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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/30/2007
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BWA HAHAHAHAA! Oh Onie! My you have a PUNny sense of humor. Uhhhhhh . . . and my, that's more birds than I have to deal with (and that's saying something)!
The recipe is hilarious . . . and it sounds quite tasty! :P
Now you live next to Murray River, a park AND an irrigation canal? Uh huh. Separated only by a field of sunflowers and corn, no doubt! LoL! Well . . . I guess I know WHY they're there . . . and can only say . . . uhhhhhhh . . . well . . . I guess you're not going to buy a pet bird anytime soon, huh? You know that the Cockatoos are afraid of birds of prey I trust. A kite, for example, roosting on your roof might help. Here, we place plastic (but realistic) owls up to keep birds away. Perhaps that might help? Oh, and some good earplugs . . . thank goodness they're seasonal foragers.
Funny how a nuisance in one place is a rarity in another. Australia won't allow the export of these birds so virtually all of ours in this country are bred in captivity. . . . and, though they're NOT supposed to . . . I know the tourists can't resist feeding these guys! ;)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
Oh, and by the way - why would I delete that? . . . you can feel free to comment any time . . . I don't mind. :)
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Leonie Fitzpatrick
{K:40551} 1/30/2007
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this one across from our home on the irrigation channel embankment and the first one is looking over our roof to the park ext door... :)
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Leonie Fitzpatrick
{K:40551} 1/30/2007
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~~GRIN~~ Doyle... all up really *old eggs* are not all they're cracked up to be... These noisy, screeching, destructive, comical *eggs* wake us every morning here on the Murray River and continue to up the decibel levels whenever they take flight... They and their mates the corellas and galahs, many dozens of *egg cartons* full... They dig up the ground and embankments, chew the new shoots and ring bark branches, munch away on the fascia and timber trims of homes... Undo the nuts on light fittings, chew the antenna wiring (on our third aerial) and the rivets in the colourbond roofing... So, you could say that sometimes we are not *eggs*-actly fond of shelling out for replacements... :)
An old bush saying was during the depression years, when food was short... they would catch cockatoos... A large pan filled with water, add a smooth river rock, onion and potato if available but not necessary... Then add the bird, simmer for six hours... When done, throw away the cocky and serve the rock... ~~GRIN~~...
They make great pets, terrific mimics and talkers... Live for years as in many decades in captivity, sometimes handed to the next generation... :)
Would not normally do this but adding a couple of shots, hope OK Doyle, to give an idea... If this is not OK please fell free to delete...:)
Onie...
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/11/2007
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Thanks Nacho!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia
{K:96391} 1/8/2007
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stunning.great details. marvelous composition.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 12/3/2006
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Gracias mi amigo . . . para todos los comentarios.
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Juan Gonzalo Marcano Prieto
{K:14254} 12/2/2006
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bella toma, linda cacatua, excelente
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 12/1/2006
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LoL! Always something more on the 'wish' list . . . human nature I suspect! Still . . . you've managed very well given the tools currently at your disposal.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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stingRay pt.4 .
{K:250401} 12/1/2006
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Fabulous stuff Doyle and your humour always cheers me up if I'm down. A most impressive list of goodies for your birthday my friend......The only thing left on my own personal list is a long lens (my 100 macro is my longest these days) which I have resisted due to weight. Canon do a beauty which is not too heavy for my arthritic hands but it is well over £1000 (around $2000). Heather loves me dearly but I think I'm on my own in this instance. Take care of you my friend, a big hug for Marlyce....'see' you again soon....Ray
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 12/1/2006
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Thanks Ray . . . Loved the thought of "Eggs with Legs" so I've attached an artistic conception!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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The Eggs Go Marching 1 by 1 - Hurrah, Hurrah! The Eggs Go Marching 1 by 1 Hurrah! Hurrah. |
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 12/1/2006
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Thanks Sandra . . . Always room for your comments!!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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stingRay pt.4 .
{K:250401} 12/1/2006
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I get your drift Doyle....a grown up egg with legs,well, why not....you'll get no arguement from me my good friend. This is a lovely 'feathery explosion' and I certainly cannot think of better way of describing it Doyle, your own words are so apt. Great details and subtle tones in this beautifully composed feathery floral study..Well done to you my friend. All the best.....Ray:)
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Sandra Anderson
{K:5837} 12/1/2006
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Room for one more egg connotation? The c o l o u r s of an egg ie white and yellow, are excellently (i'll resist with the "egg" as a 'surrogate' prefix...) captured and therefore could, by a stretch, be included in the egg project...
Great shot :)
S
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/30/2006
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Thank you very much Shadi!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/30/2006
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Thanks again Sheila . . . it's been a delight to hear from you again and to see your work . . . as we shift into the busy season of parenthood! ;)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Shadi Porooshani
{K:11236} 11/30/2006
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wooow wonderful shot my friend very good dof & so clear
regards
shadi
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Sheila Carson
{K:5924} 11/30/2006
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Very pretty Doyle. At first glance I thought that this was a photo of a flower. I love the way that you chose to crop this. Well done!
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/29/2006
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Thanks for the lovely comment Larissa!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Larissa Nazarova
{K:12118} 11/29/2006
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Fantastic capture!!! great details, colors.
Larissa
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/29/2006
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Oh, by the way . . . I assume for each GOOD thing mentioned, twenty people thought it and didn't say it! That was . . . overall . . . I feel like each shot is a stunning success! Hehehehee.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/29/2006
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Oh J-E:
What frame issue? I assume each mention of a negative thing represents four people who think it but don't mention it. A frame is a frame is a frame . . . and presentation is fair game for critiques. Besides . . . I assume there's nothing in the image to critique . . . therefore . . . uhhhhh . . . Yeah! The frame! (Done that myself!) I would rather have YOUR honest opinion about anything in the shot - the frame - the presentation - anything at all . . . than the "nice shot. good comp. 7/7" comment copied and pasted from image to image. You give my shots your personal time and individual attention and I find that very valuable. Never fear being honest. (And I very seldom get mad - even if I probably should.)
:)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/29/2006
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Thanks Max . . . very much!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/29/2006
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Thanks very much Joggie . . . I'm so pleased with your portfolio of late, I'm going to borrow your framing style, (adapted to my needs) since it seems very pleasant. Hope that's all right . . . imitation IS the sincerest form of flattery!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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John-Eric Lemieux
{K:3045} 11/29/2006
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I hope I did'nt get you mad with this frame issue it is only my personal opinion...:)
Cheers
J.E.
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:174043} 11/29/2006
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You're very welcome, dear Doyle!:)
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Massimo Di Maggio
{K:-53658} 11/28/2006
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Hahaha.. nice shot for the project :) I read your about and found it very funny. Thanks for your comment, Max
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Joggie van Staden
{K:41700} 11/28/2006
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Unusual yet beautiful. Great detail and colour Dyle! Regards.
Joggie
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/28/2006
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Thanks Marian!!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Marian Man
{K:80636} 11/28/2006
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so lovely dear Doyle!!!! thought it was a rose!!!!!
excellent capture!!!!! wonderful details!!! bravo!!!
all the best
Marian
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/28/2006
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Dear Michele. Dear, dear Michele . . . ( shakes head slowly ).
First - it is NOT prejudiced to find my work to be good (or even inspired). . . it is a sign of high intelligence that others need to aspire too! LoL!
Honestly though, it's very nice to get support from you for my shots. It gives me a great idea on what my peers think . . . a typical American who knows what they do and do not like . . . not so much concerned with what others tell us we're supposed to like or dislike. Besides - it keeps me humble! Hehehehee! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/28/2006
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LoL!!! ( Giggle ) - Hehehehee
Didn't mean to hen-peck you . . . I know I can be a bit EGGcentric!
BWA HAHAHAHAHAA!
You did great!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 11/28/2006
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Uh oh ... I am finding I might be a bit prejudice because I think all of your work is soo good ....
Great thought in the about part... !
I love the detail and soft color of this bird .. and the position and crop you used. The clarity is perfect too.
I love it .
Take Care,
Michele~
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Robin W
{K:16308} 11/28/2006
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Perhaps I can redeem myself...
A standing OVAtion for thinking outside the box (or maybe egg carton is more appropriate?)
How did I do???
;)
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/28/2006
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. . . and you're right . . . somebody's pulling it back upwards. Hmmmmmmmm . . . ( * Sigh * ) - And I didn't even get a chance to thank them!
Hehehehee.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/28/2006
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Thanks AJ:
I noticed the rating demon hit right before Steve W commented . . . and I know all the people on the list above him as good people . . . so either a mistake . . . or somebody hates the shot . . . perhaps computer glitch?? LoL! No worries mate! The idea was to allow anonymous input so I could get an idea without friends hurting my feelings . . . and it does seem to work for that. I've considered removing them from time to time . . . but just enjoy the little extra anonymous feedback I get. I gotta give it to you for the funny button comment though . . . that's a new one on me and brought a quick smile . . . You're a good egg John! (Sorry . . . couldn't resist!)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/28/2006
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Thanks Orazio! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 11/28/2006
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Further to my ratings comment, seems that two subsequent raters have rescued it somewhat!
AJ
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 11/28/2006
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Highly original and definitely more egg-shaped than bird-shaped. But someone seems to have been joking around with the ratings - every comment enthusiastic, then bam!, someone hits the funny button.
AJ
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Orazio Minnella
{K:49417} 11/28/2006
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Excellent shot.Nice close up.Beautiful details.Well taken.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/28/2006
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Thanks Paolo! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Paolo Corradini
{K:59552} 11/28/2006
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like an abstract..so delicate image i love it!
well done
paolo
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/28/2006
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Thanks Steve . . . the inside of one anyway!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Steve Wade III
{K:129} 11/28/2006
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neat. looks like a pillow. -SW
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/28/2006
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Hi Annemette!
These guys live 40 to 50 years . . . usually outliving the owner if they're cared for. Bright, intelligent birds. EGGstra cute!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/28/2006
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Thanks Robin!
Not EGGactly what I EGGspected. EGGstra EGGstrordinary or EGGcellent . . . EGGceptional . . . EGGciting . . . perhaps even EGGsquisite! THAT's what I EGGpected. But "love the way you think!" DOES score points too! LoL! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
{K:55244} 11/28/2006
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Haha a very old egg indeed*LOL* Sweet capture of this beauty that is "self-cleaning":-) Good crop. How old do they get?? I“ve always adored such birds, but I“ve never had one.
Best wishes
Annemette
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Robin W
{K:16308} 11/28/2006
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Ha...love the way you think! Beautifully detailed Doyle...and yes, he/she DOES look like a flower.
Take care...Robin
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/28/2006
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Hi J-E!
Frame issues? LoL! To each his own . . . besides, if that's the most trouble with this image to be pointed out . . . I'll take it. Many good photogs hate ALL frames. (Too distracting from the image.) I can live with that! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/28/2006
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Thanks Nessa! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/28/2006
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Thanks Shirley! The flower comment struck close to home . . . a soft a billowy creature! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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John-Eric Lemieux
{K:3045} 11/28/2006
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Very nice Detail great color I dont know about the frame but like usual great photo and nice light
J.E.
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vanessa shakesheff
{K:68840} 11/28/2006
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Beautiful picture ..love the pink hues and detail of the feathers..I go along with your thoughts about the egg project and very orginal..nessa
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:174043} 11/28/2006
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So lovely, dear Doyle! From the thumb, I thought it was a flower.:)
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/27/2006
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Thanks Sascha!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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sascha jonack
{K:19715} 11/27/2006
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Nice picture. perfectly done.
Greetings Sascha
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/27/2006
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Thanks Nil!! Glad to hear from you!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Nilanjan Mitra
{K:12955} 11/27/2006
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beautiful... great details and a nice composition...
rgrds,
nil
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