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Donna Marques		07-Jul-2009 01:17
hi Bob We met you today at Castle Island Your pics are fantastic. Good luck to you and your wife taking these beautiful shots. Go Tall Ships Donna and Tony Marques

Jackie Crowder		01-Jul-2006 22:34
Hi Bob: You have renewed my interest in photography. What great pictures!! Thought I'd browse your galleries for a little while, but the pictures are so beautiful, I've been at it for hours. Not only are you a great tour guide (smile) but a very gifted photographer. Hope we'll meet again...Jackie (from the Long Wharf Shuttle ride today).

Anh Ðào Kolbe		05-Jun-2006 16:11
Hello Bob! Can you email me directly at adkphoto@hotmail.com. I have a question to ask of you regarding the upcoming Boston Dragon Boat Festival this weekend. Look forward to hearing from you. THANKS!

Bob Rhéaume		10-May-2006 15:16
Hi, Denise! The Greek parade was a lot of fun and well attended. Nice to hear from you :-0

denise		10-May-2006 11:07
Hi Bob: thought I'd check out your new photos. Great Job! Love the men in black cassocks carrying the Madonna & Child icon in "Greek Festival" and the street mime with the roped headpiece in the first set of photos in "Street Performers". Your camera really captured the subtle color variations in her makeup and costuming. Hope to see you soon and see more of your work.

hank		02-May-2006 12:08
beautiful pics, great way to start a dismal day, thanks. I will be able to say i knew you when!

Carole with an "e"		01-May-2006 20:09
Hi Bob You took a picture of a Wheaten Terrier Dressed as Santa on 19 Nov 2005, PB192945 ajpg it is in the group "In Box (137) dated 1 May 2006. The dog looks just like my daughter Donna's dog. She asked if it was possible and the cost to get a 4x6 copy. She would like to use it for a Xmas card. Sorry I missed Ken's party. Ken sent me the pictures you took. It looks like I missed a fun time, but it could not be helped. Thank You Carole with an "e"

Bob Rhéaume		29-Apr-2006 21:35
Thanks, Carole! It's really nice to hear from you :-)

Carole		29-Apr-2006 03:55
Bob I just looked at all the pictures you have taken in 2006 and they are so beautiful. There are so many fabulos pictures and the colors are magnificant. One of my favorites is the Wheaten Terrier with Santa hat on. Please keep the pictures coming. I love to view them. Carole

Bob Rhéaume		06-Apr-2006 18:42
Thanks, Doreen! I'm not sure I'm responsible for the photo of your girlfriend and her children, as the 10 photos currently hanging in the coffee shop are the only ones that I've displayed there.

Doreen Papsadore		06-Apr-2006 18:19
Hi Bob, just want to comment on the great work that you do...I am sort of a regular at Mocha Java's and happened to look over on the wall one day and saw my girlfriend with her two children on a trampoline that you photographed...I thought it was greatest...will keep you in mind!

Natasha Kouri		27-Mar-2006 00:56
Hello! this is Natasha Kouri, one of the many statues you've photographed. (aka, the girl in this photo) http://www.pbase.com/caseus/image/47555952 One of my friends noticed my picture hanging in the Mocha Java in Dedham, so I started googling Mocha Java photographers and came to you. I believe there's a picture of me in a long white dress blowing powder? Anyway, I love to see it if I could. I don't live in MA anymore, so a look-see at the coffeeshop isn't that easy. -Natasha Kouri freecroissants@gmail.com Beautiful shots by the way. It was fun identifying all my quincy market summer street performing buddies.

Bob Rhéaume		18-Mar-2006 23:19
Thanks, Jane! It was great to see you :-)

Jane M Ross		13-Mar-2006 11:52
Glad to see you. Your pic are great. I have added the site to my favorites.

steve mammone		09-Mar-2006 16:12
I noticed your photos in Mocha Java's coffee shop. Fantastic work.

Anne Goldmann		26-Feb-2006 18:31
Hello Bob-- This is Anne from the Daredevil Chicken Club. The photos you took are fantastic! I would love to use them on my website.... Can you tell me how I can do that? Thanks! Anne

Bob Rhéaume		14-Feb-2006 00:34
Hi, Richard! I appreciate the kind comments :-) I really enjoy shooting outdoor events.

Richard Young		13-Feb-2006 23:43
Bob, Your Year of the Dog gallery captured the spirit of the New Year celebrations. I could almost hear and smell the fireworks! You also got some great expessions! Richard

Bob Rhéaume		06-Feb-2006 16:16
Thanks, LKV! Oly makes very fine cameras :-)

Guest		06-Feb-2006 12:57
Wonderful pictures. These will keep me coming back again and again! Keep up the great work. I like the fact that you use the E300. It seems like so many people are shooting with a Canon or Nikon. Since I have an Olympus digicam, it makes it easier to upgrade to an Olympus SLR from looking at your results.

Bob Rhéaume		20-Jan-2006 03:03
Thanks, Justin! I've been extremely well pleased with all of my Olympus digitals. Either the E-300 or E-500 are fine cameras, and the two-lens kits are exceptionally good values. The E-500 is the newer model and supposedly has improved metering and a better IR filter. The E-300 is less conventional looking and is a bit heavier with a more solid feel. Thanks for taking the time to view and comment :-)

Guest		20-Jan-2006 02:38
Hi Bob, you have a great set of galleries. I especially like the E-300 pics, I've been mulling over getting the E-500. Your site should be an ad for Olympus.

Bram de Mooij		10-Dec-2005 20:48
Hi Bob, As a reaction to your comment on my galleries on dpreview, I did take a look at yours. Think it is very interesting to see pics from in and around Boston. So much different then Gouda :-) I will come back later, for there is a lot to see.

Bob Rhéaume		31-Oct-2005 13:25
Hi! I haven't had any problems with the E-300's jpegs, but I'm not one to subject my images to very close technical scrutiny. I'm a prolific shooter with a perennial backlog of pics to process, so the prospect of complicating my post processing with a move to raw holds little allure. Thanks for stopping by :-) Bob

spectre		31-Oct-2005 06:37
hello. i am much impressed with your result with the e-300. i recently bought one, grudgingly i must admit, to fill in for my suddenly dead c-8080 (which of course, died while on a trip). that is now back from oly service and working well, but i've become attached to the SLR thing now and i think i'm going to sell it. anyhow, i assume you shoot jpegs from your previous remarks? i have capture one and have been shooting raws mostly after reading about how terrible the jpeg images from this camera are. i must say your work is making me rethink it. raw is great, but a space hog and is time consuming.

Bob Rhéaume		28-Oct-2005 11:36
Thanks! I've been using the camera's default settings for saturation, contrast and sharpness. After downsizing for Web, I usuall apply USM with amount between 175 and 190%, radius of .5, and threshold of 1. I only have the 14-45mm and 40-150mm lenses that came with the camera, and they're of pretty decent quality. I especially like the 40-150. The two-lens kit is a great deal!

Guest		28-Oct-2005 02:15
Hi Bob... very nice gallery. The images just jump out at you. I love those oly colors. You've conviced me to purchase the Oly E-500 2 lens kit. A few questions... Which lenses do you have and which are your favorite? What camera settings (sharpness and such)? Do you do any post processing? Give me some hints!!! ;)

Bob Rhéaume		21-Sep-2005 13:24
Thanks, Ron! I was very pleased with the results of this outing :-)

Ron Spolarich		21-Sep-2005 13:04
The Peoples Republic of Cambridge never looked better Bob! Terrific comps and colors!

Bob Rhéaume		12-Sep-2005 18:18
Thanks, Dick!

Dick Flynn		12-Sep-2005 17:49
Very impressive Cambridge pictures - obviouly not a cloudy day

Bob Rhéaume		22-Aug-2005 15:27
Thanks, Pauline! It was great to see you too. I got some really cute shots of the kids :-)

Pauline		22-Aug-2005 15:04
Hi Uncle Bob! I love the pictures. Especially the flowers. It was great to see you yesterday. You have a beautiful site here. I'll be sure to look at all your pictures. Keep up the good work! Take Care. Pauline

Bob Rhéaume		17-Jun-2005 11:42
Thanks, Thom! Amazing isn't it :-)

Thom		17-Jun-2005 00:57
Hey Bob - nice shots - almost 500K!

Bob Rhéaume		19-May-2005 11:42
Hi, Carole! Thanks for viewing :-)

Carole		19-May-2005 09:37
Hi Bob I had the chance to look at your latest pictures. They are georgeous. I love the swans. But it would be a hard choice to make between the swans and the Constitution. Keep clicking and I will keep viewing.

Bob Rhéaume		18-May-2005 21:17
Thanks, Brett :-)

Brett Moss		18-May-2005 20:08
Very nice galleries. I am very impressed with your work.

Bob Rhéaume		27-Mar-2005 02:48
Hi, Kerry! Thanks for the kind words :-)

KERRY		27-Mar-2005 01:46
Bob, I am so impressed with your work! Your photos are alive and breathing. I can just about smell the air and hear the sounds of each subject. Have you been published in any other media? If not, why? Kerry the Coffee Lady

Guest		02-Mar-2005 04:59
Hi Bob. I was at Lyman Estate last weekend shooting camellias and the gentleman there gave me your pbase site. I'm very impressed with your work and share a common interest. I wonder if you could refer me to other greenhouses in the metro Boston area. I live in Bellingham. Please email kevin@kevinu.ws. Thanks, Kevin

Bob Rhéaume		23-Jan-2005 23:09
Hello, Sandro!I'm very pleased that you like the photos. Thank you for taking the time to view them, and thank you for the nice comments :-)

Sandro		23-Jan-2005 01:21
Hello, my name is Sandro. I Living in Brazil and I like very much photos. sorry, I don´t write english very well, but I like speak that your Galery is Wonderfull. I will visit always your site and see the beautiful photos that you enjoy. congratulations!!!

Mike Abell		15-Jan-2005 13:41
Bob I toured your gallery today and found it very enjoyable. The compositions are crisp and the presentation is delightful - Mike Abell (from GD)

bob		26-Dec-2004 03:48
MERRY XMAS BOB. EMILY WAS VERY HAPPY WITH HER CAMERA. I HAD A COUPLE OF PICS TO SEND YOU, BUT I CAN'T ATTACH THEM. SEND ME AN EMAIL TO BOB8856@YAHOO.COM AND I'LL SEND THEM TO YOU RL

Bob Rhéaume		23-Dec-2004 14:07
Hi, Blackford! The faster lens of the 5050 is indeed an advantage, but it has other advantages over the 4000 as well. The 5050 is to the 4000 as a Lexus is to a Toyota or an Accura is to a Honda. It is wery well made and a joy to use and to hold. It allows you to use inexpensive and capacious CF cards, while still allowing you to use your legacy SM cards or the newer XD cards. I think it's an Oly classic, and I''m sure you'll like it if you liked the 4000! Best of luck with the new camera :-) Bob

Blackford		19-Dec-2004 14:46
Happy Holidays Bob, I have taken special attentions to your 5050z compositions (for obvious reasons meaning your eye as well as your technical proficiency with that Oly model) as I have one on the way in the mail. I sold my C-4000z with some regret but all in the name of progress. My logic is with a 1.8 lens better access to low light composition is afforded.(While that might be an obvious statement to you, I have been into photography for a year now and my only learning tool have been forums and the C-4000z. So it is easy to assume but I dare not about this or any other art.) If I need the capabilities of the C-4000 then just adjust the aperature and raise/lower the shutter speed and there you go. It would be nice to have a scale between the two that revealed say F11:1/300 (c4000z)= F9:1/50(c5050z) but enough of that lazy man's thought. I noticed that you are looking to upgrade your 5050z. That makes you ripe for questions, which you may choose to email as well: (Oh, I know you have or have had the 4040z,3030z, not the c-4000z; all 1.8 but any feedback will be appreciated) As an owner of a 5050z are my extrapolations accurate as far as you know? And lastly, what limitations of the 5050z fostered your desire for upgrade? I thank you in advance for your reply, Blackford blackford366@msn.com

Bob Rhéaume		03-Aug-2004 20:55
Hi, Aunt Irene! I visited Boston's wonderul public rose garden in the Fens in early June, but I was foiled in my attempt to catch you some roses by both a locked gate and a sudden downpour :-( I hope to return in early September. In the interim, I do have a solitary pink rose on the first page of my "Transat" gallery. Sorry to disappoint! Bob

Sr.Irene Rheaume		03-Aug-2004 20:18
Dear Bobbie, Where are my roses?

Bob Rhéaume		17-May-2004 23:04
Thanks! I use the camera defaults, except I have sharpness set at -1.

Guest		16-May-2004 14:34
Bob Great pic. what are your favorite setting for "My Mode" Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation... I use (-3, -2, +1) or (-3, -2, 0) for outdoor (+1, -1, +1) in cloudy days... Thanks

Bob Rhéaume		08-May-2004 00:29
Thanks, Aunt Irene! The roses are coming :-)

Aunt Irene		07-May-2004 17:53
Dear Bobby, My teacher and I had a GRAND TIME going through your gallery!!! The flowers are so real! You are a photo genius! I was looking for roses but did not find any; could that be your next project? Now, I am at the computer by myself and I can't get to see all that we saw together...Will have to wait until Tuesday for my next lesson, Keep it up..great work! LOVE Aunt Irene

Bob Rhéaume		04-May-2004 00:00
Thanks, Uncle Ben :-)

UNCLE BEN		03-May-2004 22:29
Hello Bob you are a pro indeed aunty Terry will love them.

Bob Rhéaume		04-Apr-2004 17:13
Thanks, Janet! I appreciate your encouraging comments :-)

Janet Gindlesperger		04-Apr-2004 16:21
I have only one word for all your galleries ....WOW!

Bob Rhéaume		18-Mar-2004 21:21
Thanks, Fixer :-)

fixer		18-Mar-2004 08:50
You're an incredible photographer. From what I've seen, if you're not pro, you should be.

Bob Rhéaume		03-Mar-2004 02:03
Thanks, Allen :-)

Guest		03-Mar-2004 01:37
I realy like your photos.

Bob Rhéaume		26-Dec-2003 00:35
Thanks, Jeff, and best wishes to you during this holiday season!

Jeffrey Lewis Knapp		25-Dec-2003 16:26
Merry Christmas Bob Rhéaume. And a Happy New Year!

Bob Rhéaume		07-Dec-2003 17:04
Thanks, Pat :-)

Pat		07-Dec-2003 05:14
Bob - Jeanne gave me your website and told me to go online and take a look. The few pictures I saw in the office were great but these are truly magnificent. The images are so clear and really capture the beauty of the flowers, the serenity of Cape Cod and the city of Boston. It was a real pleasure. I enjoyed the trip! Pat

Bob Rhéaume		30-Nov-2003 13:55
Muchas gracias, Francisco :-)

Guest		29-Nov-2003 21:29
Preciosas fotografías Saludos www.pbase.com/fgrsgcr

Bob Rhéaume		13-Aug-2003 16:36
Hi, Joanne! Thank you for the kind remarks about my pics. I'm only an avid amateur photographer who happens to live near Boston, and, regrettably, I can't help you with photos of your Dad. I'm fortunate that my own father is still around and will be 89 this month!

Joanne		13-Aug-2003 15:49
Bob, I discovered your photos while searching for Haymarket, Boston Photos. Absolutely beautiful! I have a photo of my dad(now deceased) taken in the early 90;s and given to him by the photographer. He was a haymarket vendor (Happy John)sold only tomatoes and had a salt shaker and cut up tomatoes for people to sample. The photo is gorgeous and is very similar to one you took in Random Boston. I want to know if you are the photog of the photo of my dad and if you might have any more of him. I would appreciate it. Joanne

Bob Rhéaume		23-Jul-2003 23:07
Thanks, Cecilia! I appreciate your kind comments :-)

Cecilia A		23-Jul-2003 22:56
I just can say WOW about "Chrome & Heavy Metal"gallery. It feels like beeing there. I will sure return to the other galleries too.... Cecilia

Bob Rhéaume		02-May-2003 18:49
Hi, Jan! Thanks for your kind comments :-) If you enjoy photography, you absolutely have to try digital.

jan bunting		02-May-2003 14:10
Hello Bob, Most impressive photogravure! Intellectually stimulating site as well. We seem to share dreaded the "shutterbug passion". I won a prize years ago for a picture of some 6 rainbow trout I caught and draped like a flower bouquet in the net. Keep on keepin on! Warm regards, Jan

Bob Rhéaume		28-Feb-2003 00:33
Thanks, Ken :-) All these photos were taken with the Olympus C-2040 Zoom!

Ken		27-Feb-2003 18:30
Spectacular images, great composition. What camera(s) are you using to capture these images?

Bob Rhéaume		06-Feb-2003 22:27
Thanks, Louis! I appreciate the kind words ;-)

Guest		06-Feb-2003 13:30
Bob, I realy like your photos. They are very clear and most of all, colorfull. Great job. I realy like the Mill Power & Grist Mill II. Great Job Louis Milord

Eric Lohse		04-Feb-2003 20:35
Truly beautiful pictures. I especially liked the shot which links to your May selections. Very reminiscent of the old Dutch masters. Great to see real photographs done with a digital camera. I've just embarked on my digital journey with a C5050 after 40 + years of traditional photography, which I have not totally abandoned. Keep up the fine work. :) best regards, Eric Lohse

Eric Lohse		04-Feb-2003 20:35
Truly beautiful pictures. i especially liked the shot which links to your May selections. Very reminiscent of the old Dutch masters. Great to see real photographs done with a digital camera. I.ve just embarked on my digital journey with a C5050 after 40 + years of traditional photography, which I have not totally abandoned. Keep up the fine work. :) best regards, Eric Lohse

Eric Lohse		04-Feb-2003 20:33
Truly beautiful pictures. i especially liked the shot which links to your May selections. Very reminiscent of the old Dutch masters. Great to see real photographs done with a digital camera. I.ve just embarked on amy digital journey with a C5050 after 40 + year of traditional photography, which I have not totally abandoned. Kepp up the fine work. :) best regards, Eric Lohse

Bob Rhéaume		02-Feb-2003 20:12
Hi, Nicky! Thanks for the encouraging words. Now you know what I do with my spare time :-)

Nicky		02-Feb-2003 17:43
Hey Uncle Bob. Your pictures are amazing and I'm especially fond of the Boston photos as well as all the animal shots you took. Your photos are so bright and detailed that viewing them is almost like being right there...seriously. Thanks for sharing.

Carl Villanueva		30-Jan-2003 01:23
Bob, Thanks again for your digital camera comments about paralax...and for giving me the URL to visit your site. Geeez, I didn't know you were from Massachusetts! I've been a Mass resident for 35 years, but recently moved from North Adams, Mass. to North Pownal, Vermont (just over the border). Checkout my website if you get a chance. I do a lot with remote controlled photography and aviation. See ya, Carl http://www.members.tripod.com/carlvillanueva

Bob Rhéaume		13-Jan-2003 23:54
Hi, Dave! Thank you so much for taking the time to view and comment on my pics. The digital camera has really awakened my dormant and never realized interest in photography. It's a great hobby and a wonderful creative outlet for an aging Baby Boomer who hates to exercise but doesn't mind walking around for hours with a camera hanging around his neck :-) I spent a few short minutes (I'll be returning!) in your beautiful galleries and was quite impressed. I really envy both your West Coast sunsets and your D60! I loved the sunset surfer silhouettes, and I thought the Mission Viejo sunrise colors were unbelievable!

Dave		13-Jan-2003 06:16
Very nice collection of images of the Massachusetts coast. Great work. I was looking for some from Nantucket,one of my favorite places. I live in Southern California but I'm a transplant from New England. A few years on the North Shore, Gloucester so I felt like I was almost home with your Salem pix. Folks lived in Marblehead until they moved out here a few years ago. Keep up the good work Bob, I'll check in from time to time when I'm feeling homesick. Thanks for sharing. If you get a chance check out some of my Southern California sunsets and seascapes. Not the same as our beloved New England but we try. http://www.pbase.com/davidroyimages/seascapes_and_sunsets

Rich Ortisi		03-May-2002 19:01
Bob, Great Pictures. Your a real pro. You may want to consider a career change. Rich

Bob Rhéaume		05-Apr-2002 00:21
Thanks, Mike!

Guest		04-Apr-2002 22:54
Dad: Excellent photos. You clearly have an eye for texture, color, and interesting subject matter. Captions are good as well. Very sweet.

UNCLE BEN		25-Mar-2002 01:56
VERY GOOG BOBBY RHEAUME GREAT JOB

Bob Rhéaume		19-Feb-2002 02:16
Thanks, Allison! Bob

Guest		18-Feb-2002 19:49
All orchids were great Allison Abernethy