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Artist Spotlight # 33

Submitted by mimi 06/04/08 2:18 AM GMT

Nominated by popular vote, I present the next artist to be spotlighted. Her username is defined as any of various insects of the order Phasmida, including the leaf insects and walking sticks, especially common in tropical areas and resembling foliage in color and form.
Here is PJ or 'peej' as she is known to her close friends. Please visit her gallery and leave some words of praise.

Wow! I'm bowled over by the idea of being AOTM, but I'm learning to live with it! I can't thank all of the people who have been supportive of my work: the list would go on and on and besides all of you know who you are and just how much you mean to me, as I have expressed my thanks to you personally. The comments and attention of all who view my uploads have kept me going here and have enhanced my life immensely. Also being privileged to view the work of my fellow Caedesians has helped me gain progress as well. I do want to make sure and thank *caedes for providing such a wonderful environment for artists to expand and express themselves. It's been a sometimes frustrating but in the end always an enriching experience and for as long as it continues I hope to be here as well. My real name is PJ Kinney-Lorenz, and I really do live in the north country of New Hampshire, and I really can fly *smile*. I have three wonderful kids and I am married to Patrick. I know that has caused some confusion in the past as I actually hijacked Pat's account, one which was started back in 2004 at my daughter's recommendation.

My equipment consists of: a Canon Rebel XTi 10.1 megapixel, the 18-55mm kit lens that came with it, a Tamron 70-300 telephoto and two recent additions; a 60mm macro lens and a 10-18mm wide angle lens that I have yet to fully utilize. My "stealth" camera is a Sony SuperShot 8.1 megapixel with a Zeiss lens. Of course I have various and sundry tools to help me on this photographic journey, not the least of which is my post processing buddy, Photoshop CS3. I shoot all of my Canon shots in RAW and rather than trust the JPEG that comes out of the camera, I enjoy the flexibility that PS provides as a digital darkroom.

My father is a shutterbug and he opened this door of artistic expression to me with his constant vigilence in shooting film and saving all of it to a slide format. He has shots taken many years ago that look like they were taken yesterday. M grandmother gave me my first camera when I was 7 years old, and I've never really been without some sort of photographic device from that time to this. It's only been since I have had the time to do so that I've grown serious about it over the last few years, but

it's "in my blood". And I will confess here that I feel most comfortable behind the lens rather than in front of it! I do have other interests, although they have taken a back seat in the last few years, and that includes drawing, music, reading and several types of needlework in addition to a serious addiction to keeping myself healthy and on my feet through a hodgepodge of exercise regimens. I was asked which one of my images is my personal favorite, and at the moment I'd have to say that "Warming Rays" ranks right up there. It was such a special moment for me personally, and one that drew me even deeper into this art form and into the world around me.

Photography keeps me connected and alive and aside from my family and friends is a most important facet of my life. Thank you all again.

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::Hottrockin
06/04/08 11:52 PM GMT
wOOt!! wOOt!!

Way to go PJ!! BIG hugz and a BIG congrats on your AS!! VERY krazy kool!!
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A NOTE TO ALL MY FRIENDS: I WILL BE COMMENTING LESS ON PEOPLE IN MY “FRIENDS” LIST SO AS TO MAKE TIME FOR VIEWING ALL “NEW IMAGES” AND ENCOURAGING OTHER PEOPLE OF WHOM I MAY NOT KNOW OR ARE NEW TO THE SITE. I WILL STILL VIEW EVERY IMAGE OF MY FRIENDS AND STILL COMMENT ON SOME IF I CAN GIVE A GOOD CRITIQUE OR MENTION WHAT I LIKE OR FEEL IS REALLY WORKIN’ WELL IN THE IMAGE. AS FAR AS MY IMAGES IF YOU HAVE A COMMENT ON HOW I CAN IMPROVE AN IMAGE I REALLY WANT TO HEAR ABOUT THAT SO AS TO LEARN AND BETTER MYSELF.
.SatCom
06/04/08 11:54 PM GMT
Super job PJ. AS couldn't have gone to a better person. I am just so excited for you.

PAul
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Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter. - Ansel Adams
::JEdMc91
06/04/08 11:59 PM GMT
Yes PJ! You deserve it :-)
Nice gallery you have and my fav is Warming Rays as well :-)
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Music's the medicine of the mind. ~John A. Logan
.427cobraAC
06/05/08 12:17 AM GMT
Congratulations PJ!! I'm glad to see you were chosen this month.
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And the Lord said "Go Sox"
.Con_
06/05/08 12:48 AM GMT
Yes! I, too, feel you deserve this acknowledgment! :o)
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::jeenie11
06/05/08 1:36 AM GMT
awesome! we're not supposed to say that. but! you my dear, are an artist. you are a friend who tries things, one who cheers us up and comes to the aid when others are down. your creations, whether they be beautiful snow covered country clubs or lilacs are always a delight.
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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! Please Visit My Gallery
::100k_xle
06/05/08 1:36 AM GMT
Fantastic PJ !
Glad to see you get your 15 minutes of Fame.
That's what they say In Show Biz. LOL. You know what I mean.
Your most Deserving. Not only for your Images but always Ready to Help anyone that ask. Thanks for being a Great Friend and being there when I need you.
Standing Ovation and Pop The Cork !


E J
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::LynEve
06/05/08 2:36 AM GMT
Congratulations PJ !!
Well deserved and I am delighted for you.
Your work is always a pleasure and your enthusiasm an inspiration :)
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
::laurengary
06/05/08 2:56 AM GMT
Big congratulations PJ !! I'm so glad to see you receive this honor... one you definitely deserve ! You always come up with something unexpected, like the great perspective on your photograph titled "Clickety Clack."
Enjoy your well deserved honor hon !
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I've got amnesia & deja vu at the same time. I think I've forgotten this before ! ......CLICK TO SAVE LIVES ! .......MY GALLERY
::wheedance
06/05/08 3:11 AM GMT
I'm so glad to see you spotlighted here! You are someone who is always encouraging, always reaching out and always willing to help. And of course you are amazingly talented! One of the best things about Caedes is the wonderful people we meet and I'll always be grateful it brought about our friendship. Can't wait to see you in DC and hope others can join us! Congratulations!!!!!!
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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> mygallery
::0930_23
06/05/08 4:34 AM GMT
It is about time you were honored. I was surprised because I just assumed you had been honored before I came to this site. You have been one of those that has helped me understand what really seperates a photo from a snapshot. When I am down, you get me up. I appreciate that immensely. I really appreciate all the Avies you have produced for me. You are a master at that. Thanks. I still like the Green Eyed Lady. Congratulations PJ and best of wishes to your and your family. They must be proud as well.

Tick
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows. The Ghost
::JQ
06/05/08 6:31 AM GMT
way to go missus, you deserve this, and its long overdue. enjoy your month of fame! :-) and many congratulations to you!! Jan x
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::solita17
06/05/08 7:18 AM GMT
Alright and way to go!!! Congratulations, Lady PJ, you SO deserve this honor as Photographic Ambassador of Northern New England. Your images never fail to amaze me, and your words of praise and encouragement are an indelible part of my Caedes experience. Enjoy!
mary
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"If I dream I shall be real, or really myself..." Robert Penn Warren
::casechaser
06/05/08 8:57 AM GMT
PJ, I am really very happy for you. This is a richly deserved recognition of both your art and your dedication to the site. Congratulations!
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.Jhihmoac
06/05/08 10:34 AM GMT
Couldn't happen to a nicer Phazzy! Congrats!!!
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"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
::kodo34
06/05/08 11:19 AM GMT
Congratulations PJ .
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....Dreamstime..... Art is born of the observation and investigation of nature.
::bean811
06/05/08 1:55 PM GMT
Congrats Peej!!! It was only a matter of time! You are so well deserving of this honor and it couldn't have happened to a nicer person. I've always enjoyed following your work and trading thoughts and comments. Enjoy the limelight!!
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One item on my "bucket list" is to visit every National Park in the United States. So far, 2 are in the book. Please check out my website for all my shots from Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.
::Joanie
06/05/08 2:26 PM GMT
Way to go girl! I knew you'd make it here soon! You know of course how I love all your works and have for a long time. You're a very dear friend and I still have the avies you made me!..lol..I'm so proud and happy for you PJ. Keep us enlightened with your beautiful works!
Love, Joanie
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Love and live!
.mesmerized
06/05/08 2:38 PM GMT
Dear PJ, I am so glad to see this has finally happened for you...loooong overdue IMO...a great gal with a great gallery...you are an inspiration to many with your consistently beautiful works and consistency in helpfulness and friendly but astute comments on the works of others...enjoy all the accolades you so richly deserve...congratulations!
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::egggray
06/05/08 2:41 PM GMT
I have been waiting to see you in the Spotlight PJ. I am thrilled for you, and you certainly deserve this honor. Your gallery is amazing. Thank you for sharing part of your life with us. Hugs from me, It is great having you as a friend....Gregg.
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::braces
06/05/08 2:57 PM GMT
I assumed you had already been AOTM ages ago so you definitely deserve to be now. Your work is tremendous and I always value your comments on my own work. Well done and congratulations.
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"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
.rozem061
06/05/08 4:51 PM GMT
Finally........And well deserved !!!
Congratulations, PJ!!!
John
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MY PHOTOGRAFIC VISION... I am not an artist, I only let you see with my eyes...!
.angelledaemon
06/05/08 5:50 PM GMT
Go, PJ, go!! You are the woman!!!! You deserve it, Girlfriend!!
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Angelle "I aim to Misbehave." Malcom Reynolds...Serenity
::Dunstickin
06/05/08 6:19 PM GMT
it's about bloody time...I nominated you 'years' ago!!!lol..

it couldn't have happened to a nicer person...you are so very willing to help other's ..and I include myself in that club!...

Your pictures are always well presented with a variety of subjects!....and I, for one always look forward to seeing them!...reap the reward sweetheart...you are queen for a while...so sit on that throne!...

♥Bob
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* To Believe in myself and have faith in my Photography * OwdBob'sGallery
.rotcivski
06/05/08 11:53 PM GMT
PJ you are great and this honor is well deserved. Keep it up. WOW!!!!!!!

Vic
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::razorjack51
06/06/08 3:00 AM GMT
Hey!! Way to go PJ!! It couldn't happen to a sweeter, more deserving person!! I've always admired your photographic skills!! Enjoy it sweetie!! I always knew you'd achieve this honor! =)
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::marcaribe
06/06/08 9:24 AM GMT
Congratulations P.J.

For some reason I was under the mistaken impression you had been named "Artist of the Month" years ago. All I can say is no one deserves it more...

All your photo's are true works of Art. You take the time and get to know new members helping them find their way around the site.

Always a positive word for every photo....even if it's only to say "I like the color of that plate. Perhaps I should attend your Ms Manners School of Photo Critique Etiquette, but I have picked up a few tricks of the trade from you.

I never knew what Phasmida meant
until Mimi wrote her intro...I thought it was a cosmic outer space word for galaxy, star, nebula or something to do with the Cosmos.

May you have many more happy years of beautiful
picture taking!

~Diane
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::twinkel
06/06/08 7:02 PM GMT
Concrats dear PJ you really deserve this:))
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laughter is the best medicine.
::jswgpb
06/06/08 8:12 PM GMT
WOOOHOOOO.........dances around with the Scarecrow and the Tin Man........BIG party for you in OZ here........hope you can make it. :) :) I am sooooo overjoyed my FAVORITE Fairy got this honor. It is well deserved sweetie and I'm so happy for you. You do wonderful work and I always look forward to see what you'll come up with next. Congrats my dear friend and enjoy it while you can.........it don't last long. ROFL :) Fly on up here to OZ and we'll boogie around the Emerald City....it's all yours. :) The Lion
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Always remember - Follow the Yellow Brick Road, it will lead you to the Emerald City and OZ A very nice place to be. Trust me on this one, I live there. The Lion **** MY CAEDES GALLERY****Another Site I'm AT - MY DA HOME PAGE
::Foxfire66
06/06/08 10:19 PM GMT
WELL!!!!!!!!!!!
It's about time!!!!!
Congrats My Lady!! Very deserving. You are a magnificant artist, and one of the most helpful members of our Great Caedes community!!

WELL DONE!!!
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.corngrowth
06/07/08 10:05 AM GMT
Great to hear PJ that you have become artist of the month. Well deserved. My congratulations.
Regards, Cornelius.
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Cornelius was here! (lol) Click HERE to see his work!
::m0rnstar
06/07/08 2:45 PM GMT
Oh PJ it's finally your time! You've worked so hard and been through some tough spots and great times and come out glorious haven't you??? You soo deserve this and I'm so pleased for you! I remember on one of my first visits to the Caedes website I downloaded this one of yours: Summer Camp

Like Randy said "wOOt wOOt" girl! Congrats my friend! I am so looking forward to meeting you here in my neck-o-the-woods!

~*Mary*~



Edit - can't get the link to actually be a LINK to your Summer Camp but I hope others will search on it and take a look! ;)

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::marilynjane
06/07/08 3:58 PM GMT
Hello P.J.

I have noticed over the past yr...and perhaps before that...that you have risen to a new level of popularity...one couldn't help but take note of this...and I am accrediting all of this success to the marvelous talents you have developed...talents that have drawn many fans to your side...and they are many!! But beyond all of this...you have earned these accolades through your continuous display of beauty...through your gorgeous presentations of wonderful... beautiful... and interesting compositional work!!

I salute you for this...I have taken notice of your great eagerness to help others throughout the site...and appreciate others who do the same...this is admirable...;o)) You have mastered the 'tricks' of the trade...as it were...and you portray these well...such as the artistic avatars you have generously shared with many...very...very nice...indeed! Fun for all...I am amazed at your ingenuity in creating these very unique avatars...people love them !!...so do I...;o))

I feel and join in... with your many fans...that you have more than earned this honor of the month...to celebrate in the bright light of 'Center Stage'...and...as Queen of this 'special time'...

I have enjoyed my travels through your lovely gallery... and discovered many of your works... works that are quite famously done...I might add...but was drawn especially to the beauty of 'Contestant # 2'...and 'Warming Rays'...both exquisite in their qualities....very good job PJ....hope you win... my friend!

I hope you truly enjoy your time in the sun...because indeed...it really has been earned!! ;o))

Marilyn
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.alexis518
06/07/08 4:53 PM GMT
Many congratulations, PJ. You have produced many truly fine images for this site. And even more your neverending support and help for others puts you over the top for this recognition.
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Much of the beauty in life is found in people who care.
=ppigeon
06/07/08 9:21 PM GMT
Congrats PJ!
Many works for the next days ;-)
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-Pierre-
::tigger3
06/07/08 10:58 PM GMT
Hey P.J. So sorry I'm at the bottom of this list. Just now saw who got ATOM! Whohoooooooo! Way to go and your so derserving. Always so willing to help others and your works are always so creative and well done.
sandi♥
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.cynlee
06/07/08 11:45 PM GMT
Goodness gracious! I have been so occupied with various and sundry matters that it has taken me this long to see this on the main page! PJ, you have been a constant friend from soon after I came to Caedes. You have inspired and encouraged me and many others and it is always a pleasure to view your new posts. I know that you have a deep love and enthusiasm for photography and strive for perfection and it comes through in your images. You also make wonderful icons and avies for people and are very giving of your time and energy.

Of your many wonderful posts, some of my favorites are 'Basket Full of Sweet Peppers', Two Bits, Country Club, Sailing, Sweet Summertime, Mini Callies, Down the Lazy River, just to name but a few.

I am most happy to have met you, learned from you, viewed your wonderful posts and am excited about meeting you in DC!
Congratulations, Ms. PJ on this recognition by the Caedesian communitiy! I applaud your wonderful talent and artistry! :)
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.OrchidLadyLinda
06/08/08 5:07 AM GMT
~ CONGRATS dear PJ! Just happened to see the AOTM now. Soooo very well deserved and I too thought you had achieved this long before I came here. You were the first friend I made here and I've admired your interesting and wonderful work from day one. I have so many of your shots on my HD that it's impossible to try and choose the favs, but all your glorious autumn shots really made me feel less homesick in fall after moving here to south FL. Your flowers are gorgeous and aside from your lovely new lilacs, I love when your outstanding daylily 'Glowing Softly' hits my wallpaper screen. You're never afraid to experiment and find the most interesting things to shoot or create. A true artist in every way...and one of the friendliest and most helpful people here at Caedes. Enjoy your month!
~Linda
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~Seek the wonder of every day~ ***** My Gallery
::DigiCamMan
06/08/08 6:32 AM GMT
PJ my love (sorry Pat...gotta share) I am so happy to see you get this. If anyone on this site deserves it it's you. Your tireless dedication and your loyalty goes beyond description. As one of my truest friends and supporters you honor me more than I deserve and now that honor is returned to you and deservedly so. I bow and honor the Queen of the photo. They say you can't hug the Queen...I break tradition and give you an extra large hug. All hail the Queen!
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::gerryp
06/08/08 10:00 AM GMT
PJ...I am very happy for you!! it is well deserved...as you mentioned this website...Caedes...is a wonderful platform for all artists and enriches one's journey in more ways then one. Thank You for being here...gerry
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::SEFA
06/08/08 4:01 PM GMT
Congratulations PJ to the more then well deserved AOTM! I have admired your photos since my first day here at Caedes. I am so happy for you!
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.s0050463
06/08/08 5:07 PM GMT
Also From me PJ! Congratulations! You are the first person who welcomed me on Caedes, and since then on you are really my friend, so helpful, so professional, so kind, so everything positif! You really deserve this title. Thank you very much!

Nick
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.TheWhisperer
06/08/08 6:51 PM GMT
Congratulations PJ for being elected the Artist of the month - well over due I feel. And thank you for your recent help with my avie. Brilliant gallery which depicts the world through your eye and lens, and what a wonderful world that is. Well done!
Ann
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.snap_shot
06/08/08 7:38 PM GMT
Mimi,
It takes a lot of imagination to be a good photogragher.you need less imagination to be a painter because you can invent things.but in photography everything is so ordinary;it takes alot of looking before you learn to see the extraordinary.I think your images are extraordinary. You are a true artist.
CONGRATULATIONS SNAP_ SHOT
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.Donna68
06/09/08 6:52 AM GMT
Well done my friend, a well deserved spotlight, you know your work is loved. :-)
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::fogz
06/09/08 7:18 PM GMT
congratulations PJ!!! ....so pleased you have been nominated! ...couldn't have happened to a nicer person - you keep us all sane and make us laugh every day besides giving us so many excellent photographs to look at - you never know what you will find when PJ posts a pic - you experiment in all quarters and show humour and passion in your photography! well done my friend!!! ...and cheers! ;)
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"Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile" .... mygallery
::rp64
06/09/08 7:28 PM GMT
Better late than never, I guess - congrats PJ! This is truly a well deserved honor! Enjoy your 15 minutes of fame!

Rich
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"'Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW! What a ride!"'
.scorpie
06/10/08 11:11 AM GMT
Congratulations PJ, I always look forward to your posts. This honour is well deserved.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
.heidlerr
06/10/08 11:16 PM GMT
Congratulations Ms PJ! I very proud to see that your wonderful images have awarded you this time in the spot light. Your images have been an inspiration to me and enticed me to journey to your neck of the woods for one of the best vacations of my life. Thanks for sharing the beauty of the North Eastern US with us. If you get back to the Shelburne area see if you can find my stone cold heart. I left it on the shore of Lake Champlain. Take Bostwick Rd beside the museum and follow it to Lake Rd. It's on the shore near the covered bridge North of the steps. Enjoy your time in the lime light. Your images are amazing.
Russ
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Anything that excites me for any reason, I will photograph; not searching for unusual subject matter, but making the commonplace unusual. Edward Weston
::PamParson
06/10/08 11:57 PM GMT
CONGRATULATIONS PJ!!!
Finally. This is a very well-deserved honor. YOur images are always a pleasure to view. And it is a pleasure to have met you on this wonderful site. Thanks for all of the wonderful words of encouragement you have given to me, and enjoy your month of fame!!! woohoo!!! Cheers my friend ~ Pam
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"Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you" ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
::kwaters
06/11/08 4:38 PM GMT
Congratulations to you - a very well deserved recognition! I have always enjoyed both your photos and your encouraging words!
Kat
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.minicoopermellie
06/11/08 6:03 PM GMT
YAY!!! congrats! you deserve it
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.21citrouilles
06/11/08 6:52 PM GMT
Congrats on this spotlight my dear friend! You fully deserve this recognition, and I'm very glad for you. Josette :)
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.ekowalska
06/12/08 9:27 AM GMT
Congratulations PJ! Your work and your talent is truely worthy of this praise. Your outstanding images and participation on the site earned you this position of honour. Your warm spirit and kind words have made you a friend to all who have encountered you here in Caedes.

As to my favourites I would like to name at least two: October sun with its high dynamic range and The sun queen - which makes all my troubles gone whenever I take a peek.

Continue sharing with us and enjoy the accolades we throw your way!
Hugs from Ewa
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"Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures." Henry Ward Beecher
::verenabloo
06/12/08 10:20 PM GMT
It's always good for people to recognize and enjoy our creative sides, so I'm glad you have shared that with others. I enjoy your photos as you know. Hugs to you. Verena
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I'm not going to be posting much for a while, due to a kinda serious health problem.It is improving a bit, so that's good. Thank you all for your kind PMs.
::sasraku
06/14/08 5:28 PM GMT
A big well done m8, top photographer......
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.lilkittees
06/16/08 3:28 AM GMT
Congrats on being the AOTM! It is very well deserved my friend!
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+nmsmith
06/17/08 3:35 PM GMT
Way to go, PJ. I'm so pleased you got to be AOTM. :) Have a beautiful day, my friend.

Nathan Smith
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.debblor
06/18/08 1:42 AM GMT
PJ, it has been a joy to see you grow into a true photo-artist. Your interest has brought a new dimension to my life as well, I just wish I could be closer so you could "tutor" me LOL!
Congratulations, this is well deserved honor. Keep on growing and thank you for all of your comments and suggestions.
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Life is short. Enjoy!
::zettex
06/18/08 6:34 PM GMT
Congratulations P.J.
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"Life is short, forgive quickly, live every minute, never regret anything that made you smile"
.whttiger25
06/19/08 5:29 AM GMT
I know I'm kindof an infrequent passer by of this site but I always appreciate an look forward to your comments! Thanks and congrats!
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.legster69
06/19/08 8:14 AM GMT
Well, it's about time! I know I have not made my presence for a while, but I had to come here today to tell all who do not know PJ that she is so much more than a great photographer. She is a real, sweet, marvelously intelligent person, and, whether she knows it or not, my dear friend. Now to you, PJ. Thanks for giving me the drive to go on, in the past. We have had some really great heart-to-hearts, and all of them I cherish. Just because I am not here and not really in touch, I want you to know that I respect the living crap out of you, and I love the person you are, and not just to me, but to all whose lives you have touched and have made better just having known you for even one day. I am sorry I found this Artist Spotlight as late as I did, but I know it is my own fault. You're the best, PJ. Oddly enough, coming from me, you know exactly what that means ... CC :) Congratulations, and rock on! Robert "Legster69" Carfi
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~Robert~
::zettex
06/22/08 8:14 AM GMT
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"Life is short, forgive quickly, live every minute, always look to see the Silver Lining in All Darkness, Never Forget Anything that made you smile"
::cctruckee
06/23/08 3:44 AM GMT
Congrats on receiving the honor of Artist Spotlight! I have immensely enjoyed your photography, the best part is maybe a few more will now know to tune into your gallery! You are a real inspiration.
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::RKG
06/27/08 4:29 AM GMT
Congratulations. Well deserved.
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::doubleheader
06/27/08 12:18 AM GMT
a well deserved honor to be sure PJ.. Congrats...=D
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Live simply. Speak kindly. Care deeply. Love generously.
.Allee
06/29/08 3:14 PM GMT
I as a fairly"new kid on the block"was blown away when I stumbled across your awesome gallery(I have a lot to learn)...CONGRATULATIONS!! PJ_______Alice
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.Novice
06/29/08 7:42 PM GMT
Hey PJ !!!

Congratulations my dear friend, you deserve this acolade !!
My very best to you.

Surfs Up,
Stan x
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Surfs Up, Stan
::phasmid
06/30/08 1:07 PM GMT
Since this is the close of the month, I want to thank everyone for their kind words. It's going to be hard to step down from the pedestal, but it sure was fun being in the sun for a full month!

:)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"
.Genver
07/03/08 1:39 AM GMT
Congratulations Phasmid,you really deserve it.
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::_SNAPDRAGON_
07/04/08 1:36 PM GMT
Salutations PJ, I am currently on my knees begging your forgiveness for being so completely slack and taking so long to leave a message here. You know I'm a big fan of both your splendid photos and of you yourself, you are a talented, gorgeous human being and a well deserving AOTM. Congratulations my friend and keep up the beautiful work, Kelc:)
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.Ramad
07/05/08 5:59 PM GMT
I am so late! Sorry PJ I had not seen let us say not looked at this page "Artist of the Month" till today! Congratulations on this well deserved honour! Keep those lovely shots coming with your often funny comments. - Raj
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If practice makes perfect and nobody is perfect, then why practice?
::tealeaves
07/08/08 3:30 AM GMT
Congrats on this special honor, PJ!! You so deserve the Artist Spotlight! What I admire most about you, is that you're not afraid to delve into new and unknown territories. I thoroughly enjoy following your work and new ideas. I believe that you and your artistry are an inspiration to us all! Kudos my friend!

~Lori

p.s. So sorry for the lateness of my post.
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Each cup of tea represents an imaginary voyage. ~Catherine Douzel
.calmagical
07/13/08 12:19 AM GMT
Go you darl'!!!!~
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.......become a twilighter
.Stevenn120
07/21/08 3:33 AM GMT
You deserve the honors
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Just a photographer no artist, I capture what I see
.DragonQueen
07/22/08 3:37 PM GMT
Girl you keep going on and follow your dreams i am proud of you that you can do all these thing the more you practice the better you get
Good Job girl every one is looking forwards to you.
Keep Up The EXCELLENT WORK:)
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::HauntingMorgana
08/25/08 8:30 PM GMT
Gratz PJ!

Michael.
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Come what may
.fly
09/05/08 11:57 PM GMT
Great job PJ your work needs to be recognized have a nice month.
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.Roseman_Stan
09/16/08 6:09 PM GMT
Hi PJ. I just found this posting. Big congratulations to you from me as well. You were one of the first to welcome me when I first came here to Caedes. You have been very supportive ever since too. I appreciate you and your support very much. Not to mention I also am an admirer of your work. :o)

Stan
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“Won't you come into the garden? I would like my roses to see you” - Richard Brinsley Sheridan
::danika
09/16/08 10:43 PM GMT
Congrat's PJ ... a well deserved honor. Love your work.
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Best wide-angle lens? Two steps backward. Look for the 'ah-ha'. Ernest Haas
.photonut
10/06/08 4:58 PM GMT
Awesome job PJ I got back from vacation,My computer was fried, power failure took this long to get a new one. ($) Hope to upload soon. Ken
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.fly
10/09/08 9:58 PM GMT
Yes yes PJ way to go congratulations an yepeee great Job.
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.Gergie
11/19/08 8:53 PM GMT
Congrats!
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