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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 9/18/2006
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Thanks very much Michele . . . it's very kind of you and yes, it's a small world . . . considering I was born in Florida . . . Hillsborough County . . . Uhhhh . . . well, some time ago. LoL! Now, of course, I'm Waaaaaay behind here at UF!
I hadn't realized you two even knew each other. She is my third FC Award . . . and I'm glad for them when they come ..... If you click a person's name, the left column will list many links . . . but above the portfolios . . . you can look at their FCs. They're nice, though not as celebrated . . . because they indicate helpfulness . . . not tech skill with a camera. Of course, comments I get from you and Sheila and many others are often nicer . . . We had a great time . . . . haven't seen all the photos yet . . . and stayed up past midnight twice in a row . . . There was little we failed to see or shoot in our short time. Now . . . back to work and a much needed rest!! LOL!
:)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 9/15/2006
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I too like the tone of this image Doyle.
Nice image, with detail and exposure.
I am writing tonight to 'Congratulate Your Critique Award' .. I would've given it to you if I could have a looong time ago !! You deserve it the MOST !
Talk about a small world Brenda Guiles was a native Melbourne, Fl. local and I was new to the nieghborhood, hers... She is an excellent photographer and I like her. She set me straight in a quick hurry ...which was probably what I needed !
I learned to know what I was shooting very quickly because of her and I credit her for this ... It is important.
Just thought it interesting you critiqueing her... and both of you critiqueing me , her at my start + you in my middle (I hope) to have a longer future ! Just wanted to share this and Congratulate you. I'd say I am a very lucky person actually .....
Michele~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 9/12/2006
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Thank you very much Marian!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Marian Man
{K:80636} 9/12/2006
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a b/w beauty!!!!!!! well done dear Doyle!!!!!
all the best
Marian
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 9/12/2006
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Thanks Jessie!! (And I KNOW the feeling of catching up!)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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jessie voigts
{K:6772} 9/12/2006
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hey doyle! i have a lot of your photos to catch up on. sheesh, go away for a few days...;)
this is extraordinary. the insides look like they are glowing, pulsing with light. i LOVE it.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 9/11/2006
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Thanks very much Mary!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Mary Slade
{K:40338} 9/11/2006
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Like it! It is like they are lit in the middle Doyle. The sepia adds a bit of mystery and a little poignant.
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:174022} 9/11/2006
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So true...and You're welcome!:)
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 9/11/2006
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Thanks Shirley . . . I was suprised too! Still preferred the color but felt this shot had it's own merits in different ways . . . like comparing apples and oranges, perhaps. That's why I decided to post both.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 9/11/2006
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Thanks for the helpful comment James . . . I liked the mono-version because it was, essentially, a different shot. I agree with you about the preference for color . . . and the more distinct separation of blossoms from BG. Thanks!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:174022} 9/11/2006
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I'm really surprised at how well this works in B&W. Lovely!
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James Cook
{K:38068} 9/11/2006
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Man, that's tough. Or maybe my brains not working so well today. I think probably the color version. Big fan of purple, don'tcha know.
The trouble with the sepia version is that you lose a level of contrast between the flowers (the two main ones) and the background (purple-green gets washed pretty close in sepia).
Maybe that could be worked out by separating the foreground and background (on different layers) and working their contrasts individually? I don't know.
Hope that useful. See you around.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 9/11/2006
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Thanks James . . . curious as to your preference between this and the full color version!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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James Cook
{K:38068} 9/11/2006
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Brings it closer to the realm of IR. Nicely toned.
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