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Raise a glass in honour of yourselves, the company is the best you'll ever have...

Thank you all for your support in 2007 it has been a privilege and pleasure to view and comment on so many wonderful inspiring images so I raise my glass and toast all readers, members, staff and friends on EPZ and wish you all a peaceful and happy New year.

Go raibh maith agaigh, go léir.....

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SKavanagh
30 Dec 2007 - 7:11 PM
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Excellent image Cheers Happy New Year
Steve

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chris-p
chris-p (e2 Member)
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61 forum postschris-p vcard England
30 Dec 2007 - 7:12 PM
0

All the very best to you Colin...a toast to 2008 Smile

graeme34
30 Dec 2007 - 7:14 PM
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Composition and tones are totally stunning

Graeme

DaveU
DaveU (e2 Member)
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1323 forum postsDaveU vcard England117 Constructive Critique Points
30 Dec 2007 - 7:31 PM
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Beautifully processed. Rich warm colours and a nice homely feel. Happy New Year to you too Wink

Curtain
Curtain (e2 Member)
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Curtain vcard United Kingdom3 Constructive Critique Points
30 Dec 2007 - 7:31 PM
0

Stunning image, absolutely brilliant.
Nick

photodocktor
30 Dec 2007 - 7:33 PM
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Nice one very nice image indeed.
Cheers Mick.

mrswoolybill
mrswoolybill (Critique Team)
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133 forum postsmrswoolybill vcard United Kingdom340 Constructive Critique Points
30 Dec 2007 - 7:39 PM
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And still most of the bottle's contents left... A Happy New Year to you too.
Moira

Joline
Joline (e2 Member)
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Joline vcard United States46 Constructive Critique Points
30 Dec 2007 - 7:39 PM
0

And the same to you....I'll have a spot of Famous Grouse for you. Happy New Year.
What a warm and charming home you have.

Grim1
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49 forum posts United Kingdom
30 Dec 2007 - 7:47 PM
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Used to go to the Bushmills Inn every Sunday for the carvery lunch when I lived in NI - the whiskey trifle is to blame for the stone I have to lose....

lonely_oryx
lonely_oryx (e2 Member)
5
52 forum postslonely_oryx vcard England50 Constructive Critique Points
30 Dec 2007 - 7:52 PM
0

I will quite happily share the bottle with you.

taggart
taggart (e2 Member)
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41 forum poststaggart vcard United States11 Constructive Critique Points
30 Dec 2007 - 8:02 PM
0

Lovely party-- Thanks and All good wishes to you in the New Year!

Jennnnnn

Rob_Taylor
30 Dec 2007 - 8:22 PM
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Happy New Year to you too Colin ....and an EC to finish the year ....can't be bad, eh?!!
Well done

Rob

shortski
shortski (e2 Member)
7
shortski vcard England1 Constructive Critique Points
30 Dec 2007 - 8:50 PM
0

What a gorgeous image.....jojo

TyChee
TyChee (e2 Member)
8
TyChee vcard United States1 Constructive Critique Points
30 Dec 2007 - 8:56 PM
0

Stunning image and congrats on the EC! Happy New Year!
Ty

User_Removed
30 Dec 2007 - 9:02 PM
0

fantastic well done on the EC

Regards
Dave

Blenkinsopp
30 Dec 2007 - 9:14 PM
0

absolutely stunning
congratulations

skydivemike
30 Dec 2007 - 9:31 PM
0

Outstanding image Colin and a very well deserved EC. This must be in the running for POW.
Happy New Year mate have one for meWink

Mike

Mari
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1824 forum posts Wales
30 Dec 2007 - 9:55 PM
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Just superb Colin, well deserved EC.

Have a happy 2008 and was good to meet you this year, thanks for all of your support

Mari

kitsch
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425 forum posts United Kingdom4 Constructive Critique Points
30 Dec 2007 - 10:26 PM
0

wonderful image...congrats on the award Smile
and all the very best to you for the new year!

jo

thearmsofvenusdemilo
30 Dec 2007 - 10:58 PM
0

A humbling moment , thanks Pete..

dorricottpix_photography
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dorricottpix_photography vcard Wales6 Constructive Critique Points
30 Dec 2007 - 11:10 PM
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And I'm raising a glass of Jameson's Crested Ten in your honour Colin - well deserved EC. Thanks for sharing your inspirational images. Look forward to more in 2008. Cheers. Bruce

Possum
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148 forum posts England
30 Dec 2007 - 11:45 PM
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Contentment in the frame, a beauty of an EC.
Allie

Buffalo_Tom
Buffalo_Tom (e2 Member)
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2308 forum postsBuffalo_Tom vcard Wales9 Constructive Critique Points
30 Dec 2007 - 11:51 PM
0

And the same to you Colin.All the very best.
Tom.

Sezz
Sezz (e2 Member)
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614 forum postsSezz vcard England15 Constructive Critique Points
31 Dec 2007 - 12:11 AM
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Colin - it is always a pleasure to view your work, you never dissapoint! Superb work again and I wish you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year!
Looking forward to seeing more of your work in 2008!

My congrat's for your EC Smile
sarah *

Last Modified By Sezz at 31 Dec 2007 - 12:12 AM
AnneWorner
AnneWorner (e2 Member)
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576 forum postsAnneWorner vcard United States39 Constructive Critique Points
31 Dec 2007 - 3:13 AM
0

Lovely and inviting Smile The very best wishes for the New Year to you also.
Anne

redstag
31 Dec 2007 - 9:11 AM
0

Have you taken up an advertising brief?

A good choice of whiskey too.
Congrats on the awards, you have created a mood here which is very special.
Jon

MediumSizeUnavailable
31 Dec 2007 - 9:49 AM
0

guess the last POTW of the year is enough reason to finish that bottle Smile

thearmsofvenusdemilo
31 Dec 2007 - 9:54 AM
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Considering the talent on this site, I do feel genuinely humbled to be awarded POTW as well. Thank you Pete..

Colin

Goggz
Goggz (e2 Member)
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2298 forum postsGoggz vcard Wales70 Constructive Critique Points
31 Dec 2007 - 10:38 AM
0

Well done Colin! A beautiful, warming image indeed. As I can't stand the taste of whiskey, please feel free to have my dram...

Happy New Year Smile
Goggz

GeorgeRusky
31 Dec 2007 - 11:26 AM
0

Hi Colin
Excellent end of the year with lots of great photos and editor's awards!
I wish you happy New Year with all you wish for yourself!
Cheers
George

MrsS
MrsS (e2 Member)
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4526 forum postsMrsS vcard England18 Constructive Critique Points
31 Dec 2007 - 11:36 AM
0

Well Deserved, Colin, nice to see the tea has been replaced with something a little more appropriate for the season! Wink

Thanks for all your support, off to make a cuppa now! Tongue (save the stronger stuff for later!)

Happy New Year to you and yours, hope to finally meet up in 2008 Smile

Slainthe!
Fran x

zed
zed (e2 Member)
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551 forum postszed vcard United Kingdom
31 Dec 2007 - 12:15 PM
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Fantastic, Happy New year..Smile

martin174
martin174 (e2 Member)
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martin174 vcard United Kingdom
31 Dec 2007 - 1:30 PM
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Beautifully made.
martin

Tooth
Tooth (Critique Team)
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5768 forum postsTooth vcard Ireland226 Constructive Critique Points
31 Dec 2007 - 1:55 PM
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Wow wee man, POTW, see out the year on that one. See you soon hopefully, Happy NewYear and all that, love to Bridget and supporting cast (buddha bellies etc... Smile )

Stephen

pennyspike
31 Dec 2007 - 2:32 PM
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Congratulations on finishing the year with a high and all the best for 2008.
Penny

turtle1
31 Dec 2007 - 2:51 PM
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this is an outstanding image - has a beautiful warmth about - superb work

Barb

Jou©o
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56 forum posts Finland
31 Dec 2007 - 3:53 PM
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wow!!! This REALLY IS a cracker!!

Well done on the awards! All so well deserved!

All the best for 2008..........

Jouko

colin
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697 forum posts Scotland5 Constructive Critique Points
31 Dec 2007 - 4:07 PM
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Congrats, Colin. A wonderful, warm homely image.
Just lacks Father Jack in the corner somewhereWink
Have a good new year,
Colin

Last Modified By colin at 31 Dec 2007 - 4:08 PM
skydivemike
31 Dec 2007 - 4:43 PM
0

Congrats on POW mate very well deserved and again
Happy New Year.

MikeWink

MarkBowker
31 Dec 2007 - 5:20 PM
0

Happy New Year all. Can't touch a drop tonight (working!).
well done on the POTW. really is well earned.

Mark

Eviscera
Eviscera (e2 Member)
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1082 forum postsEviscera vcard United Kingdom146 Constructive Critique Points
31 Dec 2007 - 5:42 PM
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hey colin ! well done mate and what a great end of a great year ! beautifully blended malty image!

dave

Kris_Dutson
31 Dec 2007 - 5:50 PM
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Have a peaceful New Year too. Smile

BarbaraR
31 Dec 2007 - 5:54 PM
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Congrats on all the awards, it's a
wonderful picture.

B.

whipspeed
whipspeed (e2 Member)
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3976 forum postswhipspeed vcard United Kingdom22 Constructive Critique Points
31 Dec 2007 - 6:46 PM
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Happy New Year to you also and congrats on the RC, EC and POTW.

Sarah

keith_yorkie
31 Dec 2007 - 7:02 PM
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Deserved triple RC, EC and PoTW....

All the best for 2008....

Keith....

Mari
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1824 forum posts Wales
31 Dec 2007 - 8:24 PM
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Well done for POTW Colin, so well deserved.

A very happy New Year

Mari

LisaRose
31 Dec 2007 - 10:21 PM
0

Happy New Year Colin, and congrats on your awards, well done. Smile Smile Smile

Lisa

imagio
6
England1 Constructive Critique Points
31 Dec 2007 - 11:28 PM
0

Superb congrats on the RC and POTW..

Bernie

Nic_WA
Nic_WA (e2 Member)
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178 forum postsNic_WA vcard Australia2 Constructive Critique Points
1 Jan 2008 - 7:30 AM
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All things Christmas in one photo...atmosphere-plus. Well done on all your awards for this one - much deserved. Wishing you much happiness for the new year Smile

Raindancer
1 Jan 2008 - 10:46 AM
0

Cracking shot Colin and well done on the awards.....

Hope you have a great New Year and am looking forward to seeing more of your work.

Cheers

Rog

dianah
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24409 forum posts United Kingdom4 Constructive Critique Points
1 Jan 2008 - 12:29 PM
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This is a fabulous shot..just like a painting. I am sorry that I have missed so many of your uploads but we have been so very busy and EPZ has taken a back seat. Happy New Year and all the best for 2008.
Di

Sezz
Sezz (e2 Member)
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614 forum postsSezz vcard England15 Constructive Critique Points
1 Jan 2008 - 12:36 PM
0

RC, EC, POTW and now featured E2 photo - my congrats again Colin Wink

dathersmith
dathersmith (e2 Member)
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526 forum postsdathersmith vcard England12 Constructive Critique Points
1 Jan 2008 - 12:45 PM
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WOW, a fantastic image well deserving of all the awards. Congratulations and best wishes for 2008.

Darren.

toonboy
1 Jan 2008 - 6:10 PM
0

Very seasonal image, very well presented

All the best for 2008

Regards Ken

uggyy
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2103 forum posts Scotland9 Constructive Critique Points
1 Jan 2008 - 9:14 PM
0

Soooo good... So agree this getting all the awards it can get Smile

Best in 2008 to you and yours..

Tommy

photosoul
2 Jan 2008 - 12:32 PM
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Lovely image! Happy New Year... Wish you happiness.

paulcr
paulcr (e2 Member)
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1529 forum postspaulcr vcard Ireland9 Constructive Critique Points
2 Jan 2008 - 4:27 PM
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Many congrats buddy. Excellent work, had a couple of bottles of that myself over the week.
Paul

Valerie1
Valerie1 (e2 Member)
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64 forum postsValerie1 vcard Northern Ireland
2 Jan 2008 - 7:47 PM
0

That's a cracker! Very seasonal image.
Well done on the EC and POTW.
Best Wishes for 2008.
Valerie

jken
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1657 forum posts United Kingdom1 Constructive Critique Points
2 Jan 2008 - 10:06 PM
0

Stunning piece of art Colin. Loved looking at your work so far mate.

Happy New Year to you to.

john

Boagman65
3 Jan 2008 - 12:50 AM
0

A classic image well deserving it's EC & POTW. Have a good New Year.

Andy.

wasper
wasper (e2 Member)
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523 forum postswasper vcard Ireland1 Constructive Critique Points
3 Jan 2008 - 1:39 AM
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Congratulation on the triple award.

tripodted
tripodted (e2 Member)
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26 forum poststripodted vcard Northern Ireland1 Constructive Critique Points
3 Jan 2008 - 5:55 AM
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Wow what a start to the new year! A hat trick of awards! May I add my congratulations to the list. Beautifully crafted image young man. It was a pleasure to meet you in 2007 (here's hoping we can meet again in 2008). Also I would like to thank you for all your encouragement since I joined this site a few years ago. All the best to you and your family in 2008.
Ted

bigheart.
3 Jan 2008 - 11:41 AM
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Excellent.

Steve

Maddie
Maddie (e2 Member)
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2710 forum postsMaddie vcard United Kingdom2 Constructive Critique Points
3 Jan 2008 - 7:34 PM
0

well done Vicar Wink

FredF
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France
4 Jan 2008 - 10:39 AM
0

Superbe image. Congratulations

Fred

MickyMc
4 Jan 2008 - 10:51 AM
0

Outstanding
Mavis

lauraHB
lauraHB (e2 Member)
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121 forum postslauraHB vcard Ireland
4 Jan 2008 - 10:58 AM
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Crikey Colin, that's a beauty. Congrats on all the awards - they are well deserved. All the best for 2008.
Laura

franfoto
4 Jan 2008 - 11:17 AM
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This image is outstanding work.
Fran

pmorgan
pmorgan (e2 Member)
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214 forum postspmorgan vcard England13 Constructive Critique Points
4 Jan 2008 - 11:43 PM
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GOBSMACKING!

Rgds
Paul

NikkiW
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33 forum posts United Kingdom
5 Jan 2008 - 4:19 PM
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that is an awesome image......superb.
nikki

jholmes
6 Jan 2008 - 7:42 PM
0

A bottle of Bush always makes a difference, it just adds that extra glow

John

irishman
7 Jan 2008 - 1:16 PM
0

About time too, your deserved EC has being long over due.

Well done Colin and keep at it.

All the very best.

Martin

Mavis
Mavis (e2 Member)
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143 forum postsMavis vcard England2 Constructive Critique Points
9 Jan 2008 - 9:32 AM
0

A very fine toast Colin Smile A great New Year to you and yours xxx

CrownJoolz
29 Feb 2008 - 6:13 PM
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another absolutely awesome image - you are a genius.

Mavis
Mavis (e2 Member)
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143 forum postsMavis vcard England2 Constructive Critique Points
28 Mar 2008 - 8:16 AM
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Hey Colin why can't we get hold of you ? We all want you to come to Doolin xx

Scoff_Too
1 Apr 2008 - 8:38 PM
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Magnificent Smile
Wish I knew how to do this!!
Lorraine

robert5
robert5 (e2 Member)
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62 forum postsrobert5 vcard United Kingdom
3 May 2008 - 6:55 PM
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Great shot wish mine would be a good as this, the bottle of Bushmills.
Robert

KathrynGirvan
23 Nov 2008 - 4:37 PM
0

Hi Colin,

Congratulations on your EC! I know its a bit late. Wow! your portfolio is brilliant, some great shots there. I have a bit of catching up to do.

Kathryn

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