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Rick Smith
{K:3575} 4/29/2007
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ahh. a Shakespearean Rose... beautifully composed and color is wonderful as is detail. The fern plant adds to this. Hope you had a great time yesterday at UCLA
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 4/29/2007
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Thanks Rick. We DID have fun and will likely be back in a bit today. This event is one of our favorites. We met Dennis Weaver, who autographed his autobigraphy for us, picked up several first edition signed books from Ray Bradbury and several other authors . . . Henry Winkler was there (I photographed all of them) and today will be Julie Andrews and Dr. Phil along with many others.
Believe it or not . . . we go for the books! But Ray Bradbury was looking great this year and I am a bit in awe of his work . . . so that's always a treat!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Riny Koopman
{K:58039} 4/29/2007
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Een juweeltje Doyle,heel mooi van kleur! ++++7 groetjes,riny
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 4/29/2007
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Riny mijn vriend. Bedankt heel veel Riny! U bent heel mooi naar mij!
Groetjes,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Riny Koopman
{K:58039} 4/29/2007
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Dear Doyle thanks a million for those warm comments I am truly touched. It is only friends like you who give me inspiration...riny
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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
{K:55377} 4/29/2007
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A Peterrose for the ladies- sweet dedication and a beautiful rose indeed!
Funny how Marlyce loves cacti and you love roses:-)I guess both of you enjoy beauty with a twist so to speak. NIce DOF and colours.
Take care
Annemette
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Joe Brown
{K:21974} 4/29/2007
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Excellent shot Doyle, very rich colours, great light and exposure, excellent background, A very beautiful shot.
All the best,
Joe
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Rick Smith
{K:3575} 4/29/2007
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not the same dennis weaver from gunsmoke right I hope not
I think he passed away
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biljana mitrovic
{K:43043} 4/29/2007
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Thank you Doyle:)))
beautiful rose with very warm and friendly dedication
hugs dear friend
biljana
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Quix Photography
{K:20204} 4/29/2007
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Beautiful & romantic... love the softness of the background here Doyle & that rose is crisp.. absolutely perfect.
I do love the fern to the right of shot, though you may consider toning it down just slightly so you eye is not taken away from that gorgeous rose.. just my opinion though :)
Hope you are keeping well & bright x :)
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Roberto Baez Duarte
{K:3830} 4/30/2007
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wahoo. what a beautifull flower. just excellent. superb
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Alicia Popp
{K:82561} 4/30/2007
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Bellísima rosa de intenso color y cautivantes formas!
Excelente DOF, acertada iluminación..
Felicitaciones!
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Dave Stacey
{K:115302} 4/30/2007
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Beautiful colour against the dark greens, Doyle! Nicely done!
Dave.
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:140671} 4/30/2007
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Oh, Doyle, Peter is such a rich delicious red!:)
"Garlands for queens, maybe--
Laurels -- for rare degree
Of soul or sword.
Ah -- but remembering me --
Ah -- but remembering thee --
Nature in chivalry --
Nature in charity --
Nature in equity --
The Rose ordained!"
Emily Dickinson
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:140671} 4/30/2007
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Ooops, meant to rate...7+++
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Srna Stankovic
{K:107328} 4/30/2007
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Beautiful Doyle :) !!!!
So very beautiful :) !!!!
Hug
Srna
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Markus Scholz
{K:22743} 4/30/2007
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A lovely scarlet rose. Due to the strong contrast my eyes almost refuse to view the rose sharp;)
Regards, Markus
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:177201} 4/30/2007
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well doyle.. is so nicely and delicate..
well done
roby
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Michele Carlsen
{K:128781} 4/30/2007
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This is beautiful Doyle, and of course a beautiful dedication too-- Thank YOU my dear friend and teacher-- I bet Peter looks gorgeous !!!
The most beautiful shade of red too by the way :))
7++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Best Regards,
Michele~
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Virgis Dromantas
{K:4222} 4/30/2007
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Very very beautiful, red on black works excellent, and then some drop of green in background; excellent, Doyle!
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 4/30/2007
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Hmmmmm . . . intriguing. Maybe that says something about why I chose her and she chose me?? LoL! Beauty with a twist. :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 4/30/2007
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Thank you very much Joe (as always)!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 4/30/2007
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He did pass away last year. We saw him at a previous Book Festival (months before he died) and he was SO charming. We were conversing with him and his lovely wife for quite some time. He was also McCloud!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 4/30/2007
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Thanks Biljana . . . hugs back at ya'!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 4/30/2007
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Thanks Sue. Appreciate the feedback on the fern too. You know me . . . I completely appreciate your opinion even when it is wrong!! LoL! ( Ducks ) Hope you're well too my friend! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 4/30/2007
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Thank you very much Roberto!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 4/30/2007
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ˇUsted es Alicia muy dulce! Esto subió es dedicado a todas las mujeres maravillosas en UF. . . ˇ(Inclusive usted)!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 4/30/2007
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Thank you very much Dave!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Rick Smith
{K:3575} 4/30/2007
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his wife had a health for store in encino for years...he was a good guy liked him alot...
died to young
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 4/30/2007
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Thanks Shirley. I remember finding Emily Dickinson at the University. Benefits of a classical education!! ;)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 4/30/2007
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Thanks to a nice friend. Good to know we can disagree on some things and remain friends!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 4/30/2007
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Hmmmmm . . . hugs and ;)s back to you my friend!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Srna Stankovic
{K:107328} 4/30/2007
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Hmmmmmmmmmm ... thank you my friend, you made my day now (ups, it is night in Belgrade :-) )~~~
Hugs
Srna
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 4/30/2007
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All the good ones do Rick. His wife was cool . . . really stood up for her hubby. I was honored to be able to get so much personal time . . . having watched the filming of Snowtrain in South Dakota and loved his first movie (and Spielberg's) - Duel. She photographed Marlyce and I with him and he autographed his book for us too.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 4/30/2007
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Splendid comment Markus . . . and I completely agree . . . maybe I should have dropped the Chroma?? :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 4/30/2007
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Ringraziarla molto Robby!
Ciao,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 4/30/2007
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Oooops! Ho significato per dire Roby! :/
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 4/30/2007
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Thanks Michele!! ( blush )! You're very kind!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 4/30/2007
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Thanks very much Virgis!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:140671} 5/1/2007
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You're welcome, dear Doyle!:)
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:140671} 5/1/2007
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Yes, it is.:)
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Robin Wickenkamp
{K:16383} 5/1/2007
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Ladies?...that leaves me out, gentlewomen?...that leaves me out too...friends of ladies?...cool, I qualify for that category...yipee, a dedication...thank you Doyle!
CC image...please don't make me comment on your attire!
First, well composed...I like that you included the fern, maybe tone it down so it does not detract from the rose. Wonderful texture on the upper right petal but, the contrast on the other petal edges is a bit too high and the texture is lost. The black background is perfect...then again, I'm partial to a black BG... :) I'm no expert, heck...maybe I'm all wrong (not likely, I have already been wrong once this year), just my two and a half cents...and still a keeper!
BTW...love that hat with that jacket, smashing...simply smashing! ;)
Take care...Robin
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 5/2/2007
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4th Try!
Thank you.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 5/2/2007
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Ok . . . how much do you pay these guys??
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 5/2/2007
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By the way Robin . . . in case you're curious . . . I agree!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Ardalan Haddad
{K:13901} 5/2/2007
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spiral details and shadows have exposed a very great 3d shape of this rose...
and the black colored background as well as that blury green-colored leaves have influenced the overall atmosphier very well,making eyes more into rosy petals...
and indeed there is a very good contrast in between background,leaves and rose...and another thing is that spacing has got a very significant impact on it,means that background and forground are in balance ...and that's how it attracts our attention...and creats a good concentrated focus...
Good on you man...
you do how to do it very great!
All the bests,
Ardalan...
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Robin Wickenkamp
{K:16383} 5/2/2007
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FYI DD...Even though most of your replies were sent to "never-neverland", all 10 of them had a lay-over in my mailbox before continuing their journey. I'm not sure which part of your message(s) tripped the alarm...I saw nothing inappropriate, except maybe the 5-letter word you substituted for "stinks"...*shrug*. Oh, what to do?...I know, write what you want, it ALL gets to the recipient anyway! :)
And thanks!
Take care...Robin
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Joggie van Staden
{K:41275} 5/2/2007
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Always beautiful! Lovely contrasts Doyle!
Joggie
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Ann Van Breemen
{K:11828} 5/4/2007
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Gorgeous colour and love the comp, Doyle, but to me the rose still seems a little soft. Could be just my eyes. Also as someone else has said, maybe darken the fern just a little. Otherwise, beautiful.:)
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Yoshiyuki Tanaka
{K:13580} 5/4/2007
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Love the quality of the red! Next, the presentation with little green left here and there, so that the flower doesn't look like coming from nowhere! Roses already in bloom????Not yet here, but soon I presume!What are you going to present us, gentlemen, with?????
YT
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vanessa shakesheff
{K:62845} 5/4/2007
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Beautfiul velvet red ..love the rich green foilage..lovely dof and detail..nessa
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39331} 5/4/2007
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Doyle -- A superb floral with delicate texture and perfect color. A true classic!
--Best to you, Jan
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1301307 60
{K:40968} 5/5/2007
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very good complimentary color combination, the soft lighting makes it look very delicate. Unusual for Peter to have a fern for a leaf..: }
good shallow dof, complexly detailed soft lines of the petals are visible..
nice one Doyle.. regards..
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Leonie Fitzpatrick
{K:40299} 5/5/2007
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:))) Doyle this is truly a superb rose... Like a rich velvet, that red is stunning in it's depth and beauty... Light, detail and composition excellent Sir... and a wonderful gift to us all...:)))
Thank You for that lovely visual thought...:)))
Will have to remember the name of this... Have been digging ours out the last few days, ready for transfer to new abode... My second name is Rose :))) so always feel connected to them...:)))
Onie...
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Meldijana Omerbegovic
{K:4089} 5/5/2007
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Beautiful queen,indeed.Excellent composition and tones ...Congratulations Doyle,and
Best regards
Meldijana
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Marian Man
{K:64170} 5/6/2007
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thank you so much dear Doyle for this elegant rose!!!!!
fine composed and presented!!!! bravo!!!
all the best
Marian
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Ace Star
{K:20388} 5/6/2007
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such beautiful work Doyle! i really like this one .... lovely presentation full of hope :)
excellent work
good luck
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Nicole Besch
{K:50527} 5/11/2007
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Wonderful close-up of this beautiful red rose Doyle!I love the rich green foilage too.Very well framed and such a lovely dedication to us!!!!
Thank you very much:)))
Best wishes to you,Nicole
Big 7++++++++++++++++
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Sam Gerber
{K:18} 5/14/2007
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:) Excellent Composition, and color!
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Pradnya D
{K:3833} 5/18/2007
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wow.. lovely soft capture.. beautiful rose..beautiful color..
-Pradnya
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 5/22/2007
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Thanks very much Ardalan! I truly appreciate the lengthy comment and although you 'type with an accent' . . . I mean, clearly translated text . . . your message comes across VERY well. I always appreciate people viewing the work I upload . . . and even appreciate comments more . . . but you clearly put some thought and time into yours . . . so Thank you!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 5/22/2007
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Thanks VERY much Joggie!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 5/22/2007
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Thanks Ann . . . I wonder if a slight decrease in saturation would have helped in the 'softness' category. Hmmmm . . .
Thanks for the comment!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 5/22/2007
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Yoshiyuki! Thanks for the comment. What to present gentlemen with? Hmmmm . . . well this if you are a "friends of ladies" person. I assume all gentlemen are friends of ladies! Tricky wording, huh? :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 5/22/2007
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Thanks very much Dear Nessa!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 5/22/2007
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Thanks Jan!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 5/22/2007
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Thanks Onie . . . a lovely name that brings up a lovely image . . . you do it proud! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 5/22/2007
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Thanks Bobot! The asparagus fern has more thorns than the roses and aggressively insisted on growing in the same bed . . . so they are mutually self-protective . . . though I do trim the fern when it starts to become less considerate of my roses. :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 5/22/2007
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Meldi! Long time my friend! Thanks so much for the comment and I hope all is well for you! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 5/22/2007
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Thanks Dear Marian!! I am glad you like it!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 5/22/2007
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Ace, my brother, thanks for the comment . . . always nice to hear from you!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 5/22/2007
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Thanks very much Nicole!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 5/22/2007
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Thanks Sam! (Welcome to UF) - Now go out there and look and comment! ;)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 5/22/2007
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Thanks very much Pradnya!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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stingRay .
{K:136763} 6/1/2007
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This is a beautiful rose Doyle in a very rich and intense red. A difficult colour to capture but you have wonderfully well my friend. The dof is superb and I love the dominant fern alongside the bloom achieving an excellent balance to the composition. Well done to you Doyle.....Cheers my friend......Ray
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/13/2007
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Thanks ever so much Ray . . . Though I see a few contrary opinions, I increased the chroma on the green channel in the fern range to pull it out a bit more . . . thinking it more a balance for than distraction from the main blossom. As we know too well . . . we have to please ourselves first! :)
Best Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
(Marny says Hi!)
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Mary Brown
{K:67818} 6/20/2007
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I can reach out and touch the softness of this lovely bloom. Very pretty and well presented.
MAry
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/20/2007
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Thanks Mary!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Luigi Andena
{K:2062} 8/10/2007
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The delicacy of one rose between the darknesses of the dusk.
It is not easy to give to a good result to the sense of the choreography but in this case six successful good.
Luigi
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