tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post4992723662305234637..comments2023-10-29T10:45:05.154-05:00Comments on Birmingham Through My Lens: Two FountainsVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-63752261448894080372008-10-06T15:43:00.000-05:002008-10-06T15:43:00.000-05:00THey are both beautiful and beautifully captured, ...THey are both beautiful and beautifully captured, V. I prefer the bottom picture though. Somehow the sepia tone makes it look more classic.Ekihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17128624439430370669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-55816754478022833622008-10-06T00:42:00.000-05:002008-10-06T00:42:00.000-05:00Beautiful! Nicely done!Beautiful! Nicely done!Troop 1309https://www.blogger.com/profile/14569010404107571725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-48795648248632172212008-10-05T22:21:00.000-05:002008-10-05T22:21:00.000-05:00Great job, Virginia.I have taken quite a few fount...Great job, Virginia.<BR/><BR/>I have taken quite a few fountain photos and none of them came close to as beautiful as yours.Ming the Mercilesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-70889015220695873492008-10-05T18:44:00.000-05:002008-10-05T18:44:00.000-05:00Tis is the kind of imagery that is sorely missing ...Tis is the kind of imagery that is sorely missing on the island. W have the landsacpe and have beocme lazy with the architecture and sculptures. <BR/>Two great shots. The red and green is a very striking combo in the first and the bubbles bobbing in the econd are just splendid.Jane Hards Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162628972166464736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-15571672391026028562008-10-05T17:43:00.000-05:002008-10-05T17:43:00.000-05:00Two art shots, nice work!Two art shots, nice work!marleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01472265054401361817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-2548762726524841062008-10-05T04:37:00.000-05:002008-10-05T04:37:00.000-05:00Oh, Virginia, thank you so much for the fountains ...Oh, Virginia, thank you so much for the fountains and the Nocturne!!!<BR/>I have been away these last two days so I could answer you only now to thank you for your wonderful present, which I appreciate so much!Diederick Wijmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14681439137761704999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-77247295880722060582008-10-04T23:14:00.000-05:002008-10-04T23:14:00.000-05:00Beautiful photographs and music. Love the clarity ...Beautiful photographs and music. Love the clarity of that first photograph. <BR/><BR/>I left a message for Melissa on Monte Carlo DP (two days ago) and answered her question about the restaurant with the flowers.Jillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059152467099868300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-41220269026736637622008-10-04T22:26:00.000-05:002008-10-04T22:26:00.000-05:00TAg! I tagged you.TAg! I tagged you.Minghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06122680851035139956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-17007632353028142912008-10-04T20:41:00.000-05:002008-10-04T20:41:00.000-05:00Oh Joe, I mean S.T., say it isn't so!!! Flyin' on...Oh Joe, I mean S.T., say it isn't so!!! Flyin' on a jet plane to...Japan?? Thank your lucky stars for "bidness class!" Whooo eeeee, we won't be that lucky. Keep in touch. Just one glass of bubbles pour moi? I have no clue how to say "Bon Voyage" in Japanese, but you know what I mean!Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-54795552119263632642008-10-04T20:31:00.000-05:002008-10-04T20:31:00.000-05:00Ah, yes, peaceful. None to be found here, though....Ah, yes, <I>peaceful</I>. None to be found here, though. It's gonna be quickstep march instead of nocturne, Red Bull instead of sweet tea until I get out of here. Then, the aluminum tube for hours and hours and hours. We used a frequent flyer award to upgrade to biz class, so you can swill champagne to your heart's content. Then, perhaps, some peace.Bob Crowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08276510331824603844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-66339362373740207362008-10-04T19:36:00.000-05:002008-10-04T19:36:00.000-05:00nice variety of photos. The sepia image is so grea...nice variety of photos. The sepia image is so great, with the partial view outside.<BR/>I love your header image!Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13260829805068114560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-50002201444220248652008-10-04T14:50:00.000-05:002008-10-04T14:50:00.000-05:00Both of these are gorgeous! I love the perspective...Both of these are gorgeous! I love the perspective on the first one and the black and white on the second. Well done!Janet Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396294382570650966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-16857889881024869522008-10-04T13:31:00.000-05:002008-10-04T13:31:00.000-05:00M Benaut said what I was going to say. There is t...M Benaut said what I was going to say. There is tranquility in a fountain and in this music. Have a relaxing weekend!Coltrane_liveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11449241394346466734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-55253295479819708322008-10-04T12:06:00.000-05:002008-10-04T12:06:00.000-05:00What a lovely whole-ists experience you've given u...What a lovely whole-ists experience you've given us today. The Nocturne is so moving - a contemporary piece instilled with Chopin.Tashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18098034737961019226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-19822367653161170972008-10-04T11:15:00.000-05:002008-10-04T11:15:00.000-05:00Sistah!I am thrilled you stopped by for a visit. I...Sistah!<BR/>I am thrilled you stopped by for a visit. If you will frame em I will give em. I would be honored to hang out on your wall. Email me. Give the Purse Sisters a hug for me too.<BR/><BR/>Hope and Tanya, Lori, Jill and Kathleen<BR/>You are so kind to visit so often. Merci!<BR/><BR/>Emilane, Welcome. Where do you live in France?<BR/><BR/>RR, Oh dear, hope the drips don't short out you computer-ha.<BR/><BR/>M Benaut- Color me verte avec envie regarding your grand tour de France.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-68649221074346002142008-10-04T10:54:00.000-05:002008-10-04T10:54:00.000-05:00Hey Virg!What a blessing to do what you love and b...Hey Virg!<BR/>What a blessing to do what you love and be so darn good at it! <BR/>I'm thinking of printing a few for a Birmingham Wall in my house. You know I have to do things on the cheap! I could do a plaque with your picture and a sign that you're my sistah friend! :-)Dr. Rosalyn Spiveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01728981502989323380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-72327315298945317712008-10-04T10:53:00.000-05:002008-10-04T10:53:00.000-05:00Virginia,Your photos are just stunning! I have en...Virginia,<BR/>Your photos are just stunning! I have enjoyed visiting your blog on a daily basis and am so glad I have discovered your site! I especially love these fountain photos...just beautiful!Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819854679824281440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-28483801191984612022008-10-04T10:51:00.000-05:002008-10-04T10:51:00.000-05:00Gorgeous fountains. I love the top shot with the b...Gorgeous fountains. I love the top shot with the background blurred. So pretty!Tanya Breesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949602989774270159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-90630415288253394532008-10-04T09:16:00.000-05:002008-10-04T09:16:00.000-05:00This looks so real, I believe water is dripping on...This looks so real, I believe water is dripping on my keyboard! Lovely perspective.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187924454780490386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-13782493577313092152008-10-04T09:09:00.000-05:002008-10-04T09:09:00.000-05:00If you listen close enough you can here the water!...If you listen close enough you can here the water!!<BR/><BR/>Awesome!Kathleen McQueen Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14504983351252331229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-71290011811919903132008-10-04T08:34:00.000-05:002008-10-04T08:34:00.000-05:00Virginia,I am really enjoying your photographs. ...Virginia,<BR/>I am really enjoying your photographs. Since I don't get off the farm much, it is a great way to travel.<BR/>LoriLori Skooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458010787337492501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-71351492626208612402008-10-04T07:18:00.000-05:002008-10-04T07:18:00.000-05:00That is the best or better way to catch a fountain...That is the best or better way to catch a fountain. It shows the side most never see. I like it. It almost reminds me of an old Danish masterpiece done with lots of oil washes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-40355335971433161282008-10-04T06:03:00.000-05:002008-10-04T06:03:00.000-05:00So, V..I can se that you are reaching out towards ...So, V..I can se that you are reaching out towards trying to capture the essence of flowing water. You could have hours of fun capturing the changing mood around these fountains.<BR/><BR/>BTW...yr regular appearance on RuT is appreciated Tks!Chuckeroonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06933397626094422959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-11032504299375135992008-10-04T05:57:00.000-05:002008-10-04T05:57:00.000-05:00Oooh, stunning photos! Somewhere I have a photo o...Oooh, stunning photos! Somewhere I have a photo of a "spitting lion" taken in a nearby town, and maybe I'll dig and post it for you!!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00241553607254199559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-60471960342949336742008-10-04T04:32:00.000-05:002008-10-04T04:32:00.000-05:00Oh, how I love that first shot with the background...Oh, how I love that first shot with the background fountain fading into blur. I can just hear that water trickling.<BR/><BR/>Gorgeous shots as always, Virginia.Laurie Alleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460272282273523408noreply@blogger.com