‘Friendship Gallery’ * ( * Madonna Treasury * E/W *)

[Ikarusina]

A diminutive old Russian sits quietly on a wooden chair beside the great entrance opening upon this Gallery from Eagle Hall. His face, worn, ashen and weary tugs at the corners of one’s eyes perhaps… he seems about to nod-off into some simple dream and that he’s awake is noted most by his occasional attempt to smile as visitors pass…
He says nothing, but if asked a question about the old palace, the room or one of the prints, his whispers crush the silence with a depth of tone equal to his advanced old age.
His eyes glimmer with a long-suffered kindness and more than any other feature of his aged face, betray a spirit yet thankful for life.

The visitor will find it difficult not to give him a pleasant smile or courteous nod while passing … :-)

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* Ivanovich Exhibit * East Wall *


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* West Wall *

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..As always, any thoughts or comments warmly welcomed …


Kindest regards,

- Tia


Note: *

Mt. Demavend is the highest peak of the Elburz range.
The faint outline of Tehran is just visible in the shot Demavend’s Veil, roughly at the pilot’s 8 O’clock.

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[bjornhall]

Tia,

I'm simply stunned... Again! It is just such an awfully nice experience, exploring this fantastic gallery you have put together... I know how much time, effort, thought and talent you have invested in it, and it is so very appreciated! And the added tuch of describing the halls we're passing through... I just love it! :-)

This "experiment" of yours has really worked out nicely, Tia... ;-)

*bowing my head in courtesy to the old man*

Best, as always,
/Björn

[gater]

my opinion these are your best shots ever tia. keep em coming.

james

[Erick_Cantu]

Very nice shots as usual (I like the cockpit shot myself...:-))- did you get my email? Hotmail's been giving me problems lately - not sure if it was sent correctly...

-E

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[Ikarusina]

Hiya Björn - :-)


Hey, thanks so much for all those wonderful comments and the very sweet sentiment: you know by this point I’m sure how very much it means to me…

Am so delighted you’re enjoying your Gallery visit… :-)

“This 'experiment' of yours has really worked out nicely, Tia...”

:-lol ..Well, thanks for this as well: maybe we should remember poor King Croesus, and hold that in question until all is said and done? ;-)

Many thanks, Björn, as always & ever…

All my best to you -

- Tia

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[Ikarusina]

Hi James - :-)


Thank you so much…
I sure appreciate that as always. I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed these. :-)

I’m going to finish this Gallery here this evening, so – I’m sure hoping you’ll be able (and wish) to see the rest of them, too… Who knows? May like some of the last ones even more than these? ;-)

Either way, I’m most appreciative of your always kind and generous comments. Thank you again.


Kindest regards –

- Tia

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[Ikarusina]

Hiya Eric :-)


Thank you, very much … Much appreciated as always.

Glad you like the CP shot…
Kind’a different for me, huh? ;-)

Yes sir, I did receive your email and apologize for not getting back with you as yet.
I thought as you’ve said you’re in no great rush I’d wait ‘til my supplier and partner got back from Vegas and get an exact, current inventory (as per your request) – which they just did; since then, we’ve been a little backed up on keeping all our clients and customers cheerful. ;-)

I should be dropping you that email this evening or sometime tomorrow, okay?

Thanks again Eric… Speak with you again soon, I hope. :-)


Kindest regards,

- Tia

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[steve7fm]

These are indeed very impressive pics Tia. Thats some weather your heading into there eh.. :-)
Is that an FS2000 panel or is there an update if required to get it to work in FS2K2? It looks like the Vanessa Leightower one..

Regards

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