437

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 15, 2010

This image is pure magic, wow, a fav! #9035005

Patti Coblentz November 15, 2010

It is a magical place! Thank you, Donna :) #9035040

Dianna Murphy November 15, 2010

Looks like a painting! Beautiful work. #9035255

Patti Coblentz November 15, 2010

Thank you, Dianna! #9035261

Daniella Puente November 15, 2010

Patti I just see this photo in the 101 mail, congrats!!! I just don't want to miss a comment on this GORGEOUS image, it has a wonderful feeling, so great light and the scene is precious, LOVE IT :))) #9035445

Patti Coblentz November 15, 2010

Thanks so much, Daniella! #9035447

Les Rhoades November 17, 2010

Looks like a Masterpice painting...print, frame and sell! #9047336

Patti Coblentz November 17, 2010

LOL...thank you, Les :) I have never printed any of my images (a sin, no?)...perhaps this will be a first. #9047347

Laura E. Swan November 17, 2010

I, too, am a sinner. Same sin. Find restitution. PRINT! HA! #9047404

Maria Morrow November 20, 2010

This is so charming and beautiful, Patricia. Love it.. this belongs on a wall! #9053301

Maria Morrow November 20, 2010

This is so charming and beautiful, Patricia. Love it.. this belongs on a wall! #9053305

Patti Coblentz November 20, 2010

Thank you, Maria! #9053313

Monica Mermoz November 21, 2010

Wonderful image, Patricia! Great light and composition. #9055743

Patti Coblentz November 21, 2010

Thank you very much, Monica! #9055753

Nikki McDonald November 29, 2010

Just enjoying Kara's picks for your Galley Feature at 101 once again, Patti. This is so lovely -- really does look like an old world painting. Beautiful scene, light and mood. #9070672

Patti Coblentz November 29, 2010

Thank you, Nikki...I worked very hard on it and am pleased by your comment :) #9070682

Nikki McDonald January 18, 2011

I knew it! Have you printed it? You should have it done as a canvas wrap. Congratulations on the Finalist and good luck in the next round. #9171383

Kathy Salerni January 18, 2011

A huge congrats and best of luck in the next round, Patty! #9171599

Ellen Hodges January 18, 2011

Congrats on your fabulous finalists, Patti!!! Very best luck in the next round!! #9171834

Linda L. Ruiz January 18, 2011

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Tammy Espino January 18, 2011

Congrats on your great finalist! :) #9171843

frank w. degenhardt January 18, 2011

I will be very disappointed not to see some gold under this picture. CONGRATULATIONS on this work of art getting a FINALIST my friend. #9171895

Laura E. Swan January 18, 2011

!!! ON YOUR TERRIFIC FINALIST, Patti !!! :D

I am so glad this one went Finalist. NOW LETS WAIT FOR GOLD!

-Laura :) #9172374

Ann Coates January 19, 2011

Congratulations on your stunning finalist Patricia. #9172837

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 19, 2011

A breathtaking finalist Patti, congratulations!! #9172954

Dr Silly January 19, 2011

This was a favorite pick of mine. Congratulations on your Finalist Patti. :O) #9172959

Ujjwal Mukherjee January 19, 2011

Glad to see it again,Patti! Congratulations on this captivating finalist!! #9172985

Bojan Bencic January 19, 2011

Congratulations on your finalists, Patricia. This one is beautiful. #9173087

John Benway January 19, 2011

Gorgeous Patti, love everything about it.
John #9173317

Leslie McLain January 19, 2011

Congrats on your beautiful finalists, Patti. #9173319

Kara L. Hendricks January 19, 2011

Well you know this is a personal fav. of yours for me... So glad to see it here Patti... Congrats on your finalists!! #9173354

Stephen Zacker January 19, 2011

Fantastic.. Like the mood this has. Congratulations #9173413

Marijana Fajgl January 19, 2011

Big congratulations, Patricia on your fantastic finalist! #9173496

Fanie Heymans January 19, 2011

Excellent, Congrats on your finalist, Patricia! #9173510

Deborah Lewinson January 19, 2011

Patti, this is a masterpiece!

Congrats and best wishes for the next round!
Debby #9173525

Patti Coblentz January 19, 2011

Thank you everyone...I appreciate it! #9173590

Lorna Shutter January 19, 2011

WTG, Patti Cake!!! CONGRATULATIONS on both of your wonderful Finalists this month!!!!!

#9173715

Patti Coblentz January 19, 2011

Thanks Miss Lorna :)) #9173750

Robert R. Goodman January 19, 2011

A big Congratulations,Patricia.Far better than anything I can do my friend!!!! #9173754

Agnes Fegan January 19, 2011

Beautiful...congrats! #9173900

Joanna Madloch January 19, 2011

Big congrats, Patricia. Wonderful one! #9173943

Karen Celella January 19, 2011

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Patricia! #9174311

Stefania Barbier January 19, 2011

superb... congratulations Patti!!! #9174453

Carol Eade January 19, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Patricia! #9174464

Kay Beausoleil January 19, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist for this superb piece, Patricia! #9174483

Patti Coblentz January 19, 2011

Thank you so much :) #9174517

Danny B. Head January 19, 2011

Great piece of art! Congrats! #9174629

Wanda B. Anderson January 19, 2011

Perfectly Captured! This is a winner! #9174714

Patti Coblentz January 19, 2011

Thank you Danny, and Wanda. #9174729

Karen Slagle January 19, 2011

Patricia, this should be the winner of them all. Congrats on this amazing and gorgeous finalist. Best of luck next round... #9174774

Cathy Barrows January 19, 2011

Congrats on your finalist...beautiful #9174813

Katarina Mansson January 19, 2011

This is a beauty with lovely light and colors- congratulations on your finalist Patti! #9174909

Richard B. Hallick January 19, 2011

Beautiful scenic shot. Congratulations and good luck in the next round. #9174971

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas January 19, 2011

Big Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Patricia!,
Amalia #9175200

Randall J. Scholten January 19, 2011

Congratulations on this masterpiece! #9175230

Mick Burkey January 19, 2011

Really beautiful work, Patricia! Congrats on your finalist! #9175697

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton January 19, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Patricia! #9175809

Terry Cervi January 19, 2011

How beautiful this is, Patti! Congrats on your finalist! #9175881

Steve M. Harrington January 19, 2011

A wonderful and most worthy finalist, Patti. Congratulations!
Steve #9176019

Emile Abbott January 19, 2011

Just like a painting, outstanding finalist yet again Patti. #9176148

Michele Peterson January 19, 2011

Amazing image, Patti!! Congratulations on your finalist (both of them!!) and good luck in the next round. #9176172

Kate Jackson January 19, 2011

WOW - very painterly!!! A wonderful finalist Patricia! #9176240

Mitch Spence January 19, 2011

This is so classically lovely, Patti, and the composition is super. And oh those variations in green with the contrast of warmth in the building, all in the soft mist. Congrats on the finalist. #9176270

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer January 19, 2011

Simply amazing, Patricia. Congratulations. #9176298

Rona L. Schwarz January 19, 2011

No surprise here, Patti, I knew we'd see this again! A favorite of mine for sure. Next up - a GOLD badge! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding Finalist! #9176398

SaMi Martin January 19, 2011

Just beautiful Patricia; Congrats on your Finalist! #9176635

Patrick Rouzes January 19, 2011

Hoping to see this in the next round,Patti! CONGRATULATIONS, my friend! #9176924

Lydia Williams January 19, 2011

Beautiful Patti. Congratulations! #9177046

Gord MacEachern January 19, 2011

Big congratulations on your well deserved finalist Patti!!
Good luck next round!! #9177113

Jean-Pierre Ducondi January 19, 2011

Big congratulations Patti on all your wonderful finalists.
JP #9177603

Renata Gusciora January 19, 2011

Big congratulations on your wonderful finalist,Patti!!!:-) #9177781

Phyllis H. Burchett January 19, 2011

Congrats on this wonderful finalist Patricia! #9178073

Carol L. Fowler January 19, 2011

Congrats on this Finalist #9178469

Cindy Bendush January 20, 2011

Beautiful finalist Patricia - congratulations! #9179114

Dick W. Wyatt January 20, 2011

Congratulations ! Both look like winners to me. #9179146

Patti Coblentz January 20, 2011

Thanks so much everyone! #9179334

Linda D. Lester January 20, 2011

This has to be gold....congratulations!!!! #9179743

Merna L. Nobile January 20, 2011

I can only imagine how proud you must be feeling right now. What wonderful news! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #9180519

Debra R. Harder January 20, 2011

Absolutely LOVE this, Patti!! The colors and lighting are magnificent. Huge congratulations on this beautiful finalist! Deb #9180885

John Connolly January 20, 2011

Congratulations on the beautiful finalist Patricia! Well done! #9181005

Patti Coblentz January 20, 2011

Thanks Linda, Merna, Debra, and John! #9181176

Val Feldman January 20, 2011

That ol' "standing hairs on the arm" thingie I have is still going strong, Ms. Patti - even on the bum arm! So glad to see it back with much-deserved silver attached...two down, one to go!! I'm rooting for it! Huge congrats, Patti!! #9181349

Chris Budny January 20, 2011

Wow, it is a long way to the bottom of this discussion thread! But worth it to say, Congratulations! #9181446

Thomas E. Hinds January 20, 2011

Such a lovely capture, Patti! Big congratulations on this amazing Finalist! #9181749

Nancyj E. Hovey January 20, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9181759

Patti Coblentz January 20, 2011

Thank you very much Valarie, Chris, Tom, and NancyJ! #9181924

Melissa McCabe January 20, 2011

Outstanding Patricia - congtratulations : )-mm #9182080

Patti Coblentz January 20, 2011

Thank you, Melissa :) #9182086

Freddy Bland January 20, 2011

Huge congratulations on a superb capture and Finalist, Patricia!! It's very lovely!! #9182276

Mary K. Robison January 21, 2011

Eye-pleasing colors, composition, and light, Patricia.
CONGRATULATIONS on its selection as a finalist. Best of luck to you in the next round. #9182738

Patti Coblentz January 21, 2011

Thank you Freddy, and Mary :) #9182763

Irene Colling January 21, 2011

Wonderful scenic Patricia. I particularily like the depth you captured in this enchanting image.

Congratulations on your fine Finalist photo. #9183315

Patti Coblentz January 21, 2011

Thank you, Irene! #9183317

Laura E. Swan January 21, 2011

I am staying attached to congratulate you when this goes GOLD. :) Just so you know!

-Laura :) #9183366

Nancy (Peaches) Harker January 21, 2011

WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

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REALLY Beautiful and awesome capture! #9184359

Patti Coblentz January 21, 2011

Thanks you Laura, and Peaches! #9184362

Claudia Kuhn January 23, 2011

Woo Hoo!!! Congratulations on your Grand Prize Winner!! #9187526

Bojan Bencic January 23, 2011

Whoa! Well done Patricia. Congratulations on your GRAND PRIZE WINNER! #9187533

Patti Coblentz January 23, 2011

HOLY COW!! I am beside myself :)) Thanks so much, BP and friends!! #9187537

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 23, 2011

Yes!!!! WTG Patti!!! I am SO HAPPY for you!! Congratulations on your GRAND PRIZE win.

As you know, I love this image, it is one of my favorites!!!

Enjoy your day! #9187541

Terry Cervi January 23, 2011

Congraulations on your stunning Grand Prize win, Patti! WTG!! #9187552

Tammy M. Anderson January 23, 2011

Congratulations Patti on your beautiful Grand Prize winner. #9187578

Leslie McLain January 23, 2011

Wow!! Congrats on your Grand Prize win, Patti. #9187579

Lydia Williams January 23, 2011

Fantastic Patti! Congratulations on your most deserving gold win! #9187590

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 23, 2011

Yippie!! Congrats, Patti! #9187610

Linda D. Lester January 23, 2011

I tried to call you girl....love it!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! What a great honor to get Grand Prize! #9187620

Joanna Madloch January 23, 2011

Congrats, Patricia! Amazing win! #9187626

Ellen Hodges January 23, 2011

Very Huge congrats on a fabulous win, Patti!!!! Yeah!!!! #9187630

Renata Gusciora January 23, 2011

HUge congratulations on this amazing Grand Prize Winner,Patti!!!:-) #9187642

Tammy Espino January 23, 2011

You go girl, big congrats!! :) #9187655

Peter K. Burian January 23, 2011

What a fabulous image ... incredible atmosphere.

Congratulations.

#9187667

Errick L. Cameron January 23, 2011

I am not surprised with this news. Well done!!! Errick #9187709

Phyllis H. Burchett January 23, 2011

WTG Patti, Huge congratulations to you on this fabulous Grand Prize Winner! #9187714

Ryan Murphy January 23, 2011

congrats, Patricia! Well-deserved! #9187721

Millie A. Talarico January 23, 2011

Congratulations to you Patricia!!! #9187727

Patrick Rouzes January 23, 2011

Heyyyyyyyy,Patti, I knew it would happen sooner or later! You are a talented person but also have a kind & sincere soul! The combinatiion has paid off, my friend!
COMGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #9187732

Hendrik Storme January 23, 2011

BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!!! #9187766

Brenda f. Andrew January 23, 2011

This is wonderful, congratulation !!! well deserved. #9187784

Jessica Jenney January 23, 2011

Congratulations on your fabulous Grand Prize Winner! #9187799

Karen Slagle January 23, 2011

I was right, guess I had a feeling about your fabulous and gorgeous image, Patricia...Huge congrats. #9187808

Ann H. Belus January 23, 2011

AWESOME!! Huge congratulations, Patti, on this fabulous entry! #9187835

Dr Silly January 23, 2011

Congratulations Patti on the Grand Prize win. :O) #9187840

Thomas E. Hinds January 23, 2011

Patti, I am so very happy for you! Big congratulations on this Grand Prize Winner! So deserving!! WTG! Wow! #9187860

Datha Y. Thompson January 23, 2011

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS PATTI!!!!
GORGEOUS GPW and so WELL DESERVED YGG!!! :) #9187867

Anita Hogue January 23, 2011

Oh, such a fabulous grand winner! Congratulations! #9187881

Jean-Pierre Ducondi January 23, 2011

Am So Happy For You. BIG BIG Congrats Patricia. So well deserved.
JP #9187937

Carrie M. Groseclose January 23, 2011

Huge Congratulations on your breathtaking Grand Prize Winner Patricia! #9187968

James N. Sanderson January 23, 2011

Congratulations. This is a very nice capture. It has an ethereal painterly feel to it which I like very much. #9187981

Monnie Ryan January 23, 2011

WTG, Patti!! Congratulations by the tons for your big (and well deserved) win! #9188021

Melissa McCabe January 23, 2011

Congrats again Patricia, I'm so thrilled for you for this well-deserved win!! : ) -mm #9188024

Nancyj E. Hovey January 23, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving
G R A N D P R I Z E Win!!!! 8o) #9188043

Patrick Rouzes January 23, 2011

and Congratulations, also! lol #9188053

Michelle Alton January 23, 2011

This is a brilliant, fabulous, marvelous selection for GP, Patricia. Congratulations! #9188060

James N. Sanderson January 23, 2011

N/A #9188081

Patti Coblentz January 23, 2011

Thank you so much, my BP friends...I am thrilled and appreciate very much all of your warm congratulations :) #9188173

David Phalen January 23, 2011

Huge Congrats on a fabulous GRAND PRIZE winner!!!! #9188185

Chris Budny January 23, 2011

And now an even longer trek to reach the bottom of this thread! Congratulations, Patti, on your fantastic win! #9188199

Patti Coblentz January 23, 2011

Thank you David, and Chris...lol, Chris! #9188215

Kay Beausoleil January 23, 2011

Such a wonderful Grand Prize -- so glad to see this great win, Patti. Congratulations!! #9188219

Kay E. Mahoney January 23, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful Grand Prize winner. #9188262

Susan Fox January 23, 2011

A big congratulations on your wonderful grand prize win!!!! #9188301

Bob Cournoyer January 23, 2011

Very big congrats on your Grand Prize Gold... :-) #9188303

Mary Beth Aiello January 23, 2011

Patti --

Absolutely spectacular. I'm so happy for you -- and your brilliant GRAND PRIZE. Just outstanding. #9188322

Jillian Danielson January 23, 2011

HOLY COW!!! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!! #9188349

Usman M. Bajwa January 23, 2011

I agree with Patrick above. Huge CONGRATZ on this wonderful GP win, Patti. So happy for you!!!

UB. #9188362

Patti Coblentz January 23, 2011

Thanks so much...I really appreciate your warm congratulations :) #9188375

Deborah Lewinson January 23, 2011

So well deserved, Patti! Hardy congrats on your Grand Prize Win!!!

Debby #9188396

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 23, 2011

WTG on this incredible GRAND PRIZE win, Patti! :-) k #9188398

Bill Houghton January 23, 2011

Congratulations on this beautiful winner. #9188440

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 23, 2011

Big congratulations on this well deserved Gran Prize Patricia!

jo ann c.

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Mary K. Robison January 23, 2011

So glad to see this gorgeous image at the top of the Winners' page!
CONGRATULATIONS, Patricia! You really deserve the Grand Prize Win for this! #9188491

Yulianto Soeroso January 23, 2011

wow exciting for me love for your Grand Prize Patricia wow ..yihaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa #9188552

Laura E. Swan January 23, 2011

HA!!!!!!!!!!! Miss Patti !!!!!!!!!

***** WONDERFUL *****

****** ******

SO VERY HAPPY FOR YOU!!! HUGE CONGRATS ON GOING ALL THE WAY!
(I am not surprised at ALL!!!! Not one bit! -SO- very excited for you!!!

-Laura #9188577

Graham Robards January 23, 2011

Oh Patti dear, I have goose bumps looking at this and the pride you must feel receiving this award.

Beautiful!

~Pat #9188646

Renee Doyle January 23, 2011

Big BIG congratulations to you Patti on this wonderful Grand Prize Win!!!! WTG!! #9188752

R. J. Laudenbacher January 23, 2011

WTG Patti!!!!! A big congratulations to you on your Grand Prize Winner. It is a stunning piece of work. #9188831

Michele Peterson January 23, 2011

WOO_HOOO!!!!!!! I am SOOO happy for you Patti!!! I can only imagine you will be walking on the clouds for a while!! This is so exciting!!! Congratulations... it is totally deserved, this image is amazing!!!!! #9188848

Laura E. Swan January 23, 2011

<---- A Patti Cloud! :) ! #9188884

Lorna Shutter January 23, 2011

Oh Wowee!!! I can't believe it! ... I mean, I CAN believe it, but I can't!!! One of my BF's on BP winning a GP award! ... How awesome is that?!!! Sister Laura and I couldn't be happier for you!!! WTG, Patti Cake!!! GRAND CONGRATULATIONS on your Grand Prize Award!!!!! :)

#9188895

Patti Coblentz January 23, 2011

Thanks so much everyone...and thank you, Laura for my cloud :) #9188896

Laura E. Swan January 23, 2011

<---- Grand Prize Gold Clouds

;) #9188900

Laura E. Swan January 23, 2011

Oooo! Sister Lorna! That's some FANCY DANCING with you and George and the big "J".... #9188908

Patti Coblentz January 23, 2011

Woo hoo, Loretta...what's mine is yours...thankss to you and Laura, both!! #9188911

Stephen S. Maguire January 23, 2011

Brillant work!!! #9188951

Rona L. Schwarz January 23, 2011

WOW, WOW, and WOW!!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS, PATTI!!! I always knew this one was special and I am so excited for you! The Grand Prize Winner, WTG girl! #9188991

Carol Flisak January 23, 2011

Huge congratulations on your grand prize winner, Patti!!! This is a beautiful work of art... wonderful light and effects! #9189041

Laura E. Swan January 23, 2011

This message JUST IN:

(From The "LITTLE PEOPLE"...)

Heehee! Sorry. Couldn't help myself. I mean...Ging Gold is one thing...and it is a big thing...

BUT GRAND PRIZE? PATTI! OM GOSH! #9189045

Laura E. Swan January 23, 2011

What is "Ging Gold" anyway?

Oh, of course. My typing. "GOING GOLD"...

(Sorry!)

#9189051

Cindy Bendush January 23, 2011

Huge congratulations on your beautiful GPW Patti! #9189122

Steve M. Harrington January 23, 2011

Some images that are recognized here please hell out of me because of the photographer and the quality of the work. And then there is this most wonderful work of art by a fine talent. Truly special both! I am thrilled for you, Patti! I know the dedication and sheer hard work you have gone through to reach this point. I could not be happier.
Steve #9189134

Robert K. Bemus January 23, 2011

Gorgeous shot, color and tones...HUGE congrats on a well deserved Grand Prize, Patti!!! #9189163

Stefania Barbier January 23, 2011

Wohoooo wtg Patti, huge congrats on your gorgeous Grand Prize!!! #9189169

Kathy Salerni January 23, 2011

Grand Prize Winner!!!!!! Wow, I am so happy for you, Patti! Humongous congratulations!!!!!! WTG! #9189176

Katarina Mansson January 23, 2011

Wow, wow, wow - this is excellent Patti! Huge congratulations! #9189205

Patti Coblentz January 24, 2011

Thank you very much for all of your great congrats...I appreciate it! #9189306

Fanie Heymans January 24, 2011

A well deserved Grand prize winner Patricia! And a huge congratulations from me! Excellent work! #9189410

Liz blahh January 24, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful GRAND prize winner! #9189458

Alan L. Borror January 24, 2011

Huge congratulations on this fantastic Grand Prize winner, Patricia! #9189461

Brett Dolsen January 24, 2011

Big congratulations on taking out the Grand Prize Patricia!!Outstanding scene! #9189545

Gord MacEachern January 24, 2011

MY MY My Patti This is just so good!!!!
A great big congratulations, you should be so proud!!!!!!!!!! Gord. #9189561

Kara L. Hendricks January 24, 2011

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Patti Coblentz January 24, 2011

Thanks so much, my friends...I really appreciate it! #9189585

Julie Burnett January 24, 2011

Congratulations on this HUGE honor, Patti, it is so well deserved!! #9189598

Janet McNeil January 24, 2011

Congratulations on this beautiful Grand Prize win!! #9189668

Patti Coblentz January 24, 2011

Thank you Julie, and Janet! #9189733

Agnes Fegan January 24, 2011

Congratulations Patti on this gorgeous Winner! Glad to see you at the top of the winner's circle! #9189758

Gina Cormier January 24, 2011

Congrats on this spectacular image!!!!!!!!! I love the tones and comp in this WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!

Where are you going now? Disneyland? lol #9189817

frank w. degenhardt January 24, 2011

I'm so happy for you Patricia. What a work of beauty this is. CONGRATULATIONS on this most beautiful GRAND PRIZE WINNER. Way to go my friend. #9189923

Danny B. Head January 24, 2011

Contests, Patti! Such a wonderful image! #9189935

Carol Eade January 24, 2011

A gorgeous Grand Prize image, Patricia, big congratulations! Hope you're going to frame it! #9189981

Ross Throndson January 24, 2011

Beautiful DoF....reminds me of a Classic painting. Many Congratulations on your Wonderful Grand Prize Winner....WTG ! #9189997

Lindley Johnson January 24, 2011

This is truly a masterpiece! Huge congratulations on your gorgeous Grand Prize Win, Patti. #9190094

Val Feldman January 24, 2011

Ah, Patti... Hear! Hear! So well deserved! I'm thrilled to to open up the December Contest Winners Page and see this beautifully executed capture right at the top...just where it belongs with the caption, "Grand Prize Winner"!!! How sweet it is!!! #9190107

Lynne S. Fried January 24, 2011

Congratulations on your Grand Prize Win - this is a wonderful soothing photo and deserves the win. #9190114

Melissa G. Meiselman January 24, 2011

Congratulations on your stunning grand prize winner, Patti!! The scene and lighting are simply beautiful!! #9190219

Debra R. Harder January 24, 2011

WHOOOOOO-HOOOOOO!! WTG, Patti!! Huge congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL GRAND PRIZE WINNER!!!! Deb #9190354

Karen Celella January 24, 2011

You must be floating on that gorgeous foggy air, enjoying the thrill of being the GRAND PRIZE WINNER, Patti! Congratulations on this extraordinary honor! #9190513

Mick Burkey January 24, 2011

Congratulations on your well-deserved Grand Prize winner, Patricia! Wonderful image!! #9190539

John Benway January 24, 2011

Patti, BIG CONGRATULATIONS. Simply beautiful.
John #9190678

Mitch Spence January 24, 2011

Spectacular, Patti. Hooray for you! #9190702

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton January 24, 2011

Congratulations on this awesome Grand Prize Winner, Patricia!!! #9190771

Monika Sapek January 24, 2011

Huge congratulations on your beautiful Grand Prize Winner, Patricia!
#9190811

Patti Coblentz January 24, 2011

Thanks so much for all of your nice comments...I really appreciate them! #9190883

Marijana Fajgl January 24, 2011

Well deserved prize, Patricia! Huge congratulations! #9190917

Patti Coblentz January 24, 2011

Thank you, Marijana :) #9190978

Freddy Bland January 24, 2011

Wonderful Grand Prize Winner, Patricia!! MANY congratulations on this fantastic win!!! #9190990

Daniella Puente January 24, 2011

SO HAPPY TO SEE THIS AS THE GP!!!! Congrats Patti this totally deserves that :))))) #9190998

Carmody Baker January 24, 2011

Yea Patti!Huge congratulations. I love it!!! #9191147

Patti Coblentz January 24, 2011

Thank you so much Freddy, Daniella, and Carmody!

So nice to hear from you, Carmody...hope all is well!! #9191154

Maria Morrow January 24, 2011

Congratulations on this beautiful winner! #9191158

Randy D. Dinkins January 24, 2011

Wonderful image, big congrats!! #9191433

Irene Colling January 24, 2011

Huge Congratulations Patricia. #9191623

Fran J. Jagger January 24, 2011

CONGRATS on you Grand Prize Win, Patricia!! :) #9191730

Patti Coblentz January 24, 2011

Thank you very much Maria, Randy, Irene, and Fran! #9191829

Nadia Paul January 24, 2011

Congrats on this stunning GP winner Patti - so well deserved! #9191889

Ujjwal Mukherjee January 24, 2011

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS,Patti!!!! AWESOME !!!! #9191924

Patti Coblentz January 24, 2011

Thank you so much Nadia, and Ujjwal!! #9191928

Karen E. Baumann January 25, 2011

This is just awesome, Patti!!!! It is a beautiful image... perhaps a canvas wrap?!!! (it should be hung in your home), if not already.
A huge congratulations on your excellent Grand Prize Win!!! #9192833

Emile Abbott January 25, 2011

Huge congratulation Patricia on your Grand Prize Winner. Awesome girl and well deserved. #9193036

Jack Ryan January 25, 2011

Congratulations, Patti...a most deserving win!!! Way to go!!! #9193076

Susan M. Hembree January 25, 2011

Love this, Patti! Congratulations on your GP win! #9193154

Ibraheem Alnassar January 25, 2011

good work #9193379

Wanda Judd January 25, 2011

Congratulations...this has to be one of the most outstanding Grand winners, I've ever seen...Beautiful work.... #9193394

Theresa Marie Jones January 25, 2011

BRAVO! Love it! Congratulations on your Masterpiece! #9193527

Patti Coblentz January 25, 2011

Thank you each for your nice words of congratulations...I appreciate them very much!! #9193659

Joannie Bertucci January 25, 2011

I knew I was going to run into 500 comments on your Grand Prize win Patricia but I have to chime in with everyone else...congrautlations on one stunning winner, it is so very well deserved so very well presented and a definitely wall hanger in a museum! #9193705

Patti Coblentz January 25, 2011

I appreciate it, Miss Joanie...that means a lot :))
Thank you! #9193718

Mary Timman January 25, 2011

Awesome! This is beautiful and I can see why it was chosen for the Grand Prize. Huge Congratulations to you and I'm sure you must feel so much pride right now as you shouls! #9193746

Phil Stith January 25, 2011

Congratulations on a well-deserved grand prize winner, Patricia! Beautiful! #9194011

Stanley C. Sims January 25, 2011

Like tp have never got to this moment, with so many comments to navigate. This is a beauty. Congratulations on a well deserved GPW Patricia. #9194103

Sam Britt January 25, 2011

Huge Congrats on this Grand Prize Winner, Patti!! #9194119

Mary Ann Melton January 25, 2011

Congratulations on winning the Grand Prize this month! This is a wonderful image with beautiful lighting! Way to go! #9194209

Beverley Scott January 25, 2011

Patti, this is absolutely wonderful and such a well deserved Grand Prize winner! Huge congratulations!!! #9194274

Patti Coblentz January 26, 2011

Thanks so much Mary, Phil. Stanley, Sam, Mary Ann, and Bev! #9194644

Wanda B. Anderson January 28, 2011

I knew it was a winner the second I saw it! It's a classic! I'm so glad you took the Grand Prize! #9199793

Patti Coblentz January 28, 2011

Thank you, Wanda...I really appreciate that :) #9199801

Cathy M. Britcliffe January 31, 2011

Wonderful work, Patricia! Congratulations!

Cathy :) #9203937

Rolando Rosito February 01, 2011

Big congratulations on your grand prize winner Patricia! #9206992

Stephen Zacker February 05, 2011

A truly amazing image. Big Congratulations Patricia #9215276

Patti Coblentz February 05, 2011

Thanks so much Cathy, Rolando, and Stephen! #9215279

Mary L. Olson February 08, 2011

Congratulations. It looks like a lovely painting!

Mary Lou #9220500

Patti Coblentz February 08, 2011

Thank you so much, Mary! #9220504

Monica Mermoz February 08, 2011

Hi Patricia!
I hadn't visited the BetterPhoto web site for more than a month, and yesterday I saw your beautiful photo as the december Grand Prize Winner. Huge congratulations!!
It's really wonderful. I love the light, composition and effects. Well deserved!! #9221525

Bill Houghton March 13, 2011

Patricia, this is so beautiful. Outstanding work on this. Congratulations on your win. Have a great weekend, Bill

If you have time, check out my website:
Bill Houghton Photography

#9288091

Patti Coblentz March 13, 2011

Thank you Monica, and Bill...I appreciate your nice comments! #9288276

Amanda D. Austwick April 05, 2011

Patti, What a gorgeous image!!! WOW A well deserved CONGRATULATIONS on your Grand Prize Win!!!
I love the colors and the comp! #9336544

Susan K. Snow May 20, 2011

Oh, Patti, this is just so awesome. I'd love to have a print of this image, as we had some wonderful memories in San Giminagno, which is lovely and charming area. The lighting, the colors and tonality, the composition, and editing is absolutely amazing. You deserve the Grand Prize for this absolutely gorgeous image.
Congratulations on your GP win!!!!!!!!

And, I'm serious about a print, please let me know of your prices. I think it would make a great birthday present for me, or a father's day present for my husband. #9416729

Patti Coblentz May 20, 2011

Thank you so much, Bunny! I will talk to you off line about a print, ok? Very sweet of you! #9416738

Heather Loewenhardt May 22, 2011

Oh my Grand prize winner!! You are certainly a very talented photographer Patti. #9421901

Julianne Bradford February 01, 2012

What a glorious grand prize winner Patti. I'd be having goose bumps just taking this beautiful capture. #9959881

Patti Coblentz February 01, 2012

Thank you so much! #9959896

Carlie Hensley March 06, 2012

Outstanding! #10024979

Patti Coblentz March 06, 2012

Thank you, Carlie! #10025868

Max Aureli July 31, 2012

Spectacular composition, Patricia!! #10255181

Patti Coblentz July 31, 2012

Oh, thank you, Max. It's really so good to hear from you!
#10255347

Phyllis A. Houghton March 04, 2014

I am glad I got to see this. It is awesome! #10993405

Gord MacEachern March 22, 2016

A most deserving image Patti, amazing indeed!! #11450091

Paula Showen March 22, 2016

Your work is simply amazing!!! I love all of it. Congratulastions on your Grand Prize and your ALL TIME Editors pick!!! #11450123

Patti Coblentz March 22, 2016

Thank you so much, Gord & Paula! #11450130

Lydia Williams March 22, 2016

So grand to see this here! Congratulations Patti! Well done!!! :) #11450163

Yulianto Soeroso March 22, 2016

amazng view #11450394

Yulianto Soeroso March 22, 2016

amazng classixal view #11450396

Carol L. Fowler March 24, 2016

Gorgeous previous winner! Glad to see it again! #11451231

Teresa Burnett April 24, 2016

Simply gorgeous, Patti!! Love the comp, and your processing is perfect!! Huge Congratulations on your Grand Prize Win and your ATSF!! #11465540

Deborah Lewinson June 19, 2016

Huge congrats, Patti, on all three well-deserved wins for this wonderful image! #11486463

Bojan Bencic June 19, 2016

Cheers, Patricia! #11486467

Lydia Williams June 19, 2016

A beauty, Patti! Congratlaltions on your goldens!! #11486481

Vicki J. Mudd June 19, 2016

A gorgeous photo! Congratulations on your well deserved Grand Prize Winner/ATSF/POTD. #11486482

Patricia A. Casey June 19, 2016

Lovely, Patti....Congratulations on POTD & all the Gold awarded this beautiful capture. Makes me want to go there. Cheers! =^..^= #11486490

Amanda D. Austwick June 19, 2016

Congratulations on all your gold badges and your POTD! #11486491

Patti Coblentz June 19, 2016

Wow, what a great surprise! Thank you so much!! 🙃 #11486492

Patti Coblentz June 19, 2016

Wow, what a great surprise! Thank you so much!! 🙃 #11486493

Gerda Grice June 19, 2016

Magically beautiful image, Patti! Many congratulations! #11486504

Thomas E. Hinds June 19, 2016

I am not surprised, Patti! Wonderful, beautiful work! #11486505

Carol Quina June 19, 2016

So lovely. Congrats! #11486510

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 24, 2016

They don't get any more praise than this ... you have them all and sooo well deserved...and today you get the Inspiration of the Week!!! CONGRATS AGAIN!! #11488080

Patti Coblentz June 24, 2016

Thank you so much! I have been away from my photography for far too long. Taking a trip to Costa Rica in 2 weeks...camera in tote! #11488095

Harvey A. Ravitch June 24, 2016

The lighting is absolutely perfect. The image & texture reminds me of a Fine painting, great work! #11488151

Nadia Paul June 25, 2016

Congrats on your triple gold Patti! #11488284

Paula Showen June 25, 2016

Breathtaking vista! I hope you have this beauty printed on canvas and hanging in your home. It's amazing! Congratulations on all of your gold!! #11488353

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