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  Gary Randall says:

  "Ruthanne has skyrocketed to the top of my favorite Flickr artists. Her style is what I attempt to show through my work. We seem to see the world around us in similar ways and it shows through similarities in our photographic expression. Because of this, I always look forward to her latest work.
  
  God has given you the love of photography as a gift Ruthanne, and it shows in your interpretation of "his" world."

  21st September, 2009

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  thislittlelightofmine says:

  " Ruthanne,
  I don't know which I enjoy most...your stunning images, or your touching stories. They both inspire and delight. Because Flickr is a photo sharing site, I was drawn to your photography first. You have a knack for capturing the look, ambiance and character of a place to the extent that I can almost feel, smell, taste or touch what is in the image. If it's someplace I have been, you immediately open my stored memories and all the sensations come flooding back over me. If it is someplace I've never been, I feel like you have given me an opportunity that I would have missed otherwise. I get to experience new places in an up close and personal way.
  After your photographs drew me in, your storytelling ability completely captured me. Your wit, charm, and love for mankind entertain, touch, and inspire me constantly. Your way with words makes me smile, laugh, cry, and shake my head in wonder. You touch me deeply. Some of your stories stay with me for days or weeks, or surface at unexpected moments in the context of my own life and make me smile or cry all over again. The way you look into a person's eyes, heart and soul makes total strangers love you and open up to you. And then you write about the encounters in a way that touches our hearts and souls...and makes us into better individuals. You have a natural gift with words and turn the ordinary into magic with your camera.
  Thank you so much for sharing those gifts with us (with me, in particular!) and for being an inspiration!
  You go girl!!!!!"

  10th July, 2009

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  floralgal says:

  "Ruthanne is one of the most gifted and talented photographers I know. She has an incredible creative eye, and seems to find an attractive angle or perspective in even the most subtle subjects that most people would pass by without a further thought. Her work makes us see the beauty in everything.... big or small. Some photographers have lots of fancy equipment, technical expertise and tons of education. But these qualities do not necessarily translate into creative art. Ruthanne has a natural eye for art, something that cannot be learned or pushed. She feels it and expresses with ease."

  21st May, 2009

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  Dean Forbes says:

  "Ruthanne has a remarkable talent. She uses a simple camera and simple processing tools to convey her unique vision of the everyday scenes around her. Her approach is very informal and is often humorous. I admire Ruthanne for how she achieves her images."

  4th May, 2009

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  lucky e says:

  "She has a happy heart. You can see it in her wonderful photographs. Most are an enormous pleasure to see…except her teasing moments that reveal a selfie-reflection or two before she hits the delete button. Layoff that blur tool, R. You look fabulous. Yeah…I'm pretty much stalking her. What’s yer point?"

  8th April, 2009

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  Mr. Greenjeans says:

  "As near as I can tell, I've been a fan of Ruthanne's work since April, 2007. That's the first time that I can find that I faved one of her shots. In the process of finding this out, I discovered many more hidden gems in her stream that made me realize just how good her photography is!
  
  Ruthanne has an eye for detail and a wonderful sense of composition that shows in every photo she takes. Add that to her friendly and sincere personality and...geeze...what more could you ask for?!!!"

  22nd November, 2008

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  Steven Ford / snowbasinbumps says:

  "Ruthanne @ BluCanoe is the source,.......inspiration late at night. I put her high on my list of stuff that inspires. I'm old, I've seen a lot, but then she woke me up, and served a stiff shot of "hey LOOK!" .......I am a fan.
  .....Colors, that remind you of why you are in awe .....of what great photography can do."

  6th September, 2008

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  Anne Strickland says:

  "Ruthanne's photostream never ceases to surprise, delight and amaze me. Her work is spontaneous, technically skillful and always interesting whether she shoots scenes from her many travels, slices of her daily life, still life, macros - you name it, this lady does it all with class and elegant style. I look forward every time I log on to flickr to seeing what Ruthanne has posted for the day - she never fails to deliver!
  
  In addition, Ruthanne is a good friend, though I have never had the pleasure to meet her in person (yet!), she is always ready with an encouraging comment or something witty or clever to say. I hope someday that we can meet for a day of photography and good times. Ruthanne, you're awesome!!"

  29th July, 2008

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  Jeff L.2007 (Laverton Images) (Super-Busy) says:

  "Ruthanne clearly has a good eye for photography and am so glad to call her one of My Contacts.... always rewarding looking through her Photostream..."

  27th May, 2008

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  Pierre Contant says:

  "Ruthann is one of my most respected contacts on flickr. She is a natural artist and a true inspiration. Ruthann shows the world that spending thousands of dollars on a DSLR and lenses or hours of post processing is not require to make stunning images. I give Photography Workshops and always use Ruthann as an example of what is to me, a real photographer. Thank you Ruthann for sharing your images with us."

  22nd May, 2008

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  Rut Kara says:

  "Ruthanns view of the world is inspiring, I am happy to be one of her contacts, and to look at her wonderful photos makes me happy!
  Thank you!"

  4th June, 2007

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  blairdashpb says:

  "Beautiful photographs - like a trip to the country......."

  7th July, 2006

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