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Fri Oct 30, 2009, 7:35 PM

Life can be full of little surprises. I had entered a local contest with the Indianapolis Star news. They asked for individuals to send in photos of Indianapolis Indiana. They were using a viewers voting criteria and a judge selecting criteria to pick the photos that would be used in the book they would be publishing. Of course I thought I would trough my hat in and sent in numerous photos. According to the star news almost 9000 photos were sent in. On wed they had the book release. I figured that if nothing else I would get to experience a book release. (note nothing like the movies but fun) Upon my arrival I was looking over the book and on the last page was one of my photos. Damn not only did I get a photo in the book but I received a full page.

Ok I was thrilled to say the least and I am very thank full. What I found funny was that I went out and tried to get all artistic (you know what I mean) with my photo. Had a great time and was able to learn some new things and got some great shots. Then the photo selected was a quick shot of my daughter and a Baby raccoon taken in the back yard. (raccoon 1 in gallery) I could not think of anything else but keep it simple.

I never thought that I would get a photo in any book , but I now have bragging rights. Then I checked my e-mail and I had received a request from a Alumni internet paper requesting to use one of my photos in the upcoming month. Ok not earth shattering, but a week of great little surprises. Now If the Lottery will just top the week off !!!!!!

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I live just south of Indianapolis Indiana in Center Grove. I am married with a daughter that is 13 and a 19 year old son. The most demanding member of the family is my dog coco. (a Papillon)

I am a very amatur photographer, and love taking Photos. I dream of upgrading to the canon 50d with SI lenses. However for now lfe is getting in the way. (if you want to send me one I will be more then happy to accept, yea I know, Just kidding)

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Current Residence: Greenwood, Indiana, USA
Interests: Photogarphy, golf, fishing
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~Tiapolonia Oct 30, 2009, 8:53:29 AM

Thank You very much

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~ricky4 Oct 22, 2009, 9:26:27 AM

Many thx for the watch Alan!

Much appreciated!

~zesh4n Oct 21, 2009, 10:47:47 AM

quick question, i tried what you do with the reflections.... on thing stumps me........ how do you do the reflections lol?

~Furwe Oct 21, 2009, 5:45:34 PM

I have been using a Deep (depth) Black tub. The black seems to act as a mirror. Then I place what ever background behind the tub but tilt it down some to get the most coverage. When I am messing with solid color back grounds. I just get construction paper that has a floesent tone ($1.00) The tub can be as simple as a paint tray. Also besure to use one light directly on the background. Hope this helps keep me updated on you results. I would also suggest that if you know any nurses or Docs see about getting an IV bag and the tube (empty). It has a control that allows you to control the flow of the drip.

~zesh4n Oct 22, 2009, 6:49:58 AM

thanks alot! ill try it out as soon as i can, i do know a doctor so ill see what happens

and yes i will definatly keep you updated

~zesh4n Nov 5, 2009, 11:25:51 AM

hey just to let you know my attempts didnt go so well, as i had to manual focus, as i use a D40 and my macro lens cant auto-focus on it.

but i found out another way of reflecting the light so if that goes right, ill let you know.

*Guard-of-the-Citadel Oct 9, 2009, 6:14:58 PM

I thank you so much for the watch, my new friend! I am honored!

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*Guard-of-the-Citadel Oct 3, 2009, 6:47:08 PM

Hello neighbor! Thanks so much for the fave! I have a lot of nature/animal photography in my gallery, if you like that kind of thing! I have more photos to upload in the next few days, as a matter of fact. Come back by if you would like, my gallery door is always open!