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Adam		05-Jul-2009 18:29
Hey, I just want to say these are awesome pics and you do an excellent job! Keep'em coming!

Mike		24-Feb-2009 19:40
Luis! You still out there taking pics? A lot of these short are awesome, would like to see some of your latest work. Not enough folks out there taking public safety pics, I am happy to see you don't mind sharing your work with us.

George		24-May-2008 22:30
Hey Luis; Great to see your back and posting. I look forward to your photos. I still have a few friends on the job in the Bay area. I'd love to move back there but my wife is a die hard New England girl! :) Your shots bring a pice of Tampa to Massachusetts. Thanks again.

Tim		04-Aug-2007 07:07
Hi Luis, Tim here is Atlanta. Great pictues of the class in Ellijay! I hope you guys learned something and had a good time. Sorry I had to miss the water days, but it was great meeting you. Your work is great, keep it up!

george		06-Sep-2006 16:42
hey Luis...what was the deal with the standoff? who was it with and why? any info. federal cop from Massachusetts asking. :)

Guest		27-Jan-2006 01:48
Great Job ! comment for the last comment = I-4 is where you park your car in tampa fl smile

Guest		21-Jan-2006 04:53
Whats an I-4 photo?

C.W.		02-Jan-2006 21:17
Nice Photos..But when can I see some I-4 Photos and the new FHP Mercury Mirauders. Thanks

Guest		15-Dec-2005 15:55
When can we see some pictures of FHP's new patrol cars?

secret admirer		30-Nov-2005 14:39
Luis, The photos from Chicago and Indiana are great! Looks like a good trip, what took you up there? I see the Amish... that doesn't seem your typical thing to photograph, Lol. Anyway, great work buddy, keep it up!

Guest		21-Sep-2005 10:07
Hello Luis, just stopped in. The Tampa 3 car crash shots are absolutely phenomenal, congrats on getting in there and getting those stunning photos....bet the fireguys were on cloud nine when they saw how damned cool you made em look! By the way, you get the patch I sent you?? Take care, Brian

Guest		02-Sep-2005 03:33
Luis, It's sad to see that some only critize the watermark and failed to compliment you on the outstanding pictures you take. I guess some just don't realize the importance of copyrighting ones work. Yvette :)

Guest		25-Jul-2005 10:02
Hello Luis, I only read a few of the posts below and after a while, all I interpreted was: "bla bla bla bla bla". I think these are great shots, thanks for sharing them. If one can afford the spendy PS7 program, then yeah, go ahead and watermark. But if not, do what you have to do. Oh well, its what you and the people these pictures mean something to are all about. The rest can continue to be ignored. Brian Hughes Portland, OR

Bill A		14-Apr-2005 04:25
Nice photos, I'm a Tampa Native and enjoyed all your photos. Thanks for putting them on the web.. Bill

Luis Santana		18-Aug-2004 15:55
Whoa! I totally agree on you dispatchers are VERY important, and i know you were busting your butts as much as everyone else. Unfortunatley I was able to get to an EOC or even the staging area for units running regular calls for the city. I was with the USAR teams and couldnt Stray to far. But I have done photos with out hillsborough county dispatchers and recognized their hard work in photos! Keep up the great work! Luis Santana

Dora		18-Aug-2004 06:51
The pictures are awesome, there is only one group missing...... where are your dispatchers?????? As a dispatcher for Orlando PD I know we were busting our butts during all of this. We seem to always be the forgotten heroes in these events. When the winds hit 40 mph and the officers and fire personnel get pulled off the streets we are the ones that have to deal with the citizens and tell them that we can't send them help because of the storm and try to calm the down, and try to soothe the lady in labor, the elderly lady alone who is scared to death, etc. Sorry but that is just how I feel, I know the old saying "If you ain't sworn you ain't born", but try wearing a headset for 12 hours during a hurricane and then tell me who the heros are.

Brian		17-Aug-2004 03:53
Luis, I have been looking at your pictures since you put them on PBase, and I have enjoyed them since day 1. These pictures are amazing that you took. I am not an expert in photography, but you captured what life is like in this area of great tragedy. Thank You.

John Larew		07-Apr-2004 02:28
Great photos as always.

tom b		04-Apr-2004 15:15
with regard to the air show photos they demonstrate classic signd of under-exposure. switch off auto metering and take a reading from nearby grass ar leave metering on and dial-in 1-2 stops of over-exposure. The sky is great but its a lot lighter than your real subject of aircraft. HTH

Guest		22-Mar-2004 05:13
i think the pics you post here are very good and im glad you do it iv read other comments here about your lighting and your c mark but im in a few of your pics and the lighting and conditions you endure to get them are great and hope to see more pics online soon

Luis Santana		22-Dec-2003 23:15
I can't get them all!! I try to though!! next time you see me around stop to say hello!! Stay Safe, Luis

Guest		22-Dec-2003 05:27
I check your site out quite often. I even started taking photos of things here and there for me to remember. You were at a crash involving a double Fatality that I worked on I-4 a while back and that's where you gave me your business card with the information for the site. I've been responding to many incidents and haven't seen you at any of them since then. Where have you been? FHP TROOPER

Jammie		28-Oct-2003 01:09
I just wanted to say, as a former volunteer firefighter for HCFR, I think what you are doing is wonderful. Many people don't understand the stressful situations we undergo, But I think you give them a glimpse into something that they wouldnt ordinarily get to see. I also feel it's sad that anal retentive people find it offense that you want to protect your work. You do an amazing job and I hope you will keep up the great work. P.S. ever considered doing personal pictures like family portraits or weddings and such?

bobshoe		17-Sep-2003 14:07
I guess this tells you who it was stealing your images... what a jerk. You do great quality work, now I better understand the need for the annoying copyright images. Best wishes, Bob

Guest		17-Sep-2003 07:40
Louis, I am proud of your photos out there giving a small picture of the things we deal with and commend you and those like you who help bring this job to life. I think it is an eye opener for people to see what can happen when they are in a hurry or don't pay attention. Keep up the good work and don't get tangled up with the criticism, it's not worth it. Lt/EMT Ritson

nycov		11-Sep-2003 21:45
From: Guest Date: 05-Sep-2003 17:26 Why can you not answer Vern's question? Because you don't have a legal leg to stand on. Dear guest..I forgot to paste the above into my last reply. Ever wonder why it seems to take forever for the rescue team to respond to a call from a lawyers office or home? ( especially an arm chair lawyer..LOL )

nycov		11-Sep-2003 21:41
LOL please mention this post when you call up to have your fire/s put out at your house. And to Mr. Cochran......why are you so " fired "( pun intended ) about this?

Guest		06-Sep-2003 03:47
I also take photos of fire/rescue scenes, and my photos also have shown up in commercial sites. I am retired from the fire/rescue squad and take photos similar to Luis. I have access to scenes as they know I am not doing this to make money such as ambulance chasers. All my pictures are available to anyone who wants to use them for training, to assist in investigations, and for fire/rescue personnel to show their family what they do for a living. These photos of Luis are not for commercial use, and protection is necessary. He is doing a great job and the shots are fantastic! John Larew nc911@nc911.com

Luis Santana		05-Sep-2003 18:03
I am a photographer for the Fire Dept....

Guest		05-Sep-2003 17:26
Why can you not answer Vern's question? Because you don't have a legal leg to stand on.

Luis Santana		04-Sep-2003 11:55
Very well said.... I need more support like you.

nycov		04-Sep-2003 11:44
Keep up the good work. Copyright notices on your pictures are deffinetly a good idea and should be included. As far as PBase having better image protection, there is nothing PBase or any picture host can do about it. Copyrights are the best route to go, you should consider digital watermarks also. All the nay-sayers here have no clue as to what goes on in the internet with regard to pictures being used by " other " websites to make money from. Instead of negative remarks to your work, people should consider the real value of the images and do everything they can do to prevent becoming part of your galleries by becoming better drivers, being more aware of driving conditions and other drivers, stop talking on their damn cell phones( just one example) and paying attention to the road. Images like these are valuable tools to make the public aware of what goes on in the real world. To the other posters here....stop worrying about copyrights and show these images to your children. Signed, fellow photog. 99.9 % of all " accidents" are preventable.

My Favorites List		03-Sep-2003 18:24
Luis, thanks for posting these and other photos. Your work is appreciated and your style and documentation of these professional people and their difficult jobs in law enforcement and emergency services is wonderful. Keep posting!

Guest		02-Sep-2003 19:30
They are nice photos, but a couple questions come to mind. Do you work in some capacity with the municipality in which you take these photos? It would appear you do, or at least have some "pass" with the men to get such close photos. If that is the case, how do you personally copyright photos which may potentially be evidence from scenes like that?

Luis Santana		01-Sep-2003 23:58
Thanks for your rude remarks. This is the first and hopefully last rude remark. I have no formal "photography training" and I understand I am no where near perfect. But keep your rude comments to yourself, or at least put an email address so I can contact you, or leave a URL so I can critique your photos and leave comments.... Luis

Luis Santana		01-Sep-2003 23:55
I understand, but I am doing this not for people to make money off of my photos. I have actually found 2 of my photos being used for profit without my knowledge. Legal action is being taken. I really wish Pbase had better image protection. as always thanks for your comments. Thanks Luis

Guest		31-Aug-2003 18:09
...these are terrible photos. You need to learn about lighting, composition, and common sense.

Andrew		28-Aug-2003 04:15
Luis: As much as I hate to say it, "bob" is right. It really makes the pictures look like crud. You do such great work, it's really bad that you have to scar up your own work with the "semi-watermark" Best, Andrew

Luis Santana		12-Aug-2003 19:52
I know it is but I have found a couple of photos being used without my permission so I had to do something.

Bob		11-Aug-2003 01:05
It's a shame you have had to mark the images with your (C) text, very distracting. You take wonderful pictures.

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