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missy corrales 05-Aug-2008 23:13
Hi April, Thank you for the comments on the Blue Ridge Parkway I entered in my very first show!
You Ladies are always soo awesome and supportive!
I really enjoyed your galleries! Nice work!

-Missy
Dan 25-Jul-2008 02:01
April,
Thanks for keeping in touch, you know I do appreciate your comments and well, your work just keeps reaching new levels. Congratulations on your excellent work.
Dan
Kim Messmer 24-Jul-2008 23:51
Thanks for dropping by to visit, April. I appreciate your kind comment. Your work is always a joy to see. I love visiting your part of the country through your pictures. Stan and I need to plan another trip back to the DC area again soon. Thanks for making me want to visit again. :)
Joseph Brennskag 21-Jul-2008 23:00
April...I've been around pBase like you for about 4 or 5 years, give or take, off and on. I've been off alot lately. I was perusing your gallery recently. I wanted to tell you though that you have really blossomed as a photographer during that time. I am +++ ASTOUNDED +++ at the quality of your portrait work. I have never been one much for portraiture myself, but I am truly amazed at what you have done. Wow. Joe
Vicki 23-Apr-2008 18:54
Hi April! I love your photos of the Awakening. I was approached recently by someone who wanted to purchase one of my photos of this sculpture, but I did not sell it because I did not know what copyright laws dictated. I would certainly appreciate any direction...Thanks, Vicki Hunt
Veronica Fresh 11-Mar-2008 20:53
Hi April...love your shots,especially the "people". Boy do you travel a lot, lucky girl. Thanks for leaving a message on my surrealist pic in the Creative Matrix gallery. Come on, show us your stuff. Are you a new member? It's great fun and populated by nice people.
Veronica
Brian Rosenbloom 17-Feb-2008 01:08
Wonderful photos. You have an excellent eye.
Brian
Jonathan 08-Jan-2008 08:35
Beautiful pictures April. You've inspired me to make more use of my camera.

Blessings like Rivers for you in '08.
Faragon 06-Jan-2008 16:38
Hi April!! Are you keeping that camera busy? Weddings season is now over and my cameras are collecting dust. Need to pick them up and get inspired somehow.
Hope things are going great with all I found out were doing last time. Thanks for keeping an eye out on what I am doing.
Michael Carnes 19-Nov-2007 16:20
April, wonderful pitures. I would like your permission to use the picture of the gaurd in front of the tomb of the unknown soldier for a free public service announcement I am producing. It will be on the screen no more than 3 seconds. It will be part of a montage I am doing honoring the soldiers. I have been waiting for permission from Arlington C. to use their pictures but the armed services are exteremly slow in getting back to me so I went to the web insearch of other photos. Thanks, Michael Carnes
Guest 11-Oct-2007 22:17
April;

What are your terms for using your photos? in Tucson, AZ we have a yearly 4th of July musical program. I think some of your photos of the Viet Nam memorial would illustrate nicely a song we sing about that war called "It's An Honor To Serve".

Thanks,
Heraldo
Tucson, AZ
Nick Clayton 15-Aug-2007 17:59
A very nice collection of photos April
bahamasgatewaycom 22-Jun-2007 06:06
You've reignited my passion for art. Ty!
apojimh 08-Mar-2007 07:47
I feel like an amateur when I look at your stuff.
David F 22-Nov-2006 12:17
April, a funny question: did you grow up in S.F, Calif by chance?

info[at]davidfreed.com
FrankM 21-Nov-2006 07:58
This one rocks! ew4n3lo46ery.
FrankM 19-Nov-2006 12:45
This one rocks! ew4n3lo46ery.
Joanne Jordan 27-Sep-2006 23:37
April you have a wonderful eye for beauty through photography. I was born in DC and grew up in the Wheaton, Rockville areas. I live in Charlotte, NC currently, but was visiting my brother in Germantown during the sniper ordeal. Even though the killings had started, I still kept to my scheduled visit. I guess in introspect, I was either in denial of fear of coming up there, but as it turned out one person killed worked with my brother at the Commerce Dept., so it hit close to home. I just watched a National Geographic TV special on the sniper case and at the end they mentioned that a memorial was to be built in honor of the victims. So it was a very nice surprise that I searched the web and found your site. I haven't been up there since 2002, but with your pictures and I will be able to visit and pay homage to these innocent victims. Thanks for your work. Joanne Jordan P.S. I will be sure to mention your site to my friends.
Donald 25-Aug-2006 04:44
Best regards from NY!
Ronald 09-Aug-2006 01:32
Very cool design! Useful information. Go on!
Michael 22-Jul-2006 06:07
What a great site
Angela 13-Jul-2006 03:04
Wonderful and informative web site.I used information from that site its great.
William 04-Jul-2006 16:11
Excellent, love it!
Edward 02-Jul-2006 11:02
You have an outstanding good and well structured site. I enjoyed browsing through it
Brinn MacDougall 12-Jun-2006 16:12
Thank you for your comment on my POTD!
Carlena (spicey, minglecity) 07-Jun-2006 21:07
Great collection April, not what I am looking for this time but I have bookmarked the site for future use. thanks
Jay and Kelly Silvers 07-Jun-2006 15:34
Thank you for the comment on the RG image. You have a great collection of work here, very well done.

Jay and Kelly Silvers.......
Kevin Cox 06-Jun-2006 15:24
Hello April. Your images are beautiful. I'm originally from Baltimore, and you've captured it wonderfully.
Kevin
jedqd@yahoo.com 27-May-2006 22:20
Incredible.. Ken
Ruth Smith 25-Apr-2006 19:41
Hi There April,
You are so talented and creative and I can tell that you take great pleasure in your work. Our family from Jackson MS was in DC for our family reunion and had the pleasure of touring the city again as many times before, but had not the pleasure of visiting Haines site which left us in awe.. One of the family members gave us your web address and now we understand after viewing all the beautiful pictures in your gallery. Thanks for the sharing. I am the web master of our reunion page and I to take much pride and pleasure in keeping it up and running.
f313620a45@lpv.lv 19-Apr-2006 13:15
Fabulous site.
Prantik Mazumder 17-Apr-2006 17:45
Wonderful galleries.
Ms. Ida 10-Apr-2006 12:59
Hi April, The photos are really nice. You have taken Photoshop and created some interesting images. Peace and Love Ida
Anton 01-Apr-2006 23:40
I want mp3 player. What will advise?
Susanne Eberle 15-Mar-2006 18:52
Thank you, April, for the awsome pictures. I was trying to explain "The Awakening" to friends and it was not successful. Tried the internet and found you - now they understand a bit of what I was trying to tell them.
Jeff Cochran 31-Jan-2006 21:40
You have a special talent, thanks for sharing.
Dougie Young 13-Dec-2005 19:10
Hi April. Enjoyed browsing through your galleries. Those big brown eyes and your black and white gallery are great. I am just starting out with PS and will call back for ideas, I like the way you include the methods your in your PS work. Cheers Dougie
caveman_lee 27-Nov-2005 14:28
Hi April,
Thanks for your kind comments. Please feel free to visit my galleries and enlighten me with your comments anytime at your convenience.
Sean Blumenhein 26-Nov-2005 22:23
Hi April,

Thank you very much for your kind comments. I look forward to visiting your galleries often, so that I can enjoy your pictures and learn from them as well. Have a wonderful holiday season.

Sean
Cedric Sims 20-Nov-2005 21:29
Hi April,

You have a wide variety of nice photos throughout your galleries. I always come back to see what you have added. Thanks for the comments in my galleries.

Cedric
Guest 19-Nov-2005 15:35
Hello April,

I'd like to know what You Charge.
I'm wondering if it might be possible to take a close up photo of one Name on the Vietnam Wall

Contact Me Via E-mail
TWysard@hotmail.com

Thanks
Tom Wysard
P.S. I'm a Member of the NMAI, The Photos You've Taken of the Museum are Great.
Kim Messmer 30-Oct-2005 04:47
Thanks for checking out my 45s Gallery, April. It always brings back memories photographing those oldies but goodies!
Peter 15-Oct-2005 14:40
Hi! I ocasionally found your site and I think it is very informative. I've found very much interesting stuff for me... Thanks for your site!
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Vixi 15-Oct-2005 12:11
Wat een prachtige vernieuwde website. Heldere opzet en ook een goede kleurstelling. Mooi.
Mijn complimenten!

Met vriendelijke groeten
Guest 06-Sep-2005 22:53
I enjoyed your galleries - thanks for the mental escape! Stay Beautiful!
Vic Harris 12-Jul-2005 16:34
Nice variety of images in your galleries April. I especially enjoyed your B&W work.
Brian McAllister 09-Jul-2005 08:05
Hi April. Thanks so much for visiting my gallery and leaving a comment. Of course, it drew me to your fabulous galleries!! Very inspirational photos that showcase your artistic eye. I will come back often. Will be voting.

Best regards from Vancouver Island
Brian
R L Harrison 30-Jun-2005 13:08
Very good work ! Love the Washington area photos. I like to visit there. Have not had a chance to get back since I obtained a nicer digital camera. Your work on the Vietnam Memorial is very good. I was in Vietnam, and knew a number of people whose name is on the Wall. It is a moving place.
Jet Liera 29-Jun-2005 22:19
April,
I've been strolling arouind some of your pages and find there is a special touch you have on your style...

Thanks for your comments in my gallery..!

Regards
~Jet~
....ps:Hi to Sunny713 too
Guest 21-Jun-2005 16:42
April, thank you for sharing your stunning photos and allowing us to use them to honor our Vietnam veterans for the national kick-off of Operation Welcome Home, hosted by Nellis Air Force Base and Las Vegas.

Best regards,
Bob Avery
Organizing Chairman
Operation Welcome Home
Lisa 07-Jun-2005 06:25
April, it's nice to see you back. Seems like we were both on a little hiatus. Hope all is well with you. Beautiful work as always and looking forward to more.
Lisa
Steve C. 07-Jun-2005 02:08
Very inspiring galleries. I really enjoyed them, Thanks!
marilyn k holmberg 04-Jun-2005 01:46
wonderful galleries, april!! .. nice to see you adding imagines again :) thanx for your nice comments on my galleries, i really appreciate your taking the time to look!! 'm'
Mark Rutter 02-Jun-2005 21:10
Many thanks for your visit to my shadows. I am intrigued by your PS work.
sandy barbour 31-May-2005 12:11
Thank you for letting me view the world through your lens. Your work is beautiful, I enjoyed looking through your galleries immensely.
Ivy Lui 20-May-2005 03:20
I'm writing on behalf of a Hong Kong educational publishing company. We would like to request for permission of the use of your photo titled "Reporter doing at story at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C." (Gallery: Street Photography). Would you mind telling us your e-mail address so that we can discuss in details? My e-mail address is ivy.lui@oup.com. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best regards,
Ivy
Fabienne 24-Apr-2005 18:40
Bonjour April, j'ai parcouru avec bonheur vos magnifiques photos. Vos galeries sont impeccables avec des photos variées ,intéressantes, et toujours faites avec talent. Fab.
nige50 22-Apr-2005 08:05
Great set of imgaes ,, thanks for stopping on my site
Cory 05-Mar-2005 20:36
I admire your work April. Would it be possible to email each other about use of some of your photos? Thanks.
vanita boyd 26-Feb-2005 06:35
I just clicked on your gallery from the pbase home page - I realized that I had not visited the gallery reciently. Missing your encouraging enthusiam in the groups too.
Deanna Sammons 12-Feb-2005 15:26
Great work April! You have an enjoyable display!
robert schepens 31-Jan-2005 21:16
Hi April.
Nice work.

Thanks for viewing our galleries some time ago...

robert schepens
native eye
jeff/canada 16-Jan-2005 01:39
Huge thanks for Lincoln Memorial shots. Beautifully shot photos of a so humbling, beautiful memorial.
Ronny Van Eeckhoutte 15-Jan-2005 15:24
What a wonderful adventure exploring your portfolio!
Susanne 11-Jan-2005 05:16
Thank you for your advise and comment on my page. I agree with the background and that is why that second shot was chosen as the second shot. I was unsure of what to do with the background. Next time I will know now. Thank you.
Richard Haas 30-Nov-2004 08:03
would you please conatct me
thanks in advance
richard
Kelly 28-Nov-2004 09:40
Hi April,

Your talent is immense and your passion is clear. God has given you a great Gift and it is wonderful Seeing you use it.

Kelly
Sherri 23-Nov-2004 04:49
You are an inspiration to get out there and play!!! Your pictures are wonderful! You also have some good models in your family. Keep up the good work.
Chuck Kuhn 20-Nov-2004 01:09
First, thanks for great comment on my SF Bridge picture. Your galleries are a delight and when I have time I will go back search more...so much here.
I do like your family photos...great smiles and I hope you enjoy this Holiday season. When in the Bay area, say hello
Chuck K
Kevin Conley 10-Nov-2004 21:51
Hello,
Good photos of Arlington. It's a special interest of mine as I'm a stone carver and work there several times a year. I did the Third Infantry Memorial adjacent to the amphitheater. I'm located in Baltimore. Good work! Keep shootin'! Kevin
John Bohland 07-Nov-2004 12:02
Hello April. I can't add much to the other comments in your guestbook except to say that I agree with them all. I love surfing through the better galleries here on PBase to get ideas for my own photography and simply for pleasure. Your images are amongst the best I've ever seen. Don't know what your day job is but you have professional level talent. Keep clicking. John
John Lester 06-Nov-2004 17:32
I have enjoyed looking through your galleries. I was born and raised in DC. Lived there from 1939 to 1965 and graduated from McKinley Tech High in 1957. It is interesting to see the old home town through your eyes. Enjoyed your Arlington photos as my brother in law is buried there.

John
The Zen Monk 06-Nov-2004 05:37
April,
I don't know what to say; stunning shots and amazing sketch gallery I am jealous of. You have a wonderful eye and a great technique!
Thank you so much for visiting my PBase and the comments and votes!
I have voted for a couple that really caught my eye here, and I have only begun to scratch the surface of your work so far. I will be back again and again.

Michael
Naturephoto Monique 05-Nov-2004 22:19
Cindy, your eye sees the true beauty in every scene, your lens reflects the beauty in your soul.
I enjoyed your gallery, keep up the excellant work.
Best, Monique
Derek von Briesen 05-Nov-2004 05:32
april,
i love your galleries! you have such an amazing eye for composition and color. something you might think about to bring another valuable perspective to your landscapes would be getting the .8x wide angle adaptor for your E-10. that would give you a 35mm equivalent of around 28-29mm, which is an extremely versatile wide angle focal length for landscape work. check it out here: http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?page=searchresults&searchinfo=olympus%20.8x%20wide%20angle&searchinfo=olympus%20.8x%20wide%20angle
looking forward to more of your november images!! good shooting . . .
dvb
Lisa 02-Nov-2004 14:26
Lovely galleries, April. Thank you so much for all the comments you leave in my galleries.
Lisa
Yong Chen 23-Oct-2004 09:51
Hi April ,thank you for visiting my gallery.I just put your name in my list,so when i come back i
don't lost them. thank you.
Guy Schmickle 19-Oct-2004 22:05
Hi April,

Thanks for your kind comments in my galleries. I've just begun to sift through some of your galleries and I'm impressed. You do terrific work. I love your Awakening gallery. I never knew that sculpture existed. I'm surprised not to have seen other images on it as it is such a cool subject. Anyway, I look forward to browsing through your other galleries. Keep on shooting!

Guy
Dan 11-Oct-2004 21:46
April,
Just wanted to congratulate you on having, at my count, ten galleries on the Popular Seven Day List including number one! Quite an accomplishment for such a new member, but well deserved. Keep up the good work.
Dan
René Lortie 07-Oct-2004 21:00
I like your galeries a lot. This one in particular: National Memorial Procession (Anti-War) 2004. Very nice style sheets. Thanks for sharing your passion.
Tom Anderson 06-Oct-2004 21:57
If you once new somone (about 20is years ago) name Tom Anderson, please email me.
Pepe Zyman 06-Oct-2004 18:56
April:
You have very nice images on your galleries. We started the POD project almost at the same time. It will be fun to follow each others progress.
Thank you for visiting my site.
Pepe
Dan 03-Oct-2004 12:02
April,
Thanks for the kind words. I find there is so much to learn by viewing the work of others. Hope our paths cross again soon.
kylee 25-Sep-2004 10:14
Thanks for your visit and comment.

I like this one very much:

http://www.pbase.com/april_sims/image/33351569

Regards.
Tom Beech 24-Sep-2004 17:36
April, you have some very nice work here 8-)

Can see you are having great fun at it...

I will admit however, after your comments left in my "Auto Racing" gallery, I expected to see some here LOL I like the fact that someone can see the beauty in subjects outside their favorites.. that trait should serve you well.

Best,
hockkai 24-Sep-2004 15:43
Hi April, I also just started my PAD this month. It sure is challenging, isn't it. Do you have thoughts of skipping on some days haha... You got great pic. Just keep the engine going.
Toni Moore 24-Sep-2004 01:10
Thankyou for stopping by my gallery April. Your gallerys are marvelous and I enjoyed the foray into photoshop with you. I salute your strength and sense of adventure and look forward to future discoveries in your work.
Cedric Sims 21-Sep-2004 03:17
April,

You have a wide variety of some nice photographs in your galleries.
I am looking forward to returning soon.
Irene Wehrli 12-Sep-2004 10:58
April, thank you very much for your nice comments in my Galleries.
You are really a talent - thank you for sharing your work, keep shooting!
kind regards
Irene from Switzerland
RAT Photo 12-Sep-2004 00:42
Hi April. First, I want to thank you for visiting my galleries and leaving those kind comments. Second, I want to thank you for teaching me something. I really like the way you matted a couple of your flower shots. It makes them look so 3 dimensional.
alexeig 07-Sep-2004 20:26
Dear April,

Thanks for visiting my galleries and for leaving comments. I visited your galleries and have found a lot of beauty. Your Vietnam Memorial gallery is really moving. Thanks for sharing

Cheers

A.
Mother 07-Sep-2004 16:34
That's my baby --

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MOTHER
Jermain Moody 04-Sep-2004 12:00
April,
I am very impressed with your gallery. The images are quite intriguing. Apparently, you are making some tactful choices to get where you need to be. Maybe, I will be featured in your gallery in the future.


Jermain
Marisa D.L. 04-Sep-2004 08:25
I’m so glad you have your own page on Pbase! I’ll visit it often, you can be sure of that.
I appreciate good pictures, but for me it’s also important that behind the camera there is also a very nice person. I’m afraid I’m not able to separate the two elements.
I think beautiful people make their pictures beautiful , while the skill to take beautiful pictures doesn’t make necessarily a beautiful person.
You are in my opinion a very nice person, who can take beautiful pictures!
Friendly yours
Marisa
H.L.Tam 04-Sep-2004 06:02
Thanls for your visit of my photography exercises. Your photos are nice too.

H.L.Tam
tglass 04-Sep-2004 01:17
Congrats on starting your very own Pbase site! I really like the pics from your side of the country and will check in again to see what you've been shooting. Thanks also for commenting on my pics!
Rae-nae 03-Sep-2004 17:03
April, April, April. Your page looks fabulous. It just gets better and better. We are all constantly searching for where we want to be in life. You my dear, have found yours. Keep up the good work and keep me in the loop. I'll be there whether you do or not. R.
Billy Wright 03-Sep-2004 14:00
As always, I'm impressed with your gallery. It is so amazing to me to see how far you have come from that first day on AOL! Its like watching my child grow! Except a child only in technology. I hope it continues to go well for you, and yes I am still trying to find a Saturday to get down there and see you. Amb, is so big and cute, but she was always a cutie!


B
Vincent Belford 03-Sep-2004 12:35
Hi April,
Thanks for the nice comment on my diner gallery and congrats on the opening of your very own pbase gallery. I have enjoyed your photos on the women's digital site and will return here to watch the progress of your own new galleries.
Best,
Vince B.