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Back with a flower View entire thread - Al on Jul 5, 2008, 1:55 PM

It is beautiful... - K T on Jul 5, 2008, 10:18 PM

It looks very well, - Eduardo on Jul 6, 2008, 9:27 AM

That frosted pink reminds me of a mouthwatering ice cream.nt - james on Jul 6, 2008, 11:04 AM

I've hesitated lately about View entire thread - Eduardo on Jul 5, 2008, 7:53 AM

Series and stand-alones - Valentin Blank on Jul 5, 2008, 11:56 AM

Valentin, your insightful remarks are always appreciated, - Eduardo on Jul 5, 2008, 7:12 PM

I have to agree with VB - Asi on Jul 5, 2008, 7:59 PM

Post away Eduardo; Lovely pics of beautiful San Juan.nt - james on Jul 6, 2008, 10:20 AM

Congratulations Echi… View entire thread - Eduardo on Jul 5, 2008, 6:46 AM

Truly a rare and much deserved distinction ! Congrats Echi ! nt. - james on Jul 5, 2008, 11:21 AM

Quite an amazing masthead,,,,congrats to Echi! <nt> - Asi on Jul 5, 2008, 8:00 PM

Recommendations sought.... View entire thread - pplater on Jul 4, 2008, 8:40 PM

There are more, but for me, - Eduardo on Jul 5, 2008, 7:00 AM

I meant "real low" in focal lenght (mm) (nt) - Eduardo on Jul 5, 2008, 7:56 AM

Ming Dynasty dancers in Xian, China... View entire thread - james on Jul 4, 2008, 6:36 AM

Charming series, James. - Valentin Blank on Jul 4, 2008, 10:32 PM

Thank you VB.Cameras like the Sony T 11 and the T 7, are really unbeatable for slipping - james on Jul 5, 2008, 3:43 AM

Untitled View entire thread - Echi on Jul 4, 2008, 1:53 AM

Reposted this one from a local forum... pardon the local flavor... - Echi on Jul 4, 2008, 1:57 AM

Echi, I can't help feeling very sad about this one - Eduardo on Jul 4, 2008, 9:48 AM

Now that we've heard the sad and the humorous interpretation I - Valentin Blank on Jul 4, 2008, 10:48 PM

New addition to our family... View entire thread - Pete Saunders on Jul 4, 2008, 1:20 AM

He certainly doesn't seem to mind, - Eduardo on Jul 4, 2008, 12:52 PM

Oh, I'm sure your kids love Dreyfuss - Valentin Blank on Jul 4, 2008, 10:51 PM

Camera question View entire thread - JerryW on Jul 3, 2008, 7:22 PM

Jerry, in order for us to better understand your specific needs - Valentin Blank on Jul 3, 2008, 9:42 PM

Hi Valentin - JerryW on Jul 4, 2008, 6:51 AM

Frankly, I don't think this makes such a big difference - Valentin Blank on Jul 4, 2008, 11:00 PM

A Wish (pun not intended) to all my Friends on the Photo Fourm> View entire thread - Wish on Jul 3, 2008, 7:24 AM

Wish,second you on that ! Maybe we should call ourselves "Ye old friendly foto forum !" .. - james on Jul 3, 2008, 8:05 AM

Wonderful sentiments, Wish, Hear Hear! - ThomasM on Jul 3, 2008, 8:47 AM

Great post. Agreed - JerryW on Jul 3, 2008, 5:00 PM

Wish, my friend, what would a 4th July be without a post - Valentin Blank on Jul 3, 2008, 9:50 PM

Thanks Wish! Very nice thoughts. I wish...>>> - Pete Saunders on Jul 4, 2008, 8:55 AM

Always good to hear from you, Wish - Eduardo on Jul 4, 2008, 12:50 PM

Pull the trigger on my first DSLR View entire thread - Marcus on Jul 3, 2008, 12:06 AM

Good show;congrats and happy hunting ! nt - james on Jul 3, 2008, 4:07 AM

Good camera, you will do fine, have fun and enjoy. nt. - Wish on Jul 3, 2008, 7:07 AM

Congrats! - K T on Jul 3, 2008, 8:46 AM

Great choice, Marcus! - Valentin Blank on Jul 3, 2008, 9:52 PM

Splendor in air... View entire thread - Harish Hegde on Jul 2, 2008, 9:29 PM

Harish, this shot was worth the 600 images you took - Valentin Blank on Jul 2, 2008, 9:55 PM

Excellent... with a minor quibble... - Echi on Jul 3, 2008, 1:09 AM

Sparkling shot Harish ! nt - james on Jul 3, 2008, 4:00 AM

Just a Great Image, Congrats on the Masthead also> - Wish on Jul 3, 2008, 7:06 AM

A swooping bird that is...>>> - Pete Saunders on Jul 4, 2008, 12:06 AM

Thank you Moderators for the honour... View entire thread - Harish Hegde on Jul 2, 2008, 9:21 PM

You're most welcome, Harish. Glad you liked the choice. (nt) - Valentin Blank on Jul 2, 2008, 9:36 PM

Icebergs View entire thread - Valentin Blank on Jun 30, 2008, 10:16 PM

Excellent, moody exposure... - Echi on Jul 1, 2008, 2:54 AM

Fantastic VB! Only you could (and have the guts,) to make even trash elegant ! nt - james on Jul 1, 2008, 7:17 AM

Thanks, James. These deformed and crushed metal parts were indeed - Valentin Blank on Jul 1, 2008, 9:45 PM

Thank you, Echi. You mentioned the 3-d effect and - Valentin Blank on Jul 1, 2008, 9:42 PM

This one's a good example - Eduardo on Jul 1, 2008, 7:47 AM

Eduardo, thank you. These seemingly numberless ways of - Valentin Blank on Jul 1, 2008, 10:13 PM

Much appreciated, - Eduardo on Jul 2, 2008, 7:25 AM

Looks like a most interesting backdrop - K T on Jul 2, 2008, 7:52 PM

Thanks, Kelvin. It's a knocked down refrigerated warehouse - Valentin Blank on Jul 2, 2008, 9:36 PM

I think... - K T on Jul 2, 2008, 10:21 PM

Cool image (pun not intended) it always > - Wish on Jul 3, 2008, 7:11 AM

Thank you, Wish. Cool and hot at the - Valentin Blank on Jul 3, 2008, 9:54 PM

More distortions View entire thread - aaronM on Jun 30, 2008, 8:15 PM

Ver y cool and smooth images,if you know what I mean. nt - james on Jul 2, 2008, 5:05 AM

Off-Shoe but not so Flash(y) View entire thread - KY on Jun 30, 2008, 9:17 AM

The detailing has been captured very well . nt - james on Jun 30, 2008, 1:07 PM

KY, the patina on the white parts has come out nice - Valentin Blank on Jun 30, 2008, 9:35 PM

It actually - KY on Jun 30, 2008, 11:15 PM

I think that if shoes - Eduardo on Jul 1, 2008, 7:50 AM

I couldn't agree with you more - KY on Jul 2, 2008, 9:38 AM

Hey… View entire thread - Eduardo on Jun 29, 2008, 5:23 PM

Wow, matching - Asi on Jun 29, 2008, 9:58 PM

Yeah… - Eduardo on Jun 30, 2008, 5:00 AM

This is so way cool, Eduardo... - Echi on Jun 29, 2008, 11:08 PM

No… - Eduardo on Jun 30, 2008, 5:04 AM

Pretty dandy! Quick shots Eduardo . nt - james on Jun 30, 2008, 12:59 PM

And if he choses to sit on a red bench next time, - Valentin Blank on Jun 30, 2008, 9:43 PM

In that case, - Eduardo on Jul 1, 2008, 7:53 AM

Panasonic L1 w/Leica lens...any users that would like to share experience? View entire thread - HÂªÂªgen on Jun 29, 2008, 3:51 AM

If you ask - Asi on Jun 29, 2008, 10:01 PM

Portrait of Roger Smith View entire thread - HarryTan on Jun 29, 2008, 12:39 AM

I guess that RS - Casey on Jun 29, 2008, 2:09 AM

Congrats Harish, for the masthead, View entire thread - Eduardo on Jun 28, 2008, 10:16 AM

I'll second that!!! Vivid yellows. - Mel on Jun 28, 2008, 10:53 PM

Lovely yellow; I recall this shot.nt - james on Jun 29, 2008, 9:30 AM

I also recall this one, I really liked it then - Asi on Jun 29, 2008, 10:00 PM

True... - Echi on Jun 29, 2008, 11:02 PM

Yes that is one awesome picture! (nt) - Anthony Tsai on Jun 30, 2008, 7:14 PM

Guardian of the moonlight... View entire thread - Pete Saunders on Jun 28, 2008, 1:39 AM

Very, very nice Pete, - Eduardo on Jun 28, 2008, 10:14 AM

Pete, the way this teddy bear is - Valentin Blank on Jun 29, 2008, 11:53 AM

Agree with Eduardo and VB. nt - james on Jun 30, 2008, 12:24 PM

Thanks all! Yes, the lighting came out nice...>> - Pete Saunders on Jul 4, 2008, 12:04 AM

A Family Portrait of the Halters View entire thread - HarryTan on Jun 27, 2008, 11:59 PM

I prefer the first Harry. >>> - Pete Saunders on Jun 28, 2008, 1:16 AM

Thanks Peter - cropped and desaturated.... - HarryTan on Jun 29, 2008, 12:30 AM

Much nicer Harry! :) (nt) - Pete Saunders on Jun 29, 2008, 10:05 AM

I like the second one, - Eduardo on Jun 28, 2008, 10:13 AM

Thanks Eduardo for the feedback... - HarryTan on Jun 29, 2008, 12:33 AM

Harry, you pulled that trigger on the right moment - Valentin Blank on Jun 29, 2008, 12:03 PM

Thanks VB - here was the original... - HarryTan on Jun 29, 2008, 10:08 PM

Agree with the b&w... - Echi on Jun 29, 2008, 11:01 PM

Just an old barn... View entire thread - Pete Saunders on Jun 26, 2008, 11:38 PM

Appealing because of its simplicity ! nt - james on Jun 29, 2008, 7:39 AM

The Overrated "Moment" View entire thread - Echi on Jun 26, 2008, 9:12 PM

Make it look easy - Valentin Blank on Jun 26, 2008, 10:21 PM

Thanks, VB... - Echi on Jun 27, 2008, 12:38 AM

I could have done that myself… - Eduardo on Jun 27, 2008, 9:16 PM

Yes he does VB! >>>> - Pete Saunders on Jun 26, 2008, 11:31 PM

Hey, Pete, thanks : ) (nt) - Echi on Jun 27, 2008, 12:38 AM

Hi guys… - Eduardo on Jun 27, 2008, 11:13 AM

And, hey… - Eduardo on Jun 27, 2008, 1:46 PM

Those Lilliputian figures look as if they are contemplating how to climb up those ...... - james on Jun 28, 2008, 6:51 AM

Quite, quite... - Echi on Jun 29, 2008, 10:58 PM

These are for Pete, and or Echi, View entire thread - Eduardo on Jun 25, 2008, 4:30 PM

Wow Eduardo! Great wide angle eye-leading perspective! >>> - Pete Saunders on Jun 25, 2008, 9:03 PM

Now that you mention it, - Eduardo on Jun 26, 2008, 4:42 AM

Great shots Eduardo! - Ravination on Jun 25, 2008, 9:28 PM

Thanks Ravi, - Eduardo on Jun 26, 2008, 4:43 AM

I love the first one... - Echi on Jun 26, 2008, 12:08 AM

This is actually the place - Eduardo on Jun 26, 2008, 4:51 AM

Very nice Eduardo;reminds me of the sunsets I saw in Mauritius.nt. - james on Jun 26, 2008, 5:05 AM

Eduardo, this composition reminds of one I posted a few weeks ago: >>> - Pete Saunders on Jun 26, 2008, 6:58 AM

Not to mention that the pier is in much better condition (nt) - Eduardo on Jun 26, 2008, 9:40 AM

Eduardo, these clouds are bursting with energy! - Valentin Blank on Jun 26, 2008, 12:57 PM

I hadn't noticed that variation in brightness… - Eduardo on Jun 26, 2008, 5:27 PM

You must have a well calibrated screen, Valentin... - Harish Hegde on Jun 26, 2008, 6:16 PM

Thanks Harish, - Eduardo on Jun 27, 2008, 8:36 PM

China revisited..... View entire thread - james on Jun 25, 2008, 9:57 AM

James, thanks for sharing these impressions - Valentin Blank on Jun 25, 2008, 10:55 AM

I found them quite interesting, - Eduardo on Jun 25, 2008, 12:23 PM

Nice travelogue James! >>>>> - Pete Saunders on Jun 25, 2008, 9:06 PM

Excellent, James... - Echi on Jun 26, 2008, 12:14 AM

hanks VB,Eduardo,Pete and Echi for your kind words;yes, since Ive started usingPhotobucket - james on Jun 26, 2008, 4:42 AM

First DSLR? View entire thread - Marcus on Jun 25, 2008, 1:25 AM

If noise management is a consideration... - Echi on Jun 25, 2008, 3:06 AM

You may also want to consider the new Canon 1000D - Chi on Jun 25, 2008, 7:11 AM

Marcus, although I too have a preference for Canon I think - Valentin Blank on Jun 25, 2008, 11:10 AM

This one's a difficult decision… - Eduardo on Jun 25, 2008, 12:10 PM

Just a word regarding the posting rules - Valentin Blank on Jun 25, 2008, 12:29 PM

Thanks Valentin, - Eduardo on Jun 25, 2008, 4:00 PM

All very good advice and only want to add.... - HarryTan on Jun 26, 2008, 2:40 AM

I would agree on your lens comments Harry. >>>> - Pete Saunders on Jun 26, 2008, 6:47 AM

I would like to add Olympus to the equation... - Magnus Bosse on Jun 26, 2008, 11:35 PM

Echi, congratulations on the main masthead View entire thread - Eduardo on Jun 24, 2008, 6:13 PM

It was a surprise for me as well and I can only - Valentin Blank on Jun 24, 2008, 9:29 PM

I didn't know what you guys were talking about... - Echi on Jun 25, 2008, 2:48 AM

Wow....a big congrats to you, Echi!!! - Chi on Jun 25, 2008, 7:16 AM

Yeah... i was thinking of not-so-pricey alternatives for b&w - Echi on Jun 25, 2008, 8:21 PM

The color hue problem - Eduardo on Jun 25, 2008, 4:11 PM

Reviews do point to a slight blue cast for bw in the r1800... - Echi on Jun 25, 2008, 8:18 PM

Agreed! - K T on Jun 25, 2008, 3:14 AM

Congrats Echi;definitely worthy of the masthead for the main page! Makes the rest of us - james on Jun 25, 2008, 3:27 AM

Hey, thank you James : ) (nt) - Echi on Jun 25, 2008, 8:22 PM

Hey, thanks Kelvin! : ) (nt) - Echi on Jun 25, 2008, 8:22 PM

Yes! Yes! Definitely worthy! Some people are photographers...>>> - Pete Saunders on Jun 25, 2008, 9:17 PM

Hey, thanks Pete... - Echi on Jun 26, 2008, 12:10 AM

Indeed worthy capture to be featured on the main masthead - HarryTan on Jun 27, 2008, 12:46 AM

Hi Harry... - Echi on Jun 30, 2008, 2:42 AM

Found an old image from my archive that made me miss my old lens... View entire thread - HarryTan on Jun 24, 2008, 11:20 AM

Harry, isn't it almost unbelievable that this - Valentin Blank on Jun 24, 2008, 11:49 AM

Indeed it seems like an indoor shot but... - HarryTan on Jun 24, 2008, 8:32 PM

Harry, Harry, Harry.... you should never - Casey on Jun 24, 2008, 10:24 PM

Wow thats really sharp Harry. nt - james on Jun 25, 2008, 6:27 AM

"I am only human and born to make mistakes"... as the song goes... - HarryTan on Jun 26, 2008, 12:51 AM

Does not see much use... - Casey on Jun 26, 2008, 1:56 AM

It's indeed a very sharp image =D - Chi on Jun 25, 2008, 7:24 AM

Chi, I think I may even end up doing that myself.... - HarryTan on Jun 26, 2008, 1:08 AM

Butterflies View entire thread - Mel on Jun 24, 2008, 7:06 AM

.....and a squirrel. - Mel on Jun 24, 2008, 7:08 AM

Mel, this series makes me want to - Valentin Blank on Jun 24, 2008, 11:16 AM

Thanks for your comments Valentin. - Mel on Jun 24, 2008, 8:23 PM

I love the colours in #1 & 2 . nt - james on Jun 25, 2008, 6:55 AM

Nice butterfly shots! - Chi on Jun 25, 2008, 7:26 AM

Smokey sunset...>>> View entire thread - Pete Saunders on Jun 23, 2008, 11:53 PM

Fix on #2...>>> - Pete Saunders on Jun 24, 2008, 12:14 AM

My choice is #1 and 3. nt - james on Jun 24, 2008, 4:14 AM

Smokey overflight - Valentin Blank on Jun 24, 2008, 11:19 AM

Yes, somehow the last one - Eduardo on Jun 24, 2008, 7:31 PM

The last one. When Eduardo said "less is more"... I thought "Movado" : ) (nt) - Echi on Jun 25, 2008, 2:59 AM

Smokey overflight is my pick as well! - Chi on Jun 25, 2008, 7:28 AM

Thanks all! Yes, "Smokey Overflight" is indeed the one! >>>> - Pete Saunders on Jun 25, 2008, 9:13 PM

Did I say "smokey"? I mean't "smoky". :) (nt) - Pete Saunders on Jun 26, 2008, 6:40 AM

June 2008 in Tokyo View entire thread - Casey on Jun 23, 2008, 11:30 PM

Expressive series - Valentin Blank on Jun 24, 2008, 11:39 AM

Thanks Valentin...for the comments - Casey on Jun 24, 2008, 10:19 PM

Casey, you're not only allowed, you're welcome to post your photos! (nt) - Valentin Blank on Jun 25, 2008, 12:36 PM

Unconsolable sorrow View entire thread - Eduardo on Jun 23, 2008, 6:41 PM

Your title... - K T on Jun 23, 2008, 6:52 PM

B&W sets the mood for that first one...>>> - Pete Saunders on Jun 23, 2008, 11:33 PM

Pete, it's also difficult here, - Eduardo on Jun 24, 2008, 6:25 PM

Pure drama - Valentin Blank on Jun 24, 2008, 12:13 PM

I was aware Valentin, - Eduardo on Jun 24, 2008, 7:03 PM

Thank you, Eduardo, for sharing your thoughts and - Valentin Blank on Jun 24, 2008, 9:39 PM

#2 - Echi on Jun 25, 2008, 2:57 AM

It also helps, pretty much, - Eduardo on Jun 25, 2008, 4:14 PM

Thank you Valentin... View entire thread - Casey on Jun 23, 2008, 5:53 PM

A Voice in the Wilderness View entire thread - Echi on Jun 23, 2008, 3:42 AM

Very evocative Echi, - Eduardo on Jun 23, 2008, 7:02 AM

Ah, the title... - Echi on Jun 25, 2008, 2:38 AM

Like a chinese painting... - K T on Jun 23, 2008, 10:06 AM

Hey, thanks KT : ) (nt) - Echi on Jun 25, 2008, 2:39 AM

Lovely shot Echi; delicate at the top and all bold and verdant green below.nt - james on Jun 23, 2008, 10:06 AM

Thanks, James : ) (nt) - Echi on Jun 25, 2008, 2:40 AM

These terraces make me want to - Valentin Blank on Jun 23, 2008, 12:02 PM

Hi VB... - Echi on Jun 25, 2008, 2:44 AM

Sorry to intrude here, - Eduardo on Jun 25, 2008, 4:18 PM

Very poetic Echi! >>> - Pete Saunders on Jun 23, 2008, 11:20 PM

Thank you, Pete : ) (nt) - Echi on Jun 25, 2008, 2:45 AM

Beautiful image.... - Harish Hegde on Jun 24, 2008, 6:46 AM

The thought did cross my mind... - Echi on Jun 25, 2008, 2:46 AM

Some BIF images... View entire thread - Harish Hegde on Jun 22, 2008, 3:57 PM

Harish, I'm pleased to see you posting again and - Valentin Blank on Jun 22, 2008, 9:33 PM

Thanks Valentin.... - Harish Hegde on Jun 24, 2008, 6:48 AM

Stunning... - K T on Jun 23, 2008, 2:39 AM

That is certainly a feather... - Harish Hegde on Jun 24, 2008, 6:50 AM

Is it the D3 or the person behind that camera...>>> - Pete Saunders on Jun 23, 2008, 11:23 PM

Thank you Pete.... - Harish Hegde on Jun 24, 2008, 6:53 AM

Last Part of the First Iteration View entire thread - AaronM on Jun 22, 2008, 11:33 AM

Options... - Wim on Jun 22, 2008, 12:45 PM

Aaron, I own the 70-300 DO, - Eduardo on Jun 22, 2008, 8:06 PM

Oh, and Chi posted some tests - Eduardo on Jun 22, 2008, 8:07 PM

Thanks Valentin, View entire thread - Michel on Jun 22, 2008, 7:16 AM

Michel, you're welcome! It was about time to have - Valentin Blank on Jun 22, 2008, 11:05 AM

Congrats Michel ! Nice masthead. nt View entire thread - james on Jun 22, 2008, 3:19 AM

Thanks James( nt ) - Michel on Jun 22, 2008, 7:14 AM

Hay bale field... View entire thread - Pete Saunders on Jun 21, 2008, 12:34 AM

Very nice. Spaced out... literally ! nt - james on Jun 21, 2008, 3:09 AM

Thanks James! I have yet to see perfect spacing in hay bales. :) (nt) - Pete Saunders on Jun 23, 2008, 11:14 PM

Apocalyptical - Valentin Blank on Jun 22, 2008, 11:10 AM

You are correct, although I considered the heat apocalyptical...>>> - Pete Saunders on Jun 23, 2008, 11:17 PM

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