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12 years 11 months ago #32831 by RHofm50129
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Do you guys ever fiddle around with filters? I like the way this one came out. Not sure if it will show up right on here, but I'm trying.

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12 years 11 months ago #32834 by CindyL
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That's a nice shot! I'm trying to find my pictures of the cardinals we get here.

I like the Vietnam shot too.

I'm kinda proud of my blue jay and deer. There's another picture on another thread that I like too. Got lots of pic's I could post but won't bore you all! :laugh:

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12 years 11 months ago #32841 by RHofm50129
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I can't speak for everyone else, but I never tire of seeing good pics.

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12 years 11 months ago #32844 by Sandi
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Oh it's not my own Exhibit! It's an open Exhibit. I'm just going to be one of many entries (if they accept my photos).

I live about two hours from the Amish. I've never really been there. Ha, I thought maybe you took them from the back for that reason. I'm not a good sneak either though. :S

Yes, I use filters all the time. They are great if used sparingly for subtle effect. I have Photoshop and Corel and use a few online.

I like the pics posted so far! Nice job, guys!

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12 years 11 months ago #32848 by Sandi
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Here are some high key shots. Love those.


My daughter.

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Son's girlfriend.

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Son's friend.

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12 years 11 months ago #32849 by Sandi
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Here are a few more.

My puppy, Bailey.

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My son and his girlfriend acting for a Challenge shot.

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Some girls acting for a Norman Rockwell Challenge Shot.

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A wasp.

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12 years 11 months ago #32855 by CindyL
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RH, I love looking at pictures too!

Sandi, love those shots! They're really good. Good luck at the Exhibit! Seeing Bailey makes me realize how much I miss our Sasha. I'll post a pic of her tomorrow.

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12 years 11 months ago #32862 by Sandi
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Miss Bailey is now a year and a half. Time flies! She is still the sweetest ever. Only 50 lbs. So tiny!

How long has Sasha been gone now?

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12 years 11 months ago #32877 by CindyL
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Hard to believe it will be 8 months on the 30th of this month. With what's going on with Mum, I haven't had time to be sad over her loss.

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12 years 11 months ago #32878 by CindyL
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This is Sasha taken at our old place.

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12 years 11 months ago #32889 by Sandi
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So cute. I can imagine how much you miss her. We lost Shelby almost 2 years ago and it's still hard.

I should have been more specific about distance (Amish). Lancaster is about 2 hours from me, and Punxsatawney is about 3 hours. Hard to believe that such a different lifestyle is so close. Funny that I have two reality shows near me. Dance Mom's and Breaking Amish. Some of the Dance Mom's live 20 minutes from me. I've never seen them but my friend has been at her kids sports events with them.

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12 years 11 months ago #32907 by CindyL
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It's been 4 years since we had to have Molly put to sleep and there are times I hear her. I thought I heard her today, in fact.

Two years for Shelby already? Wow, it doesn't seem that long ago. Bailey's growing up so fast! How old is Snickers now?

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12 years 11 months ago #32927 by Sandi
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Snickers is 6 and will be 7 in November. I can't believe that. My daughter has Snicker's mother and two brothers and it's so much fun to have them all together. I always think about the time when they all get old and start going at the same time. I can't stand the thought. I almost wish we didn't have them because it's too sad to imagine.

Okay Sandi, pull yourself back to now and shut up!

We so love our little pets!

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12 years 11 months ago #32934 by CindyL
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That is so true!

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12 years 10 months ago #32957 by RHofm50129
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Sandi, I have taken pictures of the Amish in the Lancaster area, but I had less luck than in Geauga County, Ohio. I think in Pa they are more spread out and they didn't seem to be out and about as much. That said, I did get a couple shots I really liked.

Here's the flip side to us taking pictures of people in other countries-- generally with their permission but sometimes from a long distance. Americans or non-Asians are still a rare sight in China. We were generally the only ones outside of the Holiday Inn businessmen in the hotel. I was sitting by myself, waiting for my husband and guide at the Terra Cotta warriors in Xian when two young teenage girls approached me, giggling and friendly. They asked if they could take MY picture. haha. Well, of course, I figured turnabout was fairplay and told them sure. Then I took their picture. The Chinese around us were all smiling at the back and forth. So here are the girls. They reminded me of girls from the 1950's. they are not like some of our teenage girls--

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12 years 10 months ago #32958 by RHofm50129
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I especially like the one of the dog. Very evocative.

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12 years 10 months ago #32963 by Sandi
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They are so cute! That would have been fun.

I knew a guy on SmugMug who lived in Africa, Cape Town. He got so many back street shots he was putting his life in danger, literally. He did have the best gallery though!

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12 years 10 months ago #33790 by ania
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Sandi, how are your preparations for the July exhibition going?

I've just uploaded a few more photos from our trip to Cuba last year if you feel like taking a look.

fanaberje.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/reminiscing-about-cuba-2.html

Has anybody been taking any photos lately?
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12 years 10 months ago - 12 years 10 months ago #33796 by Sandi
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Nice shots! :) How cool to travel and get some really good photos! I love old buildings with peeling paint and colors.

It's coming along. I have the four prints and the frames. I just have to take pictures of the pictures without the glass in the frames, load onto CD-R and send them in. I'd better get moving since the entry deadline is July 1 and it's coming up fast. Just haven't had the energy to do it. I'll put it on the list for Monday and get 'er done! Then I have to wait a month to see if they are accepted.

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12 years 10 months ago #33807 by Winnifred
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I just have to say you guys are amazing at picture taking. I love taking pictures and sometimes get lucky at taking a good clear one but nothing like you guys!


I just spent 1/2 hour looking and enjoying! Amazing talent!
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12 years 10 months ago #33824 by CindyL
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Nice shots! I've never done any in black and white, but my husband has. And he's taken a few in sepia, too.

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12 years 10 months ago #33841 by ania
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That's great Sandi, you are almost there! How exciting. I do hope your prints get accepted, I'd love to see which ones you've chosen. Good luck and keep us posted.

Glad you ladies enjoyed the photos, I miss travelling and having all the time in the world to just wonder around and look for new inspirations. It's harder to be creative with a work schedule but will have to make more effort!

Enjoy your Monday!

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12 years 10 months ago #33855 by Sandi
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I am submitting these:

sandizphotos-seascapes.smugmug.com/Other/Fred-Rogers-Exhibit/28914356_zZPTgh#!i=2457154330&k=DX9h6SK

I have a family reunion to photograph next weekend and I'm nervous, as usual. It's hard to get through it with my recent problems, so I'm hoping I have the stamina!

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12 years 10 months ago #33860 by CindyL
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Sandi, I love the "Summer Fun" and "Snowy Stroll" shots! Where did you get the "Fear of Infinity" one? The "Snowy Stroll" would make a great Christmas card!

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12 years 10 months ago #33863 by Sandi
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Ha, funny story with Fear of Infinity. I needed a shot for a Photo Challenge, so asked my sister. I went to her house, which is an old country farm house. We went down into the basement, and I saw the old room with the toilet. I asked her if she would go in there for a few shots. It was her idea to wrap up in a sheet...I said go for it. She then began to act out looking like a mental patient and did a heck of a good job. I couldn't believe the result. It is a pretty disturbing shot, but probably one of the most powerful that I've ever taken.

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12 years 10 months ago #33880 by Sandi
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Well, my entry is ready to mail! I did it.

Family reunion got cancelled for this weekend due to one of the children having a serious injury, so the pressure is off.

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12 years 10 months ago #33885 by ania
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These are very powerful images Sandi! Love the one in the snow, the two persons in the far back ground look so magical and ethereal. Your sister totally did a great job, that portrait is very convincing. And I like the symmetry in the first image of the houses. Congrats on posting them, we will be looking forward to some good news!

As for the family reunion I was going to suggest that you perhaps set up a tripod for some parts of it to put some of the physical strain off but now that it's cancelled there is no need to worry.

Good luck again!
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12 years 10 months ago #33888 by CindyL
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Wow, your sister did an absolutely awesome job for you!

Good luck in the show. Let us know if your pictures were accepted. Don't see why they wouldn't be, tho!

Wish I was brave enough to do that!

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12 years 10 months ago #33895 by Winnifred
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Sandi amazing photos

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12 years 10 months ago #33900 by Sandi
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Ania - I have a tripod but it really seems to hold me back with candids. I also don't think I'd be able to turn the knobs easily. Oh well, moot point now!

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