I have been practicing and learning Photography for well over the last twenty years. Our first SLR was a Canon Rebel EOS Elan. We currently have two Digital Cameras, both canons a Rebel Xsi and a EOS 5Dmkii along with several interchangeable lens. I have the greatest admiration for those who consistently photograph great pictures and try to learn their tricks of the trade. I am forever striving to be better and to figure out where I fall short. I have learned a lot while a member of FAR and still continue to learn. I do my best to help others when I can and learn from those that I can. I appreciate honest straightforward reviews from those who are geniuniely striving to help. I dislike attacking and negative reviews from those who feel they must find fault whether it exists or not. I prefer more positive reviewing, pointing out the good and suggesting correction for anything I see that can be improved, in my opinion, of course.
Snopaw :
The Funny Signs voting booth is open under the Contest Tab. If you want a good laugh go read the entries they are hilarious
Snopaw :
There is a post in the forum today that brought to light that not all members are aware of the Voting Booth. All Premier Members are allowed and even encouraged to vote in all the contests except for the ones decided by the committee. If you have entered a contest you receive a notification, but if you don't enter, you can still vote even though you don't receive a notification.:)
VOTING BOOTH
FanArtReview wrote to Snopaw :
Congratulations! Nessebar, Bulgaria won the contest "Framed Photo Contest"
Sange : Fantabulous shot Miss Shirley!
March 16 at 1:29AM
eileen0204 : Woohoo. Great piece!
March 16 at 9:23AM
Imagine Life : Congrats, a well deserved win!! :)
March 16 at 9:55AM
avmurray : Congratulations ! Well deserved win.
March 16 at 2:34PM
Michael Whitson : Congrats my friend. An incredible piece.
March 16 at 4:01PM
Snopaw : Thanks everyone for the congrats and great comments! My husband was the one who spotted this and hollered for me to come and shoot. I am sure I was outside the ruins stalking some flowers, lol :))
March 16 at 11:36PM
donkeyoatey : Huge congrats on a well deserved win!
March 17 at 10:25AM
Levon7 : Terrific win, lovely image. Congrats to you!
March 17 at 1:31PM
stik551 : OMG I'm so happy for you . It was a stunning photograph.
June 5 at 8:53PM
stik551 : congratulations!
July 19 at 9:50AM
tdragonfly : Congratulations on all FOUR contest wins! That is impressive to win them all on one day.
July 25 at 3:42AM
farmgramma : Thank-you so much snopaw for sending a reply with all your info. I really appreciate. FG
August 8 at 8:38PM
Regina E.H-Ariel : congrats for your price and this fantastic shot
August 17 at 7:06PM
FanArtReview wrote to Snopaw :
Congratulations! Jin Mao Tower won the contest "Unexpected Angles Photo Contest"
Sange : That shot just spinned me right round miss Shirley! Well done, YIPPEEEE and CONGRATS! =)
February 23 at 1:17AM
cleo85 : Congratulations!!!
February 23 at 12:36PM
Snopaw : Thanks everyone, it was quite a thrill, especially since it wasn't a flower :))
February 23 at 3:48PM
Levon7 : Congrats for the great win!!
February 23 at 4:16PM
avmurray : Congratulations !
February 24 at 6:37AM
eileen0204 : Wonderful achievement, congratulations!
February 24 at 7:34AM
manicowl : Outstanding what a shot.
February 25 at 9:01AM
Snopaw : Thank you, thank you, I appreciate the great comments!!
February 25 at 11:43AM
SteveANH : Spectacular image and a well deserved win! Congratulations!
February 25 at 5:10PM
pattigirl : Congratulations! Beautiful image!
March 17 at 6:54AM
FanArtReview wrote to Snopaw :
Congratulations! Double Sunshine won the contest "Flowers Photography Contest"
Clyde B. : Nice job Shirley, a beautiful piece of photographic artwork!!
June 11 at 1:13AM
avmurray : You are so clever with your Peruvians. Congratulations !!
June 11 at 4:02AM
donkeyoatey : Lovely piece, congratulations!
June 11 at 6:04AM
Snopaw : Thanks everybody, I am lucky to have these beauties grow right in my yard :)
June 11 at 11:28AM
helena6052 : Congratulations! well deserved.
June 11 at 1:34PM
willie : Congratulations! Your winning this does not surprise me at all. I remember when you posted it and I knew then you would win!
June 11 at 4:02PM
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September 22 at 1:36PM
Heungyoul Yin : Your photos are very creative and impressive.
November 2 at 1:38PM
eileen0204 : Congrats Snopaw!!
November 30 at 7:56PM
FanArtReview wrote to Snopaw :
Congratulations! Iris and Cala Lilies won the contest "Nature In Black and White"
ducilla : A truly wonderful image!.Congratulations on a well deserved win! dennis
May 20 at 2:08AM
wendyroby : Congratulations on winning the comp. It was a fabulous photo and you definitely deserved to win. Wendy
May 20 at 7:29AM
Jorge Gaete : Congratulations on a well done photography.
May 20 at 8:55AM
hekartstudio : Kudos to you on first place. Nicely done-HEK
May 20 at 11:07AM
fila4 : Congratulations!
May 20 at 12:22PM
avmurray : What a lovely photo. Congratulations !!
May 20 at 1:05PM
old man bob : Congratulations on your win very beautiful picture. You deserved it.
May 20 at 1:54PM
phil1950 : Congrats! well done
May 20 at 7:33PM
fotofriend : CONGRATULATIONS on your win! Well deserved - it is indeed a beautiful shot in b&w.
May 21 at 4:08AM
Lndslmn : Well deserved. Beautiful piece
May 21 at 6:24AM
havinfun : Very beautiful shot. Congratulations on your win.
May 21 at 10:57AM
Snopaw : Thanks so much to everyone. I really appreciate all the congrats and kind words. We just got back from Alaska, what a great surprise :)) Shirley
May 21 at 12:21PM
FanArtReview wrote to Snopaw :
Congratulations! Unique Gerber won the contest "Not Natural Anymore"
avmurray : Congratulations. Well dserved. :)Annie
July 22 at 1:07AM
Kikaspics : Congrats!! A lovely bit work and so well deserved. Kika.
July 22 at 2:29AM
donkeyoatey : Congratulations..a truly lovely picture!
July 22 at 8:44PM
dodgement : I think your Petersburg pic should of won the competition, It was far better than the ones in front of you.
July 25 at 7:30PM
chickadee : Congrats on a well deserved win!!
August 21 at 11:00AM
miesu : Congratulations on your win. It is a stunning photo.
December 17 at 11:18AM
FanArtReview wrote to Snopaw :
Congratulations! Truly a Spring Bouquet won the contest "Flowers Photography Contest"
ducilla : Congratulations ! You ARE the "Flower Queen"... Even on vacation you win...D.
May 18 at 1:23AM
Keri Harrish : Beautiful picture! Congrats :)
May 18 at 1:32AM
mnmcarta : Congrats to winning first! Very well deserved :)
May 18 at 7:14AM
Sinbaddd : Congrats, well deserved win. Sinbadd
May 18 at 12:04PM
Debdog : Look what happened when you weren't looking! Congratulations - Hope you are having a great time!
May 18 at 12:07PM
FanArtReview wrote to Snopaw :
Congratulations! Shipwreck near Roatan won the contest "Seascape Photography Contest"
MadoriKind Images : Congradulations. Such an amazing piece of work. It's VERY VERY good and it won for good reason!
April 10 at 1:00AM
ducilla : Well deserved winner !! A great image..D
April 10 at 2:07AM
suffolkbrian : stunning shot of shipwreck,deserved to win
April 10 at 2:34AM
donkeyoatey : Congratulations..lovely picture! Donkeyoatey
April 10 at 6:43AM
kylaalex9 : Congratulations on your win. Such an amazing photo! kylaalex9.
April 10 at 8:01AM
shiloh106 : Congrats! Beautiful pic :)
April 10 at 10:49AM
emeraldheart : Great work,Congratulations.
April 10 at 11:32AM
ElaineHunter : congratulations, a great photo
April 10 at 11:48AM
Snopaw : Thanks to everyone, I appreciate the kind remarks! I have learned a lot over my years on FAR, never ignore the great advise you get here!! Shirley
April 10 at 4:29PM
JenniLynnPhotography : Congratulations on the first place win!! Amazing photo...you are very talented!! :0)
April 12 at 11:39PM
FanArtReview wrote to Snopaw :
Congratulations! Three Clydesdales and a Donkey is the new Mixed Media Photograph of the Month!
donkeyoatey : Congratulations! great picture, deserved win! Donkeyoatey
February 22 at 6:20AM
Echo7 : Very well done. It was an excellent image & thoroughly deserved to win. Congratulations =D
February 22 at 8:02AM
ducilla : Congratulations Shirley!..Well deserved win. Dennis
February 22 at 11:07AM
Snopaw : Thanks everyone, I really appreciate the very kind words :))
February 22 at 1:20PM
AmbienceStudio : Congratulations on such awesome work. It was sure a winner. Love your talent.
February 22 at 4:07PM
PixelArtisan : Shirley...this image is well deserving of the recognition. Congratulations...it is a truly impressive and beautiful effort. Russ Cleversley
February 23 at 10:29AM
hekartstudio : Congratulations! A pleasing and unified composition-HEK
February 24 at 10:56AM
Snopaw : Thanks so much, means alot to get your kind congrats :))
February 24 at 10:45PM
Max Eac : Your work is so beautiful, so evocative, so hopeful. I really do need to spend more time with it. thank you so much.
March 23 at 9:39PM
FanArtReview wrote to Snopaw :
Congratulations! Arches NP won the contest "Nature In Black and White"
ducilla : Congratulations Shirley!..Well deserved win for a excellent photo!..D.
February 12 at 12:46AM
A. Cawley : Congratulations! Beautiful photo :)
February 12 at 4:31AM
donkeyoatey : Way to go, and congratulations, lovely picture! Donkeyoatey
February 12 at 7:42AM
Echo7 : Stunning image & a well worthy winner. Even more credit as you best some excellent entries. Well done
February 12 at 12:34PM
emeraldheart : Congratulations Shirley!! Excellent photo.Monica
February 12 at 3:11PM
hekartstudio : Congratualtions! A symphony of design-HEK
February 12 at 4:48PM
Snopaw : Thanks to everybody! Really brought a smile to my face, and studio lights I have wanted are now on order, lol. Thanks again!!
February 12 at 11:05PM
FanArtReview wrote to Snopaw :
Congratulations! The November winner of the Recognized Artist reward.
ducilla : A perfect choice for this award!.. Congratulations on a very well deserved honor!...Dennis
November 11 at 11:04AM
Jorge Gaete : Beauty by any other name is just beauty' Congratulations well deserved.
November 11 at 11:12AM
MoonWillow : Yeahhhhh! Congratulations, Shirley!Well deserved, my friend :) Shawn
November 11 at 1:09PM
aprilg40 : CONGRATULATIONS YOU DESERVE IT. GREAT WORK. HURRAY.
November 11 at 2:03PM
DeeZ : Congratulations!
November 11 at 2:49PM
PetaPan35 : YAY! Congratulations to you, Shirley, this is very well deserved and I am so pleased to see your work recognised in this way :-) Cheers, Peta :-)
November 11 at 3:35PM
emeraldheart : Congratulations!!!! Shirley, So happy to see this go to you.Well deserved.Monica
November 11 at 3:37PM
donkeyoatey : This is more than deserved..I am so glad! Donkeyoatey
November 11 at 4:45PM
PixelArtisan : Shirley...sometimes hard work pays off!! This is a very deserving recognition. Congratulations. I has to be inspiring ...soooo... get busy!! Russ Cleversley
November 12 at 9:03AM
seshadri_sreenivasan : Congratulations on a well deserved recognition. You capture simple things / moments in life so well.
November 12 at 10:56AM
fila4 : Cogratulations!
November 12 at 2:03PM
Dazzleme : Well deserved award Shirley! Congrats! It is about time don't you think? lol
November 12 at 7:27PM
Yojo : Congratulations your work has been oustanding.
November 12 at 8:22PM
joli : Congrats on your fantastic win.
November 12 at 8:35PM
Robin Gillow : Congrats. So well deserved!
November 12 at 10:36PM
virginian : Congratulations!
November 13 at 8:54PM
RagsAuggie : Congratulations Well deserved!
November 14 at 12:29AM
belgrano : Congratulations
November 14 at 9:48AM
Personify : Congratulations
January 28 at 7:08AM
Snopaw :
The sun is shining and peace has returned to FAR, it is a great day!
Snopaw :
Happy Valentine's Day to everyone. Remember to appreciate all that you love and enjoy.
Snopaw :
"Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless"
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