The Critics Choices

By ClassyShots
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written 1/4/08 9:33 AM, published 1/4/08 5:03 PM

To all of you that sent me notes and sent your comments to my post over in the General section, thank you very much.

Normally after I went out on a shoot I would put some of the shots up on my site for dad to get in and look at. Most of the time he wouldn't say much unless there was one he really liked. If I got an email saying "Send me the big version of **" I'd know that shot made the grade and it would end up being wallpaper. Most of the images below have been posted in the past but there are many new names in here as of late so I'd like to repost them.

Dad's favorite outdoors place was the coast. His picks there were:
Oregon Coast Beach After a Storm.
Fishing Boats at Newport Oregon (B&W)
Cape Blanco Light on a Foggy Morning.
Gull In The Mist, Yachats Oregon

The  Oregon Cascades probably came in second to the coast. He never got over to Central Oregon much but did like it over there too.
Smith Rock in Central Oregon was a place he hadn't been but did want to go.
He always said rivers should sparkle and not look like a blur. Pool on Roaring River was more to his liking.

The last two shots tie into the photo of dad who really hated having his picture taken but actually asked me to take this one of him. As you can see he was pretty up on current technology. This was taken on a trip he went with me to hike the Proxy Falls trail. There is a campground across the road from the trail head and we went over there to have lunch after our walk in. The reason for the hike is for shots like these:
Lower Proxy Falls and Fall color on Proxy Falls Trail.

Thanks for looking and again, thank you for the notes and kind words.

Mike



 
  • Your dad had good taste and he knew a good photographer when he saw one. Fishing boats and Cape Blanco are especially amazing.

    - blow.....hard

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  • I'm with smalls. He really knew how to pick 'em. All our beautiful and a wonderful tribute to him. I'm sorry for your loss and you and your family are in my thoughts.

    - Film-junkie: Back in 2008

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  • calepo
    4
    Very nice. I really liked the Fishing Boats at Newport Oregon in B&W. The reflection off of the water is amazing. I also lilked Gull in the Mist and Smith Rock. They're all gorgeous, but those stood out to me.

    - Enjoy the journey....

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  • Penny
    5
    I agree with Smalls too. Wow these shots are all spectacular!

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  • Yes spectacular indeed!!! These are beautiful shots...I'm sure you made him proud...

    - Have a nice day...

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  • RobinG
    3
    I am in agreement with smalls too! She said it well. All gorgeous shots, can see them everyday and not tire of them. Again you are in my thoughts and prayers, sorry for your loss. :o)

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  • All of the above and Gull in the Mist is outstanding! Classyshots is the correct name for you!

    - So shoot already!!

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  • Lidljo
    5
    Lovely and what a wonderful tribute to your Dad!!!

    - Flowers are happiness...

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  • Wildman
    4
    Have been enjoying your posts for a while Mike, but these are just the tip of the iceberg of what you have in your archives, lets see more re-runs! Bravo!

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  • Thanks all. I guess I could do like the night shows on TV and say my writer is on strike and go into re-runs. On the other hand I almost have my macro kit all set up so expect more of those. As my mom gets settled down now that dad is gone I will feel like I don't have to be in phone range all the time so I need to get out and do some winter shooting. With the in home hospice I didn't want to wander too far in case she needed me. The snow is really piling up in the Cascades and the winter storms on the coast are really rolling in.

    - Oh Bull!

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  • DSW
    4
    Those are all worth a repost.

    - DSW

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  • lemlich
    2
    Great! Every one. Thanks for sharing again, I am one of those new guys and didn't see them previously. Best to you.

    - forthetimes

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  • Ashton
    3
    I couldn't pick a fav if my life depnded on it! Wow came out load at each shot!

    - Say...CHEESE

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  • What they all said . . . . .photographs this spectacular deserve to be posted more than once, and they serve to set a high standard for all of us. Your name is right on spot - CLASSYSHOTS!!!

    - the EYES have it

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  • Critics? Nothing but applause here.

    - go take some pictures you

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  • Great photos very well done. Sorry for your loss and thanks for sharing.

    - vern

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  • Absolutely Amazing!!! WOW doesn't even cover it. I am so sorry for your loss. Keep warm thoughts of your Dad close to your heart and remember him often.

    - Her Loren Rose

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  • Thanks again for all of the kind words. Believe me his "#1 son" will never forget him.

    - Oh Bull!

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  • Seeing some of those images again bought tears to my eyes, they're so beautiful. You dad must have been a wonderful man- look how well you turned out...talented too! Thank You for sharing your dad picks...several of them were my picks too. Nice to see them again.

    - come over for lunch

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  • bugaboo
    4
    It is so wonderful you had the chance to share your passion with him, and how he helped to encourage you. I am sure through the years you will find yourself critiquing your photos through his eyes and how you feel he would have saw them. He taste was impeccable, these are all extraordinary.

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  • This is my first time viewing your pictures, so not a re run to me. What a wonderful memory to share a passion for photography or passion for a place with your father.

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  • TURBO
    5
    Mike... you are just too good! . That Lower Proxy Falls is spectacular. They all are great, but that one... wow!!! Nice framing, too.

    - Say what ?

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