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Bruin, Shellene and Stella

© Merna L. Nobile

Bruin, Shellene and Stella

Uploaded: August 09, 2010

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The Fresno Chapter of the Cancer Society had a dog run over the weekend for the Cancer Survivors and my 27 year old granddaughter is a survivor. Shellene and her beloved Bruin and Stella got second place.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 3.00, ExposureTime: 5/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 250, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 120.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Freddy Bland August 10, 2010

Merna, this is outstanding and the meaning behind it makes it Exceptional!! I am so happy for your beautiful granddaughter, Shellene!! She has an unseen angel hidden in the photo with her!! What a beautiful and memorable portrait you have captured here of these 3 Winners!!! You are truly Blessed! #1296665

Merna L. Nobile August 10, 2010

Hi Freddy: I guess I got a little emotional yesterday when I saw the images that I had taken.
I just get a little carried away about my children and grandchildren. I am so in love with all of
them (7) that I tend to talk too much. You’re a great friend and I appreciate it very much.
Thank you so much for all your kind comments.
My best to you always, Merna
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Tammy Espino August 10, 2010

Beautiful capture :) #8818948

Merna L. Nobile August 10, 2010

Hi Tammy: Thank you very much. I really liked your dragon fly. Is this the time of the year when they come out? I have noticed several different photos of them. Take care, Merna #8819148

Gary Lange August 17, 2010

Terrific!! Love the story behind the image! #8843066

Merna L. Nobile August 17, 2010

Thank you Gary: I am very touched by her courage and of course her recovery. Merna #8843084

Phyllis A. Houghton September 30, 2010

Beautiful. Perfect for a BW. She is so full of love and life. It's heartwarming. #8940283

Merna L. Nobile September 30, 2010

This is my Shellene, my high spirited granddaughter. We both thank you for your kindness. Merna #8940313

Dennis Gay November 30, 2010

Hey Hey *MERNA*!

Firstly my mega Aussie congratz for the EP and a special congratz to Shelene.

This is a most attractive and well made portrait that clearly displays the love between you all.
Each of the 'models' is doing a great job and the rapport with you through the camera is a delight to see.
The B&W processing has delivered wonderful tones and contrast and the image is so crisp and clear.
My hat off to all involved in this fine production.

GB
Dennis #9072817

Merna L. Nobile December 01, 2010

Dear Dennis: Thank you for touching my heart in a way that does not happen often. I have 7 grandchildren and love them beyond comprehension.
If you care to know a little more about Shellene and her gold medal winning sister, go to: www, shellenecatalano.com and wwwshaycat.com. Be sure to watch the movies in Shannon's website to see her win a gold medal at the World Games for swimming. I have not maintained them lately and for that I like them to be involved, newly married, to her high school sweetheart, Shellene and Cody have been busy starting their lives.
I am almost finished making my yearly calendar for 2011, which will be about my husband’s street rods that he has built. To do this, I will need an email address to forward them to you. I would be so honored if you would take a look at the calendar.
My best to you always, Merna
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Dennis Gay December 01, 2010

Happy Days *MERNA*!

What a true pair of champs those girls are!! My heartiest congratz to them for all their achievements.

I would love to see photographs of the 'rods. My email address is:
dennis2444@bigpond.com

GB to all.
Dennis #9074894

Lyn Darlington January 02, 2011

What a beautiful capture Merna, this looks perfect in B & W, excellently presented, I'm so happy your granddaughter is doing well and I think this is a photo she will cherish! #9139454

Rita Hill level-classic January 02, 2011

My favorite photo of her. How special.
excellent! #9139574

Karen Kessler January 02, 2011

Congratulations to Shellene & her pups...and I'm glad she's a SURVIVOR! Great framing around the edges. Is that vignetting? #9139603

Merna L. Nobile January 03, 2011

Hi Karen: Thank you for such a warm and caring message. These things are suppose to happy when we are older and not a swimmer that went to UCLA on a full ride and so healthy. My best to you, Merna #9140472

Merna L. Nobile January 03, 2011

Hi Lyn: Thank you for the very nice note about Shellene, she is so much fun to be around. Merna #9140504

Merna L. Nobile January 03, 2011

Hi Rita: Thank you as always for the kind words, you are such an important part of my family. Merna #9140506

Irene Colling level-classic January 06, 2011

Perfect photo for a B&W treatment.

You acheived a wide range of tones for an outatanding image. I particularily like the darkened corners. That effectively give more notice to the central subjects. #9147301

Merna L. Nobile January 07, 2011

Hello Irene: Thank you for letting me know just what you see in the photograph. After you make your very nice comments, I go back and take another look. It gives me a whole new perspective. I value your information.
Sincerely, Merna
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