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Jeroen Bosman 23-Jul-2008 10:53
Hi Sheila, just wanted to say I love the quality of your work, very inspirational! Best, Jeroen
omer12 19-Jul-2008 23:37
Hi,
Wonderful gallery with such amazing pictures... ...so beautiful!
Omer
Sheila Smart 18-Jul-2008 09:27
I was going to delete the comment below but I now believe that it reflects more on the personality of this person than it does on my ethics. For the record, model releases are obtained from aborigines and they are compensated accordingly.
Wendy Jopson 18-Jul-2008 00:45
Ethically and legally you are displaying peoples images without their consent. If you are also selling pictures of Aboriginal Australian people then you are also just another thief.
Do you sell these photographs and do you ask permission of the people to display their own images on the web? You may think that you are doing a 'good thing'. but are you really?
danniyal 12-Jul-2008 08:38
Your work has just reminded me how much I love photography and art.
astrid 10-Jul-2008 07:24
Truly Talented Sheila, in awe ...
summer 06-Jun-2008 12:51
Hi Sheila, I love your photos, especially the parrots. I am looking for a parrot picture to hang in my home. I want to get a picture of a parrot(s) or cockatoo (s) in flight. My husband and I just brought a new home, painted my wall green and saw a beautiful picture of cockatoos in flight in a Sunset magazine. I wanted to find something similar. Can you help me? Thank you, Summer Takahashi
Dana 05-Jun-2008 06:32
Sheila, you have an amazing talent for seeing/catching the beauty of what you shoot in your photos. Aus is a beautiful country and your photos truely catch that beauty.
Guest 02-May-2008 11:31
THANK YA FOR THIS AMAZING GUESTBOOK BE DEVOTED TOO THEE LORD
Jeffrey Jones 16-Mar-2008 21:43
Nice solid photos! The time you devote to photography is quite evident in the quality of every photo.
jai 04-Mar-2008 11:24
hai sheila! i am jai. i watched your photos! realy super! congratulations!
William Amon 14-Jan-2008 15:05
Hello!

I am William from Tanzania Masai land, a tour company owner, I like your photos, but if you would like to come over to Tanzania for more site and challenging photos please don't hesitate, I will give a discount, just contanct me at: info@bramwelsafaris.com

Thanks!
--
Managing Director
Bramwel Safaris,
P.O. BOX 8025
Arusha,
Tanzania.
Phone: +255713520162.
Email: info@bramwelsafaris.com
Web: www.bramwelsafaris.com

Sunflower Imaging 09-Jan-2008 06:55
Hello. Thank you for your comment on my first B&W image. I love your B&W galleries. Hope to learn more. Cheers.Caroline
Sam X 01-Jan-2008 04:26
Happy New Year... and many happy shots in a new 2008. Thanks for Your support
vVolet Cloutier 14-Dec-2007 23:49
Visually great, you are an inspiation to human kind. A sensitivity for the essence of the moment. I am in B.C. Canada at the Centre for Arts and Technology in Digital Photography. i am consumed by your work at the moment for a term project. Thankyou.
George D. 10-Dec-2007 01:00
I absolutely love your superb photographs. You are an inspiration.
Diana 09-Dec-2007 15:53
I love your photography! I came across it through a google search and am so glad I googled whatever I did. I have to do a report on a photographer for my photography class and I think I will write about you and share your work with my class. I especially love your wildlife photography! Keep up the great work.
Dan Perry 08-Dec-2007 21:40
Wow, what a great collection. Thanks.
James Pan 12-Nov-2007 06:03
Thank you for sharing your wonderful images. You are truly my idol. There is so much to learn from your photos. I also love shooting animals and glorifying their beauty. I look forward to many more of your photos. Best of luck to you. Happy shooting.
Steve Demchinsky 23-Oct-2007 13:04
You've been in my favourites list for a couple of years. Love all your pics especially your portraits. I can see why you've been approached for your Tassie photos. Superb. - Steve
Nigel R B Linwood 07-Oct-2007 12:40
Hi Shelia. Have recently lost my mother at tender age of 94 and have come across many photos of when she and her family were in Austraila in 1920s ? I would like to send to you 2 pictures taken at NARRABEEN LAKE i wonder how much the scene has changed over the years? Iwould be gratful for any shots that you may have. Nigel R B Linwood.
Roger B 28-Aug-2007 01:21
Hi Sheila:
I've just started going through your galleries and have been blown away! You really know how to get the most of that fine equipment. -Roger from Plano, TX USA.
Vivian Beks 28-Jul-2007 08:23
Hello Sheila, what a wonderful galleries you have!!! i'm a Dutchie but have visited your country 6 times already, and have seen a lot!!!!I've added you to my favourites!! If you have some time, have a look at my galleries, cause i'm new to pbase and would love some comments, they help me to improve my skills. Greetz, Vivian
Sheila Smart 26-Jun-2007 02:07
Guests please note: Comments in guestbooks have been disabled by PBase management to stop spammers. If you wish to leave a message for me, please go to any gallery and leave a comment there.
microsoftcrm3 16-Jun-2007 10:50
You've reignited my passion for art. Ty!
Domenico Pescosolido 09-Jun-2007 10:51
Hi Sheila,
I watched your photos and they are fantatic. Congratulation! I'll come back on your web.
Ben Johnston 27-May-2007 08:18
Hi Sheila, I pop back from time-to-time to marvel at your images and the new ones you add. I recently visited Sydney CBD to attend a conference and took the opportunity to stroll around and shoot a few images. I just wish I'd had a browse of your galleries before doing so I'm sure I would have spotted a lot more of the locations you photograph from. Thanks again for sharing your wonderful images.
Cheers,
Ben.
frank liu 13-May-2007 07:45
I simply love every single picture in your gallery. There are so many things to learn from your works. Now you are one of my few most favorite artists on pbase.
Andrija Kasom 04-May-2007 07:03
Dear Sheila,
You have so beautifuly photos in yours portfolio...Excellent...Excellent work...Greetings from Montenegro, old/new country in Europa...I will come back with pleasure...
quahyc 25-Apr-2007 06:04
Wow. I found you. Your photos are so great !
serinuh 07-Mar-2007 15:20
Your photos have opened a new way for me to seeing the world.
Sandipan Dutta 03-Mar-2007 03:57
Thanks Sheila for your comment in the forum about my query on Wildlife Lens.
You have some amazing photots in your Gallery.
Federico D'Incà 15-Feb-2007 09:22
wow ...great photos Sheila ......!!
Sabahattin Bilsel 11-Feb-2007 14:22
Excellent images and a superb presentation, masterly done.
Congratulations and Greetings from Istanbul,
Sab.
Joshua Plouffe 21-Jan-2007 01:59
Sheila,

Thank you so much for your helpful advice. I did what you suggested and made the black and white photo more contrasted. (I'll put it up, feel free to let me know if that's what you meant.)

I also looked through a couple of your albums (the wildlife one, and the one you suggested; the Shadows and Silhouettes), and absolutely loved them. I'm assuming you use an SLR camera (because you're a little more professional than me). I only wish I could afford one right now, but I'm a 16 year old living on an afterschool teaching program salary.

Thanks for your kind words, your helpful ones, and all of them!

-Josh
Kristofer Ristolainen 15-Jan-2007 01:51
Hi

I must say that your pics are just great! Thanks for sharing.
(I also like your gallery-design it looks very "pro")
Barry Moore 13-Jan-2007 10:48
Excellent work, really inspirational. Love the sillouettes and dynamic colours.
Best wishes Barry
Vance Walton 07-Jan-2007 14:44
Masterful use of light, powerful black and whites and moving portraits. I'll visit here often for pleasure and motivation.
Vance
Enrico Martinuzzi 16-Dec-2006 14:02
Stunning... Truly an inspiration.
Your portraits are amazing!

Thanks for sharing your work

E.
Jack Muhrline Photography 12-Dec-2006 02:19
Sheila,
I visit often for the inspiration! Your portrait work is simply wonderful. You have such a great feel for light!

Jack
Carl 03-Dec-2006 05:20
Hi Sheila! I'm just a beginner and I must say that your work inspires me. Your creativity is incredible. Hope to see Sydney one day!
sathishkumar 29-Nov-2006 14:43
YOUR PHOTOS VERY NICE PARTICULAR SILOUT PHOTOS I AM VERY LIKE
photography daily send my email please
Alexandre Trudeau-Dion 22-Nov-2006 02:13
Hy Sheila your photos are great, you make me what to go see Sydney. I would like to know what the world look like under my feats. (I am from Québec - Canada)
Alexandre
mustafa karayağız 19-Nov-2006 07:42
hello dear friend sheila, fotoğraflarınızdaki hüzün ve gizem harika gerçekten. tebrikler.
enny jameson 13-Nov-2006 13:28
Hello Sheila, You have wonderful galleries, especially your portraits are amazing, I will come back later, greetings Enny.
simon Bevis 07-Nov-2006 12:18
Hi Sheil, I reall enjoyed viewing your images, and will be back time & time again.
You have some wonderful images in your collection the Mono images are stunning.
Thank you for sharing with us.

Best wishes
Simon. (Jersey C.I.)
Laney Murray 02-Nov-2006 21:25
Hi Sheila,
I just happened to come across your website when doing a search on Manly Ferry, I know nothing about photography but I love your work! I'v been looking through your photographs for nearly an hour because they are so beautiful. (My favourite is the elderly man on the Manly Ferry... it made me feel emotional).
Best I get back to work before I get fired!!
Thank you for sharing, i'll be sure to have a peek again in a couple of weeks time!

Laney
Auckland NZ
Ferry G 27-Oct-2006 22:22
Hi sheila,
I really enjoy your photos here. I thank you for sharing them with us, they create inspiration for me.
God bless you,
Ferry G
marco Mioli 22-Oct-2006 17:29
Ciao Sheila scusa se ti srcivo in italiano ma non so l'inglese. Complimenti per le bellissime immagini, tutte molto suggestive, sono rimasto sorpreso ne vedere che utilizziamo le stesse ottiche e la stessa 20D. A dire il vero sto per comprare il 70/200 f4.0 IS L USM, il 300 f4.0 IS L USM ed il 24/105 f4.0 IS L USM.
Ho venduto i canon il 400 f5.6 - 24/70 f2.8 ed il 200 f2.8.
Mi piacere un book come il tuo chissà forse un giorno. Grazie e ciao buon lavoro.
Steven Gregory 13-Oct-2006 15:26
Hey, saw your letter in "Digital Photographer" magazine. Well said! The reply was a poor brush-off, but then you were ripping into one of their biggest advertisers ;o)
Elias Photography 10-Oct-2006 01:04
hello sheyla I enjoy you photos and would like to ask what do you think of my new root gallery, I know you're very kind when making coments for other people work, so please let me know whrn you have time (nice work with your galleries http://www.pbase.com/bornpainter/galleries
Isit Nochomowitz 06-Oct-2006 05:32
Dear Sheila
I trust I may have the words to thank you for an enchanting trip thru some of your photos. I have experienced the complete range of emotions and have been left with a feeling of the utmost pleasurable thought of returning to your site to continue my travel thru your eyes. Your photos have enabled me to see, smell, hear and more than once with such a longing to be able to reach out and touch. A huge thank you for sharing your incredible gift with me. I truly salute you. I may just mention that this is the first time I have been absolutely compelled to express my thanks to an artist like this but I have been left breathless at the reminder of how beautiful life and creation is.
Isit Nochomowitz, Pretoria, SA
Kaleem 03-Oct-2006 11:42
Dear Sheila. Hii.. I really appriciate your Beautifull Job. I am really very much impressed out of children's picture and One picture you put a girl in Scarf. I love that picture.
So sweet of you.
God Bless You
Kaleem from Denmark.
Moisés 24-Sep-2006 01:12
Hi Sheila, you are the one. I loved your good job. I´ll be back. Moisés From Canoa Quebrada Ceará Brasil.
Samad Khan 21-Sep-2006 04:45
Hi Sheila. Your work has inspired me a lot. I have added you to my favs and will be coming back to view more of your stuff. Keep up the great work.

Cheers
Samad Khan
Rebecca Nicholls 20-Sep-2006 11:05
You have a true talent Shelia!!! All wonderful and evocative images. Thanks for sharing.... Bec,Steve and Billie
Phil 19-Sep-2006 23:08
Hi Sheila, see you did well at the spider awards, so congrats on that, cheers, Phil
a.s 16-Sep-2006 15:23
hi sheila
Edwina Bevan 15-Sep-2006 06:25
Hi Sheila, I LOVE IT ALL!!! I thoroughly enjoy cruising through your galleries - the photos are so moving. I have sent the link to your site onto lots of friends, have to share the beauty!!! I feel very blessed to know such a wonderful artist!
xx
Aleksey 14-Sep-2006 13:00
Hi Sheila, very...very beautiful galleries, you really paint by light.
Arita T Chan 12-Sep-2006 13:58
excellent presentation with grace...thank you for sharing the beautiful gallery with us...cheers, Arita (hong kong)
Jeff Thoroughgood 12-Sep-2006 08:22
Hi Sheila,I was looking at Ozimages and saw your name come up.I have just sold my first picture which is going on a product to be released in Target America which is quiet exciting for me! So was looking into stock photography and was wondering what your experince with OzImages was like and whether it was worth it to me to join up?
My gallery http://www.pbase.com/jeffth
Do my images stack up in your opinion, much appreciation for your thoughts.
Jeff Thoroughgood
Peter Finlay 10-Sep-2006 06:17
Hi Sheila,
A couple of years ago you helped me with some advice on the 300 LIS f4 and have been delighted with this lens. I have been quite successful in the members' competitions at Pennant Hills PC and Northside Creative Photography in the last three seasons with a Canon 20D. I have a website similar to Pbase... www.planeimages.smugmug where I display my efforts.

I have just ordered a 24-105 f4 LIS and this is why I was looking at your wonderful site again.

Aero Australia magazine has been using many of my aviation images for the past year.

Kindest regards

Peter Finlay
Ashwin Shah 10-Sep-2006 03:43
I have just started to deep into one of the finest galleries
George McKenna 07-Sep-2006 18:25
Hi Sheila, I really enjoyed viewing your photos, especially the street portraits in your multi culture gallery. I read your article in the PBase magazine and then came to your site. Thanks for sharing. George
SJP 28-Aug-2006 15:06
Hello Sheila, You have a style that keeps me inspired. Although I dont have anything as nice as your photo's - I am in the process of going through my photos to find anything good enough to show off.

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Take car and keep up the GREAT work,
JIMBO
Ken Zaret 24-Aug-2006 02:16
I very much enjoy your naturalistic style with the b/w images. I just went through an intense b/w period and appreciate how difficult it is to get good tonal ranges, etc., on top of aesthetic quality. Very impressive work, congrats,
Ken
martin 17-Aug-2006 22:36
Hi Sheila, I have to say these photos left me really impressed. Maybe one day I could take hots like these. In the mean time i'm stuck in a bit of a delema. I would like to ask you how, How do you know when your work is good enough to pubish. The reason I ask is because im seriously thinking about having a web page desined and am thinking about building some galleries up. Do you just know when the time is right or do you start under advice? Any comment would be gratefully appreciated. Martin UK
Iggino 15-Aug-2006 08:50
Hello Sheila

You have very beautiful photo's!
I'm from a Belgium parrot society, and I would like to use some pics from you.
Can I take them to use in or magazine? Ofcourse I place your name with the photo.

Kind regards Iggino
wildoat 10-Aug-2006 20:40
Wonderful work.Not surprising you have had so many visitors to your galleries.I will check back often and have added you to my favourites list.Best wishes Tony.
Gordon Clegg 09-Aug-2006 17:17
Really impressed with your work Sheila, outstanding photography. I am an amatuer artist and wondered if I could use the image of your lions head for a study, its the best shot I have ever seen of a male lions face. thanks for hours of enjoyment. Gordon Clegg
William Hartshorn 04-Aug-2006 06:06
Excellent!! Very inspiring !!
Best to you.
William
www.wghartshorn.com
nnassr 19-Jul-2006 22:28
Sheila :

i am very happy when i see your photo

i am moslem and i can.t speak english good >
but i enjoyed your gallry .

your photo for moslem is good .

i shall be hapy if you read about islam and think in islam .

ican help you if you need any thing .

iam live in saudia Arabia
my Email : nnassr@hotmail.com

good bye

aslam alekom
Sarah 12-Jul-2006 12:50
Looking for information and found it at this great site...
Naoki Hayashi's Photo Gallery 10-Jul-2006 09:11
Hi Sheila,
I very enjoyed your gallery.I say only one word:Perfecct..Keep them coming your excellent work.I'll check back later.Thank you so much.

Roozbeh Shivayi 05-Jul-2006 12:41
I've enjoyed your galleries too much, pictures are really great.
Thank you, Roozbeh
Robin 01-Jul-2006 00:27
I've been watching your work and reading your comments on PT. You are a gifted artist and I'll always look for ward to seeing more images from you. KEEP SHOOTING
tom tafola 28-Jun-2006 04:48
You are the best, you are so talented hope some day I will be able to me you in one of your special events.
Kalyan Dakshit 23-Jun-2006 12:41
Great Pictures ..Specially the B&w
Tad Janocinski 21-Jun-2006 12:08

Hi Sheila

What a delightful gallerys!!!

I love it!

Wonderful variety, colours, textures, compositions and presence.

Best Regards.

Tad Janocinski - Australia
Mark L 20-Jun-2006 03:12
Hi Sheila,

Have come back to your page a few times, it keeps getting better and better. Your input (and photos) on PBase are very helpful to me...

Thanks
Emad Omar 15-Jun-2006 08:04
Dir Sheila Smart
Congratulation you are one of the popular galleries in pbase
http://www.pbase.com/galleries?view=popular&row_start=881&row_count=8&period=7
Dennis Steinauer 14-Jun-2006 04:12
Wow! Why haven't I come across your galleries before. You work is outstanding, and I intend to spend much more time browsing. Nice work.
kedl@yahoo.com 04-Jun-2006 12:03
Like the new look of the site. Lynton
Salah El-Sadek 31-May-2006 11:12
Your gallary is one of best most enjoyable galleries on this website, I enjoy, love and learn from your photos.. Thanks ofr all these intersting wonderful photos..
Salah El-Sadek
Crocodile Dundee 31-May-2006 08:05
An Aussie gal named Sheila...very original.
Peter Wolledge 25-May-2006 05:12
Great work Sheila, an inspired eye and wonderfully tuned composition, I enjoyed very much.
Donna Lear 24-May-2006 17:59
I spotted one of your posts on the forum board and decide to check out your work. I am only sorry I haven't seen it sooner. I don't often use the word "enthralled", but that is exactly what I am with your galleries. I watched the slide show, thinking I could sit here for hours looking at these - then moved on to the galleries. Your work is absolutely stunning - and the presentation of it makes me want to go back to my own galleries, clean things up and begin taking a fresh look at things. Thank you for your images and the inspiration. Cheers, Donna
lorraine 21-May-2006 11:17
Very much enjoyed looking through your galleries. I especially liked your project on hands.

Lorraine
Jean-François Hasson 16-May-2006 11:47
Back to your photos I'm impressed by the variety, the beauty of the face expressions. If your pages were fragmented (like 20 photos per page) it would allow me an easier, less slow view. A thousand thanks anyway.
Jeffrey Tomasi 15-May-2006 12:19
Really inspiring work, Shiela - got me to set up my own PBase account. I've been an enthusiastic point-and-shooter for a while, and have recently started taking pohotography more seriously. Your photos are a real motivation for me to get out there and try to "see" things.
Chris Lock 15-May-2006 01:08
You have lots of very nice photos. I enjoyed looking through your galleries.
Juha Laitalainen 11-May-2006 06:21
Very nice photos Sheila. Somehow, your work have some similiarities comparing my work as you can see at my pages www,photoworldwide.com... I have also Canon equipment: Eos 30D and 5D and lenses efs 10-22 (marvellous lens), 50/1.4, 70-200/4L...

It would be nice to change thoughts with you, if you want...
Juha L.
Mick Mannile 10-May-2006 08:40
Your photos are stunning!! I stumbled on this site by chance, very pleased I did mind you.

I just purchased a 70-200mm f/4 L series for my 350D. I found your images with the same lens amazing.

Your now in my favourites, your images are inspiring
Martin Munt 09-May-2006 11:16
You have a great eye, Sheila. Excellent work. MM
Rick Siegert 06-May-2006 18:26
Your work is excellent. Both your processing and your eye for composition. You have developed your own style that is yours and I look forward to coming back to see your images again and again.

Thank you,

Rick S.
David T. 03-May-2006 12:58
Sheila,
I have a desire to do the kind of work that you have done. I've stated that on my PBase page. It was suggested that I look at your gallery....I'm blown away!!
Amazing images! I'm inspired.
Regards,
David T
Tad Janocinski 30-Apr-2006 11:57
You have done absolutely wonderful work and I will place your gallery in my favourites list.
Gary Higgins 25-Apr-2006 09:23
Sheila, lovely work. As a fellow shooter of street images, I am impressed with the work you've done with your longer lenses. I'm going to have to shoot with my 70-200mm more often - the bokeh in your street portraits is stunning. - Gary
Jerrry Yang 22-Apr-2006 05:23
Hi,I love your photos very much!
I live in Taiwan. And I also love photography too.
After take a look of your pictures
I want to go for a trip in Australia.
If you don't mind ,I would like to be your penfriend^^. Can I ?
Ok! see you!
Flemming Bo Jensen Photography 19-Apr-2006 15:33
Sheila, your work is outstanding an a constant inspiration! I check your site everyday, I love Australia and your pictures from Oz are just wonderful!
Linda Hendry 15-Apr-2006 10:53
I've enjoyed your galleries very much ... marvelous work!
Shirley Wang 10-Apr-2006 12:31
Sheila, I have enjoyed visiting your galleries a lot. My sister lives in Sydney too. You've made it more attractive!
jypsee 29-Mar-2006 02:59
Hi, thanks for acknowledging my work on the google ranking of my Venice Rookery gallery; I sure appreciate it.
Mary in Fort Myers, FL
Vickie 17-Mar-2006 07:07
Sheila, I have completely run out of accolades to comment on your photos. They are more than just beautiful, they make me think, not just about the subjects, but the way you have composed the photo, the curves in the right places & the light. Even if I gained the techical ability, I doubt I will ever be able to capture images like you do...I just don't "see" it but I'm glad it doesn't stop me appreciating it. Thank you, you really are an inspiration.

If you ever decide to teach any aspect of photography...count me in!!! I don't live far.

Vickie
tomtafola 11-Mar-2006 22:33
Wow Sheila you are a dream that I would never want to wake up from I hope one day I will met you and I ask you just one question? you are the best within the best. I would do anything to met you some day before I died. To have just one look at you face and shake you hand and ask you just one question it would a dream come true. I am 37 years old and just straed photography on my own by the way here is my website just stared to make. www.tomtafola.com
My email:info@tomtafola.com if one day I'll be come good I will ask you to met you in one of your event for now I ahve alot to catch up with photography. You inspire me to be a good photographer. You are gift thank you for all the biutiful work you have do. I injot it very much.
francis lee 25-Feb-2006 12:46
Hi...have seen your work & certainly, you deserved to won. Cheers.
Iris Warywoda 22-Feb-2006 17:45
hi Sheila,

Im your avid fan... I wish I could learn to take pictures the way you do. Keep up the good work and will always look up for yah. Im in canada and would love to visit down under one day.
andy_farrington 14-Feb-2006 07:31
sheila, i haven't had much time to browse properly, but what i have seen so far merits many many more hours of thoroughly enjoyable viewing - And I look forward to it.
Excellent work.

Andrew
Steve Price 10-Feb-2006 23:27
Enjoyed your galleries very much. Thanks. Voted.
Gian Giacomo Stiffoni 09-Feb-2006 08:11
I'm very happy Shaila that you win the 1st Place Amateur - PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR in the BLACK AND WHITE Spider Awards. The photo whit the white hats is wonderfull like other of yours photos!!!
Gian Giacomo Stiffoni 09-Feb-2006 08:10
I'm very happy that you win the 1st Place Amateur - PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR in the BLACK AND WHITE Spider Awards. The photo whit the white hats is wonderfull like other of yours photos!!!
Jean-François Hasson 03-Feb-2006 15:27
Thank you for your galleries. Some shots wonderful. I'm no professional photographer, but I would call masterpiece the woman stroking her own hair (perhaps the geometry of arms & hands ?). Living in the mountain I only have slow internet, & couldn't see as many of your photos as I'd have liked. Best luck in your career.
Tom 29-Jan-2006 12:59
Sheila. Your photos are spectacular. I visited Australia once have never recovered. Thanks so much for taking me back there. Tom
Sean 17-Jan-2006 11:00
Hi Sheila, just saw in the newspaper (SMH) today that you won a photographic competition with your image of schoolgirls in a city street- just thought I'd offer my congratulations. Keep up the good work!
U R 04-Jan-2006 22:33
Your work is quite astonishing. Now and then I look through your galleries at Pbase, and I'm amazed every time with the quality of your work. It's a joy every time. I hope to one day have a portfolio as impressive as your.
Ulla
Jeroen (Buffel) Meijerink 25-Dec-2005 22:54
Yesss...
Offer Goldfarb 17-Dec-2005 18:31
You are a great artist ! cheers
please visit me http://www.pbase.com/offerg
take care
Offer
Digital Rebels 17-Dec-2005 07:59
All I can say on what I have seen so far is that you have a great eye for photography..
I enjoyed looking through some of your work...
Thanks for sharing..
Rafi
Ruben Parra 07-Dec-2005 03:15
CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!

For the Award , i'm not surprised which such talent , One of the finest gallery on PBase Keep up your amaizing work!
david 25-Nov-2005 11:56
Thanks for the battery life advice!

Lovely photos by the way :-)
bamburg 22-Nov-2005 11:47
I came across your photography work today and was so happy I did. Beautiful images, that tell a story, convey emotion to the viewer. Continue to share with the world. I for one am watching in anticipation.

Cory
Glyn Curtis 08-Nov-2005 00:06
Hi Sheila, once again I have spent some time looking over your work in shear amazement at the skill you have achieved in your galleries. You are the first person I came across at Pbase and have been a favorite of mine and inspiration to me and many others by the looks of all the comments. If it wasn’t for you I might have just skipped along without taking the time to appreciate everyone else work on this site. Thank you Sheila for all your hard work and I look forward to spending more time relaxing with your images.
Kathy Pilgrim 01-Oct-2005 12:52
Just found your wonderful galleries. Great work! It is a real treat to see the garden and bird photos of your country
Ken Zaret 28-Sep-2005 00:18
Terrific images; diverse, interesting, captivating. Bravo, and thanks for you comments on mine, too. Having just returned from Australia, I appreciate how unspoiled and beautiful it is, not to mention different from everywhere else I have been. You are doing a great job of showing off your country, and inspiring others with your art.
Guruprasad Prabakar 25-Sep-2005 22:54
Beautiful Gallery !!! Love your snaps!!
Sheila Smart 18-Sep-2005 23:15
Hi Isaac
I would be happy to send you a print. Email me your address and I will pop one in the post.

Cheers
Sheila
Michael G 08-Sep-2005 17:27
Hello,
I just discovered your galleries and wanted to say that your work is simply fantastic. Stunning shots.
Thank you!
Michael
kent larnhill 30-Aug-2005 10:33
Hi!

Enjoyed browsing thru your galleries very much. I will definitely
put you with my favorites.

/Kent
Nomad 23-Aug-2005 13:16
I can't say enough about your work. I'm just starting off, and your work is motivation for me to improve! Thanks for the inspiration!
Rob Webb 02-Jul-2005 12:29
I love your work, you must be so proud. Congrats.
Todd Bennett 27-Jun-2005 20:13
Great collection of photos. Really fantastic work. I also love your gallery stylesheet. Can you make mine like that?
Dejan 18-Jun-2005 05:39
Hi Sheila,

Love your work. Beautiful. Fantastic indeed.
Mark Fellows 16-Jun-2005 22:24
Your galleries are just excellent! Thank you for helping me us my eyes to travel to a differnt place
Marisa Taddia 14-Jun-2005 19:48
Sheila,
your galleries are a beauty!! I enjoy a lot travelling through them and for sure, I'll be back quite often.
Best regards,
Marisa
Alex 09-Jun-2005 06:51
I was really impressed with your Photos. I came on this site to get reasons to buy the Canon 20D and I think your pictures have convinced me. If I leave my e-mail address can you suggest lenses I should buy with it please. I like shouting macro photography and studio.
Regards and wow
Alex
itai 09-Jun-2005 05:38
Beautiful galleries!!!
thnx
James 28-May-2005 00:06
Wow, Sheila, your pictures are stunning! A true inspiration to us all! Found your gallery while on DPreview looking at a possible next purchase of a DSLR to upgrade from my well used Minolta A1. Have just returned back from Australia myself and thought I had a lot of great photo's :o) Your pictures certainly bring back memories of that fantastic country!

Your gallery has been bookmarked and I shall visit again! Keep up the good work.

James
mariyah gaspacho 21-May-2005 14:25
your galleries are amazing sheila...i luv your work! ive been wanting to visit australia for awhile now and im actually saving up to do so...hope i get to capture the beauty that ive seen in your pictures...thanks for sharing and well done! your work is just absolutely inspiring =D
Vince 19-May-2005 09:06
Your images of Sydney, just unbelievable. Keep up the great work.
Jim Ross 17-May-2005 13:40
Enjoyed my visit, loved your galleries...

Cheers..

Jim..
Catherine Normandeau 17-May-2005 13:26
Shaila,
yours photographs are just amazing! Really.I just started couple of months ago with photography(mostly for fun) and I really enjoy it! But when I see something like your works, it gives me inspiration and enthusiasm to continue!
Thank you and I'm gone come back to see more on all your galleries...

Catherine :-)
Joe Sesto 11-May-2005 08:31
I recently spent 23 days in your neck of the woods...my first big trip with the 20D. I must have taken 20 shots of that water fall at Darling Harbour...but I haven't had time to review them. Now I'm scared to...yours is so great! Enjoyed the gallery...and NSW. Can't wait to go back when I can do things at my own pace...not on time limited tours.
Sharon Rogers 09-May-2005 20:51
HI Sheila, I am slowly going through your galleries and having much enjoyment. I thought I would put a note here as I can't possibly choose which of the many many images to comment on ! lol Cheers! Sharon
paul yung 06-May-2005 08:37
A great collection of fine images. Congrats!
Photofiend 02-May-2005 01:28
Sheila, Your photographs are utterly fantastic. It's a pleasure to keep coming back and seeing the latest. Wonderful work. That's what photography is all about.
Markus Grompe 18-Apr-2005 21:00
Thanks for your comments on my Milford TRACK pictures. I corrected the spelling...
Ezekiel 20 13-Apr-2005 13:48
Even before clicking on any thumbnail to see photos, I knew I should bookmark you - so I did.

Oh, and I see that you live in Sydney too! I have a collection of shots from Australia and overseas in my gallery if you care to visit - including a recent trip to the Wilson's Prom in VIC.

Now it's time to go and see your pics!
ROB ROY 26-Mar-2005 12:34
ABSOLUTELY MARVELOUS PHOTOGRAPHY!!
sri 11-Mar-2005 22:28
Hi Sheila,
I have not explored much of your gallery. I would explore it by this weekend anyways.
The reason iam writing to you is to buy some of your images for a social planning site.
I have developed a site http://www.ebulawa.com).
Right now, iam done with 80% of development work. I am looking to upload nice images with attractive backgrounds. Can u please give me a quote for your images?
If i can afford, i would love to purchase them.
Thanking you and best of luck in your hobby
--sri
anthony1957 10-Mar-2005 00:51
I visit your galleries often and never fail to find an inspiration in your work. You are an artist with a lens. Your passion does rub off on others as numerous guestbook messages show. I look forward to your next images as always.
Kenneth James 01-Mar-2005 17:53
Thank you Sheila. I stumbled across your site and was delighted. You have a great eye. The images are lovely.
Antje Kroeger 01-Mar-2005 16:29
you are a light here ;)
Feri Latief 23-Feb-2005 12:33
I love your composition. You have smart eyes...
Enthusiast 23-Feb-2005 01:57
These are some of the best photographs of Australia I have ever seen. I never realized how much plant and foliage life exists in Australia! I love the diversity of all the living things. Incredible photographs. I like your unique style.
Falcone1962 20-Feb-2005 15:35
Is very hard to find an imperfect photos in your gallery. I leave my vote in some case beciause I can't leave vote for all. Thanks I learn from your work.
Giovanni
Larry Lam 18-Feb-2005 12:35
Enjoy your galleries, nice lighting and graphic shots.
Rene Hales 08-Feb-2005 23:44
Just wanted to compliment you on your advice to urbana_photographer in the forum. You provided some excellent tips in a succinct and straight forward manner. Nice help for the photographer.--Rene
Peter Chou 07-Feb-2005 02:24
Love your photos of Sydney, especially the gallery on the multicultural aspect of the city. I stayed in Sydney for 2 years from 2000 to 2001 for my study in University of Sydney. Love your city and you have brought the energy and flavour of this great city well in your work! Do take a look at my humble gallery and I appreciate your advice and comments.
jeff law 31-Jan-2005 15:20
Sheila,

came across your pictures by accident. Wow, I can't believe that pictures you took. THEY ARE SO AMAZING!!!
You have definitely captured the moment. I wish I can take pictures like that soon...
Will definitely bookmark your site....

jeff law
Philippines
anake wongpaitoonpiya 31-Jan-2005 09:28
Sheila/Thanks for yours comment in my FM post and It was an honour for you to play an visit.But when I saw these galleries.I feel like I have a long way to be as good as you.Wonderful capture and excellent stock here.You will be on my list of favourite artist.Please give me a comments ,if you can visit my pbase galleries,Love to hear yours comments.
anake
http://www4.pbase.com/wanake/siem_reap_and_ankorwat_galleries
Arjun Roychowdhury 24-Dec-2004 14:21
Sheila, you have a very impressive portfolio. There were too many pictures that are simply fantasic for me to leave a comment on each one of them, hence the general post in your guest book.

Very well done.
regds
arjun
Dan 15-Dec-2004 00:39
Excellent work, very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing.
Naturephoto Monique 13-Dec-2004 08:37
Sheila, just checked out your photos again. They are fantastic, no wonder i'm keep comming back to see your newest work!

Best wishes,
Monique
Chris 13-Dec-2004 07:40
Hi Sheila, I like the softness of your Australian landscape. Panoramas are the best format to expose the beauty of ozi landscape and I noticed that some of yours pans are not properly stitched. I would like to advice you to use excellent program PTGui for this purpose. It allows you to stich not only the panoramas but mosaics as well the way to meet printing standard 300 dpi. I am only amateur but have a look on my site and if you need any help with complexity of PTGui do not hesitate to e-mail me. Thanks for sharing with us beauty of the Australian environment. Regards, Chris P.S. My site www.booba.netfirms.com
Zane Paxton 06-Dec-2004 07:47
Thank you for sharing such wonderful and insightful images, I enjoyed them a lot.
S G 02-Dec-2004 20:18
Sheila, you are very talented and all of your photos have a positive feel to them. Keep up the good work!
Philip Lombardi 25-Nov-2004 15:26
Shelia just excellent work, you take the normal and make it appealing, that is a talent and an insight that is hard to come by.
Philip Salzarulo 18-Nov-2004 06:42
Sheila Vinci,
...touch my hand, rub my shoulder,
maybe a bit of your magic will rub off...

Philip Salzarulo So Calif
GP Merfeld 09-Nov-2004 22:44
Aloha Sheila... I just had to stop by and tell you how amazing your entire portfolio is... Truly wonderful work and a real inspiration... We have much in common, I believe, with our love for Culture, and some of our choices in equipment as well! I have added you to my list of Favorites so that I may return to your portfolio often... Keep up the beautiful work, my friend... G'day and Aloha, GP.
Kaleigh 01-Nov-2004 16:25
I've really enjoyed your pictures. I'm a second year photography student and I visit your website almost daily. My favorite is the breaking the rules one. Your photographs provide a different type of scenery than what I see daily living in Texas!

Kaleigh
Alex Zlatevski 13-Oct-2004 02:37
From a fellow Sydneysider, I would just like to say that I love checking on your latest submissions. You’ve definitely got an eye for it, inspirational indeed.
mortimer clan #3 08-Sep-2004 04:33
Saw some of your work on Father's Day which was simply beautiful. Just checked out the site and was very impressed :)
Lasse J. Nieminen 30-Aug-2004 14:42
Your galleris are full of amazing pictures. I could go through them over and over again. Please, check out my work and give me advice. I have not been shooting very long and I'm anxious to learn, so that I can someday get my pictures to the same level as photographers like you. You can also see what's life like on the other side of this rock of ours=) -Lasse from Finland-
Weston Perry 11-Aug-2004 08:45
ur work/shots are really amazing, ive been here long ago and just stumbled across this gallery again very inspiring and original stuff.
The Zen Monk 02-Aug-2004 02:24
Stunning, beautiful, gorgeous...and these words don't even begin to describe your galleries!!!!
Jason Nofsker 29-Jul-2004 01:36
Thanks for the kind words and suggestions Shiela! I appreciate them.

Jason
Ei 21-Jul-2004 14:52
Love your pictures,Received your email,great pictures of the whales,cant wait to see them for real.love ei xxxx
John B. 06-Jun-2004 13:06
I have your galleries bookmarked as a favourite and almost every day I check to see if you have posted. Your latest gallery is one of the best it that it takes simple subjects that translate into a whole variety of feelings and moods. They have a stark beauty to them.
John
Julie Tinney 25-May-2004 13:13
Sheila I love your pictures I looked at them all. How long have you been taking pictures.I would to talk to you about pictures My email is www.grandmacubs@aol.com. I would love to talk to you you are very good.
Sergio Manor 25-Apr-2004 17:31
Dear Sheila,
I realy like your fotos.

With Respect
Sergio Manor - Israel
www.pbase.com/manors
George Bard 24-Apr-2004 19:42
What a lovely gallery. Beauty, sadness, lovely faces. You are in my favorites. Thanks.
Peterfree 12-Apr-2004 09:17
Chapeau!! I add you to my list of favourite artists!
farrarj 06-Apr-2004 23:38
Great Photo's!
Sheila Smart 29-Mar-2004 08:05
Thanks Chris but you are no slouch behind the camera. I sell a fair few from PBase and also my stock library but I don't consider myself a pro. Just someone with a good eye!

Cheers
Sheila
Chris Kateff 29-Mar-2004 03:10
You're either a professional, or you've been taking pictures since you were 2, because these photos are just amazing! I came across your work on the S&G forum on dpreview and was so impressed that I had to see the rest of your galleries. I have a new name to add to my list of favorites!

~Chris
Mia Rosario 17-Mar-2004 04:59
Sheila,
There are no words to explain the quality of your work. It is professional and passionate. I have to say I am both inspired and motivated by your work. Thank you for sharing!!
Hans Tsai 12-Mar-2004 05:00
so beautiful!!
welcome to my web
http://xbio.24cc.com/
I come from Taiwan, nice to meet you!!
Paul Teixeira 11-Mar-2004 11:06
Loved your series on urban life 'down under'. Great work.

Best regards,
Paul Teixeira
Peter Marin 09-Mar-2004 09:30
Hi Sheila, Love your work alot, especially "Urban wildlife" and "Pittwater images". Have visited your galleries quite a bit over the last year or so. Haven't been to Sydney for almost 30 years, I live down South (Geelong) so it's a long drive. Thanks for sharing. Peter Marin,Geelong Australia.
Sherpa. ³·¤Ú 08-Mar-2004 09:29
Of all the pbase galleries, I enjoy viewing yours the most.

I realy like your photos.
Eiki 04-Mar-2004 23:19
Those photo are excellent BW are good!!
greeting from Iceland
www.internet.is/digitalphoto
WilliamO 19-Feb-2004 00:28
Hi Sheila - I came to your site via a link you posted at the DPR Forum for Canon 10D. I have to say, your images are absolutely stunning and I was not only impressed but also very inpsired by them. The subjects, colour, use of light, composition and beauty was really something to see - and, I hope, to learn from. I bought a Canon EOS 10D recently and have been out with it trying to get familiarised with the camera and I am glad to have come to your lovely site - when I go back out again tomorrow, I will try to remember some of the things I have learned by looking at your work. WilliamO (in Scotland, UK)
Howard Leigh (Leighow) 18-Feb-2004 22:12
SHELIA

Lots of great shots in the past year. S