Thank you so much! :)

Screamin Scott - thanks for the info. With so much out there - I knew one of you would know what I was talking about and be able to advise me. Thanks again :)

I TOTALLY agree! This is GREAT :) I haven't gotten into working on water drops yet but it is one of the things that I find facinating. Maybe I can pick your brain on how you were able to make this look so perfect.

I understand what you are saying about doing volunteer photography. In my life - I love art of all types and my oldest son (26) loves music. Several years ago I began shooting young high school bands with a production company here in Pittsburgh, Pa that promotes and gives exposure to these up and coming new groups. I gave a free photo shoot as one of the prizes for the winner as well as shooting any band that wanted professional pics during each night of competition - the deal was 25 shots for $25.00. Basically paying for my gas for the evening and a few cans of pop. Anyway, I get in the same conversation with family - since I'm disabled now and don't even get $500.00 a month. But I simply LOVE watching these kids get their dreams and having decent photos is a step up for many of them. I can't do much to give back to the world of art / music - but I do what I can. I give you props for following your heart too.

What a great profile shot!! You caught the exuberance of the moment :)

I know just how you feel. Sometimes I am driving down the road and can't pull over fast enough to get a certain shot before it changes - lol My Nikon is with me all the time - just in case.

My goal is to take the shots - then paint them. I started doing just that but then my oldest son was diagnosed with cancer and I haven't done much painting since then. It is always something I will have when the other things in my life settle down some.

Thank you for your kind compliment. I have had little time to be on this site checking out all the work. Just the one time I was on here I had to make myself log off - I could have read the forums for hours and looked at all the wonderful shots.

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Thank you. I just shoot what moves me and try to capture that moment to share. I don't have a website but I do have a Facebook page that I use to post my bands' photos and other photo shoots I've done, as well as the pics I do just for my own pleasure. Look under Linda Lavelle Kerner - there is only one on Facebook - there are tons of photo albums and also a link to my Myspace page. I appreciate the encouragement.

I know Pat - What a great idea :) I'm going to use that for sure.

Thank you. Hey could you tell me how to upload another avitar - the Administrator removed mine because this is a family website. I want to upload something for my avitar but can't see how to do it now.

Thank you! I didn't take the Avatar photo - that was taken by my first photograher who I modeled for back in 1979 - William Penberthy from Zelienople, PA.

GREAT idea! I will certainly remember that. Next time - what to you think of me using a slight dusting of translucent powder - and then removing most it with a large fluffy makeup brush?

Thank you so much. I went to college at 43 and up until then - rarely even took photos. My professor taught that if you are able to master natural lighting - you will have no trouble with studio lighting. We were also taught to learn to shoot in B&W since she wanted us to see the composition, balance and focus of each shot. I just loved her way of instructing us on the important issues first. We still keep in touch. I have to give props to Nancy Jean Rose for being so great at her job :) -

Thanks for your comment :) I enjoy doing closeups for that reason.