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Pass at Your Own Risk


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Pass at Your Own Risk
Pass at Your Own Risk
An adventurous trek today led me to this.

Dolores Neilson

 
 
 
- Gerda Grice

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A very interesting and effective composition, Dolores. It looks as if your trek really was pretty adventurous! All that barbed wire looks scary!


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January 09, 2003

 

Carol Sherman
  Fabulous angle and love the simplicity. Very moody and forlorn looking Dolores.


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May 26, 2019

 

Damian P. Gadal
  Wonderful!


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May 26, 2019

 

Dolores Neilson
  Greetings Gerda! Yes, I did enjoy my outing yesterday...though I ended up being so entrenched in a network of back roads that I feared if I got stuck, I'd be in trouble. Sometimes I overestimate my vehicle. The barb wire is electrified. I appreciate that you "stopped by" to support and encourage, Gerda. THANK YOU!

Good Morning, Carol!! Oh, those qualities were what I was aiming for! Thank you for "telling" me that! Very much appreciated!

Hi Damian!! And many thanks to you for commenting also. Always a pleasure!!

Have a good day everyone! TGIF!


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May 26, 2019

 
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  Delores - wonderful image and great choice to do it in B&W! Glad you didn't get electrified and managed to find you way home!


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May 26, 2019

 
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  I'm so jealous of your snow, I can't stand it!!


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May 26, 2019

 

Lem Metro
  Brilliant! Perfect for B&W. Everything is right about this photo.


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May 26, 2019

 

Dolores Neilson
  Good morning, Sharon! Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy morning to comment! I value your comments immensely. Many thanks! I'm glad I didn't get electrified too! I've finally asked a farmer about the voltage on one of those wires and they say they wouldn't do any damage to humans but they still frighten me!

Carolyn...well, girlfriend...I'm so jealous of backyard sunsets, I can't stand it either! So there! Don't fret...you'll be clobbered before you know it. Trouble is getting out in it is very challenging so even if you have tons, it's finding a way to get out in it. I really take alot of risks, I think.

Hi Lem!! Oh..your compliment on this image made me feel like Edsel Adams for a brief moment! Thank you sooo much for the gift of your kind compliment. I value your time and comment IMMENSELY! Happy day!


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May 26, 2019

 

Jeff Galbraith
  Hi Delores,
This is what I call stark beauty. I wouldn't be at all suprised to see this shot amoung next month's winners.


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May 26, 2019

 

Wolfgang Dolak
  Very "strong", Dolores - you'll find it among finalists!
birdie


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May 26, 2019

 

Lem Metro
  Funny Dolores, but I was thinking how Ansel Adams like the photo is when I submitted my original comment. That is pretty high praise!


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May 26, 2019

 

Cathy M. Gromball
  Wonderful shot, Dolores! Excellent composition, mood, perspective and use of b&w!

Cathy :)


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May 26, 2019

 

clifton Mair
  Spot on! Perfect in every sense.


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May 26, 2019

 

Dolores Neilson
  Hi Jeff!! That's mighty complimentary!! Thank you dearly! I appreciate your confidence in this image. I would like to see it in the finalist's pool myself!! Happy day!

Hi Birdie!! Wow..AND THANK YOU for your confidence in this image also! So nice of you to comment. Happy shooting !

Hi Lem...You're kidding! I can't even begin to compare to him but a fleeting moment was savored while I read your comment! Yes...it definitely is high praise! Thank you!

Hi Cathy! Your fingers must be numb by now! Thank you so much for all the commenting on ALL my images this month! Go rest your fingers now! THANK YOU!

Greetings Clifton!! Wow...that is high praise and I value it immensely! Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to compliment my image! Means lots! Happy day!


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May 26, 2019

 

Dolores Neilson
  Lem...I was rolling when I read my "Edsel" Adams comment!! "Edsel"? HA! I must have been thinking about the Ford Edsel! Yes, Ansel is definitely the correct name! Big oops!


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May 26, 2019

 

Ray Charles
  Excellent work Dolores.


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May 26, 2019

 

Dolores Neilson
  Excellent comment, Ray! ;?)

(Thanks!)


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May 26, 2019

 
- Gary H. Minish

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  What an eye! Excellent composition and the sharp contrast is great! Excellent photo, Dolores!


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May 26, 2019

 

Dolores Neilson
  Hi Gary!! Thanks so much! (Your eye is no slouch either!) I'm quite pleased this appeals to you! Every road I took that day had a sign that said, "Pass at your own risk. No winter maintenance" and that's how the title came about!Happy day!


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May 26, 2019

 

Damian P. Gadal
  Congrats Delores!!!


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May 26, 2019

 
- Gary H. Minish

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  Alright, Dolores! Good luck in the finals with it!


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May 26, 2019

 
- Guy D. Biechele

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  Simply stunning. I absolutely love this shot! Best of luck, and congratulations. +Guy


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May 26, 2019

 

Dolores Neilson
  HI Damian!! Many thanks once more!

HI Gary!! And many thanks to you and congrats to you AGAIN!

Hi Guy!! I value and appreciate your kind comment on this image. Thanks so much for the smile and the gift of your time. Happy day!


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May 26, 2019

 

Cees F. De With
  Dolores, congrats on your nomination!!!
Cees


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May 26, 2019

 

Carol Sherman
  Wonderful eye....another Big Congrats Dolores!


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May 26, 2019

 

Wolfgang Dolak
  Congratulations... I knew it!
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May 26, 2019

 
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  Congrats Delores!!


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May 26, 2019

 

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  Simple composition, and really effective. I really like this image. One thing I might have tried was to get some detail in the fence posts, but this photo is still very effective, and is more abstract for the loss of detail in the dark areas. Well done.


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May 26, 2019

 
- Gerda Grice

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  Simple and beautiful! Congratulations on your finalist placing with this shot, Dolores.


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May 26, 2019

 

Dolores Neilson
  Cees...Many thanks for yet another congratulations!! How thoughtful and generous of you!!

HI again, Carol!! Thanks so much for commenting a 2nd time on this shot! Another e-hug goes out to you!

Birdie...you had confidence in this image and you were right...THANK YOU SO MUCH...for being right and for your congratulatory comment!

Hi again, Sharon!! Thank you TONS!! And again, congrats to you too!

Bob...I appreciate your comment immensely! Thank you for sharing your helpful and kind suggestion. You made a good point about details in the fenceposts.
If I had been closer to the first fence post (no way could I have captured detail in the second one), details would have recorded, considering that white snow reflects light and it was even that day.... I think I was too far away. I think use of the flash would have washed out the foreground (it's happened before with snow)...but I will try it next time to see what happens!!
I appreciate that you care enough about my success to extend helpful suggestions. Thank you!!

Gerda...Many thanks for your thoughtfulness and generosity once more! Once again, I am touched by your kindness. Thank you so much!


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May 26, 2019

 

Faye White
  Well-deserved congratulations Dolores!! This is a super photo!


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May 26, 2019

 

Dolores Neilson
  HI Faye!! And congrats to you too! How thoughtful and kind of you as busy as you are! You know I love "Wired Ice"...what a winner that has been for you!! Many thanks!


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May 26, 2019

 

Frank A. Ogle
  Dolores, this one was an Instant favorite!! You have so many Gorgeous Photos in your Gallery!! You are an Inspiration to me!!

Regards,

Frank


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May 26, 2019

 

Dolores Neilson
  Frank...what a kind thing to say from a photographer whose work I respect and admire! YOU are an inspiration to ME! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Your work so awesome!


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May 26, 2019

 

Cathy M. Gromball
  A late Congratulations on finals on this one, Dolores! I've finally had a chance to get back to commenting on finalists!

Cathy :)


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May 26, 2019

 

Dolores Neilson
  Thank you so much, Cathy!! First of all, I never EXPECT congratulations on my images...and there is no such thing as a late congrats. Besides there are 200 finalists! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!


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May 26, 2019

 
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