Thursday, January 1, 2009

Happy New Year 2009

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Happy New Year
and wishing you health and happiness

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Arizona Desert © 2006 Martha Mullens

Troy and Martha

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45 comments:

  1. John B.January 1, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    Happy New Year!

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  2. Lilli & NevadaJanuary 1, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Happy New Year to you as well
    Love the beautiful B&W beach, nice

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  3. Kathie BrownJanuary 1, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Hi Troy and Martha! So, you've been here before! Nice contrast and subtle gray tones. Perfect! Happy New year! Happy SWF!

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  4. Rune EideJanuary 1, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Impressive indeed! Do I see some HDR?

    Happy New Year to both of you!

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  5. AnaJanuary 1, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    I am fan of black and white photography, and now of this photo too. Very, very nice. Happy swf

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  6. SteffiJanuary 1, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Happy New Year 2009 and Happy SWF!Really nice picture!

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  7. Pat - ArkansasJanuary 1, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    That's a wonderful photo, Martha! The scene is very impressive in black & white.

    Wishing you and Troy and very happy new year.

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  8. EG CameraGirlJanuary 1, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    This is very nice in B&W! All the best in 2009!

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  9. LouiseJanuary 1, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    Made for black and white! Spectacular shot!

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  10. imacJanuary 1, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Wonderful B/W shot.

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  11. Gill - That British WomanJanuary 1, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    great photos......

    Gill in Canada

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    Really nice photo of sky and beach - love all the textures.

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  13. vincibeneJanuary 1, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    WOW!

    Enlarged, a fantastic view!

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  14. Bob JohnsonJanuary 1, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    Beautiful shot Martha, love B&W. All the best to you and yours in 2009!

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  15. myonlyphotoJanuary 1, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    Troy and Martha, excellent. Happy New Year. Anna :)

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  16. GenieJanuary 2, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    Wow, perfectly captured. Amazing! That's art!

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  17. esnorwayJanuary 2, 2009 at 2:26 AM

    nice pic happy new year

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  18. ArijaJanuary 2, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    Marthe, that is a beautiful B&W shot.
    A very Happy New Year to you both with lots of new adventures!

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  19. indicaspeciesJanuary 2, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    It's an enigmatic photograph of the Arizona Desert..wow!

    My best wishes to you, Troy & Martha, for a happy New Year and all the best for 2009.

    - celine
    http://indicainq8.wordpress.com

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  20. angie {the arthur clan}January 2, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Your B&W conversion of this photo is so dramatic and stunning.

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  21. RoseJanuary 2, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    That is one AWESOME photo!

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  22. GaelynJanuary 2, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    I love it! And wonder where it was taken in AZ. Great contrast.

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Stunning photo!!! Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year to YOU ;--)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  24. DewdropJanuary 3, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    Amazing capture in almost a panoramic view... looks like it just goes on forever! Magnificent work, Martha!

    Thanks for the link to the shelf cloud, Troy. I do like it VERY MUCH!

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  25. UnknownJanuary 4, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    Troy & Martha : A very happy new year to both of you and your dear ones.

    That image is absolutely incredible. It looks so innocuous in the normal post size and the most you click on it and see the actual image. You have a jaw dropping experience. Awesome

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  26. AphotoAdayJanuary 4, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    What a shot!
    Impressive scenery -- well captured...
    Best regards, Don

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  27. MicheleJanuary 4, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    An impressive post! Whoa, I am amazed!

    All the best to you for a wonderful 2009!!

    ~Michele~

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  28. ShaunaJanuary 4, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    ~HAPPY NEW YEAR~ Just wanted to remind you the Happy New Year offer ends Mon. Jan. 5th at noon for the free 8x10 print. Spread the word for people to post and e-mail David Bowman by then :) Have a beautiful Sunday! ♥ Hugs! Shauna

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  29. Michael PalmerJanuary 5, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    Happy New Year

    WOW!! Stunning Shot!

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  30. TravisJanuary 5, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    Beautiful. Happy New Year

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  31. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.January 6, 2009 at 4:44 AM

    Fantastica foto.-
    Bellissima, stupenda in bianco e nero !!!
    :-) Hi

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    Same to the both of you!
    Cheers, Klaus


    P.S.: I'm finally back from my hiatus and will be posting a boatload of new stuff! ;)

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  33. Stacey OlsonJanuary 15, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    Beautiful black and white.. Hope all is well with you both..

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  34. ShelleyJanuary 19, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    The black and white brings out such wonderful beauty in the landscape! Happy New Year!

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  35. Cicero SingsJanuary 21, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    Is all well with you two? There's been no posts in a great number of days?!

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  36. KateJanuary 21, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Beautgiful shot. We (my husband and I) also love travel and roam around teh West in our motorhome.

    Kate
    cholulared.blogspot.com

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  37. DewdropJanuary 23, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    Troy... WHERE ARE YOU?!

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  38. Scotty GrahamJanuary 28, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    Love the photo, Troy and Martha...

    Happy New Year to you too....where have you been the last couple of weeks??

    Hope to see you soon with your new photos....

    Scotty

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  39. BzJanuary 28, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    It's been about a month... I sure all is well with you both.

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  40. Its Time to LiveJanuary 31, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    I keep following your adventures and travels.... been a while since the last post.

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  41. Kathie BrownFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    When are you coming back?

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  42. Pat - ArkansasFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    Hey, Ho! I'm missing you folks! Hope all is well.

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  43. CathFebruary 14, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    Hi Guys! Are you taking a break too?

    That is one awesome photo. Brilliant shot. Of course, I expected nothing less from you two... :)

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  44. MicheleFebruary 21, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Just popping by to see how you are doing and just missing your posts...
    I pray all is well.

    Hug♥

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  45. BrianFebruary 22, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    What a wonderful beautiful photo, hope you give us more.

    Brian

    A bit late but Happy New Year

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