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Mama Loves You


 

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Mama Loves You
Mama Loves You
Santa Barbara Zoo.

Congrats to all the Finalists! This shot is very special to me. It is with great sadness that I say that "Daniel" passed away last week. He had just turned one.

Kathy Salerni

 
 
 

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So cute and touching to see mama and baby enjoying the bonding. I love how the mom lowers that long neck to let baby know she's there. I really love the way you framed the picture, the beautiful colors and the detailed features of both of them. Another zoo wonder so perfectly camputured. Amazing timing my friend.
Have yourself a most wonderful day.


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June 22, 2011

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  A beautiful shot, Kathy. Is this little Daniel?


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June 22, 2011

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Yes, this is Daniel.


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June 22, 2011

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  What a great capture Kathy, love the composition and the tender moment being shared by the two of them. I think were looking at another finalist here.


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June 22, 2011

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Awwwwwwwwwwwww...this is so adorably incredible, Kathy! :-) k


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June 23, 2011

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Cute pair and interaction


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June 23, 2011

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Beautiful tones, lighting, display of affection & timing here, Kathy! WTG!


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June 23, 2011

 

Ellen Hodges
  This is just toooo cute, Kathy! Outstanding capture of Daniel and Mama!!


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June 23, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  Awwwwwwwwwwww :)


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June 24, 2011

 
- Val Feldman

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  I always get teary-eyed over Momma animals showing affection for their youngsters...someone pass a Kleenex, please...I'm totally serious!! :) Adorable Daniel with loving Mom - a beautiful capture, once again, my friend of a tender moment passing between Mom and son.


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June 27, 2011

 

Susan Weisensel
  Winner to me, love it.


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June 28, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  This is a marvelous capture of Daniel and Mom, Kathy! Such a tender moment, so special...I'm like Val, I firmly believe that animals have feelings and emotions and when they display them I get all gooey-eyed!


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July 02, 2011

 

Freddy Bland
  Outstanding capture, Kathy! Terrific moment with excellent details and color!!


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July 14, 2011

 

Carole Bruckner
  So sweet....


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April 28, 2012

 

Teresa Moore
  Very toughing moment..very nice.


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July 31, 2012

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Congrats to all the Finalists! This shot is very special to me. It is with great sadness that I say that "Daniel" passed away last week. He had just turned one.


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August 28, 2012

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  How very sweet! I love this! Great luck in the next round, Kathy!!!

-Laura :D

(And now I am the first one to YOUR finalist too! Yippeeeeeee!)


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August 28, 2012

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your very touching finalist, Kathy.


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August 29, 2012

 

frank w. degenhardt
  So tender. Congratulations on the Finalist my friend.


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August 29, 2012

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on this finalist, and in giving Daniel his little moment in history. Sorry to hear the sad news about him!! Best luck!!


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August 29, 2012

 

Carol A. Grady
  Congratulations on this POTD Kathy.

I'm sorry to hear about Daniel - how nice though that you can have such a sweet memory of him.


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August 29, 2012

 

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  Gorgeous


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August 29, 2012

 

Julianne Bradford
  It's so great that this "little" guy is remembered so well with your wonderful finalist Kathy..Congratulations on your great capture of this special moment in time.


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August 29, 2012

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Beautiful Finalist! Congrats!!


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August 29, 2012

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on a fantastic finalist, Kathy.


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August 29, 2012

 
- Ann Coates

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  A touching finalist, especially when little Daniel passed away so young. Congratulations on this beautiful moment you captured here and your finalist award.


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August 29, 2012

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  SO ADORABLE Kathy, CONGRATULATIONS!!! <><


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August 29, 2012

 

Carole Bruckner
  very nice capture...


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August 29, 2012

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats on your awesome finalist,Kathy!


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August 29, 2012

 

Daniel Ruf
  Congrats on this touching image. A beautiful moment.


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August 29, 2012

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  So sad to hear about Daniel, Kathy. Do they know what happened? But what a wonderful memento for a very special moment. A superb capture that deserves to go gold! Congratulations!


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August 29, 2012

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Hi Rona,
As far as I know, he went in for a procedure on a tooth and died during it. So sad.


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August 29, 2012

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  I'm sad that little Daniel passed away..what happened to him??

This is a fabulous finalist, congratulations!

jo ann c.


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August 29, 2012

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  I'm sad that little Daniel passed away..what happened to him?? Ohh, I didn't read your answer to Rona above...

This is a fabulous finalist, congratulations!

jo ann c.


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August 29, 2012

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Congrats on a beautiful finalist!! Sad about his passing...


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August 29, 2012

 
- Val Feldman

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  Now, I REALLY need a box of Kleenex..or two. I'm so sad to hear about little Daniel. I'm so glad that you captured this sweetest of moments between he and his Mom, tho. I hope this goes Gold - not only because it is a wonderful capture but because I would love to see it with a Gold Badge to immortalize adorable Daniel. Good Luck, my friend!


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August 30, 2012

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  OM GOSH. I stayed attached to this thread and now I am reading that the Baby died? OM GOSH. I agree with every word Val just said. So sorry I didn't read this the first time. Haste makes waste. I'm sorry. I was commenting too fast to thank you for your comment on mine. You zoo and all of you will be sad for a long time. I am sad, too. xo -Laura


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August 30, 2012

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  WOW, CONGRATS & good luck, Kathy! WTG!


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August 30, 2012

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  Congrats Kathy on this precious, Finalist!


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August 31, 2012

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  What a wonderful moment you have captured Kathy....I am so sad to hear that Daniel passed away.


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August 31, 2012

 

Ellen Hodges
  HUge congrats on a fab and well deserved Gold, Kathy!!!


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August 31, 2012

 
- Ann Coates

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  So pleased to see this go Gold, congratulations.


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August 31, 2012

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  I knew we'd see this special capture with Gold, Kathy! How very fitting and what a great tribute to Daniel's memory...I think you should make a print and give it to the zoo in his memory. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS TREMENDOUS WINNER!


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August 31, 2012

 

Tammy Espino
  Glad you got the gold, big congrats!! :)


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August 31, 2012

 

Sheryl Sturges
  Congratulations on your win! This is precious -- Maybe the zoo would use your photo as some sort of dedication?

Great capture and hope to see more from you!


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August 31, 2012

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Kathy,A big congratulation on this beautiful win my friend!!!


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August 31, 2012

 

frank w. degenhardt
  So touching. Congratulations on being a winner my friend. Way to go.


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August 31, 2012

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Great one. Congratulations on your win, Kathy.


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September 01, 2012

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  So sweet....Congratulations on your win!!!


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September 01, 2012

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on a fantastic winner, Kathy.


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September 01, 2012

 

Diane Dupuis
  simply perfect capture!!! congrats!!!


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September 01, 2012

 

Carol A. Grady
  Huge Congratulations on this Gold winner Kathy. Well deserved my friend!


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September 01, 2012

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your second place winner, Kathy. Sorry to hear about little Daniels passing.


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September 01, 2012

 
- Val Feldman

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  I think this capture will be imprinted on my memory forever, Kathy. I've loved it from the beginning on so many different levels. So happy - really happy! - to see it with Gold attached. Congratulations, Animal Whisperer!


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September 01, 2012

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  Oh, Kathy! Like Ms.V, I too am saddened by Daniel's passing. He was just the sweetest thing. I'm so glad you have such a wonderful shot of him with his mom and especially happy that this wonderful photo went gold!


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September 01, 2012

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congratulations on this fantastic 2nd Place Gold Winner Kathy!

jo ann c.


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September 01, 2012

 

John Connolly
  Congratulations on your gold win Kathy! A delightful sight and capture! It is so sad about Daniel!


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September 01, 2012

 

Renee Doyle
  Congratulations on this wonderful capture and winner Kathy!!


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September 01, 2012

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Big Congrats on the Win!!!!


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September 01, 2012

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  Congratulations on this touching image.


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September 01, 2012

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  Congratulations Kathy on another GOLD winner, I knew the moment that you first posted it that we would be seeing this one again.


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September 02, 2012

 
- Jill Odice

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  Congrats on your winning shot! This is so sweet!


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September 02, 2012

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  So happy to see this win gold for you Kathy, big congrats!!!


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September 02, 2012

 
- Cindy Bendush

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  Precious! Congratulations on your win!


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September 02, 2012

 
- Laura E. Swan

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What a wonderful way to honor Daniel! :) Perfect! :)))


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September 02, 2012

 

Ellen Hodges
  Congrats again on this toooooo fabulous of a winner, Kathy!!!


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September 03, 2012

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Such a precious capture, Kathy, made even more special with the loved shared by Daniel and his mom. Huge congrats on your Gold.


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September 03, 2012

 

Julianne Bradford
  Congratulations on your Golden capture Kathy!


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September 03, 2012

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Beautiful shot, Kathy! So happy to see that you got this one! Congratulations!


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September 04, 2012

 

David M. Montero
  Nicely done! Congratulations on your win Kathy!


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September 09, 2012

 
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