To those who took the time to contact me thank you, your words of encouragement are much appreciated. My concerns regarding my doubts revolved around the suitability of my images for this site, maybe people just did not find them of interest.
My imagination seems to be restricted to the visual part of me, the reason for lack of words to accompany my photographs is two fold, firstly I have the belief that an image should capture the attention without undue descriptions etc., secondly I am very poor at putting into words my feelings regarding my images.

I just came back from your gallery. Fantastic abstracts you have there! All the way. Great compositions and a strong graphical sense. Some are brilliant. You have the eye! Keep it coming.

i hadn't seen your gallery until now, but i gotta tell ya i totally love most everything i see. i really dig abstract art, and yours photos are very creative and exciting!!! i'll be back there to make some comments later! and i'll be adding you as a fav. artist too! i don't know how you could have doubts about the suitability of your images for this site. they totally ROCK!!!!!! you have a wonderful eye for composition, and your images very much appeal to me. why do you think people don't find them interesting? as far as your lack of words to accompany your images, well, we're all different, and if you don't want/like words, then that's cool. just don't be surprised if you get some IM from me because i have big curiosity, and i like to know things...like "what is it?", "where was it taken," etc. Keep taking those incredible photos!!!! just do what you love and upload them. I have joined your fan club!!! LOL! Oh, and welcome here to the forum!

Your images are self explanitory.They are creative and a pleasure to view. Trust me I have a hard time with words on an image,as I don't like to make a great issue with them. This place is great for learning and having many others view your work. Do not think for a moment people don't find them interesting. Sometimes however it takes a bit of commenting and joining in to get people off to see your images. I can only say"keep doing what you do" It may be making others open thier eyes and learn something from you.

you know me :] & i'll be happy to say it again!! you have a keen eye for design & detail... your abstracts are outstanding! & you've done well in the short time you have been here... it takes time to establish yourself because the gallery is so big & a lot of us are limited on time & internet speed to comment daily but don't doubt yourself or your work for a minute... they do stand out & are technically excellent! & as Doug said... if you want more comments you'll have to comment too to get more attention... it's just the way it works :] & welcome to the photo forum!

I too just viewed your gallery and liked what I see. Very nice work.

i think Cindy summed it up well. From someone who's been down this road, i will add, take the pictures you like. You already have a keen eye and a growing audiance an i'm sure more will follow.

Welcome here! It's good to see new photographers with their very own input! Abstract photography is way beyond my interests (I would be lying if I said it was not); I've strolled through your gallery and I'm impressed. But I simply lack the feeling for abstractions in that way and putting my comments there would be like telling Bach I like the beat or so. But my overall impression is absolutely one of admiration, since you are very skilled in the way. Don't be misled about quantities of comments; it's soothing for your ego but I the qualitity of them is at least as important! There are many photographers here and I believe those attracted to abstract photography will definitely find you! I really hope you'll find here your place among photographers of all the world with all kinds of interest.

You are welcome MGTF. I like the fact that your images have no context of words to go with them other than where they were taken. It makes my brain work a little harder, and that is a good thing. Keep doing what you are doing. The best way of thanking us is to make more of your imaginative images. Thank you for showcasing them here. :o]

I'm glad you're here posting too. What I like about your work is not only the fact that it's technically superb, but also that it's original and refreshing....

I couldn't be the only one who gets tired of looking at flowers, pets, and the naked chick pics that seem to proliferate the gallery......

I prefer the original, different, and well done stuff any day over the same old same old......

And No offense meant to anyone who so happens to take pics of flowers, pets and naked chicks...

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keep up the good work.. you see beauty in ever day objects. abstracts of nature.. superb.. keep going..:) hugsssssss

i agree with Cynlee too. your work is wonderful and fascinating. !!!!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!

Thanks again for the messages, bit of a late mid life crisis maybe, seeking a little reassurance,children now departed, purchased a two seater car etc. Seriously I value greatly the comments that have been added to my images, my intention was to find out if there was a place on this web site for my type of images, rather than the comments I was concerned that the actual number of people viewing them was low, I do not expect everyone to like or comment on the photographs but I just felt that maybe my photographs were out of place, from your very kind words I see this not to be the case, thanks again.
This is the first time I have posted any images to a site of this nature so please excuse my slowness at finding my way round, after one month of posting I have just found the artist page, I will try to add some details about myself and my approach to image making in the coming days.

Glad to hear it MGTF. What kind of car did you get--is it a convertible? ;) Thanks for explaining a bit...it helps us understand you as a person a little bit. Not that we should have to to enjoy our photography, but it creates an added dimension. We are a community here and the more active you are the more rewarding it can be. I look forward to finding out a bit more about you and seeing more of your images! --TwoPynts (Kort)

Funny really but my user name came out of desperation when filling out the online registration form for this site, I had tried to register all the permutations of my name I could think of only to find them already in use, probably my fault but when returning to the registration page to try again I had to re-type in all address details etc, after about 10 attempts I looked out of the window and there I could see my car, eureka !! user name solved. I drive a MGTF, it is a convertable, it is so much fun to drive that I will never purchase a saloon car again and I am 58 years young !!. Some personal details will appear on the artist page during the next week ( now I have found it !! )

Very funny! Nice car--is it the older or newer version. The classic ones look very classy, but the newer ones looks super sporty. I'd love to drive either, not that I don't like my Passat. One day.... ;o) Thanks for sharing!

Good Luck Young Fella :]

If you consider 34 young... ;]

....hey MGTF --- old feller! -- you make me feel young at 57 !

I just want to say welcome! and be encouraged!! I think your style of work is wonderful. I think the association of placename and image that you present is a terrific idea, as each place on earth holds a special character or spiritual reality and the referencing of this with objects communicates great subtlety and intrigue. All the best Art, I'll catch you round.

Are you are prepared for a fright !! I have added some words and a photo to my bio page, just as a starter.

I'm glad I took my heart pills before checking your bio page, that is a scarey sight! ;)