“Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.”
~Frank Lloyd Wright
Tiny and Vast
Day is Done
Arch
Just The Two Of Us
“Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children’s children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance.”
~Theodore Roosevelt
Cliff Dweller
Hoodoo You Love
A Walk in the Rain
“Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit.”
~Edward Abbey
Hill Hikers
Purple Hat
Yellow Mounds
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
~Jane Goodall
Beachwalker
A Road Less Traveled
Jane Lurie Photography 
Such an amazing planet we live on. Louise
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Indeed it is, Louise. Thank you!
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Fabulous photos – showcasing a spectacular country. Hope people listen to Theodore Roosevelt.
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Thanks so much, Alan. Pleased you enjoyed some of my favorites and yes, let’s hope that we protect them! Appreciate you visiting here.
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This is an ode to the magnificence of your land Jane. Truly spectacular!
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You are so kind, Madhu. Thanks very much!
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Wow, beautiful en spectacular sceneries! This is breathtaking beautiful! And I love the ‘Arch’! You’re a great photographer, Jane!
Best regards, Heidi
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Thank you so very much, Heidi. I really appreciate your kind encouragement. 🙂
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It’s my pleasure! 🙂
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So peaceful & beautiful ! And I like how you use the perspective of people in the shots. Is that low tide in the Purple Hat shot ? Whoa.
I view your posts once quickly & then again later later when I have more time. So my comment is coming in later but I just have to say now during the Napa fire how heartbreaking it all is! I know you have beautiful images from there.
We make an annual Oct trip to see calif family & attend a Cardiac meeting in Napa & explore Napa/Sonoma .
Our collective hearts ache for all of the people & the lost souls. Such a special jewel in our countryside.
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Hi Diane, I’m so glad to hear from you and that you enjoyed this collection. Thank you. The wildfires have been tragic and still go on. The loss is unimaginable. I doubt, sadly, that you’ll be heading there anytime soon. I hope you are doing well.
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Awesome quotes and extraordinary images❣️ A delightful combo that goes ideal to the heart, Jane❣️
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Thank you for your kind words, Dudhwa. Much appreciated!
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Wonderful quotes and outstanding images❣️ A delightful combo that goes right to the heart, Jane❣️
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I’m so glad you enjoyed some of my favorites, Dina. Thank you very much. 😀
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Where is the love button when you need it?! These photos and quotes are fabulous!
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Thanks so much LuAnn!
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Such a wonderful collection of landscape images Jane.
How do you keep track of all your awesome photos and then present them beautifully on your blog?
I really like that you include people in these landscapes along with cute captions!
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Hi Michael, Sorry for the late reply… thanks for your lovely compliment. I try, as best as I can, to keyword, rate and group images in LR. I create collections that are thematic and finally, cross my fingers that I can remember. 🙂 I admit, it can be overwhelming at times!
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haha – Well, your method seems to work very well. I’m still tinkering with something suitable to keep my images organized and accessible.
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Lightroom is one of the best. It’s excellent.
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I would get that but I believe its only available as a subscription, right? I’ve only done serious photo-editing for a couple years now. I use Photoshop Essentials 14 and an old MS editor as well. But after doing some research via digital photo websites. I purchased Cyberlink Photo Director which has become my first go-to editor. which I quite pleased with. Very nice layout with a large range of adjustable parameters. It also has an organizational component, but I don’t want to use it yet, in case in case I decide to change software. But I have heard that Lightroom is top notch – so I may end up there eventually and who knows I may shoot RAW someday too. (But not in-the-raw)
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Hi Michael, The decision comes down to what you are comfortable with and it sounds like those programs are serving you well. I like LR for its organizational structure and I do most of my editing with it along with PS and plug-ins like Nik, Luminar and Topaz. (Nik has been discontinued, sadly) It is a subscription but I think it is worth it.
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Thanks so much for your input Jane. I really admire how you have brought various elements together to form an excellent photography blog. I definitely will look into LR for its organizational structure. Maybe I can do a trial.
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Lovely, luminous, inspiring!
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Thank you, Patti. Was feeling nostalgic for my trips to the parks. 😉
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Such beautiful work, Jane, and presented with such a good heart. The FL Wright and J Goodall quotes are worth noting, for sure. I’ve believed nature was all I could ultimately depend on since I was much, much younger, but that doesn’t mean one doesn’t keep aware of one’s impact on everything and everyone. A daunting idea… My favorite photos are the first and last – I think I’ve mentioned before how much I admire your ability to place a human context in the frame without it getting overwrought or corny. Have a good week!
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Hi Lynn, I agree, nature has always been a sure place of solace but sadly, we are turning our backs on her. I’m pleased you like the human interaction in many of my images-it’s an interesting challenge, plus, I was feeling a bit homesick for the parks. Great to hear from you– thank you so much.
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Simply marvellous Jane each and every one. Thanks for the great start to the weekend. Warm wishes.
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Thanks so much, Andrew. It sure is fun to look back on the great times spent in the parks around this continent. Happy you enjoyed them. Hope you have a great week.
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My pleasure Jane; you too.
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Marvelous as always Jane! I love the way your photos marry the beautiful quotes you so carefully choose.
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Thanks so much, Maria. Pleased you enjoyed this tribute to these special places. We’re lucky to have them!
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I had this Woody Guthrie tune playing in my head as I read and viewed your photos, and it was all just one perfect mosaic of love & life. Everything flowed so well together, Jane, an incredible piece and so true this land is your land, this land is my land…
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Thank you, thank you, Randall. Going through images of my trips is a salve for missing being in these wide open spaces. Glad Woody was playing along for you, too. He and Pete sure were prescient activists for our environment. Hope all is well with you and I appreciate you stopping by. 🙂
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really love how you weave these together – and how most had one person – and a center photo had a few…
little artsy details everywhere…
and from the quotes and words, by biggest takeaway:
“decide what kind of difference”
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Thanks so much, Yvette. I loved that quote, too. I’ve been thinking about these natural wonders a lot lately and how important they are in our lives. Happy you enjoyed this homage.
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OMG….MINDBLOWING visuals!!! gorgeous!!!
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Hi April, Thanks! The grandeur of the parks is definitely mind-blowing. Glad you enjoyed!
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fascinating, brilliant work of reflection between words and image…
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Makes me happy to read this, Mihran. Thank you very much.
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Gorgeous landscape shots Jane. Very inspiring!
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Thanks so much, Nicole! Was feeling nostalgic for our trips to these amazing places. 😉
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FABULOUS PHOTOS!
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Thanks very much, Dor! Pleased you like them. 😊
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Glorious. If I had to pick a favourite, it would have to be the arch. Water is my favourite.
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Hi Lisa, That was a magnificent morning… the light was captivating. Glad you enjoyed this series- thank you so much.
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This a great tribute to our beautiful country.
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Thanks, Jane. I was feeling nostalgic about these magnificent places especially given the wildfires and storms of late. Pleased you enjoyed- thank you. Miss you!
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Spectacular. And Jane Goodall is awesome.
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Thanks, Don! And, agree, she’s an amazing woman. Another great Jane. 😁
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Doesn’t Jane mean awesome.
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😁👍🏻
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Simply beautiful. I wonder if I ever could take similar pictures …
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Hi Awa, Thank you so much and yes, you certainly can and you have a great eye and love for photography.
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Thank you so much, Jane.
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Stunning and breathtaking views 🙂
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Thanks very much, Joshi. So much beauty to be seen. 🙂
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Impressing set Jane! Great way of seeing, as always.
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Thanks so much, Jürgen. Nice to hear from you and hope all is well with you.
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You are welcome Jane! Thanks, I am fine.
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Awe-inspiring photography, Jane! Pure wonder and artistry! 🙂
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Hi Pete, So nice of you, thank you so much! I sure had fun reminiscing about nature’s amazing places. Glad you enjoyed! 🙂
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Excellent as usual
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Thanks, Dr. John. Happy you stopped by.
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Some beautiful choices this week Jane. Love the uniformity of perspective despite the very different scene choices.
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Thanks, Tina. Glad you like the way I add humans to the landscapes. Was feeling quite nostalgic for the great times we’ve had in the parks over the years.
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Oh, these are amazingg! ❤
I lovedd all of them! ❤
Such wonderful pictures! 😀
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Thank you for the love, Shruti! ❤️ Happy you enjoyed this series. 🙂
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Absolutely love these photos, and we had the same locale in mind. We saw layers, too, in the Utah’s many landscapes, and how could we not just stand in awe!? Here’s my entry with some of the same places you used in your post: http://wp.me/p2l4j8-2ns
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Thanks, Bert and Rusha. Happy you enjoyed these landscapes — so many incredible places to see in the states. I am always amazed how huge Utah is! Look forward to see your images.
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My type of landscapes, Jane. Really great photographs.
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Thanks, Mike! Very pleased you enjoyed this series- much appreciated. I was feeling a bit nostalgic for the parks and our cross-country adventures.
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I love these, I shared them in my Twitter feed.
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Thank you, Amy. That’s very nice! Will follow you. 😉
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Amazing photographs of incredible landscapes Jane!
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What a wonderful compliment from a fabulous landscape photographer. Thanks, Adrian!
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I wish there was a Love button.
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Aw, thanks, Maralee. That’s the best. ❤️
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I really enjoy the way you see, Jane. Another wonderful post of superb images!
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Thanks, Eliza. That’s so nice. I really enjoy catching people in my landscape shots. Really changes the perspective and mood.
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Jane, this is the most amazing post with your images, I have seen. You just shine in your talent
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Hi Cornelia, Thank you for such a kind compliment. I have been thinking a lot about the wildfires and storms and how fragile our environment is. It was comforting to revisit these places. I’m so glad you like this series. Hope you are doing well.
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Always welcome, Jane, I just love your work.
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Beautiful, beautiful land shots all round! Love the Beachwalker one especially – it’s like the tide is chasing him 😂 Also that is quite some contrast, the light water and the dark rocks. Looking very misty and mysterious in the distance too 👌
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Hi Mabel, Thank you so much! The beachwalker is a favorite place- the rock above used to be a landmark large arch and a few years ago it collapsed! Sure adds to the drama of the space. Happy you enjoyed these. Hope all is well in Melbourne.
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I love wide open expanses like these. The quotes blend effortlessly with your captivating visuals! What a great way to start the week, Jane. 🙂
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Thank you, Cheryl. I was missing the parks and our times driving across the country…. pleased you enjoyed my homage along with what I feel is the most important part, our responsibility to them. Hope you had a great weekend and that you and Basil are doing well!
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Spectacular! The images of many places I’ve known and love! You’ve also hit on the sentiments near and dear to my heart! So very glad I found you.
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Hi Gunta, How lovely, thank you. I’m glad the photos and quotes hit a soft spot in your heart. We must keep focused on what’s important.
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Absolutely awesome!!!!
Love you H
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Thank you, Helen. Aren’t the parks amazing? Happy you enjoyed them!
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Beautiful set of images.
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Thanks, Bruce. Putting this post together made me yearn for a road trip to the parks. Happy you enjoyed these.
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Stunning photos, Jane, as always. They bring back so many memories from our 2012 family trip to these places. Hope you had a good weekend! Marcus
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Hi Marcus, You sure do take great trips with your family. The best education. Happy you like the shots and that they brought back fond memories. Thank you! Safe travels wherever you are headed!
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Beautiful shots. I especially like those of Badlands, not often seen or talked about.
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Hello Hein, The Badlands is one of my favorite parks, and I agree, it is overlooked. Very exciting place. Glad you enjoyed these shots and thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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How about breathtaking photos… literally!
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Aw, good to hear from you Linda. Thanks!
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Enjoyable selection and presentation…I love puns.
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Hi Michael, Thanks so much. As you can see, so do I. Please you enjoyed and that it brought a smile, too.
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Great photos…My Utah relatives just left. Now your picts are making me think I really should listen to their invites to visit.
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Thanks, John. I hope you take them up on their invitation. What you will do with your lens!
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Ha..point it and point it and point it!
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Beautiful!
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Thanks very much, Wyco!
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Hi jane, great work my favorit is the 3rd one.
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Thank you, Robert. Glad you enjoyed these– #3 was a magical early morning in Oregon.
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Again, I am in awe of your photographic eye and collating these shots into a coherent entity. Wonderful as always.
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Hi Paula, What a great compliment, thank you so much. I’ve noticed you also follow Steve McCurry’s blog. His blog was my original inspiration for trying out blogging seven years ago…I love his thematic approach. I knew so little about the world of blogging then, but now I gain loads of inspiration from many creative people — like you. I really appreciate your work.
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Fabulous photos as always, and such thoughtful quotes!
Hope all is well.
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Thank you, Linda. Please you enjoyed– all is well and I hope with you, too.
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Awesome, Jane. And I love the Goodall quote.
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Thanks, Sharon. These quotes really spoke to me this week. Glad you agree.
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I am in awe. How wonderful this is. Rather a lot of these landscapes I saw with my own eyes. The US realy is a stunningly beautiful country, especially in the south west. You captured the beauty with outstanding photography.
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Hi Peter, Thank you so much. I’m so glad you’ve visited many of these. Putting this post together made me want to hit the road again. So much beauty in all countries! Glad you enjoyed these.
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Gorgeous images Jane 😀 One of these days I will have to make it out west to see this in person.
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Hi Joe, I hope you do. You can cover a lot of parks just in Utah. Happy these whet your appetite for a road trip. 🙂 Thanks very much.
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WOW !!!
Wonderful work !
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Thank you so much, Domnu`io. Much appreciated.
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