surfnron wrote:
Each and every one of these is just super Paul. Congrats on 5000 posts too. I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis, and hope that your prognosis improves ~ Ron
Tim Kuhn wrote:
Wow Paul, to say this is a stunning set is a grand understatement. Your work has improved my friend and you are in my mind one of the forums greats and that is saying a lot. As I scrolled down this set I was continually astounded with the quality. Excellent photgraphy, Paul, excellent. Over the years I have always looked forward to seeing your posts, I have enjoyed them greatly and I do look forward the thousands more I hope to see from you. You are a brave man of great character to stand up so strongly with the challenge life has tossed your way, my hat is off to you sir and I wish all the best from deep in my heart. Your blog now has a new and loyal reader, thank you for sharing your experience. I have a very dear friend that I know I will be sharing your blog with, thank you for that.
KCollett wrote:
The most hearty of congratulations on your milestone post Paul!! And a most excellent set of images to celebrate. Yet, despite the plethora of excellence, the roller stands out for me due to the visual balance, colors, wonderful bg and so on. Plus, it is a very pretty bird.
I checked out your blog, and was immediately drawn to the window from Bath Abbey. It is very well executed. Bravo on that image.
Knowing you are fighting such an insidious disease is saddening. Knowing your attitude in facing it is heartening, and more than cancels out that negativeness. Thank you Paul for being a strong, positive example for me, and everyone else who has a connection with you. Best wishes to your and your wife. ...Show more →
Thanks for your comments on the photo's Ken, I have to admit the roller is one of my favourites too!
Thanks too for your kind words about my situation!
You've been to great places and seen wondrous things as shown here. I encourage people to do the same while they can. You never know what is around the corner. Live to the fullest!!! Don
Terrific series, and congratulations on your 5,000th. I was going to try to pick favorite(s), but they're all so good I gave up. Each tells a story: portraits, natural action, relationships...the works.
waldr_p wrote:
Many thanks for your kind words Karl and for your critiques over the years. You ought to get a special award for 'services to photography' for all the excellent feedback and insight you've provided on this forum over the years!
Florals Wow, I just didn't think about including any of those. Here's one to make up for my oversight...
I knew you had a few great ones..............a kind thanks my friend for the tribute.......good people bring out the good in others............you are a deserving recipient Now I owe you a floral
Take good care my friend....And a BIG congrats on Featured Thread
Karl
Oct 26, 2013 at 07:58 AM
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Paul,
Sending you a second post to congratulate you on your win!!
Right when I saw your thread, I knew your exquisite photos had to be the weekly winner!!
So I clicked and hoped so happy you won!!
BeeBalm
A wonderful set of images, Paul, and I really like all of them.
The hippopotamuses image and #9 (kingfisher?) are probably my favorites.
Clone out the tree limb in the hippo shot and IMO you'll have one of the all-time great photographs of these mighty creatures.
Charlie
Wow, I just didn't think about including any of those. Here's one to make up for my oversight...
Now I owe you a floral 
