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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
10/4/2006 6:21:27 PM
Lori...
So happy you added your kind words to our recent photos as we have now discovered your wonderful portfolio!!!
This intriguing image is not only fascinating, but quite beautiful in composition. The cameo effect created by your black background was just perfectly placed.
Tami and I love to take floral shots, but have yet to master the intricacies you exhibit here with this excellent photo.
Congratulations, Lori!
All our best,
John * Tami E. {(}-:] + (<:&
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Photo By: Lori Stitt
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
10/4/2006 5:15:31 PM
Gerry....
We were so glad you added a comment to our photo so we were made aware of your wonderful portfolio.
This shot in our mind is the best of yours in terms of composition. An incredible rainbow of hues created by the sunset allows for this beautiful sillouette of the lone swan.
In my earlier years, I composed and performed music, generally in the country rock genre [aka, Allman Bros, Marshall Tucker Band, 38 Special] and it was always the actual tune of the music that welled up from my inner soul, not the words.
As in all things, we are inspired by special aspects of our creative center, and leave others to debate the more mundane aspects of the composition.
In this case, your soul shines through, my friend!
A 7+
Warm Regards,
John E. {(}-:]
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
10/4/2006 2:18:49 PM
Nacho.......
As we have mentioned before, we have been enjoying your "Leon" series with much pleasure, and are now inspired to visit Spain in the coming years.
This particular photo represents the beauty of the architecture indicative of a culture that measures in milleniums and not just centuries.
Just a wonderful capture, my friend!
John & Tami E. {(}-:] + (<:]
p.s. Our pleasure, to award this a "7"
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| Photo By: Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
10/4/2006 5:13:22 AM
Alicia más querida ......
Casi podemos oler el maravilloso aroma de los pinos con su Macro brillante de esta planta de hoja perenne. ¡Ame el brillo en el nuevo brote de crecimiento, tan vibrante, vivo, y vivo!
Un sujeto muy simple, hecho elegante con su lente talentosa.
Nuestro respeto entusiasta,
John y Tami E. {(}-:] + (<:&
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
10/4/2006 5:05:44 AM
Yoshi....
Wonderful abstract image created by natural fauna. Absolutely superb capture, my friend!
Warm Regards,
John & Tami E. {(}-:] + (<:&
San Francisco, CA.
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
10/4/2006 5:02:20 AM
Patrick...
Such a powerful image you have conveyed with this capture, it really is quite wonderful!!!
We look forward to more of the same, in the near future......
Best Regards,
John & Tami E. {(}-:] & (<:&
San Francisco Bay Area
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
10/3/2006 8:57:16 PM
Dear Melanie...
What a beautiful image you have captured here in both emotional as well as photo artistic terms.
Tami and I just loved the composition of your husband and son, hand in hand, while the proud father peers down on his young companion.
The incredible reflections off the sand with the wonderful latticed pier in the background is your very best work. A perfect 7, Melanie!!!
Congratulations on this touching entry.
With Warm Regards,
John & Tami E. {(}-:] + (<:&
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| Photo By: Melanie Reynolds
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
10/3/2006 2:00:52 PM
Más estimado Alicia. ...
Usted debe saber que mi color favorito es anaranjado o el ámbar, y usted han batido las profundidades de mi alma con esta imagen,
Así que inteligente de usted, para enfocar en la flor más perfecta para el tema central de esta foto.
¡Bien hecho, Alicia!
Las Consideraciones sinceras,
John E. {(}-:]
P. ¡Un 7, mi estimado!
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
10/3/2006 1:19:18 PM
Mohammad.........
Beautiful image, my friend....a 7 in our eyes!
Congratulatons,
Warm Regards,
John & Tami E. {(}-:] + (<:&
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| Photo By: Mohammad Alkanderi
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
10/3/2006 6:29:18 AM
Viola...
Such beautiful fall colours, the combination of hues is quite extrodinary. To capture these fallen leaves on the vivid evergreen is a wonderful contrast to the different chains of life in the forest.
Again, the everday vision, becomes your work of art! Kudos to you, Vi!
Warm Regards,
John & Tami E. {(}-:] + (<:&
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
10/3/2006 6:22:35 AM
Alicia, nuestro querido amigo ......
¡Bien, no es purpúreo, pero esto es la perfección! Tal maravilloso detalle usted se ha manifestado otra vez en esta imagen maravillosa. La sinfonía cooresponding de colores es extraña, y aún completamente atractiva, y la flor es extrodinary en su composición.
Aún otro maravilloso gusto de su maestía floral brillante, Alicia.
Recuerdos,
John E.
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
10/3/2006 6:19:12 AM
Mi Querida Alicia...
Profundamente aprecio su adición de la alabanza en esta imagen. Usted sabe cuánto nosotros ambos admiramos su trabajo. ¡Soy satisfecho con esta respuesta!
Sus amigos,
John y Tami {(}-:] + (<:&
TRANSLATION:
Alicia, our dear friend......
Well, it's not purple, but it is perfection! Such wonderful detail you have demonstrated once again in this marvelous image. The cooresponding symphony of colors are unusual, and yet quite enticing, and the blossom is extrodinary in its composition.
Yet another wonderful taste of your brilliant floral artistry, Alicia.
Best Regards,
John & Tami E. {(}-:] + (<:&
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
10/3/2006 4:32:08 AM
Oh Dario......we like this shot!!!
The image is deceiving at first, as you really don't notice the water unless you concentrate further, which is just a wonderful way to convey an everyday vision into something special, which you have!
Congratulations, my friend!
Warm Regards,
John & Tami E. {(}-:] + (<:&
San Francisco, Ca.
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Critique By:
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10/3/2006 4:24:11 AM
Amar....
All we can say, is Ole!!!
Wonderful capture of action and movement by this dancer who is so into her art.
Your black and white image allows the focus to be on the movement, rather than the peripheral distractions that might normally be percieved.
Just a beautiful photograph, Amar!
Warm Regards,
John & Tami E. {(}-:] + (<:&
San Francisco, CA.
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
10/3/2006 4:16:18 AM
Roland....
Just a wonderful perspective image, that truly makes you feel you are up there with these folks.
We love the vibrant colours and my favorite color is orange, of course. {(}-:]
All our very best, Roland!
John & Tami E. {(}-:] + (<:&
San Francisco, CA.
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
10/3/2006 4:04:59 AM
Terry....
What a wonderful image capture you have taken here, my friend, your best so far.
Your talent for finding the moment of best expression by these wild creatures is certainly a touch of genius on your part. Keep up the fine work!
Regards,
John & Tami E. {(}-:] + (<:&
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| Photo By: Terry Osborne
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
10/3/2006 3:55:22 AM
:) Ace:
Just a wonderful contrast of colours and textures in this image....my favorite of yours so far.....and a 7!
We were also very taken with your words in the "about" section; and we are guessing they are yours.........just wonderful, Ace!
All our best, to you and yours,
John & Tami E. {(}-:] + (<:&
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
10/2/2006 4:38:41 PM
Dear Viola...
Wonderful contrasting colours you have here, with the bright orange butterfly against the pale green pear.....a joy to view, Viola!
All our best to you and yours; we remain
Your friends,
John & Tami E. {(}-:] + (<:&
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
10/1/2006 7:59:31 PM
Marcos.....
We have always wanted to visit Amsterdam and this photo makes us all the more enticed to travel.
Wonderful colours during the holiday season here, and the river boat is very romantic.
All our Best,
John & Tami E. {(}-:] + (<:&
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
10/1/2006 6:54:20 PM
Paul........
Again you dazzle us with your unique closeup photography. It is truly amazing the beauty that can be found in small natural things.
Your shots convey a detail we have not seen too often here at UseFilm.com, and are a welcome addition to the many talented portfolios included herein.
Kudos to you, my friend!
Regards,
John & Tami E. {(}-:] + (<:&
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| Photo By: Paul Heijmink
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
10/1/2006 6:47:56 PM
Paul.....
Welcome to Usefilm.com!!! 
And a spectacular entrance you have made with this incredibly detailed photo of one my Tami's favorite flowers, the Hibiscus.
The background color of raspberry hues is really quite wonderful, and it just goes to enunciate the beauty of this young blossom.
Well Done, Paul!!!
Warmest Regards,
John & Tami E. {(}-:] + (<:&
San Francisco, Ca.
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
10/1/2006 4:53:40 AM
Alicia más querida...
Un artículo diario tan simple con el que somos todos familiares se hace una obra de arte dentro de su mente, por sus ojos, utilizando su lente creativel.
¡Maravilloso, Alicia!
Sus amigos,
John y Tami {(}-:] + (<:&
TRANSLATION:
Dearest Alicia...
Such a simple everyday item we are all familiar with becomes a piece of art within your mind, through your eyes, utilizing your creativel lens.
Marvelous, Alicia!
Your friends,
John & Tami {(}-:] + (<:&
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
9/29/2006 8:03:56 PM
Alicia más querida...
¡Otra vez, las flores purpúreas hermosas, y el favorito de Tami! Amamos como los nuevos pétalos a la izquierda hasta parecen brillar.
Respetos,
John y Tami {(}-:] + (<:&
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
9/27/2006 3:15:35 AM
Viola......
What wonderful colours you capture with you lens! I am truly envious of the scenes that you frame so well, that draw the viewer into the theme of your artwork.
The rich burnt orange and amber colors seem to melt into a ingenius mix of hues that mesmerizes the voyeur. Brilliant work, Viola, simply brilliant!
Warm Regards,
John & Tami e. {(}-:] + (<:&
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
9/25/2006 10:14:12 PM
Hugo.....
As much as I share in the comments of this beautiful scene you captured at one of the country's most beautiful National Parks, I would say without benefit of the orginal version, that there is too much sharpness in this revised image.
I had never seen this photo before since I didn't join UseFilm.com until Mid Summer, so I have no idea what the original looked like; but this version that appeared today as the subject of a UseFilm.com highlighted critique appears more as a oil painting or a computer generated image than a true photograph. Did you also pump up the saturation levels or highlite the photo with a magenta hue? The grass appears to have that tone highlite I wouldnt expect to see reflected by the sky.
Otherwise it is a beautiful depiction of a natural phenomenon with the cloud fan shooting out and back from the Mountain, and the nice reflections you captured in the overflow area in the foreground.
Best Regards,
Tami E. (<:&
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
9/24/2006 6:12:48 PM
Panos....
What a wonderful first photo for your entry into Usefilm.com!
This candid portrait of an anxious fan is simply wonderful, Panos! The gripping expression in her eyes, the nervous fingers to her mouth, one would think she is looking at a natural disaster occuring before her eyes.
Amazing how serious we all take our games. Football is the modern version of the Roman Coliseum, with all the pathos, drama, and exitement they gave those ancient Romans way back then in history.
A magical moment for you Pathos, and an auspicious beginning for a new contributor!
Best of fortune,
John E. {(}-:]
San Francisco, CA
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
9/23/2006 4:22:43 PM
Carlen....
What a great photo you have captured here! We loved the way his little head is buried in his chest, as if pensively contemplating his next meal. Wonderful colours and composition.
We have voluminous families of squirrels in our back yard, and they are all remarkable athletes as they scamper across the fenceline and way up our 30 foot tall Palm trees. Amazing little guys!
Gypsy, our solid black cat, just looks up and says, "Forget it!" [too fast for her ten years]
Warm Regards,
John & Tami E. {(}-:] + (<:&
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
9/23/2006 3:03:57 PM
¡Alicia más querida ........
Maravillosos colores rojos vivos en esta Flor de Sol hermosa. ¡Esta especie es uno de los favoritos de Tami, y la combinación de Girasoles amarillos y rojos escogidos a mano es fantástica.
¡Maravilloso, como de costumbre, Alicia!
Respetos,
John y Tami E. {(}-:] + (<:&
San Francisco, CA.
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
9/23/2006 2:20:35 PM
Viola.........
This has to be our favorite image of your wonderfully diverse portfolio!
Your composition is just beautiful, and should have been entered as a submittal in "Reflections" Projects category. Perfect example and destined to become a "Best in Project."
We love how the tips of the willow branches seem to touch the beginnings of their perfect reflective image on the pond in a continuous flow of color and magic.
Even more spectacular, is your use of the branch in the foreground to frame the whole scene in a canvas of amazing Fall colours that overwhealms the viewer. The serpantine flow of the branch is mezmerizing. Absolutely genius, dear Viola!
A true pleasure to view,
John & Tami E. {(}-:] + (<:&
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Critique By:
**** **** (K:-335)
9/20/2006 12:19:59 PM
Nuestro entonces Alicia talentosa ......
"Poesía en el Movimiento" es el mejor modo de describir esta maravillosa imagen. ¡Usted tiene al genio a su lente, que nosotros ambos envidia tan muchísimo!
¡Sólo hermoso, Alicia!
Mui Respetos, John y Tami {(}-:] & (<:&
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