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Comments on this portfolio:

jf d , January 28, 2006; 08:41 A.M.

tks for stoping by our photo still a lot to learn and looking around helps. I like your different styles

Paul Chepikian , January 29, 2006; 02:42 A.M.

Thanks, JFD

It's funny, I do have a cross section of work and it's making me a little crazy. I have my first gallery exhibit coming up and I'm a little confused. Will be talking to the gallery owners on Monday. Thanks once again for the comment(s).

George Kabanis , January 29, 2006; 05:11 A.M.

Thanks!

Thanks for your comment!, Regards George

Naim Ozturk , January 29, 2006; 06:35 P.M.

welcome

Welcome to photo.net Paul, and thank you for visiting my site. I appreciated your comment on the fall photos very much. You have a diverse and interesting portfolio. I will be looking forward to seeing more of your work.

Barry F - Oklahoma , February 01, 2006; 09:47 A.M.

Hi, Paul

I looked through your portfolio. You have a very good eye and some great images. I like your black and white folder. Excellent lighting. Hope to see more, and I'm sure we'll visit again.

By the way, I do not have a pilot's license, but I DO work for the FAA.

Best Regards, Barry

Alin Balanean , February 02, 2006; 06:02 A.M.

Paul, I must say that you have a beautiful potfolio, with original and wonderful photos.Great and fine eye artist! Keep it up! Kind regards, Alin

Oktay Ýybar , February 03, 2006; 06:27 A.M.

Thanks

Dear Paul! Very colourful and beaitiful portfolio Interesting works.Thank you. Best regards.

C.H. Eldridge , February 04, 2006; 03:43 A.M.

Nice shots Paul!! I'll be back! Regards, Charles

B.C Okmen , February 05, 2006; 02:26 A.M.

A portfolio full of very nice pictures,composition and capture. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Doeke Koedijk , February 06, 2006; 05:11 A.M.

I liked the "Chinese Acupuncture Factory" a lot. I don't know if it was your (or the acupuncture doll factory's) intention but I feel it has a clear link to Emperor Qin's Army. The rest of your photos are just as spectacular. Stunning use of colors and composition. You're not shy of using PS and your honnest about it, which I find a very good thing. All in all, a GREAT portfolio. One that will stay with me and one that is worth many more future visits. Thanks for showing and keep up the good work!

Dexter Dee Dee , February 06, 2006; 06:51 A.M.

Some very nice photos here. Good portfolio. Regards, DDD

Marco Ruggiero , February 08, 2006; 12:49 P.M.

Ciao Paul!

Thank you very much for your kind comments on my portfolio and for your interest. I am the one that is flattered. I had the opportunity to view your portfolio and it truly reflects not only technical skills that I, after 30+ years of photography I am still learning, but an artistry that reflects truly love for the people and the events that you portray. I will continue to follow your portfolio and your work and I hope that my work continues to keep your interest.

Thank you again, Marco.

Rui Costa , February 08, 2006; 03:26 P.M.

Excellent Portfolio

Hi Paul. I couldn't let pass the oportunity to leave a few words on your portfolio. It's a very evolved and technicaly superior portfolio and a vey big source of inspiration and information for my attempts on photography. As beginner/amateur, this is the kind of work that I'm always looking on PN so I can learn a little more. Thank you for sharing your work.

Mike Gal , February 10, 2006; 10:02 P.M.

Great!

Paul, I like this portfolio because it's full of new ideas, approaches and experiments that characterise your work. I'll be visiting here often to look at your projects and stories. Best regards, Mike

Fausto Finocchi , February 11, 2006; 04:05 A.M.

Great shots here,very interesting portfolio. A very personal style.

Maarten van der Burgt , February 15, 2006; 02:55 P.M.

Hey Wow!

A lot of good pictures, great ideas, nice colors & compositions here. You will see me back sooner or later.

Maarten

Art Hale , February 16, 2006; 05:04 P.M.

Terrific style, your work shows you to be one of the Best!

Paul Chepikian , February 17, 2006; 07:15 A.M.

Thanks, Steve!

I wanted to take a moment and clarify as to why I removed a certain comment. It was a very lovely statement albeit from an old high school friend who spoke glowingly of my work. Well, okay, it was a bit too glowingly! Thanks, Steve! But I felt it wouldn't be right for me to leave that one on here. But please know that I know you were sincere, meant well and I appreciate it very much.

Wendy de Kok , February 22, 2006; 09:35 A.M.

Hi Paul,

Thanks a lot for your comment on my portfolio. I really appreciate it. I've seen your portfolio now, wauw what a colors beautiful. I would like to say the same to you: 'Keep on shooting' Greetings Wendy

Birte Ragland , February 26, 2006; 06:07 P.M.

Thanks for leaving comment on my portfolio.You have a very artistic and creative lot of photographs in yours.Your Bio is much how I feel(you would die if you were not doing something creative).Let the beauty you love be what you do.

Raymond Ellstad , February 27, 2006; 09:28 P.M.

Hello Paul, Very nice portfolio you have presented here. I espically enjoy your macro work. Very well conceived, executed and presented. Bravo! Raymond

Lionel Dupre , February 28, 2006; 06:17 P.M.

This is a very high quality portfolio I found here. I keep an eye on you from now on, Master.

Paula Traphagen , February 28, 2006; 09:01 P.M.

Paul, Thanks so much for your comment on my portfolio. It is abit intimidating to be a rookie on this site...but your encouraging words are very much appreciated. Your photographs are VERY nice. I had fun looking through them..such wonderful variety...it's hard to pick a favorite..but I did really like the one with your face on the street sign! I also enjoyed reading your bio...very well written! I would have loved to grow up on "Traphagen Road"...I do collect Traphagen memorabilia...I think I do have some stuff from New Jersey! I live in Minnesota..but our family did come from the NY. Again...thanks so much for your encouraging comments. It's people like you that make me want to learn more.

Kent B , March 02, 2006; 09:42 A.M.

Congratulations

I noticed your recently updated and well written bio and just wanted to say congratulations and good luck on your upcoming (formal) exhibit. I wish I could be there to see it,

Jürgen Scharf , March 03, 2006; 02:32 P.M.

thanks

thank you for your kind words on my portfolio! i like yours too, especially the pictures you made when you were in china! and, as i mentioned once before, the one with the dog staring at the wall is great!! greets j�rgen

James Heal , March 16, 2006; 05:18 P.M.

Wow! What a vibrant and beautiful portfolio. Thank you so much for your comments on my picture!

Arnulf Johansen , March 25, 2006; 03:24 A.M.

A very nice portofolio, Paul. Your China shots in particular are really great. Also, thank you for your very inspiring and encouraging words on my portofolio. Means a lot to me. Cheers. Arnulf

Paul Chepikian , March 25, 2006; 06:59 A.M.

My most sincere pleasure, Arnulf.

Cherlyn . , March 28, 2006; 11:41 P.M.

A very interesting collection. You have a unique & keen perspective in seeing things. Your Textures & Surface have opened my eyes to things that I won't have notice. I like your water lilies too.

James Hong , April 19, 2006; 12:17 P.M.

wow paul! this is one of the best porfolios ive seen! great great work! i esp like your long exposure shots!....very cool! good work!

Richard Ashby , April 30, 2006; 05:04 A.M.

Textures and surfaces

Great collection.You have a keen eye for design elevating the most mundane subjects to high art. Love the water meter covers. I've been shooting them for 9 years but have nothing that compare to yours.

Eduardo Agustin Carrasco , May 08, 2006; 07:55 A.M.

wonderful work, congratulations

A.K. Sircar , May 09, 2006; 01:50 A.M.

Dear Paul,You have very good images of diverse types in your portfolio. Composition and perspective of your images evinces your mastery over this media. All the best.

Markos George Hionos , May 12, 2006; 01:45 P.M.

GEIA SOU FILE

Paul ,your work is wonderful...mostly the -Textures/shapes and - Fruits folders are awsome..great work ,and yes we do share some of the same visions ,and some of Greek blood "kali yiayia"...Thank you for visiting my portfolio and your nice comment.You must visit Greece again "it,s a crime not to"..Santorini - Paros - Corfou..a must for a photographer , best time of year May - September,when the light is great early in the morning late afternoon , you will shoot some great pictures i am sure .The last 14 years i live in England "i visit Greece 2ayear" but soon i will go back for ever ! Can you please tell me your opinion on my -Continues frames/images - are part of a project i,m working on for a book/portfolio "commissioned"..Be well and thank,s Geia sou Markos - www.mindstormphotos.com

Doeke Koedijk , May 12, 2006; 02:10 P.M.

So many names

Hi Paul,

I just commented on a photo from you and I already had a small bell ringing when I read your name. After some absence, you (with your great art) again atracted me to your execellent portfolio. It's a small world but your new photos again show just how big it is.

Now I WILL remember your name Frank ...... lol :) (couldn't resist)

Emmanuel Enyinwa , May 26, 2006; 01:21 A.M.

You, my friend, have TALENT. Your color work is outstanding. And, I especially love the abstract work and the first responder images.

Paul Chepikian , May 28, 2006; 03:28 A.M.

Thank you, Emmanuel: It's those wonderful comments and the support I find here at PhotoNet that gives me the energy I need to keep shooting and striving to improve my abilities. There is no lack of talent at this site. I feel honored to be part of it all. Once again, thank you.

Jayme Hall - Bardstown, KY , May 31, 2006; 07:34 A.M.

Paul

You have a very interestingly diverse portfolio. I plan on returning to enjoy more when I have a little more time, hi ho, hi ho, off to work I go :) Anyway, some really interesting, beautiful & extremely creative images. Thanks for sharing :)

Paul Chepikian , May 31, 2006; 07:37 A.M.

Thanks, Jayme: What's scary is my mind works pretty much the way this portfolio looks. There is no rhyme or reason, I am like the little boy who sees the shiny object and drops whatever he's doing and runs over to it. A blessing and a curse. Thanks for the kind words, always inspired by kind thoughts and the work of others. Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to sleep I go...

Bradd Shore , May 31, 2006; 07:55 A.M.

Great Eye for Patterns

Paul-- This is a very impressive and instructive portfolio. You have a great eye that is at once very concrete and yet has a distinct feel for abstract patterns in the apparently ordinary corners of life. The soul of good photography. It was a pleasre to look these over. I'll be coming back again and again to stury these, Bradd

Paul Chepikian , May 31, 2006; 05:12 P.M.

Thank you so very much, Bradd. I wish I could say I didn't really care what people think, but... For my work to touch others or, dare I say, even inspire others is something that I strive for. PhotoNet is very intimidating and inspiring, there are plenty of very good artists on these pages. I am glad to be a small part of it. Thanks for the encouraging and kind words.

Laurent Lacoste , May 31, 2006; 05:13 P.M.

Paul, I have been returning to your portfolio over the last few days, and wanted to tell you how much I have been impressed by the quality and great versatility of your art as a photographer. I'll keep returning to marvel at the great sense of composition and colors of a master. I have also been interested in reading your biography which tells so brilliantly about the life of an artist.

Regards,

Laurent.

Graham Boyd , June 01, 2006; 01:07 P.M.

Paul, your entire portfolio is simply outstanding, but I want to make special mention of your recent shots from NYC since you are working on them right now. They are terrific. I grew up very near the city and visited it many times as a kid. Your shots are capturing for me the awe, the threat, and the magnificent beauty of that town. The brooding emotional undercurrent is all there. Great stuff and thanks for sharing it.

Seven Stuartson , June 08, 2006; 11:24 A.M.

Hi Paul

Fabulous variety, a most enjoyable trip. I especially like the dynamism of the First Responder images, and your ability to find beauty in things so simple as the subjects of your Textures folder. Thanks for the view through your lens. Cheers, Seven.

pascale riches , June 11, 2006; 03:21 P.M.

Thank you so much!!!

Thank you for taking time to comment some of my pictures and portfolio. It can be very intimidating for me to show my pictures, but also a great opportunity to learn from poeple like you. I will work on some pictures... and remember your advice. Thank you so much!!! I really do like your portfolio, it is so diversified. love the details, architecture... I will keep checking to see more pictures from you. Regards. Pascale