"The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts." Bertrand Russell
Thanks, Stefan, for your kind remarks on Angry Sea. The original image was of a white flower (white oleander).
[Don't know if this is the correct Dutch:] Dank, Stefan, voor uw vriendelijke opmerkingen op Onstuimige Zee. Het originele beeld was van een witte bloem (witte oleander).
Hey Stefan, thanx for commenting on my works & for ur kindly words. u have some very finely composed images, i like them. unfortunately its time i headed for bed so i will be back another time when i can leisurely chk out ur work. and yes i was an art student, i finished doing a degree in fine art last year. : )
Thanks for your comment on "Hello", Stefan. I expect the robin in your kitchen is too busy trying to get out to pose for photos, but if you scatter some breadcrumbs outside you may get him to stay still long enough....
I loved your comment on my first image. I was really scared to post it because I was afraid nobody would like it or care that it was here. Avi has held my hand through this process today and I just can't express how much I appreciate your very kind words.
Yes, I added a subtle palette to the image, 'Three Boats'. Also, I cropped and washed out the background (there's a fourth boat). After that, I worked contrast and texture filters over and over, until I achieved the dimensional effect you see in the worn wooden planks.
Thanks for the post on "Table Manner"s. I don't speak Dutch but it seems that you said something about the giraffe. Thanks for taking the time to look at "Table Manners".
Thank you for the comment on (Big Dipper). Yes, Polaris and the rest of the little dipper did not make it into this one, but I was also aware of the trick for finding the north star :). Very useful when you're lost in the middle of nowhere.
whoa. today i discovered the first of your bouguereau paintings and i looked through all your works. their fabulous, very mesmerising to me personally. downloaded several for my own wallpaper... think they rock. thanks alot for sharing!
Estoy impresionado por la galeria que tienes en "illustrations"
Esto es arte!!
Muy buena recopilacion
I am impressed by the gallery that you have in "illustrations"
This is an art!!
Very good copilation
Thank you so much for your kind words for "Lord of the Skies" I really appreciate the comments. No the photo was taken outside, sitting in a tree about 30 feet off the ground.
Thanks so much for your comments on "Frog Crossing". I agree with your critique of the fuzzy right leg. Unfortunately their wasnt enough light for me to use a smaller aperture setting, and was forced to deal with a small depth of field. Thanks again for the comments!
*~I feel myself going down. Again into this despair I trod. Trying to pull myself up again, before you came, failing everytime. But somehow you rescued me from the depths, and I stand proud to be your love~*
Thanks Stefan for your comment on Mulberry season.. im glad you liked it.. and yes thats where silk worms/caterpillars live.. i'll try and find one and get a pic... :D
Thanks Stefan for your honest comments on my Pear photo. I went for a dramatic lighting on a simple object to explore the beauty of this single object. I'm glad that you liked it and I enjoy your comments.
Russ
“We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams...” Arthur O'Shaughnessy
Hi Stefan. No I did not know all that good Dutch history, though of course I knew that the tulip is a dutch icon. All the people up at the farm were dressed in traditional dutch costume - and CLOGS!
About the trading of share, I am not so sure. I think that the Swedes would lay claim to the first common stock company - Stora Koppaberg, founded in 1288 when they first started mining copper.
"What other reason could there be to get up in the morning except to set ourselves free."
If my comment on your work ever seems to criticise, it does not. It is always so that we may learn together.
Hey Stefan, thanks for looking at "Franks' Night Out"...self-portrait, you ask...haha very funny...come to think of it, there have been some mornings..............:Pat.
Thanks again for comments on "Franks' Night Out"...there IS a strong resemblance between John Kerry and Frank...hope John has a little more on the ball though...hehe. : Pat.
Hi Stefan. I appreciate your nice comment about the for My Friends At Caedes photo. It was a beautiful morning with lots of feeling in the air, and I was lucky enough to have my camera on the golf course.
Hi Stefan, and thanks for the comment on "Go Forth". The shot was hand held, and since it was very windy, I had to take several photos to get one that looked decent.
Thanks Stefan for your comment on Stairs to?? im glad you like it.. and i dont know why it came out like that the detail was fine when i uploaded it...
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