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Honest Abe


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Honest Abe
Honest Abe
William Peck, Abraham Lincoln Presenter at the Simi Valley reenactment. Enhanced using PSE with gausian blur, multiply blend, high pass filter, screen blend, shadows/highlights and luminosity blends.
Shutter Speed: 1/250.00 F-stop: f/7.1
Focal Length: 26.00

Dale Hardin

 
 
 
- Rita K. Connell

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this is awesome shot dale, there isn't anything I don't like. very nice job on the lighting


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February 23, 2013

 

Dale Hardin
  Thank you Rita. William is a remarkable man and truly is one with Mr. Lincoln. You should hear him with the children and when her gives his Gettysburg Address.


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February 23, 2013

 

Joy Rector
  great shot


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February 24, 2013

 

Dale Hardin
  Thanks a lot Joy. He is so very cooperative because he does Lincoln all the time and knows how to get into "the look"


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February 24, 2013

 

Arthur Bohlmann
  Way To Go!!


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March 27, 2013

 

Dale Hardin
  Thanks Arthur. Enjoyed your gallery a lot. Noticed the shots from the Death Valley race track. Spent four days in the valley but never ventured to that area. Wish I had.


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March 27, 2013

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  This is a terrific portrait, Dale! Congratulations on your wonderful finalist.


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March 28, 2013

 

Dale Hardin
  Thanks so much Lindley. Much appreciated.


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March 28, 2013

 
- Emile Abbott

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  Outstanding portrait and well deserved finalist, Dale.


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March 28, 2013

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on a fantastic winner, Dale.


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March 29, 2013

 
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  That's a mighty fine Lincoln; great job, Dale; Congratulations!


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March 29, 2013

 

Arthur Bohlmann
  A very Big CONGRATZ on the gold!


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March 29, 2013

 

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  A Very Big Congrats to you Dale on this outstanding 2nd Place Winning Image..


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March 29, 2013

 
- Rita K. Connell

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  love this one it so deserves the gold...congratulation!


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March 29, 2013

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  This is fabulous! A big congrats to you on your 2nd place win!


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March 29, 2013

 

Katherine Kuhn
  Congratulations on your gold winner, Dale! Great work!


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March 29, 2013

 

Dale Hardin
  Thank you all for such a warm response. Thank you, thank you.


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March 29, 2013

 
- Emile Abbott

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  Congratulations Dale on bringing home the Gold with this one.


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March 29, 2013

 

Dale Hardin
  Thanks a lot Emile.


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March 29, 2013

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Congratulations on your terrific win, Dale!


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March 29, 2013

 

Dale Hardin
  Thanks Lindley. It was a big surprise.


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March 29, 2013

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Congratulations on your great Win, Dale!!


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March 29, 2013

 

Dale Hardin
  Thanks a lot Robert. Took this while on a shoot with Robert Jensen.


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March 29, 2013

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your win!!! What a great portrait!


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March 30, 2013

 

Dale Hardin
  You're very kind Donna. Thank you.


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March 30, 2013

 

Wm Nosal
  Awesome Capture, Dale!
Congratulations


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March 30, 2013

 

Dale Hardin
  Hi Wm. Thanks so much for the nice comment.


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March 30, 2013

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Big congrats on this wonderful 2nd Place Gold Winner Dale, love it!!

jo ann c.


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March 30, 2013

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Big congrats on this wonderful 2nd Place Gold Winner Dale, love it!!

jo ann c.


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March 30, 2013

 

Dale Hardin
  A big double thanks Jo Ann. :o)


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March 30, 2013

 

Debora Suterko
  Hey! Congratulations, Dale! Nice work!


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April 02, 2013

 

Dale Hardin
  Thank you Debora. How are things down under?


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April 02, 2013

 

Debora Suterko
  I wonder if you are confusing me with someone else? I live in Simi Valley.


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April 02, 2013

 

Dale Hardin
  I was. Now I remember, from the Carnavale Venture, right? Sorry about that. Senior moments come often. :o)


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April 02, 2013

 

Debora Suterko
  That's right! Ventura. I hear ya on the "moments."


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April 02, 2013

 

Nadia Paul
  A wonderful and deserving winner Dale - congrats!


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April 02, 2013

 

Dale Hardin
  Thank you, thank you. Hard to go wrong with a subject like William. He's a great guy.


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April 03, 2013

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Wonderful profile shot, Dale. Big CONGRATZ on this terrific Winner!!!

UB.


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April 04, 2013

 

Dale Hardin
  Thank you Usman.


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April 04, 2013

 

Robert Jensen
  great portrait


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April 11, 2013

 

Dale Hardin
  Thanks Robert for setting up the backdrop. See you at the Powwow.


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April 11, 2013

 

Merna L. Nobile
 


Dear Photo Friend: I feel that something has changed at Better Photo but cannot tell you just what has happened. I have been here since 2003 and most every month I have written to all the winners telling them how their work touches me. I have witnessed photographs that bring tears to my eyes and colors that are unbelievable, now I am worried that like all good things that it will not be here the next time I look.
But the feeling of not being able to congratulate all the winners for the hard work, and sharing their talent with all of us makes me so sad.
However it turns out and even if this is the last time I have this privilege, to let you know how exceptional your work has been, please know that I will never forget.
CONGRATULATIONS to all of you for the month of February, 2013, I send my very best to you always, Merna Nobile


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April 12, 2013

 

Laura Greene
  Dale, Incredible attention to detail and lighting. He captures the role and you've truly captured it well. I appreciate you writing your techniques. Congratulations!!!


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April 26, 2013

 

Dale Hardin
  Thanks a lot Laura. I truly enjoyed your gallery. I'm new to people shots and you seem to be prolific. Also a big animal lover too,I see,based on your wonderful images of our four legged friends.


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April 26, 2013

 
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