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Denis Tangney
{K:-1255} 4/28/2006
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Sublime beauty!! Superbly composed and I adore the reflections. Well done
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 4/26/2006
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Beautiful . . . congrats on the sale . . . I can see why it sold, it's stunning.
Regards,
Doyle I <-----
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stingRay pt.4 .
{K:250401} 4/24/2006
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.................CONGRATULATIONS..................
A wonderful First Sale by you and Susie. I have already commented on the composition and it still looks beautiful. Well done sweetie. My very best wishes to you as always.....Ray
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Eb Mueller
{K:24960} 1/19/2006
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Your photo is as clear as the water, as brisk as the mountain air and as fresh as the new snow - a wonderful representation.
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Susie OConnor
{K:34798} 1/7/2006
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This is just SOOO pretty. I still love it. If it snows again you should experiment with a pano shot of it. Might be fun?
I really think you should make a print of this. You could upload it to Spinnaker and print out a 8x12 or 11x17. Just a thought.
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Marc Fontannaz
{K:2887} 1/5/2006
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Superbe photo, bravo !
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Tim Long
{K:9228} 1/4/2006
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Too easy... of course! Thanks for the assist, Kathy.
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Kathy Hillard
{K:25721} 1/4/2006
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Hi Tim,
Thanks for the nice words!
To add a bio pic just go to my preferences and uploading your picture is the very first option. I'll keep an eye out for it! :)
Kathy
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Tim Long
{K:9228} 1/4/2006
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This is just gorgeous, Kathy. The snow is magical, the scene so perfectly captured. Bravo.
-Tim
(A question... how did you get your portrait on your portfolio page? I haven't located the key...)
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Czeslav Gavinkovski
{K:6800} 1/3/2006
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This is paradise?I see heaven on earth here.
Czeslaw.
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joanna ewa
{K:8061} 12/27/2005
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wow:0 You are good observer: great composition, good tones and excellent view of the mirror:)
beautifull place:)
regards joannaewa
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Sameh Odeh
{K:4717} 12/3/2005
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Great shot and reflection and also the b&W version is great...well done
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Gayle's Eclectic Photos
{K:91109} 12/3/2005
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sorry, clarify is a tool in the contrast file of paintshop pro8....don't know what it would be called in photoshop...it isn't the same as levels,tho' levels would boost brightness...if there is a gamma correction tool,that would bring up brightness,too......
i am south of seattle about 52 miles,and we have more snow here,but saw on news that snow will hit across lake WA. sat. and seattle might get some of that.....hope you are leaving in the a.m. and won't be driving back after 4pm when it is dark...take it easy on the freeway!
I drive as little as possible in weather like this
take care and maybe i will make it up there in the Spring ;>
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Kathy Hillard
{K:25721} 12/3/2005
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Hi Gayle,
Thanks for the feedback! I'm not sure what you mean by level 3 or 4...I'm revealing what a novice I am, right?! :) I did apply levels to this, and it brought out the colors amazingly...it was a bit drab in the original.
You're right...I live about 16 miles from Bellingham and our Silver Lake is about 10 or 12 miles beyond us.
I hope your weather improves soon. I have to go to Seattle tomorrow afternoon and I'm sure hoping that it doesn't snow!!!!!
The cafe is open for business now, so one of these days maybe you should head on up to see us!
Kathy
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Gayle's Eclectic Photos
{K:91109} 12/3/2005
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hi, exquisite scenic shot,Kathy!Love the silvery blue palette and the reflections...i would add clarify at level 3 or 4 which would bring up the light just a tad and i would add a tad bit more contrast...i would upload edited version,but the 500x500 is just too small to see subtle differences....overall well composed and a pleasure to view...congrats!
regards,gayle (there is a Silver lake south of me,too...but don't you live up near Bellingham?)
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Jeff Cartwright
{K:52046} 12/2/2005
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Beautiful Winter Scenic View.....Kathy!
....I Think the Colour, and Lake Reflection...is Very..Pictorially Enhancing....7/7!!!
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György Szönyi
{K:10011} 12/1/2005
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This immediately goes to my favorites, Kathy. The colors and the reflection is unbelievable. The composition and technical quality also perfect. Congratulations to the many visitors: György
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Roberto Okamura
{K:22851} 12/1/2005
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Excellent landscape Kathy!
Very beautiful reflections!
Congrats!
Roberto.
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Sheila Carson
{K:5924} 12/1/2005
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Okay, now I see your snow photo! Wow, it's lovely! I think that I like the colored version better. This one needs to be framed and put up on the wall. Good job! 7
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Klifton K.
{K:3386} 12/1/2005
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wow wow!! Splendidly PERFECT! I love, love, love this!!! Your photography has definitely become outstanding! Absolutely amazing!
I want this on my wall! 
I love Silver Lake besides, so that doesn't hurt. ;)
Thank-you for sharing.
BTW, even tho' I'm decidedly a black & white kinda guy, I like the color version of this better. :)
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Janet B
{K:16139} 12/1/2005
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Beautiful scene, Kathy...wow!
Really gorgeous! I love b&w, but do prefer the color version. Did I say 'WOW'!!?!!!
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Ina Nicolae
{K:44481} 11/29/2005
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Superb painterly winter landscape Kathy! It has it all: lake, mountains, clouds, and winter scenery. Gorgeous colors and tones - the reflections are splendid, and the image is a masterpiece of lighting and subtle tones. This goes straight into my favorites! Good luck with the upcoming cafe opening to you and Susie! PS - the B & W version is also great, wonderful dynamic range!
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Kathy Hillard
{K:25721} 11/29/2005
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Thanks for your nice words, Paul! The PS work that I did on this image was levels, cropping and a slight straightening.
I checked out your portfolio some time ago...you do EXCELLENT portraits!
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Paul's Photos
{K:35235} 11/29/2005
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beautiful landscape.. love the reflection.. seems like some ps work was done... excellent image
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Kathy Hillard
{K:25721} 11/29/2005
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Thanks for all your great imput, Mark! I really appreciate your suggestions and all the time you took! I have SO MUCH to learn, not only about landscapes, but also about photography in general. Every little bit helps (I hope)! Please don't ever hesitate to tell me how you think I can improve a shot.
Kathy
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Susie OConnor
{K:34798} 11/29/2005
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Just gotta tell you again how much I love this photo. It's very very nice. I can just see it on a calendar. Or on the wall of some cafe....? :) I wouldn't be surprised to see this on the front page!
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Brian Fillmore
{K:4016} 11/28/2005
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The scenery looks very nice with all the trees convered with frost. The sky and reflection on the water make everything look picture perfect.
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Mort Gage
{K:2743} 11/28/2005
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Beautiful, Kathy! I like the color version MUCH better.
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Mark Longo
{K:12760} 11/28/2005
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Beautiful, Kathy! I like the composition and framing, and the subtlety of the colors. There is a nice variety of trees to look at and they stand out nicely along the shore. I also think your letterbox style crop here was an excellent choice, given the horizontal character of the scene. Excellent work!
A VERY small suggestion I might make for this shot is to add a little contrast. What you have is quite natural, but it looks like it may be a little bit underexposed in the low light. I was thinking that a bit of contrast would make the snowy trees in the center of the shot pop a little more and the overall image look a tad more crisp.
On the B&W version, it's hard to compare them side-by-side since the B&W version is smaller (you might consider uploading a full size one as a new image). That said, I think what I mentioned about the contrast goes for the B&W version a bit more strongly. Conversion from color to B&W normally requires a modest increase in contrast because of the nature of our eye's response to B&W vs color. In the B&W image, the snowy trees almost have the appearance of being fall colors, rather than snow and some extra contrast would probably change that. But I think the variety of trees in this image and the ragged clouds lend themselves very well to B&W. You have a good eye to see that.
But whatever else, please don't let my insignificant suggestions detract from this beautifully composed and captured image. This is excellent work, some of your best of this type, I think.
More and more "First Snow" images are appearing on Usefilm from some of our friends in the northern hemisphere, and it's very exciting! It gives us something to look forward to this winter!
Mark
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stingRay pt.4 .
{K:250401} 11/28/2005
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I like both of them Kathy (typical answer from my Libra self)
Silver Lake is aptly named for this wonderful composition of yours. Beautiful delicate colours in the main post and wonderful mono tones in the other version. The rippled reflection on the lake is gorgeous. Fabulous Post. Best wishes...Ray
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Daniel O'Byrne
{K:1157} 11/28/2005
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wow!! This is fantastic, what a gorgeous view
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Tracey Main
{K:7290} 11/28/2005
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Wow Kathy perfect shot I love this an award is due on this one, I love them both you have excelled excellent work regards Tracey..
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NN
{K:26787} 11/28/2005
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WOW ... this is quite stunning, Kathy! Soooo beautiful! I do prefer the colour version. Congrats!
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cessy karina
{K:14205} 11/28/2005
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very beautiful scenery, Kathy
I like both colors and BW version
really wonderful
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Susie OConnor
{K:34798} 11/28/2005
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The color without a doubt. This is fabulous. I didn't get to look very close tonight at Dad's. Great job! You've got a great chauffeur to take you to spots like this. Really really nice!
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mundh
{K:3974} 11/28/2005
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perfect shot with perfect lights n reflections
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Kelly Duntley
{K:13889} 11/28/2005
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Kathy this is downright beautiful. Great difused colors. The refection is perfect. How very breathtaking this is. Can't say enough about this picture to acuratley describe how wonderful it is.
Kelly
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missy mullins
{K:677} 11/28/2005
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WOWWWW...I REALLY LIKE THE COLOR...WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPH...LOOKS LIKE A LIVING PAINTING..WELL DONE!!
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Robin W
{K:16308} 11/27/2005
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Gorgeous landscape Kathy...the reflection and clarity are awesome! Have to say snow looks better in your neck of the woods...no landscape like this in Illinois! :)
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Sally Morgan
{K:9219} 11/27/2005
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The colour version!
What a super snow scene - I love that reflection and the turbulent sky too.
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Chris Spracklen
{K:32552} 11/27/2005
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They're both pretty stunning, Kathy ~ in fact, I'm torn between the two!
Hugely enjoyable! Both of 'em!
Best regards, Chris
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Caterina Berimballi
{K:27299} 11/27/2005
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Kathy! This is spectacular!!! Boy, I'd give my left eyeball to see this full size... :))
Colour is what I'd prefer here. The tones are subtle yet IMO is what makes the scene extremely moody. The reflection is just awesome.
Great work dear lady!
Cheers
Rina
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Linda Imagefree
{K:72276} 11/27/2005
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This is gorgeous work Kathy, they are both fantastic, this one deserves an award, very beautiful landscape with wonderful reflections, sorry for the snow my dear!! I love both of them for different reasons, excellent view and work!
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Robert Kocs
{K:89085} 11/27/2005
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Absolutely nice landscape with dramatic clouds! Very beauty scene, love the perfect reflection on the water. Wonderful winter colours an silver tones! I prefer the coloured version. I like both but better this. Well done Kathy! 7+++
Best regards!
Robert
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John Loreaux
{K:86210} 11/27/2005
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Hello Kathy!WOW!!!!!!!!
This is FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A really impressive landscape Kathy!!!!! REALLY!!!!
I love the panoramic format here! The scene is absolutely gorgeous!!!
One to be proud of..............REALLY!!!!
Thanks for the...........ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
My best..........................John
7 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
PS, Both versions are terrific!
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Ann Nida
{K:45248} 11/27/2005
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It will usually always be colour for me Kathy and so it is in this case. This is a stunning image jsut like a painting. The detail in this image is wonderful and the clarity is superb. Lovely colours. Lucky you for getting snow. I hope to see some this winter so I can go play in it. Lovely image.
Opening day for the Cafe must be very soon. I wish you and Susie great success with it and if I'm out your way I'll be dropping in for a cuppa.
Cheers - Ann :)
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Riny Koopman
{K:19998} 11/27/2005
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What a great picture. Man you have an good camera. You sure have an eye for nature beauty. Absolutely a 7 from me! Kind regards Riny
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Marusnik Bela
{K:11611} 11/27/2005
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Picturesque scene painted by your camera with warm, dark tones.Very good work!Congrats!Colour version is the best...
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Darlene Boucher
{K:15739} 11/27/2005
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Absolutely beautiful Kathy! Wonderful composition and the colors are perfect, I think I like the colored on better! And those reflections, very well done my friend! Darlene
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Gustavo Scheverin
{K:164501} 11/27/2005
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Precioso paisaje.
Felicitaciones!
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Arthur Kornienko
{K:9686} 11/27/2005
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I like the colour one, pretty spectacular and super sky. Wonderful reflection and great capture. I didn't realize the S2IS was that good. (Must be the photographer).
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Rosario Esposito
{K:9796} 11/27/2005
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Beautifulst image, optimal the reflections on the water and the much beautiful tonality of the colors. Congratulations
-Rosario-
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joanna ewa
{K:8061} 11/27/2005
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excellent view:)
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jacques brisebois
{K:73883} 11/27/2005
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wonderful pic, great reflection, nice tone. WOW!
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Endre Novak
{K:12666} 11/27/2005
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Buetiful post.
Endre
#7
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Kathy Hillard
{K:25721} 11/27/2005
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B&W version
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