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Susanne Helmert's avatar

It is so amazing to see them together. You’ve created some beautiful diptychs, Manuela! I can’t say which one is my favorite because they are all beautiful and striking! I still can’t believe how well this worked by using photos from two walks! Thanks again for collaborating with me!

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Manuela Thames's avatar

Thanks, Susanne! So, so happy how wonderful it all came together!

Let’s do it again some time! Thanks so much!

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Nicole Suzanne Photography's avatar

What a stunning representation of both yourself Manuela and Susanne's work. The composition of the dyptichs appeared like Soul Mates, waiting patiently to find their mate, which so happens *as it always seems to* be half a world away. The branches (both vertical and horizontal), dog shadow and bird/hand are absolutely beautiful. Congratulations to you both on an amazing collaboration.

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thanks so much for this wonderful feedback, Nicole! I am so happy how they all turned out. It was a great experience!

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Manuela Thames's avatar

Thank you for your very kind feedback! I am so glad you liked these images. It really was amazing how it all turned out.

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Lee Anne White's avatar

What fun seeing what you and Susanne created! Diptychs offer so much potential for creativity and collaboration. Thanks to both of you for sharing your experience.

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Manuela Thames's avatar

Thank you!

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Eric McCollum's avatar

How about a group for hose of us who make most of our photographs while walking the dog!

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Manuela Thames's avatar

Sure. I would love to see more photographs people take on their dog walks.

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

Go for it, Eric!

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Ralph Turner's avatar

A very striking set of diptychs cleverly put together. Brilliant stuff.

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Manuela Thames's avatar

Thank you so much, Ralph! And thank you for checking it out.

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thanks so much! Glad you like them!

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James Hider's avatar

Beautiful work Manuela; it's so interesting how this collaboration came together. I really love the off-centred diptych with the flowers and the scarred tree. I seem to be into dark and ambiguous!

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Manuela Thames's avatar

Thank you, James!

I really appreciate your feedback!

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Andrew Sanderson's avatar

An interesting project with some great combinations.

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Manuela Thames's avatar

Thank you!

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thank you, Andrew!

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J Callender Photography's avatar

Wonderful collab!

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Manuela Thames's avatar

Thank you, Joe!

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Juliette's avatar

What I love about your collaboration is that you and Susanne don't just put together a combined expression. You synergistically seem to beckon each one of your stories together into one. Bravo!!

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thank you, Juliette! Although I see Manuela and myself in these photographs, I feel like there is also something completely new in the dyptichs we created!

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Manuela Thames's avatar

That’s quite a compliment. Thank you, Juliette!

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Jennifer Asp's avatar

What a glorious beauty to celebrate Easter! Thank you!

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Manuela Thames's avatar

Thank you, Jen! I hope you are on the plane by now. Safe travels!

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Stella Kalaw's avatar

Incredibly gorgeous pairings, Manuela and Susanne. I love them all. Thank you for inspiring me this Sunday morning!

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Manuela Thames's avatar

Thank you, Stella! I am glad to hear it.

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Paul Votava's avatar

Brilliant! Marvelous pairings - they tie in so nicely. The process makes sense and the feedback from the set of questions lets us in on your thoughts while creating.

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thank you, Paul! We thought it might be interesting for the readers to share pur thoughts and experience with the diptychs, because it was such a unique experience for us. Glad you enjoyed it!

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Manuela Thames's avatar

Thank you so much, Paul!

I am glad that Susanne came up with the questions.

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KewtieBird’s Photo Journey's avatar

Another enjoyable series from your collaboration. 😃

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Manuela Thames's avatar

Thank you!

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Mary Martha's avatar

A beautiful collaboration, bravo! I particularly liked how you arranged them, it was a good reminder to me that there’s not a rule saying they have to be aligned exactly side by side.

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

That‘s why I thought! The play with the layout is so good!

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Manuela Thames's avatar

Thank you! Yes, there are quite a variety of ways how you can arrange diptychs apart from the classic side by side. I am glad you liked it.

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Alicia Paley's avatar

These are great! I especially love the second one. - Really wonderful collaboration!

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Manuela Thames's avatar

Thank you! The second is my personal favorite as well.

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Lin Gregory's avatar

Another excellent collaboration Manuela - well done to both of you! I really like the third and ninth diptychs but they all pair up really well.

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Manuela Thames's avatar

Thank you, Lin! I am happy that you enjoyed it.

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