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One Woman's Quest II 
Excellent snaps!
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Thanks Susi
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You’re welcome, VJ!
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Maybe you don’t photograph still lifes often – but you managed beautifully!
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Thank you!
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A bouquet is more than a few. Both exquisite.
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Thanks
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You sure did! I love the flowers in the coffee pot. Nice selections, VJ.
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Thank you!
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I’m delighted you joined us, VJ. I love that first image set against the snowy background. What a great idea! The white tulips are lovely, too.
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Thanks Patti.
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Beautiful flowers VJ 😀 😀
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Thanks Cee!
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I also loved the twinkling bits of snow in your first photo, VJ…such a glittery counterpoint to the lush plants. 🥰
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Thanks Victoria
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That’s what I was going to comment on too! The snow makes the picture seem extra “quiet.”
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🥰🥰🥰
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Thanks
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Especially love the tulips!
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Thanks. I loved them too!
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I particularly like the snow in the background of the first one.
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Thanks. Hope we’ve seen the last of it, lol
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You’re welcome. I think we’ve seen the last of our snow, I’m happy to say.
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It’s in the forecast here again, but surely won’t stay
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I wouldn’t expect so.
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You did indeed VJ! Loved your opener with the snowy background – beautiful!
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Thanks Tina!
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VJ, lovely. Thanks, Keith
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Thanks Keith
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Very nice shots
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Thanks Sadje
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You’re most welcome
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