Hi gang!!!!

I could use your opinion on this one. I cant help to think that its poorly focused because of those blurry webs in the front. The question is....does it still work? Or is it too distracting? HELP MEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! Or not...up to you. I cant very well make ya can i? Can i?

Hmmm....oooh i just realised something. Having a "term" named after me requires that i live up to it doesnt it? So instead of just ending this message after i had asked for help, i now feel compelled to ramble to the best of my ability. Oh God...the stress...the stress you added to my life Kort!!!!!

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How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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this image has nice clarity, Andreas. actually, i didn't even notice those blurry webs in the front until you mentioned it. :)your DOF is wonderful here! not sure why those particular webs are blurry. i asked kemal...he said he wonders if they look like that because of the wind. the only thing i find a bit distracting is the upper right hand corner where it's white. could try to reduce the highlights, but probably what i would do is see if i could clone in some of that blue background. Anyway, this one is a BEAUTY!!! those droplets are fabulous!

Thanks Sheila! Ill get right on that then. #:o)

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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I didn't notice them either...I think the focus is perfect,Andreas.It has a wonderful DOF as Sheila said.And I like the whitish area in the top right,just maybe a bit less of it... The dew drops look gorgeous!You really have a flair for this type of image.I'm really liking that deep and dark red in this compo.It's a very interesting shot...whatever that ugly thing is,you sure made it look beautiful! :^)

Marlene <")

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Its a "nypon"...god knows what its called in english, LOL. I bet Doug knows cause i remember him posting one of these not too long ago. Okay so i cloned in some "DOF" to that upper corner and i applied some blur to it. Hows this?

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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Yup!!!!That looks wonderful.It could have even been a bit whiter,this just gives it more focus on your subject. You know,you haven't done very many shots like this,but I soooo would have known this was yours.You know what that means,don't you? :^) MAS 4eva!!!

Marlene <")

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

THAT YOU READ MINDS???????? MAS4eva and eva!!!!!! LOL.

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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Ummmmm no,lol.And obviously you don't either!!! ;^) It means you have achieved something everyone aspires to,or should aspire to...a signature style.If you only did this type of image that would be one thing.But to do different types of images and still be recognizable as the artist...that's truly wonderful,and very difficult to achieve with photography,I think. It's much easier in painting.The artist's hand can't help but show to an extent.But in photography,it's your 'hand' in your postwork, and your 'eye' in your compos and choice of subject matter.Any way,that's what it means. Sigh.I'm S'berging again,lol.I'll shut up now... :^) MAS 4eva and eva indeed!!!

Marlene <")

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Awwwww!!!! Im just gonna take that as the hugest of flatters. That is sooooo sweet of you Marlene. #:O) And lets not forget that my ramble has finally gotten the recognition it deserves too, LOL.

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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Well what else is MAS for?LOL.Like you said,to flatter and support like no other! ;^) Just thought you might like a little Swedish MASsage,lol. And yes...your rambling has certainly paid off.You have become known for your 'signature' style of that,as well!Happy S'berging,lol! :^)

Marlene <")

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

MASsive congratulations :D Another splendid image and job done !

And every one said, 'If we only live,
We too will go to sea in a Sieve,---
To the hills of the Chankly Bore!'
Far and few, far and few, Are the lands where the Jumblies live;
Their heads are green, and their hands are blue, And they went to sea in a Sieve.

Edward Lear
http://www.nonsenselit.org/Lear/ns/jumblies.html

LOL!!! Thank you olchap! Couldnt be prouder of being part of such a fine establishment that MAS is. Heck we even have ourselves a MAScot in Grover that hopefully is on its way to Europe as we speak....type i mean.

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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And where will Grover travel to from there?Is there a list like Dandi?If no one has asked yet,then may I volunteer to be next? Hmmm I wonder if Kort packed a little parka for Grover.It sure is cold there,compared to Florida,and the lil guy is blue enough to begin with,lol! ;^)

Marlene <")

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Oh great now you already abbreviated the new term Stidesberging. I still have yet to figure out MAS and now more abbrevs...are coming. Andreas...I take a lot of shots like this and it is hard to get some of the web and drops in perfect focus. I wouldn't play around too much on an already good thing.

"The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions."

I am in a room of nuts...well, I suppose it fits and is actually very comfortable. The image is great just as is... Tom D'Art

LOVE it, Andreas! you did a wonderful job cloning in that background!! and Marlene's right! You certainly do have your own signature style!!! and what a wonderful one it is!! :) MAS4eva!!

#:O) Thank you Sheila!!!!!

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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you're so silly! :)

MASsterful work. I do like the cloned out white, but perhaps a bit lighter in the top right corner as Marlene suggests would help with the sense of where the light is coming from. I find the DOF perfect for what you captured here. If that web in the foreground had been in focus, then you wouldn't have had the rest of it in focus, so it's a tradoff and perfect as is IMHO. You certainly have your own signature style Andreas, and one you can be proud of. Okay, enough Stridsberging, or S'berging, or SBing. =]

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations

S'Bing!!! LMAO!!!!Kind of reminds me of Waynes's World,lol.If you know what I mean... ;^) Ooh Andreas...I think it's high time Doug got his card.He has more than demonstrated his talent and support,don't you think? :^) And maybe he'll let us get away with even more of our nonsense,lol! ;^) Just kidding Doug!

Marlene <")

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

SchwinGGGGGG! ;] I vote "yea" for Doug.

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations

LMAO!!!! I will get right on it as soon as ive uploaded my pic of the day. #;o)

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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Party on Andreas. Party on Doug.

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations

LOL I'm glad you knew what I was referring to! ;^) S'Biiiiiiiiing!!!!!!!!!!

Marlene <")

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Excellent!

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations

Geeeeeeeeeeeks! I did enjoy "SNL The Best of Mike Myers" the other day...smashing DVD that is, LOL. Gotta love that english toothpaste-commercial. #:oD

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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Lets all join in and welcome the newest member to the exclusive club called MAS!!!!! YAAAAAAAAY FOR DOUG!!!!!!! #;O)

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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Hooray for Doug! Welcome to the M.A.S.

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations

Welcome Doug! As you can see we're a pretty geeky bunch,lol. But as Andreas says,you are now entitled to our embarrassing praise and support...Ooops!I meant an embarrassing AMOUNT of praise and support!!!LOL! ;^)

Marlene <")

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

YaY..... sorry guys I was off a few minutes messing with a website. Does this mean I am a geek too. Glad I got bak in here right away. what's the initiation????? Do I have to eat anything? I accept. Now what......

"The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions."

LOL.Silly!You're already in! But hmmmm maybe there SHOULD be an initiation.I'll have to take that up with the head MASter...LOL! That's Kort btw... ;^)

Marlene <")

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

I would hate to be called a Head Master LOL We should be putting the MAS cards on our homepage.

"The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions."

GREAT IDEA DOUG!!!!! Im gonna get right on that now. :D

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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LOL Nothing like new blood in an organization! ;^)

Marlene <")

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Yup got mine on homepage now. LOL MAS4EVA

"The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions."

Here?At RR?How cute!I guess I'd have to collage it with my pic or something,right?

Marlene <")

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Marlene, use the same code as you do when you insert emoticons. But in your case, change the link to: http://www.mystic-pic.com/Smilies/mas_card_marlene.gif #:O)

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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Ummm you are forgetting who you're talking to Andreas.Where does the link go?In my text next to my pic? Sigh... :^(

Marlene <")

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Yes Marlene....thats exactly where it goes. Just copy that link and paste it into the code you have somewhere. Then add it next to your name in the bio or something and ...voila. #:O)

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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Ummmm okay... Maybe it's just late...Time for me to go to sleeeeeeeeeeeep! See ya guys!

Marlene <")

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

You need to have it linked from a site that has large bandwidth allowances. Everytime the page is loaded it counts as usage. If the allowance gts maxed each day, that will result in little red X's in place. You had a good idea in incorporating it as a collage. But there is many ways to make it happen.

"The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions."