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The praying mantis one was great! Do you get them very often where you found it? (They're around here some, but pretty rarely do you actually see them.)
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It would have been five but there are no pics of me in there
Oh, goodness, you're right! How could I forget to include the gallant knight who helped me down from trees, prevented me from falling down cliffs, and helped stop my stumbles before I could break an ankle? Gross oversight on my part, Charlie. Allow me to rectify that immediately
And thank you, diva. I'm glad the junior critic loved the kitties.
Really stunning set, Kevin. Where are you finding these things? (I see you aren't too far from me. )
And I'm so jealous about your Ireland trip. I studied abroad in Galway back in college, and we had the weekends to ourselves. My first real travel adventures on my own were during those weekends. Your trip makes me want to go back even more. Only country I've been to where I stepped off the plane and immediately felt I was home.
The praying mantis one was great! Do you get them very often where you found it? (They're around here some, but pretty rarely do you actually see them.)
Thanks Nate! They are around, but as you said you rarely see them...this one was actually on one of our sliding glass doors, I don't really "do" bugs, so I had my oldest son move him to the flowers for me! This little guy was the greatest model! I took pics from all different views, and his little head followed me everywhere I went as though he was posing for the camera! Glad you liked it!
Karin
"Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt and live like it's heaven on Earth." — Mark Twain
Welp, I did it last year; no sense in not doing it this year: Best of 2008
Before anyone thinks I'm overly vain, 2008 was my photo-a-day project year. That's why there're so many SPs in there.
I am in awe, that's all I can say...in awe! I can't really pick a favorite, but I do really like the lighthouse on the first page (I think #9), just awesome
Some day I hope to be able to travel to far away beautiful places, but for now I will just admire them thru everyone elses images!
Karin
"Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt and live like it's heaven on Earth." — Mark Twain
And thank you, Karin. I've tried to make it a habit to get out of the country every summer, but this year is looking iffy, which saddens me so. :cry (Unless pyry can put me up for a week. )
And thank you for the jawdrop. That's so sweet. I loved going through your gallery and recalling your images. And I was definitely fond of those kitten shots (not just for the squee! factor--that's some sweet light and focus there).
Oh, goodness, you're right! How could I forget to include the gallant knight who helped me down from trees, prevented me from falling down cliffs, and helped stop my stumbles before I could break an ankle? Gross oversight on my part, Charlie. Allow me to rectify that immediately
rofl Thanks Kerry, but I think photoshopping all of my hair out of the image was a little harsh, nice highlight on the slap though
I loved going through your gallery and recalling your images. And I was definitely fond of those kitten shots (not just for the squee! factor--that's some sweet light and focus there).
Thanks! I remember shooting those kitties well. I spotted them hiding from the sun after my show jumping lesson (made a hash of that) and proceeded to utterly confuse them with the camera. The people there, including the stable master, didn't quite get the taking pictures of kittens part - they put me down as 'clearly a city boy' for it
Cooking, did somebody say cooking? Mmmm... (in fact, yesterday's "make me feel better shooting session" was very nearly a session of pictures of chicken tikka skewers marinating, but I didn't get the meat defrosted in time to both shoot and cook!)
Kerry, we'll have to have descend en masse somewhere for a dgrin COOKOUT!!! (Finland, anybody?!)
Thanks! I remember shooting those kitties well. I spotted them hiding from the sun after my show jumping lesson (made a hash of that) and proceeded to utterly confuse them with the camera. The people there, including the stable master, didn't quite get the taking pictures of kittens part - they put me down as 'clearly a city boy' for it
Those kittens are very lovely (insert KITTY! for full effect Kerry, you and my daughter have corrupted me for life, as I will now never be able to see a cat - live or photographed - without seeing that word!) Of course the barn folks were amused because at a barn cats have only one purpose: to hate them meeces to pieces! Cute? Nah - they're meant to be ferocious hunters.....
Thanks Pyry! I was playing with my new (at that time) telephoto/macro lens at the zoo just to see what it would do and didn't realize what I had captured until I got home.
I enjoyed seeing what else you were shooting last year besides your challenge entries. The scarlet bird image is particularly lovely and graphically so strong.
Really stunning set, Kevin. Where are you finding these things? (I see you aren't too far from me. )
And I'm so jealous about your Ireland trip. I studied abroad in Galway back in college, and we had the weekends to ourselves. My first real travel adventures on my own were during those weekends. Your trip makes me want to go back even more. Only country I've been to where I stepped off the plane and immediately felt I was home.
Thanks Kerry! Ireland was a blast. Even though I was on my own, I had a great feeling (comfort?) inside also while I was there.
As far as my photos from 2008, most of them were taken in and around DC. Let me see if I can remember all of the locations for you.
In order of appearence in the gallery:
1-3. National Zoo,
4. Manassas Train Station,
5. Somewhere along Pennsyvania Ave. watching the Pope's motorcade go by,
6. Southern Prince William County, Virginia,
7. A park along the Potomac River just north of the American Legion Bridge,
8-11. Washington Botanical Gardens near the Capitol Building,
12. Old Executive Office Building next to the White House,
13. Bethany Beach, Delaware,
14. Manassas Train Station (again),
15. The footpath between the Stonegate community and I-395,
16. Steamtrain that runs out of Cumberland, Maryland,
17 & 18. National Cathedral
19. Silver Diner in Fair Oaks, Virginia,
20. Boardwalk in Bethany Beach, Delaware,
21. Fishing pier in Ocean City, Maryland,
22 & 23. Chincoteague, Virgina,
24 & 25. Antique store in Lucketts, Virginia,
26. Corner of 14 & K Streets in DC
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http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=114340
Ooops...yup that would be the one...thank you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKiw4Qk9QaI&feature=related
Before anyone thinks I'm overly vain, 2008 was my photo-a-day project year. That's why there're so many SPs in there.
http://www.theoriginalblackcat.com/gallery/7038415_ZCiGN#315105701_KMAg4
It would have been five but there are no pics of me in there
Charlie
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If responding to a picture I've posted: please, provide constructive criticism. Destructive criticism can go take a flying leap.
If we don't know what could be improved or could have been done differently, we'll never know how to get better at what we're doing.
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Member, Livingston County Photographers Group (http://livcophotographers.com)
If responding to a picture I've posted: please, provide constructive criticism. Destructive criticism can go take a flying leap.
If we don't know what could be improved or could have been done differently, we'll never know how to get better at what we're doing.
(an extra one from the junior critic for all the KIIITTTTIIIEESSSS!)
Seriously, Kerry, these are awesome
Oh, goodness, you're right! How could I forget to include the gallant knight who helped me down from trees, prevented me from falling down cliffs, and helped stop my stumbles before I could break an ankle? Gross oversight on my part, Charlie. Allow me to rectify that immediately
And thank you, diva. I'm glad the junior critic loved the kitties.
Really stunning set, Kevin. Where are you finding these things? (I see you aren't too far from me.
And I'm so jealous about your Ireland trip. I studied abroad in Galway back in college, and we had the weekends to ourselves. My first real travel adventures on my own were during those weekends. Your trip makes me want to go back even more. Only country I've been to where I stepped off the plane and immediately felt I was home.
"Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt and live like it's heaven on Earth." — Mark Twain
Some day I hope to be able to travel to far away beautiful places, but for now I will just admire them thru everyone elses images!
"Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt and live like it's heaven on Earth." — Mark Twain
this was some of the best advice i ever gave...:D
remember you was in a car that would not stop for you to shoot
http://dgrin.com/showpost.php?p=902716&postcount=9
Oh goodness, I'd forgotten about that.
And thank you, Karin. I've tried to make it a habit to get out of the country every summer, but this year is looking iffy, which saddens me so. :cry (Unless pyry can put me up for a week.
That depends, how good a cook are you?
http://pyryekholm.kuvat.fi/
:jawdrop
http://pyryekholm.kuvat.fi/
It's one of my selling points!
And thank you for the jawdrop. That's so sweet.
Charlie
Here's your bonus bow
"Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt and live like it's heaven on Earth." — Mark Twain
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Thanks! I remember shooting those kitties well. I spotted them hiding from the sun after my show jumping lesson (made a hash of that) and proceeded to utterly confuse them with the camera. The people there, including the stable master, didn't quite get the taking pictures of kittens part - they put me down as 'clearly a city boy' for it
http://pyryekholm.kuvat.fi/
Kerry, we'll have to have descend en masse somewhere for a dgrin COOKOUT!!!
Those kittens are very lovely (insert KITTY! for full effect
Diva, even if not a cookout, we need to get together for some kind of shooting at some point.
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Very nice! "Sunset Flight" (#16) is amazing!
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Thank you pyry!
Very nice work Kerry!
Thank you Nate!
Thanks divamum!
Thanks Karin!
Thanks Pyry! I was playing with my new (at that time) telephoto/macro lens at the zoo just to see what it would do and didn't realize what I had captured until I got home.
Thanks Halite! It's one of my favorites too.
Thanks Kerry! Ireland was a blast. Even though I was on my own, I had a great feeling (comfort?) inside also while I was there.
As far as my photos from 2008, most of them were taken in and around DC. Let me see if I can remember all of the locations for you.
In order of appearence in the gallery:
1-3. National Zoo,
4. Manassas Train Station,
5. Somewhere along Pennsyvania Ave. watching the Pope's motorcade go by,
6. Southern Prince William County, Virginia,
7. A park along the Potomac River just north of the American Legion Bridge,
8-11. Washington Botanical Gardens near the Capitol Building,
12. Old Executive Office Building next to the White House,
13. Bethany Beach, Delaware,
14. Manassas Train Station (again),
15. The footpath between the Stonegate community and I-395,
16. Steamtrain that runs out of Cumberland, Maryland,
17 & 18. National Cathedral
19. Silver Diner in Fair Oaks, Virginia,
20. Boardwalk in Bethany Beach, Delaware,
21. Fishing pier in Ocean City, Maryland,
22 & 23. Chincoteague, Virgina,
24 & 25. Antique store in Lucketts, Virginia,
26. Corner of 14 & K Streets in DC
Thanks again everyone!
— Kevin
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