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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 2/4/2007
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Thanks very much Sergio! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Sergio Cárdenas
{K:25028} 2/2/2007
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Beautiful sepia tones and contrast in this one!
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/30/2007
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Thanks Ann!! :) I know how you feel. I'll be checking on the progress . . . extension tubes are interesting!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Ann Van Breemen
{K:13399} 1/27/2007
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An excellent macro, Doyle, and a beautiful composition and presentation. Thanks for showing us your set-up. I already have a Tamron macro lens but I've recently ordered an extension tube for really small critters, plus an angle viewfinder for those low down jobs. I see you use one too. I'm getting too old to keep getting up and down all the time. Getting down is o.k. but getting back up.... Quite another story. Thanks for your comments on my pics. Cheers, Ann.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/24/2007
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Thanks Alan! Hey, macro and micro are the same thing . . . just silly Nikon refuses to use the term Macro . . . calling it micro. Hmmmmm . . . somehow that fits my personality! LoL! Anyway, thanks for the comment!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/24/2007
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Thanks Emmanuel! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/24/2007
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Thanks very much a.! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Alan Shaffer
{K:5873} 1/23/2007
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Hey Doyle, now I have something to shoot for with my 105 ;-). Thanks for showing the setup, that will help me quite a bit to try to get the macro/micro thing down.
-Al
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Emmanuel Panagiotakis
{K:6267} 1/23/2007
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Very nice color tones in this one my friend
Nice DOF also
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a. gianfranco baccelli
{K:21379} 1/20/2007
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Beautiful macro and nice composition. I like the sepia tone.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/19/2007
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Ok Robin . . . snow in Malibu. Malibu.
Feelin a bit better . . . The Beachside Rum Luau Bar-B-Q is canceled due to weather . . .
Freakin' Malibu! (shaking my head) . . . I gues I may have to stop my weather teasin' . . .
Naaaah. :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/19/2007
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Uhhhh . . . Thanks John. Can too. :&)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Robin W
{K:16308} 1/18/2007
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mvjudiekgjzunf...watching the news...loienguyaeir...snow in L.A. County!!!
Feeling better yet?
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 1/16/2007
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Sorry, but you can't be "ridiculously ill" as you've put in your bio. If you're ill, that's it, you're ill. And I wish you the speediest recovery, whatever it's from. Even if it's some ridiculous disease. Your absence from UF was immediately noticed - I wish you all the best and sincerely hope to see you back here soon.
AJ
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/16/2007
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Thanks Jan:
Never sure how many people actually see the profile . . . after the first time anyway. Still ill, but back at work and will spend a few minutes here . . . must be getting better soon, huh?
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/16/2007
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Thanks Pat! You're welcome any time! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/16/2007
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Thanks Jani! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/16/2007
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Thanks Paul! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/16/2007
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Thanks Art! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/15/2007
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Just noticed your "out for sick" note.
Wishing you a speedy recovery-- get well soon!
--Jan
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Patrick Ziegler
{K:21797} 1/15/2007
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Very nice Doyle, Awsome detail,DOF and tone. I really need to spend more time looking through your portfolio.
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Jani Salvataggio
{K:27283} 1/13/2007
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Amazing macro!!!!! So a perfect crystal! Wonderful Picture!!! Congratulation Doyle!!!
7+++++++
Regards
Jani
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Paul's Photos
{K:35235} 1/12/2007
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nice work Doyle.... like that you included your setup as well... good one
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Art McCaffrey
{K:23645} 1/11/2007
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credit due , it's a very fine macro, great tone, & wow what a set up, just like mine lol,. yes i gota robo too, used in (spin penny),. but i would'nt have had the guts to shoot the set up, its so old its rusting,lol,. good onya doyle for all the info,. regards art,.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/11/2007
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Thanks Jan . . . very kind of you. :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/11/2007
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Thank you Roby!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/11/2007
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Thank you Ace, my brother!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/11/2007
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Thank you Peter . . . those twinkles are actually pollen! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/10/2007
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Doyle - I must have missed this when going thru the posted photos over the last few days. This is brilliant; the concept and the execution are amazing. If I had tried this I am certain that never in a gazillion years would it have occurred to me to convert it to sepia - that was a masterstroke and I think besides the image it itself the sepia was a perfect choice. Love this one.
--Best to you, Jan
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 1/10/2007
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delicate and lovely.. all the best my dear..
roby
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Ace Star
{K:21040} 1/9/2007
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amazing composition Doyle! classick tones and composition :)
excellent +7
good luck
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Peter De Rycke
{K:41212} 1/9/2007
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Wonderful work, i like the kind of twinkles on the flower .. Peter
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/9/2007
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Thanks Mehul! Nice to hear from you! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/9/2007
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Thanks Marcus . . . I'm sure the setup is very different from your fieldwork too!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/9/2007
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Thanks my dear friend. Hope all is well with you Mary!
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Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/9/2007
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Thanks Barbara! If you look at the first comment you'll see right away that this is a small Ruby Slipper blossom and not a sunflower at all. The entire flower would fit on a single sunflower petal! BUT . . . it is enjoyed by the bees very much! ;)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/9/2007
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Thanks to you and same to you Ng!!! :)
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Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/9/2007
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Thanks very much Marco and I enjoy your comments when and where you choose to place them. Thanks very much for your support this past year and best wishes to you and yours for 2oo7 as well!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/9/2007
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Muchas Gracias Alicia!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/9/2007
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Thanks very much Paolo!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/9/2007
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Thanks Linda! Very kind of you!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/9/2007
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Thanks Avi! . . . No worries . . . as good as you already are, by the time you turn 22 yrs. old like me . . . you'll be VERY good! LoL!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/9/2007
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Thanks John: I have exploded the original 400% and still fail to see the sensor dust issue you mention. I have attached an image to ask . . . is this what you were referring to? If so . . . that's not dust but actually IS the image. Clearly . . . sensor dust can be cloned relatively easily if extant . . . until the sensor is cleaned anyway. Thanks for pointing it out . . . last time I did that it turned out to be a bird! LoL!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Robin W
{K:16308} 1/9/2007
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kekekekeke...
ROTFLMAO...just saw Avi's comment!
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/9/2007
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LoL! Ok, for the record, Marlyce is the owner . . . I only rent now and then! Hehehehee . . .
I did start it . . . but there's NO help coming . . . and you have to admit it IS kinda' Fun. The Other project (may) be finished tonight . . . :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/9/2007
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My Dear Robin!
Let's not jump to conclusions here! This poor blossom you see here was inadvertantly cut from the stalk of life by our gardener who, with weedeater running, was forced to spin the business ened away from the idyllic and playful chasing of a neighborhood, scamping pup who was frolicking about chasing butterflies and the like since we have no snow to play in! Of course, he was immediately terminated, sued and deported.
In a deep and reverent ceremony, we proceeded to gently lift the fallen blossom and carry it into the shelter of our small, humble abode. To preserve the soon to fade image for all eternity . . . I took some photos . . . promising to show them to future Ruby Slipper young that would be following soon! Hence the memorial shot you see posted!
That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Mehul Chimthankar
{K:18655} 1/9/2007
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Hi Doyle,
Nice Crop, the tones and frame makes this one special - rated 6/7
Mehul
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/9/2007
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Thanks Asim!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/9/2007
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Thank you very much Dear Nessa! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Marcus Armani
{K:36599} 1/8/2007
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wonderful macro, the floral looks very nice with the nice lighting and great use of DOF., your setup is very different yet effective, really nicely done.
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Mary Slade
{K:40338} 1/8/2007
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Amazing detail- and I'd never have known how small it was. Lovely colour and lighting.
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{K:12494} 1/8/2007
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WOW, if I was a bee, I would think that looks tastey, it is beautiful, and the bees do love the sunflower, I had sunflowers this summer for a while and bee's to, they was beautiful while they lasted. Excellent job.
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Engy Farahat
{K:11591} 1/7/2007
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Excellent macro Doyle. great details.
and beautiful lighting. well done
Happy New Year :)
ng..
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marco ds
{K:6335} 1/6/2007
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Really a nice cut! It's always a pleasure for me, Doyle, to look at your splendid portfolio, and your latest images are very good! The time it's never enough, but sometimes I can find some minutes for commenting the photos... Have a wonderful 2007 and best wishes!!! Ciao,
Marco
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Alicia Popp
{K:87532} 1/6/2007
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Excelente macro, estupendas texturas y luz... felicitaciones!
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Paolo Corradini
{K:59552} 1/5/2007
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...so cool to see the backstage :)
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Paolo Corradini
{K:59552} 1/5/2007
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wow what amazing details and soft tones here, great crop a winer image!
well done!
cheers
PAOLO
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Linda Imagefree
{K:72276} 1/5/2007
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Very nice selective DOF Doyle...I like the tones, details, and perfect lighting, well done...Linda
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Avi
{K:70138} 1/5/2007
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What a control over DOF !!!!!!!! .....
I would LOVE to reach your calibre when I am your age :)
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John Hatz
{K:156973} 1/5/2007
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Excellent macro, I love the use of the apperture here...even the image gives me the idea of a pretty wider apperture...
Excellent way to crop and place the flower and very nice brown tones too....a spot at the middle area from sensor dust...yea, I have the same problem...big problem...
Very good!
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Robin W
{K:16308} 1/5/2007
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Negative space...hmmmm...blank canvas just screaming for some creative editing...hmmmmm....
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Robin W
{K:16308} 1/5/2007
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Razor thin dof is right...and you accomplished your goal Doyle, I see pollen on the curly thingees (technical term) and dusting the petals!That set up...wow, guess you eliminated the pesky ocean breeze huh?...but what have you done to that poor innocent flower? And you questioned my methods...hummmpf! ;)
Take care...Robin
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Asim Roy
{K:10051} 1/5/2007
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Very nice sephia capture Doyle, love ,asim
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vanessa shakesheff
{K:68840} 1/5/2007
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Like the crop and lovely detail and lighting ..nessa
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/4/2007
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Thanks so much Mel!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/4/2007
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Thanks Nacho - And best wishes for your 2oo7 as well!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/4/2007
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Vous remercier encore pour le commentaire gentil !
Etendre les égards chauds,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/4/2007
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I recommend office supply stores for the cardboard box if you're really getting better equipment . . . the grocery stores have boxes with fruit stains! LoL! Thanks for the comment you striking Viking you! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Meldijana Omerbegovic
{K:4079} 1/4/2007
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Beautiful and extraordinary in detail...excellent work,Doyle!
Meldijana
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Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia
{K:96391} 1/4/2007
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great detailsl. wonderful. 7++ happy new year.,
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Aykaan K
{K:13601} 1/4/2007
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quel travail de précision...
salutations...
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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
{K:55244} 1/4/2007
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Nice crop and sephiatones in this one, Doyle. The homemade studio shows your creativity;) Hmm maybe I should also get some better equipment for making such experiments! Well done, California Creative Kid
Annemette
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:173998} 1/4/2007
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You are very welcome, Doyle...and thank you so much, too!:) You are right...sometimes change is exactly what is needed.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/4/2007
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Hey, Thanks Leo!! :)
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Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/4/2007
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LoL! Oh my gawsh! Fancy??? You should see my response to Michele . . . a fancy cardboard box and hardware store clamps! :)
Thanks very much Shirley - for the comment -
I did get the e-mail yesterday and immediately responded as you requested . . . when things happen . . . it's sometimes better in the long run than when things stay as they are . . . faith and trust my friend . . . your left and right hand in this case. I will remember daily!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/4/2007
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Thanks very much Liz . . . :)
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Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/4/2007
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Well thanks very much Michele . . . I had to laugh at the "surgeon's operating table" comment . . . . you're looking at a white cardborad box on top of a foot stool . . . a couple of clamps from the hardware store to hold the black backdrop . . . and my trusty Magnifying Glass Head robot with aligator clip hands (I call him Roby - having bought him for about $5 on E-bay)! It IS a little flower . . . but that won't stop me! Just HAD to get out of that pesky ocean breeze! ;) Anyway . . . Always love to hear from you!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/4/2007
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Thanks Ardalan! Appreciate the comment my green friend! ;)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Leo Régnier Я£
{K:67696} 1/4/2007
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Great macro, very well executed Doyle!!
Leo
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:173998} 1/4/2007
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Now I'm jealous after seeing your setup. I have nothing quite so fancy. Anyway, great shot, dear Doyle!:)
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Liz Wallis
{K:26133} 1/4/2007
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wow...all that technicality....but look at the result :) shows you what patience and a little care gets you :) Beautiful work and lovely tones Doyle.
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 1/4/2007
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OMG Doyle I love your macro creative flower , title , light and all ...
BUT your STUDIO set-up takes the cake !!!
It looks like a surgeons operating table ... and with the little bitty flower ...haaaaahhhaaa!! I just love it !!!
Thanks so ooo much for sharing it !!!!!7++++++++++++++
Best Regards,
Michele~
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Ardalan Haddad
{K:15567} 1/4/2007
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it's a very complex details. makes me feeling excited.
well done bro...
keep it up!
Great that you revealed your studio setup for us...
Take care,
Stay Green.
Ardalan.
7+ for your acuracy and effort.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/4/2007
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The Set-up . . .
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