To discuss a photo, sign up as a BetterPhoto member or log in.
I'm a Big Kid Now :-)
|
|||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
- Carolyn M. Fletcher  Contact Carolyn M. Fletcher Carolyn M. Fletcher's Gallery |
Cute idea!! Love the little toes!!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Murry Grigsby |
Come on can't a kid get a little privacy around here :0) Nice shot, Dolores. Just enough to tell the story. But you now what they say, "The jobs not done until the paper work is done".
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
- Ellen Peach Contact Ellen Peach Ellen Peach's Gallery |
Absolutely wonderful, Dolores....another winner!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Carol Sherman |
Chorkle-chorkle...way toooo cute Dolores!!! I ABSOLUTely LOVE it...how perfectly taken, you never cease to amaze me.
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
It thrills me to see your support on this image! Thank you so much!! Figured that since he is going through a transitional stage in his life, I would also make it MY photo opportunity!! Thanks Carolyn! I love his little toes too! Hi Murry!! Thanks so much! Yep..paper work still being done by adults right now! But hey! My grandson's shit don't stink! (sorry everyone..I couldn't resist) Thank you so much, Ellen! I hope so! I will show my grandson this shot when he's older! Hi Carol! A heartfelt thanks to you!! I appreciate your enthusiasm so much! He was so cute! Here I was taking pictures of his feet...and he was saying "Cheese"! LOLLLLLL!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
- Mette Vendelboe Allison Contact Mette Vendelboe Allison Mette Vendelboe Allison 's Gallery |
Great idea, very well executed. I like that soft look and the angle you've taken it from. Great title too!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
Greetings Mette! Thank you!! I appreciate all you've "said" on this shot! You're so kind!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
BetterPhoto Member |
Another fantastic shot! I agree with Mette, the softness of the image brings out the sincerity and shyness of the moment. Another great image from a great photographer! Cheers
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Peggy Wolff |
LOVE THIS!! Much better then the photo I took of my daughter when she was potty training...I had to add a sticker of underpants on her privates for her memory book. LOL Great prospective! Super cute!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Kathleen Clemons |
Too cute, Dolores. I can just see this in a parenting magazine article about the perils of toilet training. :)
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Peggy Wolff |
Wow Dolores, I just looked at your gallery and I am SOOO impressed! You have so many really exquiste photos! One question...what is a polorizer? Do you love your cannon? I am still on 35mm and I keep looking at the digital cannon because I can still use all my lenses with it.
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
Hi Christian!! How nice of you to comment on this shot! Knowing your days are busy with school..and work...I appreciate that you took the time! I appreciate your efforts immensely! Thank you so much! Greetings Margaret! Yep...a very important stage that should be chronicled! Thank you so much ...I am delighted you like it! And a big hug to you for taking the time to check out my gallery. How complimentary! A polarizer is basically a pair of sunglasses for your camera! A lens reacts very much the way your eye does when there's glare... when you wear a pair of sunglasses, it shields strong UV rays and cuts down on glare. Polarizers deepen color too...a sky will be a deeper blue with one. But don't use for snow scenes...it leaves a bluish gray cast. I use a circular polarizer...try to get a MULTI coated one..they're superior. Try this address: www.2filter.com. I love my Canon but I am SO LIMITED with a 3X proprietary zoom and 3 megapixels. Since you have an SLR...you will want a Canon DIGITAL SLR to use your lenses...like the Canon EOS D60 or EOS 10D (or the $7000 1Ds!). Check here: www.dpreview.com. Sweep your mouse over "cameras" on the left, then click on 2nd link down to access the Canon page...and check the the difference between the Powershot G2 and 3 and the D60 and 10D. Two very different cameras.
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
HI Kathleen!! Many thanks to you also! I like your mind...it's always thinking like a professional photographer's! Like how an image could be used commercially. Good business sense!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Kathleen Clemons |
Why, thank you, my deah. :) Hopefully it will come in handy when I start Bryan's marketing class in April. :)
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Peggy Wolff |
Oh I get it, a polorizing LENS! LOL I was thinking you meant some kind of special bare bulb flash of some sort. Yes, I'm slow, but I eventually get it. LOL
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
Margaret...I don't think you're slow at all...if you're new to photography, there are a few terms and accessories to learn about... and you naturally wouldn't know if you've never come across them before!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Peggy Wolff |
Oh but I'm not new to photography....now do you think I'm slow? LOL I do have polorize lenses that stay on both of my main camera's all of the time. I just thought you were talking about something else. Great tip on not using that lense for the snow though! I normally just hybernate for the winter, but if I ever come out and take some pictures that is a great tip. :o)
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
Nope...still don't think you're slow! Maybe a touch of cabin fever though! Now that I'm aware you're not new to photography..I hope my info on polarizers didn't insult your intelligence!! Thank you again for being so sweet!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
- Gary H. Minish Contact Gary H. Minish Gary H. Minish's Gallery |
Excellent photo, Dolores! What a tasteful way to portray that most important stage of learning and independence ;-)
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
Well, I'm really starting to feel guilty now!! Goodness....another post! How generous of your time...and what a gift! Thank you!!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Judith G. Secco |
I just love your imagination Dolores. this is really great. Judy
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Judith G. Secco |
I just love your imagination Dolores. this is really great. Judy
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
HI sweet Judy!! Thank you!! What a treat to hear from you and read your complimentary post! Happy day!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Stephanie Adams |
Adorable!! I was thinking of a way to do this with my son who is...*hope, hope*, going to be potty trained soon :O) Great shot and so cute!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
Greetings Again, Stephanie! Ah..potty training time at your house! I remember the days! Dr. Phil has a really neat method you might want to try to help your son understand what he is supposed to do.Try to find it www.drphil.com I don't know if you need a SPECIAL doll but he guarantees training in one day! Good luck AND THANK YOU!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Stephanie Adams |
Awsome, Dolores. Thank you! I hadn't been to your gallery in a while, which is why there are so many responses from me :O) Hope I was't annoying you lol
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
You're so sweet!! Annoying me?? YOu give me these unselfish gifts...and you're annoying me? Don't be silly!! THANK YOU!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Peggy Wolff |
Yeah Dolores!!! I'm so proud of you! I was really hopeing that this would be one of the winners...your on your way! Congratulations!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
OMGosh...I didn't realize this made finalist!! THank you, Margaret!! I rec'd some finalist emails from BEtterphoto just now...and was responding to my emails working down the list...this notification came in first. I better go check those emails!! thank you, thank you!!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Joy Brown |
Congratulations, Dolores, on this awesome image making the finals - great job!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Stephanie Adams |
Congrats,Dolores!! This one is so great :O)
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Gunther Allen |
Dolores- Another winner. You must do a show soon with all your winner! Best of luck- G
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
- Mette Vendelboe Allison Contact Mette Vendelboe Allison Mette Vendelboe Allison 's Gallery |
Congratulations and best of luck with this one... not that you will need it!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Kathleen Clemons |
Congratulations on this cute one, Dolores!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
Joy, Stephanie, Gunther, Mette and Kathleen!! You are so kind to take this time to give to me! Thank you for be so generous and thoughtful! Means lots!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Penny Duncan |
Dolores, Another great idea! I did a very similar shot of my daughter, just the cute little feet crossed in front of the potty. Mine isn't near as wonderful as yours. You could seriously sell this one. Congrats on being a finalist!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Debbie S. |
Congratulations Dolores! I LOVE the softness of this image! It's so dream-like...what a contradiction! Potty training is anything but dream-like!! :)
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Peggy Wolff |
Debbie, my first experience with potty training was very dream like. I sent her to Nana's for the weekend and she came back 100% trained. LOL
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
- Ellen Peach Contact Ellen Peach Ellen Peach's Gallery |
This gets my vote for grand prize winner....you are an amazing photographer, Dolores, congratulations on this and all your finalists!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Judy M. Sayers |
Congratulations Dolores!! This is a great one. Judy
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
Your comments are very kind, Penny!! I bet yours is just as wonderful...seems we criticize our own work more harshly than we criticize others. BTW...congrats on your 3rd place at Fotoshownet! Thank you! Greetings, Debbie! I'm so delighted you like the softness. And yes, potty training is a challenge for sure! Have done it 4 times!! Thanks so much!! HI Margaret! You're too funny!! Nana is definitely a good potty trainer!! You're very lucky!! Hi Ellen!.. I feel so honored that you deem this image so highly! Thank you! You made my day!! You are an amazing photographer also, Ellen. Thank you!! Greetings, Judy!! Aw...you're so sweet! Thank you so much!!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Barbara K. Breitsameter |
Truly wonderful! This is priceless Dolores.
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
- Bob D. Hall Contact Bob D. Hall Bob D. Hall's Gallery |
Another one! Love this, D!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Jean-Francois Schmutz |
A wonderful Fist Place Win, for a beautiful picture, made by a talented and so kind person ! I'm so happy for you, Dolores ! Toutes mes félicitations The Dolores's Swiss Fan Club :) JF
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
- Mette Vendelboe Allison Contact Mette Vendelboe Allison Mette Vendelboe Allison 's Gallery |
This photo had WINNER written all over it!! Congrats on your first place. I agree with Jean-Francois that you are a very kind and talented person and with Bernard's comment about you becoming a photography teacher. I'm a teacher myself, and you seem to have the qualities needed for that occupation.
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Cees F. De With |
Congrats!!!! Greetzz, Cees
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Joy Brown |
Congratulations, Dolores, on a well deserved first place win!!!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Robert Pranagal |
Congratulations Dolores! Great image.
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
photosbysharon.com - Sharon E. Lowe Contact Sharon E. Lowe Sharon E. Lowe's Gallery |
Congrats Delores - missed this one earlier but definitely a wonderful image!!! Well-deserved first place win!!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Darren K. Fisher |
I love this!!! Very well deserved first place congratulations!!!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Donna J. Eaton |
Congratulations Dolores! A well deserved win!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Connie L. Carpenter |
Wonderful, Delores... what a great image.
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
Thank you, Barbara! I appreciate the comment immensely! Happy shooting! Thank you so much, Big Bob!! Always a pleasure!! Bonjour, Jean-François!! MERCI!! J'apprécie vos compliments beaucoup!!Je suis heureux pour vous aussi! I am a fan of YOUR work, JF!! Your comments always lift my spirits! Thank you!! Greetings Mette! I am humbled by your comment...and speechless. What a special person you are! I really think I have major areas that need honing (technical side for one) and improving. I haven't learned to skillfully wield an SLR yet so that's where I am going next. Your comment had me teary eyed...thank you! God bless you for being a teacher! Thank you so much, Cees!! You're very kind! Thank you so much, Joy!! And congrats to you for your awesome lily win!! Delighted to be sharing the winning page with you! Robert...AGain, always a gift when you take time out of your busy day to give to me! Thank you again!! Sharon...So appreciate the kind gesture and effort! Many thanks!! Happy shooting!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Kathleen Clemons |
Whooo Hooooo to you!!!! Congrats on this big win!! You really should submit it to those parenting magazines!!!!!! :)
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Jill Battaglia |
So adorable....how'd I miss this one? Congrats, Dolores!! Excellent! :-)
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Debbie S. |
CONGRATS DOLORES!!!!!!!!!!! This is SOOOOOO deserving! It's simply georgous!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
June Marie Sobrito |
Congratulations! This is priceless!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
- Ellen Peach Contact Ellen Peach Ellen Peach's Gallery |
I absolutely love this shot....congrats on 1st place, Dolores!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Damian P. Gadal |
Congrats on this wonderful image Delores!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Peggy Wolff |
Congratulations on your first place!!! It was my first pick as well!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
Thank you, Kathleen! For the compliment and deeming it worthy of publishing in a magazine! In fact, I will do as you suggest...if I can only figure out how! You're so kind, Jill! I am honored to be receiving your kindness. Thank you!! Thank you for commenting again, Debbie! You are most generous and thoughtful!! My heartfelt thanks to you! And yes, potty training not dreamlike! Hah! Thank you, thank you, June Marie! Much appreciate your kindness! It's so nice of you to compliment this image...I am delighted you like it! Thanks so much!! Thank you, Damian! I am so pleasantly surprised this morning! Makes my day!! My daughter will be happy to see her son's feet on the winning page!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
Hi again, Margaret!! You are most kind to have had confidence in this image...and to compliment my work! Thank you for your support and kindness! Happy shooting!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Kerry Drager |
Hi Dolores: A terrific photo ... congrats on your win! Kerry
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
Hi Darren!! Your words are like gold! Thank you for thoughtfully posting on my photo!! You've been so good at supporting many of us here at BP!! Many heartfelt thanks! Donna....Many thanks for the kindness of your post also!! Nothing thrills me more than hearing from the talented fellow photographers!! Thanks so much! Many thanks to you also, Connie!! VEry much appreciated!! Hi Kerry!! A heartfelt thank you for your thoughtfulness and kindness! I am truly honored to be the recipient of your positive comments!! Happy day!!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Kathy L. Schneider |
LOL!! Grandmas sure take liberties!! Is this the same little one you caught conducting? This is really well done Dolores! beautiful high key, smooth image! You nailed it girl! Congrats on your big 1st place win, enjoy!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Oksana Oksamit |
Big congrats, Dolores!!!!!!!!!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Barbara K. Breitsameter |
WTG Dolores! So happy for you with this well deserved first place. Bravo, bravo! Take a bow Dolores! :)
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
HI Kathy!! You are very observant, girlfriend!! Yep..he's the little man..the little light of my life...my little Maestro!! From fine music to toilet training...he does it all well! You would have laughed! I was taking pictures of his feet...and he'd say, "cheeeeeese"! He had me cracking up! THanks so much for your sweet congrats!! And congrats to you for all your awesome wins! Greetings Oksana!! Big thanks!! You're are so kind! Much obliged, Missy! Aw Barbara..your comments just melt my heart. Thank you ! I still think your puppies/wagon was superior to my shot! OK, but take a bow with me, ok??
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
- Gary H. Minish Contact Gary H. Minish Gary H. Minish's Gallery |
Dolores, your photos are always unique, creative, refreshing and technically excellent! It's certainly no wonder that they win contests! This one is yet another perfect example of it :-)
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Monika Sapek |
Excellent idea and fantastic execution; the title is great too! I love the softness here. Many congratulations on your wonderful win, Dolores! Monika
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Mike Hollman |
Hi Dolores. Congrats on a fantastic image. Keep up the great work, Mike.
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
Thank you very much, Gary!! Your compliment is one of the nicest I've ever rec'd! Originality is a difficult thing to achieve in the field of photography...there are so many creative and talented artists. It thrills me you think my work is unique! Thank you!! Greetings Monika!! Thank you, dahling!!I couldn't believe the BP announcement this had made 1st place...I'm still pinching myself! Thank you so much, Mike! Nice sharing the winning page with you!! woo hoo!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Donna R. Moratelli |
Congratulations Delores on this first place win! YOu must be thrilled to do it again! Excellent image!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Bernard B. Travers |
Outstanding. Congrats DN. You deserve it.
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
Hi Donna!! I'm not sure if I felt thrilled or not...but I know I feel deeply honored. That is the best way I can describe my feelings. The fact that one of my images was deemed worthy of this honor is humbling and touching. I am so appreciative and feel very privileged that my work is receiving this recognition. THanks to BP for their time and expertise!! Hi BT!! I don't know if I deserve it or not...but the judges deem this image worthy and it means so very much to me!! Thank you again for your consistent support...I'd miss you immensely if you ever left BP!!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Shelley Sanders |
Way to go! My sister did one of these, but in color and not just the feet. Of course, the stock person in me loves the anonymity of yours and also I love the b&w! Congrats!!!!!! You should check hers out, I think it's still there, she did it a couple of months back, should be at DPN. It's a hoot! We parents can relate so well to this. I guess you are going through this with the next generation, huh? Boys or girls easier?
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
HI Shelley! THank you!! I"ve never seen any other potty training shots so I'm anxious to check hers out!! I've seen her essays (wonderful essay on zoos!) but didn't notice she had a gallery. I'll try to look today!!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Murry Grigsby |
Dolores, forgot to tell you congrats on your big win. My favorite of yours this month was "Schools Out" but this one is one all parents can relate to so it probably has wider appeal. Your photos are always very creative and well done so I'm sure you'll spend a lot of time in the winners circle.
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
Thank you for your thoughtful congrats, sweet Murry! I'm honored that "School's Out" is your favorite of mine!! Thank you so much!! I don't know if I'll spend time in the winner's circle again...but I hope to. I ask God to guide me artistically so I really have no clue where I'm going next. I appreciate your kindness..please stay in touch! I predict your umbrella shot (woman at the falls) will be a winner next month~!!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Judith G. Secco |
Congratulations Dolores! I've been out of touch for the last week and am just checking in now. This is so great! Judy
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
Hi Judy! Welcome back! THank you so much!! I appreciate your comment!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
- Guy D. Biechele Contact Guy D. Biechele Guy D. Biechele's Gallery |
A delightful idea, masterfully executed. Big congrats, Dolores! +Guy
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
Hi Guy!! Thanks for taking time out of your weekend to congratulate me! How nice!! Have a great week! Appreciate your kindness immensely!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Sobia Chishti |
After so much has been written to appreciate your wonderful image Dolores, that there is little left for me, even though I want to say alot. You are a great photographer and have produced another memorable shot. Let me say that you are so much generous that you take time to respond so warmly to everyone by name. The reason I am late to congratulate you is that i've my son in potty training age and I got time to visit the site almost after a month. Hope to upload any image soon.
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Dolores Neilson |
Sobia...I am deeply honored to have your warm compliment. Thank you for acknowledging this recognition of my work and for taking this time out of your family time to comment on my image. I appreciate it immensely! Good luck with your toddler son!! Looking forward to your work!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Kelly L. Byrne |
hi dolores - wonderful! I love the look and feel and best of all the sentiment. fantastic. what film do you use? how do you achieve this soft, light look? i'm a baby photographer so any advice would be welcomed! I went to your gallery and you are FANTASTIC! i'm so impressed.
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Lori S. Aschbrenner |
I don't think that I can say anything that hasn't already been said on this fabulous photo! I just wanted to let you know how much I admire your images! I've been to your gallery several times but always seem to have a baby in hand to prevent me from commenting. Your picture, "effervesence" over on DPC is one that really got me motivated about photography last year. Thank you for your constant inspiration!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
- Shelly A. Van Camp Contact Shelly A. Van Camp Shelly A. Van Camp's Gallery |
This is lovely....I love B&W! Could you write and give me some tips? I have a new camera..a NikonD70. How do you soften a picture? Thanks, I love your gallery. I am glad I found it...maybe check mine and see what you think. :)
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
Janessa L. Taber-Webb |
HAHA!! I LOVE THIS!!!!!! Great capture~ Congrats on the win!
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
|
JO ANN CLEVELAND |
Absolutely precious! Great presentation jo ann c.
|
||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
| Log in or sign up to respond or interact. | |||||||||||
