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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 3/12/2008
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Dear Julie , Thank You so much for your great support and comment ! Again I am flattered by your time to view and to 'LOOK INTO MY PORTFOLIO ' ha ! It is a big one that I have kept to remind me of where I started - silly but true :))
Big Hug back ,
Michele~
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Julie Salles
{K:22654} 3/11/2008
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WOW! what an amazing light you captured here.
I am having fun looking thru your portfolio :)
Big hug,
Julie.
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 8/10/2007
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Thank YOU so much dear mahassa.
All The best,
Michele~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 8/8/2007
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Thank You for your great comment dear mahassa .....
All the Best,
Michele~
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Elle Elle
{K:10958} 8/7/2007
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wonderful lighting,
very nice my dear,
best, mahassa
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 8/5/2007
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OH Thank You so much dear Mojgan !!! Your enthusiasm makes me happy , with much encouragement -
hugs,
Michele~
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Mojgan Bahasadri
{K:16243} 8/5/2007
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW !!
another GREAT shot my dear friend!! 7+++++
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 8/3/2007
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Thank YOU dear Pradnya ... so good to hear frm YOU :)) I missed You for awhile. I hope all is well for you & You are having a nice summer ....
Take Care,
Michele~
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Pradnya D
{K:3875} 8/3/2007
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Beautiful shot Michele..
very nicely taken.. nice angle and I liked the light in the middle of the flower..
Just beautiful!!!!!!7++++++
Pradnya
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 8/3/2007
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Really ???? You are teasing me NOW Doyle :))
hmmmmmmm......
Regards,
Michele~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 8/3/2007
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Hi Doyle--- Are You for Real ! I am jazzed just to be in an 'AWARDS Nomination' =
I should pay more attention to that forum:))
Thank YOU soooooooo much for hanging in there with 'Me' over a year now -
If not for your guidence,help & tips this would never have happened:)) Not at this time anyway ...maybe one day but honestly it would take much , much longer ....Thank You for sharing the info- 'Oh King Of Cool' ---
I just got home from working & this is the BEST news I've heard in a Very Long time - so 'Thank You'.....for telling me, and for helping me- even if it goes no further than this my friend :))
Regards,
Jumping Grasshopper -Lol !
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/2/2007
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Hmmmm . . . nominated twice by two different people! ;)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/2/2007
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No Way! EXCELLENT Michele . . . found this from the award nomination list and can sure see why it's there!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 8/1/2007
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Thank YOU for YOur comment dear Gust@vo !!!!1
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Gustavo Scheverin
{K:164501} 8/1/2007
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ahhh, me faltó agregar algo..."tan hermosa como vos"...;-)
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 8/1/2007
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Thank YOU my friend Gust@vo !!!
I appreciate your comments so much !
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Gustavo Scheverin
{K:164501} 8/1/2007
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Muy hermosa.
Felicitaciones!
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/31/2007
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Thank You for your kind comment and continued support my dear friend ...
All the Best To You & Yours
Michele~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/31/2007
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Thank You most kindly dear Maryanne- I am truely flatterd and love Gerogia's work ....
What a great comment
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Thank YOU !
Best Wishes,
Michele~
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Robert Chin
{K:22282} 7/31/2007
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Very beautiful capture Michele,very nice lighting effects and excellent composition.
Take care
Robbie
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Maryanne Murillo
{K:11617} 7/30/2007
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Gorgeous image, with truly wonderful light. I've just returned from Georgia O'Keefe country -- and I think you may be a kindred spirt (see image attached).
Beautiful work, Michele.
Maryanne
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/30/2007
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Thank YOU JD for your supportive comment - I am really trying so it's nice when you recognize this and comment to me- It does encourage me to now I have progressed :))
with much appreciation ,
M~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/30/2007
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Hi my dear friend Riny - hope this is not a second reply - I am confused as I have gotten behind - I did put this in 'Creative flower' catagory --- cause YOU & Avi guide me . I appreciate this so much. I am working a new job now with Loooonnnn hrs. but I will amke some good money :)) I just fall behind a bit on UF.
I really appreciate your kind support my dear friend.
Huggsssss my friend, from Sunny but chilly Oregon , Michele:))
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/30/2007
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Thank YOU Paul for all of Your thoughts and concerns......and of course for the Great comment my friend !!!!!!!!
I am done with the floral delivery job now --- I was Just helping out a bit longer - and got hired at teh restaurant before I could give a proper 2 week notice..so they over-lapped for a week
But that is over now ....altho YEP the the restaurant bussiness... WOOOOOOO-----It's been 15 yrs. since I've been there and now I remember why - Lol ...
I need to be counting my $$$ or it's just very hard..... ha! The $$$ helps the pain sooooooooo much ....
love,
Michele~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/29/2007
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Oh Thank You soo much dear Mohamed...I appreciate your time to comment and & to view my image & then to be so generous and supportive too :))
All the Best,
michele~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/29/2007
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Thank YOU for your kind words my friend !! I am flattered...
Regards,
Michele~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/29/2007
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Thank YOU dear Paul --- excuse me for running a bit late with my replies and comments I was out of town....now off to work but when I return I will see what you've been doing !
Cheers,
Michele~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/29/2007
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Thank YOU dear biljana - I appreciate such a kind flattering compliment - I am sooo happy You like it :))
Hugsss,
Michele~
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biljana mitrovic
{K:48110} 7/29/2007
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You are an extra ordinary person who made one extra ordinary macro of this beautiful giant (if you saids so::))) lily:))
Very beautiful my dear friend
hugssssssssssssss
biljana
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The Pilgrim
{K:64977} 7/29/2007
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Wonderful capture of the lilly Michele....Its like mine! :)
Nice backlight and details. The composition also is strong.
I also like the contrast with the background and I would not say it was taking you to long learning your camera. I think you are doing suberb! Better than I even! :):)
I like what you wrote about what this image means to you....
I think that is perfect and I agree!!
Sorry you are not getting enough rest Michele. So you are working two jobs! Im confused on that part of your life right now but that is really going to take a great strain on you. Please be careful and not take on too much. I also know its hard. You taking care of mother and all and one job is hard for one to make it on let alone two.
I can sleep my life away and still I wake up feeling just as tired! I hate that.....and so I just stay up...lol
Crazy I know.
Glad you are back at home........Get pleanty of rest so that you will be able to work when you return....
Much love
Your friend,
Paul
PS......77777777777's on the photo!
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/29/2007
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Hi JD....Well I do admit it is taking me a very long time to learn how to use all the dials and buttons on this new camera but it sure is fun:)) Thank You sooooooooooo much for commenting on my image- I really appreciate it very much as I know You're a very good photographer......It means even MORE ---& a very good frind :))
Take Care mate,
Michele~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/29/2007
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Thank You so much dear Mohamed ...I appreciate your comments as usual my dear friend ....:)) You are very generous & so kind:))
Regards,
Michele~
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john davis
{K:1684} 7/29/2007
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My goodness, you are getting quite good...and bold! A little while ago, you wouldn't have attempted this shot..
Kindly
JD
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Mohamed Badawy
{K:11828} 7/29/2007
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Bravooooo Michele excellent macro shot with great details and fantastic lighting, well done, 7+++++++++++++++ .
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Ahmed Ismail
{K:19853} 7/28/2007
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A lovely macro with great backlighting! Very beautiful!! And a very nice title too!
Regards, Ahmed
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:174022} 7/28/2007
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You're welcome, dear Michele!:)
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Paul Harris
{K:3208} 7/28/2007
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Good image Michele, I like the zone of focus you have used to hilight the important parts, well done
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/28/2007
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Thank YOU sooooo much for your kind support my dear shadi ...I also thank You for your sweet comment on my portfolio image--- Much appreciation :)) Have a Happy Day my dear.
Regards,
Michele~
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Shadi Porooshani
{K:11236} 7/28/2007
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very lovely floral image my dear
i like the lights & colors
your portfolio image is so beautiful my dear
regards
shadi
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/28/2007
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Thank YOu dear Nacho !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/28/2007
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My job at the floritst started out as a favor for a friend so no problems there Jan :)) We are great buddies..... & he got more than 2 weeks notice... No problem with flowers until winter either - my latest images have been out of my Mom's garden ---I am one lucky lady Huh?
Thank YOu kindly though for the in-put and well wishes:))
Michele~
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Avi
{K:70138} 7/28/2007
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Ohhh Michele.. you can skip that formality.. by now we are much more than that.. :)
I sincerely want to see your photography to improve by leaps and bound.. pls don't get me wrong..
And I am WTH you !!!!
cheers !!! 
Avi
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Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia
{K:96391} 7/28/2007
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stunning macro. great details. 7+++++++++++
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/28/2007
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Oh Avi You are really a sensitive and sweet person ..You make me Smile, and help me keep faith in people... Thank YOU my dearest friend !
Hugs,
Michele~
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 7/28/2007
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Well done, Michele -- beautiful, elegant, delicate and fine texture and detail. Like this one a lot. Looks like your source for florals may dry up soon with switching jobs! Stay friends with your former employer and drop in from time to time. :) :)
--Jan
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Avi
{K:70138} 7/28/2007
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I just nominated this pic... let's keep our fingers crossed :)
hugs,
Avi
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/28/2007
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Thank YOU my dear riny -- I just did that :)) Dhanging the catagory .... we will see if anything comes about -
Regarless I am glad that YOu and Avi both like it and this is very important to me..... Hugsssss dear friend from Hot & sunny Oregon , Michele~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/28/2007
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Thank YOU so much dear Joao for your kind comments and support my dear freind !
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Nicole Besch
{K:72664} 7/28/2007
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I wish you a wonderful day at Salem and as I see you have great weather you can relax a little bit before you will start to work!!
Big,big hugs to you and my little butterfly is wavering with a big HELLO to you
Nicki;)
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/28/2007
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Thank You dear Shirley !!! I appreciate your kind comment my dear !!!
Hugsssss,
Michele~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/28/2007
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Thank YOU soo much dear ...I appreciate your comment and entusiasm- It is contagious and a good thing to have :))
Hugs, Michele~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/28/2007
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Thank YOU dear Pablo ...!!!!!!!!!
Best Wishes, Michele~
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Pablo Dylan
{K:63918} 7/28/2007
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Great Macro dear Michele,excellent white balance.
BRAVA!!!!!!!!!!!
Pablo
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/28/2007
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Thank You dear Nicki- I appreciate your comments sooo generous and so encouraing for me ... Thank YOU my dear :)))
I am to go to Salem today but so much to do before my full time work tomorrow at the new job.... We will see :)) I also need a break from this computer I think sometmes ...so if I am missing for a day or so do not worry I will be back :))
Much Love, & Hugsssssssssss , Michele~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/28/2007
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You are right Dave.... 2 jobs is NOT Good for me & I think I am going back to bed even if it is 5 am and I went to bed at about 9:30pm - I am still tried.... so sorry I was too sensitive because of taking too much stuff so seriously. Forgive me ? This should only be for fun & the learning experience....I think I got lost ((?))
Your Frienid, Michele~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/28/2007
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Thank YOu dear Avi - I will try to re-catogorize it ...I have never won an award but it would be an honor :))
Hugs,
Michele~
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M S
{K:9123} 7/28/2007
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Gorgeous floral, dear Michele! It transmits both elegance and warmth. I really like the light and the angle, in fact, every thing about it. Wonderful!
All the very best,
Minoo
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/28/2007
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Thank You so much dear Alicia ....Your kind words & support are very helpful and encouraging for me !
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Riny Koopman
{K:102911} 7/28/2007
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Hi Michele,agree with Avi,put this photo in Creative Flower' project.Hugs my friend,riny
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Joao Sousa
{K:1796} 7/28/2007
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A very beautiful macro with smooth textures and nice soft lighting!
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:174022} 7/28/2007
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This is so lovely, Michele, glowing from within. Love your words, too.:)
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John Hatz
{K:156973} 7/28/2007
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WOW!!! YEA! the backlight makes the flower looks like have a lamp into!!! I love that effect always gives impressive result, especialy on flowers!!!
best regards!
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Nicole Besch
{K:72664} 7/28/2007
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A most beautifully composed floral shot my sweet Michele. The details are excellent, the dof superb and the soft color tones magnificent.A great macro shot!!
Well done to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My very best wishes to you as always and a big HUG,Nicki
A big 8+++++++++++++
FAV.!!!
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Avi
{K:70138} 7/28/2007
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Michele, this is an AWESOME shot... one of your best that I have seen.. put this in 'Creative Flower' project.. and this is a BIP candidate.. I am serious !!!!
Hugs,
Avi
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Alicia Popp
{K:87532} 7/28/2007
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Elegante, bella y genial captura Michele... me encanta!!!
La luz estupenda.. felicitaciones!!!
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Dave Arnold
{K:55680} 7/28/2007
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Oh, now don't go gettin' all ruffled... actually, the car crash photo was well done. You could easily work for me, since you are a good photographer and know the angles. I was just bein' a smart a$$ because if I want to see car crash pictures, I have about 120 gigs of them on my computer...
and I was complimenting your flower pic, too!!!!
LOL... 2 jobs ain't good for you. :)
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 7/28/2007
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I ask YOU Mr. CD, or Mr. M ,
Captain Midnight.... I ask EVERYONE & this is YOU with all these names .....
I am not sure what you mean by the blood & Guts thing- un-less you were reffering to that 'Crash' I posted and dedicated to 'YOU ' --- who hated it ----
.... NO & I regret posting it ... but I HAD to photograph it .....
I started to post a comment to your very cool gate image I looked at about an hour ago ...then I thought DAVE does not want to hear from me...I make him Maddddddddd.
I am just tired..... too much work for me lately ...AND I Know how to sleep too.
I am going to bed by 9pm .... going to Salem tomorrow until work on Sunday at 2pm work , and I need this rest ...
Thank YOU for your comment Dave..I just got confused.....
Are You confused too ? I hope not.
Michele~
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Dave Arnold
{K:55680} 7/28/2007
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oooo, nicely back lit ms. carlsen. pretty darn good macro if ya ask me. But you didn't. So I take that back. Hey, what's the problem, no blood and guts? sheesh... just a stamen... and a darn good photo at that.
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