tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post7341217975289248011..comments2023-11-05T07:04:54.561-05:00Comments on Chronicles of a Country Girl: Another lens from Monsieur AvognanCountry Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14432335393660130255noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-44418373485913826452011-05-09T11:24:26.272-04:002011-05-09T11:24:26.272-04:00What a sweetheart! *Air kisses*
Love the shirt &...What a sweetheart! *Air kisses*<br /><br />Love the shirt & tie, too.Carolynn Anctilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566204713508877389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-77280835642481794622011-05-08T07:50:20.694-04:002011-05-08T07:50:20.694-04:00What a wonderful caring person! You BOTH are :)
H...What a wonderful caring person! You BOTH are :)<br /><br />Happy Mother's Day!!Kerri Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07617128767655910810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-85051467189965376552011-05-07T22:30:29.063-04:002011-05-07T22:30:29.063-04:00What a great story. One of the things I miss worki...What a great story. One of the things I miss working from home is meeting fun and interesting people that become friends.<br />P.S. Have a Happy Mother's Day!mrs mediocrityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01021079985184737831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-11109179180146950082011-05-07T22:15:17.854-04:002011-05-07T22:15:17.854-04:00What a generous and talented co-worker! And he so...What a generous and talented co-worker! And he sounds like a fabulous teacher and a great friend, too.<br /><br />Love that 14-24mm! :)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11799729997229744515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-62410728288999284392011-05-07T21:34:15.430-04:002011-05-07T21:34:15.430-04:00Kate thanks for stopping by.. I love your new hear...Kate thanks for stopping by.. I love your new hearder. Its stunning. Have a wonderful Sunday.<br />I think you inspire me more ..:)<br />and Im gratefulLisa https://www.blogger.com/profile/02085717440371812847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-39545883785753845802011-05-07T12:26:27.137-04:002011-05-07T12:26:27.137-04:00What a wonderful, caring, and warm hearted co-work...What a wonderful, caring, and warm hearted co-worker you have there.<br />His smile is infectious. Love the picture of the school, end to end..and his portrait picture is precious.Thanks for sharing.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10708823001300046846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-50605477905300141192011-05-07T01:51:14.582-04:002011-05-07T01:51:14.582-04:00Wow, what a great co-worker! I love people with a ...Wow, what a great co-worker! I love people with a "story" to tell about their lives. Sounds like your co-worker took a big step moving away from the Ivory coast and using his skills to become a teacher and on top of all that LOVING what he does....unfortunately today I am not sure many teachers actually LOVE what they do, which is sad...passion can be one of the greatest tools in teaching!Skogkjerringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269245867852737707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-72054540535501482672011-05-06T23:30:27.978-04:002011-05-06T23:30:27.978-04:00Amazing shots.. I have a wide angle also.. I think...Amazing shots.. I have a wide angle also.. I think I better dust it off. <br />Its wonderful when you work with people you enjoy.Lisa https://www.blogger.com/profile/02085717440371812847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-82860556342390570222011-05-06T22:41:31.629-04:002011-05-06T22:41:31.629-04:00thanks for introducing us to such a wonderful pers...thanks for introducing us to such a wonderful person. Isn't life wonderful? We touch someone's life with something we do, then before we know it, we are touched by their life!JaneKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-8500321710719128612011-05-06T22:06:52.151-04:002011-05-06T22:06:52.151-04:00Awww, that is such a cool story Kate. And what an...Awww, that is such a cool story Kate. And what an absolute sweetheart the Monsieur is. xo ~LiliLilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003968489244660242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-14446973711512327512011-05-06T21:49:07.270-04:002011-05-06T21:49:07.270-04:00I could use a Mr Avognan in my life! He is a dear:...I could use a Mr Avognan in my life! He is a dear:)GailOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556665956317683667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-57011508016279199402011-05-06T20:43:16.775-04:002011-05-06T20:43:16.775-04:00I thought maybe you were going to show both portra...I thought maybe you were going to show both portrait shots, since you used both lenses.:)<br /><br />This is a great portrait of a true friend, and a gentleman who has apparently experienced more that most of the rest of us in his lifetime. You have a great job, and I'll bet you have a lot of friends there.Bluebird49https://www.blogger.com/profile/01195892307835553912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-9101817681831589022011-05-06T19:46:05.796-04:002011-05-06T19:46:05.796-04:00I'm feeling a bit of envy....I'm feeling a bit of envy....Mental P Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957544840704376193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-84405821625937732242011-05-06T18:06:23.327-04:002011-05-06T18:06:23.327-04:00Oh, I love me some wide, wide angle lens shots!! N...Oh, I love me some wide, wide angle lens shots!! Nice lens. You did a great job on the portrait too. Glad he shares his love of photography...and his lenses with you. Beautiful story and photos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-3233572788842299032011-05-06T14:40:12.295-04:002011-05-06T14:40:12.295-04:00Jolly Aloha from Waikiki
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><...Jolly Aloha from Waikiki<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://comfortspiral.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Comfort Spiral</a><br /><br />><}}(°><br /><br /> <br /> ><}}(°><br /><br /><°)}}><Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-58069774178066255362011-05-06T14:33:31.279-04:002011-05-06T14:33:31.279-04:00How lovely of you to inspire him to learn photogra...How lovely of you to inspire him to learn photography and how lovely of him to share his new toys, er, equipment. <br /><br />He seems a really marvelous person and the school is fortunate to have him. Wonderful portrait of him, btw!Georgiannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02298718026210625558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-17712789971781748012011-05-06T11:14:51.657-04:002011-05-06T11:14:51.657-04:00Good portait of him. He has a sweet smile.
Looks ...Good portait of him. He has a sweet smile.<br /><br />Looks like he's found a great teacher to help him too.<br /><br />Happy Mother's day.The JRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10860982258621823529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-74899293911783153182011-05-06T10:24:58.317-04:002011-05-06T10:24:58.317-04:00how lucky are to work with someone who sounds trul...how lucky are to work with someone who sounds truly amazing !!!<br /><br />and i have that lens and often forget to use it. i haven't had the best luck shooting people with it as it tends to distort them {i know there must be a trick i just haven't learned yet} but for landscapes or your incredible school, it's an amazing lens :)bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-64267012528547781362011-05-06T10:01:21.990-04:002011-05-06T10:01:21.990-04:00Lovely to work with such a wonderful person. So n...Lovely to work with such a wonderful person. So nice that you inspired him to get involved with photography. It's such a great hobby and past time for anyone.<br /><br />Sharing is caring.<br /><br />DiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-88346280964533702492011-05-06T09:46:31.861-04:002011-05-06T09:46:31.861-04:00He looks such a lovely, gentle man.
Best wishes to...He looks such a lovely, gentle man.<br />Best wishes to him.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-92200977435624517022011-05-06T09:18:00.792-04:002011-05-06T09:18:00.792-04:00Papa and I thought it was great when we met that w...Papa and I thought it was great when we met that we both love and do photography. WOW ! pricy lens ! nice though awesome shot, my Nikon 18-55 mm does the same type of shot.Betwwen Papa and I we have to many lenses lol but we could maybe get another now hehe ! Its great that your photography has inspired others. If I dont have a camera in my grasp I feel naked now . Have a wonderful day !Country Gal https://www.blogger.com/profile/08693944554850315123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-58960507107583302732011-05-06T09:01:25.235-04:002011-05-06T09:01:25.235-04:00Delightful.Delightful.Darylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-28790411570144314882011-05-06T08:51:37.019-04:002011-05-06T08:51:37.019-04:00How wonderful...he is special like you :)How wonderful...he is special like you :)Nurse Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346292708968902104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-71456188209963159762011-05-06T07:11:04.923-04:002011-05-06T07:11:04.923-04:00Beautiful post. I just purchased a 10-22mm wide a...Beautiful post. I just purchased a 10-22mm wide angle lens which arrived a couple of days ago. I'm excited to get some cool shots with it. Can't wait.Kathryn Dychehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175563748388497142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-66640563577602268522011-05-06T06:34:19.229-04:002011-05-06T06:34:19.229-04:00Wayne, I believe it's just for aesthetic purpo...Wayne, I believe it's just for aesthetic purposes only.<br /><br />~ C.G.Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14432335393660130255noreply@blogger.com