Thanks, Ann! Kind of you to say so. Cheers, Christine
> On Apr 3, 2017, at 9:55 PM, ann sanfedele <ann...@nyc.rr.com> wrote: > > Christine - luck and your eye.. its one of my very favorite photos, in or out > of PUG... or the book. > > ann > > > > On 4/3/2017 10:34 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: >> The first review I read of yours was for our first PDML annual. Such a joy >> to read! Thanks for doing this great review for this wonderful PUG. Like >> you, I really enjoyed reading everyone’s story that went along with the >> photo, and I, too, was struck by people’s connection to PDML and the image >> they chose. PDML is such an important part of my online life even though I >> haven’t been that active lately. I will be soon as I am about to clear some >> obligations off the to-do list. Hopefully, life won’t intrude with new >> obligations. >> >> Congratulations to everyone who participated. Many of the names I’ve never >> seen before, which created intrigue for me. I loved all the photos. What a >> great way to celebrate a another milestone for PDML! >> >> Thanks, Cotty for your kind words. I got a little lucky that day. xoxo >> >> Cheers, Christine >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>> On Apr 3, 2017, at 5:24 PM, Steve Cottrell <co...@seeingeye.tv> wrote: >>> >>> On 3/4/17, Brian Walters, discombobulated, unleashed: >>> >>>> Well, we ended up with 70 submissions - well done all! A fine way to >>>> celebrate 20 years. >>>> As usual you'll find the gallery here: >>>> >>>> http://pug.komkon.org/ >>> Just had a sit down and spent an hour going through the PUG with the Mrs. >>> >>> Fantastic selection of images, some I recall seeing previously over the >>> years, others never seen before. Really enjoyable and sometimes quite >>> poignant viewing: the images submitted on behalf of those friends who >>> have left us, really was quite touching. Lovely idea. >>> >>> I could just say that the whole gallery was great and you should all be >>> proud and leave it at that.....but I simply can't. >>> >>> There are some really standout images that I can't resist mentioning, >>> and some others that merit a word or two, a couple that raised an >>> eyebrow, a few that made me gasp, the odd meh, several award winners and >>> one that inspired anger! >>> >>> In fact I had to explain that the pics weren't just submitted because >>> the photographer thought his or her image was great, but because it was >>> an image that meant something within their time on the PDML. There is >>> history in these images, not just the obvious, but the history of the >>> photographer, their own journeys and experiences. For instance, I chose >>> my image not because it is a good image - it's really only so-so. But it >>> means a huge amount: it was taken with classic Pentax film equipment, >>> the subject is so dear to my heart, and it reminds me of happy days >>> watching my son grow up, warm summer days in the countryside, >>> discovering the PDML, and a zillion other things. >>> >>> So really, they can't be 'rated' as perhaps in a normal PUG. That said, >>> These things are *always* subjective and me and the Mrs disagreed on >>> several pics - she would 'oh wow' herself silly while the same photo >>> rated a mere 'meh' from me. But this is my email so she can go fish. >>> >>> My standouts: >>> >>> A Pug for the PUG by Mike Wacht - because who doesn't like a really good >>> shot of a dawg. >>> >>> Grandfather Mountain by Bill Owens - that classic view that makes my >>> heart skip a beat. RIP Bill. >>> >>> Gospel by Bruno Macedo - Long exposure producing stunning result, just a >>> lovely image. Bruno, if you're lurking and reading this, be proud. I love >>> it. >>> >>> Old Window by Simon Williams - my wife loved this. Meh. Good pic tho. >>> >>> Nephews by Derby Chang - Derbs, this is supreme. Fantastic image, love >>> everything about it. Sheer brilliance mate. Light a cigar. >>> >>> Sunset at Grandfather Mountain by Ted Beilby - Ted I've never seen this >>> before! Touching moment with my lad, made me well up! >>> >>> The River by Brian Walters - Mrs cooed and aaahed. It's misty water FFS, >>> get over it. Nicely done though. >>> >>> A Winter Afternoon by Vladimir Koukal - Vlad old boy, break out the >>> vodka, I likes a bit a symmetry when I can gets it. Lovely stuff! >>> >>> Claudia - My First Photo by Krzysztof - WOW. Striking and made me look a >>> long time. GREAT work mate, must be a photo-god what with one name like >>> Brassai, Ctein, Cotty (harrrrr!) >>> >>> Leading Lady by Bruce Walker - yep seen it before, dreamy bokeh, great >>> shot, etc etc, was expecting some nice legs or something. See teacher. >>> >>> My Girls by Paul Stenquist - not seen this one before, lovely playful >>> shot, against the window too but nailed it. >>> >>> Mount Lagorce by Ken Waller - WOW OH WOW. Breathtaking. >>> >>> Fog in Hawk Wood by Malcolm Smith - LOVE THIS MALC - that is sublime. >>> You should be doing serious landscape work. That's a winner mate. >>> >>> Descent by Subash Jeyan - holy mackerel Subers - this is such an amazing >>> photograph, about the BEST pic in the gallery. Love it completely and >>> utterly. Find myself keep having to look at it again. That is fantastic. >>> Can't tell you enough. I'm giving up photography and going to see out my >>> days as a capybara. >>> >>> Happy New Year by Matt Burt - the Mrs and I agreed on this one, stunning >>> colours and atmosphere. Hats off that you worked hard to get it. >>> >>> Le Disque Bleu by Rick Womer - GREAT shot Rick - real strong atmosphere >>> what with the colours and the ghostly figures, real sense of place. Love it. >>> >>> The Gathering by Jay Taylor - There's no great overriding reason why >>> this pic works so well. LOVE the space around the group huddled together >>> on the spot surrounded by all this space. Lovely vibrant colours and a >>> real fun pic. Super! >>> >>> On the Brown Line, Chicago by Christine Aguilamonster - I've said this >>> before and I'll say it again. Robert Frank would have been proud to snap >>> that. OUTSTANDING. Top of the pile, just makes me want to go out and >>> take photos. Inspirational Christine. But you knew that!!! Go suck on a >>> bottle, >>> >>> Ellie Pano by Alan Cole - my Mrs was like 'yeah yeah move on' but I'm >>> like 'that's really great composition', really like it >>> >>> Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico by Joseph Tainter - Again, outstanding work, >>> teasing with the crop, but absolutely superb. >>> >>> Meuse Valley After the Snow by Yves Caudano - Whoa mate! Made me dizzy. >>> Astonishing hues. Zoning me out man. Remarkable! >>> >>> Anna in the Cabin, Fontana Dam, NC by Doug Brewer - what can I say? >>> Digital Rembrandt at work here. Serene! >>> >>> Pure Joy by Paul Sorenson - great framing (or crop, don't care, it >>> works) and great pic. >>> >>> >>> Be proud, ladies and gentlemen (and Bill) we're all winners on this >>> list. Great place to hang out and proud to call you all friends - even >>> the lurkers. >>> >>> What a great crowd you all are. 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