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  integrity_of_light says:

  "Mel is exquisitely honest about who she is, by portraying herself candidly, courageously. Her beauty shines through, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally through the gaze she imparts in her photos. I like all of her photography, but especially her self-explorations, both in photographic stills, and in short videos. I look forward to her work for years to come, and thank you for sharing with all of us here on flickr, Mel..."

  20th December, 2009

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  Advnture Cpl says:

  "Mel..we just love you and thank you for sharing your sexy self with us.. Your ability to perfectly snap a captivating moment at ease shows thru in your talent as an artist. We love your work and strive be as free as you..Keep it up, as we love visiting daily to check in on you.Should you ever find yourself traveling to the South East via TN from Beantown please look us up!
  ~!cheers love!~"

  22nd October, 2009

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  deezImages says:

  "I think that Mel is a talent on the edge of greatness. Her photos convey so much more than meets the eye at first glance. Bold and uncensored, as all good art should be. I look forward to each and every image she contributes to her ever growing legacy."

  12th August, 2009

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  Magnolia Roy says:

  "Mel has become a dear friend here on Flickr. Her photos are compelling and at times haunting--with a sexiness that is indescribable. Oh, and did I mention her humor?! Her comments make me smile and I always look forward to the next release.
  
  Thank you Mel for being YOU. Unique, out- of-this-world YOU. :)"

  4th August, 2009

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  stephen_dedalus says:

  "This is a compelling stream, full of subtle natural light, and emotional content. More than any other stream I know, this tells a story and expresses feelings as they develop.
  
  Mel is also a pretty, lady with soft gentle feminine curves, and this makes her a wonderful subject for the kind of natural light and locations that she uses. I get the strong impression of someone who really loves their photography, and uses it as a form of personal expression."

  18th June, 2009

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  almost.nobody (not here) says:

  "My favorite artist is a wonderful woman, a sensual girl, a beautiful muse, a gifted photographer, a brilliant selfportraitist...and most of all a very sincere person and a close and dear friend! Thank you Mel!
  Take care and be inspired...and not forget to dream!
  J."

  22nd June, 2009

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  Kat110168 says:

  "Mel is my Sagittarius side...you know I had to throw in astrology.
  :-)
  She's a sister not under cover but right here in front of me - yelling, whispering, crying, laughing but most of all sharing - precious parts of herself that we are lucky to even get a glimpse of.
  
  She sells herself short in my opinion....but I'm working on that...subtly undermining her attempts to downplay her beauty, talent, passion, humor, spirit and most of all courage - that she embodies in every photograph she puts out there.
  
  Mel is lovely.
  And I am so lucky to have her as a flickr friend.
  :-)"

  4th June, 2009

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  Vintage Liaison says:

  "Mel is just the most adventurous crazy person on flickr. There should be a medal for someone like her... The flickr Gods must have put Mel on this crazy planet we call flickr just to wizz us about.
  
  She is never boring... She is always deep... the other kind of deep. And she is flippin' creative in every sense of the word. She is quite simply the sexiest funniest person I've ever experienced.
  
  I just LOVE your stream Mel..."

  28th May, 2009

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  Mischievous Miss A says:

  "I don't know what she's going on about half the time, and for the other half I don't know what she's on. But when the two come together, she's a lovely bundle of all sorts of lovely stuff"

  27th May, 2009

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  lightwork photography says:

  "You see a whole lot of snapshots on flickr, and not a lot of thought about photography. Mel has a real point of view. The fact that she's relatively untutored makes her nimble use of the tools to grab the heart and the eye...just that much more impressive. She's edgy, and she makes her own rules. If you're able to ignore what you see here, you're not paying attention."

  19th May, 2009

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  Art Kylz says:

  "Mel, you are the real thing, or as close to whatever "real" is in the flickr universe! No airs, no pretension, just a take-it-or-fuck-off attitude toward all of us....the smart ones take it, taste it, savor it and make it a part of them. Don't ever stop, even if fucker dies, the easy-share breaks and you have to use an oatmeal-box pinhole...love you, love your work- always and forever..."

  15th May, 2009

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  Ken Lewis - says:

  "I recall seeing Mel's moniker "by the edges" photography and knowing that I would find something special on her pages, but I did not expect to find a such a true story teller. She is on a voyage of discovery and enjoys company in the tale created along the way.
  
  Her self portraits speak of a sensual soul that may have once been somewhat hidden, but is now free to play in the light and shadows of her imagination. She is becoming an artist (though she may not admit it) who paints her stories with images and words.
  
  I think what I like most about her space here is that this voyage with Mel feels like a conversation with an old friend filled with laughter, smiles, some sadness and a certain "edge" of darkness tempered by much that is light."

  25th April, 2009

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  tiggr_photography says:

  "Very occasionally you stumble across really genuine people on here. Those that push the envelope, whilst at the same time keeping a weather eye on reality.
  
  Mel is one of these people. In viewing her galleries, and reading her words that comes over more than anything else.
  
  Warm, friendly, and a true artist.
  
  What more is there to say about her? :)
  
  Matt"

  22nd April, 2009

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  Kpomeli says:

  "I love your pics! They`re so expressive...thnx x sharing!"

  21st April, 2009

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  one or another (away) says:

  "Now I just wish, that for a while, to have Mel's talent to find those words...that really counts. It's an amazing journey, her images, her words...sincere, beautiful, sensual, sometimes painfull...but always full of feelings, questions...sometimes answers...Her photostream is one of the very few that has not only to be carefully seen...but also read...and preferably not only once! Mel, I thank you for everything!
  Take care of you!
  J."

  28th March, 2009

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  Love from Larissa says:

  "Not only do I adore her photography and the way her body flows through every pic, but her comments are always so insightful, so thoughtful. I await her posts and words daily. Cheers Mel, I have mad love for you."

  22nd March, 2009

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  Be7 says:

  "My admiration and thanks for a lovely and inspiring journey through your stream and thus also for following an impressive development in your rare combination as creative model and photographer. I am also impressed of the pure skills you have achieved in the special technique of using a camera for selfs. And to that all the clever titles and texts you have added to your photos"

  12th January, 2009

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  CeD™ says:

  "I just don't know where to begin! Mel is a beautiful person. She personifies that quality with her images as well as her uncanny ways of describing her feelings and emotions. She displays sensuality as if it was painted by Rembrandt. Overall...she's a great photographer and a model who overachieves in her ability to express her creations. What a joy it has been in knowing this incredible woman. Mel is an asset to the Flickr community and a lovely dear friend of mines."

  30th January, 2009

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  Brother -in- Spirit says:

  "Some very beautiful photos, with true majesty surrounding all that she does. Very capable of showing emotion tied into poise & body positioning. She illustrates the variations of light and angles when needed to capture such graceful self-portraits. Her work is always something bold and lovely to view. True fantasty artistic nude photography."

  21st December, 2008

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  Dr Brandon Frankenstein says:

  "You have the most amazing and pure photos. I look forward to your new post. Your camera angels ideas and layouts are very mind blowing. Keep up the posing.
  Brandon"

  18th December, 2008

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  aka viewfinder says:

  "here is the goddess, unbound, unrestrained,
  in full flower, daring to live outside of pretense.
  she looks into the lens and seems to see into the viewer's soul.
  she expresses with acute sensibility, both verbally and visually.
  she is an absolute delight, for the eye and the mind."

  28th November, 2008

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