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@ Tony - YAY! glad you can see this one. And thank you... this is my summer home (and photo studio) in Maine. : )

Thank you, Tony.

Tony - Thank you. That is high praise from someone who I regard as a master.

Tony- Hmmm- I see it just fine on April 14. I don't know what the problem could be.

Yes she is, and I have no idea who she is! Thanks for commenting.

Ruud - I have really enjoyed your entire portfolio "Dutch People Together." Your black and white processing is excellent - and your subjects, caught in the routine of everyday life, are so easy to relate to. I love the detail in your photos. You have a gift for this type of street photography! HOwever, this photo is one of my favorites…there is so much to look at, and so many stories to invent about the couple that it keeps me entertained for a long time.

Comments/suggestions appreciated/ Thanks you for your time.

When I clicked on this photo, the words, "This is wonderful" simply escaped from my mouth. Gorgeous detail, fantastic leading lines, and the muted colors are exquisite. I'm going to sound like a broken records, but hold a piece of white paper across the bottom of the photo just enough to hide the arc of the two tombstones peeping in at the bottom right of the photo. I think that cropping them out actually strengthens the effect of the leading lines. Where is this beautiful church?

Beautifully rendered - looks more like a painting than a photograph! Simple but engaging - the leaning buildings, the simple color palette and the texture the snow gives the picture. Well done as always!

Thank you all for your kind comments. This was actually shot in the late afternoon in mid June, so the sun was still quite high. Benjamin, I certainly agree shooting at another time in the day or later would have enabled softer light; however, it would not have been possible in this situation. These boats are tied to a floating dock beside a fixed wharf in Rockport, MA. The tidal range here is 12' which greatly affected the perspective I was able to get. Plus, these are working dinghies are used by the fisherman to go out to their boats moored in the harbor. The dinghies are then tied to the mooring balls until the fishermen return to shore at the end of the day. So between changing, tides, sun and dinghy movement around the harbor, getting a perfect shot was almost impossible during the few days I was there. I do plan to try again the next time I'm in Rockport.

Larry, Benjamin and Alf- Thank you for the kind words and compliments. I shot this at a large garden shop when they were just setting up the outside display area. The red color got my attention, but the wonderful contrast of the tones and textures of the rough hewn wood against the hard sheen of the pottery was what made this an interesting shot.

Not done in a studio,…more of an open air still life. Comment, suggestions critiques appreciated. This was not set up; I found the pots on a shelf arranged like this and couldn't resist the contrast of textures and the bright red tones.

Comments and critiques are greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time.

This one took my breath away - literally. I audibly inhaled and held my breath when I first looked at this. You must look long and hard to find these images. Stunning! I don't know what to say other than … wow…….

Tony - This is a stunning "natural abstract."The colors are amazing, and the little grasses, twigs and reflections are so simple yet provide so much interest - so much to detail to visually dissect.

Great use of leading lines. Lots of texture and wonderful light on the grasses - but it is that great sky that really sets this picture apart. This is a really good photo - technically and artistically superb. It's a scene that has been photographed 1000 times, but you've made it fresh and interesting!

Larry and Warren -Thank you for the comments. This place is in a deep freeze also right now. This is our sailboat, a Tayana 37 (same type of rugged, classic seaworthy beauty as the Pacific Seacraft) at anchor in Winter Harbor on Vinalhaven off the coast of Maine.This beautiful spot is one of my favorite anchorages. I shot this in 2009, took a second look at it a few weeks ago and reprocessed it with better SW and more experience.

Wonderful treatment of light and water with the long exposure. Soft clouds and water are a nice contrast with the hard, rocky shoreline. Love the mood. Very well done!

I love it - lots of color and movement to keep the viewer engaged and his imagination revved up. . Definitely a "happy-stract." It almost reminds me of a a laughing flower. Well done, as usual!

Prowling the entrance hall at one of my favorite photo spots, I caught the sun at just the right angle… this is a single image - no compositing here. HOnest comments/suggestions/critiques are much appreciated. thanks for your time.