Uploaded: July 16, 2003 10:31:08
Nikkor 50mm 1.8 AF-D, f:2.0, 1-60th/sec, ISO200, holding a white paper plate to reflect some light
Monika Sapek July 16, 2003
Dolores Neilson July 16, 2003
Hello dear Monika!! You're always so kind...and I wouldnt' expect any less! I appreciate your post VERY much, kind one!! #143920Carla Azevedo July 16, 2003
Nice Shot, Dolores. By the way, Dolores was my grandmother's name. I am from Brazil but she was from Spain. #143928Dolores Neilson July 16, 2003
Hi CArla!! Thank you for your lovely post! I appreciate that you took the time! Yes, "Dolores" is a Spanish name and means "sorrow". I hate that it means "sorrow" but I like my name anyway. My father chose it...must have heard it somewhere. Happy Day!! #143937Edward R. Valdez July 16, 2003
What an amazing shot! Great job Dolores! #143951Dolores Neilson July 16, 2003
So kind you are, Edward!! Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to comment on my photo! In gratitude... #143969Loft Portugal July 16, 2003
..that girl is a natural and great talent ( and the picture tell usAgain a proof that sharing nice and important things - like art & photo's -
could give a surplus in the quality of our lives.
Loft
Portugal #143971
Kelly S. Andrews July 16, 2003
I love the lighting and the colors in this - the clear blue eye and pink cheek. the cropping is great too. #143973Gary W. Lake July 16, 2003
Great portrait Dolores! #143988Dolores Neilson July 16, 2003
Greetings, Loft!! I will pass your complimentary message to the girl who posed for me! Yes, I agree...sharing nice and important things, like art, improves the quality of our lives a good measure. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and heart....I appreciate your time immensely! Happy day in Portugal!!Hi Kelly!! Many thanks for complimenting this image. I am most grateful for your kind efforts!! Have a great day also!!
Greetings Gary!! THank you so much!! Much obliged for your kind post!! In gratitude.... #143993
Kathleen Clemons July 16, 2003
Nicely done, Dolores- a very unique portrait! :) #144005Colette M. Metcalf July 16, 2003
A beautiful portrait, Dolores!!! #144062Dolores Neilson July 16, 2003
Greetings kathleen!! Thank you so much!! I'm delighted you think so!! happy day!!Hello Colette! Many thanks for coming on my porch and looking through my pictures! Y'all come again now, ye' hear! #144075
Gunther Allen July 16, 2003
Dolores- this one is so moving and mysterious! Great work again! -Gunther #144157Darren K. Fisher July 16, 2003
I really like that even though all of the hair is covering the face the attention still goes to the eye. Great job Dolores #144166Dolores Neilson July 17, 2003
Good morning dear Gunther!! I am deeply appreciative for your post!! I know it takes alot of time to comment and to include me is a wonderful little gift. thank you for gracing my image with your comment! Happy day!!Hello Darren! Ah yes, the eyes..so important to at least have them in focus... though I had such difficulty with this short depth of field. You just hope when you go through the shots that you were able to get those eyes. THank you so much for your kindly post! I appreciate your efforts also!! Happy day!! #144347
Billie-Jo A. Miller July 18, 2003
Great photo... perfect in so many ways. #145508Dolores Neilson July 18, 2003
How thoughtful of you, Billie-Jo to takeGary H. Minish July 27, 2003
Love this portrait shot, Dolores! The focus on the eye makes it a personal contact instead of simply a photograph. Very appropriate title also :-) #151424Dolores Neilson July 27, 2003
Hi again! Whew...you're hard to follow around. There's not stopping you when you start in one of your generous moods! ;?) Thank you ONCE MORE!! You must have commented on 10 of my shots today if not more! You've given me so much time today...you're very generous...thank you! #151426Paula Showen August 14, 2003
Congratulations!!!! #166073Dolores Neilson August 14, 2003
Thank you, Miss Paula! #166169Darren K. Fisher August 14, 2003
Congrats once again on another well deserved image. #166172Dolores Neilson August 14, 2003
THank you so much, Mr. Darren! Much obliged! #166198Gary W. Lake August 14, 2003
Congrats on your finalist selection for this one Dolores! #166210Billie-Jo A. Miller August 14, 2003
Congrats!!!!! #166234Dolores Neilson August 14, 2003
Thank you, Gary!!Thank you, Billie! #166316
Evy Johansen August 14, 2003
How could I miss this beautiful portrait??? Congrats, Dolores! Well deserved! #166588Dominique Declerck August 14, 2003
Dolores, l'Art ne fait que de belles images: votre coeur seul est poète ... et grand photographe.Toutes mes plus vives félicitations pour "Spike bee" "Natural" et "Passions"!!! #166710
Gunther Allen August 15, 2003
Congrats Dolores! This picture really stand out from the rest! It evokes so much emotion when I look at it- and I'm always drawn back to it! -G #166825Gary H. Minish August 15, 2003
Another very appropriate choice! Congratulations again, Dolores :-) #166838Jean Papo August 15, 2003
Congratulations on this very mysterious and beautiful portrait...it makes me want to know so much more...! #166861Loft Portugal August 15, 2003
NATUREL....A other word for pure
A other word for winning
A other word for top
So.......with a kiss from the South of
Europe!
(and take good care of that Litte Red miracle> she is a born star!!! read my lips) #166862
Colette M. Metcalf August 15, 2003
Congrats, Dolores!!! #167025Dolores Neilson August 15, 2003
Hi again, EVy! You are always so supportive and kind! THank you so much!Vous êtes un poèt artistique vous-même, Dominique! J'apprécie vos mots amicaux toujours...Merci encour!!
Hi Gunther! I am most honored to be the recipient of that wonderful comment! THank you so much! Comments like yours make photography worthwhile!
Hi Again, Gary! Many thanks for your support and kindness!! Happy shooting!
Hello Jean! I am very pleased you like my portrait. I am most appreciate and value your comment immensely! You've done quite well this month!
LOft...Thank you for the comment and your lovely long distance kiss! Your description of the word "natural" is very poetic...(I'm guessing you like poetry too). I appreciate your very kind words!! Thank you!
Hi Colette! THank you for taking time out of your schedule to extend congrats! I am most appreciative!
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Bernard B. Travers August 15, 2003
Don't tell me. This is a promo for The Exorcist III, right? Just kidding, of course. You juss a hot lady, ain't cha. CONGRATULATIONS, DOLORES. #167628Kathleen Clemons August 15, 2003
More congrats from me to you!!!!! :) #168057Monika Sapek August 15, 2003
I fell in love with this photo from the first moment I saw it and I see I wasn’t wrong about the quality of this image. I am happy to see this photo in the finals! Many congratulations from me, Dolores! And best of luck!!!Mette Vendelboe Allison August 15, 2003
Creative with lots of soul! Congrats and good luck, Dolores! #168134Ellen Peach August 15, 2003
So beautifully done, Dolores....congrats and good luck in the finals! #168433Dolores Neilson August 15, 2003
Hi BT!! Promo for Exorcist?? Hah...I wouldn't ever have my work associated with that spiritually destructive movie! I had nightmares for months afterward (I was a teenager when I saw it)...really shook my belief system.Hi again, Kathleen! More thanks from me to you too!!
Hello Monika! YOu were the first one to express your enthusiasm on this image and I'm privileged!! Thank you so much for your confidence in it!
Big thanks for another compliment, Mette! Much obliged, as always, for your sweetness!!
Hi Ellen! Thank you!! Congrats to you too!!
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Loft Portugal August 15, 2003
Sttttttttttttt.,Even you are surprised Dolores!!!
Its ,,only,,the wright combi between the artist and the red lady...
Theire is a whole new world behind that.
try to catch that., its alreafy in your hands but NOT in your mind...
But theire is also much more., you have to make a choice., you'r already prove yourself a long time ago.
stop wasting time.Do it pls
Your very special (idiot) but truly friend from somewhere #168459
Connie L. Carpenter August 16, 2003
WOW!! Compelling... beautiful work, Delores. #169158Guy D. Biechele August 16, 2003
I've been so busy lately, I'm trying to catch up on some of the great shots I missed this month. Like this one.Dolores Neilson August 16, 2003
Your words are inspiring, Loft...THANK YOU so much!! There is much to learn before I take the professional leap and market my work...but I sure have my eye on it! That's for sure! THank you for building my confidence !!Hello Connie! I am immensely grateful for such words....thank you for taking time to comment!
Hi Guy! Busy?? Understood!! I am honored that you would take time out of your busy schedule to make time for me!! Thank you for lifting my image and your favorable comment! So appreciated in a busy world where it seems there isnt' enough time to do anything! #169685
Claudia Kuhn August 17, 2003
Hi Dolores -Dolores Neilson August 17, 2003
Thank you, Claudia! I'm still not finished viewing and congratulating either sooooo dont' feel bad. #170748Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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