Congratulations and all so lovely...

Dirtdolphin you take wonderful ecstatic photos

dera said: Dirtdolphin you take wonderful ecstatic photos

@Dirtdorphins is a sparkling gem! She won first place in nine categories and placed second in eight categories, third in five categories, fourth in five categories, and fifth in six categories. She actually placed more than once in several categories, such as her ranking as the first-, second-, and third-place winner in Lilies.

Wow, thank you Zuzu!
a sparkling gem in all my years I have never been called such a thing--I wish--it sounds pretty good to this tarnished old lady though, so tonight I'm gonna go with it! Thank you much

Also pleased that many enjoyed the photos; thank you all.

My real job is pretty darn stressful and bleak. This hobby of mine is therapeutic for me anyway, yet it does seem even more worthwhile and not totally self-indulgent when others appreciate the eye candy. I am grateful.

I'm glad that you can see how so many of us love your exceptionally fine photos, Dirt.

You have an awesome talent, and we thank you for sharing.

We can call you Sparkly Dirt!
Sparkles for short.

Calif_Sue said: We can call you...Sparkles...

It's happening...much to someone's chagrin...

Sorry Dirt!

Congrats Dirt!
One more ribbon for the collection!