Ted...the Iris painting is gorgeous!!!.. you are so nice to say you painted it just for me...I'm flattered that you said that. I have done one painting of a butterfly which I will post, but I'v been busy gardening, doing my usual Fall cleanup of the perenials; the spring flowers will appreciate that. Thanks.. I always enjoy hearing from you, Ted.. regards Marie

Ted..thanks for your recent comments. I'm always flattered by your comments. Best wishes, Marie

Ted, Wonderul paintings. It must be particularly rewarding to capture the perfect beauty of a flower knowing it will never wither. You asked about the lighting on the fountain grass bloom--I waited for the low, late afternoon light to illuminiate it from the back.

It is always a pleasure to view your gallery. Regards, Barbara

Hi Ted...so nice to know that you are an avid flower gardener like myself. No, you definately did not bore me with your response. I loved to hear about all the beautiful flowers you are planning and planting for next spring and summer. It sounds like you will have a gorgeous, delicious smelling garden with those roses. Yes, we will have to get thru the winter first, but spring will come and we'll be ready. sincerly, your friend , Marie

Ted,,sorry I looked your painting again, and its a Rhododendrum, not clemantis.Very beautiful! Marie

Ted...your waterscapes are wonderful, but the painting that "blew me away" was the lastest one added..those gorgeous flowes, I think "clemantis?" Wow. Wonderful..! Regards, Marie

Ted...your talent for painting is amazing. You must know that your work is unlike any that I have seen on this site. You are a pro. Do you teach painting, if not, you should. I really am so pleased that I can see such wonderful watercolor paintings And with my favorite subject. FLOWERS. Keep them coming...I love your gallery!!. Best Regards, Marie

Hi Ted,
thank you for your interest. If the mussel with a flashlight has lighted up from the back.
Lia ;D

Hi again Ted... Your new paintings are absolutely wonderful. How could I forget that you also paint in watercolor. You are extremly talented! Beautiful work. I am your #1 fan. lol..Best regards Marie

Hi Ted..I'v painted your blue/purple flower that I loved. I'v just posted it to my gallery and I wanted you to be the first to see it. I hope you like it. I absolutely loved painting it. Thank you so much. I just saw you have some photos that I had not seen yet, so I'm heading up to your gallery. From my quick look on my way to leave you this comment, you have some gorgeous photos. I'll be back after I browse your wonderful gallery. Thanks again, Ted.. Marie

Came to visit again and just love the "Cat being a cat" photos. Reminds me of my mother's beautiful cat Puma. Your artwork is exquisite, are they watercolors. Suse

Ted, I went directly to your gallery as soon as I logged on and saw your new additions. I love the 1st purple flower and left a comment. I love purple and blue flowers, the are rarer than most flowers. "the color purple" lol Thanks for thinking of me and leaving the comment tonight. Best regards Marie

Ted here I am again. went back to your gallery tonight to enjoy all over again. Thanks for your comments on my garden and paintings. Regards Marie

Ted, my first visit to your gallery. Your paintings seem to be watercolour and they are absolutely wonderful. Such talent you have. I also love your photos of flowers and the scene with alot of birds flying in the sunset. I left a comment on that one. But your paintings I enjoyed the most because I also paint in watercolour. I'd love to know if they are indeed watercolour. Marie

GREAT GALLERY,KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

Hi Ted, Made it back for a closer look at your flower paintings. Watercolors or are you using some other medium? You've done a marvelous job of capturing the beauty of your subjects. Again, thanks for sharing your work. Barbara

Hallo Ted,

ich bin absolut begeistert von Deinen neuen Bildern !
Klasse!!!

Liebe Grüße aus dem Tal der Loreley,
Sonja

Your flower paintings are beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!! Thanks for sharing such wonderful work. Barbara

wow, have you paint all this beautiful Flowers? Fantastatic, find no words for those marvellous pictures (and think my english is terrible, sorry ;D).
Lia

Ted, Thank you for the wonderful comments on my photos. To answer your question, I do not have photo shop. I'm positive I would not know how to use it if I did have it! Therefore, my photos really just have minor edits.

Hello to you too young man, Thanks for your comments. And you are right about B/W photos. I want to start taking them again with the old AE1.
Susan

Hi Ted, allways glad to see new excellent pictures in your gallery.
They are great!
Regards Lia

hi Ted,
i have enjoyed revisiting your gallery1 wonderfil pics and i like the variety.its a blast.;]
linda

Ted,
Love the new additions to your gallery! They are are so colorful and beautuiful!Thanks for sharing them.

Love your gallery - thanks for sharing them

Hi, Ted
I thank you :D
(why don´t you add tags for your Pictures?)
Your pictures of the flowers are so nice and your gallery is really great.

Thank you for your kind comments on my profile. Your flower photos are amazing!

Hi, thanks - I´m glad to find your comment in my gallry, so I can take your´s to my favorits, cause the shots of your flowers are very, very good (sorry, my English is not so good) and the other Pictures too. Hope to see more soon. To your Question: The BW shots are scans from BW negativs. I use Photoshop and to make effects I work with "Plug ins" from Nik-Software (hope you can understand my stammering:D ).
Lia

Hi Ted. Your latest additions are great. The flowers were my weakness however all of your pictures were great viewed in slideshow. Excellent color and depth. The boats had super clarity and the colors and portraits of the Seihks Vaisakh Day were oustanding. Regards, Barbara

STUNNING SHOTS :)

Hi Ted, thanks for the compliment- that photo of me in the AOL week 10 line up is such an embarrassment, but causes much hilarity and mocking from my family!!- however, they still voted for it! LOL. I really never expected that photo to ever get into any contest, but I really don't expect to do that well cos there are much more deserving photos in the line up. But I'll enjoy it (and cringe) while it lasts! LOL
Hey, I love your new photos Ted. Really vibrant, strong colours within interesting shots. Well done.
Joan.

Hi. Great gallery with a wide variety of shots to enjoy. Hope to see more soon.

Aw, what a sweet story about your next-door neighbour's cat and you being good chums! -(but what does that say about your aftershave!! LOL) I'm sure it's as lovely as you are (your aftershave, that is!) LOL
Anyway, cat's have good taste. :o)Looking forward to seeing more of your pics soon. -Joan.

Thanks for your nice comment on my cat picture. I've seen your cat pictures on your gallery- is that black & white cat yours?- looks so cuddly with all that fur. -Joan.

mmmmm strange place again

Thanks Ted, I'll give it a go with the eyes and nose. (that was me in the pic by the way!- self-portrait!) -Joan.

Well done on your new additions, I like the hightone shots, I never seem to manage to do them this well.

You have a wonderful gallery Ted. I always enjoy looking at your fine work. Your subject matter appeals to me a lot. Keep it up.
-Joan.

Thanks for your comments on my civil war reenactment photos. Your comments are hilarious and much appreciated. D

Thanks for the comments! Mother nature gets all the credit there...I happened upon a lovely sunset in a lovely spot. Can't wait for the warmer weather to get out an enjoy even more.
You really appreciate beauty just a little bit more when you are looking at it through the lens of a camera! Nothing like chasing sunsets.
Happy Shooting,
:o) Jenn

A STUNNING GALLERY! THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL PICS.NOT A BAD APPLE IN THE BUNCH!HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU!LINDA;]

your photos are very professional...superb, really

Ted,
PA is Pennsylvania in the USA. I love looking at your pictures and some of the others from Europe because I'll probably never get to go there. Makes me feel like I'm getting a little vacation looking at them!

I really enjoyed your gallery and hope you will keep adding more pictures!

Hi Ted. You have some great bird close ups and animal shots. Do you use the 400 mm lens? Also enjoyed your flower shots and black and whites.

enjoyed your gallery.some nice pics

Goodmorning Ted;Thank you for your comments and tips. I`ll be honest my camera is away to get repaired after my son let it fall :O( So the last pictures of the clouds are actually taken from a video I`d made when I was last home,hope that is OK.Have a nice day! Greetings Anne :O)

Thank you for visiting my gallery and the tips. You have a wonderful gallery! :)

great gallery , enjoyed it very much

thanks for the comments on my gallery...You are very good..keep up the good work

Hello Ted! Thank you very much for your comments on my photos,much appreciated.I feel very honoured! I`m just playing around and having fun! Your photos are very professional - my trials with the orchids look very poor compaired to yours:O(

Hey Ted. So Cal is short for southern California. I live near Big Bear Lake about 6,000/ft. up.I use Photoshop CS3 and Aperture for Mac. The one question I have is this. Is there a reason you don't level your shots? I myself am terrible at getting a level shot. Almost always have to adjust in post. Regardless, good shooting.!!
Dave

Hey Ted. So Cal is short for southern California. I live near Big Bear Lake about 6,000/ft. up.I use Photoshop CS3 and Aperture for Mac. The one question I have is this. Is there a reason you don't level your shots? I myself am terrible at getting a level shot. Almost always have to adjust in post. Regardless, good shooting.!!
Dave

Hey man! Love your stuff. You move from color to B & W with ease. Good eye for composition. What software do you use for digital? Just curious.
Dave

thanks for the comment great gallery lets see more please

Wow- what a fabulous collection. I love those pussy cats. And the bears are amazing- the little one is so cute!
Thanks for your comment on my cat pic. Joannie.

Thanks for the comment! Loved your pics! The bears are amazing.
Thanks for sharing,
Jenn

Would like to see more of your Black and White work. The studio shots of the puppies are great. H

FROM 1 TED TO ANOTHER THANKS

Wow, amazing gallery, I have to see more Ted. D