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Clear your mind and think ahead of what you want out of life. Very important things those are. Very scenic. Calm and peaceful. I had a place like that on an old railroad bridge over the Tennessee River...saw my future there once...and I will never forget it. Very lovely Olesea!

By Neal Taylor on  3/24/2009 7:06 PM

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I like it. It has an aura of peacefulness about it.
Where was this taken?
Nice dog.

By Jonathan Williams on  3/24/2009 7:06 PM

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It is a very original picture! It makes me think as well!!!
It is wonderful to have a friend which will never betray you...

By vetal on  3/24/2009 7:06 PM

Dog's life...

Great photo! The dog makes sense here ... some people think they are lonely ... what about dogs? In this photo the dog si the meditator...

By Alex on  3/24/2009 9:03 PM

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Man's best friend...a companion you can always count on! Love the pic Olesea! Makes me miss my dogs!

By Vanessa von der Heyde on  3/24/2009 9:07 PM

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Love it!

By Victoria on  3/24/2009 9:08 PM

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Perfect

By Sean Hagerty on  3/24/2009 9:08 PM

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This picture is fantastic! A really relaxing shot.

By Jonathan Lawson on  3/24/2009 9:08 PM

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a serene and calm image of what i like the most... water, trees and sky!

By Julian on  3/24/2009 9:08 PM

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I think this picture is phenomenal!! The fact that it is black and white adds to it as well. It really looks like the guy has a lot on his mind, and sure enough he has "man's best friend" there to help him get through it. The lighting is amazing...just a great photograph all around.

By Ryan "Pokey" Hayden on  3/24/2009 9:09 PM

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Gorgeous Picture. Nice work Olesea!!

By Ashley Johnson on  3/24/2009 9:09 PM

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What a wonderful photo...
What a wonderful description

By SeeL on  3/24/2009 9:05 PM

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once upon a time i took my friend at the lake. Last time i-ve been here it was in the fall, now is spring. Wish i could spend more time outside, but my friend is addicted to computer.

By stalk on  3/24/2009 9:09 PM

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Serenity and Simplicity are the two seniments that come to mind. Love it!!!

By Candace Phillips on  3/24/2009 9:09 PM

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That's absolutely lovely.

By Robert Scarberry on  3/24/2009 10:49 PM

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I really like this picture. I think I'll make it my wallpaper, maybe it will inspire me too:)

By Bogdan on  3/25/2009 6:21 PM

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Reminds me of the Shakespeare Festival Park. I really like it!

By Steven on  3/25/2009 7:23 PM

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I love it!!! It looks so peaceful, a place to just escape the stress of every day life. It's an amazing photo.

By Anya Orlova on  3/25/2009 7:26 PM

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Very tranquil; the lack of color takes it out of time, makes it look like an imaginary place.

By Daniel on  3/26/2009 4:09 AM

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Awesome picture!

By Jessi on  3/26/2009 4:09 AM

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it is a beautiful photo. going back and white was a great idea, it makes the figures pop against the lake. there is a nice balance of extreme light and dark. if i had not read the paragraph under the photo, i may have questioned what mood the man was in- his head hangs low and there is no movement as man's best friend sits by. this is a beautiful piece, it should be in a gallery.

By K D Auvenshine on  3/26/2009 4:09 AM

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Awesome photo! It's very peaceful and relaxing. Very reflective.

By Will Pierce on  3/26/2009 4:08 AM

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i love the tree behind on the photo. what was the man thinking of ? he looks sad, but the dog is always

By Fabian Camacho Loyola on  3/26/2009 4:08 AM

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i loved the picture!
the lake, the sky
they're so calm and clear
makes me really wanna go there and take a look at it myself
I want to sit there and feel what makes that scenery so speacial to you
and maybe, sit there, peacefully, by myself and look towards my future too
hoping to find the answer on that calm and relaxing lake
again,
loved the picture

By Karel Rodríguez on  3/26/2009 4:07 AM

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I'm agree ! Your pictuares always have a meaning.. and spend time whit you is too inspire because I'm sure.. you can change the world !

By angelica lozano on  3/26/2009 4:07 AM

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Que lindo! It truly sets me at the lake with my dog and sitting in peaceful bliss

By Phil on  3/26/2009 4:07 AM

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I really like this!
It seems so serene and relaxing.
It even has the dog in quiet contemplation...

Where was this taken? I think I'd rather like to go there sometime.

By Colby Smith on  3/26/2009 4:07 AM

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Love the picture, love the black and white and how peaceful the water looks

By agustin on  3/26/2009 4:06 AM

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It seems like the perfect "happy place" on a bad day. Somewhere to go to gain composure, peace, or inspirationn. I love it!!!!

By Danielle Hicks on  3/26/2009 4:06 AM

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A lot of effort and undeniable talent; that's what I see on this image ;)
Way to go,Lesik :D

By Stas F on  3/26/2009 4:06 AM

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Times of silence...with a best friend...just the chance to sit and relax
The man seems to know that he can think deeply in peace, because the dog is keeping watch for him

By Alex Lee on  3/26/2009 4:06 AM

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All I can say is wow...you really captured the calmness of the surroundings and the black&white developing only added dept and character to the picture. GOOD JOB!!

By Ebony Smith on  3/26/2009 4:05 AM

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I love the solitude in the photo. It's one of those pictures you can just take 5 and collect your thoughts. I love it. Very nice work! :D

By Jesse Mumaw-Smith on  3/26/2009 8:09 AM

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Very good ideia, to represent the friendship

By Valentine on  3/26/2009 8:09 AM

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Very contemplative.....Like Stas F said, I like that the dog is looking out for the man and that the man trusts the dog to do so. I also noticed that the dog and the man are about the same height; was that on purpose? Awesome as always, :)

By Amanda on  3/26/2009 8:08 AM

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That is such a meditative photo. Great composition, tones! Good work!

By Rodica on  3/26/2009 8:10 AM

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I thought at first glance the dog was another human. I think it's funny because it's almost like the man and his companion blended together for a minute.

By Elizabeth Hurst on  3/26/2009 8:08 AM

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Amazing picture. Makes me feel that I am there, I feel the energy coming. LOVE IT!

By Alina on  3/26/2009 8:07 AM

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What a nise foto...
Description is wonderful...Good ideia

By George on  3/26/2009 11:08 AM

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Dogs always find a way to keep looking up and your surely caught that here... soulful!

By Glenn Richey on  3/26/2009 11:08 AM

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This is a beautifull picture.I like it very much.

By Lilly on  3/26/2009 11:08 AM

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I think it is a very professional picture. Man and dog between light and shadow. A great image of all our life! I like it!

By Victoria Roshka on  3/26/2009 11:07 AM

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Your photo is amazing! Well done. Keep up the good work.

By Svetlana Stratan on  3/26/2009 11:06 AM

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Contrast between white and black is magnificent.

By Bill Hazen on  3/26/2009 3:55 PM

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Very nice, original and professional picture! I like it very much!

By Marina Cucu on  3/26/2009 3:55 PM

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This is a winner!!! Awesome picture!!!

By Pamela Merkel on  3/26/2009 3:55 PM

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nice photo, you are really talented..

By Veronika Polyacova on  3/27/2009 11:32 AM

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It is really a good idea and it is made with professionalism. :) I like it very much.

By Semco Tamara on  3/28/2009 10:51 AM

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Very peaceful and serene; my blood pressure drops when I view the photo. It does emit a tone of sadness, especially being done in black and white, although that ensures that the viewer focuses on the dog and the boy and not the river or the background. Very professionally done.

By Edward Thomas Merkel on  3/30/2009 12:38 PM

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Very interesting photo!!! It seems like graphic painting...when light plays with shadow,thought with silence. Author gave a wild field for our personal meditations. It is professional work.

By Elena K. Albritton on  4/1/2009 1:30 PM

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wonderful.
i love it! and this place!

By Valerie Jones on  4/3/2009 7:01 AM

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Gracefull picture

By Vlasov Veaceslav on  4/3/2009 5:35 PM

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it's a great picture and i really enjoy it.

By Vitaly on  4/3/2009 5:35 PM

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I miss my dog!!!! Love the picture!!

By Carol on  4/3/2009 5:35 PM

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This is so very lovely. I want a dog now. I am still a cat person, though. The pic is so nice!

By Cucoana Vicusea on  4/3/2009 5:35 PM

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A MAN AND HIS DOG....FAITHFUL FRIENDS FOREVER!!

By FRANK on  4/4/2009 12:26 PM

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SILENT COMMUNICATION.....HOW WONDERFULLY PEACEFUL IS THIS PHOTO...YOU ARE A GREAT PHOTOGRAPHER

By GERALD on  4/5/2009 1:01 PM

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THIS PHOTO BRINGS PEACE TO ONE'S SOUL....WONDERFUL!!

By BECKY on  4/5/2009 1:01 PM

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NO WORDS ARE NEEDED WHEN THERE IS TRUE LOVE, WHICH IS DEPICTED BETWEEN MAN AND HIS DOG..A GREAT PHOTO!!

By Ramon on  4/8/2009 7:55 AM

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A great piece of photography.......clearly a winner......!!

By Jill A. on  4/8/2009 7:55 AM

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Silence is golden....a great expression of love and devotion in this photo.

By Juke D. on  4/8/2009 7:55 AM

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Great picture! I love it.

By Vic on  4/8/2009 2:53 PM

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I enjoy it! It makes me think too.

By Stanislav on  4/8/2009 2:53 PM

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What a serene setting for a quiet communication between man and his best friend. Good Job!

By Tammie B. on  4/8/2009 2:53 PM

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NOT YOUR TYPICAL RUN-0F-THE-MILL POSTCARD PICTURE...THIS HAS ''REAL " MEANING....LOVE IT!!

By A. Tailore on  4/9/2009 11:50 AM

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We would buy this picture if we could......good luck!!

By Bonnie & Dan on  4/9/2009 11:50 AM

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How peaceful....makes you really think about life!!!!

By J. Delaney on  4/9/2009 11:50 AM

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Brings back memories of me and my dog, Pal. He was a great listener!!

By Ann K. on  4/9/2009 6:13 PM

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Reminds me of the old days with my Rusty....nice work.

By Carlo G. on  4/10/2009 10:17 AM

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Lost our dog yesterday......sad day, but will have these kind of memories forever!!

By Bek & Jim on  4/10/2009 10:17 AM

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We don't live far from the river.....I like to take my dog there for long walks.....so peaceful!!

By R. Bender on  4/14/2009 7:51 AM

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We are close to a river and take our dogs for walks along the bank often....great photography!!

By Mike & Janine on  4/14/2009 7:51 AM

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A great photo....especially effective in black/white. Loved it!

By M Ramos on  4/14/2009 5:59 PM

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Wonderful work......love the black and white idea.

By Marilyn Butler on  4/15/2009 10:07 AM

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This photo really does make me ''think" about the picture. Pretty effective in black/white.

By Wally M. on  4/15/2009 3:30 PM

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I'm so happy we just got a dog.....maybe some day I'll take him for a walk to the river!!

By Leslie M. on  4/16/2009 9:00 AM

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Do you think he just broke up with his girlfriend, or is he thinking about something else? Very serious, but very interesting.

By Mary & Bill M. on  4/20/2009 11:41 AM

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Do you think he is sad and is telling the dog his troubles? Great photo!

By Bill Shields on  4/20/2009 11:41 AM

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Don't you wonder what the DOG IS THINKING???? A mind-stimulating piece of photography~~

By K. Hahneha on  4/20/2009 11:41 AM

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This is so ''real''....not your usual postcard photo.......good work...good luck.

By J. Brozene on  4/20/2009 11:42 AM

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Great idea.....good phot in black/white application.

By Cindy Misener on  4/20/2009 11:42 AM

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Yes, I am also wondering what the DOG is thinking....a good subject for this photography.

By Dennis Koehler on  4/21/2009 9:18 AM

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You can tell your dog anything, and he will listen. Nice job.

By Jill Alteria on  4/21/2009 9:19 AM

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The black and white application is what really makes this picture so very appealing

By J. Serafini on  4/21/2009 9:20 AM

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How long do you think the man and his dog were sitting there before the dog got up and ran away!! Good Idea!

By CHARLIE S. on  4/26/2009 9:33 AM

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My dog likes to sit at the edge of the pool with me.....we have long talks on hot summer days!

By Cindy C. on  4/26/2009 9:33 AM

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I love it!! You should win this contest...not competition involved ...you are IT!!!

By Melanie Hirst on  4/27/2009 6:58 AM

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I really think this is a great subject for a picture. Good Luck.

By David B. on  4/27/2009 6:59 AM

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Good idea....very interesting to say the least.

By Jeanne H. on  4/27/2009 6:59 AM

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I like it....very thought-provoking.....You should win.

By Jake S. on  4/28/2009 8:35 AM

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Purely a peaceful scene...good for thought.

By Carole N. on  4/28/2009 8:35 AM

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Very nice idea. Good luck.

By Kimberly B. on  4/29/2009 7:21 AM

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I am wondering if you just came upon the man and his dog, or do you know them....nice idea.

By Elaine Beck on  4/29/2009 7:21 AM

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Such a nice and pleasant picture for a change...out of the ordinary post-card phony stuff! Hope you win!

By Jacque B. on  5/1/2009 9:45 AM

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A ''real-life" photo.....congratulations!!!

By Carma B. on  5/1/2009 9:45 AM

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A refreshing and welcome change from all the rest...nice job.

By Sveta M. on  5/1/2009 9:45 AM

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A refreshing change from the usual landscape scenery. Nice.

By Sheila H. on  5/1/2009 9:45 AM

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What do you think they are talking about...very intense moment between man and his best friend.

By Rosa W. on  5/1/2009 9:45 AM

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Wonderful idea. Good luck.

By Barbara J. on  5/1/2009 9:45 AM

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Do you think this man is wondering what to do with his life and the only one that can understand his dilemma is his dog.?...nice idea.

By James F. on  5/1/2009 9:45 AM

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Looks like me in the picture, but I don't have a dog. I like it!

By Ronald N. on  5/1/2009 9:46 AM

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A great idea.....I would love to sit by the lake with my dog if I had a dog....~~~

By Brandi M. on  5/1/2009 9:46 AM

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A unique idea and really appropriate in black/white. Good Luck!

By Malissa H. on  5/1/2009 9:46 PM

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People should take the hint from their pets.....be faithful, be fair.....be a good listener...don't turn on your friends. I hope you win.

By Neil S. on  5/2/2009 6:38 AM

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Maybe this guy is not thinking about anything....just enjoying the peace and quiet that seems so hard to find these days~!!

By Charlie S. on  5/2/2009 9:40 AM

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That is one lucky dog!!!

By Beth H. on  5/2/2009 4:06 PM

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I like this...it is a refreshing change of pace. Good luck.

By Cameron S. on  5/2/2009 9:24 PM

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Who is the ''thinker'' in this photo...the dog or the man? Could be both!

By Alexis B. on  5/3/2009 7:04 AM

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I wish I was by that lake right now.....anywhere would be better than where I am! Great Pic!

By Cameron S. on  5/3/2009 5:26 PM