Full Steam ahead!

Lukasz J., on September 3, said:

Hi Herb I've noticed that You're among the winners of the june contest. I'm glad that finally a really classy photo is in the "hall of fame". My sincere congratulations, as they say, better late then never. Keep up the good work.

P.S. I still don't get what's with brits and steam engines :)))))

Herb Riddle, on September 3, said:

Lukasz, you have now left several comments on this photo and I appreciate every one. It is through Panoramio friends and admirers like yourself that I have been awarded this prize and I am honoured by that fact. In reality, although I find the competitions an inspiration to better my photograph, the real thrill of Panoramio is getting comments likes yours above. Again, many, many thanks my friend, Herb

Jarl Ingves, on September 3, said:

Congratulations! Greetings from Sweden

Herb Riddle, on September 3, said:

Jarl, nice to get a comment from your country. (It is quite rare for me) I appreciate you liking this Steam train of our country and my album. Cheers, Herb

steve111, on September 3, said:

Herb i am pleased and i am sad for you like me you are now locked out and all you have left is the NPC and to show the world your part of the world. Bummer i was going to vote for the new shots as they are stunning. :o))))))))))

Steve

Herb Riddle, on September 3, said:

Thanks for this Steve --- what do you mean locked out - I'm worried now! Herb

Thomas Sittler (move…, on September 3, said:

very very nice!

A BW of rare quality, you really got a beautiful moment caught there, with a near-perfect composition.

the texture of the steam makes BW very interesting.

I like the flowers you see on the right side, they make a very nice frame!

All this adds up to a very sincere yellow star from me!

best;

TS

Herb Riddle, on September 3, said:

Steve, I have just re-read the competition rules and as you imply I would not be eligible to enter these comps again after a win. I wonder if wining means the actual prize winners (first 2 only- not a highly commended) and if it does include the HCs, how long does this ban last? If it last indefinitely, then the winning would hardly be justified to me as I enjoy just seeing if anyone thinks enough of my pictures to cast a vote. .... Perplexed :(

Thomas, many thanks for your welcome words. The flowers are tree blossoms. Thanks also for the YS. (As I have just suggested that a YS means a normal vote - and you obviously cannot vote for this picture now -does that mean your YS is a 'Best Of' ?? or your extra personal prize) - you know, we never stop learning about new expressions and things here on Pano.

Cheers to you both, Herb

steve111, on September 3, said:

Sorry my friend we are banned for life, i agree there should be a time limit for all winners. yippee for NPC. Steve :o(((((((

Fehmi Karaman, on September 4, said:

Congratulations...

Greetings from Turkey

Herb Riddle, on September 4, said:

Steve -devastated now! (: Can you send me some spam for your comp winner too (big joke!!!) but I would like to look at it. You will have to make a tags page which include old comp shots.

Fehmi, and greetings to you my friend. Thanks for the congratulations.

Cheers, Herb

mainufo, on September 4, said:

Hallo Herb, I just found your winner photo. A wonderful picture in B&W and a nice old train. No wonder, that you got a prize!

Greetings from Frankfurt, mainufo.

Herb Riddle, on September 5, said:

Welcome mainufo, nice that you have found my photo and gallery, please look around. Thanks for your visit. Cheers, Herb

Thomas Sittler (move…, on September 5, said:

No, a YS means that I put your picture into my favorites by clicking on the yelllow star just o, top.

TS

Herb Riddle, on September 5, said:

Thanks for the confirmation of that theory Thomas. I see that it is indeed there so thanks a lot. Regards, Herb

Gabriele Benzler, on September 5, said:

Herzlichen Glückwunsch!!!

Viele Grüße Gabi

Herb Riddle, on September 5, said:

Gabi, ganz vielen dank dafür. Ich bin fröh daß sie hat dieses Bild gefallen! Schön Grüß, Herbert

ira96, on September 7, said:

Congratulations for the prize!

ira

Ovidiu Anca, on September 7, said:

Congratulations for this beautiful image and the prize. Greetings.

clover_eli, on September 7, said:

great shot!!!

Beautiful composition!!!

Greetings from Italy,eli