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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 3/30/2007
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You are Happy and Sad Sam.... Happy that he is matured to a handsome and smart , wonderful person all is own, and Sad, because now you've got to share him with the world and you won't get to see him every single morning of his life anymore :(
A Hug,
Michele~
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H L
{K:11377} 3/20/2007
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Good shot goes great with your title!
Harry
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 3/10/2007
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I thought so dear Sam :) and I am so very glad cause of that !!! This is so precious !!!
My soon is 12 years old and we have so much in front of us, but I do believe that he would become a good person one day only if he hears 30% of what we are talking and doing him to become strong and independed individual one day >>> and the love is the key for those efforts !!!
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Sam Andre
{K:12484} 3/10/2007
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Children... what to say on the subject... they just make your heart ache... sometimes with pain, but in my case i am very lucky to say it is with joy
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 3/10/2007
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You have to be happy and sad in the same time, but very proud of yourself and him !!! :)
Beautiful capture with great expression and mood !!!
Excellent image Sam with impressive and strong emotions and great symbolic shot !!!
7 +++
Srna
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Linda Imagefree
{K:72276} 7/4/2005
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Sam how tender this is...not easy letting go. This is a very wonderful image to reflect on, the last little bit of childhood, a part that hopefully never goes away, wonderful tones, and a wonderful capture of the happiness he's obviously feeling....well done!...and a nice about too...really ties it together...:):)Linda
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JakeLM
{K:3365} 6/26/2005
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Wonderful light on the face, you have a great eye and great timing!
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Sam Andre
{K:12484} 3/7/2005
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Yes Cheryl, you are absolutely right... and it's the circle of life
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Cheryl Ogle
{K:24494} 3/6/2005
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You are both and neither happy or sad. It's a hard time but remember - they will always come back and you can be proud of the wonderful son you've helped shape into a man. Great photo with "about" - really a wonderful tribute.
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Mark Beltran
{K:32612} 2/21/2005
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There's a lot of energy in this photograph, a lot of youth, and it's very optimistic. You can't help but feel good and also for your son.
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Larry Fosse
{K:66493} 2/19/2005
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Nice B&W...Crisp...good action
Well Done Sam
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Sam Andre
{K:12484} 2/15/2005
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Thank you for your kind words... The boy is 100% solid gold... I would say the same if he weren't my son.
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Marilyn Nagy
{K:6008} 2/14/2005
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Sam, I too am in the same situation my daughter is finishing her last months of high school. Beautiful photo here. Beautiful son, eyes, smile, skin. Great capture. Looks like you did good in his life as well as in your photo of him. Much thanks for your comment on my osprey. Marilyn
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Kristina Kohut
{K:49990} 2/13/2005
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Wonderful capture of your handsome son, Sam!
With three daughters with ages 12, 15 and 16 I have to confess I am longing for that day when they can stand on their own with organised future in front of them. Like your son seems to have!
:-)
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Sam Andre
{K:12484} 2/12/2005
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Als ze maar blijven terugkomen... Da's wel een troostrijke gedachte  )
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Diana Cornelissen
{K:26437} 2/12/2005
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Hallo Sam,
Prachtige opname is dit, scherp waar het scherp moet zijn!
Tja, ik weet waar je het over hebt.... letting him go... de mijne komt al een paar jaar alleen in de weekenden thuis. Het is wennen, maar het belangrijkste is dat ze happy zijn. Succes met het loslaten van de "touwtjes".
groeten,
Diana.
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Jan Symank
{K:22030} 2/12/2005
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Beautiful moment, Sam
Very well composed, with nice expression
Groet :)
Jan
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K P
{K:3499} 2/11/2005
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Mooie foto Sam!
Groeten
Karel
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Branimir Fagarazzi
{K:38367} 2/10/2005
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I think this pictures is god like motiv and contrast
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Alison DuFlon
{K:36566} 2/8/2005
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Great title and about, the look of pure joy on his face, beautifully created and really nice in the B/W. Alison
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Frank Beer
{K:10112} 2/8/2005
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Although I don?t have children I think all parents have these thoughts ... they will stand on their own feet, but will not disappear ...
Great photograph!
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Marcus Armani
{K:36599} 2/4/2005
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wonderful shot, very nice perspective, I like the look of excitement as he releses the kite....
very nice....
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Sam Andre
{K:12484} 2/4/2005
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AJ, I have no choice but let him go, I wouldn't want it any other way, but that doesn't make it any easier ) ... thx for the colour suggestion... I think you have a point there and I am going to try it one of these days.
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 2/4/2005
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Let it go... let him go... The kite is easy, the son more difficult. For me, this image is crying out for some colour isolation: either your son or the kite, depending on which you are going to let go... But in either case, be happy!
AJ
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Sam Andre
{K:12484} 2/4/2005
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Yes John, lots of times we only realize we had after we lost it... Luckily it isn't the case here and we've (and that includes my 17 year old daughter ( http://www.usefilm.com/photographer/65603.html )) had a marvellous time and still have lots og laughs and love to share in the future.
I am very glad to hear how special the time shared with our children is.
Enjoy it.
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Maria José Barres
{K:11276} 2/3/2005
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Great portrait!
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January Trzoda
{K:1776} 2/3/2005
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great photo!
i know the feeling Sam, i know the feeling very well. you are happy and proud but...
excellent title :)
jt
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John Loreaux
{K:86210} 2/3/2005
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Hello Sam! After reading Your "about"
it made Me realize How special My time is with My children!
My Kids are 6,6 and 8 and I just got done ice shating with them in the back yard.My wife video tapes and We watch it again and again!
Life's precious moments!!
Your Baby/kid/ BIG son is a handsome and happy looking lad Sam! I am sure Your are feeling a bit melencholly right now.I'm sure Your will feel both happy and sad at the same time!
It gives Me a lump in My throat to think ahead to where You are now.
Excellnt capture of Your beautiful son Sam!
Great expression and just a wonderful photograph to view!
Thanks! My best to You and He!GOD bless!..................................John
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Sam Andre
{K:12484} 2/3/2005
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It's a picture from last year... the s5000 was a disaster
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Jeff Cartwright
{K:52046} 2/3/2005
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Excellent Photographic Shot....and Textural Emotion....Sam!!!
Stiil using the s5000...Eh!
Jeff.
Thank you, for your Comment!...Sam!!!
Jeff.
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Dorothy Di Liddo
{K:13787} 2/2/2005
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http://www.usefilm.com/image/533370.html
Thought you might be interested in this photo I posted last Summer of my younger son Joshua. Dottie
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Dorothy Di Liddo
{K:13787} 2/2/2005
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I know the feeling well!!! Both my sons have left the nest. Your photo portrays your love & emotion- well done! Dottie
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Ordilei Caldeira
{K:2545} 1/31/2005
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Be happy man! Nice pic, good composition.
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Markus Scholz
{K:23722} 1/29/2005
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A wonderful photo and a great message, Sam. Congratulations!
Cheers, Markus
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Former Member
{K:4077} 1/28/2005
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I have a son that also he studies psychology (5? period). The difficult is accurately to cut the bows that in arrest them. But we create children for the world. Fantastic photo and mesage. Congrats!
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Sam Andre
{K:12484} 1/28/2005
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'an elkkaar' moest eigenlijk 'na elkaar' zijn... oude kromme vingertjes die op de verkeerde toetsen drukken
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Sam Andre
{K:12484} 1/28/2005
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Ik Schreef: Het is voor het eerst dat me een scherpe overgang in je fotografie opvalt....
Je had deze twee foto's an elkkaar:)
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Walter Scarella
{K:19671} 1/28/2005
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Excellent shot, splendid moment, great compowith perfect light .
Congrats...Regards...Walter
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Teunis Haveman
{K:53426} 1/28/2005
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Sam. great moment and story
Wat bedoel je met het opvallen van een ander manier .....?
Teunis
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Alastair Bell
{K:29571} 1/28/2005
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Beautiful image Sam... perfectly timed (not so easy with the shutter lag on the S5000 either!)... Perfect exposure and well suited to B/W too! And the commentary - so appropriate!
In letting go you enable freedom and the ability to soar to new heights... to be admired by many more people and to see the world from a higher plane.... And in letting go look what a thing of beauty is created!
Alastair
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Roberto Okamura
{K:22851} 1/25/2005
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Excelente captura Sam!! Belo retrato com expontânea expressão de alegria estampada no rosto do garoto!!
Parabéns!
Roberto.
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Nando Mondino
{K:14261} 1/25/2005
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Beautiful portrait my friend!
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Dan Lightner
{K:12684} 1/25/2005
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Great expression and capture.
Dan
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Carla Stephens
{K:3148} 1/25/2005
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Aw...Sam, I see your image has brought out the emotion in many of us parents. Excellent job! Yes, letting go is difficult and then easy, then sad, etc...etc..etc...
I think it all depends on what they are asking of you, when they ask you over for dinner in their new place, it is wonderfull and when they are asking you for survival money again, it is devastating. Such as life.
Fun photo, thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Carla
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Len Webster
{K:25714} 1/24/2005
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I can feel the wind taking it out of my hands already...Interesting that you chose to use black and white - it works a treat!
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NN
{K:26787} 1/24/2005
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Excellent timing & tones! I?ve let 2 out of 3 go; just feeling happy. If you?ve spent enough time with him, I think you feel more happy than sad :)
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audra erin
{K:3837} 1/22/2005
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God is that beautiful.. ::sniff::
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Sam Andre
{K:12484} 1/21/2005
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Paul McCartney, my favourite songwriter put it like this:
Letting Go
Aaah, She Tastes Like Wine
Such A Human Being So Divine
Oh She Feels Like Sun
Mother Nature Look At What You're Done
Oh I Feel Like Letting Go
Oh I Feel Like Letting Go.
Aaah, She Looks Like Snow
I Want To Put Her In A Broadway Show
Ah She'll Dance And Dine
Like A Lucifer She'll Always Shine
Oh I Feel Like Letting Go
Oh I Feel Like Letting Go.
Oh I Feel Like Letting Go.
Ah, She Sings It So
I Want To Put Her On The Radio
One Day And There You Are
Ladies And Gentleman -
A Brand New Star.
Oh I Feel Like Letting Go
Oh I Feel Like Letting Go.
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audra erin
{K:3837} 1/21/2005
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Not so sure they are different..the image in no context ..is literal " Letting Go "..of the kite...so..letting go is joyful..
then ..I read your about...
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Luquésio Melo
{K:565} 1/20/2005
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Uma bela foto e uma mensagem muito bonita!
Parabéns.
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Gaurav Loomba
{K:535} 1/19/2005
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Sam its a awesome shot...
real admire the black and white touch in this pic
giving me a feel to chuck this job tht doing right away and fly this kite ..
all respects to you
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Marian Man
{K:80636} 1/18/2005
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I do not think you will ever be able to find an answer to this question as always the feeling is the same ... sweet and sour... very nice capture... good choice of b/w.... best regards Marian
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Teunis Haveman
{K:53426} 1/18/2005
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Sam, Great Moment
Teunis
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