Congratulations on being a members choice album in LOUISIANA channel. Wonderful spectacular album! Thanks for sharing. Best wishes, Ladislav (Czech Republic)

said fukal_ladislav 2008.07.23 at 08:53:28 PDT

I have visited Nottoway a number of times and am so happy to see that you have captured it's beauty so well. This is a beautiful place and your pictures make me want to go back again. Thank you.

said lbarsue 2007.09.14 at 07:26:08 PDT

thank you for sharing your photos with us i can remember going to these homes myself. i am in awe now as i was before as a young girl living in New Orleans

said banda74 2007.06.22 at 08:17:20 PDT

These picture are amazing. I will come back to theses photos. Thats a definate.

said Gummbybear2006 2006.11.03 at 03:32:32 PST

Hi Ted, I live only about an hours's drive from Nottoway and have visited it several times. Your pictures have shown the grand old house in all of her beauty. Thanks for showing everyone the beauty we have here in Louisiana. Thanks again, Pamela David

said pamladavid 2006.10.17 at 19:58:07 PDT

HI TED, WOW..THIS IS A GREAT ALBUM. I KNOW I WILL BE BACK TO VIST OFTEN. MY FAMILY HERITAGE IS FROM VIRGINIA AND I DO LOVE THE SOUTH. WHAT A PLANTATION..I WOULD LOVE TO SEE IT. DID I SEE MY FAVORITE GENERAL LEE IN ONE OF THOSE SHOTS. I AM A CIVIL WAR NUT AND GENERAL LEE HAD SO MUCH CLASS. PRESIDENT LINCOLN ASKED G. LEE TO HEAD HIS UNION ARMY AND HE SAID HE COULD NOT LEAVE HIS VIRGINIA BOYS! THANKS FOR THIS ALBUM. I USED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AND THIS HOUSE IS AWESOME..THANKS, BRENDA

said bsjbrenda 2006.10.05 at 14:11:11 PDT

Your albums are a wonderful example of the architecture and "feel" of Mississippi. I have seen mansions like this in the movies, but these photo's are much better. Mouse

said anonneymouse1 2006.09.08 at 08:54:42 PDT

Hello Ted...still having a few problems trying to leave messages on individual images as the PROXY error keeps popping up again...must be "growing" pains with the system..anyway my friend..Congratulations on both this awesome album & also for being selected as the latest Featured Member of the Week by BLOG...truly a well deserved but also long overdue honor for all your awesome contributions to Webshots over the years..your photos but most of all your encouragement to the rest of us with your GB entries...Will try to review this album at a later date when I can leave messages on the individula images which by the way are simply fantastic...God's Blessings my friend..all the way from Celina,Texas....Ken <>< <>< <><

said bigdaddy8x14 2006.08.27 at 17:07:09 PDT

Well, Ted, I don't know if Webshots is back to normal or is it just the quiet when all of you Americans are sleeping late on Sunday... ;-) Anyway I've manajed to view this album, and enjoyed another charming collection of Southern charms! Everything seems to have stayed just as it used to be in these stately plantations. You have captured the houses and nature around them very well, and your wonderful captions have added a nostalgic flavor. Well done, My Friend. Congratulations again for your FMOW award!! Have a wonderful Sunday and a great week!! Hugs, Orly

said orlyyahalom 2006.08.27 at 01:57:33 PDT

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said 854847 2006.08.25 at 11:17:18 PDT

Ted, I'm glad you told me of your additions of the Houmas House interiors; they are simply GORGEOUS!!! I've saved several to my wallpaper folder. I LOVE the old kitchen shots ... and they're not 'shots' at all, they are superb photographs!!! ... I too, look forward to your next album! ... Bug hugs, Judy

said ladybug591 2006.08.22 at 04:44:52 PDT

Okay, here it is easy! This is the second album and some additions in the last half of the album. I admire your interior shots. They are incredible! Only in a very few pictures the light from the outside is influencing the capture, and darkening the image. Your pictures are very professional, Ted! It is not at all easy to take good inside pictures with as much details as you do. WOW! See you at the next album! - Galit

said 854847 2006.08.21 at 13:04:32 PDT

Au revoir! I hope - I can't get enough of this. You wanted CONSTRUCTIVE critizism, hmmm - how bout that: "they don't build'm like this anymore",LOL, unfortunately. Well it was worth coming back for the ghost alone, you should submit that to someone, it would cause quite a stir. The Provincial house is even more appealing to me than the main house, those kitchen shots are fantastic, actually my favourites.Really wonderful, Ted, have a great weekend, cajun friend!Marita

said worldtripper3 2006.08.19 at 07:18:57 PDT

Hello Ted...Thanks for the invite & awesome tour of these beautiful Plantations of S.E. La...Sorry I'm late in responding but I've been out of town on family business..have got lots of mail to catch up on as it truly stacked up the six days I was out of pocket..still out of pocket for a few more days..Your image captures are outstanding as always my friend & this one deserves to be Featured...Will check back later to leave messages on individual images as they are all simply fantastic..Your "eye" for beauty truly shows with each of them...God's Blessings from Celina,Texas ...Ken <>< <>< <><

said bigdaddy8x14 2006.08.16 at 02:07:52 PDT

What do I say?! Thanks for inviting me to see this - I have really enjoyed looking through these marvelous photos of yours - well done!!! Hope all is going well :) Best wishes, Kate

said klb49100 2006.08.15 at 21:38:27 PDT

Took me awhile to get here, Ted, but I am no less awed by the beauty you have captured in this album. What fantastic plantations, from an era long past. Right up my alley, I love it. Beautiful photos, Ted. Alan

said alanweb 2006.08.14 at 16:24:19 PDT

Hi my good buddy! Thank you so much for the invitation to view this incredible album! Having lived in Louisiana for five years, I have seen so much of its beauty and eaten so much superb Cajun cuisine. However, this was a great reminder of the elegance of the South and the resplendent history that accompanies it. My fellow Tennessean, Fred (below), spoke it very well. I am a history buff, and though the Civil War was a dark spot in our past, it also enabled all Americans to learn from the mistakes of our predecessors. There are no barriers except in the human heart! Your photos are a journal in time and the heart. Either my computer or Webshots is being a bit cranky today, and it will not allow me to make all the individual comments that I wanted. Webshots' server may just be too jammed, too. :) That surely could be the reason! Anyway, I will come back and finish my individual comments, but I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate your skill as a photographer and the blessing of your friendship. You are amazing on both counts!! Blessings to you from a Southern heart. - Carole

said caroleb337 2006.08.14 at 09:47:28 PDT

Ted, what an amazing glimpse into the antebellum South, a history that has been somewhat suppressed by the desire to rush forward and leave behind the vestiges of the Civil War Era and its trappings of grandeur. Without political comment or judgment, you have given a truly objective look at some absolutely fine mansions, and at the same time, provided a valuable history lesson in the process. I could not be more impressed at this amazing album, one I know will be a feature in the near future. You've hit another grand slam, my friend. Congratulations. Fred in East Tennessee USA

said assistantchief84 2006.08.13 at 16:55:52 PDT

Hello Ted. Wow! I am so impressed with the history you have given us in this album. Plus your photographic work is outstanding. I got so involved in wanting to see the next image that I would forget to leave a message! There are images that I really liked but you will find no message underneath! Excellent job and I would love to see this as a featured album. Thanks for coming by and leaving all those wonderful comments in my guestbooks and under my individual photos! Your comments are greatly appreciated. Hope you and Connie have a great weekend. Best wishes, Lynn

said 1seahag 2006.08.12 at 17:22:32 PDT

Thanks for the invite Ted, the spiral stairs pic is a masterpiece! :o) I liked a lot the inside shots... a bit less the outside house shots, too much white-on-white. You have not been lucky with the weather, maybe? With skies like that I tend to underexpose to save some sky detail... if you have a tripod, you can take 2 pics with the same subject but different exposures and then merge them with Photoshop (or similar software). Ciao! Roberto

said rodemicheli 2006.08.12 at 16:53:56 PDT

Hi, Ted, this is a wonderful journal of your trip. The photography ain't bad either. I am a southern Belle myself and you did a simply wonderful job of showing the mansions. Dianna from Memphis

said diannataylorcrumpl... 2006.08.12 at 14:57:43 PDT

Hi Ted, thanks for inviting me to this album full of history and full of incredible shots! I see how you enjoy to put it all in the right light and to use all what your new camera has to offer. Thanks too for all the information you added. As I came to look at this album I thought - at the first sight - it was already featured or I had missed at least a month after the opening. You must have gotten about 250 picture messages at the first day! Oh my dear Ted, you sure drowned happily in this flood of messages! Wait what you will get when this album will be on the front page of Webshots for a feature!!! :-) :-) :-D Thank you for your many, many messages in my albums and my photo messageboards. I am thankful that you even look at them. :-o Your comments are always detailed and you seem to understand all those thoughts that I couldn't put in words. I loved especially your comments in the 'end of day album'. Actually I was waiting for your 'judgement' as master of sky photography. I appreciate your comments so very much. I am happy you liked my creations. My son finished his quite long studies and began (at last) to work. A week ago he came back from a short holiday in Eilat together with his girlfriend, his sister with husband and Yoav. And then he told me that he HAS to talk to me and ask me to sit down!!! - What can one think in moments like that! - He told me something about my working hard through all those years blah, blah working two jobs blah, blah, blah . .and here is a little gift! I was shocked! It was a Canon S3 IS! I am still in shock. :-o So now I am back to school with that manual. :-) :-) Canon is a lot different, but very very nice! I love the zoom! I see, today I am talking too much. Ted, we are still fine. Maybe there will soon be an end of being in the news all the time. Some peace would be nice. Have a nice weekend, take care and thanks again and again! - Galit

said 854847 2006.08.12 at 14:47:23 PDT

Bonjour Ted!What an amazing visit to these beautiful plantations houses,i can only dream of such luxury!!I got lost in the Nottoway mansion,what an incredible place,so much history and beautiful architecture.Thanks for the invitation and for some great moments browsing trough these southern treasures;have a great week-end my Friend!Luc

said kligon 2006.08.12 at 14:15:02 PDT

My dear Ted! Thank you for the invite! I so thoroughly enjoyed viewing this masterpiece of an album! Your shots are all perfect! The subject matter is awesome and your comments and captions are both informative and funny! What a great time you and Connie must have had touring these gorgeous old plantation homes! I wanted to comment on each and every shot, but controlled myself. Didn't want to fill your inbox..lol...Thanks for sharing with us all my friend..hugs galore, DOD

said briansbabe2 2006.08.12 at 12:20:51 PDT

Thank you for the invitation! My wife and I spent a half an hour just getting over our first viewing of this magnificent album!!! You did an outstanding job, both where photos are concerned and also the rich amount of information which was so welcome!!! We thank you a lot for offering us such a pleasant trip! Best regards from Japan, Gabriela & Yoshiyuki Tanaka

said tanaka62 2006.08.12 at 04:08:57 PDT

Hello Ted, Thank You for the invite, I really appreciate this album full of charms of the past; Photo quality and appropriate instructive comments make it gorgeous and suitable for a feature! If You love to be impressed by fantastic architecture, have a look to the Mezquita of Cordoba in my last pfjc albums, I am sure that You shall be amazed not by my album but by the outstanding place!!! Best regards, Jacques from Paris

said pfjc 2006.08.11 at 23:49:03 PDT

Hi Ted, wonderfull album, i felt like i was going back in time, you captured the beauty and elegance of the buildings perfectly. Thanks for sharing, regards Mike from Holland.

said mikejc1 2006.08.11 at 21:41:24 PDT

Hi Ted, WOW!!! I can not tell you how I have wanted to go and view some southern plantaions, I have always been so fascinated with them. What a great tour, I feel as if I were right there with you. What stunning images and this album is just superb! I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here with your extraordinary images. Take Care Leslie

said rainingviolets 2006.08.11 at 20:42:43 PDT

I am so happy you made this elegant album, Ted. After Katherina last year, I had often wondered what happened to the irreplaceable Southern Plantations, whether they were damaged in the flood waters. Thank you also for providing us with the historical facts, it really makes us appreciate the images we're viewing! You have a wonderful weekend, cajun friend! (I knew you were up to something yesterday when I stopped by, but I guess you hadn't quite finished yet, in this case my horse was a little too fast, LOL).Big Texan Hugs. Marita

said worldtripper3 2006.08.11 at 14:42:27 PDT

Ted, I'm blown away by these buildings! I cannot thank you enough for the accompanying captions, they make all the difference in an album like this. Your mailbox must be overflowing in such a short time, a token of appreciation from all who've seen these pieces of history. The longest time I've spent looking at an album! I see a feature in your future, Ted, and so well deserved. Thanks so much for the invite!.... Leslie

said bisquitzoe 2006.08.11 at 13:14:00 PDT

Thanks for the invite Ted, it's been a real pleasure! I've had a great history lesson, and seen some superb photos! Kindest regards, Andy.

said andyedwards 2006.08.11 at 11:49:44 PDT

Gorgeous album my friend, I enjoyed the slide show and looking and commenting on the pics. Well captured trip. Marianne

said bowlingranny2 2006.08.11 at 11:47:09 PDT

Hi Ted,what a wonderful album you've posted here my friend,these beautiful elegant mansions still show the love,care and skills of the craftsmen who built them to last.Your interior images were also a joy to view,a good reminder of how the gentry lived in days gone by,they all seem to have such beautiful and well maintained gardens and you gave us all a good idea of their beauty in your images.Thanks so much for sharing the beauty of these stately mansions with us Ted and congratulations on a wonderful album that I found compulsive viewing,Regards,Rod.

said chrisrod100 2006.08.11 at 11:42:43 PDT

A really first class album and slideshow, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks for the invitation. Very best regards, Pete.

said magnetron4 2006.08.11 at 10:42:13 PDT

Hi Ted~! Wow, another amazing album. You really know how to capture the best. Awesome! Warmest Wishes, Ani :)

said goldenrose10 2006.08.11 at 09:09:50 PDT

Hello Ted! Thanks for the virtual tour of the lovely mansions! They are, indeed, stately and make a strong pronouncement as life was in those days. It is from a different era and I can see the southern stamp in all three of them. You have taken special effort in taking us through the different rooms and chambers, which shows the period furniture etc. These are very good pictures and I enjoyed the album! Warm regards, Suresh

said suresh_krishna 2006.08.11 at 08:52:41 PDT

Hi Ted, Wow! Georgious album it is. you have some perfect pictures of the plantation, And i just love the little house to. havent viewed it all yet... But ill be back very soon. Thank u for the wonderful invite, Do take care. Hugs.. From Georgia Pistol.

said pistolz100 2006.08.11 at 08:41:56 PDT

Hi Ted, thanks for the invitation to visit your new album in the Plantations series. Like the previous one, I enjoyed very much visiting your album, and felt like going back in time. Your pictures are very good as always, thanks for sharing them. Wishing you a wonderful wekend, Yair.

said ykarelic4 2006.08.11 at 06:41:16 PDT

Ted, I've been here for an hour!!! This album is FANTASTIC beyond words and I'm afraid I've filled your Inbox with footprint notes. These huge old southern mansions are beautiful and you've shared them so lovingly. Your photos, as always, are magnificent, showing the gracious feeling of the homes. Too bad you couldn't take photos in the Houmas House but so be it. I can't imagine living in a house like that, nevermind having tour groups going through it while I it was my residence! Thanks for taking me along with you and your beautiful bride! ... Judy aka L@dybug<br> PS: It is an honor to be first to sign this guestbook!

said ladybug591 2006.08.11 at 04:29:56 PDT

Ted, The world will be able to see a little more of the grace and beauty of Louisiana through your lens. You have captured the wonder of a long-ago that we can still visit today. Marvelous job!

said contorr 2006.08.11 at 04:20:31 PDT