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1. Nana says:

   May 21, 2012 at 10:07 pm

   Muy feliz!! Rafa and trophy bring so much joy to the world. They even helped me survival a dental checkup this morning! Onto RG we go! Vamos!

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   • Nana says:

     May 21, 2012 at 10:08 pm

     “survive”. Too feliz ;P

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2. Aini says:

   May 21, 2012 at 10:14 pm

   I LOVE all the photos..but No.22 is taken at a nice angle with ROMA on the Clay! AMAZING!

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   • JC says:

     May 22, 2012 at 8:04 am

     Here’s an even better version of Rafa hunching over his trophy:

     http://yfrog.com/z/5rnvd5j

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     • Aini says:

       May 22, 2012 at 8:21 am

       Nice! thanks JC! :o)

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     • CC says:

       May 22, 2012 at 10:34 am

       Gorgeous. Shame his arms are in the way, though. ;)

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       • An says:

         May 22, 2012 at 3:44 pm

         Hahaha! Psssst CC, i know its hard to not imagine him sitting there nekid……. but he has his shorts on here girl! :D

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3. Nils says:

   May 21, 2012 at 10:37 pm

   Happy Rafa with a trophy is THE most adorable thing in the world. Vamos Rafa,Felicitaciones!!
   Miri, agree with #16 – would make an awesome site banner. And as usual great photos!

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4. aRafaelite says:

   May 21, 2012 at 10:44 pm

   There’s just something about the red clay reflected in the silver trophy that gives Rafa’s skin such a gorgeous golden glow… or is it the glow of his happiness shining from the inside out?! Either way, photos of Rafa, clay, biting and trophies are always a winning combination!

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5. max says:

   May 22, 2012 at 12:20 am

   So happy for Rafa! And #2…heh heh. “Enjoy the plate.”

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6. Annie says:

   May 22, 2012 at 2:48 am

   There was a moment during the trophy ceremony — I think he was thanking his father — when Rafa had the most intense and beautiful eyes I’ve ever seen. He looked different and even more beautiful (if that’s possible). I wish I knew how to do screen grabs.

   Anyway, so so happy and thrilled for his victory. I feel like the specter of last year is finally gone!

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   • Karen says:

     May 22, 2012 at 3:58 am

     Fabulous pics, extremely happy stunningly gorgeous Rafa. What more can I say. Pics #7,12 & 14 are my favourites.

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7. Nora says:

   May 22, 2012 at 8:10 am

   Wow, these pics are amazing, he gets better looking with every new trophy, sexy smile:)

   Thanks for all of the funny captions, esp #2 & 5!!!

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8. jodiecate says:

   May 22, 2012 at 10:24 am

   I really like #1: what a sweet smile, and Novak watching Rafa so intently.
   I like #3 as well – it’s almost like a candid shot of them, a moment when they’re not aware of being watched.

   “Enjoy the plate” wins caption of the day. Although, “Looking for a place to nibble”s not bad either. And that’s a beautiful image too.

   “It’s mine and you can’t have it” works really well also – smiley Rafa, Nole in background and then the audience behind them.

   Great photos!!

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9. CC says:

   May 22, 2012 at 10:33 am

   Mmm…trophies really suit Rafa. Plates really don’t. :)

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10. rafanatica says:

    May 22, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    #12 !!!!!

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