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The Dusk
3rd PlaceThe Dusk
IreneM


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Circle VI (Standard Editing)
Camera: Nikon D700
Location: My Kitchen
Date: Apr 7, 2023
Aperture: 14.0
ISO: 640
Shutter: 1/125
Date Uploaded: Apr 10, 2023

[Apr. 16th, 2023 06:12:26 AM]

Hi Folks! I've been away for quite a while... I'm IreneM

During the last four years, the love of my life has been slowly dying from a seldom and aggresive form of Cancer.

During these years I hardly touched anything to do with my camera equipment,
I took up knitting instead in order to spend every moment I could with him.

He died 5 months ago.. There are no words to express my pain..

About a week ago I did some shots, a lot of garbage, not happy as all. But after two or three hours I started getting back into the throw of things.

I checked the Challenges and decided to try my luck.

I don't care if I turn up last, I'm just happy to slowly get back to the hobby I dearly love.

Thanks

Statistics
Place: 3 out of 32
Avg (all users): 6.5143
Avg (participants): 6.6667
Avg (non-participants): 6.3529
Views since voting: 477
Views during voting: 65
Votes: 35
Comments: 21
Favorites: 0

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Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 04/24/2023 05:42:37 AM
Originally posted by westford:
Sorry to hear of your loss Irene, hoping been here will help you heal,
congratulations on your image and look forward to lots more.


Thanks so much Westford, I'm so glad to be back...
Sony Alpha a1
Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
 04/20/2023 10:14:20 PM
Sorry to hear of your loss Irene, hoping been here will help you heal,
congratulations on your image and look forward to lots more.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 04/19/2023 12:42:19 PM
Originally posted by clickodak:


Congrats on your yellow ribbon. I like this artistic composition especially the colors which are in harmony with the object. I'm sorry for this sad news. I share your pain at this time of mourning and accept the expression of my most sincere condolences.


Thank you so much for your kindness clickodak and also thanks for commenting on my image.

I'm very much looking forward to seeing more of your work.

Sincerely - Irene
Sony Alpha a7R III
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II
 04/19/2023 12:20:06 PM
Congrats on your yellow ribbon. I like this artistic composition especially the colors which are in harmony with the object. I'm sorry for this sad news. I share your pain at this time of mourning and accept the expression of my most sincere condolences.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 04/19/2023 10:37:27 AM
Originally posted by Barroness:
Congratulations, I remember a few years back you were a favorite of mine. Welcome back!!!!
My regret for your lose, I hope you will feel better and take care of yourself.


Thanks so much Barroness, it's great hearing from you and I feel coming back here was a wise thing to do.

Love and thanks xx
Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 04/19/2023 10:35:21 AM
Originally posted by GinaRothfels:
So sorry for your loss.


Thanks so much Gina xx
Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 04/19/2023 10:34:56 AM
Originally posted by NikonJeb:
So sorry for your loss. It's the hardest thing in the world to not be able to be anything but there. Congrats on your ribbon and hope you can spend some more time with us to help heal. Best wishes....


Thanks so much, Jed. Thanks for the congrats. I can't tell you how nervous I've been this last while worrying if I could do anything to get back to a form of normality.
I've always loved this site and I'll be staying as long as I can.

Love and thanks. xx
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
Olympus 8mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko Digital ED Fisheye PRO Lens
 04/19/2023 10:34:56 AM
So sorry for your loss.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D850
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR
 04/19/2023 10:14:42 AM
So sorry for your loss. It's the hardest thing in the world to not be able to be anything but there. Congrats on your ribbon and hope you can spend some more time with us to help heal. Best wishes....
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 04/19/2023 09:53:38 AM
Oh! I'm so very sad about your loss, Irene my friend.

I'm happy that you're getting back into the swing of life. *hugging you closely and swaying gently back and forth*
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 04/19/2023 09:06:55 AM
Congratulations, I remember a few years back you were a favorite of mine. Welcome back!!!!
My regret for your lose, I hope you will feel better and take care of yourself.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 04/19/2023 03:12:31 AM
Originally posted by Neat:
Originally posted by IreneM:
Originally posted by Neat:
Was going to comment that this could be only you, but I haven’t seen you around for awhile, anyway, it got my second highest vote, lovely as usual.

And long time no see :)


Thanks Anita xx, if you check my Photographer's Comments you'll see why I haven't been around.


Awww I just read your notes. I'm sorry for your loss, what a heartache. I hope you can start posting again, missed you being around here.


Thanks Anita, it feels good to be back and I'll be doing my best to keep around this place xx
Canon Canon 1d x Mark II
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 FG HSM Art
 04/19/2023 03:03:23 AM
Originally posted by IreneM:
Originally posted by Neat:
Was going to comment that this could be only you, but I haven’t seen you around for awhile, anyway, it got my second highest vote, lovely as usual.

And long time no see :)


Thanks Anita xx, if you check my Photographer's Comments you'll see why I haven't been around.


Awww I just read your notes. I'm sorry for your loss, what a heartache. I hope you can start posting again, missed you being around here.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 04/19/2023 03:02:53 AM
Originally posted by roz:
I'm so sorry for your loss Irene .. and thankyou for sharing with us .. xxx

your gift will never leave you .. it just took a little break while you went though what I can imagine would have been one of the most difficult times of your life ...

The "The Dusk" is so you .. and so perfect ..

many congratulations on the ribbon ..

I'll look forward to seeing your magic here in more challenges ..

once again .. condolences on your loss .. my heart really does go out to you .. xx


Thanks so much for your kind words, Roz. I'd love to give you a hug xx
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
OM System 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED
 04/19/2023 02:44:29 AM
I'm so sorry for your loss Irene .. and thankyou for sharing with us .. xxx

your gift will never leave you .. it just took a little break while you went though what I can imagine would have been one of the most difficult times of your life ...

The "The Dusk" is so you .. and so perfect ..

many congratulations on the ribbon ..

I'll look forward to seeing your magic here in more challenges ..

once again .. condolences on your loss .. my heart really does go out to you .. xx

Message edited by author 2023-04-19 02:44:51.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 04/19/2023 01:01:46 AM
Originally posted by Neat:
Was going to comment that this could be only you, but I haven’t seen you around for awhile, anyway, it got my second highest vote, lovely as usual.

And long time no see :)


Thanks Anita xx, if you check my Photographer's Comments you'll see why I haven't been around.
Canon Canon 1d x Mark II
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 FG HSM Art
 04/19/2023 12:05:57 AM
Was going to comment that this could be only you, but I haven’t seen you around for awhile, anyway, it got my second highest vote, lovely as usual.

And long time no see :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 04/18/2023 11:47:17 AM
Oh so clever! I never would have thought of this.

And the colors are fabulous.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon Z5
Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 AF
 04/17/2023 10:15:33 AM
I have always found glass to be so interesting. You have made it even more so. Good luck.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR
 04/16/2023 12:48:08 PM
Heavy dark areas seem at odds. A much lower opacity might suffice. GL.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/15/2023 05:08:25 PM
My pick for yellow in this challenge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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