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10-JUN-2004

06/11/05

I realized today that last Thursday completed my one year of PaD….
I cannot tell you what that year meant to me on a personal level, and
in improving my skills as a new photographer by studying the
wonderful photographers I have met on Pbase. I’m posting my first PaD photo
…..but I framed it in Photoshop and hit auto levels. A year ago,
I didn’t even know how to open Photoshop! I still don’t know much, but
at least I’m brave enough to try and have received so much help from my fellow PaDers.

What a year it has been. I am especially grateful for all the wonderful comfort you have given since John’s death. I can never say thank you enough. I will continue with PaD, but I’m taking a few days off. I’m trying to catch up with three years of work around here, and also taking every advantage of time with my children, grandchildren and friends.

Below is the original photo I posted…..the second comment was from Laine! Wow,
a year. I am truly grateful. Is it possible that between these two photo there
have been 14,653,400 photos posted? That is what my math says!








Nikon Coolpix 4500
1/292s f/5.3 at 22.8mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Carmen17-Jun-2005 15:02
A belated congratulations -- I think you've pretty much encapsulated what I felt for the year as well (and said it much better than I think I was able to express it). It's really amazing how much living we do in a year, and how much we can learn just by doing a thing every single day. Much of it is by accident, some of it's hard work, but that knowledge really does accumulate. These two pictures -- the "before" and "after" illustrate that beautifully. The first picture is great by itself, but it's a strong foundation for a really excellent picture when just the right enhancements are added. I'm so proud of you, I think I'm jealous! Not only have you gotten good at this, you're at the point where you make it look easy. Come back as you feel like it -- it's wonderful to post "whenever".
Di15-Jun-2005 18:49
Bravo, Petesie! What an awesome image. Congratulations on your year anniversary, I look forward to your second!
laine8214-Jun-2005 09:22
It's still a " feel good " photo the second time around just a very nice to add to it. Congratulations Petesie. It's been a very big year for you with one thing or another & you have carried it all with such bravery. Look very forward to your coming back after what I hope is only a short break.
Guest 12-Jun-2005 05:47
WOW, this is just gorgeous! What a beauty! Congratulations on a year PaD, too!
Steven Jusczyk12-Jun-2005 05:16
Beautiful capture.
Robin Reid12-Jun-2005 04:18
You deserve a good break after a wonderful year of learning in the midst of your personal sadness. Take good care, and I'll remember this excellent image of the butterfly until you return.
Lazy 3L Photography12-Jun-2005 03:16
Congratulation and an enthuastic "well done", from us! This is an excellent shot and it's even nicer with your PS treatment to enhance the color and frame it.
Karen Leaf12-Jun-2005 03:05
Kudos, Petesie. Both for the original image and the new one. But most of all, for hanging around with us the past year. You've been an inspiration to alot of us. Get back here when you can.
Mindy McNaugher12-Jun-2005 03:00
Congratulations Petesie on completing your year of PaD! What a stunning first shot! I never would have guessed you were a 'new photographer' when I was first introduced to your galleries! I am so glad you are going to continue with PaD! But enjoy every minute with your children, grandchildren and friends in the meantime!
Guest 12-Jun-2005 02:50
Congratulations, and what a beautiful photo ... I'm not quite half-way there, but it is a fun ride and a great learning experience. Hope to see heaps more of your work! :)
Breland12-Jun-2005 02:38
This is still a good shot even after a year . Looking forward to many more in the next year.
Coleen Perilloux Landry12-Jun-2005 02:04
Congratulations, Petesie. And, the photo is still gorgeous.
Leo Charette12-Jun-2005 01:55
Congratulation Petesie... a remarkable feat to accomplish a PAD year. But then to display this incredible image, wow. What a fabulous image to mark your completion. This is beautiful and one of the best images I have seen this evening. (GMV)
Elaine (etfitz)12-Jun-2005 01:53
Congratulations!
Gayle P. Clement12-Jun-2005 01:49
Congratulations on your year, Petesie!
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