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msummerchick(Deja-Vu photography) says:

love this..awesome Horst..have a great day!! lots of fun!!
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'erre' says:

Fantastica!
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gardinergirl says:

Love these cheery, colourful balloons, Horst.
Hope you have a wonderful 4th :~ )
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sympathy says:

lovery !!
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tv writer says:

SO delightful!

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P. J. McAdie says:

fabulous birthday photo, horst. your composition is fabulous. hope you have a good celebration!
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Dailyville says:

Beautiful shot for the holiday!
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I hope you have a fantastic Fourth, Horst!

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brynmeillion says:

although living in Wales my son and his Scouting friends are celebrating it this evening - burgers and fries for all:)
have a great day
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gundidepp says:

wonderful photo - symbolic for freedom to me!!
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Images by RedWillow / Lisa says:

Hi Horst, Happy 4th to you. Have fun and Be Safe.

Outstanding Creative Image .. Love the color contrast . You do it everytime. :)
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alight says:

:)) wonderful!
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am_kaiser...slow summer mode:D says:

love love it!!!!!
happy 4th!!!!
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pfflyers1 says:

It's a celebration!
Wonderful capture, Horst
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A beautiful "Horst" scene.
Your signature is visible, my friend.
Super work!!!
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mathteacher says:

Crazy good!!!! Love the sun block....!
The best 4th to you, too!
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Jeff Power (Gruesome) says:

Wow Nice Shot!

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David Lev says:

A colorful celebration, great shot Horst! Best to you and yours!

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stephmel says:

Gorgeous colourful scene Horst :)
My best wishes for this day!
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munna-shiv nagar says:

Awesome !
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fouramjava says:

Looks like you have already begun the celebration. Beautiful pic, Horst! Have a great holiday! ♥
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La Route says:

Love the colours and the joy that balloons bring. Happy Birthday American and have a nice weekend, Horst!
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clairity says:

Great shot for the day! Enjoy your 4th!
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deu49097 says:

Like gum drops floating to the sky. Nice!!!
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Marina Castillo-Knuti says:

Awesome shot!
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ASPhotos (away) says:

And what a way to celebrate... a colourful explosion Horst! Have a wonderful 4th July :o) And a great weekend too!
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.Ally [deleted] says:

Fantastic composition !
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Angelika S. slowly back into the heat of Madrid says:

Happy weekend to you, Horst and to your wonderful family. Celebrate it with joy!
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Philippe Sainte-Laudy says:

A fantastic shot my friend!
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Oranjazz says:

great colors!
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rolike40 says:

WOW, this photo is AMAZING!
Your photo deserves double the EXCELLENCE!!!

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julies517 says:

hope your day is filled with fun and family horst!!!
happy 4th :))
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L-T-L says:

OMG this is terrific... both in content and capture.

As I have said many times before I am in constant awe of your upshots and your ability to capture the color and avoid being blown away by the light! Truly amazing. You let me know it CAN BE DONE... but... doing it has been elusive for moi! Thanks again Horst.

Enjoy the holiday!!
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wish you a wonderfull day my friend.. what a bright photo full of color well done xx bb

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nilliske says:

A colourful day. Very nice.
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Olivier Cabrit says:

fantastic composition.....
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HannyB says:

what a lovely festive image...!
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//endless∞ says:

Awesome, I have a photo that looks a bit like this one, with the traditional Japanese carp.
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Ronile35 says:

herrlich sind diese bunten Farben!
am liebsten moechte ich mit den Ballons
ins schoene Land der Traeume fliegen :-)
hab' einen sonnigen Tag, Horst.
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A perfect capture my friend! Beautiful!

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Spectacular!!! Happy 4th to you!

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freelancevirtuoso (Away) says:

Happy 4th to you as well dear friend!.......we have much to be thankful for.
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farm girl 67 says:

Good One! Happy Fourth to you friend! Edisto bound! see ya
Monday-ish!
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Z!KeepeR says:

Happy Independence Day to you! 8)
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kktp_ says:

the light and colors look so good.
happy july 4th !

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artfulauren says:

what beautiful colors! happy 4th!
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madaboutgreys says:

Beautiful Capture! Happy Independence Day
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vrot01 says:

have a great 4th!!
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j_jyarbrough says:

Awesome! Happy 4th of July!
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Véro722 says:

Happy Independence Day, Horst!
Great capture, indeed :-)
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kabils says:

Awesome colors! Happy Independance day!
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me*voila says:

The best of images for this special day! Hope it was wonderful for you all!
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☀ Sol says:

Fantastic Shot!!!
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Beautiful! What a lovely and happy shot! :o)

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jasperroz says:

So nice and colorful!
Have a safe and happy 4th, Horst.
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What a happy shot, Horst. All the best to you and your family for a lovely Fourth.
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jodi_tripp says:

Happy fourth! Have fun, be safe! Say "Hi" to woody for me...
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kate053 en vacances!!! says:

superbe!
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Marjolein K. says:

Happy fourth! I hope you enjoy the holiday.
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marvin4pet says:

Great shot, balloons are always so cheerful - have a great holiday.
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HeLMut G. says:

Amazing!

Have a nice weekend, hb.
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Wishing you and yours a joyous and safe holiday my friend!

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suesue2 says:

what a most colorful creation Horst ... sunshine, blue sky and colorful balloons ... a feel good kind of photo ;-))
happy 4th to you and yours buddy !!
xo
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Kazooze says:

Beautiful balloons and great shot, Horst!!
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Maureen F. says:

fabulous shot Horst !!! Love this !
What a wonderful way to celebrate this day!
Happy 4th of July to you !!
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lovely

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Wonderful Horst!

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awesome independence day picture horst.. good idea and well executed!

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Roselea says:

Hope your celebration was as joyous as this bright bunch of balloons!
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ThePres6 says:

Same to you Horst! Also my Grandfathers Birthday 4 Jul 1876, let me know when you are coming to NE Florida -;0)
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Sharon Lapkin says:

Yes, Happy Birthday USA (I stole my husband from America!) Great photo, love those flying colours.
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jacq77 says:

What a lovely image for the day Horst, such lovely patriotism my friend!
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_Val W says:

Just fantastic. Happy 3 days after "Canada Day to you...
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What a wonderful festive capture Horst!

Hope you have a Fantastic 4th :)))

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Wonderful colour
Happy July 4th
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Wondeful day ... Horst ...even if I'm too late ...)))
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Happy Independence Weekend Horst! :)
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A fitting picture for the fourth!
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Y que Viva America
With Obama or wthithout...
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Great shot against the blue sky. All that color is just perfect for this day.

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Happy Independence day. A wonderful creation with all those colors.
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