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A bee in one of my nectarine trees. All the flowers are gone now and turning into fruit, thanks to the efforts of these little guys!

More images and prints available in my Deviant art and Redbubble galleries.




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::muggsy


Hello Sam ... Appreciate your viewing Li'l Chickadee and offering an opinion. "Perfect composition", you said. What an ego boost for this old hack ... Thanks !
 
Just an old "Grampa" who still has a Kodak "Box" camera kicking around the attic ... learning and enjoying the wonders of modern digital photography.
 

::marilynjane


Hello Sam, thank you so much for stopping in to talk to me about "Colors in a Pond"! I appreciate your thoughts and comments, and any ideas, you think I may find helpful! Yes, you are right about the trimming of the tree tops, and so is your guess! I did, indeed want to include as much reflectivity as possible, as that was a special day, in every way! Conditionally, everything was just right! I would be interested Sam, in what your choices may have been! Thank you again, and I will look forward to your next visit! Sincerely, Marilyn
 

.Jhihmoac


Caedes Perspective ...In time, I'll either get back to it...ir concoct something similar to it...Thanks for your feedback...
 
"Let us forever cherish and hold sacred these moments...for it is our undoing ...should we forget..." -William Shakespeare ... Visit Jhihmoac's Gallery
 

::cynlee


Thanks for the comment on Where You Trod. I'm still learning and your words are encouraging.
 
You will be led to the knowledge of the internal things which are invisible to you, by the external things which you see before you. . . . Even so then, we can represent to ourselves in thought the Author of all that is, by contemplating and admiring the (visible) things which He has made, and ever brings into being. - Hermes
 

::madmaven


Thanks for commenting on my glitterbug pic....:)
 
Hey there Mister Madman, wat'cha know that I don't know Tell me some crazy stories, let me know who runs this show Glassy-eyed and laughing, he turns and walks away Tell me what made you that way
 

.timvdb


Thanks for your comments on 'cosy' I will definitely try that
Thanks again and happy holidays

Tim
 
Keep up The Good Work
 

.vazaghz


Thanks for your interesting comment on (( modern farming)).So glad you like it.
 
h.a.p....))((
 

::JQ


Hi there, thanks for commenting on the fantasy painting! The picture is painted on canvas, so it has a texture, but i did add a canvas texture after it as it takes some of the glare off from when u take the photograph, and you cant see the texture of the canvas too well on a photograph anyway!! glad you liked the pic! its lost alot of detail from being so reduced in size
Jan
 

::Jhihmoac


Made From the Choicest Hops ...So what's wrong with a nice ice cold "Roo"?...If someone bROOed it...I'd drink it! (LOL) I love the handcrafted taste that spring from these microbreweries...Here's one by the name of Rock Bottom , a popular chain here in the states... Thanks for visiting...
 
"Let us forever cherish and hold sacred these moments...for it is our undoing ...should we forget..." -William Shakespeare ... Visit Jhihmoac's Gallery
 

::ghostknife


Hey Sam ,
Thanx for the kind words for Karmic , much appreciated man , cheers .
 

::JQ


Hi Sam, thanks for looking at my beach shot! Im glad you enjoyed it! Jan :-)
 

.mythica


Thank-you for your comments on "Forest Planet" - I always appreciate your feedback. (Took the photo at Western Plains Zoo - at Dubbo - but had camera pointing AWAY from the Tiger! Planet in Mind)
 
The Universe conspires to help those who help themselves. My gallery.
 

::J_272004


Hi Sam Thanks for your comment on Sweet Service... I couldnt believe it either when I saw it.. they also had a liquor one but he was pretty expensive... imagine the money they would make on that... (maybe you should look into that.. I cant remember if these guys were at Jacobs Well or up near Straddie)
 
MY GALLERY ........... "Live one day at a time and make it a masterpiece"
 

::J_272004


Hi there neighbour.. hehehehe.. thanks for commenting on Purple Swirls... glad you enjoyed it.. it was fun making it.. this wasnt even a panorama just Jacaranda Road.. lol..
 
MY GALLERY ........... "Live one day at a time and make it a masterpiece"
 

::doubleheader


Hi Sam~
Appreciate the comments on Shining Star.. Thanks...=D
 
Aspire to inspire before you expire.
 

::Jhihmoac


Let's Tailgate!...It's the American sports party culture..."Tailgating" originated as a handfull of friends outside a stadium before the game...gathered around the back of a car, with a portable grill, barbecuing, lifting a few beers, and just schmoozing with good friends...Now it's morphed into large parties and outside shindigs...I hope that sheds some light...Thanks for visiting...
 
"Let us forever cherish and hold sacred these moments...for it is our undoing ...should we forget..." -William Shakespeare ... Visit Jhihmoac's Gallery
 

::lilu103

You have a good eye Sam! When I took Stone Tired I probably didnt notice cause I spent more time climbing than gazing! When I see big rocks I tend to see a big playground! Thank-you Sam 'Lisa
 
I wanted to travel the world and then I discovered the beauty my own country had to offer. Explore your world.
 

.rozem061


Hoi, Sam !
Thanks for comment on my little red rooster "I am the boss!"
I agree with you,it is indeed a bit saturated!
Regards!
John
 
 

.purmusic


-----{@....Happy Valentines' Day....@}-----

But, you know ... no chocolates or anything like that ... hey, I know ... lets' go and put bids on neighbouring properties ... really, really ... really high ones and then knock back a few Fosters? :oP
 
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. - Marcel Proust
 

.JasonSemko

I wanted to return the wonderful comment you made with another, but after seeing your gallery I realized it would be a task figuring out which of your images I liked best. You are a very talented and helpful individual. Take care and I look foward to see what you can bring to us in the future.
 

.priyanthab


Hi Sam
Glad u came by "Thousands". It sure looks like an elephant trunk he he
 

.mandrew


Just had a look on your website, some awesome images on there!

Mandy
 
because eventually you will learn to appreciate jazz.
 

.timvdb


Hi Sam,
Thanks for your kind comment on "Kiwi", I do appreciate that,
I will definitely experiment a lot more with the subject,

Thanks for stopping by
Tim
 
Keep up The Good Work
 

.shedhead


Thanks ever so much Sam,for your kind comment on Durham River,l really appreciate it.Brian.
 
Sorry for not commenting on all of your pictures,But I do look at them all. Thanks My Friends.
 

::JQ


heheh thanks for your comment on just for giggles! im saying nothing about how my mind works, hahaha!!
 

.timvdb


Hi Sam,
Thanks for your comment on "Dry", I do learn a lot from the series,
it is truly appreciated,

Thanks for watching
tim
 
Keep up The Good Work
 

::Paul_Gerritsen


Hello Sam,
thank you for your kind words at "The small hall"!
Paul
 
If you can't find the words, you may as well shoot it...
 

.OBEY


Thank you for leaving comment on "Reaching for the sky" Appreciate your advices. Thanks!
 

::madmaven


I miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Hey there Mister Madman, wat'cha know that I don't know Tell me some crazy stories, let me know who runs this show Glassy-eyed and laughing, he turns and walks away Tell me what made you that way
 

.psy_creature


Thanks for replying at the discussion board at my 1st tutorial
 
 

.mushy

Thank you for commenting on 'Untitled', with a lily and a leaf. It has been a while since I have wielded a camera so I am having to get a feel for things I already know. I do have to say it is like riding a bike, you never forget the basics. And I had forgotten how comfertable I am behind a lens. Anyways thank you for your encouragement.

 

::Papi11on


Happy Birthday, Samatar! Hope you have a wonderful day celebrating it in style. Anne-Marie
 

::madmaven


HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETIE-PIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Hey there Mister Madman, wat'cha know that I don't know Tell me some crazy stories, let me know who runs this show Glassy-eyed and laughing, he turns and walks away Tell me what made you that way
 

::Hottrockin


Yeah!! Happy B-Day Sweetie!!

Uhhh, I mean...Yo!! Happy B-Day bub!!

8~P

~runs to go get a fire extinguisher for the candles on the cake~
 
I think it's wrong that only one company makes the game Monopoly!! Picture Purrrfect .
 

::doubleheader


happy birthday Sam.. Hope it is a memorable one.. Have fun...;)
 
Live simply. Speak kindly. Care deeply. Love generously.
 

::MarianaEwa


Happy Birthday Sam. Hope you having a wonderful day :)
 

::MellodySmiles


Happy Belated Birthday Sam! Hope it was a wonderful day for you! :0)
 
"God is my only hope and the source of my joy." Henri Nouwen
 

.mesmerized


Belated birthday greetings, Mr. Atar, wherever you are...just wanted you to know that apart from my poetic writings to you, I do plan on making a birthday gift for you but purposely postponed it after reading somewhere that you would be away, possibly to avoid just that, lol...you cannot escape these things...one day when you least expect it, there it will be, sticking out like a sore thumb with your name on it, hehe...meantime, hope you had a great birthday and are enjoying your vacation.:Pat.
 
Due to the recent slow down of the site, my comments and thank you's have been few as it was very time-consuming...will catch up ASAP...meanwhile, a group thank you to all and keep up the great work everyone.
 

.mesmerized


...and that one day has arrived...hope you like it...all the best.
 
Jogging is good for your heart, but it makes your feet mad!
 

::Foxfire66


Thanks Sam,
Ya know, I thought about putting "Hibiscus" a little to the left....
ya just never know... :-) :-)
Thanks for your nice words man.
 
http://www.Digitaldreamart.zoomshare.com
 

.MarciaTheFaerie


Yeah, that was kinda dark... thanks for the comment!
 
.~*TheFaerie*~. - Together with death comes hope and rebirth.
 

::Foxfire66


Thanks Sam.
I actually forgot I deleted the Older "Lost". Appreciate your nice words.
You BTW, have a most incredible gallery! After some years of "self retirement", I've started to get back a bit,into my old first love of Photography. You work is definately an inspiration. :-)
 
http://www.Digitaldreamart.zoomshare.com
 

::HauntingMorgana


Hi Sam!

Thank you for commenting on

"Haunting's Land"

I was wanting to do an image dedicated to my lil guy, and finally got around to it on that day.

Michael.
 
Haunting made me do it damnit.
 

::HauntingMorgana


Hello again Sam

Thank you for commenting on

"The Blue Moonlight"

Very much appreciated. I second that it needs something to set it off.

I do plan to work on it further after I move and get settled in and all.

Michael.
 
Haunting made me do it damnit.
 

::HauntingMorgana


Hello Sam

Thank you for commenting on

"The Sorrowful Peaks"

I appreciate the kind words on this. You're actually correct, it would look better if say a planet was added in the background. I'll see what I can do and see how it turns out.

Michael.
 
Haunting made me do it damnit.
 

.auline


Hi Sam, thanks so much for your lovely comments for " Ruby Drop" not sure that I mirrored it, think I used a plug in for a lot of the fancy stuff, maybe that mirrored it :) Glad you like it anyway..
Auline
 

.Fergus


Hi, Sam

Thanks for your comment and suggestion on "Sweet "little" Thing", very much appreciated.
 
"What doesn't kill us makes us stronger" - Friedrich Nietzsche
 

.artytoit


Thanks for the comment on 'X-1' it's all greatly appreciated.
 
 

.Saily80

thnx for ur nice recomment.
;)
 

.superman_online


Hello Samatar. Never knew what the glass house mountains are. But thanks for posting
 
Hey Hey Im Back In Caedes  Images Made By A Mac 
 

+mayne


Hey thank you Sam for the comment on "Dusk on a Pond". Your just doing your job lol. Thanks again:-)
 
Darryl
 

.whoaaaa


Hi Sam,

Thank you very much for you nice comment on my Pic "Sleepless In Germany"
Much appreciated,and I am very glad that you like it.

best regards
 

.whoaaaa


Hi Sam,

Thank you very much for you nice comment on my Pic "Sleepless In Germany"
Much appreciated,and I am very glad that you like it.

best regards
 

.jesouris


Hello Sam,
Thanks for your feedback on "Little Garden Acrobat",I appreciate it :) and I agree with you that the detail could have been a bit better, especially around the head of the ladybug...
Have a good evening,
Jess
 
"To The World You Might Be One Person; But To One Person You Might Be the World." My Gallery
 

.boremachine


Thanks Sam for the info about the Star of Siam ;o)
 
If you have some minutes why don't you come visiting my gallery ?
 

.PatAndre


Hello Sam, good to hear from you. Thks for stopping by, "The Beginning" which was a giraffe portrait. She does have a look that is one of a kind-sort of snooty look or flirtatious. Appreciate your comments.
Pat
 

::Paul_Gerritsen


Hello Sam,
since you occupation is Renovator and your projects is Pointing out other peoples mistakes, I'd say: "Give it a try, and feel free to rework the mosque image"!
Will you send me a p.m. whn you post it?
Thanks and succes!
Paul

 
If you can't find the words, you may as well shoot it...
 

.Mythmaker


G'day Sam,
Thanks for dropping by Fresh Linen and for offering your advice. On this occasion I'll pass on it as the light levels are exactly as I wanted them, that's why the photo was taken at dusk. :) Everyone else seems to want it brighter so I guess that makes me the weirdo here.
Mikel.
 
Do I need to look in a mirror to see myself?
 

::braces


Thanks sam for commenting on "Waterfront Patterns". It was a sight that grabbed me immediately as soon as I saw the little red ship sail in front of the red building. I also agree about the quality but you have to realise my compact Fuji F31 only has x3 zoom and I was on the other side of The River Mersey, which at that point is three-quarters to a mile wide. But I'm glad you liked the composition.
 
If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly. G. K. Chesterton. If you would like to see this sentiment in action please look at My Gallery
 

.Venzen


Thanks, Sam, for your words on creature.
 
To be true to myself, I must first know myself
 

.Venzen


[duplicate]
 
To be true to myself, I must first know myself
 

::paul1972


Hi Sam, thanks for your input on my "Is Permission Needed?" thread.
Paul :)
 
Thank you for commenting on my work if I don't get round to thanking you personally.
 

.lilblacfro35


thax for ur comment....im new to BW,thax anyway
-
--lilblacfro

 
exceed gravity and the bounderies of this world in and for CHRIST - Fro
 

::tealeaves


= = = Congrats Sam! :)
 
Each cup of tea represents an imaginary voyage. ~Catherine Douzel
 

.fra99y


TY Sam for the comment on Symmetry. I completely agree with you on both points about the door, was looking through the trash and this was the best shot of it i took !
 
Please swing on by and check out my Gallery .
 

::laurengary


Happy Belated Birthday Sammy boy !! *hugzzzzz*
 
I've got amnesia & deja vu at the same time. I think I've forgotten this before ! ......CLICK TO SAVE LIVES ! .......MY GALLERY
 

::Rokh


WOW! It's a great honour to receive a comment from a consul "in carne ed ossa"!! Many thanks Sam for your kind comment on "Pisa". Your point re the framing of the shot is well taken!
Re the first part of your comment, I was flabbergasted when I first learned that even DURING the building process of this tower, the builders KNEW that it would be leaning!! Did they take their chances anyway? Did they know that it would lean but not collapse? Did they mean to generate a hefty source of income for the later-to-be-Italy?! Who knows!

Sincerely,
Rokh
 

.timvdb


Hey Sam,
Thanks for your very kind words on "The BallRoom", I do appreciate them lots,
I have tried cloning before (I use The Gimp), but with little luck, I've not managed to do any complex manupilations yet,
I do agree on the timeless aspect though, it would be better without those two,

Thanks for stopping by
Best regards
Tim
 
"I'm delighted by the way my lenses PAINT the colors my eyes GRASP" (~8 8~)
 

::Toto_san


I am really thankful for your nice comment on 'Brother And Sister'. Yes, they are not mine.

Greetings from Hungary.

:) Toto
 
For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, His eternal power and Godhead;... Rom 1:20
 

::dleuty


Thanks for the tips on "A Lot of Bull". This project has been a real learning experience.
 
"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both." -- Benjamin Franklin
 

.SusanBe

Thanks so much for your hints on 'Bella Vista' to make better pictures.
 

::_SNAPDRAGON_


Hi Sam, thankyou so much for your honest feedback on "Yo-yo Sky". I am brand new to this whole DSLR thing and such helpful comments are always extremely welcome. All the best, Kelcey.
 

::_SNAPDRAGON_


... Thanks also for your lovely comment on "Blushing Bride," much appreciated, Kelcey.
 

.Jhihmoac


Flying Hatzz...Yeah, they do look a bit like Antonio Prohias' Spy vs Spy head coverings...but I had something more like Erik Freyman...in mind...Thanks for stopping by...
 
"Who says the music's dead in the street?...Don't know what they talk about...I like my music wakin' up the dead...Don't tell me to turn it down!!!" - Motley Crue ... Visit Jhihmoac's Gallery
 

.Gnomie


Sam,

Thanks for the taking the time to comment on, The Texas State Capital. I apologize for the long winded narrative, but there is too much to leave any out. It is much appreciated and stuff.

RG
 

.koca





Thank you for the very precise comment, but I have to confess, when I took these photos I was just in a hurry to shoot, because I had just 5-6 seconds, the gull flew down and flew away. The title is waiting, but this beauty was just waiting for me to take the picture. I was not thinking about the focus, horizon...... And frankly, I like more natural things, I don't like modifying them too much.

 

::moongirl


I really appreciate your comment on "Butterfly" Sam, thank you!
 
carissa =D
 

::PatAndre


Ref: Pond Lily
Thanks Sam. Now I know what it is...a Lotus Flower.
Pat
 

::kodo34


Hey Sam , thx for the tip on Elementum , much appreciated .

Kristof .
 
Schutterstock Art is born of the observation and investigation of nature.
 

.Nnej

Thanks for your suggestions in the forums :)
 

::PatAndre


I realized you are in Australia after I said it. But if you have ever seen the wind farms in the CA hills, there is a definite resemblance.
 

::zunazet


At the Zoo 2
Thanks for the Critique Sam. You picked out some really good points to make. I am grateful for the observations you shared.
 
 

::Ramad


Thanks Sam for the nice comment on "White Orchids". I agree with you about having some space around the flowers. I had the same opinion after I posted it.
 
If practice makes perfect and nobody is perfect, then why practice?
 

::danika


Hi Sam ... thanks for the kind words on 'Lobster Twist'. I had fun creating this one. Glad you enjoyed it.
 
"I Love Lab's!"
 

::biffobear


Thanks Sam,Never thought of it as an Illustration.Now you mention it i can see what you mean.I think it may be a touch of Orton that did it.R.
 
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until they speak
 

.Sree


Many thanks dear Sam for your nice comments on Spreading the Joy



Wishing you a very Happy, Prosperous and Healthy New year
 
( This message is posted from Gods Own Country,Kerala,India )
 

::zunazet


Where the Snow Grows
Indeed! ;0)
If not we're going to need more/bigger servers...
 
 

.amanzat



Thank You Sam for your kind comments!

Adriana
 

.shorto


Hi Sam...thankyou so much for commenting on "Mt Kosciusko 2". I agree with your comment, realized that when I was looking through my photos afterwards. But like you said, I'm happy with the c-index result. Thankyou again.
 
"That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me. I am the LORD, and there is none else." Isaiah 45:6 MY GALLERY
 

Logun7


-:¦:-•:*'""*:•.-:¦:-•*Congratulations*•-:¦:-•:*'''''*:•-:¦:- Sam on your fourth place win in the "Framing" contest!!!!


 
every day is a gift......that's why it's called the present!!
 

&mimi


Happy Birthday dear friend!

o0 o0o0 o0 0o00 o0o 0o 0o0 o00oo 00oooo0 <--birthday balloons!
 
~mimi~
 

.Bursa


I visited your gallery and wow you sure do have an artistic flare and so so creative, keep up the good work.
 

.dancer3660


Thanks for the comment on "Personal Pattern"!
 
"They say time changes things, but you really have to change them your self."
 

.Flash1983

Hi Sam thanks for the comment on Hosta's In Bloom" ond day I will have a macro lens and then it will be crystal clear :)
 

::Akeraios


Thanks for your advice on "Fire and Ice"! I have since then learned how to change the terrain for underwater. It occurred to me after I posted that it looked a bit odd to have snow under the water line ...
I'll keep the "rule of thirds" in mind. I hadn't thought of it as much in relation to the sun.
 
There are few situations in life that cannot be honourably settled, and without any loss of time, either by suicide, a bag of gold, or by thrusting a despised antagonist over the edge of a precipice on a dark night. -- Kai Lung
 

::tealeaves


Hi Sam, Thank you so very much for your visit and comments at Tentacles in Triptych ! It had not occurred to me, but you're right! :) Much appreciated!
 
*Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. ~Scott Adams*
 

::Ed1958


Thanks Sam, appreciated your suggestions.
Ed.
 


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