If I was allowed to only look at one persons pictures for the rest of my life on Flickr, it would be Mel's! I've been head over heels for her pictures since first glimpse, and then I got to know the beauty that is the woman! Now I'm a smitten kitten! She embodies the beauty of a goddess and the heart of an angel. I am … Read more

If I was allowed to only look at one persons pictures for the rest of my life on Flickr, it would be Mel's! I've been head over heels for her pictures since first glimpse, and then I got to know the beauty that is the woman! Now I'm a smitten kitten! She embodies the beauty of a goddess and the heart of an angel. I am always lost inside of her photos like a child in awe of the world around them. I love you sweety, thank you for opening your heart to those around you!!!

I am not even sure where to begin with this woman. She is beautiful on the inside and out, her work inspires me to keep going with my own work and a simple photograph of hers can make any bad day i have turn right around. If it wasn't for her constant picture taking and words of encouragement, I don't believe I would b… Read more

I am not even sure where to begin with this woman. She is beautiful on the inside and out, her work inspires me to keep going with my own work and a simple photograph of hers can make any bad day i have turn right around. If it wasn't for her constant picture taking and words of encouragement, I don't believe I would be where I am this very day. I have never met anyone as kind, trustworthy, dependable, honest, fun-loving and all around best friend material as melanie. No matter what happens in life...I know she will be there. So I want to thank you, for all that you have done....you inspire me. :) love you!

Opal in the rough is my heroine artistically. She continually amazes me with her fine eye and creative approach. She is a great teacher and inspiration to me. Being her friend is the frosting on the cake. Photography is just one of many artistic oulets she has mastered. To Plumberly, proper promotional prattle, passi… Read more

Opal in the rough is my heroine artistically. She continually amazes me with her fine eye and creative approach. She is a great teacher and inspiration to me. Being her friend is the frosting on the cake. Photography is just one of many artistic oulets she has mastered. To Plumberly, proper promotional prattle, passionately, Plumington. xoxo

Hey I just wanted to say hello from Cuyahoga County here in the city of Cleveland in the state of Ohio. Thank you for looking at my photos. I certainly intend in which to look kindly onto your own. I appreciate you adding me on as a friend. And I do intend in which to upload some new and different material of my own to… Read more

Hey I just wanted to say hello from Cuyahoga County here in the city of Cleveland in the state of Ohio. Thank you for looking at my photos. I certainly intend in which to look kindly onto your own. I appreciate you adding me on as a friend. And I do intend in which to upload some new and different material of my own to keep the masses interested. But once again, thank you for adding me as a friend.

Mel is an incredible photographer because of two things: Spontaneity and experimentation. She is not afraid to “put it out there” with some really great and unusual techniques. But she also has a spontaneous, no holds bar approach. Throw in an occasional dash of whim and you have the recipe for a great artist. … Read more

Mel is an incredible photographer because of two things: Spontaneity and experimentation. She is not afraid to “put it out there” with some really great and unusual techniques. But she also has a spontaneous, no holds bar approach. Throw in an occasional dash of whim and you have the recipe for a great artist. Last but not least, check out her wealth self-portraits. Remarkable range. Go Mel!

Mel rocks. I could leave it at that, but there is so much more than meets the eye, more to behold in the glistening and clicking turnstiles of her work. She is a special case. I haven't known her long, but I have quickly found out how much of an artistic talent she is, and to top it all off, she has a bright heart … Read more

Mel rocks. I could leave it at that, but there is so much more than meets the eye, more to behold in the glistening and clicking turnstiles of her work. She is a special case. I haven't known her long, but I have quickly found out how much of an artistic talent she is, and to top it all off, she has a bright heart and her kindness shines like silver light that has popped into my ozone. I would suggest anyone to flip through this folio --- it is definitely worth the time and effort! Shine on!

Well, look who's got her Flickr account up and running. And what a kick-ass icon pic! I love it! So what, there's now about 5,000 Opal Studios photographs clogging the information highway? It's like some knid of whore-ish crack addiction to have as many "free" sites as one can (and I would know, I can smell my own)… Read more

Well, look who's got her Flickr account up and running. And what a kick-ass icon pic! I love it! So what, there's now about 5,000 Opal Studios photographs clogging the information highway? It's like some knid of whore-ish crack addiction to have as many "free" sites as one can (and I would know, I can smell my own). In any event, it should never stop! Art, especialy works with the heart and soul as Mel's, should never have a limitation. Her ability to capture so much beauty in everyday life situations is amazing. The more people it can reach and be shared with, the better. My two cents have offcially been added. MTFBWY Erik Deutscher, Animal Instinct Studios ErikDeutscher.com