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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/13/2011 6:09:22 PM
I cannot imagine living in that climate, though I know out west we have it very hot and dry too, some places are up to 118 degrees now, that's Fahrenheit, not celsius. I am so sorry to hear of the power problems and government corruption...seems to be worldwide doesn't it? Instead of progress they want people living in the stone age. I hope your people can turn this around in time.
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Song Bird (K:1447)
7/13/2011 6:03:51 PM
Excellent street scene Carmen...bet it's hot down your way :)
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| Photo By: Carmen Fuchs
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/13/2011 4:07:28 PM
Love the lighting on the flowers...beautiful!
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| Photo By: Linda Twohig
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/13/2011 4:06:30 PM
Old graveyards are so inspiring both for photography and history. If only they could return to tell us of their experiences. There are many very old family plots here in New England on private land, some going back to the Revolutionary and Civil wars. Nice that you have an interest in these forgotten heroes.
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/13/2011 4:02:12 PM
Soft and restful image
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/13/2011 4:01:35 PM
Wonderful portrait, shadows work perfectly
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/13/2011 3:43:21 PM
Thanks Saad...today is much more comfortable, in the 80's and low humidity. The past few days however it was in the mid 90's and very humid. We use only fans though I have a small air conditioner for the bedroom I haven't installed it yet. New England summers can be quite hot but usually it doesn't last that long and we are back to "normal." I hate hot humid days, so I picked a good place to live! Now you mention the "evil man" and I'm guessing you are blaming the heat wave on someone?
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/12/2011 11:01:46 PM
Wonderful...all that blackness and then....the moon! Enjoy the vacation!
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/12/2011 11:00:17 PM
I'm really drawn to the way the soft edges blend into the bakcground and the beautiful, creamy color, this is truly a beautiful work!
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| Photo By: Saad Salem
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/12/2011 10:57:56 PM
I'm in love with this cash register...so vintage, so cute....great shot!
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| Photo By: Rickard Fredholm
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/12/2011 10:56:47 PM
It would appear he is indeed very happy, especially given the hot days we've had recently. Thanks so much!
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/12/2011 10:56:09 PM
Thanks Armando...
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/11/2011 8:41:11 PM
So perfect composition! Beautiful silhouette
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| Photo By: Armando Giambolini
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/11/2011 8:39:56 PM
Lovely portrait, he/she looks very well cared for!
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| Photo By: Guido Tweepenninckx
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/11/2011 4:10:11 PM
Adorable portrait!
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/11/2011 4:09:32 PM
Have never seen such a wonderful close up of these creatures...beautiful capture!
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/11/2011 4:07:24 PM
As the flower fades from its vibrant youth, so must we all pass from youth to old age, hopefully with grace, beauty, and reverence for what truly matters most in our lives. The details of your scan are incredibly beautiful and your frames always compliment the images so well. Neither you or your art will ever be forgotten, at least not by me :)
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/7/2011 11:43:36 PM
Beautiful!
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/7/2011 11:43:07 PM
He is watching you take his photo! Great street shot, the poster in the shop window really sets off the scene.
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/7/2011 11:39:59 PM
Thanks again Saad...I enjoy talking with you too. My father had that kind of beauty inside him, he was, to me, a saint. He kept alot of heartache inside and noone knew, always optimistic and funny, always so self-sacrificing, stoic and kind. I wish I could be more like him. It would be nice to age gracefully if we are fortunate enough to see old age...one can only hope
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/7/2011 5:22:55 PM
this is worthy of framing, what a beautiful image..the cat relaxing, the stark whiteness of the laundry against the textured stone walls, and overall composition are beautiful.
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| Photo By: Leo Régnier Я£
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/7/2011 5:19:37 PM
Very colorful and artistic!
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/7/2011 5:18:53 PM
Ahh the graffiti of New York...at least the word is more uplifting than most graffiti, though the surroundings are most definitely typical of back alley scenes. Well seen Carmen...when's the coffee table book coming out? :)
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/7/2011 5:14:26 PM
Even New England is hot Ernie, though nothing like what you are experienceing. This is great, love the "alien"...well done!
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/7/2011 5:13:24 PM
Boy are you brave Linda...he stands out just fine to me as he is!! A very good closeup I must say.
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| Photo By: Linda Twohig
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/7/2011 5:11:13 PM
This is an image of a friend entertaining at a local pub. He is an accomplished blues guitarist and film historian. I used my cheap little Kodak digital easyshare for this one.
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/7/2011 5:07:35 PM
You're being very generous Carmen...I'd say it's more I was simply "young" rather than "gorgeous!"
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/7/2011 5:06:48 PM
You were correct in thinking I did NOT take your comment about my looks the wrong way. Some women would, but that's their problem. Let's face it, I think most of us look better when we're young, though some do seem to improve with age (mostly men!) I'm sensible enough to know I can't look 22 forever, but for an "old gal" I'm not doing too badly :)
Anyway, I now live in another place frequented by tourists, and most of the ones that come through my part of the US seem to be Americans from other parts of the country. But we also do see alot of Europeans, especially English and Germans, who love to come here for the mountain sports. There is much skiing in the winter, and we have hundreds of lakes. The terrain here is very much like the English Lake District but the climate is much more severe with temps going as low as 30 below zero in winter, worse atop the mountains. Thanks so much for your thoughtful comments Saad...they are always appreciated!
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/6/2011 10:15:24 PM
You're very kind to say that Saad. YES I am most definitely an all American gal, red white and blue through and through...though some seem to think it's awful to be so patriotic...I am very proud to be an American. What I meant was that after you are in another country for awhile, you begin to be able to pick out the tourists from certain countries. For instance, German tourists stood out differently from Americans. Americans were always asking where the nearest hamburger stand was which made me laugh because there were none! Although I enjoyed most English food, the coffee and meats were horrible! You couldn't find a good burger in the Lake District if your life depended on it! Also, the older American tourists back in the early 1970's always wore colorful pants and had their cameras swinging from their necks. Don't misunderstand, I loved seeing them and talking to them. After 4 years in England I became somewhat "Anglosized" but never considered myself anything but an American and still hung my flag out every July 4th, much to the dismay of my English husband who liked to refer to us Yanks as "damned colonials."
The flag attracted even more Americans right to my cottage! It was great!
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Critique By:
Song Bird (K:1447)
7/6/2011 9:03:59 PM
Yes that's me, around 1973-74. I'd like to find out if the people I worked for are still alive. I love antiques, always have, but the really fun part about the job was meeting the American tourists who came through our town each year. It's a very touristy part of the country even today. It brought alittle bit of home back to me and I truly enjoyed meeting them all. What was funny too is that I could spot an American tourist a mile away :)
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