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Artist Spotlight # 38
Submitted by mimi 02/03/09 7:57 AM GMT
We have another artist to view in the spotlight for 2009…nominated by popular vote. I present to you Sandi, better known as tigger3. Please take some time to note her favorite image as well as visit her entire entire gallery!
Hello Everyone, I must say I was so thrilled and yet shocked when I read the PM that said I was chosen by you my friends to be the Artist of the Month! I had to re-read it just to make sure I was not dreaming.
I would like to give you some insight to the person behind Tigger3. My name is Sandra Leiter and I live with my partner Harry, of 18 years, in an old two story farmhouse on just a little over 3 acres with my 5 cats and our yellow lab Dakota; we have also have horses and ferrets. I have been married twice and that is enough, I did not want to go for number 3 even though that is my favorite number. lol! I have a daughter Shannon who is married and they live not too far from here on their own little countryside home with dogs, cats and horses - I guess it runs in the family. lol! I was born In Fremont, Nebraska but at the age of 8 my parents decided to move west to California. My dad went first to find a place to live and a job after which he sent for us. My mom and I went by train to San Francisco and met up with dad and then settled into our new apt and lifestyle. I went through school out there and finished high school and made it through the 60's and all that had to offer, and then started working at the Stanford Bookstore on the Stanford University campus and stayed there till 1982. I then moved out to Indiana with my second husband who was from this state and he wanted to come home. After my parents retired they in turn moved back to their roots of Nebraska and then after having health issues asked me to look for a house for them close by. With much vigor I found them a comfortable new home which is located between my workplace and home. Harry and I rented a U-Haul and moved them into their new home and that day they first walked into the door of the new house was the first time they actually saw it other than on paper. I was so happy to have them close by once again after so many years and they were very pleased with the new home.
I first found out about caedes from the Kim Kommando newsletter and started visiting it all the time. I so enjoyed the wonderful postings from all over the world and I was in awe of the fantastic works by the members. Not till after my dad's passing did I for some reason decide to join caedes and give this photography thing a try. My first postings were taken with the Fuji fine Pix point and shoot, and then I decided to get my first DSLR - the Samsung GX 1L and now I'm using the Canon 450D. At first I thought I had made the wrong purchase with the Canon but now that I have stored away the kit lens and bought my first sigma lens - the 17-70 and with some trial and error shots I'm enjoying my new camera and also the zoom lens's I have purchased.
I have made this my full time hobby and just love it. I have seen so many new things and found new places even close to home, which I would never have found if it was not for the camera bug I now have in me. On one nature walk I met a wonderful lady who told me she had left the church but was finding her way back and hoped to be able to do mission work in time. A short time ago I got an email from her telling me she was going on her mission to Kenya In April. We are meeting for lunch this Saturday and I look forward to seeing her again. My posting "Kathleen's Serenity" was inspired by her and the fast friendship we made that day.
My favorite image in my gallery is "Visitor at the Gardens" It brought me my highest score and also put me onto the top 20 images of 2008. I was very humbled to find this out from a very good friend of mine on caedes. I would never have guessed that back in Oct. 2006 when I joined and started to post images that I would make such a list let alone the artist of the month. I get so much enjoyment from this site and the wonderful friends I have made. The highlight of my time on caedes and making friends came when I got that special long distance phone call from England! I actually was talking to my long time and dear friend Anne-Marie (papi11on). I so wish I could make the trip to England for the UK get together but my commitments close to home keep me from that at this time - maybe next year!
What I truly enjoy is my friendships I have made, the wonderful back and forth PM's and viewing your wonderful images. I so enjoy seeing other parts of the world through your eyes and camera lenses. I have learned so much since my early days on here. From what makes a good composed image and the meaning of DOF! :) I have lots more to learn and I think that is a never ending thing - the learning process. I would like to expand my knowledge more into other programs like reflect and terragen to name a few but need to take the time to do it.
I will bring this to an end; I hope it does not end up being too long. I want to thank you my good friends for your support, friendship and all the help many of you have given me. I have asked you a lot of questions. I do try to help others also, and wish I could even more. I cannot express enough my feelings of being chosen by you as this Month's Artist to be spotlighted. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought I would make it to this point. I really owe this to you, my friends who are so helpful in their comments, support and true friendship! Thank you! =^..^= Sandi
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Let me be one of the first few to congratulate you on becoming The Artist of the Month - a well deserved honour. I have often admired your photos although I have not commented on them so often. Your gallery is an amazing mixture of animals, insects, landscapes, sunsets, flowers etc. etc. and there one can clearly see your enthusiasm as a photographer. Keep them coming, I say.
- Raj
Hotdog!! Way to go Tig!! Always enjoyment looking at your works!! Congrats on your spotlight!!
Steve
You have been a good friend and you are a great photographer :-)
-Jonathan
Oh and ps. my favs in your gallery would probably be, A Visitor in the gardens and Pink :-)
Congratulations !
Your Sunrise / Sunset Landscape Images are my Favorites.
Thanks for Always being such a Good and Supporting Friend.
Pop the Cork !!!
E J
Your work is an inspiration to many.
I love all your varied work and particularly your butterfly shots - my favourite is Fragile Step Lightly.
A well deserved award for a deserving artist. i hav always followed your workand have been inspired many times by you. Thanks for all that you have done and will continue to do.
EJ is Poping the cork....I'll bring the BBQ!!
Paul
Stan
Many congratulations dear Tiggs!...
reap the rewards cos you really are such a fine photographer!...
OB
Hans.
Jimbob
Everyone else has pretty much summed it up. I really enjoyed reading your bio as well. My favorite photo of yours. I think it is the next one.......................
Congrats.
Tick
How about a little Marty to help you celebrate. This will probably suit a former California girl from the 60's.
mary
Congrats Sandi :-)
Congratulations, Sandi for attaining to this public acknowledgement of your photographic talent. I always thought your name would appear as AOTM and now it has happened. You so deserve this honor, m'lady.
Always enjoy opening a post from you and would not be able to pick a fav as they are all so beautiful.
Hugs and kisses
Gabrielle
Joanie
Susanne
Christer
Just now saw who got ATOM! Whohoooooooo! Way to go !! You're so derserving. You're always so willing to help others and your works are always so creative and well done.
Your leap into photography must be a natural extension of your talents.
I'm so proud to count you as one of my friends.
:)PJ♥
Think it's a good opportunity to say "Thank you" once again for all the wonderful images you've posted. Really great as they've enjoyed a lot of people (so me too, lol) very much.
Regards, Cornelius.
Sandi, I am so happy for you! The recognition is honored by having your name associated with it. You have been a tremondous help to all of us, and I for one, truly appreciate it.
I hope to start posting again in the next few months (now that our twins are about 10 months old). That responsibility has really taken a toll on my ability to get out with my gear.
Hugs! Diane
/\ Just kidding a bit.
Congratulations, Sandi; aka Tiggs; aka Scrunch ... aka "Caedes AOTM for February 2009" (<--- has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? :o) ).
Well done and well deserved. Enjoy the rest of your time in the limelight. :o)
I can't believe I missed this thread and thank goodness a little bird told me about it, otherwise my browser would continue to open at the Caedes' New Images link!
Sandi, I'm absolutely delighted you've been awarded Artist of the Month: 1001 congratulations, my friend and I couldn't be more pleased for you. It's been a joy to see your work go from strength to strength during your time here on Caedes and equally joyful to be counted as one of your good friends. (Yes, our Christmas chat by phone was lovely, wasn't it?!)
I've always admired your willingness to tackle any new subject, and to persevere until you've mastered it. It's such a real pleasure to look through your gallery and marvel at the diversity of subjects you've photographed, many of which circulate regularly on my desktop carousel.
My favourite image of yours is Pristine Colours and yes, I promise I will finish the painting of it one of these fine days.
Enjoy your well-deserved place in the spotlight, Tigglette, and again - heartiest congratulations and every best wish for your continuing success.
Fond regards,
Anne-Marie
p.s. I apologize that I could not be here sooner.
I forgot to congratulate you for being Artist of the Month ;o)
Sandi, it was about time to choose you for honoring AOTM, so well done my friend, you really deserve it!
Many congratulations dear Tiggs!...
I look forward to more of the wonderful work of tigger3..
Now sit back, put your feet up, get lots of coffee ready, flex the fingers as your going to have a lot of typing to do.. hehe.. enjoy the award you deserve it.