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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 12/12/2008
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Thanks Laurie, I see the vision you have of this. Very cool imagery you saw in this. Hope you have a good holiday with your Abby.
Be well, Stan
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Laurie J. Herndon
{K:5338} 12/11/2008
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looks like a beaver carrying a samon on her back!
gret shot stan...
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 9/4/2008
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Hi Laurie, missed seeing you around! Glad to see some post from you. Thanks for the comment. Yes this great grandpa has it going on, sometimes faster than I can keep up with. Glad to share some Big Sky with you. The clouds are some of my best models. Do take care and be well, Stan
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Laurie J. Herndon
{K:5338} 9/4/2008
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Hey Stan...
Thanks for the recent comment in my album. WOW is this a spectacular cloud shot. How lucky are you to live in such a wonderful state and get to enjoy shots like this (probably every morning!) YOU GOT IT GOIN ON GRAMPA! LOL Take Care!
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 8/8/2008
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Thanks Joe, no negativity felt here on the shot. Just do not have the tech side down yet. I am still reading the camera manual to figure out all of the features. I pick a page or two on different features and then try them out. This picture was with a polarizing filter and shot in color. Earlier in the day I was shooting B/W after I found the right place in the menu to do it. I have just about found all of the options and feel fairly comfortable with my little Rebel. It has been a great start for me to have a decent camera and get the results I have. I like the fact that you honestly critique the image and say what you see. That is what helps to improve and know what to look for. When I shot this into the sun I was trying to catch it when the sun was covered to avoid the lens ghost or aberrations. I appreciate the suggestions and the encouragement.
Be well, Stan
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 8/8/2008
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Stan, I hope it didn't sound as though I was coming across too negative or critical on this shot. It is very good and considering the subject matter I suspect you could not have avoided some blow out in the brightest areas. You are almost shooting directly into the sun. Sometimes such as this shot, these blown out area can not be avoided and add to the dramatic impact of the image. Being an engineer I often get too carried away with the technical aspects of photography at the expense of the artistic side which is what we are really after here.
Joe
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 8/8/2008
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Joe, I post out of the camera most of the time. I am going to do burn and dodge on photoshop after talking to a friend tonight that said I had a 5 minute lesson on him. He is a PS guru and offered his service to my lack of tech expertise. I get caught in the drama and impact at this point. The refinements are not far away. Thanks for the comment and the encouragement. To err is human and to screw up is divine. I think time is still on my side.
Be well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 8/8/2008
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I was born in 1946, Sept 13 on Friday at 4:14 Am. First baby born that day and have I ever paid for it. I have had 5 hole in ones and only two divorces. What more could a poor boy ask for!!! I was conceived somewhere between Happy, Texas and Ventura ,California. I am glad you liked the Boy Scout pic. Was taken with my first camera by my Dad, started out with a Kodak Brownie. I will post my first pictures of the Rose Parade in B/W when I find them. Low tech and proud of it.
Be well, Stan
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 8/8/2008
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I meant to say 11 in 58"
Joe
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 8/8/2008
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Very dramatic shot Stan, although a little blown out in one area I really like the this shot. It is so dynamic. Well done my friend.
Btw Stan, if you were 11 in '48 you must be about one year older than me.
Regards,
Joe
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 8/8/2008
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thanks Biljana, I am glad that your eyes see the beauty as well! When I see these types of moments I have to grab my camera and hold onto the beauty.
Be well my dear, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 8/8/2008
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thanks Ania, was working at home when the sky afforded me this opportunity. Have camera wil experiment. Polarizing filter and not much else. The light was so good that it was out of camera!
Be well, Stan
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Ania Blazejewska
{K:23981} 8/7/2008
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wow
impressive sky Stan
great capture
best regards
ania
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biljana mitrovic
{K:48110} 8/7/2008
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Yes,indeed..very beautiful moment ,and very good caught dear Stan:)
Thank you my friend
big hug
biljana
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 8/7/2008
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Bruce, thanks! There are more clouds around here than beautiful models so they are my subjects and the sun is my alien bee and soft box. Light is fun to explore from all sources.
Be well, Stan
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Bruce Wertz
{K:2553} 8/7/2008
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I see you are a cloud guy too. Great shot Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 8/6/2008
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You caught me, I just changed that yesterday. I was 11 at the time and well on my way to Eagle Scout. Do you like the official flashlight that I bought with my own money, I was so proud of it. Glad you noticed, I had just scanned that recently when going through a box of pictures I got from my mom's garage after she died a few years ago. I had not looked at much of them until I was cleaning out my artifacts of life, mine and hers.
Be well, Stan.
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Wolf Zorrito
{K:78768} 8/6/2008
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Great picture of you being a child. 1958 I was born !
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 8/6/2008
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Harry, hope it goes well, just do not fall asleep on the couch. I appreciate your work and honesty. have a great day.
Be well, Stan
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Wolf Zorrito
{K:78768} 8/6/2008
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Today talking to the shrink .....
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 8/6/2008
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Morning Julie, these clouds and sky are my models. I am surrounded by a constantly changing beauty that I try to capture and share. Almost feel guilty if i do not pass some of this along. I tried a polarizing filter on this one and seems to cut glare and emphasize the rays and golden lining. Loved that portrait of Sabri. Great start. You are a ray of sunshine for me as well as great UF friend.
Be well and shoot well, the ancient GG.
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 8/6/2008
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Thanks so much David, you are so supportive and a great hug man. It is really appreciated and my hugs to you as well. Be well today, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 8/6/2008
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Thanks Gerhard, Bet you could do something dramatic with this one. I think a waterfall coming out of the cloud would add a nice touch!
Be well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 8/6/2008
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Thanks Musa, I appreciate the kind words. Wishing you a good day as well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 8/6/2008
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Thanks Wolf, good imagination. I Loved the golden lining and strong rays below. What are you working on today? I am prefinishing molding for a trim job.
Be well,Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 8/6/2008
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Thanks so much Oscar. I have been enjoying your work lately.
Be well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 8/6/2008
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Thanks Chuck, I watch and waited for the sun to cooperate with me and the cloud. Worth the wait! I appreciate the comment.
Be well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 8/6/2008
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Thanks Dave, I was working outside at home and just sky watching as I worked. This cloud was really forming nicely as the sun went behind it. Thanks for the comment.
Be well, Stan
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Julie Salles
{K:22654} 8/6/2008
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WOW GG. Outstanding back light.
Beautiful capture!
You're so lucky to see skies like that all the time.
Hope you are having a good day so far.
Julie.
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David Rodriguez
{K:11965} 8/6/2008
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Excelente contraluz, hermoso cielo!
Muy buena captura mi amigo!
Te mando un abrazo!
David
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Gerhard BuschEFIAP/AFIAP
{K:18382} 8/6/2008
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A dramatic cloud scene perfectly represented. Regards Gerhard
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mousa Jubran
{K:5780} 8/6/2008
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Beautiful picture ....
See liked.
Wishes you a good day
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Wolf Zorrito
{K:78768} 8/6/2008
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Great Stan, the cloud looks like a dog, or sheep ?
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Oscar E. Flores H.
{K:7850} 8/6/2008
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bELLO DETALLE. bUEN MANEJO DEL COLOR. fELICITACIONES
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Johancharles Boers
{K:4370} 8/6/2008
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Stan,
Great lighting on this one it really set the mood and tone for this image...also nicely framed....7/7... )
Best Wishes,
Chuck
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Dave Stacey
{K:150877} 8/6/2008
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Beautiful clouds and light, Stan!
Dave.
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