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A few short days ago, I decided to go on a photo shoot with my Canon and accessories, and with my Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. Coming off from camera vacation, and jumping into winter photography, shooting with my heavy Canon equipment, I realized how out of shape I had become while only holding a little camera. Huffing and puffing, with full (heavy) backpack on my back, tripod slung over a shoulder, bundled up with a LOT of outer gear on, I trudged through snow to get some pretty amazing shots.

I set up my tripod very low to the ground which meant I had to kneel in the snow (not just once but several times), and while contorting myself as I peered through the view finder, my beautiful (darn!) hat kept on slipping over my eyes. Impatiently and with an audible um well expletive, I tugged my hat back off from my eyes to clear my vision, all along determined to have my eyes peeled on the perfect spot to shoot. And then getting up … well, that was another whole different matter. You bet I groaned out loud. You bet!

And with another verbal um well, OK, my favorite word that begins with an “s”. Use your imagination. (wink) And along with that, a grumbled … “This just doesn’t get easier. Darn!”

When I finished up with the photo shoot (soaking wet from the exertion) and was actually walking back towards my parked car, I stopped and said, “Hey, wait a minute! I have my Samsung with me. Let me take some shots to see how different the images look between the two cameras.” So I turned around and walked back to the spot where I last was shooting.

I did my best to get the exact same shots, but when I used one of my cameras, the sun had come out from behind the clouds. The lighting of course was vastly different. I spent a lot of time in editing rooms, to get each of the following photographs looking almost as if they came from the same camera.

You didn’t think I would make things too easy for you when I would ask you …

“Which one is which? Which photograph was taken by my Canon 50D and which one was taken by my Samsung Galaxy Camera 2?”

Tee hee … I want YOU to tell me in the comments which photo YOU think was taken by my Canon. Good luck to you. I think you will need it. I am going to deliberately wait all day long until I answer you if you are right or if you are wrong.

Again, good luck. You are going to need it!! GRIN! Above all, have FUN!

PS IF you don’t know, don’t feel bad. Even I would have a difficult time figuring this puzzle out. LOL

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Photography/ “Which One Is Which?” 2015©AmyRose

[Photos taken in Lancaster, NY]

125 thoughts on “Which One Is Which? (2 Images)”

    1. Hmmmm …. you gave me two different answers which is making me laugh. Seeing there are only two possibilities you did hit the right answer with one of your comments. LOL You will just have to wait to see when I announce the right answer with my second post for the day. Love, Amy

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    1. Hi, Thom. Thank you for playing! You along with everyone else, will have to wait for the right answer when I announce it on my second post of the day later on towards evening. Hope to see you then! (((HUGS))) Amy

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  6. First, since the lighting is so different in the two shots it is probably not a completely fair apples-to-apples test. The upper picture had sunlight on the right bank of the stream and the lower one was taken when the sun was behind a cloud. That is what makes the colors so different and the foreground of the lower shot so dark.

    My guess is that the upper photo is the cell-phone and the lower one is the “real” camera. This is mainly because you can see a lot more detail in the lower shot – for example in the fine tree branches along both banks of the stream. This additional detail is probably a function of the larger physical dimensions of the sensor on the “real” camera. It isn’t “megapixels” that matter as much as the size of the sensor, and the quality of the lens of course.

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    1. Well, for starters I did mention in my post that unfortunately the lighting was drastic due to the sun coming out while using one of my cameras. As for an exact photo with the exact lighting … no it was not. My Samsung, also mentioned, is not a cell phone but only a camera. And as for the answer, you will have to wait along with everyone else to find out if you were right. That answer will be posted on my second post for the day, towards evening. This way all who view this post and play will have a fair shot at guessing. So, I hope to see you back here later. (smile) Thank you for playing, John. (((HUGS))) Amy

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    1. Ritva, the right answer will be posted on my second post for the day, towards evening, to give everyone who comes to this post today a chance to guess. LOL Thank you for playing. GRIN! Love, Amy

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    1. Amy!!! Thank you so much for playing! The right answer will be posted on my second post for the day towards evening. This way it will give everyone a fair chance to play. Tee hee …. Sorry, until then you will have to wait. GRIN! Love, Amy

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      2. Truth be told, there was a difference, and I worked one photo especially to come close to the DSLR image. There is much more depth and character with my Canon, which I have noticed a lot. The Samsung is more 2D where my Canon is more 3D. I really missed my Canon, and even if I had to work for these images (and more coming) it really was worth it. ((HUGS))) Amy

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      4. Oh, Amy, I really am touched. I really do my best no matter which camera I have in my hand. I’ve also come to know my way around some editing rooms to get my photos to look just the way I “feel” they want to be seen. Wow, I really am deeply humbled by your comment, my friend. Love, Amy

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  9. I would guess this is purely a guess the Samsung is the top one.. 🙂 But both fantastic.. well worth getting wet for and the odd curse here and there LOL…. I use lots of Sugar in between words too 🙂

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    1. Sue, thank you for playing! The right answer will be posted on my second post for the day, towards evening. Tee hee … You will just have to wait until then. GRIN! Love, Amy

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  10. Well I think you gave it away when you described the sun coming out for the Samsung shot because you did them 2nd thus more time had passed and being a great photographer you were out before the sun was all the way up. So with that in mind the first one is the Canon and the 2nd Samsung which by the way i like better because of the positioning of the clouds which add more drama. Now otherwise I could not tell which camera was used. For me it is almost never the camera but the photographer who is responsible for the image.

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    1. Good guess and thank you for playing. The answer will be revealed on my second post of the day, towards evening. Until then, sorry, you will have to wait. LOL (((HUGS))) Amy who thanks you for your kind words.

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    1. Thank you for playing. LOL The right answer will be revealed on my second post for the day towards evening. That way it will give all you come here a fair chance on guessing. (((HUGS))) Amy

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    1. LOL Yes, it was a trick question, because I really did NOT make it easy, Michelle. The correct answer will be posted on my second post for the day, towards evening. That way all who come here can guess fairly. Tee hee … Sorry, you will just have to wait. Love, Amy

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      2. Well now the suspense is over and now I will just have to come up with something else fun for all of you to do. LOL I had a riot. As I was reading the replies, I was amazed how many actually got the answer right. I would have thought many would have said …. I don’t know. *shucks* Sorry about the waiting …. not really. Hehehehehehe (((HUGS))) Amy

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      3. It was hard to tell, but you can see the subtle quality differences. I took a semester of photoshop my first year of college so I know a tad bit experience 😉 Also, you almost gave away the answer by saying that you went back to take a photo using your Samsung and the sun had come out. Almost 😛 But that really was fun! ❤ *Hugs*
        Michelle

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      4. Actually what I said wasn’t quite that. In fact I had said that very thing, caught it, and changed the wording. I said that with ONE of the cameras the sun had come out so the lighting was drastically different. Haha ….. (((HUGS))) Amy

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    1. Thank you for playing, Dan. LOL The correct answer will be posted with my second post of the day, towards evening. Sorry. You will just have to wait along with everyone else to find out if you were right or wrong. Tee hee …. Love, Amy

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  15. What fun looking at the two. I also think the first one is the Canon and the 2nd one is Samsung. Hard to tell but when you mentioned about going back with the Samsung later I am basing my answer on that. Beautiful pictures and well worth a “s” now and then, Amy 🙂 ♥

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    1. LOL OK, Kathy, sorry to tell you but you will just have to wait along with everyone else to find out the right answer. That answer will be on my second post of the day, towards evening. That way all who come here can play fairly. Tee hee … Love, Amy

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    1. Aw, Susan, it’s just a guess. Anyways, the answer will be revealed on my second post of the day, towards evening, giving everyone a fair chance at guessing. Hope all is good your way!!! (((HUGS))) Amy

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    1. MOL Like all others, my fur friends, you must wait until my second post of the day, which is coming soon FYI … to find out the answer. Sorry. Now you being cats and all, you have patience, so this should be no big deal. (((HUGS))) MB

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      2. I already napped and I am almost ready to post the second one. In about 20 minutes from now … It is 10 minutes to 5. I really had FUN doing this today!! As a treat (no nip sorry) I have six winter pics to show you along with the answer. (((HUGS))) MB

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    1. Hehehehehehe Along with everyone else, Laura, you must wait until my second post of the day towards evening to find out the correct answer. And thank you for the “good idea” which I thought it was too. I am tickled you played. LOL Don’t forget to tune in later …. Tee hee ….. (((HUGS))) Amy

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    1. Thank you, Melissa. I will be putting up my second post within a few hours from now. Then you will know. And I really do thank you for your kind compliment. (((HUGS))) Amy

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  22. Hmm… Number one is richer but that could be the result of skillful editing too. Number two reflects a slightly different cloud formation. Do you think you could have made this any tougher, Amy? I will guess #1 Canon, #2 Samsung. But I have a feeling I will be second guessing all day 😏

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    1. I deliberately made it tough, Laine. There are some really good photographers on WP so this was more or less geared towards them. You won’t have much longer to wait to find out the right answer. It is now 4pm and I think I will put my second post up around 5pm today. Thank you SO much for playing! (((HUGS))) Amy

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      2. Just in case you don’t get to see my second post, the Canon was the second photo. It really was a challenge for me to get these two pics looking like the other. Bottom line, I had FUN and I hope you did too!!! (((HUGS))) Amy

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  23. I am just so grateful to see both of these photos, absolutely beautiful! I am thinking the Cannon first one, Samsung 2nd, both have different definition, and Your journey to get these shots was all worth it! Love your passion behind this! Much love Robyn. I’ll check in later to see result.

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words, Robyn, and yes I am passionate about my photography. In a mere short span of time, you along with everyone else, will know the answer. LOL To make it fair to you, I really did my best in the editing room to get both images looking like they came from the same camera. Not easy. My next post will have 6 more winter images all from my Canon. I know you will really enjoy that one!!! Soon! 😉 Love, Amy

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      1. Amy this was fun to play! I know now from your other post which was which, just goes to show that you can get Great shots from each! I am moving on the the next 6 photos, I just love love love your work!

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      2. Thank you, Robyn, thank you! I am so glad you had fun. Today I present water magic to all. Those who have been following me for a while know what I can do with water. today again, I show you! I am so honored you are enjoying my work. Bless you! (((HUGS))) Amy

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  24. Hi Amy, Canon gives sharp images, so I would say the bottom photo is canon, but my digital Sony takes sharper and clearer images than my Nikon dslr although the image quality isn’t as good as with the Nikon.

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    1. YAY! Thank you for playing, Tiny!!! In just a short time the answer will be revealed. GRIN! I am giving that answer on my second post of the day with more winter images as a bonus. LOL This was SO much FUN today!!! (((HUGS))) Amy

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  26. I’ll go with the #2 shot being Canon! (Keep in mind, I know nothing about anything! LOL!)
    Here’s to wishing you and yours a most fantastic New- Year, Amy! – Jen xXx

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    1. Jen!!! Thank you SO much for commenting. I as well wish you a Happy New Year along with all those you LOVE. Thank you SO much for playing. As for the answer, that is coming soon (about 5:30) on my second post of the day. Till then …. soon …. LOL (((HUGS))) Amy

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    1. Thank you, Ms. Vee, for playing. LOL The answer will be revealed on my second post of the day coming soon. Until then … as with everyone else, you must wait. Sorry. Tee hee …… (((HUGS))) Amy

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      2. In case you did not see my second post, Ms. Vee, the second photo was the Canon. Now you know. No need to tap your foot anymore. LOL (((HUGS))) Amy

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    1. Thank you SO much for playing, Greg. I hope you had fun!!! The answer is coming on my second post which will be up shortly. LOL Sorry to make you wait, but it will be worth it because I am going to show you six more winter images all taken by my Canon when I tell everyone the answer. See you in a little while!!! 😉 Love, Amy

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  29. They are both great! I started taking more photos with my iPhone than my Canon. Just cuz it was so much easier and I always had my phone with me and I have a hard time knowing what one I took with what sometimes. Phones have come a very long way 🙂 As for your test…. I’m going to say #2 is the Canon shot. How did I do? 🙂

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    1. LOL You along with everyone else will have to wait until I post my second post of the day! You are so right about the convenience of the iPhone. Lugging around a heavy camera with equipment in winter is rather challenging, but, I definitely do see a difference so I am making the effort to use my Canon this winter. I am tickled you played. Soon, my friend …. you will know if you are right. LOL (((HUGS))) Amy

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  30. A great new year for you and yours.
    I think the second is the canon because the white clouds have more details. But it’s difficult because of rework and resize.
    Don’t tell me I’m wrong, else I have to stop taking photos…. 😀

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    1. LOL You will find out shortly whether you are right or wrong. I was amazed how many people actually got the right image as Canon. Oops, I am starting to give the answer away. I am posting my second post of the day very shortly and there you will find the answer. LOL This was FUN doing this today. It was also very challenging for me to get the two images looking as if they came from the same camera, because, yes, there is definitely a difference. Soon …. Until then …. *chuckles* Love, Amy

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  32. Amazing shots, I think the 1st one is with the canon…. hum… wait perhaps the 2nd… no… wait …??? hum.. no fair you edited the pictures.. but hey this is so much fun .. Thanks for sharing this guessing game with us.. I love how you got down low to capture the image, and I know how much work went into your efforts.. Bravo my dear… Beautiful…

    Take care and happy blogging to ya… ❤

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    1. You won’t have to wait much longer for the answer because I am about to publish my second post of the day with the answer. This was FUN!!! I really enjoyed myself and the effort I put into both capturing the photos and editing them. Hold on a few more minutes and you will know. That and I have six beautiful winter images coming as well taken by my Canon with your answer. GRIN!!! (((HUGS))) Amy

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  33. Oh my goodness, read this through about 3 times to see if there were any hints but couldn’t find any! If I guessed it would just be a shot in the dark. Now these have to be some of the magic shots you’re talking about. So awesome!! I can’t account for the light but love how you captured the deep blue in the top one!

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    1. I was VERY careful with my wording and in fact, I found some oopsies that would have given me away. I am about to publish my second post of the day with the answer, Marissa. Right after I reply to you, I am going to get it up. You won’t have to wait long …. I really thank you for your compliments ….. Get set, here we go!!! LOL (((HUGS))) Amy

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  34. Okay, I give up. Each time I thought I had it down good enough to post my guess but….I’d reread your remark and say, oh, she didn’t say the sun came out when she went back, she said it came out for one of her camera shoots. HA! Sneaky person! Whatever you used for each one, they’re both gorgeous! 😀

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    1. I am laughing SO hard because that was the exact spot I almost gave myself away with what I said. Tee hee ….. Oh I made sure there were no hints in my words. Get ready, Linda, because I am publishing post number two for the day with the answer, AND with some gorgeous winter images taken by my Canon. You are making me laugh SO hard!! (((HUGS))) Amy

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  37. They are beautiful Amy, and because of the lighting, although after reading some of the other comments I realize I’m probably wrong, I’m guessing the Canon shot is the bottom one. Both are beautiful though, and both are winners, and I’m sticking around for a while to see which one it is. If I have to leave the computer I’ll check back tomorrow.

    BTW, how is your Dad? I’ve been praying for you and him all weekend, which was a surprising and wonderful weekend for me, and I’ll be writing about it soon. Hugs and Love. Angie

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    1. Angie, because the post is up, I will tell you that you are correct. The second photo is the Canon. You were right! My Dad is gaining strength slowly and hopefully can get into rehab soon, as in this week. Thank you so much for praying. This is a tough situation, because deep down my Dad doesn’t want to go on, yet everyone is pushing him to do so. His pacemaker is about the only thing that is keeping his body going. Where do you draw the line? That is what I have been asking. Yes, Life is precious, but if quality is no longer there, do we have the right to keep pushing someone to stay alive just because we want him to? Tough questions. I believe in mercy. Others in my family believe in pushing. Bless you for your concern. (((HUGS))) Amy

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      1. I’m not sure if this will help Amy, but I have told my family, and have it written and notorized that when there is no more quality of life they are to let me go. No heroic efforts to keep me alive, but at the same time, no active effort to kill me either. God has given each of us a time to live, and a time to die. Men have invented ways to keep us living long past the time God gave us, but I think that is wrong. I am glad my kids agree with me, although my daughter in law does not agree. I love her, but have told her not to interfere. When it is my time, I’m ready. It is a tough decision for the family to make, and that’s why I took it out of their hands and wrote it down in my Living Will. My Mom has also told me she does not want to be kept alive, and I agree with her. I think that now, at 95, the family will respect her wishes. We would love to keep her with us forever, but that is not in God’s plan for any of us. You will remain in my prayers, along with your Dad, that the rest of your family will accept and understand. It’s hard to let them go, but it’s harder still to watch them suffer. I said goodbye to my Dad in 1992, and his last hours were beautiful, even though very sad. Bless you Amy.
        Love, Angie

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    1. Natalie, just is case you have not seen my last post, sorry. The second photo is the Canon. Thank you for playing! I hope you had fun even if you were not right. (((HGUS))) Amy

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  40. Amy, you cannot compare these two cameras. Your Samsung camera is not in the same class as your Canon 50D and is not on the front edge of mirrorless cameras. This is why pictures are so different. But Samsung camera is not too bad. Everything depends on what you want to shoot and what quality you expect to get. Another things are the weight and size. Small camera is good to have it all the time with you to make some lovely pictures. But with the big DSLR camera it should be like a special session with a lot of preparations. Enjoy both of your cameras. Do not give up with Samsung.

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    1. This was just for fun, Alexander. I am still working with my Samsung to get the photos looking the way I want them to. Lots of people had fun with this. I really did my best to make these photos look as if they came from the same camera. This post was different and I had a lot of people playing, which was really cool! (((HUGS))) Amy

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    1. Lisa, now that I have the post up that has the answer, the Canon one is photo 2. I am so glad you enjoyed this. I had SO much fun doing this. I may just have to come up with more games for the future. (((HUGS))) Amy

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  43. Dear Amy,
    You gave to many hints!!!!
    Next time crop each photo to the center and it will be much harder when both are in focus.
    Cold weather we are have today!!!!!!! Brerrrrrrrrrr.
    Much love,
    Michael

    PS ponders have a preponderance of cats!!!!

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    1. I did not give any hints that I know of, my friend. I was extremely careful how I worded my post. Now you have me wondering what you mean? Hope all is well your way and that you are staying warm. It is freezing here. When it gets warmer I am going to chase waterfalls. Yippee! Love, Amy

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      1. Yes the Canadian air is freezzzing!!!!!!!
        And I get up to drive a school bus at the days coldest minutes!!!!
        I may have misunderstood your comparison.
        But all is good. Keep that (can do) attitude of trudging all the way back to get the comparison shot!!!! You are a star!!!
        Blessings, stay warm!!

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      3. Blessing to you as your Dad transcended to his next birth.
        Sending loving feelings to you in your moments of feeling separation.
        Hugs and tears, ❤ you are not alone.
        Lovingly,
        Michael

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      4. Bless you, Michael, for your Love and for these precious words. My Dad has risen in his glory, and he is finally in the Place he has longed to be for so long. All who witnessed his passing, are saying they have never seen a more Peaceful and easier passing. Angels were felt in the room where he lay, to the point sweaters were being taken off. The room got so warm. I have gained another angel, my friend, who will assist me in my work here from the Other Side. My Dad is an artist and muscian, so you can bet that my work will improve even more. I just know. Bless you, for your Loving Touch. I have tears in my eyes. (((HUGS))) Amy

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      5. We are all so connected.
        Blessings on the great love you will be giving.
        Nice to hear you have so much to look forward too!!!!!
        ❤ ❤ ❤
        Lovingly

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