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Goldfinch
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Uploaded: 09/23/08 1:24 PM GMT
Goldfinch
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This is a picture of a male Goldfinch which I took about three weeks back at Nature Preserve. I think I need to address a few things here and don't know where else to to do it here at Caedes so will do it in this upload. First I want to thank Mimi and anybody else responsible for making me "Artist of The Month". I am very thrilled and honored for this to be bestowed on me. Trust me it has been my membership here at Caedes and the wonderful and sincere friends i have met here that have made me a better photographer. I have had a medical condition for just over a year now. I have only told a couple of friends here about it. In Spring of 2007 I was diagnosed with cancer in my lympnodes on my throat. I had radiation and chemo treatments in summer of 2007 and appeared to eradicate it. This past spring my cancer Dr sent me for a CTscan and it was found that it reappeared again. He sent me to London Ontario to a cancer surgeon to have surgery to get rid of it as that is only option now. The Dr in London sent me for pictures and found evidence of cancer in my head. A week ago Friday i had surgery in London to take a biopsy of a tumor in my pituitary gland in my head. This biopsy came back benign...cancer free...which was very good news. Now i am to have surgery on my neck to remove cancerous lympnodes on Oct 8. This is a very serious surgery as these lympnodes are wrapped around my caroited artery and there are serious risks involved...but no other option. I hope i didnot lay too much on people here...i have been positive through this. I don't see the point in getting depressed as it would not do any good...i am not losing sleep. The unfortunate sideffects from this are very frustrating to me as I have lost a lot of weight and am weak. As far as the Artist Of Month honor...I know people have left comments for a bio there. last week i was spending my days out at friends place on Lake Erie recovering from the surgery and went into their computer and seen i was selected for this honor. I am not sure where to put bio ther but will attempt to... Gerry...
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::Toto_san
09/23/08 6:15 PM GMT
Gerry, thank you for your honest lines. I think you deserve this title. I went through your gallery and I enjoyed to explore each details of nature's beauty. I wish you best of health and may the Lord protect you during the surgery. Otherwise this shot is wonderful and goes straight into my favs. Many thanks for sharing and God bless you.
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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
Thank you very much for this wonderful picture GErry! I wish you a lot of strength during your operation and after it! I'm a positive thinker too and I will send a lot of positive energy to you! I know what it is!
Nick
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Gerry, only a few friends at Caedes know that my wife is suffering from cancer for a couple of years now. A couple of months ago her medical situation became suddenly worse.
In my country we have the saying: "One doesn't suffer from cancer alone." Think I know therefore where you're going through!
Wish you from the bottom of my heart 'All the best' my friend. You'll be in my prayers. God bless.
Warm Regards, Cornelius.
PS: congrats of course with your election of Artist of the Month.
In my country we have the saying: "One doesn't suffer from cancer alone." Think I know therefore where you're going through!
Wish you from the bottom of my heart 'All the best' my friend. You'll be in my prayers. God bless.
Warm Regards, Cornelius.
PS: congrats of course with your election of Artist of the Month.
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Gerry,
We have never met or spoken before but I will say that my prayers will be with you. It is a great thing to stay positive because like you said there is no point in feeling deppressed. I also have a friend that has cancer, his is through out his lungs and chest he is getting radiation now. Its not an easy thing to go through but your a strong person and I can tell. Keep taking wonderful and beautiful shots. This way you can lighten your days and everyone elses.
Your Friend, Leo
We have never met or spoken before but I will say that my prayers will be with you. It is a great thing to stay positive because like you said there is no point in feeling deppressed. I also have a friend that has cancer, his is through out his lungs and chest he is getting radiation now. Its not an easy thing to go through but your a strong person and I can tell. Keep taking wonderful and beautiful shots. This way you can lighten your days and everyone elses.
Your Friend, Leo
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Leo
Such a sweet, & colourful upload Gerry it reminds me of some bird prints I saw a long ago !
I wish you all the best with your operation many people here will be thinking of you I'm sure.
Enjoy life. :o) .. Phil
I wish you all the best with your operation many people here will be thinking of you I'm sure.
Enjoy life. :o) .. Phil
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Big brother's watching you :o) A mistreated dog should try to leave a deposit on their masters best carpet, after all it's important to establish who's boss ... Welcome to the last resort. :o)
Gerry, you fully deserve the honour as this latest image shows.
I also wish you all the best for a full recovery.
I also wish you all the best for a full recovery.
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Beautiful capture Gerry, so sorry to learn what you are going through. Positive thoughts and prayers coming your way. Nancy
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Frank Scully
Hi Gerry,
I am so sorry to hear of your medical problems, but I really have to admire your courage. I don't know that I would be that sound of mind. I will keep you in my prayers daily. You are an asset to this sight with your wonderful pictures, and I can only dream of taking shots like yours. All my best to you, and you deserve the honor here at Caedes.
Jimbob
I am so sorry to hear of your medical problems, but I really have to admire your courage. I don't know that I would be that sound of mind. I will keep you in my prayers daily. You are an asset to this sight with your wonderful pictures, and I can only dream of taking shots like yours. All my best to you, and you deserve the honor here at Caedes.
Jimbob
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Very good view of the bird with nice plants,the colors and clarity are very good too,overall the photo is very nice.Good luck with your operation and hope you will recover soon.
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Splenderifical sir!! A wee more framing, not much, could spark this even more?? A sensational American Gold Finch!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round??
I had this beautiful capture in voting and have added it to my favorites. My prayers are with you in your battle with cancer. One thing that has helped me is constantly reminding myself there is always hope, no matter what doctors say or how badly you feel. Good luck to you and I'm looking forward to more wonderful posts.
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That really hit me where I live Gerry. I wasn't expecting that. I was looking at the beauty of the bird and could almost imagine it singing. After reading your narrative, I can see why it is singing. It is to honor you and your strength. I always figured you were a straight forward nuts and bolts kind of guy. Now I know you are. I can only imagine possessing even a ounce of the courage you display.
God be with you and your honor as Artist of the Month was long overdue.
Tick
God be with you and your honor as Artist of the Month was long overdue.
Tick
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows. The Ghost
Gerry, this Goldfinch is so vibrant and alive and reminds me of you!
May your recovery be uneventful and here is hoping that you are back shooting the outdoors and bringing it to us in no time at all.
May your recovery be uneventful and here is hoping that you are back shooting the outdoors and bringing it to us in no time at all.
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~mimi~
Beautiful capture of this stunning bird. Fabulous contrasting colors and crispness.
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This shot is beautiful gerry! the clarity, the colour, the composition, into my faves. Congrats on artist of the month again!! Good luck on October 8th, your positive attitude will get you through!
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This is yet another example of why you are artist of the month - it is simply supberb. a joy to see. Thank you for sharing this and your story with us.
You will have many thoughts with you on Oct 8 - mine included, and I have no doubt you will be back to full strength before too long. Warmest regards.
You will have many thoughts with you on Oct 8 - mine included, and I have no doubt you will be back to full strength before too long. Warmest regards.
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
Ill see you at ojibway soon my friend,, Trish and i prayes have been yours for a long time now...
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This photo is an example of how you're handling your situation...as a strong and vibrant personality through the trials of the thistles and thorns that life can present. My thoughts and energies are with you, and your upbeat and positive outlook on life will serve you well.
Congratulations again on being chosen for the Artist of the Month, and since I was one that called you on your lack of biography I certainly excuse you now.
Stay as strong as you sound in this narrative and as dynamic as that beautiful bird you've given us, Mr. P.
:)PJ
Congratulations again on being chosen for the Artist of the Month, and since I was one that called you on your lack of biography I certainly excuse you now.
Stay as strong as you sound in this narrative and as dynamic as that beautiful bird you've given us, Mr. P.
:)PJ
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We don’t make art to show someone what something looks like. All this requires is eyes (or a lens). Art is supposed to have meaning, emotion, power, or magic. Alan & Mario "FourThirds"
A friend of mine here on caedes recently notified me of this post and asked me to please pray for you. I absolutely did and will make it top priority to take time out as well on oct 8 to lift you up. God is in the healing business and i pray he lifts this burden from you. Your photography truly is superb and i have faith you will regain your strength and weight soon. Your positive attitude is extremely admirable and i thank your for your openness with us.
-Emily
-Emily
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This is a lovely capture of this beautiful bird. The colour, lighting, composition and clarity are all spot on! Well done, fav'd and thanks for sharing!
Ann
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I think every life is touched someday, some way with cancer. I can name a dozen people I know that have 'had' it. They are now cancer free. Anything is always possible. Hang in their, Gerry, and we'll all be thinking of you while you recover. This is a wonderful post, btw, Gerry. Another wonderfully executed and presented photo.
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*Les (&purmusic)
gerry.....as a cancer survivor i would say be positive and get done with whatever your treatment includes. i always thought of chemo and radiation as good thinks like pac men eating up bad cells. ....... your picture is superb! the bird is great but so is the rest of the scene. forget about writing to anyone. if looking at the site makes you feel good, do it. i'll be thinking of you! jen
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sorry if i don't comment on each of your pictures. to those of you who comment so often, i can't imagine how you get it done! i for one am always extremely grateful for the kind comments and suggestions that you make.
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a wonderful capture and I really do enjoy your gallery and wish you the best:)
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I'm glad you told us of this. We are your family and can offer support and friendship. If and when you feel like it, I would love to know about your life in the form of a Bio. The bird is one of the best I have seen. It is a keep-pah. Stay strong and stay positive. keep us informed.
Pat
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Gerry, if anyone deserves the artist of the month award it is you, this beautiful image proves it! Excellent work!
My thaughts and prayers are with you my friend. Good luck on Oct 8, we will all be thinking of you!
Faved this beautiful image!
My thaughts and prayers are with you my friend. Good luck on Oct 8, we will all be thinking of you!
Faved this beautiful image!
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Outstanding photo Gerry. More important, My prayers will be with you as you go through this difficult time. I wish you all the best and a speedy recovory. October 8th is also the day I go to see my heart doctor to see if my heart muscle is getting stronger.
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That's so perfect it could be in a nature book! I'm so glad you shared with us all that you are going through. We'll be lifting you up in prayer and hope you get your strength back very soon. God bless! Hilda
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All of earth is crammed with heaven And every bush aflame with God But only those who see take off their shoes. - Elizabeth Barrett Browning<p>
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Fantastic Capture of Color, Clarity and DETAIL Gerry.
Thanks for Sharing this Incredible Capture.
Faved !
E J
Thanks for Sharing this Incredible Capture.
Faved !
E J
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If it's any consolation Jerry my brother had some thing similar to your condition,Treatment was radiation then chemo then surgery he went on to live a further ten years leading a near normal life until he died aged 82..So get well soon Bonny lad..Richie.Oh and that's a great pic you've uploaded..
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Just want to say:
1 - congratulations for being artist of the month!
2 - seeing this photograph, you should be artist of the year!
3 - reading your story...GET WELL GERRY!
Paul
1 - congratulations for being artist of the month!
2 - seeing this photograph, you should be artist of the year!
3 - reading your story...GET WELL GERRY!
Paul
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If you can't find the words, you may as well shoot it...
GET WELL, DEAREST FRIEND, AND PLEASE MAKE IT VERY QUICKLY !!!!
I AND BORIS THE DOG ARE WITH YOU ALL THE TIME - LIKE MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE FOR YOU CONSTANTLY.
I AND BORIS THE DOG ARE WITH YOU ALL THE TIME - LIKE MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE FOR YOU CONSTANTLY.
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With all my love and respect,
Marzena
Thought I'd try to catch up on what's been posted by friends here at Caedes. Been going through several gallerys in that effort. Got around to yours Gerry and this image just blew me away. Came here right away to comment on what I honestly ... I mean HONESTLY consider to be one of the finest bird postings on the site. Needless to say when I got here your narrative came as a complete surprise to me. I'm very sorry to hear of all your medical problems but was very heartened with how you're handling it all with that POSITIVE attitude. That kind of attitude is what got me through my open-heart surgery earlier this year. So my friend I'm wishing you the best and praying you beat this thing completely. Now I'll click that "favorite" button above to save this superb piece of photography.
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Just an old "Grampa" who still has a Kodak "Box" camera kicking around the attic ... learning and enjoying the wonders of modern digital photography.
Gerry.. I just read the words above (respect). I just surfed through your galery because I enjoy doing this. Thank you for your piece of nature. Mich
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