I'd been taking pictures on vacation for years, not ever knowing what I was doing,not getting pictures that I liked,and being too pre-occupied (with first my dance/choreographer career, and then music, which continues today as a teacher and performer), to try to really learn something. The change came, as it did for so many people, with my first digital camera, which I acquired several years ago. Finally I started getting somewhat closer to what I wanted.
filly421 :
Nice to have come in second place in the Unexpected Angles Contest.
Sange : Congrats Phyllis! Love that shot girl and miss having you around! Bravo!
March 16 at 10:04AM
FanArtReview wrote to filly421 :
Congratulations! Breaking Through won the contest "Colors Are Everywhere Photo Contest"
bellamahri : Congratulations! Beautiful shot of the sculpture.
March 9 at 3:23AM
Life is but a dream. : ha ha ha....told you, didn't I?!?! Congratulations Filly it was gorgeous.
March 9 at 6:40AM
Tony B : This is one of my favs on the FAR look at me list.
March 9 at 7:22AM
donkeyoatey : Congratulations on a well deserved win! Donkeyoatey
March 9 at 8:28AM
Sange : Woo Hoo! Congrats Phyllis! Well deserved!
March 9 at 9:02AM
filly421 : Oh how great! So excited and happy to have won the Colors Are Everywhere contest!
March 9 at 1:33PM
helvi2 : Congratulations, On your well deserved win Fiily! :o)
March 9 at 1:44PM
EvaB : Fantastic photo, congrats!
March 9 at 3:24PM
Tellust : congrats
March 9 at 5:17PM
yourbren : Congratulations Phyllis! Beautiful image and very well deserved.
March 9 at 10:17PM
marieann green : Congratulations. A well deserved win. Beautiful shot.
March 10 at 12:49AM
filly421 : Thanks so much everyone.
March 10 at 12:57AM
adr1an : congratulations on your win phyliss-well thought out & executed shot!!
March 10 at 8:39AM
filly421 :
So happy to have won the "For the Birds" contest. The picture was a bit of an experiment for me, so I'm gratified people vorted. Thanks to all who voted.
Life is but a dream. : Hi there filly421 - Congratulations on your win, great post camera processing work. Loved it.
February 17 at 1:48AM
filly421 : Hi Olga. Thanks so much. Phyllis
February 17 at 9:22AM
donkeyoatey : congrats on the win..very nice heron!
February 17 at 10:36AM
filly421 : Thanks donkeyoatey.
February 17 at 11:47AM
Skyangel02 : Congratulations.
February 17 at 10:54PM
filly421 : Thanks Skyangel.
February 17 at 11:10PM
filly421 :
So happy to have won the Twisted and Tangled contest!!
filly421 : Thanks so much. I was especially pleased with this win.
December 17 at 10:16AM
dodgement : Congrats On the tangle win, Knew you would win it straight away. Voted & Merry Christmas.
December 25 at 7:40AM
filly421 : Thanks Roger.
December 26 at 6:52PM
filly421 :
Thank you to all who voted for my entry to the clouds contest. I'm so pleased to have won.
Sange : Yeah you Phyllis! Great shot! Yipppeeeee!
December 12 at 1:30AM
MGTF Blue : SO glad you won, it was me who commented "Quite simply this is the best picture in the contest."
December 12 at 3:03AM
donkeyoatey : Good for you!! Congratulations!
December 12 at 8:59AM
filly421 : Thank you all for the congrats!
December 12 at 9:49AM
sweetdweems : congrats! it was a great pic!
December 12 at 10:34AM
filly421 : Thanks so much.
December 13 at 12:54AM
Cassandra01 : Awesome shot as always!
December 13 at 6:48AM
filly421 :
I won the cars photography (e) contest by one vote! Excited to win.
Echo7 : I'm extremely happy for you Filly. It was a fantastic entry well worth the win. You had my vote.
December 1 at 8:40AM
filly421 : Thank you Keri, Echo and donkeyoatey!
December 1 at 9:59AM
ducilla : A well deserved win for sure!
December 1 at 12:08PM
helvi2 : Congrats My Friend! Your car shot was SUPER! :o)
December 1 at 11:36PM
filly421 : Thank you all so much. The congratulations feel as good as winning the contest.
December 2 at 12:19AM
the rhatzz : Well Done a Great Photo
December 2 at 1:58AM
Jean A Cormier : Congratulations on the contest win!
December 2 at 9:03PM
No One Special : Congratulations! Extraordinary photograph, so nicely framed.
December 4 at 4:00PM
filly421 :
Happy to have won both Man Touched Landschapes contests, C and F.
Cassandra01 : Congrats Phyllis! Both really great shots!
November 24 at 7:21AM
MoonWillow : Congratulations, filly!!
November 24 at 7:49AM
donkeyoatey : congratulations to you!
November 24 at 9:24AM
avmurray : Well Done Filly !
November 24 at 9:46AM
filly421 : Thanks so much!
November 24 at 10:15AM
Art images by lois : congratulations on the wind turbines. good photography. Lois Johnson.
November 24 at 11:38AM
cynnocence : Congrats, and especially for the proficiency.
November 24 at 1:55PM
blairwacha : Congratulations, Phyllis!
November 24 at 5:50PM
helvi2 : I think thta's wonderful!
November 25 at 1:06AM
Life is but a dream. : That's wonderful filly, congratulations on both wins in contest C and contest F.
November 25 at 9:44PM
Life is but a dream. : That's wonderful filly, congratulations on both wins in contest C and contest F.
November 25 at 9:48PM
filly421 : Thanks for your congratulations!
November 26 at 12:41AM
FanArtReview wrote to filly421 :
Congratulations on winning the Reviewing Competition and for being selected as a Recognized Reviewer!
Tony B : Congratulations my dear, well deserved. Your thorough reviews have impressed us and helped us in our craft to become a better artist.
October 19 at 10:39AM
avmurray : Congratulations ! So well deserved.
October 19 at 11:14AM
donkeyoatey : You certainly earned this!
October 19 at 11:23AM
chrissie. : Many congratulations!
October 19 at 11:32AM
Cassandra01 : Congratulations Phyllis!
October 19 at 1:05PM
Angelheart : I'm so very happy that you were chosen Phyllis.You're one of the BEST!!
October 19 at 1:35PM
beppe47 : Congratulations Phyllis. Well deserved win
October 19 at 5:06PM
ckbesq : All of those most excellent reviews paid off! A big congratulations!
October 19 at 5:22PM
GaliaG : Congratulation and well done
October 19 at 5:55PM
Life is but a dream. : Congratulations again filly, great news, your reviews are a breath of fresh air.
October 19 at 6:34PM
PixelArtisan : Hi Filly, it is always so refreshing to receive a little recognition. Congratulations. Reviewing is a labor of love. Thoughtful reviews take...well...thought. Sometimes it is difficult to find the right words but, exceptional reviewers always do find them. Russ Cleversley
October 19 at 7:05PM
eileen0204 : So well deserved Phyllis... congrats!!
October 19 at 7:10PM
Sange : Congrats Phyllis Girlie! Woot Woot!
October 19 at 7:41PM
SemiSarah : Congrats :) Sitting here smiling...about your previous post, lol. Jealous, uh huh. :P Great job on your reviews! And I can't wait for some Yosemite pics, I had the pleasure of driving by, and waving, ha!
October 19 at 10:03PM
marieann green : Congratulation o a well deserved win. Always enjoy your reviews
October 20 at 1:00AM
the rhatzz : Congrats. You give great reviews, :-)
October 20 at 6:34AM
seshadri_sreenivasan : Congratulations!It's always heartening to read your positive critiques!
October 20 at 9:44AM
Catherine1970 : congrats! very well done!! cathy
October 20 at 3:16PM
cleo85 : Congratulations on this well earned honor.
October 21 at 11:10AM
adr1an : doubly well done gal & huge congrats to you!
October 21 at 12:37PM
Nervafilip : Congratulations Phyllis! Well done!!
October 21 at 12:43PM
pfemd : Awesome Phyllis!! You not only write a great review but your undauntingly positive attitude has gotten me through some down days. Congratulations on your well-deserved win!!
October 21 at 10:14PM
filly421 : Thank you so much everyone! I appreciate your congratulations.
October 23 at 1:02AM
Rustyroy : Congratulations! You encourage others giving them great constructive ideas.
October 27 at 1:58PM
paradisenz : Congratulations, well done, and well deserved.
October 30 at 4:45AM
filly421 :
I won a member-sponsored landscape contest A by just one vote! Lucky me. blairwacha was right behind. But he won three other of the other landscape contests so i don't feel bad.
blairwacha : Oh, come on, Phyllis, you should feel really bad. This is the second time you've beat me by one vote, haha! Great photo and well deserved win for you!
October 13 at 12:52AM
Happy Snappy : Well done everyone! It wasn't my week but as long as someone votes for me I'm a happy Happy :)
October 13 at 4:21AM
Cassandra01 : Very well done Phyllis! I think this week was so very hard because there were so many outstanding photos. You should be very proud!
October 13 at 7:32AM
filly421 : Thanks everyone! Blair...hee-hee.
October 13 at 11:00AM
filly421 :
I'm so excited that I won the "Something Funny" contest. I'm glad people thought this was funny! Thanks to all who voted.
Cyeseye : Congratulations!
October 8 at 3:57PM
donkeyoatey : It was great fun! Congratulations!
October 8 at 5:07PM
filly421 : Thanks Cyeseye, donkeyoatey and photowhisper!
October 11 at 12:39AM
filly421 :
I'm really pleased that "Moon Jelly" came in third place in the September Nature Black and White contest.
Happy Snappy : Well done Phyllis! I loved it when I reviewed it.
September 30 at 7:14AM
ducilla : It is a wonderful image! And taken under difficult conditions too!!!Congrats....dennis
September 30 at 12:15PM
filly421 : Thanks Happy Snappy and ducilla!
October 1 at 10:10AM
filly421 :
I'm happy I won the "At a Distance" contest. Thanks to all you who voted for the picture.
Happy Snappy : Well done Phyllis. It was a really good entry and portrayed the sense of distance so well.
September 12 at 1:51PM
filly421 : Thanks Happy Snappy!
September 12 at 2:59PM
donkeyoatey : Just a lovely picture..made me wantto pack up and go! LOL!
September 12 at 10:02PM
Sange : Woooo Hoo! Congrats Phyllis! A fine shot!
September 14 at 10:18AM
filly421 : Thanks donkeyoatey and Sandra.
September 14 at 12:00PM
blairwacha : That was a wonderful photo, Phyllis, a well deserved win!!
September 16 at 7:23PM
filly421 : Thanks Blair.
September 16 at 11:59PM
marieann green : Congratulations! A well deserved win
September 18 at 1:43AM
filly421 : Thanks Marieann.
September 18 at 1:27PM
filly421 :
pfemd : Phyllis--I am so happy for you. You definitely had my vote as you are one of the most helpful and reliable reviewers. I am glad you are getting the recognition you deserve!! Bravo!!!! Paula
July 22 at 6:55AM
filly421 : Thanks so much Paula!
July 22 at 11:45AM
FanArtReview wrote to filly421 :
Congratulations on winning the Reviewing Competition.
david F : oh so well done Phyllis and it dosnt surprise me in the least , your review are always so good , so concise so encouraging and so detailed , without a doubt you really deserve this
July 20 at 2:58AM
avmurray : Congratulations Phyllis !!!
July 20 at 4:39AM
cabcaster : Hi there. May I congratulate you on your fine win. Well done that lady. Roy :0)
July 20 at 5:02AM
phil1950 : Congrats! well done.
July 20 at 5:26AM
KooLady : Congratulations on your win
July 20 at 7:50AM
filly421 : This is my lucky month. Many thanks to the reviewing panel for this, and lots of thanks for the congratulations. So happy.
July 20 at 8:54AM
Reuven Azachi : Your reviews are always thorough and thoughtful. Well deserved win Filly!
July 20 at 11:48AM
Intrepid : Congratulations. I am glad that i nominated you. I like your reviews.
July 20 at 11:48AM
adr1an : well done phyllis-a well deserved award!
July 20 at 11:58AM
beppe47 : Congratulations phyllis. You really deserved this win.
July 20 at 2:33PM
filly421 : Thanks so much everyone.
July 20 at 6:55PM
Sange : CONGRATULATIONS Phyllis! You know I am so PROUD of you! You were one of the first I met here and had the pleasure of actually speaking to on the phone. You are sweet and kind. You take a lot of time on reviewing all our shots... I like your in depth and helpful reviews. Well deserved win Phyllis! Congrats my friend! BRAVO!
July 20 at 7:04PM
filly421 : Thanks so much Sandra. Except for one other person, you're the only one I've ever talked to in real life from FAR. That time you helped me with Lightroom has been sooo useful. Thanks again. Your words are music to my ears.
July 20 at 9:06PM
cleo85 : Congratulations! A very well deserved honor. It is always a pleasure to recieve one of your throuought and helpful reviews.
July 20 at 10:18PM
ckbesq : Good for you, Phyllis, and not surprising as you truly write great, detailed reviews!
July 20 at 11:52PM
Tony B : Excellent my dear, congratulations!
July 21 at 6:40AM
Angelheart : Congrats Phyllis! you truly deserved this!!
July 21 at 9:43PM
cynnocence : Very well done my friend.
August 31 at 2:09AM
filly421 :
I'm happy that "A Walk in the Rainforest" received second place in the July "Seeing Green" contest. So gratifying that it was picked.
avmurray : Congratulations Filly. It was a lovely and green photo.
July 17 at 3:31PM
blairwacha : Phyllis, I left a really long reply on your Tenaya Lake photo, Please take a few minutes to look at it.
July 17 at 4:02PM
filly421 : Thanks so much!
July 18 at 12:10PM
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