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The Volley
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Betsy Drew |
This is gorgeous, Dolores. How many shots did you take to try and get the ball just over the net?
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Dolores Neilson |
Good morning, Betsy! Thank you for taking time to comment on my image! How sweet of you! I took 13 shots and kept 2! Most of the undesirables were shot in the sun and had too much flare...sigh. Happy day!
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June Marie Sobrito |
Great work, Dolores! I love this! Enjoy the sun!
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- Carolyn M. Fletcher  Contact Carolyn M. Fletcher Carolyn M. Fletcher's Gallery |
Good job, great action!!
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- William C. Raco Contact William C. Raco William C. Raco's Gallery |
Excellent exposure, Dolores. You were able to cature just enough light on the people that they aren't complete silhouettes. The dust being kicked up adds to the motion of the game. The low angle places the net perfectly as the ball stands alone above it. Even the sky looks great. I'll look for this one on the winner's stand.
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Juliane Morris-Lusk |
Wow! This is a wonderful shot! So much of the work is perfect: colors, composition, body placement (as if you had control!), lines of the net, just great! Good luck with this one!
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Shirley L. Carpenter |
What a great capture Dolores........Love this image.......
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Gordon J. Evans |
A difficult shot captured very well! Nicely done!
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Dolores Neilson |
Good morning, my NY photo buddy! Thank you, dear one! Means alot to me you like it...I know your standards are high because of the quality of your own work. THank you so much!! Hi Carolyn! THanks so much!! You are very kind to take time to comment! I appreciate it!! bill...Your words of praise are gold. Thank you for elevating my work to potential winner....I am very fortunate to receive your kindness. THank you for being so sweet!! Happy Sunday!
HI Shirley! THank you so much for including me in your round of comments this morning! Appreciate it immensely!! Good morning, Gordon!! Thank you for understanding the difficulty!! Flare was one of the challenges... and capturing the ball over the net!! I am fortunate to be the recipient of your kindness today. Thank you!!
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Roseann E. Dreasher |
Ditto to all the above...just perfect!
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Dolores Neilson |
Roseann...I am privileged that you have taken time to comment on my work! Thank you for including me in your round of compliments!
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Nancy L. Ferrell |
wonderful wonderful wonderful... color, lighting, subjects... got a winner here
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Dolores Neilson |
I am deeply honored you have praised this shot and elevated it to winner potential status! Thank you for your kind thoughts and efforts, Nancy!! And for your positive remark!!
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Oksana Oksamit |
I am deeply honored to see it... I love this shot, Dolores!
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Murry Grigsby |
I hate it when I run late and everyone has already used all the good words but this is very special, Dolores. The arrangement is so good I thought you might have posed the players until I read all the above comments. Great over all color/tone, position of the ball and best of all the spray of sand kicked up by the players. We'll see this one in the finals!
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robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson Contact Jeff Robinson Jeff Robinson's Gallery |
Dolores, Everyone above has covered the greatness in this image. Just wanted to give you one more positve plug... Absolutely fantastic shot! Jeff
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Dolores Neilson |
Hello Oksana!! Thank you!! I appreciate the kind gesture! And your time! Hi Murry! Thanks for the smile. (Using the "good" words??) You're too funny!! Nope, absolutely no posing...shot as is. I started shooting kids on the swings and noticed the volleyball game nearby...it took me a sec to realize that I might get a decent shot because of a simple background...if I am patient long enough. All I had to do was keep my camera out of the sun with this lens and patiently wait for my lucky break! Jeff...I am indeed honored that you would be inspired enough to "stop by" and add your positive notes! THank you so much for another shot in the arm!! It means a whole lot to me!
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Colette M. Metcalf |
This is just one great shot, Doloris!!
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Dolores Neilson |
A big huge thanks for complimenting this shot, Colette! It delights me you think so! STay well!
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Susana Matos |
with my little vocabulary in english I was wondering what could I say in a different way that would result on the same all above said!!!!!!! I think we have a winner and surely one of those photos that are a pleasure for our eyes. Cheers, Su; POrtugal
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Kathleen Clemons |
What timing here, Dolores! Simply wonnnnnnderfullllllll! :)
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Dolores Neilson |
Hello Sweet Susana! To speak and write two languages is an indication of intelligence, Susana...don't be ashamed of your limited English vocabulary. How many of us know Portuguese?? How fortunate that you know TWO languages (maybe even three?)!! I thank for commenting so beautifully on this image, Susana! Considering it is a bit more difficult in English since Portuguese is your primary language. You give more than the rest of us because of this! Thank you for such unselfish efforts! Hi Kathleen! I am so appreciative that you've graced my image with your kind remarks! They always mean alot to me! It's so nice to have summer for shooting!!
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Barbara K. Breitsameter |
Fantastic! Truly outstanding Dolores. Especially amazed that this was taken hand held.
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Dolores Neilson |
Hi again, Barbara~ !! Gee...I get two comments from you today!! THANK YOU so much!! I feel so honored that you've taken time to comment...twice! Yes...blur was not a problem hand holding the camera...not at 1-1500/sec! I believe that is the fastest speed I'm shot with since I've had this camera. THank you so much!
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Judith G. Secco |
Great action shot, Dolores. Love the silhouette. Great lighting, action,composition, everything! What's not to like??? Great photo. Judy
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Dolores Neilson |
Greetings, Judy! THank you so much!! You know how few days we've had that were actually sunny and nice...well, we did have that HEATWAVE last 6-7 days. This was taken during that heatwave...it seemed like EVERYONE was at the beach! Sometimes, you just never know where your photo ops are. Thanks again so much!!
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lyn winans |
Hi Dolores, I'm not a "techie" type .... I just plain think that this shot is great !!!
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Dolores Neilson |
Hi Lyn! THank you for spending some time commenting! I appreciate your generous comment! So delighted this appeals to you! Happy day!
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- Gary H. Minish Contact Gary H. Minish Gary H. Minish's Gallery |
Fantastic silhouette shot, Dolores! As many have mentioned above, it has all the right components to be a winner. I'll just go ahead and congratulate you right now :-)
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Dolores Neilson |
Why do I have a sneaking suspicion that the new BP notifications in my inbox folder are because you've been in my gallery again?? You're very thoughtful and generous, GAry! Thank you for your kindness and generosity! And many thanks for your confidence in this image!
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- Claudia Kuhn Contact Claudia Kuhn Claudia Kuhn's Gallery |
Somehow I guess I missed this one last month! But, it's great, and thought I'd just let you know that!!
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Roseann E. Dreasher |
I think the judges missed it too!! Really should have won...
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Kathleen R. Struckle |
Dolorus, Great Photo. I love it. Just great. Kathy S.
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Dolores Neilson |
Oh my...Claudia and Roseann!! I am so sorry I missed responding somehow! Gee...you were so kind and I havent' even acknowledged it. Though we were on vacation those days you posted. I am immensely thankful that even though it didnt' make finalist, you still think it deserved it! I appreciate that immensely! Thank you so very much Claudia and Roseann! HI Kathleen! THank you for posting your very sweet note. If you hadn't posted, I would have missed seeing Claudia's and Roseann's post! You're very generous to take the time to comment on my image...I'm sure your days are busy like everyone else's! In gratitude...
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Kathleen R. Struckle |
Dolores, Again I can't express enough how great I think this shot is.This photo should have won. I submit one everyday. I know that I will never win. Next to these very talented people. But I think it's fun to do anyway. Mostly I like to get to chat with the other people. I glad the people in the photo were having fun, because our summer has been the pits. Thats all it does is rain.A photographerworst nightmare. Kathy S.
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Dolores Neilson |
Hello Kathleen! That brings much comfort! THank you for your continued confidence in this shot! Means so much to me... Don't say you will never win...every time you shoot, you increase and improve your skills!! No one starts out winning you know! You have potential like every one else! Yes, these players were having a ball! (Pardon the pun) I shot it end of June when we had 2-3 days of good weather..and haven't had any good weather since! YUK, YUK, YUK! Always a treat to hear from you, Kathleen! THanks again!
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