The minute I saw this one I said this is Mike's style...then I looked..sure enough it is you..You set the standards.

Does the creativity ever run dry?

Yakim Peled wrote:
That is rusty? O.K. When you rub it off, send it to me. I'll put it to good use.

Happy shooting,
Yakim.



Yakim my friend, with the talent of shooters here, I'll need all I’ve' got!

Thanks!

AuntiPode wrote:
Awesome image, Mike!

Reminds me of Bobby Fisher *and* Ray Charles. No mean feat.

Thanks’ AP! I Love your analogy. You can write my shot titles any time.

CalW wrote:
Huh! That is stunning. Very nicely conceived and executed - but I guess we all expect that of you, eh?

Cal, don't let anything I do fool you. It's all I can do to keep up!

Thanks' buddy!

Steve Spencer wrote:
Hi Mike,

I really like this second shot. It has much more of your style. Great work.

Glad to hear that from you Steve! Thank you very much.

Steven Roberts wrote:
Ahhh, There you are!!! What were you doing? Trying to give everyone a chance to get their confidence up? Well that didn't work because The Master has returned!!! What can you say about this one!! Wow............Glad to see you back, we all need it including Endre who has been kicking everyone's Butt.....Sorry Endre

Steve R

I like it even more. It represents your style a bit better to me in my opinion

Steve R

Steve, it's great to see you my friend! I always appreciate you support. I was doing a bit of astrophotography there for a bit but with the recent passing of my mom, who always had a great interest and love of my photography. I felt the need to return to it once again.

As far as keeping Endre off your butts, well... I can only try my best. He is so darn good!, but without him, I think many of us would not try as hard as we do. His work is an inspiration for us all.

Thanks' again Steve, I'm glad you like the new shot.

NumberFive wrote:
I like the second take more too - the first shot has that fun novelty factor, but like the Steves were saying, this one has more style.

Hey Nick, I must agree! Thanks for the input.

m. goodwin wrote:
Pretty cool looking shot.

marty

Thanks Marty! (hugs)

zcaley wrote:
I like this shot much better. This is just cool. Great idea and well done.



So glad you like it Z. I think it came out kinda cool too Thank you.

Bill Sutherland wrote:
Do you have any bad shots to show us?



Ahh Bill,... You know you are only as good as your worst shot presented. So umm... no!

Thank you my friend.

CDalessandro wrote:
The minute I saw this one I said this is Mike's style...then I looked..sure enough it is you..You set the standards.

That just rocks Carolyn!! Thank you so much. I will keep trying to do my best.

hhski wrote:
Does the creativity ever run dry?

Hey Howard, I don't think it dries up but sometimes it is so hard to find, or I push too hard to look for it, other times it seems easy. A lot depends on the assignment. I like my more free thinking ones myself. Either way, I know the shots are out there and many come with luck.

Howard, It's wonderful to see you. I always look forward to your inspiring words. Thank you again.

Wow!

-Deke

Cool stuff ... I like this.

Sorin

Great idea and great execution on the shot. Good luck this week!