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John Myers
{K:4308} 12/21/2002
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i love the smooth lines in the water. would a crop of just a little off the left side work for you? i like the texture and shadow on the fence(?) too.
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Deb Mayes
{K:19605} 12/21/2002
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I like the juxtaposition (sp) of the smooth/rough very much. Very nice indeed!
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Petros Stamatakos
{K:11628} 12/21/2002
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Wish it was I who took this photo...
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Eric Goldwasser
{K:4282} 12/21/2002
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This is really cool Al.
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Becky V
{K:9681} 1/5/2003
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Featured Critique
I really like the contrast of the two textures here, and how it's almost impossible to judge the distance/depth between the water and the metal. I feel the vertical metal "strap" kind of detracts from simpleness of the abstraction, but I suppose without it, the fence would be *in* the water. :-)
I really enjoyed the California series you posted, and have been meaning to comment on it since it was posted. I like your unique interpretation of the California coast - very moody and almost pessimistic (that's my interpretation anyway).
My favourites of the series were 2, 3 & 5, though I think 5 is the best because it fits well into the series, yet stands out on its own as a great abstract.
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Andy Eulass
{K:13435} 1/9/2003
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This has its own weird, but pleasing, geometry that creates some nice contrasts. The geometry created by the horizontal lines on the water is contrasted with the with crazier horizontal and vertical geometry created by the netting. This also suggests another nice contrast between the stable calm of the water and the unstable motion suggested by the net. Simplicity in composition...I like it.
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Mary Sue Hayward
{K:17525} 2/11/2003
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Texture!
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Chelsea Burke
{K:5026} 2/28/2003
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Interesting contrast of texture and pattern.
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David Chang-Sang
{K:680} 2/28/2003
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Hmmm...
The tonal range of the water is great. I like that.
The fence/wire do-dad is in definite contrast to the water but I'm not sure I get it. I don't get most abstract stuff though.
It's an interesting image but I'm just too goofy to figure it out :-)
Cheers,
Dave
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Marco Grandi
{K:16680} 3/3/2003
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Nice picture.Good contrast.Well done.
Bye Marco.
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Jac & Lea
{K:354} 3/12/2003
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This fence catch the eyes on the right third at first sight. Must be the high contrasts between the fence and the dark texture of the water surface.
Thanks for your encouraging comments on my first post. I appreciate your suggestions. In fact I did use a gold reflector on the left to give warm highlights on it and increase saturation, just like you mean in your comment. I think 250w daylight bulb isn't enough. I'll try higher lighting on my future shots.
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Nando Mondino
{K:13989} 4/9/2003
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Excellent shot, great contrast!
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Ameet Mallapur
{K:1865} 4/11/2003
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nice one altaf...i love this the best!!!!
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al shaikh
{K:15779} 4/15/2003
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Thank you
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ana ribeiro
{K:21290} 4/25/2003
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great!!!!
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zosia zija
{K:12056} 4/27/2003
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i like it.
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Peter Burda
{K:4790} 4/27/2003
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there is simple all greys !!! BW story from white to black. Very classic abstract, i like it.
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Marília Ferraz
{K:-4496} 4/29/2003
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Al,
accidentally or coincidentally, I pick this photo at the random column. It was yours. The thumbnail attracted my attention.
Great, great one. The net, the ocean. So many details.
Gret,
Marilia
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Anindya Maity
{K:6451} 4/30/2003
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I like the way the various tones of the water has been brought out by the exposure.The use of bright grill in the fg adds interest and breaks monotony.
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MaryBell
{K:32791} 4/30/2003
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nice textural contrast and great comp...
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Jeanne Wells
{K:14271} 6/28/2003
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I wanted to stop by and think you for your advice, Al -- I answered you right in the thread back there on my photo. But I also wanted to see what sort of things you are doing.
This one grabbed me. I like it very much for it's juxtaposing patterns and textures. The lower midtones in the water are just beautiful, as are those whites in the curl of mesh. Great tonal range! You will have to let me know if this is ABC pyro, as I noticed some of your earlier ones were.
But that is not what grabbed me, it was the way you saw this and composed it. It looks of-a-whole and so completely natural that it's as if it's an ordinary everyday thing. But of course it's not. For my eye, that makes it all the more engaging. A photo to come back to again and again.
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Egidija Smilingiene
{K:3215} 7/30/2003
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great. good idea.
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Mr. R. Blood
{K:18} 10/3/2003
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This is a f***ing masterpiece!
Perfect image
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T Diaz
{K:59} 11/4/2003
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I really like the contrast of the two textures. B&W was perfect for this color would have been distracting.
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Alisa Mudge
{K:12438} 2/13/2004
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NOw... for the second series of California pics................
We're waiting.
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Andreas Wolkerstorfer
{K:5090} 3/22/2004
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good study in tones and for me a test for commenting :)
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:178235} 3/22/2004
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a magnific texture and effects of BG... i love this one
my congrats.. roby
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Mark Beltran
{K:32612} 3/22/2004
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Reminds me of the estuary near where I live. I like how it reminds me of a personal experience. There's that nice repetition of lines in the water that one can also see in the metal grid fence. The progression of tones is very pleasing.
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JP Zorn
{K:533} 3/22/2004
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Wonderful shot.
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Richard Marriner
{K:6657} 3/22/2004
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I could have done with this net to keep those damn pigeons out last week... :)
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Richard Marriner
{K:6657} 3/22/2004
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I really could have done with this net to keep those damn pigeons out of the studio last week...! :)
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Gayle's Eclectic Photos
{K:91033} 4/1/2004
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Hi, what a wonderfully simple comp and good eye to see...love the tonal values and clarity/lighting on net...thanks for comment on my B&W min. DOF tree called "simple beauty"...appreciate the encouragement...Gayle
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Aira Manna
{K:11201} 4/18/2004
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this is such a clean, neat image. the gentle, smooth tones in the water are the perfect background for the metal net. there is so much n this picture: subtle geometries and lines, contrast in light and texture.
awesome
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Alisa Mudge
{K:12438} 5/30/2004
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Congrats!
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Angelo Villaschi
{K:49617} 6/17/2004
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Not only a play on smooth/rough textures, but also, a mirror-like water, with a "wave" in the wire.
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Mary Vareli
{K:15816} 7/31/2004
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another distinctive image, i like the difference in texture...water and cloth...There are some things that cannot be easily explained only viewed.. I like the simplicity of this image, seriously artistic! again there are a couple of things one could think about your image... i wish you sent more photos in the future!!
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Piotr Niewierowicz
{K:2401} 9/26/2004
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simple&good. regards
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po-pad
{K:1409} 12/30/2004
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I like it.
Cheers,
M.
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Abel Minnée
{K:3769} 1/28/2005
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great shot!!
I love this one
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Maria José Barres
{K:11276} 2/5/2005
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Great contrast in textures. Nice and sweet B&W balance.
Greetings.
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omar imam
{K:5559} 2/5/2005
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nice mood, ciao.
omar
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Saeed Al Shamsi
{K:47543} 2/6/2005
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This is a challenging subject related to the light. You?ve done a very good job of presenting this subject from both the perspective of the composition and lighting. Interesting perspective relating the ?net? to differentiate the emptiness.
I did notice a small finger prints at the right edge and perpendicular lines (scratches), though nothing to reduce the quality capture. Saeed
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Nour El Refai
{K:13681} 2/19/2005
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It is easy to catch, but hard to observe its beauty, well done
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Maurizio Spadaccino
{K:5132} 3/11/2005
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excellent texture Al, sincere congratulations for your portfolio!
Best wishes
Maurizio
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aLi Naghizadeh
{K:19457} 4/29/2005
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Nice abstract .. Great contrasts ... well done ..
Regards,
aLi
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Ehdae (Abullha AL Hazza)
{K:4722} 5/3/2005
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excellent
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Bryan Miller
{K:3395} 5/16/2005
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Al,
can you tell a little more about the developing of this negative. the tones are superb. very good range and fantastic subtle transition.
thank you!
bryan
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Mohamed Banna
{K:34222} 8/4/2005
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great nice well done abstract
i like it
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:178235} 9/11/2005
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also this one.. mabe a 10 september my b-day!?!?
I kìjoke..
but is a bug!!
roby
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:178235} 11/5/2005
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is very cool..
confirmed..
roby
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Ferran Rial
{K:6724} 11/7/2005
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Beautiful composition. Less is more. Well captured!!
ferran
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Jara Parijayee
{K:4964} 11/9/2005
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Daredevil styling!
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al shaikh
{K:15779} 12/11/2005
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Bryan Kodak TXP and ABC Pyro - nothing fancy
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jude .
{K:14625} 12/19/2005
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Beautiful image, Al...truly lovely.
I'm shaking my head...it took 5+ months for me to realize the site admin posts his own images. I've added you to my associates list so I won't miss any more. Nice portfolio.
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al shaikh
{K:15779} 12/19/2005
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Glad you took a peek jude
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andree lerat
{K:16734} 1/20/2006
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Fantastic stark composition. Love the contrast between the rugged wire mesh and the soft ripples of the water. Beautiful black and white tone. :) Andree
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Ina Nicolae
{K:44481} 2/22/2006
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Congratulations Al, great composition, superb clarity, subtle tones and textures, beautiful lighting :) Well deserved! Best regards, Ina
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Ann Nida
{K:45230} 2/22/2006
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Hi Al,
WOW it took me all these years to see one of your images on the front page. I guess you've been there before and I've always missed them. Always a day late and a dollar short. LOL
Beautiful lines, textures and tones here Al. Very nice image.
I'm going on the road again in a few days so will see you again when I am settled somewhere again in some more months.
Also congratulations on the HUGE success of the site Al. It's grown in leaps and bounds over the years. Wonderful to see.
Cheers for now (again) from Ann :)
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Jure Kravanja
{K:690} 2/22/2006
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excellent composition
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Marian Man
{K:66873} 2/22/2006
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wow!!!! great composition dear Al!!!!! congratulations for making front page!!! and many thanks for your efforts to solve all porblems!!!!
Marian
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Steve Aronoff
{K:21279} 3/9/2006
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Congratulations on all three choices! Well done!!! "California V" is terrific. I really like the right angle composition of water waves and the waves of the mesh. Very nice!
Steve
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Sunset Man
{K:11663} 4/9/2006
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Editor's Choice, Donor Image of the Day, and Photographer of the Day awards ... Congrats!
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Hesham Abouzekry
{K:15777} 4/9/2006
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nice shot.
great oerfect & greatest idea.
H.A
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:178235} 4/9/2006
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and well.. finally i see still more one (old) your photo.. i hope all is ok.. have al the best and a nice week end Al..
ciao
roby
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Beauty Libra
{K:90} 4/9/2006
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well done al Shaikh
i really love it great color
wounderfull reflection of the sun
light on the metal...
Keep going
Regards...Libra
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ppdix
{K:17057} 4/23/2006
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Aren't YOU the Editor?
Good choice.
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Mohamed Banna
{K:34222} 4/23/2006
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congratulation for this piece of art
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Chuck Freeman
{K:13300} 5/22/2006
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Excellent work and great congratulations on your work.
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:178235} 7/11/2006
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..and congrats also for the FDP!!!
:)
roby
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Phillip Minnis
{K:13403} 10/3/2006
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A striking image, Al! Nice to see it on the Front Page!
Congratulations on all the awards!
Cheers
Phil
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Aykaan K
{K:13228} 10/3/2006
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félicitations...
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Carol Cefalu
{K:7506} 10/4/2006
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Very serene..
makes you wonder what lies beyond...
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Emgy Massidda
{K:60169} 10/31/2006
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Stunning image
Perfectly composed and the gradient tones of the background are really awesome.
Excellent capture
Congratulations on the awards
Emgy
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Giuliano Guarnieri
{K:34466} 10/31/2006
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Photographer of the day???!?
It's more than 2 years that you don't post any new image!
You should win the "Photographer of the Past Days" !
Come on, take your camera and shot again (and post :) )
Friendly,
Giuliano Guarnieri
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Salvatore Rossignolo
{K:13547} 10/31/2006
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Nice work Al I like the gradient from top to bottom and the 'rule of thirds' mesh is quite compelling!
Congrats.
Sal
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Cleveland Smith
{K:7006} 10/31/2006
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Al, congratulations on Photographer of the Day award, very well deserved with this image, also congratulations on the Donor Image of the Day and Editor's Choice.
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:178235} 10/31/2006
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..and sure i agree with giuliano..
please post a new shot!
roby
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Kamran
{K:3420} 11/1/2006
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The worst pic i ever seen and it has 3 awards..give me a break ...no wonder alot of people left this site...im done with it too ...
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Peter De Rycke
{K:39420} 12/24/2006
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Extraordinary shot, a mix of lines in the sea, and patterns of the fishing net .. Peter
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Leo Régnier Я£
{K:62962} 1/7/2007
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3 awards and almost 4000 views!!!!! Great my friend!!!!! Congratulations!!!
Leo
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:178235} 1/7/2007
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.. the random is strong..
good year..
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Kamran
{K:3420} 1/8/2007
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I feel sick everytime this pic wins.......
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Kamran
{K:3420} 5/20/2007
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Thats funny right there.........
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:178235} 5/20/2007
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so..EH EH EH!
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Kerry Nobbs
{K:2752} 5/20/2007
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Interesting contrast. Very unique and different abstract. Kerry
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HussainRadhi Radhi
{K:15} 6/21/2007
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I like this B & W
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Mirek Towski
{K:10866} 4/4/2008
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Congratulations on the awards. Maybe I am too old fashioned, but personally I think it is a very bad picture. Let's put it this way, I would not hang it in my living room.
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Mirek Towski
{K:10866} 4/4/2008
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How much would You pay for a 20x24 black and white print of this image on nice fiber paper, masterly printed? And would You hang it on Your wall?
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Mirek Towski
{K:10866} 4/13/2008
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The nightmare is back.
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Sunset Man
{K:11663} 6/17/2008
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1. Owner of the Site ...
2. Featured 'Donor of the Day' ...
3. But no 'Star' by your name ...
What gives Al? :))
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