29 Responses

1. georgia schultz

   December 27th, 2006 at 10:06 pm

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   even tho i didn’t win a camera, i still love ya! thanks for the tips i receive everyday. many have been put to use in the competition at my photo club,here in Erie, Pa. Blessings on you, georgia

2. Adolfo Romero C

   December 28th, 2006 at 12:49 am

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   I wato to thank you for your tips, I enjoy every one and are very usful.
   I receive a good digital camera for christmas and inmediately take excelent shots with it. Is a Canon A530 Power Shot.
   I am very happy with the present.

   Adolfo Romero C

3. Louis

   December 28th, 2006 at 2:13 am

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   David
   I wish you a very Happy New Year
   May 2007 bring you Health,Peace & Happiness and many more terrific photos.
   Because of your tips I have improved my portrait photos and my night photos.Still having problems with fireworks.
   Thanks again for the tips

4. Linda Houck

   December 28th, 2006 at 11:18 am

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   Hope 2007 brings you good health and safe journeys. Thanks for the contest and always for the tips, suggestions and smiles.

5. juan uruguay

   December 28th, 2006 at 12:53 pm

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   I´ve enjoyed your tipos throughout 2006. Although I haven´t got a worth-while camera, I read everything attentively and passed it on to friends, and even sent them your address; they may be some among your many friends. I myself widh the Lord may bless you abundantly throughout 2007.
   Best wishes,
   Juan,
   Uruguay.
   S.America.

6. Lily

   December 28th, 2006 at 1:56 pm

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   Hi David,
   Contests are always fun but I just want to wish you and yours the very best of everything in 2007.
   And to say thank you for all the help you’ve provided to us in 2006.

7. Marie

   December 28th, 2006 at 2:34 pm

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   A Big Thank You!

   You are generous with your tips and techniques and I wanted you to know how much I appreciate your sharing them.

   Thank you for everything and for the challenges (contests) that comes our way.

8. Claude Kleefman

   December 28th, 2006 at 5:26 pm

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   I was under the impression that the contest was for tips for digital cameras in particular as was stated in the contest rules. The winning tips submitted pertain to all cameras. They are good photography tips in general. I am somewhat disappointed that the rules were not followed.
   I have enjoyed the email tips received from you during 2006. My best wishes to you in the coming year.
   Cheers, Claude.

9. David Peterson

   December 28th, 2006 at 6:01 pm

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   Claude,

   The tips were required to be for digital cameras, but I did not state in the rules that they needed to be only for digital cameras.

   I just didn’t want any tips for changing film submitted!

   I’m sorry you missed out – please feel free to enter the next competition.

   David.

10. bernie

    December 28th, 2006 at 7:12 pm

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    Dave great contest…who cares if its win or lose its only life and all photography is a momentary reflection of life on Earth of light and time….anyone who has climbed Uluru (Ayres Rock) and walked way past the book signing place will notice the large coluums of weathered rock that look like the coluums of a building…..whats my point…it is that we are so alone in this universe that all that will remain is time light and photographic memories…well preserved timeless…like what our mind is trying to remember…..some of you may think Iam mad no…Iam a photographer…capturing the moment…….so what should we do with our old friends the film camera? collect dust or get rid of them…..have I lost the plot or yeah great contest…sorry about the sore losers….make my day…have a real contest where we choose the winners by majority vote wins….regards David …Bernie….happy 2007……

11. Bill Gemmell

    December 28th, 2006 at 11:57 pm

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    Great, simple tips. They are mostly just common sense when you really think about them which makes them all the more workable.
    May 2007 be a great year for you and please keep up the good work.
    Kind regards
    Bill Gemmell

12. Tom Dillon

    December 29th, 2006 at 12:55 am

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    My congratulations to the winners. I enjoy these contests, and I learn from them as well. David, thanks a million for your generosity in sharing your tips with us. Many of them have helped me to become a better photographer, and I appreciate it very much. Hope you can get past your exhaustion soon!

13. divetex

    December 29th, 2006 at 1:26 am

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    Oops – I forgot to mention – Your tips are as valuable here the in Dallas, Texas area as they are down under!

14. Ada Levins

    December 29th, 2006 at 3:06 am

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    Loved the new tips. The winners deserve the cameras. I can use each tip. Keep up the good work.

15. Srinivasan

    December 29th, 2006 at 3:58 am

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    Sky is the limit for your tips and thank you for the interesting tips. Proceed

16. jack

    December 29th, 2006 at 4:48 am

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    hi david, thanks for the effective and interesting tips you sent throughout the short course. it helped me a lot. since im in Maldives, i get nice shots of beaches . and might you come here dont hesitate to mention i’d be happy to help you in anyway. tc byes

17. Charlie Evans

    December 29th, 2006 at 5:17 am

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    Hi David,
    Just a quick thank you, for all your tips and hints.The standard of my photographs has improved 100%, in just the short time I’ve been getting your E-Mails.
    By this time next Year, I may{?} even turn pro, who knows?
    Again , thanks David and keep the advice coming.
    May you continue to take photographs and live life with passion !!!!!!
    Yours

    Charlie

18. wendy

    December 29th, 2006 at 7:35 am

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    Thank you for the tips and pointers I just love to get your e mails
    The last one didnt work though and i have e mailed you a couple of times to say so but had no reply very unusual from you.
    Again am improving my photography with your valuable help, so i didnt win a camera but wouldnt miss your advice for anything

19. David Peterson

    December 29th, 2006 at 8:04 am

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    Wendy, I have replied to your five email to me each time. I’d check your spam folder, as they may be there.

    David.

20. karen del rosario

    December 29th, 2006 at 3:08 pm

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    Thanks for the amazing tips.

21. CJ Morgan

    December 29th, 2006 at 4:15 pm

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    Insightful common sense tips that we should all always remember. Especially the first about keeping your camera always with you. If only…….

    Thanks for the e-mail updates too. It is nice to check in occasionally to make sure the digital photo secrets endorsement I have kept on my own website is just as valuable and worthwhile as ever.

    Keep up the good work.

    CJ Morgan

22. Wendy Clapp

    December 29th, 2006 at 5:11 pm

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    Thank you David for sharing your awesome passion for photography with me. Your web site has been an inspiration to me & others I have shared it with.
    May 2007 be a year when you come visit Victoria & see the beauty of Buchart’s Gardens & maybe go for an outrigger ride on the Gorge to see the wildlife up close & personal.
    PS looking forward to another contest.
    PPS we have one of the best photography schools here in Victoria BC Canada

23. Bill Hall

    December 30th, 2006 at 12:47 am

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    David,
    I am 68 years young and have been seriously into photography for more than 50 years. It is a supreme compliment to you that I wish you had been around in my early years with your invaluable tips (when I was struggling with the concepts of depth of field and circle of confusion, among others). Keep up the great work in 2007. As an aside, although I live in the US, I’ve traveled many times to Melbourne and Sidney and love the Australian people – they are some of the best in the entire world.
    Bill Hall

24. joan

    January 1st, 2007 at 4:38 am

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    just a thank you for all the tips you have sent and to wish you a happy new year joan

25. lucka

    January 1st, 2007 at 9:49 pm

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    Thanks to David and all young at heart, sending and enjoying photo tips! I wish everybody a pleasent and healthy year 2007! Lucka

26. {Lee} Elena Bourgoin

    January 3rd, 2007 at 8:30 am

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    I have been totally enjoying the course,the tips. What a wonderful idea, I was wondering Dave what happened to the 6th camera for the people who chose the best tips in the running? At any rate I am so pleased that I longed on to your site because it has been everything it promised to be and more. I am planning a career hopefully, I am 50 so it is a switch from what I have been doing.
    I plan on doing some formal study and appreciate any training that helps me get there. Thank you so much Dave. Until later. Elena

27. Renata

    January 5th, 2007 at 5:27 am

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    David, my best wishes for you in 2007!

28. WaPam

    January 12th, 2007 at 6:41 pm

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    I just found this fourm while surfing. WOW I’ve already learned a lot and will learn more. I’ll be back. I’m excited bout participating here.

29. Ramesh Vaidya

    February 1st, 2007 at 3:18 am

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    dear david,
    happy new year..2007 ! iwas very much happy by receiving the tips as well as imp.notes on digital photography.i tookout the printouts and made a nice bound book.i must pay thanks ..! hoping youwill continue to guide me in 07.
    i have a fuji700. again thanks !
    ramesvaidya,nasik