An Enormous Thank You
Well, here we go, my first journal entry, I should really have my journal earlier, just never really had enough to say! Well, after what seems like an age on the bubble but is actually only 7 months, I’ve just broken the 15,000 views, had 317 comments, 283 favourites, and one homepage feature (on my very first day).
Now as they always seem to say in all speeches nowadays, there are a few people that I need to thank. The bubblers who have commented and favourited (those that I could find!) are below, and I want to give all of them a great big hug, but because there’s a computer in the way an enormous THANK YOU will have to do for now.
So here we go…
Sam Morimer, lollipoppins, Emsky, Matthew Chamberlin Keen, Lozzle, Alice Oates, Raymondo, Dane Austin, Scott d’Almeida, Karen Tillotson, Paul Ramnora, Dayonda, dinghysailor1, Andrew Murrell, MarianaEwa, bertsgrandma, ninamsc, Paula Cowley, Jacqueline Baker, bevanimage, Gracey, Debra LINKEVICS, Gilly1, DApixara, BigD, Veikko &Genevieve Suikkanen, Christine Boretti, Joseph Valcourt, sleepyeyedrar, Colin Tobin, hilarydougill, Pamela Jayne Smith, igotmeacanon, cammiecakes, Richard Veal, vmgh, mrcoradour, ratscat, Nancy Chambers, Andrew Vickers, Linda B, Stephen Thomas, Jeralynn, Mel Brackstone, 1chick1, FelicityB, Mary Ann Reilly, Marsbub, Jim Filmer, Christine Boretti, PJS15204, Elucidate, Qba from Poland, Evita, Svetlana Sewell, LindaR, Eva and Klaus Weber-Wanjek, newbeltane, EdgeOfReality, Cheryl Lunde, studom, Kasey Cline, amarica, julie08, Dan Landau, Tracey Mac, Béla Török, MuscularTeeth, angelhaart, Patrick Morand, Vanessa Anderberg, Dennis Gay, Christine Boretti, mikeloughlin, Irene Burdell, CATNIPMEOW, Mira Dobreva, Betty Mackey, Catherine Cho, Lauren Marr, Brendan Schoon, KazM, Dawne Olson, Joanne Bradley, Wanda Edwards, Corinne Noon, Isa Rodriguez, chen cohen, Sensiworld, Antanas, Mindy McGregor, artyfifi, Arek Rainczuk, Elana Bailey, Anthony Mancuso, GerryMac, John Radosevich, Alessandro Pinto, Helm D, Andrew Davoll, Philip Johnson, Stuart Jenkins, Dave Pearson, Rich Gale, Faizan Qureshi, alexcoles, Gilly1, Angelique Brunas, Jennifer Barclay, Karin Taylor
And of course, Jonathan Dower.
Thank You!
CATNIPMEOW
No thanks necessary ….........you sweet thang !!!!
Your work is beautiful ! ..................and heres to many more comments and features
Sam Fletcher replied
You’re too kind Cat! Thanks!
Jennifer Barclay
You are enormously welcome Samuel. Congrats on the views and keep up the great work you keep producing :-)
Sam Fletcher replied
Merci beaucoup Jennifer, I will do!
Richard Veal
Keep up the good work Samuel.
Sam Fletcher replied
Thank you sooo much Richard!
FelicityB
Hug coming straight back at you! Wow, you’re doing better in 7 months than I am in 13!! Well done Samuel, keep ‘em coming :))
Sam Fletcher replied
I’m sure I’ll manage to take a couple more photos… Thank You!
lefty1
super work get many views, nice work Samuel, here’s to the next 15,000, and more!
Sam Fletcher replied
As always, Thank You John!
Nancy Chambers
HUGS right back at cha!!! Your art is fantastic and I enjoy viewing. You are so very kind to mention me….keep up the fantastic work!!!!!
Nancy :)
Sam Fletcher replied
Means a lot coming from you Nancy, thank you thank you thank you!
MarianaEwa
Big congrats Samuel!!! You have so many wonderful picture and Im so glad for you.
Sam Fletcher replied
Thank You! very much appreciated :)
LindaR
Congrats Samuel ~ :) xx
Sam Fletcher replied
Always appreciated Linda! xxx
Kasey Cline
Congrats Samuel…..Well deserved and thank you for the kudos!
Sam Fletcher replied
Cheers Kasey, you’re most welcome!
Irene Burdell
Congratulations Samuel . Really well done .
Sam Fletcher replied
Thank you thank you thank you Irene! ;)
Alessandro Pinto
congratulation… well done !
Sam Fletcher replied
Thank you sooooooo much Alessandro!
Cheryl Lunde
Congrats Samuel, I am so happy for you!
Sam Fletcher replied
Really Really Really big thank you Cheryl!
Brendan Schoon
Congratulations Samuel!! Very well deserved!!
Brendan
Sam Fletcher replied
You really are too kind Brendan! Cheers!
Martina Fagan
Congrats Samuel very well done
Tina:))
Sam Fletcher replied
Thank you so much for stopping by:)
Sam xxx
hilarydougill
Wonderfully well done Samuel/ love and hugsxxx
Sam Fletcher replied
Hilary, thank you very much!
Svetlana Sewell
Lots of hug to you Samuel!
Sam Fletcher replied
Thank you soooooo much for commenting Svetlana!
vmgh
yw much success 2 u
Sam Fletcher replied
You’re very kind, Thank You!
Dane Austin
I’ll take that hug, but no thanks are necessary because you’ve earned it. Your work is fantastic, and I really look forward to seeing all you have in store for us in the future. I double what Catnipmeow said and add that you’re inspirational as well. Cheers!
Sam Fletcher replied
Your kind words of wisdom are an inspiration Dane! Will always put any photos good enough on the bubble ASAP!
Karen Tillotson
Great accomplishment Samuel…enormous congratulations to you!
You are loaded with talent, have a great eye and obviously are finding your true passion in life! WAY TO GOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Sam Fletcher replied
I’d like to think so! (That I’ve found my true passion, not that I’m loaded with talent, that would make me sound a little big headed!) Cheers Karen!
Andrew Murrell
Well done. Your talent shows in your work. Congradulations
Sam Fletcher replied
Cheers Andrew, as always!
Isa Rodriguez
how wonderful !.. my huge congratulations to you .. it is our pleasure to view such beautiful photography .
Sam Fletcher replied
Diolch yn fawr iawn Isa!
Paul Ramnora
Your thanks are very much appreciated; but, the truth is you do very well deserve it. I mean, you show not necessarily a whole load of work…something like 3 pages…/I’ve seen others photographic works which extends on and on for like 30 pages…and, still they have not managed to gain anywhere near your splendid success here on RedBubble!
For a person so young; to be doing so tremendously well; who has the ability to take what are quite truly ‘professional quality’ photos…is absolutely AMAZING. Hell, I wish I was that good when I was that young; but, unfortunately, for me, it’s impossible to be able to go turn back time; at the ripe middle age of 46(in a few days time), I guess, my chances are already long gone!
I only hope and pray that you will always have the sheer persistence to be able to stick with what it is you do; and, just keep on doing it; personally, I believe that one day you will, indeed, succeed in achieving whatever it is you have a mind to. GOOD LUCK, both now and always!
Honestly, the real truth of the matter is I do TOTALLY ENVY you! If only I could ever learn to go take GREAT photos like that?! Photos that do both ASTONISH and HAUNT! I take just one look, and, my thoughts are…this guy could produce/publish a book of photos…and, go sell it…I’m sure, it would be a tear away success…; and, if he also mentions in the book that he is only 16…everybody will be even more ABSOLUTELY AMAZED by it!
One truly wonders if he can achieve so much already when this young…; then, what sort of achievements will he have up ahead of him…; all I can see is that these preliminary works do both pave and build the path towards your achieving TRUE GREATNESS, in future. Most outstandingly well done! ;-)
Sam Fletcher replied
I wish that I knew what to say Paul! Such a wonderful essay, certainly gets full marks and an A*. Don’t think that I’ve ever had a comment quite like that one, or taken the time to write such lovely things! All I can say really, apart from that if there ever is a book, I’d be more than happy to send you a copy!!! Take care Paul and best wishes, Sam. ;-)
Evita
Very well deserved!! you do excellent work, keep it up!!! here’s to the next 15,000 and many more! Congratulations!!!!!!! hugs :D
Sam Fletcher replied
I’m sure I’ll keep taking photos Evita, it’s so nice to be able to have other people to look up to, admire and learn from! :-)
Sam Mortimer
Evidently a great solid fan base here – well deserved. Congratulations! Oh, and I agree with Paul Ramnora above. Hurry up and do well!
Sam Fletcher replied
Definately some ideas to think about! I’m sure that the photography crew at school could rustle something together couldn’t we?!
Mel Brackstone
Congrats, Samuel, you’ve a wonderful talent!
Sam Fletcher replied
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a lovely comment Mel!
Paul Ramnora
I did find a place on the net somewhere before that allows people to be able to create their own books. It’s not a FREE service mind you; you do have to PAY; but, the price is fairly inexpensive. Let me quote directly from what their web site says…
“Affordable – Prices start at only $12.95 for a 40-page softcover, $22.95 for Hardcover, Dust Jacket and $24.95 for Hardcover, ImageWrap. The bookmaking software is free. “
Anyway, the way it works is you download their FREE software; then, you can use to arrange/edit: write text, add photos/view the book on your own computer at home; then, when you are ready…you can finally decide to go and publish/pay for it.
Myself, I already downloaded the software; and, created a book/or, two, to view on my own computer at home; but, so far, not being fully satisfied with my own work, yet; therefore, I haven’t gone all the way, and, published anything. Nevertheless, I do appreciate being able to create/view my own books on my own computer at home; and, all entirely for FREE!
The front page tells you more…
http://www.blurb.com/
If you go here…
http://www.blurb.com/create/book/photobook
...there you will see examples of the kind of photo books which it’s possible to create.
NOTE: This is merely just a suggestion; you can go take a look/or else, just totally ignore it; anything you choose to do is perfectly ok with me. Good luck, again. ;-)
Sam Fletcher replied
Paul, this sounds like just the right sort of thing! I’ll get together with my photography buddies at school, and we’ll se if we can get anything sorted! Will post any news on the bubble when it comes! Take Care, Sam. :-)
Karin Taylor
You’re doing so well Samuel and not only are you great at photography, but you have such a grateful attitude, this is a really good attribute and something that goes a long way to me appreciating you very much…. I just loved ‘bouy’!!!!! It’s sooooo wonderful .. Keep on smiling and bringing your view of the world to us, it’s a very worthwhile pursuit :)
Sam Fletcher replied
Well, I like to say thank you otherwise I seem a tad ungratefull! Cheers Karin!
Tracey Mac
Big congrats Sam….....and here’s to another 15k in a short time I bet!! Love your work hon!!! xx
Sam Fletcher replied
Would be quite nice, but will have to stick some good photos up! Thanks for commenting!
Linda Bianic
You are most welcome,,,,,,, keeping showing us your beautuful art!
Sam Fletcher replied
Will do ma’am! Cheers Linda!
Pamela Jayne S...
It’s a pleasure Samuel – your work is lovely and I can only re-iterate what everyone else has already said :) Keep it up your work is lovely and enjoy every photo that you take :)) Pam x
Sam Fletcher replied
Thank you Pam, it’s nice to know that people appreciate it!
Elana Bailey
Samuel, you very sweet thing. You are most welcome and a big congrats to you too. Not many 16 year olds say thank you anymore and it is a lost art….lol…Keep up the great work too. Well done. Cheers Elana Bailey
Sam Fletcher replied
You know, sounds just like something my mother says! (though she is normally telling us kids to say it!) Diolch! :-)
Elana Bailey
I thought that too, when I wrote it…lol…but it is true. You’ll find that as you get older, that it costs nothing to be nice to someone and it is often much more rewarding for the person doing the kind deed, too. Cheers Elana.
BigD
Congratulations and keep up the good work young man. BigD Thanks for giving me some recognition. :-)
Sam Fletcher replied
Well, I did try to mention everyone who had left comments / faved (though these were hard, I know I’ve missed LOADS out!) and helped me, so thank you!