winter blues
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Voted WINNER of Avatar Challenge 01/09/09
in Snow! Glorious Snow!!
WINNER of the “Snow Laden Trees” Challenge
Voted Top Ten finish in the “Winter Blues Challenge”
Voted the top ten in* #12 Great Features Group
thank you to all who voted on my image!!!
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“2009 calendar – color! and washington state
photographer, tonja gabryshak
©beauTonian arts collection
beautiful view of six-eight inches of newly fallen snow
harbour pointe, mukilteo, washington



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Jen Millard
Absolutely gorgeous shot!!!!
gabryshak replied
thanks jen! one of my favs!
something so surreal & peaceful when everything is covered in snow~
untouched
igotmeacanon
stunning, love the natural framing
gabryshak replied
i got me a canon too~ a couple of em… heheh
hey thanks for the love i tend to look for natural frames, something i really dig
Sean Jansen
Beautiful !!
gabryshak replied
thanks for the love jansen!
Di Dowsett
wonderful image….well done!
xx
gabryshak replied
thanks for the love di!!
p234
Nice one.
I would like to kindly invite you to join our group Your Magic Places
gabryshak replied
thanks p
for the gift
dreamy, magical, ahhhhhhhmazing places
food for the soul
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Tim Sanders
Excellent image! well done.
gabryshak replied
thanks tim!
Tim Sanders
Fantastic shot!
gabryshak replied
and again!!!!!!! thanks for the love tim!
steveberlin
holy…. mama…. couchie!!!! Priceless!!!!
gabryshak replied
LOL steve…
priceless comment!!!
Diane Schuster
Stunning, well framed winter scene, great color contrast, beautiful shadows!
gabryshak replied
thanks for the love ddancer!
Kaliquo
Wow – gorgeous capture!
gabryshak replied
kaliquo~ glad you like!!
pamdicar
Awesome winter photo!
gabryshak replied
thanks pam!
GerryMac
excellent composition! great framing!
gabryshak replied
i love natural frames~ it makes for wonderful impact, but it also seems to decrease the light on the scene just how i like it~ where it is perfectly exposed
gabryshak
just entered this into my group 12 GREAT FEATURES! as i noticed the challenge had the same name as the title of my shot!!
syd baker
This is classic, the layers of depth, the lovely textures peeking out of the snow, those rolling clouds, all out in the bright sun! Love this!
gabryshak replied
thank you sid
upon waking and seeing the snow even before the sun rose
i was out getting in my car… nobody wanted to leave
but i couldn’t wait to get out and see the newly fallen snow!!
CraigsMom
I saw this in the challenge. It’s absolutely beautiful!
gabryshak replied
thank you so much!! when i saw the challenge ~ i had to enter this shot of the same title!!! i appreicate the comment (josh, elijah & brianna’s mom wink, wink!)
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Sherry Osborn
Great shot. I saw this in the challenge to.. Voted
gabryshak replied
thanks for telling me sherry~ reminds me i need to go see
how that is shaping up~ whatever winter blues await!!!
i do love winter blues!
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Barbara Morrison
Beautiful shot! Love the framing! congrats on challenge!
gabryshak replied
thank you babara for your comment, i may have never known
that my winter blues made the top ten in our group #12 Great Features
thank you to all who voted on my image!!!
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Sean Jansen
Stunning capture !!
gabryshak replied
thank you sean!!
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Samantha Dean
Absolutely gorgeous capture!! Congrats on your feature!! Most deserving!! :-)
gabryshak replied
and congrats on yours!!!
“icy”
Donna Adamski
Beautiful capture….Congratulations on your Top Ten finish in the Winter Blues
gabryshak replied
thank you, i am blessed to share
an honor (from one g to another wink,wink)
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Shannon Paskaruk
lovely!
gabryshak replied
thank you miss shannon!
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Wendi Donaldson
Tonja this is another magical shot – the composition is outstanding. You really have a gift.
Congratulations on your feature.
gabryshak replied
awwwwww wendi
thank you for such a wonderful compliment
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Ruth Vilmi
What a beautiful photo:-)
Ruth
gabryshak replied
thank you for the love ruth
♥tonja
Jody Johnson
This is heavenly…just perfect in every way…a fav!
gabryshak replied
thank you jody
my view of life for about 9 years
heavenly in my heart for sure
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Marilyn Baldey
Hi Tonja, I love the rounded, snow clad pine branches in the front, they frame this extroidary sceen beautifully.
gabryshak replied
i enjoy natural framing to an image
some like it, some do not
thank you marilyn for your love
♥tonja
Renee Dawson
This is absolutely gorgeous Tonja!
gabryshak replied
thank you renee!
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Tim Wilson
Thats just to cool a shot…love it
gabryshak replied
thanks for the love tim!!!
♥tonja
lorilee
Wow – this is such a beautiful image!!!!!!
gabryshak replied
thank you lorilee~
i’m glad to have been able to capture it and share
♥tonja
David Tribby
very inviting shot, lovely
gabryshak replied
thank you for your comments david
means alot to me
♥tonja
silverstrummer...
Wow such a beautiful photograph its very magical and nice colours too. Congratulations on your feature well deserved. Thank You :>))
gabryshak replied
thank you for the congrats and love
it’s wonderful to hear your comments
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OldBirch
Very nicely composed.
Pretty shot.
gabryshak replied
thank you birch!!
i love looking for natural framing
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Clark Thompson
This is a wonderfully framed photograph. You have great lighting and the blue sky is a splendid counterpoint. Great piece of work here…
gabryshak replied
i am blessed to be able to capture god’s beauty
and the framing is something i look for
thanks clark!
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TIMKIELY
beauitful shot well done
gabryshak replied
thank you tim for taking time to comment on my winter blues
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Marjorie Wallace
Ooooh, this is just gorgeous. The lighting and this framed scene make this and instant favorite for me. Simply wonderful!
gabryshak replied
thank you for the fav! i am so happy to share it with you
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Fran0723
Great capture! Wonderful light and composition! Congrats!!
gabryshak replied
thanks for the love fran on my winter blues
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Marion Chapman
just brilliant. makes me want to experience this scene. wonderful feel!
gabryshak replied
that’s how i felt when i woke to all that new snow
just run out like a child in wonder and awe
and the fact that most stayed in, made the early morning
that much better~ nothing like untouched snow
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micmac
Magnifique ..CONGRATS ON YOUR WINNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
gabryshak replied
thank you micmac on the congrats
and love
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Arie Koene
CONGRATULATIONS. Absolutely deserved.
gabryshak replied
thank you for the love and congrats arie
much appreciated
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Debbie Stobbart
This is gorgeous…beautiful. Congratulations on your win!
gabryshak replied
thank you so much debbie for your time to stop by with congrats
and wonderful comments, appreciate the love
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khadhy
fantastic shot.
gabryshak replied
thank you khadhy for taking the time to stop by
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kingofconway
congrats, extremly beautifull shot
gabryshak replied
i am blessed to be shown such beauty
and glad to share it with you
thanks for the love
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constance42
just bautiful, congratulations
gabryshak replied
thank you so much constance for taking the time to stop by
and congratulate me~ appreciate the love comments
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Jess Fleming
congrats on the win!
gabryshak replied
thanks so much jess for stopping by with congrats and love
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Charlene Aycoc...
Perfect shot, and I had to vote for this one, it is above all the best. Love it~now a fav.
gabryshak replied
thanks for the vote and the fav charlene!!
i am blessed to be shown such beauty and to be able to share it
your response means the world to me
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gwensgems668
Just amazing – love how you are peeking through the branches of another tree – great work = congrats on winning the snow challange AND top 10 in #12 Great features – well deserved!!!
gabryshak replied
thank you so much for the love gwen
youre a gem!!
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Lois Bryan
Sweetie … this image is absolutely glorious!!!! So so so so perfect!!!! A thousand congratulations on your WIN in the “Snow Laden Trees” Challenge!!!! WHEEEEE!!!! Tossing you the red shoes … Let’s HAPPY DANCE!!!!
gabryshak replied
i needed the happy dance!!! whooooooooo hoooooooo thank you so so so so so much!! i’m just honored to be shown such beauty and to capture and share it, all the better thanks for the love lois,
from the bottom of my heart
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Daniel J. McCa...
Simply gorgeous! Superb framing! Outstanding work!!
gabryshak replied
thanks daniel, as you know i seek out those natural frames!
appreciate the love
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CraigsMom
Gorgeous shot…congrats on winning the challenge with this truly fabulous image!!!
gabryshak replied
thanks so much for the vote of confidence
appreciate the love
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Lois Bryan
You are more than welcome!!! A treat for us to get to see the beauty in your world!!!
Sonja Zalar
Fantastic image, congratulations on winning the snow challenge! :)
gabryshak replied
thank you so much for the love sonja
♥tonja
jwinman
very nice composition.
gabryshak replied
thanks for stopping by jwinman
appreciate the love
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mrsmarrero
What a perfect composition. Snow can be such a difficult subject, and you’ve mastered it beautifully in this shot!
gabryshak replied
thanks for the lovely comment
i think snow is my favorite subject
so transforming, serene and magical even
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Paul Vanzella
this is beyond ‘picture perfect’ SO SENSATIONAL!
gabryshak replied
well worth risking my life then ;-)
when nobody else was willing to risk the drive
after 6-8 inches of newly fallen snow….
i couldn’t wait to get out !!
appreicate the love paul
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Erhan OZBIYIK
All I can see is your heart..
You have a wonderful heart…
Great shot ! :)
gabryshak replied
that is so sweet of you erhan
and because your heart is so full
you see that…
towards the back of this image, on the right
is a place my children and i called home for several years
it was a place of great inspiration and love
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Alessandro Pinto
Stunning view.. truly a beauty !
gabryshak replied
thanks for the love ales!!
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Braedene
Oh Wow! A favourite – what a stunning shot – congrats on the avatar too – love snow covered trees. Liz
gabryshak replied
something truly magical and peaceful about the snow
i think it my favorite photographic muse
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Von McKnelly
Nicely framed landscape…very peaceful.
gabryshak replied
something truly magical and peaceful about the snow
i think it my favorite photographic muse
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Jens Helmstedt
A beautiful view very well captured!
gabryshak replied
always nice when you visit jens
thanks for the love
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whalegeek
Lovely image….plus you do wonderful work. Your portfolio contains many, many exquisite images. So very happy to have found you on RedBubble!
gabryshak replied
oh my, i’m humbled by your work
thanks for taking the time to share the love
and for leaving such a wonderful comment…
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julayneluu
Such a beautiful image, love the nature framing!
gabryshak replied
thank you miss julayneluu… i love to find beautiful framing for my shots, or a unique foreground ♥t
woof
beautiful!!!
gabryshak replied
thanks woof!! woof! woof! ;)
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saroshkazi
wonderful as a wonderland…
gabryshak replied
a wonderland indeed… thanks for the love saroshkazi!!
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Zuzana
This is like from a fairy-tale. Gorgeous work!
gabryshak replied
hmmmmmmmm must explain the endless comments about me and my rose colored glasses ;) ;) cause this was where i was blessed to finally have a place i could really call home – it was about 15 years after leaving my childhood home before i found this lil piece of paradise to raise my lil family
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Vicki Ferrari
Gorgeous work gabryshak! It looks sooooo cold!!! Perfect framing! :) Your avatar reminds me of Patsy Cline (I am a big fan!)..... :))
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
all the love vicki!!
wishing you happy holidays
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stephaniek
WOW…............FABULOUS!!!
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
THANKS!!!
wishing you happy holidays
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ilpo laurila
Absolutely fantastic capture Tonja.
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
awwww appreciate the love ilpo!!
wishing you happy holidays
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Rany Lutz
This is a really special image…..everything about it is perfect!!
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
thanks rany!!
wishing you happy holidays
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gregsmith
My eyes are drawn into the heart of this image and if it were possible, I would bring a chair with me and sit for awhile. A “classic” photograph. Very moving.
gabryshak replied
i am really pleased with the response to this image… and while it was an absolutely breathtaking morning…. with magic in the sky… i still have to believe that there is more to why this image is so moving to others… it is a capture of a piece of my heart and soul … this was a view of the first place that felt like home (after i left home as a child) and where i chose to raise my lil family… we all have very fond memories of this place.
thanks for the love – your portfolio is stunning greg and look forward to taking time to stroll through and comment… welcome to rb
♥tonja
M G Pettett
Excellent composition and beautiful colour!
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
appreciate the love mg!!
wishing you happy holidays
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ElYPares
A Winter Wondeland. Fantastic!!
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
appreciate the love pares!!
wishing you happy holidays
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Jan Timmons
Beautifully framed landscape, tonja. Wonderful scene and lovely place to live.
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
appreciate the love jan!!
wishing you happy holidays
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Daidalos
beautiful winter landscape
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
appreciate the love daidalos!!
wishing you happy holidays
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AnnDixon
This is a wonderful picture and beautifully framed,
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
appreciate the love ann!!
wishing you happy holidays
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andrea verstegen
That’s such a great shot, it almost loks unreal….a winter fantasy wonderland. Nice.
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
appreciate the love andrea!!
wishing you happy holidays
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F.A. Moore
Another long scroll to get to the comment box. And I can see why. This is my other favorite of yours. Breathtaking photography. Your framing is excellent, and the colors heavenly. Beautiful!
gabryshak replied
thank you so much miss moore –
you are such a sweetheart to come visit…. thank you for all the love
♥tonja
happyfeet5
There is no words I could come out with for this one. Only one maybe…...Magic!!!!!!!!!!!!
gabryshak replied
welcome to rb happyfeet, i breezed over to your site for a second, i see you create literary magic… and yes, this was my home for many years… the first place in some 20 years after leaving my childhood home, that actually felt like home…it will always remain a magical place. thanks for the love, and saying hi… i’ll get over to read here, when things calm down a bit
♥tonja
i l d i l a z...
Fabulous winter scene!
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
appreciate the love ildilaz!!
wishing you happy holidays
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Mary Campbell
You couldn’t ask for more in this fabulous winter scene.
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
appreciate the love mary!!
wishing you happy holidays
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Hans Kawitzki
Fantastic winter scene looks like wonderland
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
appreciate the love hans!!
wishing you happy holidays
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TaniaLosada
Amazing!
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
appreciate the love tania!!
wishing you happy holidays
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trupr
Gorgeous picTonja. Making me yearn for winter.
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
appreciate the love jeff!!
wishing you happy holidays
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kkphoto1
A truly beautiful photo! Hate to see winter come-but it makes for lovely snow photos!
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
appreciate the love kk!
wishing you happy holidays
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Lynn Bauer
SO, SO Pretty!!!!
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
appreciate the love lynn so so much!!
wishing you happy holidays
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A.M. Ruttle
Delightful!
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
appreciate the love a.m.!!
wishing you happy holidays
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Wanda-Lynn
Wow! What a Excellent capture and Beautiful snow scene!!
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
appreciate the love wanda!!
wishing you happy holidays
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leoaloha
Wow absoulute phenomenal.
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
awwwwwwww appreciate the love leo so so much
wanted you to know i am wishing you happy holidays
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Nanagahma
Well you may think your camera is crappy, but it sure yielded a beautiful view of this winter scene! And look at all the awards you got for it! :-)
gabryshak replied
i think that is perhaps the most exhilirating for me… not letting any obstacle become a bearier to what i want to accomplish – to seeking my vision with passion regardless of all i may not have… thanks nana gahma
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Nadine Birge
this is Extrodinary ! I just Love this ….... ! your so talented. keep up the great work. cant wait to see what this winter holds for you ! ( :
gabryshak replied
thanks for the love nadine!! i sooo appreciate the encouragement… while the with the snow brings difficulties of getting around, etc, i must admit i never loose that sense of wonder and excitement anticipating and experience the first lil flurries of snowfall…
all the love
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dinghysailor1
exceptional capture – so beautiful!
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
appreciate the love!!
wishing you happy holidays
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jadeast
Love your snow!!!
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
appreciate the love jadeast!!
wishing you happy holidays
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ldeiter78
Absolutely stunning image!!! I love snow would love to take a photo like yours!!! Maybe this winter we’ll get a blizzard!! :o)
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
appreciate the love ldeiter!!
risky, but well worth it!! i was the only crazy one out that morning!!
wishing you happy holidays
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Luca Renoldi
Fantastic shot, great composition! Excellent exposure and lighting control, superb mood and tone! Superb! Instant fave
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
appreciate the love
all of it!! thank you for the fave!!
wishing you happy holidays
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Bru66
spettacolare! Bravaaaa!
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
Grazie!! Grazie!!
appreciate the love
wishing you happy holidays
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relayer51
I agree with everything all these people said with bells on , probably the best winter image I’ve ever seen . mark
gabryshak replied
the best part? i can still feel the magic of that day ~ it was truly a gorgeous morning and the thrill so compelling that i was the only crazy one on the road, made it that more special.
thanks for the love mark!!
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Jason Connolly
Outstanding shot my friend.
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
thank you so much
wishing you happy holidays
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Scott d'Almeida
lovely work,
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
thanks scotty
wishing you happy holidays
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Jeff Burns
Gorgeous shot
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
thanks jeff!!
wishing you happy holidays
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Ryan Davison
great image
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
appreciate the love ryan!
wishing you happy holidays
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Simon Duckworth
super feel and colours.. great winter shot
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
appreciate the love simon!
wishing you happy holidays
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Yvonne Less
Beautiful landscape and great shot! :)
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
thank you so much miss yvonne!
wishing you happy holidays
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ellcot
What a wonderful image!!!! Love it!
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
awwww thanks ellcot!!
wishing you happy holidays
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Barbara Brown
This is a fantastic winter scene!! Love it!
gabryshak replied 2 days ago
thank you miss barbara!!
wishing you happy holidays
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