Welcome, belatedly, to Caedes!!

Captain Colossal...There really is NO competition in art...Everyone has his/her own style and motiff, and works according to their skills and creative talents and gifts...Thanks for stopping by...

Hi, I'm so glad you liked the Kayaks. All the colors caught my eye.

Hi Simon, thanks for dropping by Echoes Of A Dream Forgotten & commenting so nicely. I'm so pleased you liked it !
Lauren

thanx for your nice words on airplane:))

love this picture.srength and sensitivity combined-just like a person should be !-your friend,simon(would happily hang on my wall) (Re my honeysuckle bud)
Simon, you've made my day - someone who saw what I did! Kate

Hello Simon, nice to meet you and many thanks for your visit and nice comments on Gossamer Gateway and Happy Birthday from Toronto Luke...very much appreciated.:Pat.

Thank you for visiting The Haunted Commune...

Thanks Simon - I'm glad I haven't bored everyone to tears with my experiments with my new toy, PSE 5. Hopefully the picture is what shines through - as I would hate to think I ever slipped into thinking I can create a silk purse out of a sow's ear! I've wanted to take the Hockney type shot for ages - so I might try to do a (private) series, just to see if I can come up with a shot I feel sums him up! My other side is per David Bailey, but you probably had an inkling of that! Thanks for your encouragement - it means a lot to me. Kate

Thank you for visiting The Ghost at Blue Manor...Always appreciate your comments!

Thank you for visiting/critiquing Star Rider...

Thank you for visiting and commenting "Mental Break". Grazie :-)

Hi Simon, nice to meet you:) thank you for your kind comment on "Witchcraft beach". I don't know what you meant by "beyond" though, I'm dutch:):)

What's the jealousy about? We are proficient at different types of art...Thanks for visiting When the Earth was Young....

Thanks Simon - glad you liked my day out pics of my stroll on a nearby beach! Guess I'm really lucky to have such walks available - but that same view can have waves and rocks coming right over the wall onto the road - and even over the other side - so yes, it can certainly get wild!! I just wish I could get a good shot of that one day. I've tried - even going past police road-blocks to get a good view, but the spray and conditions don't help give one a good photo! Poor old lenses and cameras just can't cope with it! I'll need to get into the police car next time! lol, Kate

ha ha,, thanks for looking at m Nothing Special. (Actually spelled as "Nothins special") :)

Many thanks for the comments on my pieces "Bird-Cherry" and "A Zen Moment". It's highly appreciated. :)

Exit 13....Triskaidekaphobia is a fear (or phobia) of the number 13...or anything having a value of thirteen...I already knew this one being that I was always curious why hotels (and some buildings) do not have a thirteenth floor, or room (or suite) 13, and found out for myself what the terminology was about...Thanks for stopping by!

thanks for the comment on my dog, does he really look like an old pink floyd album cover? thats really a first

I'm really honoured to be added to your list of friends and hope my future postings will live up to your expectations.

- cfr

hi, thanks so much for the kind comment on "dried roses". i appreciate your time and imput.
sky

Thank you very much for those kind words at "Warming up" Simon:)

Hello Simon, thanks for your kind comments on my work:)

Thank you for your thoughtful comment on "The Light to Shine"; it is much appreciated. Thank you, also, for adding me as your friend.

No, your logo does not offend me in any way. :o)

In Christ alone,

Naomi

Thank you for visiting Manhattan Chic 7...

The King of Siam...Actually that picture was taken while Bart was looking up for this mysterious "bug" that only he can see! Damnned if I can! (LOL) Thanks for stopping by!

Thank you for your kind words Simon, I'm glad you liked "Never forget":)

Hi Simon... thanks a lot for taking a look at Tsunami & thanks for your very thoughtful comments. You're right, in no way, shape or form would I call this "fluid". But I had wanted to do something a little bit different from the norm, and different from what I usually post as well. As a matter of fact, I almost called it "Shards" but decided at the last moment to change that, since I felt that was too ordinary.

I actually don't remember why I chose Tsunami :o). Anyway, thanks for dropping by, I really appreciated your visit.

Lauren

Thanks such a bunch for looking at my "Whoops, I duplicated the title..."! :) glad you liked it! :)

Thanks for visiting Artopolis Times - New Abode...Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you Simon, for your kind words on "Solar energy"
Much appreciated !
Kind Regards!
John

Hi there Simon, when i saw this cloud formation comming on at sunset i rushed up to my favorite hill, and was hoping the sun would play it's part in, I Have A Dream, and it did pretty good. Glad you injoyed it. Best wishes, Dwight.

Hi Simon, thanks for the kind words left at Hidden Heart. I'm so glad you liked it. It's also one of my favorites. - Donna

Thank you also for adding me as a friend. I'm glad you like my work. I see you are a painter. You have some really interesting things in your gallery, as well. - Donna

Thanks Simon for adding me to your friends list, i appreciate that, by the way have you seen the gallery of Dunstickin, he lives just up the road in Newcastle UK, i think it's up the road. He has some great images. All the best to you and your loved ones, Dwight.

thanks for the comments, its always appreciated.

-T

Greetings Simon....Thank you so much for your visit to Through the Grapevine , and for your sweet words. It is much appreciated.

And thanks for adding me as a friend :)
~Lori

hello Simon, thank you for your nice comment on "My first" and nice to "meet" you:)

Hoi, Simon!
If I take a look at your gallery, I see a very different kind of images than the usual
images!
So I wonder,do you also really like the ( What is normal ) photo's ?
Thanks for stopping by!
Kind Regards
John

Hi Simon, thanks for your kind comments on Sunshine Bouquet. My mother was a painter and although I've never considered myself to be a visual artist before, I think I learned a lot from her in terms of color and composition. I still have a lot to learn about photography, however.

Hi Simon - and thanks very much for your appreciation of the composition of my panorama pic. You were right, I did want to convey the feeling of space in the picture, hence the top/bottom borders. Even then, I had to crop from the left! Ah well, I'm so glad you like what you see - lands of my grandparents where I was standing - so holds dear memories for me. Kate

Simon, thanks for venturing your impressions on my image, La, je reste. You got it. It was what I had felt as well. The image isn't over exposed either, as some might have thought. It's exactly how stark the light change was. Sometimes the mind's view can be this way. cheers, Quiet

Hi Simon, I am glad you liked my photo 'over the hill' which was taken quite some time ago and when I look at it now I think it is over exposed and lacking saturation, but the composition is not too bad, so thanks for taking the time to comment. I hope my photography has improved a lot since then. :) Patti

hey Simon thanks for your comment on "my Eye" Much appreciated.
-Phil

Thanks Simon for your comment on my "Chicago"

Hi Simon, thanks for the kind comment on "Dreamy", and tell me..what's with the "watch out for 2012"?..Nostradamus or Maya ? :):)

many thanks Simon for the great post you left on my Henry Moore shot - much appreciated.

cheers - Phil

Simon, thank you for your kind words on "Hidden Falls". Much appreciated:-)

Thanks also for your comment on "Prairie Oasis".

That's an unusual idea... Except there aren't many florists around here who'd like my work! ;) just kidding. Thanks for your nice comment on "Caedes: Growing Hearts". :)

Thanks Simon for your kind comments on "At the Giants Feet" & "Mount Rainier Reflected". I really am pleased you like them.

hey simon I appreciate your comment on "pulse".. after hours trying to get the perfect simple water drop I was pleased to get this one. Glad you liked ;]

Thanks very much for your kind comments on Soft Feathers :-)

Hi Simon, thanks for the comments on After the Rain. - Donna

Hello Simon, Thank you for your comments on my pic "sunrise". Dean

Hi Simon, im glad you liked my painting, thanks for leaving me a comment!! Its hard to sell stuff huh?! Jan

Hoi, Simon !
Thanks a lot for your comment on "Totem"
Greetz!
John

Hi Simon!
Glad you've seen a couple of shots from the beach today. My favourite is the liquid silver sand one - as you say, clinical! It just struck me, when I saw it, how metallic it looked - and I just had to capture that look. The sand was wet, the light was quite low, so it just worked! The large view of the beach is accurate! It is quite long and curving - I just wanted to accentuate the curve of the sea wall. One of these days I'll remember to use a small aperture to get the depth of field right!! I keep forgetting, and just shoot away regardless! Thanks for visiting, Kate

Hi,Simon!Many thanks for vewing my "Sunset in Gran Canaria" and thank you for commenting on it!I apreciatte it very much!
Johanna

Hey Simon, thanks for all the nice comments on my recent pics. Happy Valentine's Day!

Hello Simon. It is good to hear from you again. Thanks for the kind comment on "Inverted Globe".

Hi Simon
Glad you see the abstract in my sand shot - so did I. I find it a challenge to myself, to find the abstract in the ordinary - just perks things up a bit for me! I was down at the shore this morning - the road had been closed (into town) - the waves were crashing in - and the wind threatened to push me into the traffic! Fortunately they all know me! So the bus driver stopped when he spotted me in my mad antics and off I came to work! The road was closed for a couple of hours - so many times this winter - it is certainly getting worse... Have a great weekend, Kate

Thanks for your kind comment on "Flow" Simon:)

.........i love the way you have created artwork from something ordinary..........

@
The whole world is a masterpiece of ART !
So everyt little hing is 'art", but you must see it!. I did not created this on,
I'llonly show it to you!
Thank you Simon !
Kind regards!
John

Thanks Simon for your comments on "Layer Upon Layer". I really am pleased that you like it.

Hello Simon...Good morning to you....Many thanks for taking the time to have a look at (CLIFFS) and for your comments, it is very much appreciated....The picture was taken at a place called Porthtowan which is only about a 5 minute drive away from me...I visit the place at least once a week...Thanks again...All the best...Mick.

Thank you Simon

you interest and comments to 'Priory at Dusk' is greatly appreciated!....I have other similar works in my gallery...why don't you take a peek eh!....

cheers for now......Bob

Oh! I'm very glad you liked my "Tour Eiffel"..!!Thanks a lot for your kind comment !...I must say that I like very much your works,very different and original then others .. on caedes..keep smiling..:))

Thanks, Simon for your comments on "Frozen".

Simon, thanks so much for your comments on "Roping the Wind"!

Hey Simon....Thanks bunches for checking out Into the Mystic , and for your sweet comments. I'm so glad you liked it :)
Lori

Me again ....Thanks Simon, for visiting Spun Honey Rose , and for your lovely comments, and adding it to your favs. I so appreciate it :)

Thank you for visiting Manhattan Chic 8....Glad you enjoyed it...

Many thanks, Simon for your kind comment on my "Tour Eiffel"...very glad you liked!!...Have a great day!!

Hi simon, thanks for your comment on after the rain! im glad you liked that one! i did too :-) Jan

Your kind words helped brighten up my day again Simon:) Glad you liked "Setting the mood"

Hello, thank you so much for your recent time to comment on Slow Dreamy Flow!
Much appreciated.
JuneBug

Thanks Simon:) glad you liked "Enlightened"..with my spiritual "outlook" on life(lol) I'm really curious about what 2012 will bring actually:) (yes..you made me think about it..lol)

Thanks for the nice comments on Rocks and Water, Simon. I'm so glad you liked it. -Donna

Hi Simon
Thanks so much for your compliments on my pics. Means a lot to me to know someone sees my efforts at something different! I have such a low threshhold of boredom - its nice to know someone else does too! The birds give endless fun at present, getting their plumage, mating up and building nests - its non-stop activity! Just what we need for February! lol Thanks a lot for your support - it is much appreciated. Kate

Thanks for your kind comment on "Feel", Simon:)

:-) thank you

Thank you for commenting on "Evap".

Hi Simon
Glad you like my Blue Forest. Its so strange the different number of pictures everyone sees in it. It is basically two shots of patterns in the sand, just changed colour to blue. To me it looks sort of Egyptian with a starry night! Glad you dropped in! Kate
PS Please tell me - are you left-handed?

Thank you Simon - I'm flattered by your praise for my 10 minute pastel drawing. I think we did about 6 that afternoon - quite exhausting! Nice to see you, Kate

Thanks for your kind words on "Fusion",Simon:)

hi simon, i think the tiger needs to get his teeth whitened. glad you liked it. thanks for writing. jen

Thanks Simon. Yes, my Big Fuel Guzzlers sent a message which you received. Living as I do on this small Island, I am so aware of what would happen if we no longer received life-line services from the mainland. We are pretty vulnerable! These tanks mean buses, planes, cars, ferries, central heating etc etc - and we all want those things. Our deliveries come by sea, these tanks get filled up and distributed around the Islands. Without them, there would be no poulation here in a generation. Daunting thought! At an artistic level, these things are walked past every day by people not giving them a glance. Yet as you say, there is beauty as well as function in them - even the lovely rust lines, reflecting the angles of the steps and bars holding them. Thanks for seeing these things with me, Kate

Well thank you Simon...for catching up on my work in such a flattering and kind manner:)
btw..uninhabited can be really..really..great sometimes:))

Hi Simon
Thanks so much for your support and great critiques on my photos. As to working on a newspaper - I wish! I seem to have a varied style, but I think I am always attracted to a 'difference' somewhere - be it style, shapes, shadows, colours - or candid people shots. I guess I have an aversion to being classified and boxed away somewhere as a certain kind of photographer - but I guess I'm in the set of non-sets!! So boxed anyway! You mentioned Mondrian - who is one of my positive favourite artists. Such mastery of structure, proportion and colour - if only I could be as good! My aim is to create the best photograph, which catches the imagination as well as being skillfully done - and without artificial aids like PhotoShop. This one was just as I saw it - ah well, will keep going - like you! Good luck to you with your art - it is thought provoking and full of passion - good! Kate

Thanks Simon! Glass and Light is probably a photo I'll never be able to recreate! The light coming through that old glass was simply magic! Kate

Thanks Simon - glad you like my little greenfinches! They are very fair weather friends, greenfinches. Loads of them in the garden for a few weeks, then they disappear off somewhere else! Still, they have lovely flashes of yellow and are feisty little things. Kate

I'm honoured to have been added to your list of friends and hope I eventually post something which justifies it.

- cfr

Hello Simon
Yes, I liked the way the grasses flowed and intertwined with one another in Bluegrass. It seemed musical to me in a rhythmical way. I just adjusted the colour by 'removing' red and green (if I remember correctly) and de-saturated the edges, to keep the focus in the middle (all in PSE 5). Just a simple image, but quite calm I think? Kate

Hi Si old mate
Thanks for your very nice comment on " Wave your wand for me golden girl " I've left a recent comment on that piece of yours " austerity " hope u enjoyed the feedback, vice versa !!
Catch u later Phil

Thank you for visiting/critiquing The Haunted Temple...Always appreciate your words of support!

Hi Simon, nice to see you again! Thanks for the nice comments on Ft. Ross Point. Yes, I did notice how the gulls formed a triangle. I'd like to say I planned the shot that way, but I know you'd see through me. ;) -Donna

Thank you so much for adding me to your Friends list...It's so good to see you back again......bigtime hugs of welcome......Verena

Hi Simon, thanks for adding me to your friends list...have a great weekend.:Pat.

thanks for the comments
:)