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J.J. Guy Longtin
{K:5912} 7/27/2007
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Good photojournalist shot Michele. Unfortunately I see this all too often. As a matter of fact just in the past 3 weeks we responded to 6 accidents with a total of 8 fatalities. The start of the holidays is always a busy time for us and unfortunately people are in just too much of a hurry to get to the cottage or wherever or have still not learned that drinking and driving is no longer socially acceptable. Thanks for sharing.
Guy
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Michele Carlsen
{K:141899} 7/27/2007
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Thanks for commenting and understanding Guy-
It is like people take on another personality , very aggressive when they get behind the wheel- not EVEN because of DUI- Just the power of the car,(?) the loss of resposibilty while on vacation , or this impatient society we seem to have breed :(((
Best wishes,
Michele~
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rebecca claassen
{K:16443} 7/27/2007
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OUCH!! Michele, it is awful when we have to see these sorts of things, but people need to slow down and realize that the wrong person behind the wheel can turn the car into a weapon.
Being irresponsible when driving, whether because speeding, or being under the influence, or not having enough concentration is something unnecessary, drives me nuts (no pun intended).
cheers and stay safe, Beks
P.S. how is the new job working out? Have you adjusted to the new routine yet?
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Michele Carlsen
{K:141899} 7/27/2007
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Hi Beks, Sorry if I offened you ...but sometimes people need a reminder .... I am such a yacker that I blab when I change jobs, or most anything on my mind...and this was the begining of the end of my 'Flower Delivery Girl' job ....ok 'Lady career'...Much too stressful in the summer time here- soooooo I had the this image & thought I'd settle some questions all at once this way .
I am liking this new job--- I love challenges and after I have conquered them ...well the thrill is gone. This challenge will last me into retirement I am pretty sure....It's not like the last time I worked in a restaurant & the cool part is the ages are from 16yr. to not sure but looks like mid 60's anyway .... and same for the crowd.
The times are great for me - 2-10pm & 4-10pm--- 4 days a week only I am starting 5 days next week kind of like make $$$$ while you can . I am talking 3 digits in tips but hard work too...which I love - I am Crazy I know it :)))
Thank YOu for your comment, and asking how things were working out ....
Cheers,
Michele~
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Alicia Popp
{K:84964} 7/27/2007
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Uff... duro momento! Cuánta violencia en el impacto!
Muy buen documento Michele!
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Dave Arnold
{K:55649} 7/27/2007
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groan... another wreck. Okay, here goes. Cause: High speed on a temporary donut tire resulting in loss of control and traction wherein the driver's last thought was "gee, how'd that happen?"
I'll assign a case number and submit my bill to the usual place, thank you very much.
Mr. CM
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Michele Carlsen
{K:141899} 7/27/2007
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Thank YOU dear Alicia.... It was a shock to see it in the afternoon when my boss weas telling me he saw it in the early morning ...
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Michele Carlsen
{K:141899} 7/27/2007
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That's It ! No gushy Thank You so much for dedicating ..this to me ......@@@%%$ No one has Ever done*(&^^^!!~~~~+& this for me before **(%)><M!@@@@@
Lol!! Ahhhhhhhhh I guess this means you don't like it and you changed your name yet AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank You Mr. CM for the kind comment . I appreciate your kind words ever so much :))
I can tease You pretty good ehye Captain ?
Just documenting facts -
Michele~
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:143468} 7/27/2007
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Very good, Michele! Do hope you are right that no one was hurt seriously.
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Michele Carlsen
{K:141899} 7/27/2007
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I have faith I am Right dear Shirley--- I have felt so strong Our Srna all day and what a surprise to get this good news I have to write her so very much !!
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:143468} 7/27/2007
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I have posted the news in the forum, and went to Srna's last post and notified all the people there who showed concern for her.:)
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Michele Carlsen
{K:141899} 7/27/2007
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I was laying in bed resting my eyes ...and I blinked & could view a message on the pc.. . . .They were from You - I had to 'Thank You' as poorly as it may be at this hour for me... I mean I will 'Thank You properly in the morning for all of your kindness and help dear Shirley ....I mean it & I do appreciate it so very much .... and I am a bit less than 2 yrs. younger than You so that is nothing at our age .... we're happy to be alive - right !
Hugs, Michele~
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:143468} 7/27/2007
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You're welcome, my dear Michele! No need for thanks. I am just to happy and hopeful for Srna.
Hope you get some rest. I actually feel younger now than I have in years. About a year and a half ago, I was in terrible physical shape...a few steps from a wheelchair. Now my whole life is different and my health is better than it's ever been. What a difference that makes!:)))
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Nicole Besch
{K:54809} 7/27/2007
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Oh my God...poor guys!!!But in our country it happens nearly all weekend a crash like this one and often with younger people who was drunken.Also with some dead onces!!In our country the most fault is too high speed or alcohol!!
You have done a great job to show us this awful accident.
Drive careful!!!!
Sleep well my dear.
Love
Nicki
7/7
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Pablo Dylan
{K:56114} 7/27/2007
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Sad but excellen testimonial.
Pablo
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John Hatz
{K:149382} 7/27/2007
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holly crub... holly shhhh....smokes! At my place even we don't have war we have the deaths of a war and that is a photo that I could easily have some...:-( freeky cars distroyed and the people inside of them looks like with fishes in tins! An excellent photo for everybody like the most of us they drive a car and at the same time we are...alive....to be a bit more carefull for us and for the others we use the same road...
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The Pilgrim
{K:32897} 7/27/2007
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Tragic indeed but a very niely captured journalistic
shot. Good colors, exposure and details. Well done.
Thanks for the story!
:)
7+
Congrats Michele
Paul
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Michele Carlsen
{K:141899} 7/27/2007
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I think that was the right thing to do ...I appreciate it - so many ask me questions so I wanted to respond altho I do hope I haven't rushed it---- Regardless I appreciate You doing this dear Shirley...You are a very kind person :)
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Michele Carlsen
{K:141899} 7/27/2007
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I am so happy to hear about your healthy news dear Shirley :))
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biljana mitrovic
{K:44151} 7/27/2007
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terrible...sad.....and people usually don't think that we have only one life...so precious,so wonderful,but so fragile ....great picture to remind us that life is only one and rare,and we must be careful with it
big hug my friend
biljana
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Michele Carlsen
{K:141899} 7/27/2007
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Thank You my dear Nicki...... It is not a good subject but more journalism I just try to warn others if possible .
I appreciate your support soooo much .
Hugs my dear, Michele~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:141899} 7/27/2007
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Thank YOU for Your support dear Pablo- It is sad... & I appreciate Your support even more because of this , Thank YOU , thank you ...
Michele~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:141899} 7/27/2007
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Thank YOu for your great comment dear John & hope I am greatful you understand how dangerous the cars are- everyday I move off the street ( while at work ((( for another accident ...& I don't want to get into one but it's out of my control if one car should hit me so no mmore driving in the summer - no more floral delivery - If I stop suddenly the flowers fly & its a mess too.....
Cheers,
Michele~
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Glinda Shipley
{K:-833} 7/27/2007
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This is a terrific photo, Michelle. We run into the issue of publish/no publish all the time and never know quite what to do. It isn't always so dramatic either. We took a photo of an elderly couple, then when we got home, realized that they were in the middle of a huge fight. The photo was hilarious, but it is still sitting in the limbo file. We once published a rather pathetic photo of a homeless man also and got skewered for that. But surely these and subjects like yours are important. Otherwise we're just coffee table photographers. Glad you uploaded this one.
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Michele Carlsen
{K:141899} 7/27/2007
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Thank YOu Paul-- I guess that whole story was not necessary - but you know me I get rambling at times :))) Thank YOu for the high rating too :))
love, Michele~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:141899} 7/27/2007
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Thank YOU for your TRUE and inspiring words dear Biljana....I appreciate it very much ....
Hugssss,
Michele~
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Paul Harris
{K:3554} 7/27/2007
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Really good photography Michele, cant be bettered
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Jason Hopson
{K:3283} 7/27/2007
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Good job here Michele. I like the tight crop - it helps to make the image more impactfull (pun not intended, honest!) This photo of yours really tells the strory well, especially since it does include part of the 'donut tire' as pointed out already by the keen eyed 'Mr. CM.'
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Michele Carlsen
{K:141899} 7/27/2007
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Thank YOU Paul-- Bummer it is of a CRASH...
BUT - thank you so much for the support and time to comment dear Paul !
Regards,
Michele~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:141899} 7/28/2007
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Hi Glinda,
You sound like you photograph for a newspaper (??))) or at least work for one, OR work with one:))
I appreciate your comment sooooo very much because it is such a dilema and it's nice to know that it is also a common one..... I can't 'thank you enough' my friend !
I wish You a super week-end !
Michele~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:141899} 7/28/2007
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Thank YOU Jason...Your comments are always appreciated very much my frieind - Yep ...Mr. CM noties that stuff naturaly :))
Best Wishes,
Michele~
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Joao Sousa
{K:10224} 7/28/2007
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Oh my God! This vehicle is all damaged! A good register of a moment which surely was not very pleasant! Great Shot!
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Michele Carlsen
{K:141899} 7/28/2007
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Thank YOU dear Joao !!! I didn't know if I should post it or not ---but it is one reason I am leaving the floral delivery job .... Traffic is crazy around here!!!
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39373} 7/28/2007
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Michele -- Good documentary and most likely a testament to driving too fast and/or alcohol-impaired driving. Many of these are avoidable. Good crop and you weren't tempted to the long shot but more for the visual impact.
--Jan
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Michele Carlsen
{K:141899} 7/28/2007
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Thank YOU Jan ...Always appreciate your opinions and way of viewing images :)))
With much appreciation ,
Michele~
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Ahmed Ismail
{K:19853} 7/28/2007
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Its relieving in a little way that it was not a fatality! The state that car is in shows how bad it is, though. Its so sad that somehow people take for granted how important it is to follow the regulations for their own safety and that of others. If I think back, it would have been such shocking news for me as we did not have these until a few years back. With the growing population here, the last few years we have had a couple of serious accidents here too.
Its a very good journalistic shot!
Regards, Ahmed
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Michele Carlsen
{K:141899} 7/29/2007
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Thank YOu dear Ahmed ..I appreciate your great comment - personally I would rather have no cars... just public transportation , bicycles, and scooters maybe :)) your life becomes soooo out of control the second you get inside a car on the hyway... . or road...
With much appreciation ,
michele~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100221} 8/3/2007
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Ooooh . . . the world of PJ (photojournalism) . . . CSI reminds me that yesterday on my short drive home the CSI hummer from the Miaimi show pulled out of the studios and right in behind me. Felt kind of surreal though we see it quite a bit . . . They filmed at the Nikon building across from Marny's office too. We get notified when they film gun fights so no officers shoot back . . . good idea, huh?
A good reminder here too, Michele. I have seen more than a few posted shots by photographers (even here on UF) who take shots while they are driving. That's usually not a very good idea! :P
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:141899} 8/3/2007
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I LOVE CSI & would have loved to be there for those scenes shot where Marni (& You?)
work.
No, No , No Doyle NOT ME I can't take pictures & drive- altho I have seen a few taken that way right here too...Nope - I am not a multi -tasker in the car-...can't even talk on the phone & drive altho the rest of world seems to:))
Thank YOU for your time & my fingers are crossed for a photoshoot for both YOU & Marny...
Regards,
Michele~
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