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FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Stilt Reflected finished second in the contest "Reflections Photo Contest"
    Sange: Beautiful capture of A Black-Necked Stilt with reflection D!
    Congratulations :) -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! Hanging Out won the site sponsored contest "The Outdoors Photo Contest"
    Sange: Supercalifragilisticexpialidosh!
    Congratulations D!
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    cleo85: Congratulations!!! :o)
    This is an especially impressive photo. :o) -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! Welcome Committee won the site sponsored contest "Pet Photo Contest "
    cleo85: Congratulations!!! :o)
    This Welcome Committee is adorable! :o) -
    Sange: Congratulations D!!! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! Yes She Caught It is the new Mixed Media Photograph of the Month!
    cleo85: Congratulations!!! :o)
    The prize is well deserved. Your portrait of the bear is outstanding! :o) -
    Sange: Congratulations D!! -
    helvi2: Incredible! A well deserved win! Congratulations Donna! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! The Magnificence of Brooks Falls received the Diamond Seal!
    Sange: KABOOOOOOOM!
    CONGRATULATIONS Donna!
    You have grown so much behind your lens!!
    Yipppeeee! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! Fishing in the Whirlpool won the site sponsored contest "Wildlife Photo Contest"
    Glena Jessee-King: Congratulations, Donna. This is outstanding photography of an outstanding subject, scenery and bear action. -
    Regina E.H-Ariel: Congratulations - for the winning section - well deserved, excellent - have a happy day
    Regina -
    cleo85: Congratulations!!!
    This prize is truly deserved.
    Tur photo is amazing! :o) -
    Sange: Congratulations Donna!!!! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! End of the Day is the new Traditional Photograph of the Month!
    Sange: :)
    Congratulations D!!! -
    helvi2: You were so deserving of this win, Donna! Congratulations!!! :o) -
    cleo85: Congratulations!!! :o)
    This is a beautiful photo! :o) -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! Painted Snowy is the new Mixed Media Photograph of the Month!
    cleo85: Congratulations!!! :o)
    Your mixed media is indeed impressive.
    This prize is well deserved. :o) -
    cleo85: Congratulations!!! :o)
    Your mixed media is indeed impressive.
    This prize is well deserved. :o) -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! Backyard Helper won the site sponsored contest "Bug Photo Contest"
    MKFlood: Congrats!! Well deserved!(standing clapping and cheering) wooooohhhooooo! -
    cleo85: Congratulations!!!
    This is a beautiful photo! :o) -
    Sange: Boooom! Congratulations D!! ;) -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! Sunrise at Bryce won the site sponsored contest "Landscape Photography"
    Sange: Congratulations D!!! -
    cleo85: Congratulations!!! :o)
    It is a beautiful shot! :o) -
    avmurray: Congratulations Donna ! Well deserved. -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! Dream Shot won the site sponsored contest "Nature Photo Contest"
    Sange: :)
    Congratulations D!
    Outstanding Capture!! -
    Brendaartwork18: Congratulations on a really superb and fantastic capture. -
    cleo85: Congratulations!!! :o)
    Your photo is extraordinary! :o) -
    Lucas Sizov: I predicted that... Congratulations Donna! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Riding the Bud finished third in the contest "Insect Photograpy"
    Sange: ;)
    Congratulations Donna! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! Rice Field Blue won the site sponsored contest "Birds Photos"
    Sange: Boom! Congratulations D! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! Fountain Drink won the site sponsored contest "Action Photo Contest"
    Shadow catcher: Congratulation,very well deserved, it's a gorgeous capture! :) LeeAnn -
    Sange: Boom Chicka Donna!
    Supercalifragilisticexpialidosh!
    Outstanding camera settings and steady hand. No one on Far is better at Hummers. You Rock!
    Well done! Congratulations!! -
    Donna Ruiz: Thank you Sandra! I always appreciate your support! :) -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! Playing in the Sprinklers is the new Traditional Photograph of the Month!


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! Mirror Image won the site sponsored contest "Reflections Photo Contest"
    Sange: :)
    Congratulations Donna!!
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    Brady Nielson: Congrats Donna, this is really quite beautiful! -
    iPhone7: Congratulations Donna! -
    Zilyram: Congratulations Donna well deserved win :) -
    Donna Ruiz: Thanks so much to all of you. I appreciate your kind words. :) -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Sweet Cashmere finished third in the contest "Pet Photo Contest "
    Sange: Congratulations Donna! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! Perfect Spring Pairing won the site sponsored contest "Spring Photo Contest"
    cleo85: Congratulations!
    The prize is well deserved. :o) -
    Sange: Congratulations Donna!
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    helvi2: Congratulations Donna. Loved your image! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! Blowin in the Wind won the site sponsored contest "Portrait Photo Contest"
    Sange: Kaboooooooooooom!
    Congratulations Donna!!
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    iPhone7: Congratulations Donna! -
    iPhone7: Congratulations Donna! -
    Dick Lee Shia: Congratulation's my friend I'm so proud of you! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Angel Wings on Water finished third in the contest "Black and White Photo Contest"
    Sange: Congratulations Donna ;) -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! Perfect Landing won the site sponsored contest "Birds Photos"
    Sange: =^)
    BOOM CHICKA DONNA!!
    SUPERB manual settings with perfect white balance Control Donna! You have truly grown in your work.
    Bravo!!!
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    cleo85: Congratulations on this well deserved price!!! :o) -
    Lucas Sizov: Congratulations Donna! I'm happy for you! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Christmas Sunset finished second in the contest "Outdoor Photo Contest"
    Sange: Congratulations Donna :) -
    Jodi Kay: Congratulations! Beautiful work Donna! -
    helvi2: Congratulations Donna! Beautiful shot! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! Bullseye won the site sponsored contest "Birds Photos"
    Sange: Boom Chicka Donna!!!
    Congratulations Miss D!!
    Super Amazeballs!
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    Jo Calderbank : Congratulations Donna wonderful image. Well deserved
    Win. Jo -
    Stringbean: Congratulations Donna...gorgeous shot of the hummingbird in flight! Love this! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: In the jungle with Rowdy finished second in the contest "Dog and Cat Photo Contest"
    helvi2: SO Cute! Congratulations Donna! :o) -
    Sange: Boom Chicka Donna!
    Congratulations D!
    Rowdy is a Rock Star! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! The Attack won the site sponsored contest "Action Photo Contest"
    Sange: Boom Chicka Donna!!!
    Congratulations! Now stay home! Relax.
    Buy another Bronze Egret....I mean Heron!
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    cleo85: Congratulations!!!
    This is unusual and well erxecuted stop-in-action shot.

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    Donna Ruiz: Thanks all! I appreciate the support. :) -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! Day Drinking is the new Traditional Photograph of the Month!
    Sange: Boom Chicka Donna!! Yipppeeee!
    The Best Hummer Photographer on this site! Outstanding work D :-)
    Congratulations!
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    Malmax: Congratulations Donna -
    Stringbean: Congratulations Donna.......superb capture of a Hummingbird! -
    helvi2: I think the image of that hummingbird drinking from those droplets of water was exceptional! Congratulations Donna! -
    Charlie Newman: Congratulations Donna. That hummingbird is a winner from the first look. -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Dinner's Ready finished third in the contest "Wildlife Photo Contest"
    Sange: Congratulations Donna ;) -
    ABG Photography: Congratulations Donna. It really is a first place entry. -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Nature's Artwork finished second in the contest "Landscape Photography"
    Sange: Boom Chicka Donna.. congratulations! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! Hanging On Beautifully won the site sponsored contest "Butterfly Photo Contest"
    helvi2: Simply Beautiful Donna! Congratulations! :o) -
    Sange: Boom Chicka Donna!
    Congratulations D :) -
    eileen0204: Congratulations Donna! An excellent win! -
    adriansart: Congrats Donna its a lovely image! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Spring Planting finished second in the contest "Flower Photography"
    Malmax: Congratulations Donna! -
    Sange: Boom Chicka Donna! ;)
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FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! One Drop won the site sponsored contest "Birds Photos"
    Stringbean: Congratulations Donna.....beautiful shot! -
    Sange: :-)
    Congratulations Donna!! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: My Sweet Bird Watcher finished third in the contest "Dog and Cat Photo Contest"
    Sange: ;-)
    Congratulations Donna! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: On A Stroll finished third in the contest "Nature Traditional Photo Contest"
    Sange: Congratulations Donna =) -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! My Beach Dancer won the site sponsored contest "Action Photo Contest"
    Stringbean: Congratulations Donna......awesome work! -
    Sange: Congratulations Donna! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! Curious won the site sponsored contest "Wildlife Photo Contest"
    Sange: Yipppeeee, Yahooooo!!!
    =)
    Congrats Miss D!
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    Barbara L.: Congratulations Donna! Wonderful photo! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! For My Sensei #2 is the new Traditional Photograph of the Month!
    Sange: =)
    Congratulations Donna!
    You are the Queen of Hummers!
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    Stringbean: Congratulations Donna......awesome photography! -
    Malmax: Congratulations Donna!
    The little feet walked to number one!
    Awesome photography! -
    Donna Ruiz: Thanks so much, Marsha. I know we share a love of those tiny little feet. :) -
    Robert Plain: Congratulations - very well deserved, Donna. -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations Recognized Artist for November 2018!
    Malmax: Congratulations Donna!
    You deserve this so much!
    Marsha -
    Donna Ruiz: Wow! Thank you so much, Marsha. I am honored! -
    Donna Ruiz: Thanks so much emereaux. :) (Sorry...don't know your first name.) -
    Sange: =) YIPPEEEEEEEEE!
    Congratulations Donna! You are Queen of the hummers and you tell it like it is!!

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    Donna Ruiz: Woo Hoo! Thanks so much Sandra. That means a lot to me. :) -
    alaskapat: Congratulations Donna on your Recognized Artst Award! -
    Donna Ruiz: Thanks Pat. I appreciate your support. :) -
    Stringbean: Congratulations Donna......well earned from your outstanding photography! -
    Robert Plain: Congratulations, Donna. So very well deserved! -
    Donna Ruiz: Thank you so much, Mary Lynn. I appreciate that. :) -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! Golden Fringe won the site sponsored contest "Macro Photos"
    Donna Ruiz: Thanks so much, Charles. I appreciate that. -
    Sange: =)
    Congratulations Donna!!
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    Malmax: Congratulations Donna!
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FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Tiny Air Dancer finished third in the contest "Birds Photos"
    Sange: =)
    Congratulations Donna!!! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Rowdy finished third in the contest "Dog and Cat Photo Contest"
    Sange: =)
    Congratulations Donna!! Sa-wa-eeeeet Shot of handsome Rowdy! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Transition finished third in the contest "Flower Photo Contest"
    Malmax: Congratulations Donna, I loved this one! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! I'm Outta Here won the site sponsored contest "Action Photo Contest"
    Donna Ruiz: Thanks Committee. I appreciate the recognition. :) -
    Sange: =)
    Yipppeee! Atta girl Donna! High shutter speed/ kelvin scale and Quick on the shutter. I believe you owe Tuco a very nice treat for slowly creeping towards this Bird.
    Congrats!! -
    Donna Ruiz: Thanks so much Sandra. And, you're right...I'll use some of my winnings to pick up a bag of treats for Tuco. :) Thanks again. -
    Stringbean: Wow! Great shot Donna ....congrats on your well deserved win! -
    alaskapat: Congratulations on your win! This is well deserved! I?m happy for you! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Congratulations! Worth the Wait won the site sponsored contest "Water In Nature Photos"
    Sange: =)
    Well holy Yellowstone amazeballs!!
    Congratulations Miss D!!
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    Donna Ruiz: :) Thanks Sandra. We need to get you and your camera to Yellowstone. You would love it and I would love seeing the shots you would capture. As always, thanks for the support. -
    alaskapat: Congratulations on your win! I am not surprised ! This is well deserved! -
    ArtistCharles: Congrats on the win. It is a very nice shot. Well deserved. -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Rainbow of Tulips finished second in the contest "a rainbow of colors"
    Sange: Congratulations D~Girl! You know I love this one! ;) -
    Donna Ruiz: Thank you both. Glad you liked this one. :) -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Gold and Regal finished second in the contest "Birds Photos"
    nature rules: Congratulations, Donna! Much deserved win! -
    Sange: Atta Girl D!!
    Congratulations =) -
    Donna Ruiz: Thanks so much Sandra and Becky. I forget that people can leave comments here. I apologize for the delayed thank you. I appreciate your support. :) -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Tuco in the Shadows finished second in the contest "Lights and Shadows - Photo (a)"
    Sange: =)
    Congratulations D~Girl!! ;) -
    nature rules: Congratulations Donna...a unique and interesting use of light and shadows! -
    Donna Ruiz: Thank you all for your support. :) -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Hummingbird Collage won the contest "April 2018 Collage Challenge "
    CorbyLinda: Congratulations Donna. The hummingbirds were awesome. I knew I didn?t have a chance for the win when I saw this.

    Well deserved! Linda :) -
    Sange: Atta Girl Donna! Bet you can't guess who I voted for! ;)
    Best Hummer Photographer here!!
    Congratulations!! -
    Envision: Beautiful work Donna, congratulations!! Yay :) -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Small but Mighty finished second in the contest "Birds - Photography (a)"
    Sange: =)
    Congratulations Donna!
    Outstanding capture of a Hummer in flight! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Eyes On You finished second in the contest "Eyes of a Cat"
    Sange: ;)
    Congratulations Donna!
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    Jomo: Great entry -well done. -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Tuco Posing finished third in the contest "My Pet Photo Contest"
    Sange: =)
    Congratulations Donna! I love this dreamy shot of Tuco posing!! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Hobbit Door won the contest "old doors"
    Sange: =)
    Congratulations D!!!
    Love this capture! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: February Best in Show finished third in the contest "FEBRUARY 2018 OPEN CHALLENGE"
    Sange: Yipppeeeee! Was my favorite!! Congratulations Donna! Your Hummingbird shots are Superb. ;) -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: The Wonder of Nature finished third in the contest "abstract in nature"
    Sange: =)
    Congratulations Donna!! Beautiful Capture ;) -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: In Remembrance finished second in the contest "January 2018 Open Challenge"
    Sange: =)
    Congratulations Donna! ;) -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: In Step finished second in the contest "The Color Red - Photography (a)"
    Sange: =)
    Congratulations Donna! -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Natural Firefall finished third in the contest "Water In Nature Photos"
    Jo Calderbank : Congratulations on coming third . A lovely story of how you captured this great shot. -
    Yogendra R Modak: Congratulation🍀🌺🌻🌺🍀🌺🌻🍀🌺🌻🌹🌺🍀🌺 -
    Stringbean: Congratulations Donna on your win & a awesome shot! -
    Donna Ruiz: Thanks a lot! I appreciate it.

    Donna -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: I See You finished third in the contest "Insect Photograpy"
    Sange: Ha! Congratulations Donna! Love that you caught him upside down like a bat.
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    Donna Ruiz: Thanks so much. It was an honor to be included in such good company.
    Donna -


FanArtReview wrote to Donna Ruiz: Desert Sunset finished third in the contest "Landscape Photo Contest (a)"
    Donna Ruiz: Thank you for the recognition. It was a contest with so many beautiful entries. It was a pleasure being included with this stellar group. -
    nature rules: Much Congratulations Donna! This was very deserving of the win!! Excellent! -