Hey Michael, thanks for the nice comment on (The UC). I'm glad you liked it! I wish I could have moved those vehicles too but I didn't have time to get them all towed before it got dark ;). That's the trouble with trying to take pictures in my parking lot~
Thank you Michael for the nice comments on my Bumble Bee Blossom 3 photo. It's hard to get these little guys to stay still long enough to lock in the focus. I'm glad that you liked it.
Russ
"Anything that excites me for any reason, I will photograph; not searching for unusual subject matter, but making the commonplace unusual."
Edward Weston
Jojo, the only editing program I have is Gimp, converterted from Linux to use in Windows XP. I've heard it's equal to PS7,but I wouldn't know. Being 14,i'm pretty tight on money,so I make due with what I have.
Yes fox,out of all the bands I listen to,Dead Poetic is the one thats always in my CD player. I take it that you like them also?
Thank you every one for the comments,and welcoming me to this community. It is very much appreciated, and thank you for taking the time to look at my photos.
Thank you,Adolpha,for posting such a calming shot.
PS:I'll begin individually replying to everyone now. I hadn't checked my profile since i joined,so I was surprised to see comments:D Thank you all for the kind words,they are very appreciated.
Good evening Michael. Just a quick note to say thanks for the comments on "Portland Oregon From My Hotel Patio". They are very much appreciated.
As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain, and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality.
Albert Einstein
Michael, thanks for the comment and the recomment. :-) I am glad you liked the grays used. I did completely desaturate the image, which usually produces a variety of grays.
You had asked how I took it and I had told you that I used a few filters, but I saw it done earlier without using any filters, just tricks with a real lens. I have been using Gimp (because I can't afford Photoshop), and it has been working pretty well for me, although it takes a bit of getting used to. On some areas they cut a few corners, and as long as you know where, they can be avoided. As with any program, it takes some times to sift through to the jewels. Motion blurs are one area that Gimp did cut corners; it is hard to make very slight blurs, and when you make large motion blurs, it looks to choppy. On this image, it gave it a more mechanical feel, but for the ultimate speed impression, it should be smooth. It has been a while since my morals have moved above my pirated version of Photoshop, hence I don't recall how smooth their filters were or not, but I don't think anything can match the smoothness of a real lens. On the other hand, disruptive bars can compliment some images, you just have to know which. If you haven't downloaded Gimp already, I recommend doing so. It has a great sharp unmask filter, as long as you can control it. Thanks again for the interest in the image, and I hope I haven't ruined it by talking too much. :-)
-those who hit rock bottom are too concerned with self pity to realize that they are lying on an anvil-
Psalm 66:10, Job 10:8
Thank you for posting that very nice shot photoimagery. I have your gallery on my bookmarks/favorites now,and you are incredibly talented.
Stuffnstuff,I do have Gimp. I first learned about it through Linux,and now it's my only editing tool,as like you,i cannot affors Photoshop. I'm glad i'm not alone in using it as I thought before.
And by the way,your shot is at the moment on my desktop, and your gallery is also on my favorited pages.
Hey Michael, so glad my image Glass Works wound up on your desktop. Just goes to show you, with a camera and a little imagination you can do a lot of thing, they may not all be great but some can be pretty interesting. Thanks for your comments and your time. Dwight.
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People say "I want peace." If you remove I (ego), and your
want (desire), you are left with peace.
- Satya Sai Baba
hey mike whats up. thanks for ur comment on all [they] see, like it made me really smile, so i appreciate that and its the same girl..me in the pics. THANKS FOR ur comment, so apreciate it, u have no idea.
I am glad you like my pic called Alien Planet! I took a lot of pictures and cut & pasted them together and I also used Three seperate programs for special effects! Thanks again!
A coeur valliant, rien impossible!
'To a valiant heart, nothing is impossible'!
Shnivles, I really enjoy all of your images,especially "Without You Here". You seem very innovative,and i'm glad you appreciate the comments. I do too though...nudge nudge.
DixieNormus,that's by far one of my favorite fractals. I love the colors.
Neass,your image just caught my eye...must say that it was very creative. Nice job.
Thanks for your comment on "The New Weapons Test"! The Sequel you won't probably like because it adds to more rippling/waves but the third and final image is what is completely different. I hope you comment on them both!
Hi Micheal, and a Hearty WELCOME to Caedes, hope you enjoy all the fine people on this site as much as I have. Thank you for commenting on "Roses on the Green"! Please stop by for another visit! Sincerely, Marilyn
Hi Micheal, your certainly welcome!! Thank you for your high praise for "A Cool Rose"!! I appreciate it very much! Please return for another visit! Sincerely, Marilyn
I feel bad because I never realized that almost all of the flower pictures I have liked have come from you marilyn. You have incredible talent, and i greatly enjoy your submittions.
Noranda, your welcome, and thank you for submitting that.
Hi Blague...thanks for your positive feedback on "Way Over the Rainbow." You said you weren't familiar with TieraZon. I wasn't either just a couple of weeks ago. You can download it free from the net and, compared to many programs, it's relatively easy and fun to use. This is Version 2.9. I paid for the upgrade from 2.8, but there is very little difference between them and I initially downloaded version 2.8 free from the net. Nice to meet you.
Wendy
Thanks for your thoughtful comments at "yellow fields". :)
i agree about what Darryl said about an 'anchor'. the wires actually converged and dissapeared into a bush, on the left of the photo, before i cropped it to 4:3 from 3:2.
:D
Awww, no probs Michael!
Thanks also for leaving a comment by *Angel*, I'm very pleased you liked it...yes, both the wings and heart are called flames :P...you should really try out Apophysis...It's freeware and very easy to use once you get the hang of it ^_^
Have a wonderful day
Hi Michael, my oh my, thank you for your high regards for "The Five of Hearts"! I appreciate very much you liking my work and of course your very kind words! Sincerely, Marilyn
I'd just like to say thank you for the wonderful comment you left at "Angel's Spirit", I'm very happy the way it turned out. The "angel" in it actually doesn't have any wings, it just looks like she's looking up and spreading her arms. Apophysis makes great random fractals, all it takes is some time fiddling around with it. You could also try searching for a tutorial at google, thats how I learned. Anyway thanks for the kind comment, I really appreciate it. : )
Angels guide and protect us as we make our way through life.
Hi Michael. Thanks for your appreciative words on the Idea Butterfly image. It is shot with a macro lense from a distance of approx. 4 inches. Hard to understand it didn´t fly away..lol
-- Arne --
If someone comments on my images this week and I don't reply,please don't be upset,because I'll be in New York for some family business(otherwise known as "I really don't want to go....")
don't worry, it'll be great :) oh, btw, i had a great time in greece, it's a wonderful country.. yes, i'm back :) take some shots in the big apple ;) i'm looking forward to seeing them :)
cheers!
~~~ ...all that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream... ~~~
Hello Michael! Thanks for the nice comments on my Crawfordville Critters 4 photo. I'm glad you took the time to view this. These little posers were very co-operative subjects.
Russ
"Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk."
Edward Weston
Thanks Michael for commenting on "Iced Glass" and "Glass Flower." I truly apprecaite it. : ) I am pretty new to photography so my work is still experimental. It's always nice to get positive feedback.
People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Hi, Michael..thanks so much for your very nice comments about my maiden venture with Vue d'Esprit! There are lots of bells and whistles in that program that I don't have a clue about yet, but I so like the 3-D images, I had to give it a try. Glad you liked my first "experiment!"
Wen
Hi Michael
thanks for you comment on "Old Belgian mining compex 4"
desolation is the right word to describe this old industrial complex.
And thats exactly why i love it.
"pleasure in life you get by giving".
You are welcom to visit my gallery
Hi Michael! Ur right " Silent Conversation was up before But i took off all my pictures because i needed a break from I-Net....Im glad it catched your eyes and i feel honored because of your comment!
Take care and thanks a lot!
" Today Is That Tomorrow We Worried About Yesterday"
I see what you mean by asking for help lol...I hope that PM I sent you helped a bit. Thanks for commenting on Three of a Kind, I really appreciate it! I hope you have an awesome day...
Laurel
Hey guys I'd love it if you would look at my gallery! I appreciate your comments and votes so much!! =D
Hi Michael... thanks for your comment on collision Course.. im glad you like it.. i was going to leave the black hole ... but changed my mind after i played around with the fire and earth... =D
"I wrote your name on a piece of paper but by accident I threw it away...
I wrote your name on my hand but it washed away...
I wrote your name in the
sand but the waves whisked it away....
I wrote your name in my heart and forever it will stay........."
Lol, man, that's awesome, thanks for the comment. I have better shots that one is just my fav, so if you wanna see more add me to msn.
(Blindside_Maniac18@hotmail.com)
Hey! Thanks for commenting on Treebaby...I appreciate it alot. I hope I have a little chance in this contest...but the other entries are good. *Fingers crossed* Lol...I'll talk to you later!
--Laurel
Hey guys...check out my friend's photo Monkeying Around...he would love the votes if you have the time! =)
Hello Michael - thankyou for your kind words on lava flow - I am pleased it went straight to your desktop!
Regards, Mum42.
Never give up. Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. ~~ Michael Jordan
Hey! Sorry I havn't talked to you in like..forever! Lol, thank you so much for commenting on Columbine, I'm glad you like it! It's one of my favorites too! =)
--Laurel
Hey guys...check out my Gallery! I would appreciate your comments and advice! =)
Hi Micheal, many thanks to you for liking "Spring on Ice"! I so appreciate your thoughts on my work! Please stop by again for another visit! I would enjoy that! Sincerely, Marilyn
Hi Michael. Thanks for being the first one to comment Sunlit Lily In The Shade. It is interesting to test different lighting on flowers and I´m glad you liked this one. I´m also glad you liked the red windmill shot against the sky. A deep blue sky would have been very effectful, but you can´t always get what you want..lol. Thanks for your kind words, Michael. -- Arne --
Hey, thanks so much for commenting and voting! =D Yeah, Italy was alot of fun...we went two Junes ago right after school got out. It was about a week and a half's worth of museums, churches, and museums...my parents loved it. Us kids, well, we'd rather sit on the beach or climb a mountain. lol. But anyways, thanks alot! I'll talk to ya later!
-Laurel
Hey guys...check out my Gallery! I would appreciate your comments and advice! =)
Hey Michael, thanks for comenting on Blue Springs. I am sure you'll get better with framing. By the way I like your sunset in the "perspective" picture. All the best and God Bless you.
Zoran.
Thanks for your comment on "Glory Light #2", it is appreciated very much. I am glad I could take a picture that you would even consider putting on your desktop.
Michael, thanks for your thoughtful and insightful comment on "Warmth". I think you give me more credit than I deserve, but oh well. :-) Anything I could have done better?
The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up. – Mark Twain
Hi Micheal, thanks for stopping by and leaving your lovely comments on "A Christmas Rose"! I appreciate them very much! Please stop by again! Sincerely, Marilyn
Small though it may be, your gallery allways amazes me, and only so much more when I go back to your profile and check your age. You have some serious talent. Keep uploading!
Hey Michael, thanks for the input on "Sun's last goodbye" really means a lot...
The lack of focus point was intentional, since I didn't have any reference on the horizon I tried to capture the greatness of the sunset by itself...
Thanks for the feedback!
Happy new year!
hey thanks for the comments, kind words and tips on "ye olde spinning wheel" and "crimping iron". I've made sure to upload my newer pictures at a larger size.(I figured out resolution ;) )
