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Hush Little Baby
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- Robert Mann Contact Robert Mann Robert Mann's Gallery |
Now I know why I haven't seen or heard from your lately! You had a .....NEW CAMERA and Cool a FUJI S2! I am so envious....and look what you can do with it already! I know the challenges of learning a new camera, but this baby portrait is simply stunning! The composition is superb, I feel like could touch the eyebrows they look so real even in BW. Wow Super "D", we are going see some stuff from you now. OOOOHH I'm so excited for you. Let me know what lenses you got....this is great! And Good luck to us all now that you have gone digital SLR, we are going to need it! RoB
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Murry Grigsby |
There are those eyelashes again :0) Precious photo and great B&W work, Dolores. Congrats on the new camera. I'm sure it will make you even more productive and will soon be second nature to you. Sure did miss your posts the last few days.
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- Gerda Grice Contact Gerda Grice Gerda Grice's Gallery |
This is an adorable picture, Dolores! The crop and framing are just perfect, and you captured the softness and beauty of the baby wonderfully. Congratulations on the new camera, too! I'm looking forward to seeing much more of the wonderful work I know you'll be doing with it!
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Dolores Neilson |
HI RoB!! THank you so much for the congratulations! I'm very excited about my new light box! It just feels so good in my hands and I'm enjoying photography more than ever! I took 4 weeks investing countless hours learning about the dSLR's and lenses (had never handled an Slr before!). And had no clue which lenses I was going to need for my style of photography. I bought the Sigma 50mm 2.8 macro (MTF tests very high on this one), a Nikkor 70-200mm 2.8 IF-ED G, VR, used Nikkor 300mm 2.8 (which I may return because I'm told it was shipped with a scratch!) and a Tokina 90mm 2.5 manual macro lens. I don't have a wide angle yet but I'm working on it. I was totally ignorant on the lenses and I had so much work to do before I made the investment...and I was yearning to shoot but my camera was naked. I no longer want to see any more photodo mtf tests, field tests and charts!! Thank you for your encouragement and delightful note. I am simply enjoying my new capabilities!! Have a great evening!! Hi Murry! Thank you for the kindness of your message. This is one of my first shots with it and I have much to learn. I've never seen so many controls on an electronic device in my life! Good grief! Seeing through a viewfinder was a whole new revelation for me! NIrvana! I don't know how I focused my G1 using it's LCD! Viewfinders are way better than resolution lines! I don't think a new SLR camera will make me a better photographer...considering the countless substandard pics made with state of the art cameras! But I hope it will make it easier and I can get larger prints! Many thanks, good friend! I missed you (and everyone) immensely!!
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Dolores Neilson |
Thank you so very much, Gerda!! I've been having a ball with my new equipment...though I don't know how to use half of it yet! Thank goodness for a supportive husband...considering the expensive camera and lenses. I just hope I can sell a few prints to offset the cost someday. I appreciate you're taking time to comment on my baby shot! I appreciate it lots! I dont' understand why Ellen Peach's comment disappeared. She wrote me a lovely comment and I replied...now it seems to have vanished! Ellen, know that I acknowledge your kindness.
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- Gary H. Minish Contact Gary H. Minish Gary H. Minish's Gallery |
Incredible shot, Dolores! So real you can feel the soft skin and the tickle of the eyelashes! Sure is an excellent kick off for that new digital! It's always a daunting task learning a whole new set of tools, but I suspect we'll be seeing a lot more killer shots in no time :-)
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Kathleen Clemons |
Dolores, I knew this was your's before I saw your name. Welcome back! This is just beautiful, and a lovely way to start off on your new camera adventure. Congratulations!! I know who I'll be asking for lens advice when I step up too. :)
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Shirley L. Carpenter |
Excellent Image Dolores......Love it.....And welcome back!!!!!!But well worth missing a few days for an image like this........
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Judith G. Secco |
Welcome back Dolores! You were missed. I kept checking your gallery daily to see if you had posted. Congratulations on this wonderful shot, just incredible, and also on your new camera. There's no stopping you now! Judy
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Dolores Neilson |
Good morning Gary, Kathleen, Shirley and Judy!! My...Thank you all so very much! I missed everyone but it was even harder not shooting...though I could have with my G1 still. Somehow when you know you have a high MP camera...you don't want to shoot with 3 mp's any more! THe information and education about lenses is incredible...zooms versus fixed, bokeh, fast lenses, slow lenses, results stopped down, results wide open, internal focusing, ED glass...non ED glass, manual, Af-S, flare, contrast, weight, distortion....arrrgh!! I must have spent 10 hours each day researching!! For future purchases, I can take my time...at least I have lenses to shoot with right now. THank you so very much, GAry!! And you're so right...a entire new set of tools IS challenging!! It 's definitely an advantage to have learned basic SLR skills in the past...wishing I had shown interest in photography prior to 2 yrs ago when I picked up my first non point and shoot. I think I'm starting this little passion of mine very late in life. I appreciate your complimentary post immensely!! Thanks so much! THat is high praise, Kathleen!! THank you for your supportive post!! An adventure ...that's for sure! Lens advice?? I'm happy to help all I can. Though it all depends on your shooting style...but start reading early if you plan on future purchases!! THere are so many variables..it can drive you crazy!! Compromises will drive you nuts!! THank you!! HI SHirley!! I'm deeply appreciative for your kindness! Thanks so much....and I can't tell you how nice it is to be competing and back again. We'll see how I adapt to my equipment...geez, I feel like it'll take me years! Hi Judy!! Many, many thanks! I missed you also but I was so busy that I didn't have time to think about it too much. I appreciate your compliment on this image very much. You are very generous...THANK YOU!
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Peggy Wolff |
Dolores, you have done it again. I love the softness of your images! Her eyelashes just jump out at you. The composition is perfect! Beautiful shot!
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Connie L. Carpenter |
This is wonderful!
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Dolores Neilson |
Hi Margaret!! How sweet of you to take time to compliment this image. Thank you !! It's sure wonderful to be back! Greetings, Connie!! Many thanks to you also!! HOw nice of you!! Happy day!
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BetterPhoto Member |
Absolutely gorgeous photo. I love it!
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Dolores Neilson |
THank you so much, Michelle!! I appreciate it your kindness immensely!!
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- Carolyn M. Fletcher  Contact Carolyn M. Fletcher Carolyn M. Fletcher's Gallery |
Congrats, Dolores!
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Kathleen Clemons |
Congratulations, Dolores! :)
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Dolores Neilson |
Thank you, my dear friends Carolyn and Kathleen!! I appreciate that you've taken time to stop by and congratulate me considering there are well over 350 finalists!! Thank you so much!!
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- Bob D. Hall Contact Bob D. Hall Bob D. Hall's Gallery |
Great photo, Super D!!!! This one is winning everywhere.
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- Mette Vendelboe Allison Contact Mette Vendelboe Allison Mette Vendelboe Allison 's Gallery |
Congrats - very nice picture!
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Colette M. Metcalf |
Congrats to you Doloris!!!!
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- Robert Mann Contact Robert Mann Robert Mann's Gallery |
Wow, "Super D" cannot even think of imagining that this would not be here! Of course it is and deservedly so! Another honor for this wonderful image and it will not be the last! Congrats on your Finalist selection for this and I cannot wait to see how far it goes! RoB
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Jean-Francois Schmutz |
What a delighted result ! a great idea to focus on lashes, this is soft and beautiful ! Bravo Dolores ! JF
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Juliane Morris-Lusk |
How can I add to what others have said...It is a beautiful work, and you are teaching us all the time. Thank you for sharing! Congrats!
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Judith G. Secco |
Congratulations on this little beauty!! Judy
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Murry Grigsby |
Congarts, Dolores!
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photosbysharon.com - Sharon E. Lowe Contact Sharon E. Lowe Sharon E. Lowe's Gallery |
Congrats Delores - a simply stunning image!! And, congrats on the new camera too!!
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Darren K. Fisher |
This is priceless I just love it. CONGRATS And very well deserved.
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- Gerda Grice Contact Gerda Grice Gerda Grice's Gallery |
Dolores, I'm delighted to see this very tender and beautiful picture here among the finalists. If you hadn't told us that this was shot with a very complicated and brand new set of tools, we couldn't possibly haqve guessed. It shows such totla mastery of the medium. Congratulations and best of luck with this.
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- Ellen Peach Contact Ellen Peach Ellen Peach's Gallery |
So absolutely beautiful...this is headed straight to the top...a well deserved congratulations!!!
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Wolfgang Dolak |
Congrats from me also!!! birdie
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- William C. Raco Contact William C. Raco William C. Raco's Gallery |
This is just precious. Love it. Best of luck to you and this photo,
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Dolores Neilson |
Thank you, Bob, Mette, Colette, RoB, Jean-François, Juliane, Judy, Murry, Sharon, Darren, Gerda, Ellen, Birdie and bill!! My...I am SO VERY PRIVILEGED to have made finalist and for your encouraging and supportive comments on this image. Thank you for gracing my finalist image with your thoughtful kindness!! It means a tremendous amount...and I care very deeply for you all! Thank YOU!!
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Denny Medley |
Dolores, WOW!! What an incredible image! Fantastic, and a well-deserved finalist. Congrats also on your digital SLR - I've only recently gotten mine, and like you, am still only learning the many capabilities of it. I went from a Nikon Coolpix 4500 to the Dslr Nikon D100, and absolutely LOVE IT! Carry it with me all the time (the guys at work love that), but I never wanna miss that 'perfect' shot! Good work, and I'm sure we'll be seeing much more to come!
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Debbie S. |
SO well deserved This is simply gorgeous!!! Congratulations and I fully expect to see this in the winner's circle!!!
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Damian P. Gadal |
Congrats Dolores! :-)
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Dolores Neilson |
HI Denny!! You're very sweet to say those kind things!! Thank you so much for lifting my work!! Congrats to you also on your dSLR!! I know exactly how you feel! ...the F100 and Fuji are VERY similar bodies (in fact I couldn't decide between the D100, D60 and Fuji)...made with the same materials even. Don't you just love handling one?? The first time I looked through the viewfinder, I was struck with emotion...I had been looking at an LCD for two years ...what a revelation! My slr is a big part of me now. I wish you countless potds with it!! Hello Debbie!! Awww....what a lovely thing to "say". I thank you for your confidence in this image...I appreciate that so very much!! THANK YOU!!
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- Gary H. Minish Contact Gary H. Minish Gary H. Minish's Gallery |
It's definitely a winner for me! Good luck in the finals with this one, Dolores :-)
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Dominique Declerck |
Quelle douceur!.. quelle jolie douceur!! ce portrait doit être à tout prix récompensé!!! bonne chance Dolores!!!
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Dolores Neilson |
Thank you so very much, Gary! I'm delighted you like it...and so pleased you think it's worthy of winning. Happy day! Bonjour Dominique!! Merci!! Les choses vont bien? Je suis si reconnaissant pour vos mots précieux! Je suis très heureux vous aime cette photo! Bonjour!
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Betsy Drew |
I keep trying to get photos like this only to be disappointed. I love everything about it. It makes me want to go digital. I'm going to write down your equipment! Congratulations!
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Betsy Drew |
I keep trying to get photos like this only to be disappointed. I love everything about it. It makes me want to go digital. I'm going to write down your equipment! Congratulations!
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Dolores Neilson |
Hello BD....Words like yours are such a gift!! Thank you for being so sweet! It delights me that you approve of this image. I'm not so sure the digital aspect of photography yields better results...just faster results. The photographer doesn't become a better photographer because he has used a different technology. I'd feel bad if you went out and purchased expensive digital equipment expecting a big difference in your work. The photographer commands the tool ..whether digital or film...though digital is cheaper in the long run. I'm sure you have everything you need right now to create the images you want!! And you CAN do it!! So you failed at a few shots!! I have way more failures than successes! Sometimes I have to shoot 50 shots before I get one that is postworthy...and sometimes I don't even get that! Please don't be disappointed...just keep shooting and keep correcting what you are doing wrong. BD...your words meants very much to me today...THank you for that.
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Monika Sapek |
Excellent photo, Dolores! Love the angle, softness and of course that lashes here! Tones and brightness are just perfect. Many congratulations on making finals and good luck! Monika
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Dolores Neilson |
Thank you so much, Monika!! How nice of you to comment so generously...YOU'VE done so well this month...as you do every month!! I love your work!!
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Joy Brown |
WOW - Dolores - missed this one - BIG CONGRATS on your second place win with this awesome image!
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Kathleen Clemons |
Whoo Hoo to you, Dolores! Congratulations on your win with this beautiful image!! :)
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Susana Matos |
this is the BEST BABIE´S PHOTO i´ve ever seen from what I remember. you are a GREAT photographer and we are all happy that you found Photography in your life two years ago (wow, only 2 years for this level), IT´S NEVER LATE FOR THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE - THOSE WE LOVE TO DO. I feel honoured you saw and commented one of my picture, because it´s me who´s getting advantage from your work!! Su, POrtugal
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- William C. Raco Contact William C. Raco William C. Raco's Gallery |
Very much deserving, Dolores. Congratulations. bill
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- Mette Vendelboe Allison Contact Mette Vendelboe Allison Mette Vendelboe Allison 's Gallery |
Congratulations!
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Peggy Wolff |
Congratulations Dolores! You must have a life time if gallerys by this point! LOL
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Stephanie Adams |
congrats on a beautiful shot, Dolores!!
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Bernard B. Travers |
I see you are as much of an author as you are a photographer. Go head wit cha bad self. CONGRATULACIONES, DOLORES N.
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Jean-Francois Schmutz |
Bravo Dolores ! so sweet image ! JF
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- Gerda Grice Contact Gerda Grice Gerda Grice's Gallery |
This is a really wonderful baby picture, Dolores! Many congratulations on your very, very well deserved win! -Gerda
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- Gary H. Minish Contact Gary H. Minish Gary H. Minish's Gallery |
Certainly no surprise that this is a winner! I agree with Gerda....a very, very well deserved win! Congratulations, Dolores :-)
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Murry Grigsby |
Congrats on your first S2(?) win. Such a sweet image. Well done, Dolores!!
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Connie L. Carpenter |
Congratulations, Delores... beautiful image.
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Wolfgang Dolak |
Receive my best wishes and a big CONGRATS on this win. There is no doubt about this image, Dolores!! Good light! birdie
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Collin Clack |
Dolores, it is obvious that your fans are many. Well done and congrats, this is a simply stunning high key portrait.
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Oksana Oksamit |
Dolores, Dolores, Dolores... you are a Big Master. Many congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dolores Neilson |
You are all so generous and thoughtful, THank you!! Thank you, Joy! I am honored that you "stopped by" to comment! Have a great Sunday! Hi Kathleen! Many thanks for making my win a sweeter one with your comment! I appreciate it!! Susana...your words are some of the kindest and nicest words I've ever heard. Thank you so much for your praise of my work. It means more to me than you will ever know. Thank you! (And it was a privilege to comment on your image!) Hello dear bill! Thank you!! Your thoughtfulness is appreciated immensely! Many thanks for your kindness, Mette! As always, well appreciated! Hi Margaret! THANK YOU! I do have a gallery here until 2009(?)...so the gift of a win is so appreciated!! I appreciate your friendly post immensely!! Thank you so much, STephanie! I appreciate the effort!! Author, BT?? Nope, maybe I "talk" too much! Thanks once again, good friend! You are a dear!! Bonjour JF!! Merci encore! As always, a delight to hear from you...and I always enjoy your work! Gerda...you have been such a wonderful supporter of this image. THank you for that. I appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness so very much. You have commented so generously on this image ...here at at other sites...how fortunate I am for your loving kindness! Thank you!! Thank you again, GAry!! Always a pleasure and privilege to receive a comment from you!! Thank you again, Murry! What a sweet comment!! ;>) Appreciate the gesture!! Thank you, Connie! I appreciate your post! Hi Wolfgang! Thank you for taking time to congratulation me! You've done SO well this month...I'm not surprised! Collin...I thank you for the gift of your time and comment. I am delighted that you approve of my baby pic. Happy day! Hi Oksana! You are a sweetie! Nope, no master (but thank you!), just someone trying to learn more about something that I'm passionate about. I see passion in your work all the time also, Oksana!!
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Judith G. Secco |
Congratulations, Dolores. This is one great portrait! Judy
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lyn winans |
Congratulations Dolores! I'm sure this "little person" will treasure this photo always ! lyn
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Dolores Neilson |
Thank you so much, Judy!! Hope you're having a delightful Sunday!! Thank you for the words on my portrait. HI Lyn!! THank you! I printed it and framed it for her 1 yr. old birthday yesterday. It's very special to me. Hey....and congrats again on your win at DIC today!! woo hooo!
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Dominique Declerck |
C'est dans l'Art que la Femme se dépasse définitivement elle-même.(Simone de Beauvoir) ... vous êtes une artiste, Dolores!!! toutes mes félicitations!!!
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Monika Sapek |
Many congratulations on your wonderful Second Place win, Dolores! I just love your work! Monika
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Dolores Neilson |
Les mots sont très beaux par Simone de Beauvoir...vous êtes un artiste aussi, Dominique!! Je suis certain!!Merci pous votre cadeau!! Monika...Many thanks for your congratulations on my 2nd place. It is such an honor to even make finalist...particularly with 7300 photos this past month!! 2nd place is an even greater honor!!
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Nev Young |
Congrats Dolores!! So you chose the S2 - does that mean more portraits. Keep them coming. Nev
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Dolores Neilson |
Hi Nev! So nice to run into you here! Yep..chose the S2...after much delibation...was quite relieved it was over too. Decisions, decisions! (though I'm sure anyone in an impoverished 3rd world country would feel privileged to have the opportunity to make such a decision!) "does that mean more portraits"...geez, you got me on that one, Nev. I have no clue!! Whatever comes my way, I guess! Very nice of you to comment!! Thank you!
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Dolores Neilson |
oops...I mean "much deliberation"....
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June Marie Sobrito |
Congratulations, Dolores. This is priceless!!
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Dolores Neilson |
Thank you so very much, June Marie! Your comments are priceless too!! happy day!
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Kathy L. Schneider |
Here's my comment....waaaaaay down at the bottom of this big list!!! LOL! Well, well Dolores, I've been out of the loop for awhile!! You have a new camera!! WoooHoooo! Looks like you are putting it to good use here! I absolutely love this Hush little Baby! How soft and wonderful it is, great eyelashes too! Congrats on your second place win with it here and I saw it win at one of the other sites too, was that today!? congrats again! Sorry I haven't kept up on things, I look forward to seeing all of your new work...look out everyone now that Dolores has this "Beast"!!
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Dolores Neilson |
Kathy!! Hi there! How nice to hear from you again! You've been a busy woman, I can tell! Yes, Hush Little Baby has been doing quite well...at Shutterbugs, DIC and here....posted potd at Bestfoto today so we'll see what happens there with it at the end of the month. I never thought in a million years I'd end up with a useable shot with my new S2! I had never handled any SLR before, much less a digital one so I didnt' expect anything worthwhile to come out of it yet. I guess I was lucky! Don't be sorry you've been out of the loop!! I was out of it for 6 weeks or so while gearing up...had nuttin for a lens! Yikes! Then I needed more storage (digital wallet), different rechargeable batteries, new filters, a new bag for transporting and storage of equipment, a new tripod, monopod, cleaning supplies for CCD, teleconverter...and I'm still buying! I just want the buying to end, I'm going broke! Thank you, Kathy!!
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Cathy M. Gromball |
Congratulations, Dolores! Cathy :)
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Dolores Neilson |
Thank you so much, CAthy!! I appreciate that alot!
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- Kay E. Mahoney Contact Kay E. Mahoney Kay E. Mahoney's Gallery |
Congratulations Dolores. This is beautiful. Love your gallery. You have some fantastic photos in it.
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This is beautiful!
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Coleen Thompson |
Wow.... Delores this photo has completely stolen my breath away. I haven't the words to express how in awe I am of this shot. I have been trying to capture a set of long dark eyelashes just like this one, but can't seem to come close to what you have done here. Any pointers?
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buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi Contact Terry Cervi Terry Cervi's Gallery |
Have always LOVED your work, Dolores!! Congrats!
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