roger sonneland Photography

Hola es un privilegio poder ser la primera persona en dejar un cometario en tu portafolio me gustaron tus tomas de flores yo la verdad quisiera tomar de flores pero no tengo el lente para hacer esas tomas tan lindas en fin gracias por tu trabajo bye y gracias por tus cometarios en mis fotos te lo agradezco mucho

You take the most breathtaking photos of flowers!!!...You have truly magnificent work! Somehow you have captured the textures, the softness and the beauty of each individual petal!!..Just wonderful!..Laura ;)

You have absolutely magnificent portfolio. Very inspiring.

Thanks for your comment, Roger.

Excellent portfolio. Very good shots, fine work. Congrats.

flowers are so amazing and so differently taken. beautiful collection.

Your portfolio is just amazing. Very nice collection of images - your flowerphotos are so colorful:) I really hope I`ll be able to visit your part of the world some day, that is one of my big dreams. Thank you so much for your nice comment on my portfolio. Best regards.

Roger, I'm glad you stumbled on my portfolio because that led me to yours. I especially love your floral close-ups and the multi-shot studies that focus on line, shape, and color. The florals and the nudes are quite similar in this regard. I look forward to seeing where you go next.

Hi Roger, Thanks for your comments on my portfolio. I looked through your flowers and you have captured beautiful colors, textures and designs. I am really impressed! Great portfolio. Regards Katherine Erickson

Hi...Roger,thanks for your comment...your portfolio is very nice...good luck for your...Eugen

Your flower images show the internal beauty of the flowers. Beautifully done Roger. And where you live ain't bad either!! Thanks for visiting. My compliments, Bill

Roger, your images are very powerful. I love the lighting. The backlighting is used to great effect. Some of those photos take on an entirely different texture, like smooth icing and satin or lace. Wonderful. Thanks for putting them up there. They are something to aspire to! Thanks also for your kind comment. David.

Hi.Thanks for your comments.Far away from Norway yes.But a friend of me who stayed there for a year,was very surprised how like it was our country:-)Both the scenery and weather.(visit my norwegian web site for a look at:orvill.foto.no)I really like your portfolio a lot.Have also been thinking about concentrating more on a few subjects.It does make a lot of sense..Great work,keep it up!

best regards.

Thanks for visiting my personal web site Roger.I left you a little reply there.Again,keep up the great work.Photographing is a wonderful hobby:-) Take care. Best regards from Norway.

Thanks for visiting and thanks for your nice comments.What a vibrant gallery you have here, you certainly are a master of the flowers, some very beautiful images you have created.Let the beauty you love be what you do,a motto I live by.Looked at your website, very impressive, hope you sell lots.

You have the most amazing eye and I love all your floral works....very creative...touching...and wonderful gallery to learn from.

You have a very inspiring portfolio. Such warm, wonderful color with such beautiful subject matter. You definitely have an eye for the beautiful & capture it in such amazing light. Just beautiful!

Beautiful portfolio, well done! Bravo Roger! Visit my portfolio and leave me your comments please!

No i'm only kidding it's not a big secret and I won't keep it one. This is how it's done. I shoot with one of those old Polaroid cameras from 1970 and I take a picture only using natural sunlight as a lightsource and when the picture is fully developed for 5 minutes I heat up the Polaroid Time-Zero print with a hairdryer and the emulsion gets real soft and I move the emulsion around with a shaved down chopstick till it starts to look like a painting. Sometimes it will take 2 hours sometimes I stick the print in the freezer and heat it up again the next day because the viscosity is different the next day, and thats it! All hand manipulated with natural sunlight. These are originals from a shitty scanner! They look better in hand!!!!!!! The finished product are 50X50 inch canvas prints that I stretch like a painting and then spray several coats of varnish to give them a shine. People think they are paintings all the time! Thats the cool part, to fool them. It's a lot of fun!!! I see you trim down your portfolio and it looks great, but I thought it looked great before too! I miss the dogs. Again your flower work is great keep it up!

Nice flower shots, and i think your silloutte series it great.

Thanks for all of your kind comments on my photos. You have a beautiful portfolio here. My favorite is still the New Zeland Fern!

Hello Roger. Yes, I am new to this PN world, and I find it very intriguing. I appreciate not only comments and ratings on my own work, but those on others' work as well. Since I grew up in the music world, I am fascinated by the similarities of composition and style between music and visual art. I love your flowers. I ordered some cards from Garden Art Images, but it looks like maybe they can't be delivered to Canada?!? I left my address and MC number nevertheless, hope they come. My mom is a horticulturist, so I've been around flowers all my life. I play percussion in the Symphony in Saskatoon, and do freelance work as well. My site is www.quadrant.net/sydiaha if you're interested.

Just had a look at your music site. Sounds like you lead a very interesting life. I play the flute or perhaps I should say I make noise with the flute. Am not very good but I love it, have not gone many places in the last 40 years without my flute. Your order came in this morning, shall get it in the post in the next couple of days. A couple of my favorites included. Flowers are a funny thing with me 5 years a go I did not know a weed from a daisy. Than I just happened to look at a rose with a little digital camera, and a passion was born. We live in a pretty unique location. This site I am sending you is on you tube it was made in Janurary when we had guests who made the c/d. It just shows you where we live and what we see on a regular basis anyway have a look for yourself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsuDDJ91VfA Anyway Roy take care of yourself.

roger

halo roger

your portfolio and little note at the end informs me that you are more than a photographer. Those beautiful macros of roses cant be made unless you are an artist. The additional qualification of being a flute player makes it even more perfect. Its beauty to the eyes and beaty for for the ears.

Cheers Rajen

Nice portfolio. If you play the flute as good as you do macros, then you must be a vey happy person ;) Please, keep it up. Thanks for commenting my photos. I always appreciate that.

Regards Hasan

A very special vision of the flowers world. Great sensitivity. Enviable portfolio. Greetings.

Great work, Roger, a very insteresting view on flowers. I love the smooth textures and colours. Congrats

Dear Roger, many thansk for sharing the video. It must be a magic moment, wish I could see and take part of something similar. All the best !

The above you tube site. Has a short video of some dolphins playing in our bay. Should at least bring a smile to your face..............enjoy.

roger

Your portfolio il amazing!! my compliment! Bruno

Hi Roger, thanks for your kind comment of my Chive photo. I feel very complimented after looking at your portfolio and home page. You're a master of flower photography. Your colors,lighting,and compositions are beautiful. Your images glow and convey that " something" that is greater than their reality. Cheers. Denise

HI Roger. Thanks for commenting on my photo. You have quite a collection of very beautiful flower shots here. Keep up the good work! Cheers, J

Hi Roger, Thank you for the comment, wow wow wow beautiful portfolio, the flowers are amazing and .... Bravo et Merci encore.

Thanks once again for your kind comments. They are appreciated.

I remain in "awe" of your collection of photos. You are an inspiration to me sir.

Dave in NY

Hi Roger! Thank you for your comment on my portfolio -- i`m happy you told me what you thought. I feel amazed that my comment has made someone think like that..in good way, don`t worry:) It`s interesting what you said about John commenting your portfolio. You know what i think? I think that women and flowers have a lot in common:) and i`m not joking or trying to pride upon my sex. I only mean that..i understand if men see something feminine in the flowers. Of course you do have some nude-shots in your portfolio and also that might be one of the reasons, but there`s definitely more flowers (and i love your flower-shots):) Would you like to tell more about how my comment made you think? I`d really like to hear more. If you want to know about what i think about photographing and beauty, i wrote about it in my personal info. Wishing you all the best, Johanna

Thank you for taking the time to view my picture. Your portfolio is one of the most beautiful I have seen. The flower are so outstanding & colorful. Great work. Regards Carol

Dear Roger,

Thank you for visiting my gallery and for your comments. I have visited your website and am very impressed with the quality of your photographic work. I myself am an avid photographer of flowers and nature but I have yet to achieve the level, which you have. Your input will always be appreciated. Plants and flowers are a wonderful gift of a Higher Power to be cherished and nurtured. Also, I am in the process of uploading more of my pictures. All the best.

Anna

I'm glad you stopped by my folio... You have one extensive Flower folio. Nice work that is well done.

your comment on my photo means an awful lot coming from you. i've visited your portfolio several times and i'm in awe of your photography. gorgeous.

thank you for your comment to my 'Royal Finger' photo; you seem to be the only one to like this photo enough to leave your impression :) and looking at your portfolio I discovered why: you love flowers, it's obvious, your flower photos are awesome! Congratulations and Best Regards from Mishu

I've never tried that, but now that you mention it, sometime I definitely will!

Roger, You have a very nice portfolio of shots. The flower photos show a very nice variance of styles and lighting -- pleasing to the eye.

John

Rodger, thanks for your constructive and rare critique, I appreciate it. I know my photo has a way to go, especially focus and DOF. Still learnig all the gadgets. I get frustrated and impatient with it sometimes and just flip to the dummy buttons. You have a great portfolio, enjoyed it. Thanks, db

Your images give me a goal to strive for - awesome

It is People like You that help inspier people like Me too work Harder too achieve great things in Life .and I love shooting flowers I am going too shoot some right now , check back later and Thanks again Gordon.

Love your work, and a great place for Me too refrance from ,Later Gordon.

Thank you for your comment on my "Lupin" picture. Checking out your portfolio made me find some very stunningly beautiful flower shots. I love your Nudes too. They are so natural and artistic at the same time. Very nice indeed...... ........Helga

Love your portfolio. Your flowers are breath taking. Thanks for your comments on mine. I recropped the purple flowers, I hope you like it. Keep shooting, Janet

Have had a look and think it looks much better!

All the best roger

Thank you for your comment. That is the best coment that I ever had. You encourage me to keep trying.

wonderful work roger! impressive use of light, especially the roses. striking composition.

Thank you for critiquing some of my images. Your portfolio is so beautiful that I am humbled by your work. You have inspired me to just keep pushing ahead and to keep photographing what I love. Thank you again.

Thank you for your comments on my picture, your garden is amazing - bravo.I also found your nude works very inspiring.

Your portfolio is beautiful! Amazing use of natural light. Thank you for sharing.

Anna

Thank you so much for your kind words, they are highly appreciated.....roger

I am inspired by your portfolio to work on doing a better job of lighting my subjects. I wish my flower pictures looked half as good as yours! Congratulations on your portfolio, and I wish you the very best with your photography.

Sincerely,

Tommy Yeargin

Thank you again for the suggestions and comments on my flower pictures. I wish mine were 1/2 as good as yours. Your portfolio is stunning. Your lighting is awesome. Great work. Carol

I failed to mention before, you have a great portfolio filled with some fantastic work.

Thanks so much for your critique. I consider that it comes from a master. I love your work. I took that picture on a hike with a small point and shoot. I had very little space to work from. I just loved the color.

roger

thanks for your continued support and inspiring critique. the latest orchid 15 has a bit of PS. I see on photo.net that PS has a lot to do with top entires. i am just learning if i can improve some of mine. nice to be here again to take the tourof your portfolio best wishes Rajen.

Rodger, thanks so much for your continued support and push. You don't get the feedback often, of course I know everyone's doing thier on thing so they don't have time, but it's nice when you get it. I've joked about the dummy buttons, but I truley have no clue how to use all those gadgets. Is there a book or CD that explains in easier terms the workings of a Canon 350in my case? I'm one of those dumb men who hates to read instruction, just show me a picture and let me figure it out. Not working here! Anyway, John has been very helpful and takes the time to respond, that's refreshing. Again I really appreciate your time and comments. I think John was saying to me as a new photog. not to get hung up on one thing yet. I believe he was saying to expand my focus and then you may find an area you like or enjoy. Don't think he was saing anything neg. about macro work, flowers in particular. Believe he just didn't think I should narrow my work at this point yet. Is that what you thought? Oh, I do have a few lillies, but there is a farm that grows nothing but daylillies and they even develope new colors. you can even pay to have a new design and name it. Not that it matters, but my reg. email is dsbarrington@bellsouth.net .db

Rodger, I put up a couple of new shots sat morning, if you get a chance tell me what you think. Boy the Sat crowd is tuff on PN. db

Beautiful portfolio, very colourful, and wonderful use of light on many of your flower shots. Well done!

Floral close-ups and nekkid wimminn with blossoms. Well, that is why the camera was invented!

WOW!!! Wonderful portfolio Roger!! Very impressive work.... I look forward to returning and finding many more wonderful images... Regards....LJ

Hello Roger, your use of natural lighting is excellent. It really brings out the beauty in the flowers and makes them look illuminating! In your bio, you state you do not use a tripod but you do not state what equipment you hand hold. Your eye for composition and use of light would enable you to take great pictures with a pinhole camera but I am still curious about what tools you use to capture your images. I do like your bio picture of the view of the bay!

Kirk

Hello Kirk, thank you for your kind words. Cameras and lens are all Nikon with the D-70 and 200 being my main cameras, for the last couple of years I have seemed to work exclusively with the 105 2.8 for my close up work. I have never had any experience with a pin whole camera. The bio image is from our fire bath on the beach. Best time to have a bath, during a outrageous storm, or a heavy rain, or anytime come to think about it! All the best to you...........roger

approach in the most different ways to the flowers (...and a flower :-)) It was your decision to limit on this genre, althought curiosity on results with possible further objects is allowed ?

Once again you have been so generous with your comment....I have neglected to say in the past that you have certainly cornered the market in pastels with your floral renderings, and I would have to agree with others in saying that the natural "backlighting" is wonderful. I must try this technique soon.

Thanks you again sir for your support and encouragement.

Dave in NY

Yes it is I who chose to limit myself to flowers, my thinking is that if I concentrate all my energy on one subject only, in this case flowers. It means I go into a shoot with nothing distracting my mind from what i am working with. I am aware this probably sounds crazy to you but it is how i work and more or less always have. When I first joined pn I put lots of different images on my site, then removed them as what I am now is a flower photographer. On saying all this I have had the urge to do some more nude work, so perhaps it is coming time for me to move on.

dear roger

In the limited time i have for photoshoot, your continued support inspires me to improve my work. I used natural light (sunset) for the lily photo. I have yet to learn a lot from your beautiful portfolio!

kind regards rajen

dear roger

your vivid colours in pictures draw me repeatedly to your portfolio. the rose collection is marvelous and so close to the delicacy of the flower itself.

best wishes rajen

Rodger, I realized I haven't commended you on your great port. I really love the way you use existing light and find unique angles for your presentations. Always makes them both interesting and beautiful.You should take the 3rd line 2 on rt. of your poppies and make a collage, call "eyes wide Open" or something. They look just like someone's eyes. Let me know.db

Just had a look at the poppies......you were right. Looks sort of funny hey!

I want to thank you for your comment on my flowers. I am only a bigginer and boy by looking at your photo's I have a long way to go. How do you get the sunlight behind them? It is awsume. My mouth dropped when I went through your portfolio. You have captured things I never knew you could. Gosh, you do mighty fine work. clystie Pruden

Oh now you have my couriosity up. Do you do it with lighting? By the way, I forgot to tell you your nudes are very pleasing to the eye. Gives a wonderful feel of freedom. Actually there is no one thing that I can say is my favorite. You are a master of your work. Thank you for the tip. Clystie Pruden

One of Grandads pix from the collection I have

To confirm you assumption, I do live in upstate NY. Around the capitol,of Albany. Was born in the Finger Lakes area near Corning Thats where my dad grew up, and Grandad worked. Thanks again for keeping in touch. I am off on another photo shoot this weekend hopefully will have some new stuff to uplaod when it is finished.

Seeya buddy.

Dave in UPSTATE NY

Roger, thank you so much for your comments. You have an outstading protfolio also. I am amazed of your flower photos, I learn a lot

Focal point

You took you time in commenting to my photos and it means so much to me. It helps me a lot to exert more effort to learn the techniques. I took this photo this morning to show the difference after reading your comment ;) I hope you like it and i would love to hear more comments from you. By the way, I like your photos since they're all natural (no PS) Regards -Jane

Actually I thought I might do just that. It would be interesting to see what people said about them. Think I have maxed out for this 24 hour period, but as soon as I can I will upload a couple.

Thanks again

Rodger, the ratings on your BW, are ridiculous! Great shots.db

hey, rodger. i have noclue what the flower is. you see it growing along every ditch bank. i thought it had an amazing design. the clusters of little flowers, the lille beads before they open and then the web desigm when the flower drops off. i know i pulled 2 ticks[blood sucking bugs]off me trying to get to it. amazed every time i look at your pics.db

Very, very impressive, I will be back for inspiration,amazing flowers images. Regards :)

Rodger, I put up a new collage, "Five", tell me what you think if you get a chance.

Wow... I'm afraid it's about all I can say...I'm blown away... WOW!!!

Rodger, thanks for the words. I'm about burned out! If you want a file with that flower, let me know. I don't know exactly how to send it, but you're welcomed to it.You know I have no clue what state or country you live, not that it matters, just curious.db

Thanks for the comment. You have some gorgeous shots! I have a long way to go.

Roger my friend

thanks for continued support and comments. please accept compliments for your ongoing innovative images!

Rajen

Wonderful portfolio, Roger. You have great photos of flowers. I will come back often. Thanks for your comment.

Hi Roger! Your portfolio of flowers is truly wonderful, as are the images of the female form... I would give you a 7/7 on your entire collection...Bert

I took your suggestion and submitted one of grandads photos for critique. Lets see what happens next.

Thanks again

Dave

I wanted to comment on one photo, then another, then I saw that I would have to comment on all of them... your flowers are marvelous, amazing and really really magnificent!!! You inspired me to get a macro lens and try shooting flowers more up close! amazing portfolio!!!

I had to think about what category to submit it under. Considering the historic significance, I decided to use the "Documentary" category. I was pleasantly surprised by the comments it drew.

Have a great day my friend.

Dave

thanks for your kind words.......but after looking at your portfolio i realise my wee piccie is not bad for a first attempt but i still have a long way to go! love your picture of the snow drops with rain drops on them......beautiful.

all the best Eiddwenx

your portfolio is beautiful! i thoroughly enjoyed it! if you get a chance, would you please check out my floral work?? i'd love to get some imput from a photographer of your caliber. thx!

Roger, you suggested that I was no longer a Spring Chicken, based on the Cameras I listed as owning ...But what you don't know is that before the Kodak Brownie Box, I used a flat rock and a chisel....so there...Bert

Thanks for the invitation...Unfortunately my wife is wheel chair bound and trips to NZ, Australia, Africa etc etc are now no longer on the agenda....we just have to stay connected "photographically"...Bert

thx for the input! i'll definately try out your ideas!

Please see my response to your comment. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6125405 I enjoyed watching your portfolio. They're nice!

Regards, Jane

picture made me smile from ear to ear... a kindred spirit : ) LOVE your unravelling fern image- I have tried and tried and can't get anything close to that. lovely.

Hi Roger, thank you very much for your comment and your generous rating. I saw your portfolio and I like it. You are a very expert in flower's photography! I'll come back to see your new works. Arrivederci! Ciao. Glauco from Rome.

Roger, what a beautiful collection. Thanks for sharing~Janet

Love your flowers!!!Beautiful!

Wow, Roger, I love how you have grouped your photos together in your portfolio. It has such an incredible impact when you first open the page. I particularly like the two photos of black stamens on white/cream petals. Great work -- I'm sure I'll be back again soon.

Thanks again for taking the time to look at my photos. The one you commented on is a single bloom that the ladnlrd planted in a large pit on the front porch of the house. It does not get much sunlight there, and it took it forever to finally bloom. I took between 12 and 13 diferent shots of the blossom. The one you saw was my pick as well. Simple but effective.

I don't care how many times I visit your portfolio, I never fail to find something that I missed the time before. The colors and textures are so inviting to the eye. I have started a little experiment to introdue some artificial backlighting to my florals. Once I get the technique to work to my liking, I will put them up for critique. As always my freind, your work is an inspiration to me.

Cheers

Dave

really really enjoyed your portfolio! the nudes more then the flowers to be honest, but i admire your ability to dedicate yourself to one subject! what you say in your bio about natural light etc, this is how i take my pictures too! come see! hope you enjoy, cheers! (although there is quite a lot to see, sorry)

Thank you for you nice comment! that really helps :) i dont use photoshop either, i dont even have photoshop. i do use some iPhoto (shame on me) to adjust contrast or turn something black and white sometimes but nothing major. I am very flattered you liked my portfolio, ill try to add more things to not dissapoint you! :)

Yes Roger you are absolutely right, they would look great on tiles!! I always have thought about it, but have never researched who prints that type of work!! Do you know of anybody? If so let me know!! It's always great to converse with you Roger, Your Attitude toward my work is much appreciated and believe me I always look forward to seeing your work and hearing your comments!! It's one of my few simple pleasures in life and keep it coming, it helps to keep me motivated to continue doing my craft!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your world of flowers is amaizing and nudes section is so original and special! You're work is so sensitive and full of colour! Thanks a lot for visiting my work:) and for your very kind appreciation!

Thanks for the comment, you have a very nice Portfolio. At lot of wonderful Images.

Thanks ^_^ it's fine you miss spelled my name, I get that time to time, I have had people call me that, lol.

Okay. Thanks :) I have a few more images to add, but I can't yet. lol.

Thank you for viewing and commenting on my pink rose. I only wish my pictures could be as beautiful as yours. Regards Carol

At first sorry for my bad english,

Your flower's series is very amazing. I would to thank you for sharing your photos with us :)

Thank you very mucho for looking my photos (sorry for my poor english) i like a lot your serie of flowers, they are beautiful. Congratulacion, bye

I need your opinion here please... http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6181651 Thanks -Jane

Thank you Roger for your comments on my Passion flowers Kind Regards. John Bradley

THANKS FOR YOUR POSITIVE COMMENT ROGER - IN FACT, I STARTING SHOOTING FLOWERS AROUND MY HOUSE THE PAST FEW WEEKS AFTER HAVING LOOKED MANY TIMES AT YOUR PORTFOLIO - DEFINITELY ENJOYING IT...AGAIN, THANKS FOR COMMENT ND I ALWAYS ENJOY LOOKING AT YOUR PROTFOLIO

Hello Roger. Thanks for your rating on my photo of the passion flower. Like you, I am happiest taking pics in natural settings, though for flowers I find it difficult sometimes to capture a good depth of field, and the breeze seems to like to frustrate my efforts to capture a sharp image! So I was quite pleased with how the passion flower image turned out. Meanwhile, please accept my compliments on your beautiful portfolio. Kind regards, Margo.

Hello again - just viewed the dolphins on your Youtube site - what a spectacle! Did you find out what they were hunting for? Maybe cuttlefish? A rather nice callistemon captured on video too, methinks. Kind regards, Margo.

I dont think they were hunting anything, they just pass by a lot, also whales and seals. In the summer we often swim with them. I think you were referring to the New Zealand Christmas tree, it always flowers at Christmas with a lovely big red flower its name is "pohutukawa".

Thank you for your time to view, rate and comment some of my photos. I'm a beginner, and looking at your amazing portofolio, I feel honoured from your kind words. I have to learn from you ... Best wishes.

Thanks for the comment, Okay. I think your right about that picture...I'll work on it. Thanks!

Thanks mate! For your kind words. I have only had my camera for a month now, in that time i have been taking pictures like an absolute mad man! Love your floral images!

I was just in your portfolio, tell me if all the images in it were taken in the past month. If so you have been one busy chappie!

Yeah mate, i'm a dedicated little B@astard.. ;) 38 days now. It is just the start, I have yet to scratch the surface of the d200; Love this camera! You can expect new images to be posted daily from the day prior.. Cheers Mate, do you have any new shots?

you seem to be really dedicated, i find it remarkable that you have produced your whole portfolio in 38 days, that's a fair chunk of work for as much as you have in there. i have sort of lost interest in posting images for critique, i enjoy viewing others work and i enjoy p/n, but have spent far too much time on here. anyway its late down under, keep on clicking..............roger

I have come to your gallery a few times and with each visit I depart inspired to continue in my chosen path of floral photography. I so very much understand and relate to your statement, Roger, that it's about the feeling and mood rather than the technical aspects of the image. I do have to admit that I'm a control freak and prefer images that are technically correct to begin with...

I also use Macromedia to work with images. To me the enhancement of the image is as much an art as the taking of the photograph. Again, it's about the feeling or mood for me. I try to see something different in every image and to make that difference have an emotionally impact on the viewer.

In your galleries, Roger, I find the same spirit - your beautiful images impact me on an emotional level, with form and color and light. You are a superb photographer and I shall continue to visit.

Roger, your comment to me on my lily really got me going. I took over 50 shots today, trying to capture a better image like you suggested. I am nothing if not diligent! I haven't perfected it yet, but I will keep working on it.

Your philosophy about photography really makes sense to me. I cannot tell you how much you influenced me! I am not a devotee of the nudes, but I am totally interested in everything else that gets photographed. Thank you so much.

Regards, Liz

Thanks for your comments... you have an excellent profile... esp the flowers... Bhaskar

Thank you so much for your kind words............roger

Greetings Roger,

Firstly thanks for your comment on my image, coming from you it's a great confidence boost! I'm also from the southern part of the world although not quite as south as yourself. Your bio strikes a cord, I too prefer natural light in almost all situations. Although I've just gotten myself a lighting kit so time to play with my new toys, yipppeee. Sorry I get a little carried away with new toys, lol. I'll be visiting regularly for more inspiration. I do enjoy photographing flowers but don't often get the chance. Thanks again.

Nedine

...THANKS for your words. Sometimes I would say much things but different language put brake to me... this is one of it. Your images are full of Creativity and Sensibility, specially flowers folders. Love your work. Interesting your presentation image, it says much of you, I like it. Composition and light!! I think same like you but... I add Color too. CONGRATULATIONS! you manage to do it! I am glad to meet you. Hope see you again near of my work, as you have said. To that moment... Good Light Roger!!

Re: your question on the background on one of my postings

I am afraid there was no magic applied here. Opened up the Aperature to "fuzz out" the background, which was some cheezy vinyl siding along the front of the house. The bluish/green you see is the foliage that is around the ground. I was attempting to get the pistils and stamen in focus, which worked pretty well. I was actually a bit dissapointed at the clarity of the petals at first, but I played with the saturation and contrast to bring out the lavender in the petals.

Just a lucky shot I guess.

Thanks for taking a look, and the kind words.

Thank you for your comments and ratings on my pictures. After viewing your portfolio I feel honored to have your opinon. It is truly lovely, very soft colors and the lighting is great. Wish I had your technique. Regards, Carol

Too much good and beautiful work bravo !!!

What a lovely photographs of the flowers you have, Roger! And other your works look interesting. I enjoyed looking through them. Thank you

Thank you for sharing your lighting technique, I am going to try it this weekend. The picture of the center of the rose was the first one I have taken with such clarity. Thank you for your encouraging words. Regards Carol

Roger I feel very flattered liking you my photo. Of course I don't have any inconvenient in which you print that photo. Roger for my you are a master in the flower's photography , due to your intimist point of view and your great sensitivity by the beauty. Best wishes. Vicente.

Roger, Your flower shots are incredible. Well done. I will revisit to see what you add. :)

Just when I thought flower shots were starting to get boring, looking at your portfolio has changed my mind. I guess it just takes a creative person,such as your self, to make these wonderful pieces of art. Awsome work you have here. Take care.

I just re-visited your web site and swam with the dolphins. Then I lay in the sand on the beach and let the sun caress me, while I had a glass of wine. I had a wonderful time in your place. I love the coincidental meaning of your name in German: Sonneland: Land of the Sun...thanks for letting me join you, even if only in my thoughts and imagination....Bert

I posted some pictures about a recent visit to Algonquin Park. Come and see... You may also be interested in www.photo.net/photos/agitater ..This is a new member, very talented.

Thanks for visiting my portfolio.To look for quality images,one only needs to browse here. Your shots are all very crisp and artistic. I shall now have to check back more often.Excellent work!

Hey Roger, It's good to be back as the last few months have been very trying for my fiancee and I! She was assaulted at a concert and had her nose broken and fractured an orbital bone in her face!! I don't usually worry about ratings and I usually just laugh them off because I've been in this game for a long time and have long ago realized and have accepted that Art is very subjective!! I also know that people who know what it is all about get it. I don't usually get so rude with my comments, but i've been on edge lately with all thats been going on and this rating system just got to me today when i saw 3's. I see so many photos getting crazy high ratings that don't really deserve them and it makes me think that there should be a better system to judge the values of these photos! Maybe we should have a forum discussion on this topic! I also think that this affected me because that particular Rose bush we had for 12 years and it was our first bush together and it recently,as recent as 2 months ago died and it made me very sad and I took it personally. I'm not usually like that, but hey I'm human!! Of course your ever insightful comments snapped me right out of that mood and I thank you for that with all my heart!!!!! It means alot to me that you made these comments today!!! It's good to know that I have a good friend half way around the world who sensed my frustration and spoke out as a friend and colleague to quell my anger and frustration that was occuring!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Roger for that!!!!! Thanks for taking the time to be an aware and kind human being as that is far to absent in this society today!!!!!! YOUR KINDNESS SHINES THROUGH!!!!!!

...you are not a twit...you were just pre-occupied with other issues and problems. Under :Recent Postings" I have a series of pictures which I hope you will visit and look at IN SEQUENCE, reading the captions carefully...I hope you will get a little chuckle out of them...Bert

roger , Thanks for your imput on My sunflowers ,I'm going to get some better shots later on , But for now I changed the picture , Check it out and let Me no what You think , thanks and talk to ya later , Gordon .

I agree with You a 100 percent about The rating thing , I think that the maker of this should put the highest rated photographers in here in charge of it ? They should bee the only ones rating , We would probibly strive to acheave more excellance , And Yes I agree with You on puting things in pictures to, To wich is not photography in the first place , I have too watch that I don,t get cought up in it , It is My opinion that one should always plan there shots and understand the princibles of what goes in to a great photo . I am forceing My self too hit the princables too understand everything I can abought liteing and tecneack ? The more I spend in hear on this site sometimes I get cought up in the chatting , And sometimes I just try to please others to much with My photos other than My self ? When I shot the sunflowers I didn't plan it , I always have My camera with Me and came across this field of sunflowers , and My fiancae and I stoped and said WOW ! so I got out and started shooting,it was getting dark quick and shot off about a hundred shots every way I could but time was running out and i figured that i could always just patch things up on the computor when i got home ? The field is only ten min. from my home , so I am going back with a plan and shoot at sunup ? By the way there is only a half a dozen or so photographers in here that i enjoy and look forward too there imput on my work and You My friend are one of them , Every time you comment on my work it is good honest advice I take very seriosely ! ThankYou so much Roger and please feel free to go threw My portfolio and give me advice If You like . hay roger have You checked out /linda.com/ yet? it is awsome , If You have ,or haven't check it out it is a photographers Vidio learning site , and even used by the prose .Thanks again Roger and talk too Ya soon ,Gordon.

Roger, thanks for your comment on my flower photo. Coming from you it means a lot. Your pictures are beautiful. Michael

Thanks for your comments. It helps to get comments from people you don't know. I recently started to experiment with the flowers. I use a work light and a black piece of foam core for the background. Sorry if those last 4 or 5 photos are too big. I forgot to change the size before I uploaded. Your portfolio is great. I think your miscellaneous gallery is my favorite. I can't just pick one. I'll keep checking back. I always learn something from looking at other peoples work. Thanks again.

Steven

Roger,

Michael Lawson captured my thoughts exactly, so I won't duplicate them. Thanks for helping others make pictures as beautiful as yours.

Michael

That is a very lovely compliment to receive, thank you.

I have posted an answer to your questions on the "nude on a slippery rock" photo. It also contains my answer to your wife's request for the spagetski...Bert

Thank you Roger for your nice comments in my page, what can I say now for your Job here, I am just a beginner in front of you, lost in space and pixels... I live in Iraklion city, and everything is totally different from 70s, I remember the Crete from 80s and I miss it. You had the chance to see and live in a virgin Crete... Thanks again... mike.

Thank you so much to comment my picture. You have a realy beatiful galery Thank you Clecio Lira

Your portfolio was a joy. I, too, prefer to work with natural light. We approach the same subject, however, from different perspectives. Your portfolio gives me ideas, especially your masterful employment of the pastel zone between yellow and orange. Inspiring. Emmanuel.

Thank you for the rating and the comment on my iris. I tried the experiment I took about 50 pictures but they do not have the softness that your pictures do, I think the sun was too bright. I'm not giving up, going to try again. Regards Carol

I really like the color representation/organization of your rose flowers. Some really nice up close stuff. Very beautiful and you seem to have the ability to catch just the right angle.

Noticed you haven't dropped by in a while, hope you're doing well. db

great use of light! well done! Janis

Thanks for the comment on my sunflower. I took this class on photographing flowers and I just wanted to see if I was good enough to keep going with classes. I guess it paid off. Your encouraging words help so much. Regards Carol

Hi Roger, I just realized I had failed to leave a comment here. Your flowers are breathtaking. You are not merely capturing them, you interpret and reinvent them. It is one thing to have the technical knowledge required to take a beautiful photograph ( which you obviously possess ) and quite another thing to be able to uses it to reveal the hidden beauty and soul of your subject. To my eye this is what you are doing in these pages and I am in awe of this talent. It looks and sounds like you live in utopia, this no doubt contributes to the stillness of mind that comes through in your images.

Cheers Gord

Your refuse of getting cripple by a tripod clearly proved to be a healthy choise. And that hundredpod..? Would you, one day.. lame yourself by Photoshop..? The most (!) wonderful is born in ligth and not constructed in the dark.. :)

I like your philosophy of the life, wich manifests in your photography and your commentaries. I have invited Iria, a companion photographer, to visit your gallery and enjoy of your garden. Roger, I believe that sometimes is more valuable a commentary about the sensations that one feels seeing a photo, that a cold technical commentary. Best whishes. Vicente.

Thank you for the generous comment on "A Rare Beauty" photo.

I love your photos, especially the flower details. You have acheieved a feeling that is something I am trying to make. I will come back here often.

I have to tell you myself that your work is outstanding! I love the way you look at flowers, and the nudes are very artistic. Congratulations. Mishu

Roger, thanks for your recent kind words on my pics. Your judgement is a valued resource. db

What a beautiful portfolio! I love the way you see colors. I will be coming back for inspiration.

Hello my friend,

I posted a few today in hopes that you would give me your honest opinions. They are always appreciated. I have been in somewhat of a slump lately and I felt the need to add something today. I believe I saw a post of yours somewhere that stated that you were not posting right now, and that was a dissapointment. Your work has been such an inspiration to me. Please honor us with more of your delightful creations. By the way, my daughter said to say hello, and that she is doing fine. Take care my friend.

Cheers

Dave in NY

Thank you for your input. I think you may be right on the angle and will keep that in mind for next time.

Enjoyed your portfolio last night and again this evening. The range of hues you coax out of a rose is extrodinary. I'll be back for more. Thank you for sharing!

I understand exactly what you mean about the redundant pictures, and will remain mindful of that. I can well understand what you mean by being a bit irritated with the rating systems on PN. I try not to take the numbers other than face value. The rating system as it stands is like going to the paint store and when the attendent asks you what color, you can't tell him. Honest opinions on a person's work is the only legitimate way of assessing what the public sees. I am into this art form for their interest, comments, critiques, as well as my own enjoyment and improvement.

I will be sending you an email with my daughters address.

Thanks for your input as always

your friend in NY

Dave

Thank you again for your comments. The collection of shots scotch-taped to my fridge didn't illicit much of a response, but with your encouragement and inspiration I'm ready to get out there with renewed vigor.

Thank you, Roger, for your comment on my portfolio. You are definitely a Master Photographer, especially when it comes to macro floral photography. I'll definitely be returning to your portfolio for inspiration. Cheers, Scott

Just read your bio and you make a good point. I think whenever we try to be all things to all men we've made a basic mistake.. The outstanding results on your flowers is an example of this... Having said that, with your skills, your eye for composition, color and light, It would be my hope that you bring this talent to (some not all) other areas of photography.

Jim Umbaugh

excellent portfolio,I am very impress.. thanks for visiting.

roger you are very talented photographer..regard

No words to comment your work!...Simply A big THANK YOU for this amazing photos.

Thank you for commenting on my photos time and again. How do you do it??????? It would take me the best part of the day and evening to be as productive as you are. What I mean by this is, all those fantastic images of yours to capture and on top of that all the time you spend commenting on others!!! I am greatful though and as to the "poppy abstract", the color of the blossom and the texture of the stems "go" together. I wanted them in the same frame, no focal point intended, more a blending of color and texture (a feeling?) of the beauty of this flower. I'm always in awe of the beauty that surrounds me, no matter where I go, and want to share this with everyone. Hoping perhaps that some people might see the world a little different and enjoy it more. Sorry Roger, I didn't mean to get carried away, since you and most members of P.N. already see it. Again, thank you and I must call on your portfolio more often!!! Best wishes........Helga

speachless for your macro. my kind of photos. Thank you for sharing

regards Pierre

thx for your comment on my flower! i was a bit worried about the dof on my recent flowers as my current macro lense has a very narrow dof and i didn't have a tripod with me. i'm glad to know it turned out alright! thx so much!

Wonderful Portfolio!!!!!! Meiko from Berlin

Stopped by for a visit and enjoyed it thoroughly. I read your comments about using software, but for me it's very difficult to achieve satisfactory results without the use of it. Better lenses and equipment do help, but a certain amount of "touching up" is inevitable. I have to admit though that less of it seems to be needed with my 105 macro.

Best regards.

Pleased you stopped by, I was probably commenting on a couple of your images as you were on your tour here. I'm not opposed to software programs just the way some folks use them. Everyone I know who has the 105 macro, loves them. Mine just never leaves the camera, best lens by far for this sort of work. My gosh you sure had a couple lovely images up for critique today, your walk must have been a good one.

Cheers

Thanks for commenting my work, that is not at your level. You are a master of the flower photograpy. Your approach is simple and unpretentious, but more scientific and high. The aesthetic result is unmistakable, remember me Karl Blossfeldt. Many regards

Marzio

Roger, thanks for your great and continued encouragement. db

hello Roger....i just had a look at your beautiful photos.....is amazing how important the light is in a photo...in life....it shows so in ur photos...wonderful....

the perfect light on a naked body...beautiful flower....etc etc.....light is the most important thing...., yes i so enjoyed my time here in ur gallery !!! and thank you for your comment on my passion flower.....

all my best from nassau, bahamas... ~trish~

Just stopped by to say thank you for your rating & comment on my lily picture. You are always so kind. I hope someday I can master lighting as you have done. Regards Carol

Your photo's are stunning - like nothing I have ever seen. They take my breath away. ... Can I have two little cards now? Moosie. x

Thank you for the information you provided concerning the lighting for photographing your beautiful flowers. I had been on your website many times, but had not noticed the newsletter. There is no hint of your age on your portfolio but your foot looks young! Do you also have information on your B&B? We're obviously not newlyweds but we love roses and fireworks; in fact, our 42nd anniversary(we are 63 years young) is coming up this month. We take a trip to South Korea once a year to visit our daughter, Korean son-in-law and granddaughter...maybe we could take another route one year. How about for our 50th anniversary. My husband is a wonderful photographer but reluctant to post many photos since he is a perfectionist and says he doesn't have the time until after retirement. He is on PN at www.photo.net/photos/jvb.

Hi Roger, Thanks for your nice and encouraging words. I am a learner and would request you to visit my portfolio. Your valuable comments would help me in future.Your portfolio is awesome...

Hi Roger - thanks for your feedback on my flower pic - appreciate you taking the time...

Your macro work is truly amazing!!!

Thanks again, Mike

Just to let you know I read your article on lighting, Garden Art Images. Very interesting. I enjoyed it very much and hope to learn from it. Regards Carol

Roger, after visiting your B&B website, I am convinced that you are living in the Garden of Eden. Nice to know that there is still such a beautiful place on our earth. We would love to visit one day but until then we will travel there in our minds and hearts while viewing your photos. Hope you had a great visit with your family in Australia. Blessings, Rebekah

Sorry for the delay in my answer. As you know, Blossfeldt (1865-1932) was a man interested in plants more than in photography, he published the photo volume "Art Forms in Nature" (1928), wherein are described the essential characterisitcs, the geometrical forms, the graphical structures of the plants. I'm not an espert and I don't know much more. Best regards

Marzio

I clicked on to your portfolio because I've seen your highlighted name on a lot of photographers work that I've either critiqued or have critiqued me. It looks like you are a very well respected photographer on this site. I'd appreciate it if you took a look @ my portfolio and critique my work not just compliment, PLEASE? I am a hobbyist who is thinking of progressing professionally

http://www.photo.net/photos/timeless

or just click my name...thanks

Gracias por tu comentario a mi foto, esta claro que tienes una galeria de imagenes fuera de lo normal por su exquisita calidad y buen gusto, caramba con tus flores !que bonitas que son?. Saludos cordiales

Thank you for your kind words and rating on my morning glory picture. Hope all is well. Regards Carol

I miss you...haven't seen any input of yours lately... Bert

sorry that i could not right back any sooner i was away in Canada and i just got back. i really like your purple rose under the orange and pink rose section. if you could look over my photos and on a few of them tell me if there is a different or better technique of how to take the picture. thanks and i will talk to ya later.

Thank you for liking my dew drops. It was (as usual) a pleasure to "go" through your portfolio again. I always discover yet "another" image to enjoy for a while too. Keep 'em posted!!! Regards.........Helga

Roger, your collection of flower is indeed amazing. Your complements on my portfolio is always appreciated and your visit always welcome. Cheers to the power of those flowers that pushes us to spend a considerable amount of time studying and photographying them.

Roger, what a fantastic folio! Your roses and flower photographs are something to behold. Also your figure in the doorway really is special. I tagged over to your folio because of the nice comment you made on my " Thorny subject" really appreciated that and more so since I have now seen your work...RAY

I read your "wee piece" on light and flowers, and loved it. I am eager to go out and try defused light. Especially following your example with sunlight shining through a picket fence...Gorgeous photos in your portfolio. Thanks for your kind words and inspiration. Leah

Glad to see you are back and doing fine. I hope you had a wonderful trip! I get what your saying how it's good to be home, even after a little vacation. I know you live in a wonderful place and I wouldn't want to leave if i lived there either!!!!!!! Thanks for asking about my lady, she had her surgery on her busted nose 4 weeks ago and it went Very Well! It is all pretty and straight again. There still is a nasty scar though that will require a little laser surgery in a few months after it completly heals up. The worst is behind us from this very traumatic Summer and we look forward to the cooling temperatures and the beautiful colors of Fall to help put it to rest and start fresh with a new season!! My portfolio of originals is finally coming back to me after 3 months of being shown around, so be on the lookout for some new postings! Always a joy to hear from you, Sincerely I mean that,Matthew.

Nice to have you back, you've made a good start with the new postings. I've been doing some watercolors lately, have a look when you get a chance. db

Many thanks Roger for your comment on my photograph 'Inferno'! You have a lovely portfolio! Do drop by and check out my other photographs!

Best regards,

Vamsi Krishna

thx so much for your comment on my flower! i sometimes get concerned because of my ratings....you're right, sometimes its like pulling teeth to get a decent rating! thx roger!

B U N C H O F B E A U T I F U L F L O W E R S .

Thanks, I'm glad you liked the photo.. =] also, I like what you have added. =]

Keep up the nice work.

Marla

Hello Roger, Many thanks for the words of encouragement that you left with my Sky Ball image. Much appreciated. All the best, Margo.

You are way too kind for your comment on my photo. It's like Shakespeare complimenting someone who wrote a simple limerick. Compared to your flower shots, mine is laughable. Thanks for the comment though, it caused me to come look at your portfolio and realize how much can be done with a simple rose. Incredible pictures, and the rest of your portfolio is wonderful as well. I'll be coming back often to get inspiration.

Sincerely, Sal

It has been a while since I posted anything that I was really satisfied with. The shots I took over the weekend brought my spirits up a bit, but at the same time demonstrated a few of the shortcommings of the camera I am using. I miss having a good telephoto on the Nikon 8700. It is an 8X digital zoom, but some of the longer shots I took under certain conditions needed a much larger aperature than was available with the onboard flash. The deer and the bird I was trying to shoot were moving too much for a long exposure. the results were very grainy as they were shot at 60th of a second. Well I should take out the Canon EOS Elan and wind up some film at 64 ASA or maybe even 25. Alas summer is coming to an end, the flowers are fading fast and I will have to find other subjects to shoot. As soon as the snow flies I will be able to make use of the new bird feeder I put out a while back. Patience prevails as they say.

Thanks for stopping by my friend, and as always your poirtfolio has brough a smile to my face.

Cheers

Dave

Thank you for your comments on my rose pictures, it seems that roses are the only flower that turn out somewhat good. My lighting still leaves alot to be desired, but I keep trying. Your lily pictures are all so beautiful. Its a great flower to photograph and your lighting, as alway, is awesome. Regards

Thanks for your kind remarks on my portfolio--the more so, since they lead me to these stunning photographs!

Excellent portfolio

Amazing & very inspiring portfolio...Superb!

Regards Arthur

Thank you for your comments & suggestions on one of my photos. The newsletter you suggested certainly very helpful. Thanks for that. Your flowers are stunning...hope someday I will achieve that perfection with my work.

Sheila

Australia hey? I hope you made it to Melbourne. Take lots of pictures?

Thank for the positive comments on Hakea. I agree. The frame is messy.

Noel

M-A-G-N-I-F-I-C-E-N-T photos

roger ~ thanks for your comments today !!!!!!!! You were the one lucky one to view critique and rate my photo...... It musta been a sad one, the 3's didn't even touch it..... Anyhow I Love your flower photos !!!!!

I can't believe that you gave my little old black and white rose a 6/6 when yours are far superior to mine; you have an awesome flower portfolio. I especially like how your nudes focus more on shape instead nakedness tailored towards the male population of this website.

Awesome portfolio!

-Kat

What a great portfolio you have here! Just GREAT! Thank you for your comment on my shot. After looking at your work your comment means a lot to me. Anyway, it was just a lucky shot, right time of the day, etc. Honestly, when I read your comment I didn't pay too much attention to it but when I came to see your work then it hit me! Thanks a lot! Once more, great work!

Amazing portfolio. When I discovered PN, a few months ago, I was flabbergasted by the quality of some pictures, and the first flowers I saw were your roses. Although I knew that I would never be able to reach that quality, I decided to post some of my shots, mostly landscapes, and also a few flowers. Thank-you for spending some time criticizing these pictures. Reading your biography, I discovered that you are not a PS fan, neither do I. As you, I like to make flower portraits: I draw them using an digitizing tablet and a computer using original photographs such as those which are on PN. You can see some of these on my site (http://imagesyves.net). All the best. Yves P.

Your portfolio is amazing. I was surfing around at what others are look at and now I understand why they look at your work. As I said it is amazing I am so look forward to looking at more in the future. LS

Hi Roger!! Seems to me you have been busy busy busy..in your land of paradise! I had to come by and view your beautiful work...leaves me feeling peaceful and happy! ..If only I could smell them too! :) ~Laura

I'm going to email you some time today or tomorrow with some questions about how you set up your business of selling your work online and how that works out for you, because I want to use you as my example or model of how I want to set my site up, because I need to do less massage and more photography! I love the way you set up your site, very simple and to the point, i sell at the galleries, but not online and i think i'm missing out on a whole market for my work! I'll be speaking with you soon my friend.

Thank you so much for taking a look at my portfolio. Your article was terrific and I am going to put it to use this weekend. I am honored that you added me to your list of photographers. Hope to see you back soon and hope I have something of worth to share. Oh by the way your website is really great. Love the look and feel. As a matter of fact it has given me an idea for future gifts. Thanks again. Take care. LS

Dear Roger, Thank you for commenting on my photo. I am especially honoured after seeing your portfolio! Your compositions, framing and colours are really excellent! Best regards, Christos

Roger, your flowers are fantastic. I see what you meant by being more creative with them. I'm going to go through your whole portfolio before I try flowers again, I could learn a ton from you.

Thanks for your comment on my lily photo.

Karen

I think I just had to vent a little :)......... Thanks for reading and encouraging !!!!! ~ brandi !

Dear friend Roger Thanks for viewing and nice comments Your flower photos show the internal beauty of the flowers. Really great work done by you. best compliment! for great work with regards......harie..

Roger,

I?m not sure how I found your portfolio but I'm glad, I did. AMAZING!!!! You are the king of close ups. Your portfolio in very inspiring. I am a beginner, I have learned a great deal already from this site.

Thanks for sharing

Gail

...for your encouraging comment! Your flowers are truely magnificent! If I accomplish a fraction of the talent you show I will be humbled. Looking forward to more photos from you! Have a great day Roger ~ Molly >^..^<

Thank you for your suggestions on how to make my photo better. I've had this camera for 11 days. I tried to zoom to get a close up, but then it won't focus. So what I did with the flower is held the camers very close to it. How would I mkae it sharper as you suggested?

Sorry for the little Venting tantrum I had..... You helped to get my perspective back in the right direction.... Thanks for your Friendship ! Blessings ~

Great flower shots, I will be sure to return when Im looking for inspiration with flower shots.

Hi Roger, congratulations for your wonderful portifolio. Your portifolio is one of the best of flowers at the photo.net. Nice work. Thanks for your comments on one of my last posting, the Cymbidium. Regards, Chico.

Hi, Roger

Thanks for the rating of my photo "microcosmos". I looked through your portfolio, I like your Flowers very much, your compositions on lines of petals is very elegant and teach me a lot. I'll come back often. Congrats!

the things people can have in common. My son definately has been my Largest Character building builder so to speak ! LOL ! I learn new things from Him every day and I know I see the the world in a different and unique view because I have tried so hard to see things through my sons eyes ! It's amazing, and something I am truly grateful to experience !!!!!

thank you for comment. I think that you have a very impressive protfolio

Your work is a source of inspiration for me! Great works and amazing pictures.

keep up the beautiful work

Josef

I would like to thank you for your comment and suggestion... that will help me try harder next time.... And I need not say that you have a gr8 portfolio there

Regards,

Henry K

Hi Roger, thanks for the comment on my flowers. Your portfolio is rich of colours and shapes, it's a pleasure to see for the eyes, great work.

bye

Well, I realy envy you. OR you are gay, (and it came easy to you) or you realy whent you own way in fotography. I just love your (photograpers) femenin look at this world. We can realy learn a lot of those (socalled tootsies)

Please remind, before you possibly explode into my face and I have to "disapprove" all your comments ;-) ) I'm Dutch... (we're beond liberal)

Super regards and great stuff,

thank you very much for your kind comments on my shots! I appreciate very much your portfolio, specially your rose series! great job! regards Daniele

Thanks for the comment. =]

Thank you for your comment! I enjoyed looking through your portfolio. You definitely have an eye for color. cheers, Monica

Thanks Roger for your comments on one of my last posting. Your portifolio is spectacular. I enjoyed very much your macro on flowers. The nude are also beautiful. Congratulations. Regards, Chico do Vale

Thank you for your kind comment. After viewing your portfolio I can see that we share the same love - flowers. You are a talented photo artist!

I too shoot without the aid of artificial lighting or tripods. I try to portray the beauty I see, though it doesn't always work out the way I would like. I hope that will come with more practice and skill.

Thanks again for your positive reinforcement of my very amateur work.

Roger Hi.I am an amateur and i admire your work. Sharpness and contrast were looking great in my eyes. In your portfolio i found out the soft graduation of the tones and colors. I ll come again to see your photos more careful. Thank you for sharing your work, Yiannis.

Tienes una magnifica galeria,en especial me gusta tu coleccion de rosas,es preciosa ,aunque la verdad es que la luz y los colores que consigues en todas tus tomas, es sensacional.Felicidades.

Tambien quiero agradecerte tus visitas y dar las gracias a tu hija por traducirte mis comentarios.

Cordial greetings. -Tolo Duran.

Roger.

Impressing and amazing portfolio. Your way of seeing flowers is special. I enjoyed looking in your portfolio. Regards.

I love your flower pictures! I am so honored that you commented on my Cosmos. Thank you. You have inspired me.

Hi Roger,

Thank you very much for the nice comment on the photo of the pink rose tree in Claude Monet's garden, Giverny, France. My photos represent that of a beginner. Your are splendid and professionally taken. Be well, Rob

hi Roger, Thanks for nice comments. I like your style and your profile is really an imressive and inspirational one. Good work.

JibbadeJibbade mate...

Just love your self portrait. Very original and (as we say in the Netherlands) "speaks chapters" (but than in Dutch ofcause ;-)

Now when I think of it, it must have been a daring shot also. If you droped your camera there and then, it would have set you back quite a few bob. (not to mention of what it might have captured THEN ;-) (I'll spare you the joke about macro lenses. hihi)

But..ah.. is there a face that belongs to that "right foot"?

GreetzZzz, Frits

A name for you?...YES!!! The king of flowers!...Ciaomau!

For me, you are... THE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE FLOWERS! Thanks for sharing BEAUTY one more time. Wish you Magic Light Roger.

then I am... The Queen of Color! love it! ha, ha. This time I want to give you THANKS for kind words to my images and for words that you leave in the one "Another kind of Reflection... " Thanks, thanks, thanksss... dear Roger. Hugs!!

Hi Roger,

This gallery features some outstanding work! great compositions, colours and clarity. My heart and passion is with landscape photography so maybe my recent rating, being 3/4 could be taken with a pinch of salt considering the subject being of a different nature. However my rating does reflect my true thoughts on that particular image. Looking here at your gallery does impress me though and I look forward to more of your work. This gallery contains work that could be described as exemplary. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for the comments and ratings on my pictures. I had been in a slump for a while and I hope I am back on track with these new pictures. Your kind words are so encouraging. You are the master of flower photography and I value you opinion. I ignore the 3/3 ratings, I feel other photographers comments are much more important. Regards Carol

quite the collection! Very inspiring!!

The lilies are a very impressive work of art. I would like to photograph these myself. Very well done, my friend.

Roger, I just realized I've never left you a comment before - probably because every time I visit I never get to the end of the page, since I get caught up in viewing your photos.

I have some new work up for a possible huge sale with a hospital in Philadelphia, I put some of the work on my photo.net site for the buyer to see and would like to know what you think of them. They are the first 16 photos on the site, from the top of the page, let me know what your 5 favorites are as soon as possible, the bid is due Thursday and I can't choose so I needed a fresh opinion! Who else to call but Roger! The man with the flower power! HELP!!! Matthew.

hey Matthew, have looked at your work, and chosen my top 5. Sent you email with my picks. All the best........roger

Thank you once again for taking the time to look at some of my images and leaving comments. It was also a pleasure to "stroll" through your portfolio again. My very best regards.........Helga PS I do believe that you are the one photographer on PN with more comments then images in your portfolio.

Roger, I am sure you don't need to be told this is great stuff. What camera and lens are you using? Are these your flowers? I'll be back later when I can take more time on the individual shots.

Kent

roger, tienes un portafolios magnifico. Felicidades.

Joaquin.

I have always used Nikon cameras, up till now that is. I was reading the specs on my 200 when I discovered that Nikon does not even make there own color chip, Sony does. So I still have the D70, but have added the Fuji Pro 5 in place of my 200. I use a variety of lens, mostly the 105 and 60 for flowers. About 90% of the images come from our own garden.

A gorgeous portfolio - creative and beautifully photographed. (I'll be back!)

Hi Roger,

Quite an impressive protfolio. I admire the way you use the natural lighting to your advantage.

It seems that wheniver I try to shoot flowers, etc, all I have is harsh direct light to work with...I'm jealous.

Great work. Regards, Jerry

Thank you for comment on my recent posted image.
About your portfolio.
You have found your own way to make such great images of flowers!
With best wishes, Grigoriy.

Thank you so much for taking the time to view some of my photos. I would also like to thank you for rating a photo of mine. Your support is very appreciated.

I love most of photos about flowers ,great macro and nice colour ;hope to see more in the future ,and hope to learn more from you.

Thanks for your interest and comments on my portfolio. All I can say about yours is wow ! Of course now I have poppy envy. I have been trying to get a series of pictures of the different stages of the poppy from bud to flower, but keep missing the shot I want when it is finally opened. They last such a short time. Love your roses and the Lilly ( I think thats what it is ) Once again a big WOW.

Hi Roger, your portifolio is excellent. I enjoyed very much all your flowers photos, they are all beautiful. Congratulations. Thanks for your comments on one of my photos (orchid). Do you live in New Zealand? I spent 6 months in Christchurch, in 2003. NZ is wonderful country to live. Regards, Chico.

Carnation in Hiding

As someone who also likes to shoot flowers, I'll be visiting here often to learn. In the meantime, from me to you, my very best flower shot.

Rachel, thank you very much. I am touched by this. Would you be able to take me through what you did to put that image in my portfolio. I would love to drop a few friends flowers from time to time. Also since you are already very good with light, read this wee piece I wrote a while back and see if it gives you any ideas. http://www.gardenartimages.co.nz/home/Newsletter All the best to you Rachel.....roger

Hello Friend!

Well here it is another year is passing away and we are coming into the holidays. I think time starts to go faster as we get older, it was just yesterday I wished my friends Happy Holidays and here it is again the end of a year. The holiday lights are starting to be put on some of the trees here in Dallas, we were out last night and some were lighting the trees. I wish for you all a holiday season with family and friends, after all is said and done all we have is each other.

I want all of you to know just what your comments and ratings on my work means to me, your words are my motivation, my drive to discover, to learn this art that we all love, thank you for taking time and thank you for caring about my works. At the same time thank you for letting us see your world, our lives are so much the same, we all care about our families and friends and we all share the same things, maybe someday our photos will help make for a lasting world peace. May you and your family be blessed this season.

Happy Holidays and Happy Shooting

Ken

Very good start of a wonderful portfolio. Let us see more. You are very good.

Gibson by Penlight

Thanks!

To add an image, after you confirm your comment, it will give you a box (browse). Select the image you'd like to leave and open it. Add a title or it will stay a link (as will a large image).

Now that we've exchanged flowers, here's a bit of classical guitar (a Gibson sg classic).

Most respectfully...... one of the best site in photo.net. You are simply a master of arts. Best regards.

for the man who took the time to be honest.

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6641126

Your floral work is "inspiring" me !

A Gorgeous and inspiring portfolio. Great work. Congrats.

Amazing portfolio. Your flower photography is really art

Gracias Roger,por tu tiempo, tus comentarios,tus valoraciones y en especial por tan bellas rosas que has dejado en mi galeria,y que le dan un atractivo especial.Gracias tambien por compartir con todos nosotros estas sensacionales y delicadas bellezas a las que nos has acostumbrado.Espero podamos seguir disfrutando de ellas mucho tiempo.

Un abrazo -Tolo.

Dear Roger - I have just visited your portfolio and I have to say you have a simply wonderful gallery of floral images - truly artisic and inspiring! I'm sure I can learn from you so I'll be back! Warm rgds from sunny South Africa.

I thank you for all your kind comments and rates and I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year plenty of good photos. Ciao, Alx

You are a great photographer. You are one of my favorites!! I enjoyed your portfolio very much!

Hello, Roger.

Thank you for the kind words. I hope to have an opportunity to visit your country someday. Best wishes to you and your family, and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I am looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful work in 2008.

Cheers!

Thanks again Roger for your feedback and encouragement. I've checked out the lighting article you suggested. Thanks for sharing. I hope one day my photos will score as high as your do consistantly. Thanks agin for the wonderful works and keep that eye sharp!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Larry T. Franklin

Just when I was thinking flower pictures are very boring, cliche' and monotonous, I came across your portfolio and WOW! What an amazing artiste you are! Images are just out of this world. Keep shooting!

Hello Roger, just wanted to wish you and your family all the best for Christmas and the New Year. Running a B&B, I guess you'll be pretty busy at this time. Nonetheless, hope you have time to relax and take more of those gorgeous images. Kind regards, Margo.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you and your family.Janusz.

thanks for visiting...and Merry Christmas to you and yours! your note reminds me of the fact that i miss our exchanges...and that i need to visit more often. the subject matter of my work is often dictated by opportunity...and i just haven't had the chance to shoot much in the floral genre...but haven't given up on it, and look to you more than anyone for knowledge, insight, and expertise in this genre. more importantly...you're beyond doubt, a very kind and thoughtful person. i promise to talk with you soon my friend! john

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to you and yours. Regards Carol

Roger - Wishing you a happy holiday filled with laughter and love. I have enjoyed growing to know your work and hope to share more in 2008! Thank you for your supportive words they always come at just the right time. Merry Christmas

Muchas gracias por tan simpatica felicitacion,y gracias tambien a tu hija,por sus palabras en espa�ol.Desde Mallorca recibid los dos un afectuoso abrazo.

Thank you for your time and comments.Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you and your family.

Cordial greetings -Tolo Duran.

Roger, thank you for your wonderful Christmas greetings. Happy Holidays to you as well and all the best for 2008. Regards, Teresa

Love your three dogs and the Christmas message - hope all your dreams and aspirations for 2008 become a reality but be careful what you wish for - you might get it. You do have an amazing portfolio and if I wanted to do some serious flower photography I would come here for inspiration.

Roger, i like that you look for the different angle and unusual shot..keep at it, 2008 should be entertaining...regards....David

This portfolio is an inspiration and belongs to one of my favorite photographers! (Going to post on some other favorites now....!) Happy New Year.

I have never seen a more beautifully arranged portfolio, great flower shots. Thanks for rating my pic, keep visiting.

...and I want to wish you the very best in 2008....hope there will allways be a rose or two willing to hold still for your awesome photography.Regards.......Helga

dear friend

the year has so quickly gone by. thank you for all your support and inspiration. best wishes for your good health and greater success in 2008!

Thank you for your ratings and comments on my photos throughout the year. I value your opinion and admire your work. Best of health and happiness in the New Year. You truly are a great photographer. Regards Carol

Hi, roger

thank you for all your support and inspiration of the last year. it's so nice to have you here in PN. looking forward to see more of your works on flowers and plant in 2008. Best Wishes !

Hey Roger,

Great portfolio from a great photographer. We will put our disagreement to pasture were it belongs. Have a wonderful 2008, I look forward to seeing what photographs you capture this year.

All the best,

Mark

Hi Roger,

THanks for your comment on my photo of the red rose. Appreciate it. I checked out your portfolio, great photographs. Especially lik the photographs of flowers. Great work...

Greetings, Ronald Pol

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!....

Thanks for the ratings on the orchid..... The quality of your flower photos makes your approval special... Thanks again.

Jim

hi, roger

haven't seen your new photo for about a couple of weeks. looking forward to it. Happy 2008!

Thank you very much Mister Sonneland for your good comment on my portfolio and I wish you a beautiful new year!

Jacynthe

... and come to this portfolio, jaw dropping. Your dedication to your chosen subject is admirable and the way your shots combine the beauty of nature and mathematics is astonishing. From one monomaniac to another ... bravo, Roger, bravo. And if I have anything to say about it, please join us for lunch on the Greek beach with octopus and ouzo!

Your folder is a beautiful garden.And your flowers can speak about sensations and sensibility.I enjoy it very much. Saludos: Gema.

How shall I start?Your life has already been a whole Space Oddissey!And Major Tom has done so much so far!

It's a pure delight we had aquainted here,almost accidentally,when I saw a comment of yours talking about Crete.

What should I say for your portfolio and the inspired and unique flower details?

It has already been commented by so many great photographers here.

Your nudes are also a wonderful sight of what is the mother of inspiration for all of us:the human body.You really have to try some more!

Since I'm too tired today after my son's nameday,I'll come back again to your intriguing page and spend more time talking and drinking!

Roger,thank you for your positive comment on my picture.Its an encouragement to me. Thank you for that. My complimentson your impressive portfolio.Your Lilly pictures are my favourite. With regards, Jaap.

I look forward to that.........roger

Roger,

Your flowers are beautifully and masterfully captured. Love the color in all, but I think the fern curls were my favorites. Wonderful work!

Best regards, Tammy

Dear Roger, thanks for the comment on my signature, either I will take it away or I will change change the color to make it more discret. On the other hand let me tell you the you have a lovely portfolio and I like very much the shots of the flowers, if you ever come to Mexico you will have a lot of material (flowers) to take pictures of,. Well done Roger muchas felicidades, we keep in touch // Best regards // Salvador Pe�aloza

Roger, your work has inspired me like few others. Because of you, I'm looking at flower images differently. I've begun using natural light! Unthinkable! And I'm loving the results. I try to incorporate the spirit of your work in my own. I'm not trying to imitate you, but I am trying to capture the same dreamy, warm, beautiful feeling your images carry.

You see, that's the thing about your work: It's not about images. It's about how I feel when I look at them. I remember the loveliness that can be found in life amidst the hardship and pain. When I look at your photos, I'm reminded of the peace and joy I felt when holding my infant son; when seeing my newborn daughter for the first time.

Enough of this mushy stuff! Roger, you must know what pleasure your work gives people. It would be criminal if you did not know what a positive impact your work has on so many people.

Applecore!

I enjoy visiting your portfolio, I Like it is full of quality and good job. Best Regards

Roger....looking at your roses and the beautiful lighting that you have with them sure brightened an otherwise dull day in Victoria. Thanks for reminding me that I can "escape" the winter every so often trough your wonderful images.....take good care.......Helga

Roger, congratulations for your beautiful photos, specially the roses. Regards, Chico do Vale

I'm sure you're working on something new .

I'll raise my glass of wine for you.

Cheers Roger!Come on,we need your company here!

I love your Heidi series. Have a look at my Gaia series. Best wishes. John

Hello - you have really great album, i like it. Regards

Hindrek M䮮ik

great work. love the nudes in the doorway. what an amazing eye for light and composition you have.

I have a flower photo for you! Cheers! http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6974312

Roger, this is very unique and full of art. Congrats, Fritz

Your nude additions to your collection are truly beautiful. They are tasteful and executed with obvious respect for the models and through them to the female form. The fresh air in the Swiss Alps must have been good for you....Bert

I spent some time this afternoon viewing your recent collection of nudes, and I must say I like the doorway series the best. As with your newer work, you utilize light very artistically. To be honest, nude photography is not my favorite type of photography, but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate good work when I see it.

I wonder if this is a sign of things to come.

All the best.

Hola,Roger.Felicidades por tan magnificas series que ultimamente nos ense�as.y que gracias a la tecnologia digital, tenemos la suerte de poder recuperar y compartir.Para mi es un placer poder disfrutar de todas ellas, y agradezco tu iniciativa y tu trabajo para poder hacernos llegar estas estupendas tomas.Siento no haberlas comentado individualmente,pero ultimamente por diversos motivos no he dispuesto de mucho tiempo para hacerlo,no obstante sigo tu siempre interesante trabajo y disfruto de el.Quiero hacer mencion tambien, al valor que algunas de las modelos tuvieron por posar desnudas en un ambiente tan frio y mantener el estilo y la elegancia en todo momento.Enhorabuena.

Un abrazo -Tolo.

though i've enjoyed some of your nudes, i haven't really felt qualified to comment on them. hope you're well.

mary

Roger...compliments for your portfolio ! Fantastic "A place called home..". Malborough Sounds I think ... ciao Andrea :)

Hi Roger,

I simply love most of your work. The old analog pictures taken from nude girls in the mountains are my absolute favorites!!! I hope you have some left for me :-)

Regards, Franz

Congratulations Roger , have looked through most of the images you have posted. The roses are refreshing to see. In your photos of Nudes it is hard to determine which image is the best for all are interstimng to say the least. Liked the ones taken in the mountains. Keep up the fine work and will visit again.

DonM

....keep coming across your nudes in the "critique" section....they are all very beautiful models + great shots.....you must be a very nice man (besides being a great photographer), for the models to "submit" to such conditions for you....congratulations and best wishes.....Helga

Hello my friend, I have been fascinated by the nudes you have brought up out of the archives. I have enjoyed looking at you work with such a different venue than the flowers. I hope to be back in the mix soon. Been otherwise occupied as of late. Good things happening around here. Daughter Dayna is doing well. Take care my friend.

Dave

Congratulations Roger, this is the first time I visit your portfolio, I have known some your work thru the "nudes" , some of them I like because they look somehow different , as if the shots were taken in the 60s , well done, but what I really like and I love , are your flowers , they are so great and I mean it , very nice done, artistic and full of color, that?s just great , muchas felicidades and thanks for sharing , best regards // Salvador

Hi Roger....thank you very much on your picture for me! She is very beutiful....like others your photo. Thank you...with all ones heart....Marta :-)

Hi Roger, you are Master of Beautiful Roses and Outdoor Nudes. Congratulations and regards.

verry good portfolio,love it

WOW! amazing portfolio ! thank you for your comment, and i wish u good light were ever you go!

Your recent submissions of the images you have scanned on Crete nudes and Cretan people,make me think how a man could manage to capture both beauty and documentary in every step he made in this magical land.

Wishing you well my faraway friend.

This is an astonishing portfolio!!

hello! you have added many new images since ive last been here and i am WOWED! the nudes are brilliant i especially loved the snowy and backlit ones! great concepts! i have noticed you marked me as interesting and i really appreciate that! i have put up a new line of pictures, please come tell me what you think! cheers and all the best!

Hi Roger, I love your flowers and the way your unique and creative style on shooting them come into play. They are just beautiful! I will keep watching your portfolio and know I will learn much in being more creative in photographying flowers. Thanks you for rating my catus garden.

My compliments for your splendid portfolio!

Dear Roger.

"May God bless and keep you always,

May your wishes all come true,

May you always do for others

And let others do for you.

May you build a ladder to the stars

And climb on every rung,

May you stay forever young,

Forever young, forever young,

May you stay forever young."

Bob Dylan,Forever young.

Just dropped by to say hi and that I miss your beautiful flower images. Hope you will be photographing them soon. Everytime I browse your portfolio I see beauty at it's finest. Regards Carol

thank you for commenting my rose: it is an honour for me to receive appreciation from a "master" of the "rose photography" as you prove to be with your wonderful portfolio. Best regards, Gino

Enjoying a comment yours is a great joy, wait for one of your photos is a great desire. All the best for you and your family. Your friend Vicente.

Fantastic portfolio. The best I've seen till now !

I keep watching your site, but have not seen any new postings in a while. I hope all is well...Bert

Thanks for the comment on my iris. You have lovely flower photos. I think it's great that you use all natural light.

Ciao Roger, grazie per il tuo bel commento alla mia foto. Detto date che un maestro �n grande complimento. Raoul

Beautiful flower pictures....not an easy subject because nearly everyone does flower pictures at some point.

Thank you for sharing

Issy

hey roger thanks for the tip,i m a new photographer and these advices are so precious for me!! you have a beautiful portfolio,especially the rose section is awesome!!!

still waiting ............... :))

Thank you for your comment and for viewing my work. Your floral photography is superb. Best wishes, Lawrence

I really enjoyed looking thorugh your work, you have great originality in your pictures and wondeful technique. Keep up the great work!

Din

Roger: You are a Master of photographing flowers...your images are wonderful in the way you capture the tinist detail, making it the composition...just beautiful. Your idea of photographing older female nudes is very interesting. In the way you capture flowers, you have the sensitivity to do it well...Go for it! Very few have the guts to work with older women, as they have their imperfections and issues, which would make the photographs even that more interesting. Life is too short to miss out on anything. best of luck, lauren

Roger, Your work is magnificent and inspiring.Thank you for sharing it. Best regards, Mark

I love your portfolio and really appreciate that you took the time to comment on my work. Thanks, Al

your comment of one of my photo led me to your enchanting portfolio. Your flowers' images are so sensual. I'll be back to see more. Ciao.

What an incredible body of work Roger. While the nudes are spectacular, at my age it's the your flowers that make my heart beat faster..

Thanks for your kind words on my lily photo. Quite stunning collection of flower photos you have here. Great portfolio, with lots of delicate and beautiful photos!

I visited your portfolio after reading your bio and I am glad I did. There is not one single bad shot. It's all good to great and very pleasing to look at. I especially like your fern pictures. Your bio picture is my idea of a contemplative time. The sunset, the water inside and outside plus a glass of wine...looks like heaven to me.

Roger - a positive critique coming from a professional is rewarding. I am just beginning to develop myself in photography, and enjoying the process. I enoyed looking through your amazing collection of flowers, and look forward to more of your work. Thanks

Thank your for your comment, I really appreciated. As I already said yours is an inspiring portfolio and I came here time to time to get some. Best regards.

I appreciate that you have taken the time to comment on my work. Your portfolio continues to impress me and I hope to learn more. Al

Thank you for comments on my latest photo.
You have interesting portfolio, that I have enjoy. With best wishes, Grigoriy

Hi Roger, thanks for stopping by and commenting on Love in a mist it is much appreciated. Really enjoyed looking through your portfolio and your photos are very inspiring. Best Regards.. Jacqueline

Good morning

Roger Thank you for your comment on my flower shot, coming from you I take it as a huge compliment You have just amazing shots my friend. Graig

Stopping by to wish you Happy Applecore!

Yup, it's me.....miss you!

thanks for rating my photo!!! You have a very unique portfolio and I have to say your collection is impressive. Very beautiful use of colors, the quiet moods of your flowers pictures .Think you are very good !!!! Keep up your great work.

All the best to you

from Olda.

My princess

The story about the rose..the queen among the flowers is so elegant, tender and lovely.. I really adore them.. And the lilies are so powerful within strong edges that define measure of hidden passion for elegance.. Thank you for giving me a window in your world as I will always feel free to come and see the world trough your eyes..

Sincerely,

Marija Tadic

Hi Roger,

I appreciate your comment in my portfolio. And very impressed by yours! Of course the subject matter is beautiful, but you make a magnificent job of lighting and capturing.

Go All Blacks!!

Regards, Chris

You have good portfolio, I like your flowers images.. , they are wonderful. Best regards.

Dear Roger thanks for rating my photo "White Flowers". Your portfolio is very fine. I like expecially the section devoted to roses. The photo that follows is my modest tribute to rose.

Hi Roger,

Appreciate your comment to one of my pictures. You have an amazing portfolio. Best regards!

I seldom come to this part of my portfolio, so am always surprised by all the comments I find when I do.

Maria, thank you for your kind words and also the lovely rose image, it is gorgeous!

Chris, nice to Know there are other Kiwis here, All blacks are next week, should be a good game.

Natalia, thank you for your kind words.

Andrea, thank you for your nice words, and especially your rose image, which is a very fine rose image indeed.

Adriana, thank you also for your kind words.

Hello Roger, I am soooooooooo happy to get your message from the site. I really love your pictures!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope you can take more wonderful pictures to share with us.

Thank you for your interest. You have very good portfolio. i'm watching you. Take care.

Thank you for your comment and support on my work,it is a pleasure to see your portofolio again and your pasion for this splendid flowers,all my best to you and more excellent shots.

Thank you so much, Roger, for the kind critique of my image. I'm extremely impressed by your botanical studies--they're inspiring! I was afraid my straight-on, documentary shot of this seedpod wouldn't hold interest, so thanks for the compliment.

All the Best, Nancy

The film is called Polaroid Time Zero film. So much going on in life right now that I apologize for losing contact with you for a while, but I turned 40, had a 19 year old cat die, expelled a kidney stone and had acouple good shows in the first half of the year, so it's been CRAZY... Anyway I'm always thinking of your little paradise! My lovely wife has started school at 36 to become an estetician and I'm so proud of her and very much in love still after almost 15 years!! Time are so tight here in the US Of A that all i seem to do these days is massage to pay the bills,but my art is ever changing towards something different because of Polaroids lack of vision!!, and I'm growing as an artist and hope to continue to create. Will speak to you soon Matthew...

Thanks Roger. Actually i ma novice. Just bought a digital camera. still playing with the controls and experimenting. anyway ur comments inspired me to do better so keep them coming. Gone thru ur gallery.... its mind boggling... great compositions, excellent varaition in color and tones. i wish u cud lend me a few tricks.... :)

Keep me posted.

I'd like to thank you for your kind words of encouragement on my photo.Your macro work on the lillies is impressive.

thanks for your comment on my photo :) Your flowers and the women's silhouette are beautiful. (ps. you live in a gorgeous place!!!) Regards, Carmen

Hi Roger Thank you so much for visiting and commenting on "They're Wild". Your time is greatly appreciated. I have a lot to learn when I look at your floral photography. Best wishes, Lawrence

Thanks for commenting on my foxglove photo and for posting such a spectacular portfolio :)

Hello there! I thought I would stop in and look at all your talent in your portfolio. I love your work and when you rate my image a 7/7 (Thank you) I find me being even more appreciative after looking at your wonderful flowers and all your other images. A compliment for sure. I too do not find myself very comfortable rating nudes that often but I must say yours are in very good taste. Thank you again Roger for all your kind words and thank you for being here at PN so I can view and learn from your talent. May you find peace at your doorstep today and always. Take care.

Hi, Roger - Thanks again for your comment on my shot "Die Rose Rose" , every time I see your portfolio, I enjoy it , the more I see it , the more I like it, those flowers are amazing, just super. Congratulations amigo and happy shooting, best regards // Salvador Penaloza

Roger, thank you very much for your kind comments and suggestions on my photographs, which are very appraciated, because they really help to improve and to deliberate about my skills. You asked me about my homeland: I have to confess, that i do not reside in New Zealand. quite a pitty. But i have been there on vacation in 2007 for a couple of weeks. I visited North-, South and Stewarts Island, and i simply loved it, especially the west coast of the southern island. Hopefully i will have an opportunity to visit again. Besides: Your fern pictures are great. Best regards - Steffen

Thank you ...:) Katka

It matters not how often I visit your portfolio... it's always an adventure in sheer Beauty....Bert

I am very honored that you rated my Buttercup picture so highly, I'm not sure I deserve it compared to this portfolio though. The rose is my most favorite flower and you have captured the heart and soul of them. Agian thank you so much for the rating on my picture.

Halo Roger

Your kind critique come back to see your PF after a long gap and I am pleasently surprised to see a richer and even more beautiful work. I am happy to welcome you and recipracate your friendship for future to come.

best wishes from India

Roger: Your work is all so outstanding that its difficult to comment on one or two... your lighting is spectacular, and you understand perfectly how to best bring something to life... I look forward to your images! best regards, lauren

Thank you for your comments on my cone flowers. Your portfolio is simply awesome and I treasure your kind words.

Hi Roger, Your portfolio is an art work in its finest! Now that I saw it, I know what a flower photography could be and I am sure I will visit it very often for inspiration! Thank you for your nice comments and great ratings on one of my photos, however as some people mentioned above, now that I saw your portfolio I am not sure I deserve them!  Great work! Congratulations!

Roger, I want to take this opportunity to say thank you for your recent feedback to one of my recent flower submissions to the critque forum. It meant a lot to me and I was inspired for the first time to learn in photoshop how to expand the canvas above the flower. You will find it attached to this message.

You have a wonderful gallery. I'm studying your collection as I am trying to take better pictures. Thanks for the critiques.

Tuan

Hi Roger, Yes ... We kiwi's are hard to find :) - Thank you for the kind words, your profile is ... 100% stunning

Kind Regards
Mike

Thanks for your comment. Your collection is really spectacular and very inspiring. Best wishes

Great portfolio. Thanks for the comments on my flower shots. It means a lot coming from a flower photography expert like yourself. David Bailey

hello, I really appreciate your comment. thank you amazing portfolio:)))

Wow, I see a great portfolio here! Lighting, composition, colors, and originality ... everything so nice. Thank you for your comments on my photograph. Best regards, Wei

A portfolio with excellent photos very beautiful and very well worked, of course the combination flower and a woman is great!

Greetings!

Very interesting portfolio and beutiful colors, congratulations !

... very good portfolio ... congrats ...

... than you for your comment and rating ... regards from Nicosia - Cyprus ...

Dear friend Roger, your portfolio is one of the best I have seen, in photo.net. Your love for flowers(especially roses and lilies) and natural light are amply rewarded by these magnificent shots. These images evince the high aesthetic and technical qualities of your images. Best wishes from India. A rose for you, dear friend.

Just like the opening of your rose, a new friendship is born. I like that very much, peace and happiness.........forever.............roger

Me gustó mucho tu portafolio, especialmente los alcatraces. Fernando.

Hi Roger, thanks so much for sharing your wonderful portfolio. It is truly inspiring! I feel like running out immediately to make some more photography :) Ever since I started doing some photography, I was attracted to flowers, guess they are so beautiful in themselves and have so much grace :) I've been torn between focusing on this theme and widening my scope of themes, but after reading you and viewing your work, it makes it clear for me... I will focus on flowers and nature :) Thanks again for your feedback and for sharing your work! Claudia Romero

roger, where have you been? we miss your flower images.

I've been to your recent "Anydri " folder which you have uploaded for me and I'm quite impressed of the documentary images you have managed to shoot and keep for such a long time.I've made some comments accompanied with recent material of the place and people there.I woudn't have been to this tiny village,if it weren't for you to remind me of where you were living at the time these stone years were full of joy for life,passion for love and photography.

Many thanks for making me so happy and excited!

Thanks for your comments on the "Low Key",....I agree with you on the square format....I have uploaded a few more photos of the same flower but with different ligting settings in my portfolio....waiting your comments..... Your photos of Roses are stunning and inspiring.....Thanks again....regards...Anil

Thanks Again...Anil

Thanks for leaving that nice note in my portfolio. I'm happy to say that I enjoy your eye for the flowers. I can certainly learn from you varied techniques. You seem to get the most out of a blossum. I cany that I've enjoyed the beauty of flowers for most of my life. And, I'm only 48, but I have a beautiful new grand-daughter that I'm so proud of. My daughter and her husband are going to be great parents. I'm also the father of an 8 year old boy (he's my favorite subject) and that continues to keep me young.

I also forgot to mention, I am a big fan of the ocean as you noted, I get a lot of pleasure taking in the scenery and enjoying the landscapes of our beaches here in Massachusetts (Particurlarly Cape Cod). So, thanks for noticing.

Thanks again. Bob

Your comments on the SUNSET are very encouraging....Anil

Excellent portfolio. I especially liked the roses and your artful sense of composition.

You are the master of all things floral. Your work is truly inspirational.

love your photo's. very well done, thank you for sharing Steve

Hey Roger,

I am truly humbled by the beautiful collection of “art” you share in this PF!

Honestly I have nothing new to add to the comments made by those who have visited before me….I could mirror their words…not my style.

Let me just say WOW; you have much talent and I am honored that you would comment on one of my photos. It is my hope that you will continue to critique, rate and help me improve my skills.

I will visit again soon, thank you for sharing and making me smile today.

Warm regards, Pamela

Apasionate of flowers, with every shoot you made us part of this beautiful pleasure in your life. You do poetry. In every shoot I can see your personal note.Best Regards

Happy Holidays!

Dear Roger,

Happy Holidays to you & your family!

Your PN page is excellent as ever! I haven't spent much time on this site in the last 6 months so when I opened your site tonight I was startled in much the same way as when one is viewing fireworks!

I tell my son that spring is just really slow fireworks and fall a little the same way. Your work shares the same joyousness and excitement as spring and fall and really is just a celebration of life.

All the best to you my friend.

Warm Regards, Kerry Harrison

dear Roger

The year 2008 has gone by so quickly.the events in last few weeks in mumbai have been very tragic, shocking and inhuman. may god bless mercy and do not show us such days again.

It was though your motivation and support, I have learnt some more in Photography.

I take this oppertunity in wishing you and your family a joyous 2009.

best wishes from Mumbai India

Rajen

Gracias por haberte cruzado en mi camino y haber hecho un alto para darme tu apoyo,dedicandome un poco de tu tiempo. Que en estas fechas de paz y amor se hagan realidad tus mejores deseos. Te deseo de corazon para ti y los tuyos,una feliz Navidad y prospero 2009. Recibe un fuerte abrazo -Tolo Duran.

Happy Holidays from Seattle. May the Beauty of this season bring you and your family peace and joy.

Best wishes, Pamela

A gift

Dearest friend. Wishing you and your family a peaceful holiday season and everything that you wish for the 2009. Thanks for your valuable support. Best wishes Emma

roger, happy holidays to you and your family. i hope that 2009 will be a wonderful and productive year for you. all the best and thanks for your incredible support! dror (and may i add the entire arsenal team :).)

Wishing you and your loves ones a Merry Christmas, along with a very Healthy and Happy New Year. Thank you for all your support. Your the best.

Regards, Carol

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a healthy, blessed and prosperous Christmas and 2009. I thank you for your recent kind words and Seasons greetings all of which are very much appreciated. And to the master of flower photography, I wish I had your focus and I look forward to seeing more of your images in 2009.

Dear Roger , wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year , Dan .

Best wishes

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A health to you, A wealth to you, And the best that life can give to you! Happy New Year!

Thank you for your rating and comment on my b & w roses. It has been awhile since I have photographed roses, but these were special, my retirement roses. I hope you and your family have a Happy and Healthy New Year. Regards Carol

Love the new stuff.

Roger, this is a superb example of light and shadow. The colours are delicate yet bold and you have manage to capture this exquisite flower in all its elegance and beauty. Well done. Gerry Bridge

Thank you for your comment Roger. Your flowers are wonderful, all of them are astounding. A greeting

Interesting portfolio with great shoots, congratulations ! Roxana.

Your flower photos have a real glow to them and jump off the page. Great light.

Your photography is spectacular, and thank you so much for taking the time to comment on my flower garden photograph. Sharon Welker

Hi Roger, this is fantastic! Thank you very much for the wonderful writing and photography. Penguins really I was happy. It is wonderful to find you instead. Too much and I appreciate you stopping at my photos and honest words. Thank you from the heart Marta PS: and your flowers are fantastic

and greetings...

looked in on you for a while......but found the experience very "uplifting"......your rose shots are giving me hope that spring + summer might actually arrive sometime.....seems like an aweful long winter this year.....take care + happy shooting......Helga......PS....love some of your other flower shots just as much!!

Lots of great roses and others. Greetings.

Wonderful portfolio. I enjoyed a beautiful journey through your charming photographs. It's a rejuvenating experience to look at your flower images. Thanks a lot for your nice comment in my portfolio. Best regards.

Thanks for your encouraging comment on the Climber Black...Anil

Thank you for your comment on my photo ( bloom) you have a great macro photo. congrats, Regards, Shahram

What an incredible portfolio you have! I see you have a love affair with flowers and you have captured them so wonderfully!!!!!

deb

I did run out of film , but not images I could show to you guys, it's just been a bit of a roller coaster ride this last year and we are trying to stay afloat, no worries we'll make it somehow!! Got lots of images to show you so please stay tuned and keep in touch, as a friendly voice can open the way to stay alive, seriously it's been tough so to hear from you would be a true pleasure in a tough time. Hope your well my friend:)

I'm so glad you stopped in to check out one of my images, so I had the opportunity to see your work. Your flower shots are very impressive, and this is a direction I've been wanting to go in myself. I am really fired up and inspired after seeing your work. Top notch stuff!! Thank you too for your kind words on my 'after the rain' image, it means a lot coming from a photographer who does this caliber of work...very much appreciated!! I hope to see you around on PN...:) Linda

thanks for coming by Roger... good to be back to Pnet after a year's absence. i look forward to taking a long stroll through your portfolio to see what you've been up to! you're work is impeccable and inspiring...and you're a true gentleman.

John

Thanks for your kind comment on my shot, I really appreciated it.I have been contemplating your work,you've got a super eye for composition and colour. Congrats!

Roger,

Thank you for visiting my (meager) portfolio and for your kind words. Since I’m not a paid subscriber I’m not allowed many more photo uploads. So my portfolio may forever remain VERY tiny.

I must say that I viewed many of your floral photographs and they are BEAUTIFUL! You have a great feel for capturing their particular beauty.

God Bless ;o)

We have visited your portfolio many times. Even months before we became members of PN.

All your images are balanced delicate art work. A portfolio for inspiration and joy!

PS. Thanks for your visits. Warm regards, Anne & Runar ;-)

what more can I say of this magical vision of the inner and outer beauty of the life energy that we call 'flower', Toast toast toast, Roger.

Dear Roger,

thank you so much for your kind words on my flower photos. I really appretiate your comments and opinion. Your portfolio is very strong, I especially enjoy your way of playing with light and color. Hope to see more of your pictures in the future.

Stanislav

A very nice portfolio Roger. I especially love your use of waifish, small-breasted models. Your flower work is impeccable!

Best,

Michael

Thanks! Regards!

Thanks for your comment on the march Full Blossom...yes I have another version in which I have kept most of the flower sharp...I will load it soon.....Regards Anil

Hi Roger, thank you for your kind words on my photo which brought me to your gallery here. In one word it's FANTASTIC! I like flowers and especially flower details/close-ups and yours are really excellent. Maybe it's already mentioned here in comments but may I ask which lenses do you use? I couldn't find it in photos details. Thanks once more and wish you a good light! Tomas.

Thank you Roger for your appreciation and your comment on my gallery - very kind of you. I'm still a fledgling photographer. Coming from you it is high praise indeed. I have been an admirer of your flower pictures for quite a while. And what you said is very true - its never too late for a happy childhood taking pictures - blissfully :D.

----anat

in itself. My true respect and admiration to your lovely rose garden with the most enchanted rose pedals. Dear Roger, i am not sure which one i should comment about because they are all lovely. I definitely would return many times to learn from your artwork. Thanks for sharing with us the most sensuous way of appreciating a rose.

BTW, your work on nudes are just another medium or your sensuous artistic expression. My true admiration. Warm regards, Tanya.

Roger, Thank you for your kind words and rating of my "Star Clematis" photo. I think I achieve a natural feel in many of my compositions because I tend to tak eshots "as is" rather than a lot of arranging and moving things around. A mentor of mine will be very upset with this picture because of the leaves and buds within the shot. Like you I have an affinity for flower shots and trying to find something within the shot. I would be very interested in your thoughts on some of my other shots. You have a beautiful portfolio with manty wonderful pictures. The roses are very well done but I think I prefer the calla shots the most. I also don't find any problems with your nudes and see no reason they shouldn't be here. They are ffar more tasteful and better done than many of the other nudes I have seen on PN. They have a very nice simpicity to them.

Charles

Roger: Thank you for your comment on my recent postng. It led me to your portfolio, your flower photos are excellent! Tom

Roger, you have a very beautiful portfolio. Thanks for your kind words and suggestions posted on my gallery. I Appreciate it. Ritesh

Hi Roger , I really appreciate the comment on " Rose Waves" it means a lot coming from you .I guess I do see flowers differently , I like the individual petals instead of the whole flower . Your flowers are magnificent , I love the back lighting that you use . A person could learn much from your gorgeous images . Joanie

Coming from you that means a lot. You have a nice portfolio of flowers. I do not exclusively shoot flowers but get the bug every now and then, especially in the spring and summer when the flowers are in bloom. I looked at your private sites and gather that it is winter in your part of the world. Therefore, I guess you are limited in what you can photograph during this time but that you do have a wonderful selection in the warmer months. With natures beauty you cannot go wrong. Thanks again, DMc

after seeing your fine portfolio,I have found that it is an honor to give me some rating,and to view two of my flowers shots,I have considered that an award for nothing,for my shots are colorless in front of yours,Thank you and have my best regards.

Hi Roger, First thank you for your valueable comments for my pic of the lotus. Seen your portfolio, Truly facinating you are a master in the art of flowers

Best Regards Gamini

You have a very nice and creative portfolio, very beautiful flower photos and also amazing nude photos. great works. best regards. Nima

Much thanks! Your work is quite impressive. Wonderful variety and use of colors! Best regards! Vanesa.

Thank you for the comment! I will deinetly work on cropping the picture. Your pictures are very beautiful, many remind me a great deal of Georgie O'Keefe's work

Hey there buddie, Yes it has benn awhile sense my last post, i have benn fishing allot, and working on a guitar I am building for myself, And didn't realize how much i have missed in my photography, My mother encouraged me to enter a local photo contest and i did. And i wone best in show, and first place in the wildlife category. That woke me up. It is the first photo contest i have ever entered. It has motivated me allot! I'm Back, Thanks for the encouragement my good friend and talk to you soon. Gordon H.

Thank you for taking the time to comment on my flower, I am learning. I will be honest I looked over your portfolio and I will never look at a flower the same way again. ...Amazing, thank you so much for sharing your work.

Take Care Ann Elkins

Thanks Roger for taking time to comment on my pictures.Since then i have had opportunity to look through your gallery which shows your class and mastery of image taking.Regards ~ Anis ,6.29.09

Dear Roger, Very interesting and joyful journey throw roses and beautiful flowers I had during my time here , you have a outstanding portfolio with a lot of nice pictures. Thank you for your time to comment my recent submission "Water Lily". Best regards Sadegh

Thank you for all your comments and advice on my Iris photso and how to touch them up. To be honest, I dont know how to use photoshop real well (which is what i have, Photosshop Elements 6) and its hard for me to just learn how. I did my best and those were the results.

If there is any other way you can direct me in how to tone down the blown spots i would be oh so very greatful! Email me if you like.

Again thank you very much! Oh and your portfolio is AMAZING!

Hi Roger,

Thanks for leaving a thoughtful comment on my rose photo the other day. I had not seen your portfolio before but now that I have I will visit often. I have a lot to learn from your subtle use of light and focus to bring out the essence of flowers.

Cheers,

Phil

Roger, Your considered opinion on "Yellow Daylily" is very much appreciated. Your flower work is inspiring. I've got to get closer, when I shoot flowers. Best regards, Glenn

...for your comment in one of my pictures what allowed me to discover your marvelous portfolio. Fascinating, you are a master and an inspiration for me in the art of flowers.

Well, impressive is not strong enough. You are very good at this photography stuff..my pleasure to view your work! I love the doorway series.

Roger, very nice portfolio. Your flowers and nature shots are incredible. Thanks for providing such nice imagery to the forums.

Regards, Joaquin

Here's wishing you and your family Seasons' Greetings, Happy Holidays and a Great NewYear ahead! Thank you for your kind comments supporting my work during the year. Best wishes - Sekhar

Happy Holidays

I wish you and yours a happy holiday season and the best New Year! Can you believe it 2010 is almost here! Thank you for all your support and kind words. I have missed you!

Warmest regards, Pamela

Roger - hope your holiday is filled with laughter and love....and a beautiful sunset.... Hugs - - Me :)

Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a very happy and prosperous 2010. May the beauty of the world brighten up your life and decorate your days with love, success and happiness.

Hi Roger, Wishing you and your love ones a very Merry Christmas. Regards Carol

Un año mas en estas fechas tan especiales quiero desearte lo mejor para ti tus seres queridos, esperando que tus mejores deseos se hagan realidad. Gracias por tan bellos instantes que a traves de tus fotografias has compartido con todos nosotros y gracias por tu apoyo y tu tiempo.

Feliz Navidad y prospero 2010.

Un fuerte abrazo -Tolo Duran.

Roger,

What an outstanding portfolio. Your flowers, especially the lilies are exquisite. I'll be returning to study your shots more!

Regards.

Diane

I thank You. Happy new year 2010. Salute

Dear Roger, I wish you all the best for the New Year. Keep sharing, in 2010, your wonderful photos with us. Seeing your photos, it reminds me the time we lived in Christchurch. What a wonderful country. Regards, Chico do Vale.

good the see you comment again, bud. you must have been very busy. looks pretty tight at the top of the premiership this season. i bet on my beloved gunners will snatch it this time. take care on the "other side". you don't send me bags of "something" like you send marta..... :)

Hi Roger. A truly stunning portfolio (enough said!) Also wish to thank you for commenting on my portfolio and your advice on some of my images. Wishing you all the best for 2010. Best Regards. Sarah

Hey! Thanks for stopping by and taking a look at my pic....YOU have a stunning portfolio here...exactly what my eyes love to see... Have a great new year... Ciao

Amazing and impressing portfolio.Congratulations.

hi Roger thanks for comments on ss minnow. I enjoyed your portfolio. I like the quiet and serene drama you put into your images. your floral macros are my favorite. best regards mark

Roger,

I wanted to thank you for all your comments on my work. Very much appreciated and very helpful. Your portfolio is wonderful. Of course, I have a particular preference for your flora work. You have an excellent eye for light and technique for capturing it in your flora photography. Keep in touch. Best, David

Your rose closeups make it look so easy....but I know it isn't! Congrats on some great images.

Dear Roger:

Thank you for taking the time to look at my gallery. I feel SICK now that I see how outstanding your gallery is and how talented you are compared to me and my Gallery! Your rose captures are nothing less than amazing!

By the way, my "Children" photos are all of my four Grandchildren. I really love how they allow me to mess around with my camera when they come to visit.

Thank you again for your kind comments, your advice and more importantly....the rose!

Regards, Renee

You are definitely a master of close-up images. All of them very, very nice. Bravo.

Cheers; Bela

Roger ! you have a breathtaking flower collection ! I will often come back to your collection for inspiration.

Dancing With Roger on Valentine's Day

I was thinking of you yesterday. Applecore!

Thanks for taking the time to visit my gallery and commenting on my images. I especially would like to thank you for your critique of my orchid picture. It was very useful. You have a stunning portfolio yourself. The roses and lilies collection are fabulous! I also liked very much your doorway series. Keep posting! cheers, murali

Thanks for your warm welcome wishes. I just noticed that someone addressed you as a "flower master", a well deserved compliment indeed! cheers, murali

Roger thanks for your invitation...... i have discovered a garden full of blossoms!

honestly roger, you seem to know the artistry of flowers. the close ups or as i would like to say 'portrait of roses' are simply amazing.

regrds

mriganka

you have a beautiful and creative portfolio! Wonderful captures and well processed!! Thanks also for visiting my images;)

thanks for commenting, this is very much appreciated. Very nice gallery here. Art

Roger:

You make me chuckle.... Renee

Wonderful portfolio. Amazing flowers. Thanks for the visit.

I am thank you so much my friend .......................

Roger, I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for your comments on some of my photos. We have many common subjects in our portfolios, which makes your comments even more meaningful to me because I know you are dealing with some of the same issues when shooting. When I do critiques I try not to look at what others have said until after I have made my comments. Invariably, you have been there first so I also get to compare my eye and yours in looking at others. We don't always agree, but I usually understand your thoughts and you always make spot on comments. We all thank you for helping us grow. I welcome your thoughts and criticisms on any of my shots and value your judgement as an artist. - Charles

Thanks Roger , for the wonderful comments . You've made my day . It's nice to see someone appreciate my take on flowers . Joanie

Dear Roger:

Thank you for your wonderful comment on my photograph. It's difficult exposing one's photographs for critques.....you get the bad with the good. But then once in awhile, you find someone who appreciated what you attempted to capture! You made my day! Regards, Renee

I thank you for commenting on my photo. Your collection of flowers are outstanding. and your work is very inspiring.

Best Regards Siw

Thanks Roger, Its really a valuable advice. When I go thru your Flowers Photos, I understand meaning of your advice fully. And I am really happy to receive a comment from a great photographer.

This is my cat Nelly

...thank you very much for the wonderful story and photo! I wish you beautiful days at the other end of the world! Marta

Thank You, Roger, for your comments and ratings, so i could discover your gallery. It is not amazing but AMAZING. Regards.

Roger Sonneland
Thank you for your kind comment on my photo, really it make me happy.
You also love photographing flowers as I am and your portfolio is definitely something amazing.
Best regards

Dear Roger . I really appreciate for your positive and beneficial comments and spent time for a beginner. I visited your pages at a glance and found your photos so inspiring and professional. I also ask for your further comments on my photos. Thanks in advance . Hamid.

Roger I love the lily's they have such an elegant quality they almost apear to be doing a sllow dance ! very nice congrat and thanks for sharing . thankyou also for the comment on my shot orchids

Hi Roger,
What a beautilful portfolio!!! I specially like your flowers (probably because I am also very fond of flowers).
Thanks for commenting on my photographs.
Regards
avijit

Thank you very much for your kind comment and advice in my picture " Bow " , I am very impressed with your work, especialy the flowers. My best regards

Dear Roger. Thanks again for your opinion which is highly valuable for me. In " Beauty Flux " my last image you kindly commented, i tried to capture zoom burst, which i think i failed. I will try again and again. Best regards. Hamid.

Thank you so much for your comment on my rose. Here is my attempt for you. Your portfolio is stunning!
Best wishes - Rhonda

What a wonderful portfolio you have! The nudes are quite beautiful and stunning as well as the rose images!!!
Thanks again for your encouragement in regard to my "The Art Of Being A Woman..." series.
deb

I enjoyed your portfolio Roger. I especially have always liked the shot of the girl in "In The Day of a Life" who is leaning against the wall with the long skirt on. Very nice image. And thanks for sharing the story and pics with girl and the cows in the mountains... very interesting!

Many thanks for your time and interest. I hope you like it...

Thank you very much for your comment and vote on my "Fritillaria meleagris" photograph. I agree with you on the 3/3. Your details of flowers are great!
Regards,
Philip

Hi there Roger... thought I'd drop you a little more than a quick note. Would like to say thank you for the nice comments over time... I'm always happy to see your name on a comment when I post an image for critique. I am somewhat ashamed I haven't reciprocated as much as I should... alas, I'm a master of procrastination. BUT... suffice it to say I have been very much in awe of your work for some time... really some beautiful images of roses along with other flowers. I just read a little post you did in response to one of your admirers... learned a little of your life... how wonderful... and it sounds from what little I gleaned from your comments that all is just great in your life now and it sounds like y'all are living in a beautiful place. The Swiss Alps to New Zealand wow... Good-on-ya... I'd much luv to visit either place as they sound so lovely. As I said... I've been quite impressed with your photography, particularly the flowers but I have to say I really love your nude work as well. I take it you don't do much of that anymore... that's a shame if true. Well... I am beginning to ramble... again... just wanted to say thanks and I look forward to continuing our photographic relationship. Take care y'all.

I would like to thank you for your nice comments on my photos. your portfolio is a source of inspiration for me, thanks joa

You have lovely flower images. Very vibrant and sensual. Nice work!

Dear Roger. Your flower close-ups are most inspiring and I will surely be back to study your techniques. Thanks for you instructive comments on some of my pictures. Best regards Per.

Thanks for comment my photo and discover your excellent portfolio.

Regards

Beautiful and colourful portfolio. Congrats.

I can't find something original to say about your portfolio. Everything's been told
before by "everybody" on photo.net
Just keep on shooting. I like your Magnificent garden.
Regards, Rolph ;)

Roger,
Thank you for your comments on two of my flower photos. The images of flowers in your portfolio are exquisite. All aspects of the photos are under perfect control--lighting, depth of focus, color, texture, and composition. The images are truly awe-inspiring. I also enjoyed your other photos, particularly the silouettes in the doorway. They are so playful. I'll be back again whenever I need a sense of delicate wonder and incandescent magic to light up my day. Thanks.
Best regards,
Hugh

Your portfolio is filled with such beauty! Your flower shots are exceptional with such detail and excellent light. Thank you for sharing. :)

Here's a preview with me in it to give a sense of scale.

Hi Roger,
I've been really busy photographing babies their first week of life. What a joy that is! I never get to this site any more and have just posted s few newborn images here tonight. I spent 3 weeks out West shooting landscapes. I have a big show opening October 1st. So I'm busy making 20x30 prints for it. Soon I will post some of the fine art images here too.
Lovely hearing from you and always a joy viewing your colorful flowers!

Kerry

once again i am, as the saying goes, "blown away" by your sensitive photography. Just beautiful... too beautifuly for words. Impossible to pick one to praise over the others. Just as soon as I picked one, the thought came: well, what about this one? or that one? Greetings...Bert

Hi Roger,
Thanks for the penguins and all the great comments! I love the square format of the rose images. Just looking at the whole gallery as a tapestry of sorts is really stunning!
Happiness to you my friend!
Kerry

hi roger, your photos are so so beautiful! like a lot for the roses and bw portrait, especially the doorway series, perfect in every aspect, really great work, my friend!

Hi Roger,

Thank you for your negative comment on my flower shot http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11350214.
You basically bagged my shot and looking at yours protfolio it is clear you are a master at flower macros and my shot looks amateurish.
What I hate about this site is the scores of 3,3 but no comments as to why they thought it looked bad. I aim to learn and would welcome your comments on my remaining flower shots below.
http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=463095
BTW I put this shot up because I thought it was unusual and was looking for comments.

Thank you.

hello Paul,

thought i was getting at the two raters who gave you a silly rating, am sorry if you thought i was bagging your image.

rather than a master, i am someone who has made my living off of marketing and taking flower images for 10 years now. they are my passion. i do not view your image as amateurish, it is just not a very good image, i take lots of those. one of the other raters who rated your image 6 would sell his soul for high ratings, and the other must spend hours every day leaving nice comments on everyone's images regardless of the quality of the work. i just get tired of this sort of attitude. i usually only look at images which i like and i try and leave a honest critique. the rating system here has lots of fobbles, i don't take it to seriously.

i have gone to your portfolio and left a few comments on some of your flower images. i am more than happy to critique any flower image you should have in the future.

Cheers,

roger

Thanks Roger,
I really appreciate your efforts and comments. I really like critical analysis as it certainly helps me improve and that is what I am about. As I said I get frustrated at low scores without supporitng comments.
I will try the editing suggestions you have made and also try some of these shots in the morning as these were at sunset and yes I will use a tripod in the future and find some way to stop the flowers moving in the wind.
Thanks again.

Thanks for for your comment Roger. It's exactly the kind of critique I was looking for and needed to help me be more aware of the whole shot.
Your portfolio is very inspiring and I love the photos of singles and Secrets from the Garden.

Hi Roger,
Thanks for your comments on my image. I will certainly take your advice next time around. In my defense, this was not a planned shoot. I just happened to see the flower and the mimicry made sense to me. I did not want to get the flower off the plant to photograph it.
murali

Hi Roger. Thanks for stopping by and giving a few pointers. I always appreciate perspective from another eye.

Hi Roger,
Thank you for your comments and suggestion. I'll try it.

Hi Roger, I am glad to get to know you thru one of my image.. I think it might take ages or might not be possible to reach your height in doing flower photography.. The creativity what I see in you is incredible and Jaw dropping... Definitely you'd be one of my inspiration for taking flower pics. Thanks for sharing btw...

Hi Roger
Thanks for your comment on my PF.
You have some spectacular shots of flowers in your PF - I see what you meant about them being your main photographic interest - which is great, as you have real talent in capturing their beauty.
I will definitely take your advise, and "take some time to smell the roses"....
Keep up the great work.

Thank you for your recent and prior comments and ratings on my flower images. I have once more perused your portfolio and am astonished by your work. Though I enjoy your flower works, I believe I enjoy your older nude works even more. They are vintage and timeless, from a gentler time, long past. The doorway shots captivate me the greatest. The quality of your work increases the value of of your remarks. Once more my thanks and I will keep my eyes on your expanding portfolio.
-Dave

Thank's for your comment and advice.
I see that you are specilly good in taking pictures of flowers : it's great !
And All the rest is good .
i am happy to hear from you soon
Best regards

Patrick

Thanks a tonne for your critique of my rose. Really appreciate it coming from you!.
cheers, murali

Hey Roger - thanks for taking the time to check out a few of my shots - I have only just started working with still life and flower photography, and can see after perusing your portfolio that I have a long way to go - I am sure it will be an entertaining adventure. Thanks again!

Hi Roger, Thanks for commenting on my Water Lilly photo. I enjoy your roses and garden series very much. And, of course, the nudes. Aloha!

Roger, Thank you for taking time to look my photo of the tulip. I can see what you're saying about it being "just an ordinary' picture of a flower. It's something I'll keep in mind when shooting flowers from now on. Your feedback was very helpful. Cheryl

Roger, thanks for your comments on my first flower photo I posted in the critique forum. Your story I found quite inspiring and your photos even more inspiring. While I'm not any professional photographer or art critic, I know what I like and your portfolio is truly amazing. Each and every flower photo you have feels like a true piece of art. If I could get a tenth as good as that I'd consider myself a success. :) I'm going to study your stuff and try and learn from it. Again thank you for taking the time to post.

Hi Roger.....thank you :)

your portfolio, particularly your combination of floral and human beauty.
Thank you for your comment the other day, I appreciate comments but particularly from people I admire. A real opportunity to learn.

Thank you for visiting and comment on my portfolio (a very small one... but will grow:). Coming from you is a big deal for me.

Thanks for your helpful comment on my Flower and Reflection. I have followed your portfolio of flowers for a year or so. You have inspired me to try my own hand at it. Yours are so wonderful to look at.

Roger, what a collection of masterpieces. What an amazing since of light. My hat of to you.

Best wishes to you and your family in 2011. Andrew Campbell.

Lots of thanks for the strong support and the encouragement you have given throughout the past year.
WISHING YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A DELIGHTFULLY PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. MAY THE SPARKLE OF YOUR ORIGINALITY SHINE ALL ALONG THE COMING YEAR. I WISH YOU A LIFE FULL OF CREATIVITY, SATISFACTION AND TOGETHERNESS.

Happy Holidays Roger, Wishing you health & happiness
Pamela

Thank you for your support throughout the year. Your instructive comments were most helpful and have helped me along the photographic journey. May you and yours have a most joyous holiday season and a prosperous year to come. Cheers and best wishes, Frank

Feliz Navidad

Thank you for sharing emotions and feelings through photography. I wish you and your loved ones Merry Christmas, all the best in the coming year 2011. Vicente.

Best wishes to you and your family in 2011

Let's have a cup of coffee !

Best wishes for the next year !
Teo

Querido Amigo. Te deseo que pases una muy feliz Navidad en compañia de tus seres queridos y que el nuevo año que esta a punto de comenzar sea mejor que el anterior y puedas ver cumplidos tus mejores deseos.
Un afectuoso abrazo -Tolo Duran

Thank you for your time and effort on my work.Very helpful. Kind regards miken

Your nice words a very appreciate and make me feel good,flowers are a part of my life and I think you know why too,all my best thoughts to you and good light for more interesting images caught.

From time to time I have to travel across your portfolio and I catch the opportunity to thank you for your kind comments! Take care. Daniele

This is a beautiful portfolio.......
Thanks for sharing

Missi

Very nice!

Also very nice - a real challange to keep finding new ways to see!

Hi Roger. You have a very nice and colorfull portfolio, specially your flower images.
Regards.

Your flower pictures are amazing. They are of the best I have seen!

All gallery carries spirit very good eye plus masterly operating of all attributes, that are need to perfect part. How sees soul, so photos eye is mine proverb that the me assaulted at look down upon photographs.
Celá galerie se nese duchem velmi dobrého oka a mistrného ovládání všech atributů, které jsou potřeba k dokonalému dílu.
Jak vidí duše, tak fotí oko je mé přísloví, které mě napadlo při shlédnutí fotografií.
Petr

Hello Roger,
There are lots of rather dull flower pictures on PN. Yours are creative, and beautiful. Congratulations. I will keep coming back to see your new work.
Ben

Howdy Roger... thanks again as always for you kind comments... glad to hear you are going through your old nudes... I can imagine we'll be treated to some very nice images. Myself I've thought of going back through years of negatives but my scanner just bit the dust so until I get a new one... however... yesterday I was playing in my workroom and pulled out some old b&w photos of nudes from years past and began shooting them with my digital camera trying to get some foreshortening and exaggerated lines... was kinda fun... but then I am beginning to ramble... suffice it to say I look forward to see your images

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment on my sunflower photo. I would love to even approach the sleek sharpness of your flower photos in mine!!

Thank you for your encouraging comments on my portfolio. You are too kind. Watching your portfolio makes me realize that I have a great deal to learn. Will seek to get rid of being frightened to experiment, and will come back often to your portfolio for inspiration.
Sicerely yours,
Marian

Thank you for your nice comments.You have great portfolio.best regarts.Paul.

Roger, thank you for commenting on the flowers I post. Coming from you, I value your praise, as you have a beautiful collection. I'm also enjoying your "Dark Side" series posted recently. Aloha!

I have always liked your photographs. The nudes are especially well made and timeless. I'm glad you noticed that I have commented before, the work deserves it.

Roger, thanks so much for taking the time to comment on one of my recent photos. You have a beautiful portfolio with rich colours and great detail. I value your suggestions.

These flowers shots are awesome. They just make you stop and look. I'm am not worthy!

Your whole portfolio is nothing short of amazing! Incredible flowers! Superb and sensative nudes! I can't believe you even looked at the little flower pictures in my portfolio of five shots!:) Thanks, again!

An amazing collection of pictures. Thank you for sharing

Kind regards, Herman

Roger, thanks for commenting on my SPRING IN ARIZONA 001 flower shot. You have a very nice portfolio - both flowers and nudes. I have some better close ups, but none as good as yours. I do like taking flower close ups and plan to do more next spring. I have gotten several ideas from your portfolio that I will try then. Again thanks for your feedback. Dave

Happy Holidays

I wish you all the best this holiday season in the company of your loved ones. A big hug. Vicente.

Thanks for your comment, roger. I feel the same way about your work. best, jamie

in wenger we trust

Happy Holidays, amigo!

Apreciado Amigo. Un año más en estas fechas tan entrañables quiero desearte una feliz Navidad a ti y a tus seres queridos, así como un año próximo lleno de inspiración, paz, amor, felicidad y puedas ver como tus mejores deseos se hacen realidad.
Un fuerte abrazo - Tolo

Hi Roger, You have a lovely portfolio. I particularly love your rose photos. Thanks for your great comment on my cactus flower. Regards Helen.

Roger, Thanks for your comments. I went through your portfolio and very much impressed about the simplicity of your work. You have perfectly captured the very essence of your subjects.

I visited your portfolio quite a few times and know almost all your flowers , looking for inspiration, trying to look at my flowers with your eyes. You are the Master of the Garden. I never commented on it , because it is difficult to find words after all these comments. I am honoured that you noticed my more then modest efforts in photography. How are you? Did that horrible earthquake affected your quiet isolated place, that everybody dreams to visit? :) Warm regards, Tamara

many thanks for your comment to my "fog lake". You have an impressive portfolio. You have an eye for flowers - a particularly challenging subject, because they are "nice by nature" but you are mastering it in an exemplary manner. Besides flowers I like the doves "sneaking" in between the flowers - great idea!
Best regards, Wolfgang