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FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Congratulations! #5 Ranked Traditional Photographer of 2022!


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: shades of green finished second in the contest "The Color Green - Photography"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: The new family finished third in the contest "Wildlife - Photography"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Crane Portrait finished second in the contest "Portrait Photo Contest"
    Shadow catcher: Congrats Mike! :) LeeAnn -
    CorbyLinda: Congrats Mike in the tied second with me. Awesome. I love your photo. Absolutely gorgeous! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Cardinal in the sun finished second in the contest "The Color Red - Photography"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Congratulations! Cardinal's kiss is the new Traditional Photograph of the Month!
    cleo85: CONGRATULATIONS!!! :o)
    Your photograph is beautiful!
    The prize is well deserved! -
    Glena Jessee-King: Congratulations, Michiganmike. You, you r work of the kissing cardinals is simply gorgeous. Such a great capture of such a unique action, scene. Glena -
    Glena Jessee-King: Congratulations, Michiganmike. You, you r work of the kissing cardinals is simply gorgeous. Such a great capture of such a unique action, scene. Glena -
    helvi2: Super shot! Congratulations Mike! :o) -
    helvi2: Super shot! Congratulations Mike! :o) -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: morning bluebird finished third in the contest "Color Blue Photo Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Oriole in flight won the contest "In Flight - Photography"
    helvi2: Awesome! Congratulations Mike! :o) -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Congratulations! colors of spring won the site sponsored contest "Color Photography"
    Regina E.H-Ariel: Congratulations for this contenst winning - xoxo -
    Ray Gordon: Congratulations for winning the Color Photography contest. Very nice. -
    cleo85: Congratulations!!!
    This prize is deserved!
    This is indeed a beautiful photo! :o) -
    ABG Photography: Congratulations Mike. What an awesome shot. Well deserved my friend. -
    helvi2: Congratulations Mike! Loved that shot! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: sundown silhouette won the contest "Silhouette "
    DeansterZ: Easy and obvious choice for the best of the bunch! Fantastic shot and well deserved recognition! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: new snow won the contest "Snowy Landscape"
    helvi2: Congratulations Mike! Loved your image! :o) -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Tracks in the snow won the contest "Snow and Ice"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Oh please, Oh please won the contest "Expressions - Photography"
    helvi2: I would have been shocked if this hadn't won! It is incredibly cute! Congratulations Mike! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Dancers at dusk finished third in the contest "Silhouettes"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Congratulations! An early riser won the site sponsored contest "Seeing Blue Photo Contest"
    ElliR: Congratulations !!! -
    DeansterZ: Very much deserved, fantastic image! -
    cleo85: Congratulation!!! :o)
    This prize is deserved. Your photo is impressive. :o) -
    Lilibug6: Congratulations! So happy for you!
    -
    Shadow catcher: Congratulations! :) LeeAnn -
    Sange: Congratulations Mike :) -
    helvi2: Blue on blue...Love the shot! Congratulations Mike!!! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Congratulations! 2021 #4 Ranked Traditional Photographer


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Christmas Lights finished third in the contest "Christmas Photography"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Tangled metal finished third in the contest "Handsome Bird on Ugly Perch"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: a withering stare finished third in the contest "Wildlife Photo Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Salvia and Hummer finished third in the contest "In Flight - Photography"
    JirinaInspire: Congratulations, well done. -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Congratulations! Redbelly rear profile is the new Traditional Photograph of the Month!
    alaskapat: Congratulations Mike Well deserved win ! -
    Aunty Jan: Congratulations! -
    Shadow catcher: Big Congrats!!!! -
    cleo85: Congratulations!!! ::o)
    This is an excellent photo. The prize is deserved! :o) -
    Sange: Congratulations Mike! -
    JirinaInspire: Congratulations, so nicely done! -
    helvi2: Congratulations Mike! Very Cool shot! :o) -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: a golden sunset finished second in the contest "Landscape Photo Contest"
    Shadow catcher: Beautiful, congrats! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: On Golden Pond won the contest "Film Titles"
    suffolkbrian: Well done mike for winning my contest -
    Shadow catcher: Big Congrats! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: American kestrel finished second in the contest "Nature Photo Contest"
    Shadow catcher: Congrats on your win,a beautiful photo! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: contortionist swan finished third in the contest "Unexpected Angles Photography"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: a taste for thistle finished third in the contest "Outside Photos"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Jay among fall colors finished second in the contest "Color Photography"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: lovesong finished second in the contest "Make me smile"
    photoman12: You noticed the chrome. -
    Regina E.H-Ariel: Congratulations, well deserved -
    JirinaInspire: Maybe late, but congratulations anyway. I am still figuring how the site works.

    -
    JirinaInspire: Maybe late, but congratulations anyway. I am still figuring how the site works.

    -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Blue flight won the contest "The Color Blue - Photography (a)"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Ice cream, anyone? finished third in the contest "Seeing Blue Photo Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Congratulations! Turkey Tail won the site sponsored contest "Unexpected Angles Photography"
    Lucas Sizov: Congratulations Mike!!! -
    JirinaInspire: Congratulations so nicely presented! -
    Shadow catcher: Congrats! :) LeeAnn
    -
    ABG Photography: Congrats Mike. Great, creative shot.
    Aimee -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Hummer in summer won the contest "In Flight - Photography (a) "
    Freelo59: congratulations. nice photo. i haven't been able to get a photo like that one. well deserved win -
    Shadow catcher: Congrats! :) LeeAnn -
    Lucas Sizov: Congratulations! -
    JirinaInspire: Congratulations! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Congratulations! Wild Grapes is the new Traditional Photograph of the Month!
    cleo85: Congratulations!!!
    This recognition is well deserved! -
    Shadow catcher: Big congrats, Mike,it is a beautifully captured photo! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Polistes dorsalis finished second in the contest "Insect Photograpy"
    ABG Photography: Congrats Mike. -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: taking off with a splash finished second in the contest "Takeoffs and Landings - Photo (a)"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: takeoff in the snow finished second in the contest "Black and white"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Marching cranes won the contest "Two of Something"
    kmoss: Congrats! -
    Shadow catcher: A great photo,congrats on the first place win! :) LeeAnn -
    alaskapat: Congratulations Mike! -
    Jodi Kay: Bravo Mike! Congratulations! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Congratulations! chickadee in grapevine won the site sponsored contest "Action Photo Contest"
    kmoss: Congrats! -
    cleo85: Congratulations!!!
    The Prize is well deserved.
    This is an inspiring photo. :o)
    -
    helvi2: WOW! Your chickadee shot is amazing Mike! Congrats on your win! :o) -
    Shadow catcher: CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :) LeeAnn -
    Brady Nielson: Congrats Mike! -
    Sange: Congratulations Mike!! -
    ABG Photography: OMG Mike! What a fantastic shot. Once I catch up on reviewing, LOL, it is definitely a 6 and is definitely worth 1st place. Congrats my friend. -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: silhouetted cranes finished second in the contest "SILHOUETTEs"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: winding thru the trees won the contest "Walking Trail"
    Jodi Kay: Congratulations Mike! -
    Lucas Sizov: Congratulations!!!! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Potter's wasp 8/20 finished third in the contest "Bug Photo Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Congratulations! Profile in red is the new Traditional Photograph of the Month!
    ABG Photography: Congrats Mike, way to go! Aimee -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Here's looking at you, kid finished third in the contest "The Color Blue - Photography (a)"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Autumn Bluejays won the contest "Two of a Kind"
    Shadow catcher: I was pretty sure this was your photo,congratulations on your first place win,Mike,it is definitely very well deserved win! :) LeeAnn -
    JirinaInspire: Congratulations, so nice! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: a hummingbirds garden finished second in the contest "In Flight - Photography (a) "
    JirinaInspire: Congratulations Mike. -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: a solid landing won the contest "Takeoffs and Landings - Photo (a)"
    Shadow catcher: Congrats,A beautifully timed photo! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: a rusty perch finished second in the contest "Showing Rust 2"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: nest with two eggs won the contest "Nesting Bird Photo"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Don't even think about it finished third in the contest "Birds - Photography (a)"
    JirinaInspire: Congratulations, well done. The -
    JirinaInspire: So nicely done! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Oriole finished second in the contest "Alphabet letter O"
    teri.olvera1: Congrats Mike. I knew I voted for the right one! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Wading at sunset won the contest "Silhouette Desires"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: A quick wave goodbye. won the contest "One Bird Wing"
    alaskapat: Congratulations Mike! I?m so glad you won this one too! -
    alaskapat: Congratulations Mike! I?m so glad you won this one too! -
    Lilibug6: Congratulations Mike! Beautiful shot=)
    -
    Shadow catcher: Your scoring great with those orioles, better give them some extra grape jelly or oranges-lol! :) LeeAnn -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Congratulations! Pink crabapple blossoms won the site sponsored contest "Wildlife Photo Contest"
    Lucas Sizov: Congratulations Mike! -
    alaskapat: Congratulations Mike! Well deserved win! -
    ABG Photography: Congrats Mike. Great shot and well deserved.
    Aimee -
    Zilyram: Congratulations Mike well deserved win :) -
    Brady Nielson: Congratulations, a great shot! -
    Shadow catcher: Congrats, Mike,it's a fantastic shot! :) LeeAnn -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Oriole and apple blossoms won the contest "around the yard "
    Lucas Sizov: Congratulations! -
    Shadow catcher: Congrats! :) LeeAnn -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Congratulations! Kestrel 1-2/16/20 is the new Traditional Photograph of the Month!
    eileen0204: excellent work, congrats Mike! -
    cleo85: Congratulations!!!
    It is a beautiful photo! -
    alaskapat: Congratulations Mike! I?m happy for you ! -
    Shadow catcher: Congrats Mike! A gorgeous photo,so happy for you! :) LeeAnn -
    Lucas Sizov: Congratulations Mike!!! -
    Kelly Kiley : congratz!! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Icy sunset finished third in the contest "Sunrise or Sunset"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: swan tracks in snow finished third in the contest "The Color White - Photography (a)"
    Kelly Kiley : congratz!!!! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Congratulations! #5 Ranked Traditional Photographer of 2019!
    Brendaartwork18: Congrats on your placing. It's a high one, well done. -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: tiny fly won the contest "the color green in nature"
    Kelly Kiley : congratz!!! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Congratulations! Recognized Artist for September 2019!
    supergold: congratulations Mike! well deserved; -
    eileen0204: WTG Mike! Your works are inspirations! -
    John Kotalac: Well deserved, congratulations man. -
    Freelo59: Congratulations! -
    Lorafina: This is very much deserved! I have been enjoying your masterpieces. Congratulations!!!! -
    willie: Congratulations! -
    Lucas Sizov: Congrats Mike -
    Glenda White: Congratulations!!! Definitely well deserved!!! :-) -
    Stringbean: Congratulations Mike well deserved honor! -
    Kelly Kiley : congratz!! -
    fotogran: Good for you!!! Really, good for you!! -
    cleo85: Congratulations!!! -
    Jo Calderbank : Well done Mike you are an
    Inspiration, always loved your
    Bird photography. Congratulations. -
    alaskapat: Congratulations Mike! -
    Brady Nielson: Congrats Mike! -
    Brendaartwork18: Congratulations -
    Brittany Haas: Congratulations! Your work is amazing! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: low altitude flight finished third in the contest "In Flight - Photography (a) "
    Kelly Kiley : congratz!! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: An unusual specimen won the contest "Red-Winged Blackbird"
    Kelly Kiley : congratz!! -
    eileen0204: Congrats Mike! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: drooping spirea finished third in the contest "Action Photo Contest"
    Linda Wetzel: Congratulations Mike! I am happy this image won. -
    Stringbean: Congratulations Mike......Stunning capture! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Why not Myrtle? finished third in the contest "Birds - Photography (a)"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: The Manitowoc finished third in the contest "boats, ships, vessels, rafts"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: sunset silhouettes finished third in the contest "Yellow"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: a walk on the beach finished third in the contest "Summer Photograph (a)"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Red tail profile won the contest "Bird Portrait"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Pastel Sunset finished third in the contest "sunrise or sunset in nature"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Let's head south finished third in the contest "The Cold Photography (a)"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Congratulations! The 2018 #4 Ranked Traditional Photographer!
    Sange: =)
    Congratulations Mike! -
    helvi2: Congratulations Mike! You definitely deserve this honor! :o) -
    John Kotalac: Congratulations -
    fotogran: Way to Go! -
    a.samathasena: Congratulations !!! Mike.Good Luck. -
    Barbara L.: Congratulations Mike! -
    Freelo59: Congratulations Mike!
    -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Michigan Gray finished second in the contest "Gray Squirrel Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: The Glance finished second in the contest "Portrait Photo Contest"
    helvi2: What a cool shot Mike! Congratulations on your 2nd place win! :o) -
    Dick Lee Shia: Congratulations, Mike! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Which way is south, dear. finished third in the contest "A Story To Tell - Photography (a)"
    Dick Lee Shia: Congratulations for placing 3rd Mike! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: the roar won the contest "All lit up"
    Dick Lee Shia: Congratulations, Mike! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Behind every king finished second in the contest "Blurred Image"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: my backyard finished second in the contest "Back yard Bird(s)"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: a rare sight finished third in the contest "Wildlife - Photography (a)"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: cabbage white in flight won the contest "Insects - Photography (a)"
    eileen0204: Congrats mike! -
    iPhone7: Great job Mike -
    El-mundo: Well done Mike, great shot and well deserved!! -
    Donna Ruiz: Congratulations Mike. -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Cardinal Red won the contest "The Color Red - Photography (a)"
    Dick Lee Shia: CONGRATULATIONS! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: springtime reflection finished second in the contest "Reflections Photo Contest"
    Envision: Congratulations Mike! Nice work. -
    Sange: ;) congratulations Mike!! -
    Donna Ruiz: Congratulations Mike! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: enthusiastic bather finished second in the contest "Action Photo Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Blue Dasher finished third in the contest "Blue is the Color"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: It's a struggle finished second in the contest "Takeoffs and Landings - Photo (a)"
    Linda Wetzel: Congratulations Mike! I always enjoy your photos and I am happy you won -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Congratulations! the count is the new Traditional Photograph of the Month!
    Malmax: Congratulations Mike! -
    alaskapat: I?m not at all surprised! Fantastic image! Once in a lifetime shot! I?m happy for you! Congratulations!!! -
    Stringbean: Congratulations Mike .....awesome photography!
    -
    Sange: Was my Favorite Mike! Outstanding shot glad you won!!
    Congratulations! -
    ArtistCharles: Congratulations. This is an unusual and well shot image. Deserves to win. -
    eileen0204: Congrats Mike!!! I knew you would win!!! Got my vote!!! -
    Envision: Great work Mike, congratulations :) -
    Linda Wetzel: Yipeeee! Congrats Mike! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Solitary swan won the contest "loneliness"
    nature rules: Yay! Congratulations, Mike! -
    alaskapat: Congratulations on your win! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: wading at sundown finished third in the contest "Trifecta "
    nature rules: Loved this one from the first time I saw it! Congrats Mike! -
    Dick Lee Shia: Congratulations, Mike! -
    CorbyLinda: Congrats on your third place win. Awesome photo. Linda -
    Envision: Congratulations Mike! Your cranes are always a pleasure to view. -
    Sange: Yay! Congratulations Mike! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Congratulations! hawkeye won the site sponsored contest "Nature Traditional Photo Contest"
    ArtistCharles: Mike, congratulations on your award. Well deserved! -
    Stringbean: Congratulations Mike.....awesome work! -
    Malmax: Congratulations! Awesome photo! -
    alaskapat: Congratulations! This is a well deserved win! -
    Sange: Congratulations Mike :) -
    Barbara L.: Congratulations Mike! -
    Alveria: Congratulations Mike! -
    Jo Calderbank : Great image, congratulations. -
    nature rules: Congratulations MI Mike! Much deserved! -
    Dick Lee Shia: CONGRATULATIONS, Mike! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: starling (rear profile) finished third in the contest "Birds - Photography (a)"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: oriole and crab apple blossoms finished second in the contest "two in one: animals only"
    Linda Engel: beautiful congratulations -
    Dick Lee Shia: CONGRATULATIONS, Mike! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: phlox with a flourish finished third in the contest "Flower(s) in the Abstract"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: lily on still water finished third in the contest "Flower Photos"
    Jo Calderbank : Well done Mike. Jo. -
    Linda Engel: Congratulations, Mike -
    Dick Lee Shia: Congratulations! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: on thin ice finished third in the contest "abstract in nature"
    Linda Engel: congratulations, Mike. -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Red bellied woodpecker finished third in the contest "The Word Red In The Name"
    liseworks: congratulations on your 3rd place, and thanks for entering my contest,,great photo -
    Linda Engel: Well done, Mike. I like the woodpecker. -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: the fishing dance finished second in the contest "Action Photo Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Mating osprey finished second in the contest "Wild Nature"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Red showoff won the contest "Color Red"
    Barbara L.: Congratulations Mike! It's a beautiful photo! -
    Sange: Earned my vote... Congratulations Mike!
    Beautiful capture of Mr C! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: revenge of the weeds finished second in the contest "Man vs Nature"
    Sange: =)
    Congratulations Mike, earned my vote 😉 -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Congratulations! Winter Reds won the site sponsored contest "Winter Photo Contest"
    Jo Calderbank : Great image. Congratulations. -
    Barbara L.: Congratulations on your well deserved win Mike! -
    eileen0204: Congrats Mike... just beautiful! -
    Sange: Beautiful work Mike... Congratulations! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Christmas Greetings to all finished third in the contest "A Christmas Card"


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: Which way is south? finished second in the contest "In Flight - Photography (a) "
    Barbara L.: Congratulations. Mike! Great photo! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: 2nd Ranked Photographer of 2017!
    Barbara L.: Congratulations, Mike! -
    eileen0204: Congratulations Mike! -
    Dick Lee Shia: Congratulations Mike!
    -
    Life is but a dream.: Mike, congratulations. -
    fotogran: Congratulations to you and your feathered friends!! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: deep snow won the contest "The Cold Photography (a)"
    Life is but a dream.: You got my vote. Spectacular and congrats. -
    Mr Jones: congrats on the fine win! -
    Yogendra R Modak: conratulation🌺🌸🌺 -
    fotogran: A beautiful image. Congratulations! -
    avmurray: Congratulations Mike. -
    soulfeeder: congratulations ! -
    michiganmike: thanks -
    michiganmike: thank you -
    michiganmike: thank you very much -
    michiganmike: thanks -
    Dick Lee Shia: Literally a cool entry! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: summer splash finished third in the contest "Photogenic"
    Yogendra R Modak: congratulation🌺 -
    Lisa M.: Great Work Mike :) -
    michiganmike: thank you all -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: flight into the blue finished second in the contest "Bird(s)-airborne"
    Yogendra R Modak: Congratulation -
    Dick Lee Shia: CONGRATULATIONS, Mike! -


FanArtReview wrote to michiganmike: malachite underwing won the contest "GREEN"
    suffolkbrian: Well done Mike -
    IdstudentCathy: Congrats on winning the green contest. Good job. -
    Dick Lee Shia: A well deserved red ribbon for this entry!

    Congratulations! -
    Lisa M.: Huge Congratulations on your Win! Very Nice Show :) -
    michiganmike: thank you all -
ABOUT
Location michigan
Born 2/1/44
Gender Male
Member Premier Artist
Joined September 2013

Interests
cooking, bridge, gardening, photography
I shoot in RAW and archive my images as TIFF (13x19@300dpi). All the varied tonal adjustments are made in processing the RAW file. The TIFFs are most frequently just cropped and sharpened (High Pass @ 0.9).

Most people shoot birds as "grab shots".
I treat them more like studio shots. I have a room in my house which I use as a blind. I first locate a background (often a house across the lake) which I choose for color. Then I place the perch on a light stand about 12 feet in front of my shooting position and line it up against the background. Then I try to attract the birds into the setup. I made a small feeder from a jar top which is located just outside the image frame and I put sunflower hearts in it which are a favorite of almost all the local birds. They are used to this tiny feeder which can only hold one bird at a time and will stop by to check it out even if it is empty. Then you just hope for cooperation from the light and the birds. I collect sticks, branches, logs etc. to use as perches wherever I go and my trunk and backseat are often full of these treasures.
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Photographer of The Month!

glistening green reached "Recognized" status.

shades of green finished second in the contest "The Color Green - Photography"

Spirea blossoms reached "Recognized" status.

The new family finished third in the contest "Wildlife - Photography"

Crane Portrait finished second in the contest "Portrait Photo Contest"

bringing in the spring reached "Recognized" status.

sunset with swan family reached "Recognized" status.

Cardinal in the sun finished second in the contest "The Color Red - Photography"
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