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This album contains images that I created to serve me as models for my paintings (dedicated to my friend Fred [assistantchief84])

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396 comments

  • wow this picture is really fantastic

    said  of arshia_h arshia_h 2006.11.16 at 09:26:27 PST

  • are these your works or favs found or ??? very nice!

    said  of jkman1959 jkman1959 2006.11.17 at 06:29:03 PST

  • Yes John, they are my works, I only post my own work. Thank you, Maria

    said  of enemaria100 enemaria100 2006.11.17 at 07:09:45 PST

  • Dear Maria, these shots are marvellous, this album looks very promising, looking forward for more ... Take care, have a nice weekend, Andrei.

    said  of theskywalker69_3 theskywalker69_3 2006.11.17 at 22:13:18 PST

  • We are ready for more of this genius, Maria. Don't make us wait...

    said  of assistantchief84 assistantchief84 2006.11.20 at 21:22:48 PST

  • Beautiful and stunning album!

    said  of waterl00 waterl00 2006.11.21 at 03:46:04 PST

  • Good evening Maria! As I am sitting here viewing this developing album, listening to Mozart's Piano Concertos, I have a feeling of serenity that is pervading my entire being! Your work has always brought me to this place and that is one of the reasons that I have "Bookmarked" you as one of my "Favorites" awhile back! Maria these four works of art are simply beautiful! Fred has taken most of the words out of my mouth and I sure hope he'll give them back! Young Lady you have been SO graced by The Good Lord with talent, skill with the lens and a very special and true sensitivity to His creations!! That can be "felt" through viewing your artistry!! I want to thank you personally for so freely sharing these "gifts" with us and request that you waste no more time than is necessary to develop this album further! May Our Heavenly Father, in all His Glory, continue to bless, guide and protect you and yours Maria!!!!!!!!!! Terry in Sherwood, Oregon.

    said  of trbcowboy trbcowboy 2006.11.21 at 18:44:46 PST

  • Gorgeous photos Maria :-) Love them :-)...Paul.......http://good-times.webshots.com/album/551720895UJptAI

    said  of Smileatu777 Smileatu777 2006.11.22 at 15:14:09 PST

  • Ciao Maria; it's a great album to follow in the time. Greetings, Renato/Italy.

    said  of renato26 renato26 2006.11.23 at 02:37:39 PST

  • Super!!! Acest album l-am luat pe nerasuflate! Foarte frumos! Tine-o tot asa. Meriti si felicitarile mele :) Adrian

    said  of adrian_uno_0 adrian_uno_0 2006.11.24 at 23:18:17 PST

  • Great phtos keep up the good work

    said  of Josh12901 Josh12901 2006.11.25 at 10:17:48 PST

  • Dear Maria, J love this album rich of incredible colours and compositions. Your shots give great honour at the magic moment of the sunset. Franco from Italy

    said  of fuij fuij 2006.11.27 at 10:34:02 PST

  • Hi, I really enjoyed your album a lot. Greetings from the land of SANTA Tim GREENLAND : -)

    said  of inuit1963 inuit1963 2006.11.29 at 04:45:02 PST

  • Maria, this album is coming along splendidly, like light chasing the darkness into another hiding place. You are growing as an artist by leaps and bounds, not just improving on what has been done but adding something valuable to the quantum. I'm eager to see where this goes...

    said  of assistantchief84 assistantchief84 2006.12.01 at 12:36:32 PST

  • Holy cow, whis is a truly great work of art - thank you so much for leaving a comment in My Favorites today - always appreciated. Loree

    said  of greenhorngrl greenhorngrl 2006.12.03 at 08:26:35 PST

  • Maria most kind doin my Best to Stimulate the otherwise Mundane of daily life.. your images have a Quality..of their Own...My Best...dont take me too Seriously regards Last Comms....am Moody Male...Saluti Leo

    said  of Leonslens Leonslens 2006.12.03 at 13:30:01 PST

  • Hi, I am a friend of quarkyartist(April) Thought I would tour your albums, hope it is OK! These pictures are awesome,beautiful, great eye !:)I am not far from your friend Fred (asst.chief) here in TN. Love the old barns! I make things out of old barn wood that I rescue when I can ! Thanks for sharing your wonderful pictures with us and I hope that many good things come your way !!!:) Silas, Jasper TN.

    said  of willowworks2 willowworks2 2006.12.03 at 21:54:02 PST

  • I am amzed by the range of colors in the surf photos. You have made some very special images here. Thanks you for giving my eyes such a splendid drink. Albert

    said  of blueox101 blueox101 2006.12.03 at 22:17:31 PST

  • Le tue foto sono meravigliose. Hai saputo scegliere il soggetto da me preferito: i tramonti. Avrei dovuto fare un apprezzamento su ogni singola foto, ma credimi, l'album č splendido nella sua interezza. Un sincero complimeto. Carlo

    said  of carloreina carloreina 2006.12.04 at 03:41:51 PST

  • hey Maria this a real work of art fantastic il vieuwd it on the slide show welldone ....Johan

    said  of pikanomo pikanomo 2006.12.04 at 06:30:01 PST

  • We keep having misunderstandings! I found that bottle green picture really wonderful, one of your best! Though the atmosphere was beautifully ominous! I like ominous weather, clouds looking like they are going to kill you any moment!

    said  of sante1 sante1 2006.12.04 at 08:49:33 PST

  • Maria...you have truly captured the essence of tranquility and serenity with this album. I will download the whole album and keep it as my wallpaper & screen saver files so I can see the beauty God has blessed us with and experience the calmness I feel right now from having absorbed the magnificance of your work. Keep 'em coming girl!!!

    said  of poopawlt poopawlt 2006.12.05 at 20:19:55 PST

  • Dear Maria, your " visions " are STUNNING !

    said  of theskywalker69_3 theskywalker69_3 2006.12.08 at 12:03:59 PST

  • Maria, You are one very gifted photographer! Every image is a visual feast! I tried not to clog your mail box, I wanted to comment on every image but did refrain once or twice. This album should be featured it is exceptional! I very much enjoyed my visit among your exquisite images! Take Care and Happy Holidays...Leslie

    said  of rainingviolets rainingviolets 2006.12.08 at 20:47:21 PST

  • Hi u have hee lovely shots great job i just loved the Have a nice weekend Shlomo

    said  of thewise000 thewise000 2006.12.09 at 11:01:10 PST

  • Hello - A very beautiful album here - with a lovely variety of color. All exceptional photos - nothing creats peace and contentment like a beautiful sunset. - Best regards, DeeAnne :)

    said  of missdee101 missdee101 2006.12.09 at 19:44:04 PST

  • Thanks for your comments Maria :o) And this album is superb! I loved every single pic, but the first one is may fav :o) I'm impressed by your technique! You're blessed with a wonderful view :o) Ciao! Roberto

    said  of rodemicheli rodemicheli 2006.12.11 at 01:30:57 PST

  • Maria, re your question: yes, they've been taken with the 5D. The 5D is the first camera I have that meets the resolution requirements that WS has to publish pro shots :o) Ciao! Roberto

    said  of rodemicheli rodemicheli 2006.12.11 at 11:26:08 PST

  • As they state here: http://www.webshots.com/support/help/photoguideline.html , they want you to use a camera with at least 11 MP resolution. The 5D is 12.7 and still you have to resize the pics up a bit (so, basically, no cropping is possible) :o)

    said  of rodemicheli rodemicheli 2006.12.11 at 11:42:39 PST

  • You're welcome Maria :o) Yes the 5D is a wonderful tool, now I'm spending my money in lenses (just recently got the Canon 70-200mm f2.8 L IS :o) )... maybe in the future I'll move to a 1 series, but only if I'll start making decent money out of pics :oD Ciao! Roberto

    said  of rodemicheli rodemicheli 2006.12.12 at 12:59:04 PST

  • This is an amazing album. Incredible colors of nature, displayed within the canvas of nature. Excellent work! Thanks for sharing.

    said  of davidlberger davidlberger 2006.12.13 at 21:21:54 PST

  • Hi Maria This album is pure magic. You are a true artist. Thank you for your comment on my forest photo. cheers Ingrid

    said  of ingrid2512 ingrid2512 2006.12.14 at 01:00:13 PST

  • Hi Maria, Do you have an email address to ask permission to use any of your photos?

    said  of pilgrims492003 pilgrims492003 2006.12.14 at 12:03:15 PST

  • My dear most beautiful friend Maria. When ever I visit your alboms, I fill like visiting an art show. You are a great artist, and I enjoy to come again and again to wach your fantastic photo work. As you have no message box, this is the place to wish you and your closed from the botom of my heart MERRY CHRISTMES and HAPPY NEW YEAR. ( And Happy Hanucca) RAN

    said  of ranyaari100 ranyaari100 2006.12.15 at 08:00:19 PST

  • Thanks Maria ;o) I'll be in Italy the next 10 days, so forgive me if I'll be silent :o) Ciao! Roberto

    said  of rodemicheli rodemicheli 2006.12.15 at 13:01:56 PST

  • What a fantastic album, Maria! We are lucky that you share your wonderful images with us. Thank you for your kind message yesterday. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year! Best wishes, Mandy

    said  of mistywisp mistywisp 2006.12.16 at 23:58:43 PST

  • Hi Maria! Your shots are astonishing! I envy you the moments what you have got from life or God and the talents you are endowed. I hope sometime I will get a few from them. Please check my work and if you like them I will kindly invite you to be my friend! Regards Csili

    said  of csilig csilig 2006.12.17 at 10:19:52 PST

  • Hello Maria. This whole album reeks of being the next featured album. Just you wait and see. I will take this opportunity to wish you a very merry and a Holy Christmas and a happy new year. Bernard NZ

    said  of volvob12 volvob12 2006.12.17 at 14:46:29 PST

  • The trip west was done when there wasn't a lot of clutter in the sky, hence the brilliant blues, but I did use a polarizer, because sometimes light at altitude contains a lot of glare and color distortion (the priciple reason I typically use this filter). It would have been a great thrill to have your company while traveling through this terrain, especially since you'd been down the same road before. I DID shoot a lot of frames, but I try to be sensible about what I load to W/S, not wanting to overstate my point. You may have read a comment I sometimes make, "One doesn't have to consume the entire cake to know it's sweetness..." or some variation of that. I'm glad you liked this album, and I so appreciate your praise. Merry Christmas to you and yours! Fred

    said  of assistantchief84 assistantchief84 2006.12.17 at 21:39:24 PST

  • Ciao Maria; a great album which increase with some fantastic pictures. Fantastic! I wish you A Marry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family. Renato/Italy.

    said  of renato26 renato26 2006.12.18 at 06:45:22 PST

  • Woow Maria another great pics. Love it. I wish you A Marry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family. Freek/Holland

    said  of leboplu2004 leboplu2004 2006.12.18 at 14:56:54 PST

  • Dear Maria, l wish you a merry Christmas and a New Year and l created a card for that : http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2357751490085997137UNjUdy with my friendship to you. Bisous Helena.

    said  of helenapaule helenapaule 2006.12.19 at 09:47:09 PST

  • l uncovered your album and l am so moved by so much beauty!! l downloaded each of your shots!! What wonderful pictures, pure treasures and poetry! Congratulations Maria, you are a true artist!! and l will return for viewing the other albums sure! God bless you. Helena.

    said  of helenapaule helenapaule 2006.12.19 at 09:56:09 PST

  • Maria, I appreciate your Christmas greeting, and I wholly approve of the new photo you're using as your signature - beautiful!

    said  of assistantchief84 assistantchief84 2006.12.23 at 19:59:16 PST

  • Your album is fantastic. Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo!

    said  of 0fleurs0 0fleurs0 2006.12.24 at 03:08:37 PST

  • Maria - just happened upon your albums and I'm impressed with your creativity! Very unique style and feel to all of it. I'll be back....ed

    said  of ezeddy100 ezeddy100 2006.12.26 at 20:35:11 PST

  • Hello Maria, you are one awesome photographer, every image in this album is so beautiful. You're an artist working with a camera, thank you for sharing your talent and skill. To you, a happy new year from Keith in Sydney.

    said  of magikeith magikeith 2006.12.29 at 14:30:24 PST

  • Hi Maria, this is indeed a wonderful album just waiting to be featured, well done. Thank you for the kind words for the feature and may I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very happy and prosperous New Year. Ken

    said  of hircock100 hircock100 2006.12.30 at 10:19:51 PST

  • Your photos never disappoint me. I have loved all the work you do. This album is fantastic, I feel as though I am right there. In particular, it is amazing how you capture all the colors!

    said  of maxcats maxcats 2006.12.31 at 13:17:36 PST

  • I LOVE the new additions, Maria! You really know how to make a camera work for you and you capture the most beautiful scenes. Thank you for this beautiful album - you're such an inspiration! Happy New Year! Hugs, Mandy

    said  of mistywisp mistywisp 2007.01.01 at 01:53:07 PST

  • Thanks Maria! Don't you love the wide angle capabilities of a full frame camera? :o) That shot was taken at 12 mm :o) Ciao! Roberto

    said  of rodemicheli rodemicheli 2007.01.01 at 04:27:41 PST

  • Hi Maria..This very beautiful album filled me with peace and love.I am sure there is a message within it,love peace and serenity..Thanks for your generosity to share with us all this beauty...HAPPY NEW YEAR...Lahcen..

    said  of Lahcensunset100 Lahcensunset100 2007.01.01 at 05:17:47 PST

  • Still going strong, I see, and you've maintained consistently high quality throughout the entire album. You're remarkable, Maria, your talent unique! I hope 2007 is completely splendid for you, and that you continue to provide such meaningful viewing as you have been doing all along. Regards, Fred

    said  of assistantchief84 assistantchief84 2007.01.01 at 07:01:04 PST

  • I really love this album - have no idea which one to pick as a favourite - there are so many - Thank you for sharing such a gift.

    said  of coni_fer01 coni_fer01 2007.01.01 at 08:08:06 PST

  • Absolutely spectacular album. Every image is beautiful!!

    said  of plegolas plegolas 2007.01.02 at 14:24:56 PST

  • Thanks Maria :o) I was really wary of the conditions, but in the end I got something I kinda like :o) Ciao! Roberto

    said  of rodemicheli rodemicheli 2007.01.03 at 13:14:29 PST

  • Dear Maria, your latest additions are gorgeous, I "smell" a feature for this superb album, and soon, I hope. Best wishes my friend, Andrei.

    said  of theskywalker69_3 theskywalker69_3 2007.01.04 at 03:39:43 PST

  • Very interesting albums. The softness of the nature surrounding all these amazing structures that u have captured so well. I find framing, perspectives and playing with colour nice too. The sunlight makes some cool shadows too. Nice work.

    said  of waterl00 waterl00 2007.01.04 at 23:21:23 PST

  • And btw, I do not at all like your new portrait in your profile, it's a bit eerie, to my mind...

    said  of sante1 sante1 2007.01.05 at 00:49:46 PST

  • I simply love this album!

    said  of davidlberger davidlberger 2007.01.10 at 21:18:21 PST

  • Had to come back and pick another one - your shots have helped inspire me to try a little harder with mine, and so I have given you a flower in my flower messages - hope you like it.

    said  of coni_fer01 coni_fer01 2007.01.11 at 01:31:10 PST

  • Dear Maria, I came back for another view. Your images carry me away to a place of such beauty! This definetely should be a featured album! Hugs Leslie

    said  of rainingviolets rainingviolets 2007.01.11 at 06:07:06 PST

  • Thank you Maria for your nice comment, your photos are really spectacular...Scuse me if I ask you something a little bit personal...Are you Romanian? The name tells me something...Scuse me again, but I'm asking because I have Romanian origins...Greetings from Rome, Italy, Corina!

    said  of flower11rose flower11rose 2007.01.11 at 13:38:45 PST

  • Maria this album is spectacular. Such a pleasure to view a variety of quality images. The right place at the right time indeed. Well done! I am trying to catch up with webshots.. not been able to for a long time but the hand will let me do a bit more now. Best wihes for 2007 and keep on snapping :-) regards poppy

    said  of poppy1812 poppy1812 2007.01.13 at 04:52:24 PST

  • I'm sitting here in the mountains of Western North Carolina and feel like I should be packing my bag to head to the beach after viewing your album! Wow. Your photographs are amazing. WebShots should feature this album. Thanks for sharing your visions. Tibby

    said  of tibart1 tibart1 2007.01.15 at 18:16:33 PST

  • Maria, thank you so much for your kind and helpful comments on my albums. I really do need to change my old shots from such low resolution to high resolution. PhotoShop is great - my favorite software, but then again, it's only one I know really well. Some of the "Dreams" album were using PhotoShop to create reflections that were not in the original pictures. I have many of your images downloaded now and am enjoying them daily. Tibby

    said  of tibart1 tibart1 2007.01.16 at 05:31:27 PST

  • Hey, Maria! Thanks for your comments. Actually in the "Dreams" album, only the pictures with water in them are digitized! PhotoShop allows you to copy the top of the picture, paste it below and rotate it to look like a reflection. It's great because you can take a hum-drum photo and make it magical. The sunrays photo is not touched up at all. We are SO lucky to have this view in our backyard. I've only got 1,897,978 more backyard sunray photos..haha. Tibby

    said  of tibart1 tibart1 2007.01.16 at 07:51:32 PST

  • Maria, I just discovered that you commented upon my images (24 days ago). Finding communication between myself and other Webshots photogs to be unwieldy (and sometimes daunting), I guess writing a comment on your page is the only way I can find to tell you that YOUR images are second to none that I've ever seen on Webshots. Fabulous subject matter (Living in CA doesn't hurt, does it?), excellent composition, and Photoshop work that I'd like lessons on! I can't wait to get back to working my way through all your albums. (And I'm inspired to get back out into my beautiful corner of California.) Keep up the great work. Bill

    said  of bbouton43 bbouton43 2007.01.17 at 12:05:07 PST

  • The weather in Scotland is cold, wet and grey and your beautiful photographs which capture nature in many different shapes and forms have helped brighten up my day. Keep up the good work and I look forward to viewing more of your photographs in the future. Cheers! George.

    said  of GeorgeHutchison GeorgeHutchison 2007.01.18 at 02:28:11 PST

  • Thank you for your visit and your comment.These new photos complete the beauty of this album.You are the best!

    said  of marionly marionly 2007.01.20 at 04:06:51 PST

  • A beautiful album....Well done.

    said  of bearfolk bearfolk 2007.01.20 at 07:16:03 PST

  • Dear Enemaria: If you have to put a comment to this album that you would say?.You would surely be left without words guessed right to define it. This is what happens to me. But I should say that it is of the most extraordinary albums that I have seen in Webshots relative to the sea and the sky. My most sincere congratulation, my friend. Best regards. Jesús

    said  of raijomayo100 raijomayo100 2007.01.20 at 14:48:13 PST

  • These photos are works of art as they stand. I would love to see the pictures of your finished work. What a wonderful talent!

    said  of denmcg denmcg 2007.01.21 at 09:43:11 PST

  • a great photographer

    said  of carlitowwe carlitowwe 2007.01.22 at 12:31:56 PST

  • All this pictures are breath taking.. I belive I will stay all the night looking to the beauty of ur albums :)

    said  of nabtian nabtian 2007.01.22 at 14:38:18 PST

  • Divine inspiration!! These are some of the most beautiful shots I've ever seen! You truly are an artist. Although I've enjoyed Webshots for a few years, I'm new to photo sharing with members. Your album left me breathless! Best wishes, Denise (Naples, FL)

    said  of denisecomstock denisecomstock 2007.01.23 at 05:36:45 PST

  • A fantastic album full of artistic, painterly shots. What a great idea to use them as inspiration for your paintings. I'd love to see some of those in the future. Vicky

    said  of vvvquilts vvvquilts 2007.01.23 at 16:21:07 PST

  • Thanks Maria :o) That one is a stitch of 8 (!) pics taken with my new love, the Canon 70-200 2.8 L IS :o) Too bad it is so small on WS! Ciao! Roberto

    said  of rodemicheli rodemicheli 2007.01.24 at 10:44:49 PST

  • Thanks for all your words Maria :o) Said by a talented photographer like you, I'm doubly honored! That was mostly luck: I went to Somerset Place to take candids of people ice-skating, got kicked out by a big security guy because my camera looked "too professional" ( :o) for the comment, :o( for the consequence) and went back all fuming, when, crossing the bridge, I saw the sky, it was perfect and decided I HAD to play with the new baby :o) Ciao! Roberto

    said  of rodemicheli rodemicheli 2007.01.24 at 11:30:18 PST

  • This whole album is just fantastic

    said  of Britt_Eikemo Britt_Eikemo 2007.01.24 at 13:39:13 PST

  • Un album absolut superb. O prelucrare a imaginilor excelenta. Culori deosebite, ceea ce dau imaginilor o caracteristica iesita din comun. Deasemenea, reiese talentul tau pentru frumos, prin alegerea momentului si locului pentru a reda o impresie cat mai deosebita a imaginilor. Greu poti sa-ti alegi favorite, totusi sunt cateva care mi-au lasat o impresie aparte.

    said  of ileanamartin ileanamartin 2007.01.25 at 09:21:06 PST

  • Dear MARIA this album is growing il sayd in my last coment that is was fantastic wel its super be il wish you a nice weekend greetings johan

    said  of pikanomo pikanomo 2007.01.27 at 02:31:32 PST

  • A beautiful album of wonderful creations, enjoy your painting! Take good care, Pete.

    said  of magnetron4 magnetron4 2007.01.29 at 05:12:46 PST

  • Well I am back for a third one in this magical album of yours - again thanks for sharing

    said  of coni_fer01 coni_fer01 2007.01.30 at 05:09:37 PST

  • Maria, thank you so much for your message in my guest book. When capturing both the sky and sea like you have, you have created magic. I think that it is wonderful that in WebShots, we can view each other's work and begin to know the creative person who has given birth to such beauty. You have succeeded in doing that and I'm really glad that I could see your vision. But then again, your images are really special. You paint with light in ways that are rare and unique. Hugs to you too. I think you, Tereza and I will have to meet at some point! Have a great week. Tibby

    said  of tibart1 tibart1 2007.02.04 at 20:19:31 PST

  • Hello, Maria. I apologize for not commenting on some or all of your photos, as opposed to just complementing you in general as I`ve done in the past. Your artistry is phenomonal. My sister and I talk about your photos, in detail, over the phone, but you wouldn`t know that! I`m not an artist nor a photographer(they go hand in hand) but can certainly appreciate it. You make WS a better place to be for the members. Okay, on that note, I`ll bid you a good evening, Maria Joan, Long Island, NY

    said  of clover218 clover218 2007.02.07 at 20:12:17 PST

  • Gorgous album. Nature beauty you have captured for all of us to see. Thank you.

    said  of strikjes strikjes 2007.02.08 at 07:48:52 PST

  • It is one thing to appreciate a piece of art, quite another to be completely moved by these creations. Unlike flipping through snapshots, a casual perusal is not possible, for each viewing of these masterworks forces an inventory of one’s entire emotional gamut, and is as much an introspection of self as it is an examination of your intricate capabilities. Every frame compels a lengthy study, for the message is layered in the shadows and the light, not immediately given to translation, but discovered over countless immersions into your genius. It is as though you have bled yourself for this achievement, and any less commitment in contemplating their meaning would be sacrilege. Can you discern enthrallment?

    said  of assistantchief84 assistantchief84 2007.02.08 at 08:53:16 PST

  • I'm going through a bit of withdrawl as I wait for you to post more photos! Thanks for your kind words on my albums, and yes that was me singing in the video. Now put some more photos up.......please?!?!?

    said  of davidlberger davidlberger 2007.02.09 at 20:30:33 PST

  • Lovely, the way you can capture the light and the feeling in your pictures! Thank you!

    said  of vodyanoi vodyanoi 2007.02.12 at 15:40:41 PST

  • Hello Maria! I've been watching this album, no i should say i've been studying it and i still feel the need to watch it again andd again - this album containing all these beautiful compositions of water meeting the sky at the horizon with awesome colours - especially those emerald-liten waves make waves the most ;) - brilliant work, keep it up :) Best greetings from Poland - Filip

    said  of felipe169 felipe169 2007.02.13 at 02:23:14 PST

  • Beautiful album..Thanks so much for your kind words on my album.

    said  of meeli110 meeli110 2007.02.13 at 14:25:55 PST

  • Ciao Maria, again once your photos have taken my breath away! They are "magic"! It is impossible to choose some of them to write a comment ... every image deserve one! Thanks to give us all this beauty! Take care. Simonetta

    said  of simonaman simonaman 2007.02.14 at 04:25:24 PST

  • Vwey beautiful and wonderful works and a great pleasure to visit this wonderful album. Ray

    said  of mccoyray mccoyray 2007.02.17 at 10:11:02 PST

  • Thank you!!!!! It is fun!

    said  of ourjrny ourjrny 2007.02.17 at 21:30:58 PST

  • Holy Shamoly woman!You are so gifted, it's a true delight and pleasure to walk slowly thru your albums.Thank you so much for sharing, Annie :.)

    said  of ann7f ann7f 2007.02.19 at 17:24:57 PST

  • Hi Maria and thanks for your comments on my shots, but what I found here is absolutely stunning. Amazing! Just great! Which camera do you use?

    said  of andrei_sky andrei_sky 2007.02.21 at 14:00:18 PST

  • my favoutite subject the sea energy :) these photos are to professional for me you are so good :)

    said  of vikfit vikfit 2007.02.24 at 03:10:12 PST

  • Well - I'm back for the 4th time - your album - without a doubt - is my favourite on webshots at this present time - thank you again for the beautiful images! Cheers

    said  of coni_fer01 coni_fer01 2007.02.25 at 22:21:37 PST

  • Absolutely incredible work! Unsurpassed in beauty.

    said  of rjscholten rjscholten 2007.02.26 at 21:06:07 PST

  • hi i buy a new nikon d40 and i start take shots would u like to tell me your opinion? are u ok?

    said  of vikfit vikfit 2007.03.04 at 01:15:32 PST

  • It's not too difficult, although a tripod is a good idea :o) Just try, no one taught me, I just tried (and the first attempts were quite bad ;o) ) and learnt by trial and error. And I've started using in different situations (like inside the Canterbury Cathedral). There is a downside: they take so much longer to prepare! ;o) Ciao! Roberto

    said  of rodemicheli rodemicheli 2007.03.06 at 16:03:08 PST

  • Really enjoyed this great collection!

    said  of bcarver104 bcarver104 2007.03.07 at 03:32:00 PST

  • Amazing album. Thank you.

    said  of michaelm43 michaelm43 2007.03.08 at 00:22:55 PST

  • some of the best photos I have ever seen. a big "bravo" fonivor

    said  of fonivor fonivor 2007.03.08 at 01:07:07 PST

  • Love your whole album just great

    said  of theturners theturners 2007.03.08 at 01:10:05 PST

  • a very beautiful album, congratulations

    said  of anario106 anario106 2007.03.08 at 01:26:50 PST

  • Nice work!!

    said  of mrdustydog1 mrdustydog1 2007.03.08 at 01:34:55 PST

  • All pictures in this album are powerful, wonderfull. I am in a transport of delight.

    said  of Mirdza921 Mirdza921 2007.03.08 at 01:51:09 PST

  • All pictures in this album are powerful, wonderfull. I am in a transport of delight.

    said  of Mirdza921 Mirdza921 2007.03.08 at 01:51:10 PST

  • i really think this album all of it is soo beautiful! , i downloaded all of this thank you so much for sharing it , peace . debianne

    said  of freespirit45 freespirit45 2007.03.08 at 01:55:13 PST

  • I clicked on this one to make a comment on the page as a whole, and that was to the effect that "5 Blue Delight" really stood out as the photo of the page!!! And then I loked at this one (Sweeping Clouds)and started to doubt my judgment. Be positive, I said to myself (I like talking to intellect!). O.K. I replied and promptly put thees one in my CLOUDS collection. Problem solved! T&T

    said  of desbank desbank 2007.03.08 at 02:33:50 PST

  • Hi! Marvelous album! Especially because I love the sea.

    said  of annbjorg annbjorg 2007.03.08 at 02:35:07 PST

  • perfect astonishment!!

    said  of parora_u parora_u 2007.03.08 at 03:08:24 PST

  • Spectacular! Every photo is truly a work of art!

    said  of jannetie jannetie 2007.03.08 at 03:11:26 PST

  • Wonderful album.Congratulations and lots of thanks from France

    said  of teuquor teuquor 2007.03.08 at 03:19:55 PST

  • Fantastic featured, greats seascapes, wonderful colors ....i say " WOOOOW " Congratulations for this glory day. Greetings by Lucio from Italy

    said  of superlucius superlucius 2007.03.08 at 03:21:17 PST

  • I haven't downloaded in a long time but these pictures are so outstanding that I downloaded the whole album. I never had a favorite artist until today and I am looking foward to seeing more of his work as time goes on.

    said  of snowbirds2fl snowbirds2fl 2007.03.08 at 03:24:47 PST

  • Dear Friend , How do you get this classics in your mind .. you are born for a purpose. Tks lot..

    said  of kbrao kbrao 2007.03.08 at 03:30:21 PST

  • Hi Maria These are very great photos, such vibrant colours. Well done you have really captured the mood of the sea. What beaches are these? Regards Mike

    said  of mikeandjackie100 mikeandjackie100 2007.03.08 at 03:36:08 PST

  • Very nice!

    said  of gurk76 gurk76 2007.03.08 at 03:41:14 PST

  • This is a breathtaking Album. Thank you for sharing. Marlene-Holland

    said  of 22338 22338 2007.03.08 at 03:55:08 PST

  • This has got to be one of the best albums I've seen. Almost ever picture is breath taking. Wish I could have been there.

    said  of mhuey2583 mhuey2583 2007.03.08 at 05:17:52 PST

  • Great album of superb images. I would be interested in some general comments on any post-processing techniques that you use. Bill - Texas

    said  of webbbill webbbill 2007.03.08 at 05:18:22 PST

  • Beautiful album! Thanks for sharing.

    said  of lovejoy lovejoy 2007.03.08 at 05:20:28 PST

  • Maria, WoW! What a wonderful album. You have managed to capture a glimpse of God's glory.

    said  of kwoolkat kwoolkat 2007.03.08 at 05:26:03 PST

  • Dear Maria, I was right, the feature has come !!! For now the cover, later the whole album , I hope, because all photos are magnificent ! Enjoy your day, Andrei.

    said  of theskywalker69_3 theskywalker69_3 2007.03.08 at 05:26:57 PST

  • Such beautiful photos! Enjoyed them very much. Thanks. Rachel

    said  of tonybear5 tonybear5 2007.03.08 at 05:46:44 PST

  • Congratulations for the Picture of the Day (again) and the opportunity for leave you Grettings and my best wishes from Mexico. Alejandro

    said  of sandovalalejandro sandovalalejandro 2007.03.08 at 06:31:40 PST

  • Fantastic and beautiful album!!! I enjoyed my visit very much. Have a great week Maria. Dan, Nevada USA

    said  of dannywhitedog dannywhitedog 2007.03.08 at 06:31:42 PST

  • Fantastic Album!!!! sandy

    said  of wyograms2 wyograms2 2007.03.08 at 06:37:43 PST

  • awesome album. thanks so much for sharing with us. jw/usa/arkansas

    said  of cherokeejw cherokeejw 2007.03.08 at 06:42:50 PST

  • Wonderful composition of color, light, action, and emotion. Kudos!

    said  of dnmks1 dnmks1 2007.03.08 at 06:54:18 PST

  • Hi, Your album is just fantastic..keep up the good work. You have a great eye for detail. Alice

    said  of eddiesgal eddiesgal 2007.03.08 at 06:54:48 PST

  • All are Excellent!! Thanks so much for sharing these - the best of the ocean I've seen!

    said  of gail847 gail847 2007.03.08 at 07:31:25 PST

  • Those are beautiful!!! Were they taken in Washington state? They look like some of the pictures I took of the Pacific Ocean off a beach near Oak Harbor. It looks very familar. Jewel1935

    said  of Jewel1935 Jewel1935 2007.03.08 at 07:39:13 PST

  • awesome colors great photography wow

    said  of polarbear291 polarbear291 2007.03.08 at 07:39:45 PST

  • An extraordinary collection, Maria! Congrats on POTD, Leslie, Canada

    said  of bisquitzoe bisquitzoe 2007.03.08 at 07:49:02 PST

  • The Best Ocean/Beach/Sky collection I've ever seen. GREAT JOB!

    said  of thetrow thetrow 2007.03.08 at 07:52:52 PST

  • i like this album it's so beautiful!

    said  of the1girl104 the1girl104 2007.03.08 at 08:09:39 PST

  • You have a great talent for capturing the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen. Please don't stop using this God-given ability you have.

    said  of zitisu zitisu 2007.03.08 at 08:09:49 PST

  • This entire album is absolutely gorgeous...A joy to look at.

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