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Leo Régnier Я£
{K:62096} 10/16/2006
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Wonderful my dear Doyle!!! 7++++++
Leo
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Terry Lacey
{K:8440} 10/16/2006
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Great shot Doyle. Looks like they're headed into the unknown.
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Galal El Missary
{K:83970} 10/16/2006
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Nice composition & tones , i like the Grey tone .
Galal
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 10/16/2006
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I do like this minimalistic view, dear Doyle!:)
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Bin Jarsh
{K:1034} 10/16/2006
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excellent shot high key shot
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Riny Koopman
{K:53395} 10/16/2006
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I love your vision,...every scene you pic to capture turns into a work of art! This is beautiful! Hope your are doing well,riny
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Robin Wickenkamp
{K:16137} 10/16/2006
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I like, I like! Just enough light to capture a hint of detail on the water and well composed Doyle. I say your "attempt" at high-key worked out very well!
Take care...Robin
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/16/2006
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Thanks very much Leo!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/16/2006
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Thanks Terry . . . it kinda' IS the unkown . . . back to LA County!!! LoL!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/16/2006
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Thanks Galal. The Grey Green tone was what I was most unsure of . . . I just couldn't decide whether I should leave it white or not. So, naturally, I appreciate your comment very much!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/16/2006
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Thanks very much Dear Shirley . . . :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/16/2006
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Thanks very much Bin Jarsh!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/16/2006
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Thats awfully nice of you to say Riny! I really appreciate it!! . . . and yes, I'm doing very well! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/16/2006
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Thanks Robin . . . my worry was the gray green tone instead of the true B&W . . . but I finally chose this. I appreciate the comment . . . I used a Gaussian blur with a 20% opacity to smooth out distractions and still allow sharpness . . . it felt funny using a blur to get a sharper image but I can assure you this newly learned skilled has a great deal of promise for me. We're all in trouble now . . . I finally started to read about how I should do things to get desired results . . . which MIGHT be quicker than my old "Trial and Error" procedures.
Now where did I put that PS book when I bought the program?? :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 10/16/2006
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You're welcome, dear Doyle!:)
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Romy Fabian Garmaz
{K:16997} 10/16/2006
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Doyle
simple and beautiful shot, 7+++
Romy
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Robin Wickenkamp
{K:16137} 10/16/2006
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Typically male my friend! ;)
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/16/2006
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Thanks very much Romy!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Pradnya D
{K:3833} 10/16/2006
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I loved this peaceful image..very impressive work..liked the idea of smoothing the background...but still preserving the details of ship..
-Pradnya
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AJ Miller
{K:42173} 10/16/2006
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I love the way the water just fades away and blends into the sky here. Very effective and subtle use of hue.
John
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Juan Gonzalo Marcano Prieto
{K:14203} 10/16/2006
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bella toma, excelente
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Todd Weeks
{K:7477} 10/17/2006
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Doyle,
Powerful image, Doyle. Great tone and I love the "vanishing horizon".
Todd
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Michele Carlsen
{K:113360} 10/17/2006
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Excellent image Doyle always got something new for us to view ...with a very much appreciated discription . I do think the high-key shot is totally peaceful and tranquil....
Well done, and altho I know it's not total blk and wht. I like the tone so very close... But a bit off... It's really different Doyle, and very GOOD !!!!!! 7++
Best Wishes,
Micihele~
PS I love there is no horizon !!!!!
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vanessa shakesheff
{K:62299} 10/17/2006
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The effect is lovely a great image 7/7.nessa
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/17/2006
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Thanks Pradnya!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/17/2006
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Thanks John! . . . that's it? Since the word "Genius" didn't come up . . . I'll assume that though the shot has some good tech points it has yet to be raised to that level. Perhaps a better subject......Oooooh . . . you have me thinking my friend! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/17/2006
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Thanks John! . . . that's it? Since the word "Genius" didn't come up . . . I'll assume that though the shot has some good tech points it has yet to be raised to that level. Perhaps a better subject......Oooooh . . . you have me thinking my friend! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/17/2006
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Muchas Gracias, Juan!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/17/2006
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Thanks Todd . . . that was exactly what appealed to me in this one too!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/17/2006
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Thanks ever so much Dear Michele! The lost horizon was exactly what had appealed to me in this shot . . . to me it felt like stationery when in pure B&W . . . which . . . though not a bad thing . . . wasn't what I was seeking. So I'm very grateful to hear that you and a couple of others like the gray-green hue. And of course, I'm always happy to see your name among those who comment on my images. I have noticed that the technical critiques you have been leaving on many photos are being done very well of late . . . you are one very fast learner and are now starting to really help other people! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/17/2006
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Thanks VERY much dear Nessa! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/17/2006
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Uhhhh . . . I only replied once John . . . the computer's lying! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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stingRay .
{K:136763} 10/17/2006
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I love this shot Doyle with it's beautiful tones and just a hint of the water that the boat is riding upon. A great entry into the project. It has a total air of peace and tranquility and evokes a great sense of calmness within me. I love the creative flair you have used here and the greygreen works exceedingly well. I rarely 'adopt' favourites but this shall be one of my few.
Tell me Doyle what is that UF in a box after your name but before your donors' star????
Great work my friend, I'm just home from my night shift and wandering around the site for a while. My very best wishes to you as always,,,,,Ray:)
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/17/2006
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Hi Ray! I always love to hear from you and especially when you give such glowing praise! LoL!
The UF Flag came about due to an incident involving the recently departed Rashed and another member which went into a forum -
http://www.usefilm.com/Photo_Forum/21/1012944/
and the merits of keeping versus discarding all flags were discussed. Members could not opt out . . . a flag MUST be chosen so Gayle would select flags that had no graphics . . . Phil designed a flag . . . she switched flags . . . Until he asked why she was doing that and she said she didn't want ANY flag . . . so he designed one to represent Photographers without Borders. All a bit strange but the last to comments in the link explain it well . . . and my profile lets you know whether I'm online or not . . . hehehehehee . . . I'm on when it says UF . . . and off when it's my flag!
Warmest regards to an old friend,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
{K:55218} 10/17/2006
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This is very good, Doyle. Peaceful maybe but also a bit spooky like the Flying Dutchman had it been another ship. I love spooky!!:-0
If I am to suggest something it would be to have a bit more oceanview/reflection in front of the boat instead of in the back.
A nice one.
Take care,
Annemette
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/18/2006
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Thanks Annemette! Appreciate the comment . . . Hmmmmmm . . . I like the Flying Dutchman idea . . . :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Mary Slade
{K:40918} 10/19/2006
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Really like the feel of this. Seeing a slight reflection on the sea, but not where it meets the sky adds an element of mystery.
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Jani Salvataggio
{K:26829} 10/19/2006
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Wonderful work!!
Fantastic effect!
Regards
Jani
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Marian Man
{K:62533} 10/20/2006
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absiolutely wonderful!!!!!! fine effect!!!!superb work by you dear Doyle!!!!! I like it a lot!!!!!
all the best
Marian
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/20/2006
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Thanks yet again Mary . . . always supportive!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/20/2006
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Thanks very much for the comment Jani! I appreciate it!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Pat Ziegler
{K:21363} 10/20/2006
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Simply magnificent!
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/20/2006
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Thanks Marian!!!! LOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Heheheheee . . . l just love your enthusiasm!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/20/2006
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Wow Pat . . . Thanks very much! Nice of you to stop by . . . I always appreciate people checking out my shots and especially with comments like that!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Kanwarpreet Singh
{K:1878} 10/21/2006
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awesome vision, & great exposure! Nice work.
Rgds.
kp
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/23/2006
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Thanks very much kp . . . I appreciate that.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Claude Tenot
{K:9834} 10/24/2006
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Une belle ambiance de solitude Doyle.......I love this old ivory touch
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/24/2006
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Thanks very much Claude . . . I love the connection of the gray / green hue with the term 'ivory' . . . it's SO appropriate! And I appreciate the comment!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia
{K:88213} 10/24/2006
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very artistic.perfect.professiona. wonderful portafolio. 7
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Susie Peek-Swint
{K:5035} 10/24/2006
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Great shot and effect Doyle ~ the grey/green hue works really well giving a look as if emerging from the mist... nice work!
susie
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/24/2006
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Thanks very much Nacho!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/24/2006
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Thank you very much Susie!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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suavi cem
{K:235} 10/27/2006
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so sad.. so beatiful..and thanks..
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Phillip Minnis
{K:13085} 10/28/2006
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A very peaceful and tranquil scene, Doyle!
Congratulations on your BIP award!
Cheers
Phil
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Rina
{K:26519} 10/28/2006
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Congrats! Yes, a great candidate for a high-key attempt. Beautiful capture Doyle, have to make a fav :)
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/30/2006
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Thanks Suavi! Funny . . . I don't get sad from this . . . just peaceful!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/30/2006
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Thanks Phil . . . great way to bounce back from a weekend. Love the double meaning of the boat too . . .
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/30/2006
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Well thanks Rina!! :) I'd send you a candy but they don't seem to like us old guys handing out candy to the lil girls anymore so I promised to stop. You know how people can be. So accept, instead, my thanks! LoL!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Rina
{K:26519} 10/30/2006
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Darn, and I have a good come back for when guys offer me candy too... but it's not likely suitable for the UF filter anyway ;P
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/30/2006
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LoL! That's fine . . . my imagination will likely be better anyway!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Kes
{K:18176} 10/31/2006
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Congratulations, Doyle!
Wonderful tones, your post process work was very successful!
Best regards,
Kes
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/31/2006
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Thanks so very much Kes!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Riny Koopman
{K:53395} 10/31/2006
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come back to say..van hartelijk gefeliciteerd met je wel verdiende AWARD..Riny
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 10/31/2006
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Dank u Riny, mijn vriend. U houdt uw portfolio klein bij. Waarom? Alles iedereen juist?
Uw Bezorgde Vriend,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Dev
{K:3338} 10/31/2006
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Beautiful picture Doyle. Definitely peaceful without a doubt. I think water is one thing that never fails to bring peace to one's mind. Be it the sound of it, sailing over it and just looking at it. The high key works here and gives the feeling of a lake out of the world.
Regards
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 11/1/2006
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Thanks very much for the comment Dev. I agree about the innate tranquility of water . . . which calms me even when it's tempestuous or stormy! This is The Pacific Ocean . . . and not a lake but either way . . . always a calming influence! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Avi
{K:45100} 11/2/2006
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Truly peaceful... congrats dear Doyle !! :)
cheers !
Avi
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 11/3/2006
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Thanks Avi! Hope all has been well for you!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Nilanjan Mitra
{K:11204} 11/3/2006
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excellent capture Doyle.. I really like these kind of shots.. :)
rgrds,
nil
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art mccaffrey
{K:5374} 11/5/2006
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congrats doyle, all been said cos i'm late, please feel free to attempt some more of these, the position of the boat in relation to the frame, IMHO is spot on,. regards art,.
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jessie voigts
{K:6601} 11/8/2006
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gorgeous, doyle. how did i miss this? congratson BIP!! whoo!! well-deserved.
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stingRay .
{K:136763} 11/17/2006
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.............CONGRATULATIONS......................
A very well deserved BIP my dear Doyle. I commented on this back in mid Oct. Haven't changed my mind, it is still a superb composition my friend. My very best wishes to you as always.....Ray:) :)
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Robin Wickenkamp
{K:16137} 11/17/2006
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Front page, yahoo! A little late but...congrats Doyle!
Take care...Robin
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 11/17/2006
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Thanks Nil!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 11/17/2006
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Thanks very much Art! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 11/17/2006
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Thanks very much Jessie!!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 11/17/2006
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Thanks again dear Ray!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 11/17/2006
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Thanks Robin!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 11/17/2006
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Congratulations, dear Doyle...nice to see you on the front page!:)
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 11/17/2006
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Thanks very much Shirley! ;)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 11/17/2006
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You're welcome, dear Doyle!:)
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Iman M. Nezami
{K:3123} 11/20/2006
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WOW what a great shot you captured my friend. i like it.
i like tones. nice dramatic effect.
angle is perfect.
regards
Iman
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 11/21/2006
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Thanks very much Iman!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Erland Pillegaard
{K:18004} 11/21/2006
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Good work and picture
erland
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 11/21/2006
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Thanks Erland!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Sebastian Zachariah
{K:2924} 11/23/2006
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superb imagery.. a well deserved BIP. great portfolio.. a lot to learn from here. thanks for sharing.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 11/23/2006
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Thanks very much for the kind comment Sebastian . . . it's much appreciated!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 11/28/2006
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Uhhhhh . . . Ok, the comment is over 6 weeks old and I can no longer ignore it.
For the record: I am NOT a typical male! Even if I were a psychopath . . . rest assured, I would not be the typical psychopath! LoL!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
(Paragon of humble human 'male-ness'!) :)
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José Pinto
{K:237} 12/3/2006
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Simple but beautiful.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 12/3/2006
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Thanks Jose . . . just the opposite of me!!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Joel Aron
{K:14920} 12/14/2006
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Doyle,
this is amazing!! ...dead silence... I love it!
The high-key worked for you veyr well! Contrast is perfect, and a very masterful exposure!
well done buddy!
cheers, and congrats on the BiP!
-joel
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 1/11/2007
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Thanks Joel . . . very much! Always appreciate hearing from you!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Maja Godec
{K:10106} 3/27/2007
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calm..cleen..and beautiful..
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Elias Monges
{K:2013} 8/13/2007
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Doyle....you have a lot of great work to see..but this one is the style I really enjoy...congrat...excellent....
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 8/13/2007
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Thank you very much Maja!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 8/13/2007
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Many thanks to you Elias . . . for the very kind comment!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Ray Pollard
{K:3631} 12/3/2007
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Cracking shot Doyle, not overdone and detail where it matters. Well done.
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Brandon P
{K:223} 2/21/2008
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Excellent shot, I love this type where most of it is washed out. Great work.
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Brandon P
{K:223} 2/21/2008
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Excellent shot, I love this type where most of it is washed out. Great work.
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