I love nature shots, so the picture of the frozen waterfall is my favorite! Lindabusen@comcast.net

The goldfinch shot is my favorite. I like it because of the interesting tilt to the bird's head - like you snuck up and caught him by surprise! mnist@comcast.net

I like the one with father and child, because I have a 8 month old grand daughter and would love to win a family photo package for my son and his family

The bride is stunning and the gymnast shot is amazing.

I love the picture of the father and baby! Its just so precious and simple. Some of our best pucs are of my kids and their daddy :) stacyzorski@gmail.com

This is just the most heart worming photo.

Any father who has had a chance to have a photo of such a personal time with there
child would feel the wormth of the love that only your child can give.
Just Awsome!!
butch9187@comcast.net

I love photo 3, it is a very beautiful picture of the graduate, I have a Daughter that will be graduating in 3 years and this is a pose that I would like to have for a her graduation pictures.

I absolutely loved all of the pictures, if I had to pick one favorite it would probably have to be the father and child because it's touching to me, it speaks to me and tells a story about the love a parent has for a child. Its beautiful.
valerie_mcdermott4@yahoo.com

My favorite is the one of the frozen Tahquamonon Falls. It reminds me of the vacation I took here with my 2 sisters and my mother, I was a young teenager and we all still got along. We hiked up all the stairs. My little sister and I reaching the top first and making jokes at my twin and mom for being "so slow"!! emseeyore@aol.com

All the pictures are truly wonderful. The dancer, Brittany Knight, is an amazing picture and my favorite. It shows passion, committment and strength. An amazing photo with beautiful lines, lighting and contrast. cushing.alex@yahoo.com

I like the dancer, look at her tone body, That take dedication to her sport. It is a shot you could wait all day for. theresah6329@sbcglobal.net

I like photo #1. I have a son gradulating next year and like to see family pets included in their photo - great idea!

I love the father & son pic. You see the love & care in the way he's holding the baby.

aphoto 1 shows the love that the girl had for her horse and
she wasnt afraid to tell anybody. kdle99@aol.com

It is hard to just pick on favorite picture, they are all so beautiful. I would have to pick the picture of the father holding his baby, it is so precious you usually only see mother and baby in pictures not too many with the father and baby I love love love it! very beautiful!!! bballard32274@yahoo.com

I love the frozen waterfall. So many elements all in one picture. Truly stunning. tamc714@yahoo.com

Wow, they are all lovely pictures, but my favorite has to be the dancer. I love the strength she exudes and the lighting is awesome! Woofive@comcast.net

They are all lovely. I like the horse in #1 as it looks as if he knows his picture is being taken and is looking right at the camera, just like his girl. shpaules@gmail.com

I like the first shot with the grad and her horse, very natural and relaxed. derubeist@att.net

I love the goldfinch photo. It was like time stopped and he sat there and posed for you. tammysjrfan@yahoo.com

They are all exceptionally beautiful, but I love the gymnast photo. Very symbolic and displays the true strength of a woman. The black background and simple lighting is very cool. Great pictures!

Well as much as I think the baby photo is precious..I would have to go with the first picture of Courtney because I know her and she's a beautiful girl:). My son is friends with her!!

I love the gymnast. Te camera angle is perfect the light adds contrast to her muscular but feminine build. The shadows make her freeze in time like she's balancing On a string. This photo is just stunning!

I like the first shot of the girl with her horse. My Son will be getting his senior piuctures done this summer and he may be getting one done with his horse also. cowboy5_1970@msn,com

They are all beautiful in their own way. I love the coloring in the girl with the horse pic. The lines and lighting in the dancer's photo is amazing. But I would have to pick the father and baby, photo 2, because it is such an intimate captured moment and the timing was perfect, it looks like the baby is sweetly smiling.

Photo # 5 is my favorite. It shows strength, dedication and a passion for what she loves. It is just a beautiful shot.

In this case you really did save the best for last. My vote goes to number eight. Analytically you see the representation of color vs. black and white, which gives depth to the photo and the meaning behind just a camera. The expression of the woman's face, sadness, matches the emotions of the faded color, but hope remains with the use of the flowing reds and blues. Notice the only color on the woman's body is red, which could represent hope for our country or blood that was spilt from a fellow patriot.
keshannon22@gmail.com

Number eight was the best of them all! Love the black and white effect with the red, also you seemed to really capture her thoughts, Great Job

I like the photo of the young lady pondering her dream of being a firefighter. It is great to see such determination.
apowersmi@aol.com

Love the picture of the bird with attitude! halloweenrules@comcast.net

The father & baby....priceless.

My favorite is Photo 1- The girl with the horse- Everything about this photo is perfect! It just makes me smile! Michiganmosers@aol.com

I think they are all great but I like the Upper Tahquamenon Falls the best. Even though it's winter and white there all many subtle colors that stand out to make it unique.

The dancer, Brittany is the best photo to me. It's amazing the physique a dancer can have.

I Love the picture of Tahquamenon falls because it reminds me of a trip my now husband and I took to the falls a few years back!

The dancer. Exercise and fitness bucks the trend of being inactive despite the common knowledge of the benefits of keeping fit and healthy. This resolve is commendable when it is easy to lose motivation due to the culture of inactivity. Larry lkgillis@sbcglobal.net

All good - i like the girl with her horse best. Shows an important part of her life ...

Photo#5 is beautiful to me. To be a dancer you have to have a huge passion. It takes hard work, dedication, and strength. Her body is flawless and very toned. Being in the Fitness field, there is large appreciation for a healthy body and mind. Excellent photography!

I was moved by the photo of Cherokee Cheech Groves. The coloration is unique and I love the red of the flag coordinated w/the red in the suspenders. Community service is an outstandingly noble profession and i will pray that she realizes her dream. My son just graduated from OCC's Fire Academy, and has now begun the search for a position within a city or township.

I love how you captured the goldfinch. Just how the bird has his head turned is awesome.

Another thumbs up for the goldfinch! The color is stunning and the "pose" is perfect!

I love photo number 2 the best, although they are all beautiful, hard to choose. I love this one as it shows a daddy in perfect love with his child, and the child's expression during this shot is amazing. it is hard to catch a baby in such a concentration pose and not moving, crying, or just being active. This is totally frameable and would look beautiful in any house or stunning in his above the couch or fireplace. Melgrant1@live.com

The dance picture of Brittney really caught my eye for some reason. Love this shot!
- Dawn M (dawnie511@aol.com)

I love photo #3. I love the natural beauty of both the girl and setting. Krismich1104@gmail.com

I love photo #2. There is nothing more magical than a Daddy and his baby. becky@starsandstripeskids.com

I like photo #3. A stunning casual photo that will never be outdated. Nice to see the wonderful options seniors have for their pictures. teri@starsandstripeskids.com

Thank you everyone for your participation! The contest is now closed and winners will be selected and notified by email by Tuesday.

Who can pick just one! You two and your family (along with your staff) do a wonderful job. You treat us like family and have fun with us and the kids. You don't rush us (deciding on with photos we like best) or the photos. Can't wait to see you in August or September for another round of photos of the kids.

Matt, Andrea, Isabel and Jacob
fleserfamily@comcast.net