Photographic Commissions - Clients' Comments
The table below shows details of most of my previous photographic commissions going back to 1998, when I began to keep full records of my commissions. For each commission, the date the photography was undertaken, the photographic subjects, and the client's reaction, are noted.
| 2006 | Date | Subject(s) | Client's verdict |
| | Sep | Llandeilo'r fân (BRE); Cefn Arthen (CMN) | WOW! Got it! it's wonderful, so much information to read and the wonderful pictures. I'm sure some of the Williams graves were family. I'm just so happy and pleased. What you sent brings the stories to life. Makes me even more determined to come visit Wales.
CG - Oregon, USA |
| | Jun | Radnorshire (various locations); Tredegar (MON) | The CD and maps arrived on Saturday. I am totally delighted with your work! The photos are marvelous. It is so exciting to see my great-grandfather's homes. I appreciate the report of your conversation with the elderly resident of Llandegley village. The maps and your comments give me a very good understanding of my Evans family life in Wales. Thanks so much.
EB - Arizona, USA |
| | Jun | Llandovery (CMN) | I just received your package, and once again I was overwhelmed. This is your second commission for me, and I didn't think you could outdo the first. But you did. You're my link to Wales. Thank you so much, and don't be surprised if I ask you to do another project for me!
MT - Maryland, USA |
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| 2005 | Date | Subject(s) | Client's verdict |
| | Sep | Aberaeron (CGN) | Many thanks for package received today. Pictures of Aberaeron Harbour look good enough to frame just as they are and hang on any wall, preferably ours. Most impressed, and your detailed report has filled in quite a few gaps on the Green trees; especially in our stonemason's generation. The photocopies were very interesting and in one case very entertaining - William Green's opinions on the local Promiscuous Plungers! Many many thanks, hope we can contact you again for another fun day of photo feats!
MG & RG - Australia |
| | May | Gilwern; Maesygwartha (MON) | Received the pictures OK...... well done! Absolutely delighted with them.... Thanks for all your efforts which are much appreciated.
JH - UK |
| | Apr | Llangynwyd (GLA) | I received your package containing the CD today. Thanks so much!!! All the photos look great. RD said the church is still active—but it looks like they should mow the grass around the graves. I'm going to make copies of all the photos to give to my mother. She'll enjoy them greatly. We've always heard the story of her great grandfather who died in Russia. Now the grave photos confirm everything she said. Thanks again so much for getting the assignment finished so quickly and in such a professional manner. I can't thank you enough.
DW - New Jersey, USA |
| | Apr | Myddfai (CMN) | I received your package and the pictures were absolutely wonderful. I know now I must get to Wales. My wife says I won't be happy until I do. Anyway, until I get there, I've got your pictures. Get back to me as soon as you get this and I'll send your payment right away. And once again, the pictures were great.
MT - Maryland, USA |
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| 2004 | Date | Subject(s) | Client's verdict |
| | Nov | Newcastle, Bridgend (GLA) | Thanks so much for the great pictures. My daughter showed me how to open the CD—it's easy when you know how!!! I've printed them out and added them to our Family Tree book.
DW - New Jersey, USA |
| | Nov | Briton Ferry; Neath (GLA) | Received the photos today, Dec. 1. They were nice and I want to thank you again for taking time to do that.
RA - Pennsylvania, USA |
| | Aug/Sep | Abercarn; Blaina; Machen; Pontypool (MON) | My photos arrived today and I am so very pleased. I have spent the evening putting some of them onto my Family Tree Maker. When I finally make it to visit Machen, it will feel like I have already been there!! You had put a lot of hard work into the project and it shows!
CM - Ontario, Canada |
| | Jun/Jul | Lampeter Velfrey; Llangynin (CMN) | The CD arrived today...... Thank you so much for your efforts. I think your work is wonderful and the pictures have arrived just in time for my family's reunion this weekend, so I am very pleased. I felt a twinge of guilt when you mentioned having to wade across a marshy stream and up the hill, etc., and I hope it wasn't all too demanding on you. But it is a delight to be able to look across the hills from different directions and try to imagine how my ancestors' daily lives passed. I have already e-mailed some of the pictures to a few family members.... and I'm sure they will be thrilled also. Thank you also for the maps and the bit of sheep's wool. How fun! It makes the distance a little smaller somehow.
KJ - Utah, USA |
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| 2003 | Date | Subject(s) | Client's verdict |
| | Nov | Mysydd Rd, Landore, Swansea (GLA) | I have a tear in my eye. Being able to really see where my great-grandparents and all the great uncles and aunts AND my grandfather lived is heart-warming. I cannot thank you enough but I'll think of something. I cherish the pictures you took for me in Swansea. As I look at each picture, I imagine my relatives walking in the area. Oh, my! Please accept this 'gift' as one of gratitude for your time, effort and help. My heart felt appreciation, John.
SB - Illinois, USA |
| | Sep/Oct | Sir William Nott, Carmarthen (CMN) | I received a pleasant surprise when I returned from the Island, the CD arrived in good order during my absence. Lovely pictures, print well.
EW - British Columbia, Canada |
| | Sep | Llannon; Mynydd Sylen; Horeb; Five Roads; Tumble; Hendy (CMN). Pontarddulais (GLA) | I received your pictures on Thursday... I love the pictures and have a sense that I am getting to know Wales better. The maps are great and your explanations with the maps make it very easy to understand. Thank you so much for being so thorough. ...I have not [yet] had a chance to really study them in detail and am looking forward to doing that.
CB - Missouri, USA |
| | Jun | Laugharne; Llangynin (CMN) | I received your package over the holiday weekend, and everything is so wonderful! I'm thrilled with the pictures, and you included an amazing amount of information for me. I really appreciate the maps and the background information that you included — that makes it so much easier to put everything in perspective.
PL - Texas, USA |
| | Apr | Cymmer; Cwmafan; Neath (GLA) | I received your parcel in the mail today. Thank you so much. I could not be happier with how you have captured Cymmer, Cwmavon and Neath. I was also pleasantly surprised to receive maps of the photographed areas. You have gone to such trouble; the presentation was superb. If I ever wish for more photographs to be taken, I will not hesitate to contact you.
CC - New South Wales, Australia |
| | Apr | Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil (GLA) | Your photos and CD arrived safely this morning. Thank you so much. They are lovely and the presentation and attachment so professionally prepared. Thank you also for the map. I will have no hesitation in requesting your services again, or recommending you to my genealogy friends here in Australia.
EN - ACT, Australia |
| | Mar | Ebbw Vale; Nantyglo; Tredegar; Bedwellty (MON) | Your pictures came today and I have just finished viewing them for the first time. You are so good! I am absolutely delighted. The maps were a wonderful, thoughtful touch too.
AY - Florida, USA |
| | Mar | Ebbw Vale (MON) | The photos of Ebbw Vale are great and give me a good impression of the town. I appreciate having them. The map was convenient to have also with the photo places pinpointed. I am happy to have commissioned you to do this and I thank you very much. I would not hesitate to request further work done by you.
HP - Ohio, USA |
| | Feb | Tabor Chapel, Cefn Coed-y-Cymmer (BRE) | Thank you very much for the CD; it arrived today. The pictures are very good and I managed to print them off my computer.
HS - Yorkshire, UK |
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| 2002 | Date | Subject(s) | Client's verdict |
| | Oct | Llanafan Church, Churchyard (CGN) | The picture package arrived in good shape. You crafted a professional package. The results exceeded my expectations. The narrative of the church and then the graves were well done. The pictures themselves were tough to do and were far better than the ones I took. So thank you for that and for the time and aggravation incurred cleaning off the site. If you need, and I don't see why you would, any recommendations I certainly will give them.
RB - North Carolina, USA |
| | Sep | Llawryglyn; Trefeglwys; Carno (MGY) | I received your package this morning! Words cannot express my feeling of gratitude to you! The pictures were beautiful and being able to see Tynsarn was more than I'd hoped for. I can't thank you enough for your time and answering all my questions. I'm now going to study them again and possibly cry some more! Thank you ever so much!
CK - Washington, USA |
| | Sep | Brecon Cathedral; Battle; Llanspyddid; Defynnog; Crai; Llanfrynach (BRE) | The package has arrived and I am very pleased with all of the work that you have done. The photos are great and the CD is a very pleasant surprise. The maps are a great source for finding locations and will be of much help. Thank you again for all that you have done for me.
GMcN - California, USA |
| | Sep | Crumlin; Kendon (MON) | The postman delivered the photos this morning. Thank you ever so much they are brilliant. You are a real professional gentleman. I did cry when I saw them for the happy life I had when I lived there. Thank you once again John, you will never know what it means to me.
KN - Merseyside, UK |
| | Aug | Dowlais; Merthyr Tydfil (GLA) | Wanted to let you know that I now have print copies of all your pictures and they are just Beautiful!!! - You did a wonderful job and I couldn't be happier!! I've been looking at them all day!
BD - California, USA |
| | Jul | Mountain Ash (GLA) | The pictures are amazing! I'm totally impressed and overjoyed with your work. With the way the pictures are centered and their colors and their angles and points of presentation, I can see you are both a photographer and an artist. If you ever need someone to write a glowing recommendation, let me know. I can't say how much it means to me to see these pictures where my great grandparents raised my paternal grandfather, and their family. The photographs are priceless.
JB - Maryland, USA |
| | Jul | Broad Haven (PEM) | The CD arrived this morning, have just spent an hour that I really cannot spare viewing it. It really is fantastic. Once again many thanks.
OS - Southport, UK |
| | Jun | Penderyn (BRE) | I would like to extend my sincerest thanks for the wonderful parcel received. I was very impressed with the amount of detail you provided. The photos have offered a lovely visual experience, one that will satisfy my curiosity until I am able to see the area in person. We will treasure these photos (and other items) for many years to come. The service you provide is extremely valuable to anyone interested in his or her family. I would not have been able to afford a studio type photographer but feel that your services far exceed the latter. It will be an absolute pleasure to present your work to my family members. I found the ornate tombstones in St. Cynog's very interesting. The markers in our area are quite reserved in comparison. The photos of the farmhouses and scenery are lovely. I am happy to know that you enjoyed the trip.
DD - Alberta, Canada |
| | Jun | Troedyrhiw (GLA) | Thanks, you are an artist, sir! I really like the pictures and your presentation.
LF - Portsmouth, UK |
| | May | Lower Cathedral Rd, Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff (GLA) | Thank you so very, very much the photos, they are wonderful, and l couldn't possibly thank you enough for this. ..... Thank you so much again John, you have done a fabulous job and will definitely recommend you to my friends.
MJ - Queensland, Australia |
| | Apr | Bryn; Llangyfelach; Llangiwg; Pant-teg (GLA). Ystradgynlais (BRE) | Enjoyed perusing through all the wonderful things contained in the package I received from you in today's mail! The maps are incredibly helpful. The detailed description of pictures, wonderful! And I especially liked the sheep's wool and rocks! Thank you, again, John, for taking on this photographic commission. If I may, I would like to include many of these pictures in my family history book. I would be very happy to include your name as the photographer.
SW - Michigan, USA |
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| 2001 | Date | Subject(s) | Client's verdict |
| | May | Godre'r Graig; Pant-teg; Ystalyfera (GLA) | I received the wonderful photos last Friday. They are exactly what I wanted. Thank you so much. Your whole package is very professional and helpful. Thanks again for your help in learning more about my family background.
IJ - Manitoba, Canada |
| | May | Pontardawe; Alltwen (GLA) | I received your package in the mail on Saturday... Thank You So Very Much!! They are just beautiful! You are such a talented photographer! Thank you, too, for the maps, they are a perfect accompaniment... they really help me to get a perspective on where everything is in relationship to everything else.
SW - Michigan, USA |
| | May | St Peter's Church Glasbury; Pen-yr-heol Chapel (BRE) | Received the photos today and they are terrific!! Thank you so very much and also for the maps and documentary..... Once again thank you for the wonderful job.
SW - Saskatchewan, Canada |
| | Apr | Tretower Court and Castle (BRE) | I received the pictures in prompt time and am very pleased with them. I have shown them to everybody. I am happy too with the booklet and brochures. A very professional job.
LV - New Jersey, USA |
| | Mar | Broad Haven (PEM) | The photos arrived today; they are wonderful. Thank you, I am sooo pleased.
TM - California, USA |
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| 2000 | Date | Subject(s) | Client's verdict |
| | Aug | Swffrydd Fach, Penrhiwlech, Crumlin (MON) | Today I received your package, and to say I was impressed with the photos is a massive understatement - they are brilliant - thank you! Your pictures have truly captured the atmosphere and if I'm ever fortunate enough to publish the family history they will make perfect illustrations. A special thank you for the very thoughtful sheep's wool mementoes, which will be carefully preserved - they certainly intrigued my children!
SJ - Cayman Islands, British West Indies |
| | Jun | Llangattock; Llangynidr (BRE) | I received the photos of Llangynidr and Llangattock in yesterday's mail and they are just perfect. The area is so pretty that I can't even imagine how hard it must have been for these ancestors to leave to come to America. I also appreciated the detailed summary and the maps, and it was fun to get the wool from Llangynidr. Again, the photos are wonderful. I will be expecting to see some of your work in National Geographic someday.
PC - Utah, USA |
| | Jun | Newcastle (Bridgend); Llantwit Fardre; Pontypridd (GLA). Llanwenarth; Abergavenny; Blaenavon; Ebbw Vale (MON) | The package arrived this morning (Sat.), in perfect condition. Your attention to detail, and the care you took assembling this are wonderful. I consider it a gift more than a service! Thank you!
WB - New York, USA |
| | May | Llanwinio (CMN) | The pictures arrived this morning! I have looked through them a couple of times and they are beautiful. Now I have to get the maps and the report out and learn what each picture is. You are so thoughtful and thorough. And the sheep's wool....right from Llanwinio!!! I can't believe it. Thanks again for doing this project for me and for making it so interesting. I will cherish these pictures and will share them proudly with my family and friends.
JB - Florida, USA |
| | May | Cwmllynfell (GLA); Ystradgynlais; Upper Twrch Valley (BRE) | Just a note to tell you that I received the photo package. The entire package of materials is wonderful. You do outstanding work. Thank you so much. I think you will be getting additional requests after I show your work at the Reunion in Sep. Once again... thank you.
TW - Ohio, USA |
| | Apr | Danygraig Cemetery, Swansea (GLA) | You truly are a wonder!!!!!! Thanks so much for doing this. I have just waded through 823 messages and feeling pretty overwhelmed and then... there were the pictures!!!!!!! You gave me something to smile about!!!!!!
LD - Pennsylvania, USA |
| | Mar/Apr | Pengam (MON) | What a delightful surprise! Yesterday after lunch and many errands, I stopped by the mailbox, took the mail out, and saw the UK stamps immediately. The photographs are every bit what I thought they would be. We even really liked the ones with the dark clouds. The color is terrific.
JBR - Texas, USA |
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| 1999 | Date | Subject(s) | Client's verdict |
| | Aug | Kenfig Hill (GLA) | My wife received the photos - forwarded them to me and I think they are great. We have enjoyed them very much.
AJ - British Columbia, Canada |
| | Aug | Nant Arthur and Minffordd, Devil's Bridge (CGN) | I received the second set of photos yesterday and was again so pleased. Your attention to detail is so wonderful. I really loved the wool and the rock. After I quit crying my husband said So why don't you get it over with and go to Wales!!
BT - Washington, USA |
| | Jul | Pant-teg; Ystalyfera; Llangiwg (GLA) | The pictures arrived!!!!!!!!!..... In the package I found the two black boxes with the intriguing object taped between them. Carefully unrolled the plastic and took out - the sheep's wool. What a hoot! But it was the soil and the pebbles which suddenly hit me. I held them in my hand - I was sitting in my car next to the letter box- and I just sobbed. To be able to see and feel the place where they were - well, here I go again. And then - the glorious, beautiful pictures! You are so very, very talented - such a professional but what really impressed me were the write-ups that you meticulously recorded about each picture and then - you even provided a map to show where they were taken. How I wish my Father was alive to see these photos. You took the perfect photos, John - just what I exactly wanted - from the views they would have looked upon to the pubs where they would have had a pint or two. Thank you for giving me such priceless treasures that I will cherish the rest of my life....and I'll keep following those little lanes in my memory always......
EF - Alberta, Canada |
| | Jun | Haverfordwest (PEM); St Mellon's, Cardiff (GLA) | I received your mailing in fine shape with great photos of Haverfordwest and St Mellons.
DL - Illinois, USA |
| | Jun | King's Norton, Birmingham (WAR) | I'm overwhelmed!! Your envelope and disk arrived safely today and I've just been looking at all the photos. I had no idea you had taken so many - with the variety of views! Now, I feel I wouldn't want to miss a visit to KN myself. It's so nice that the town has retained some of the old charm. Are there many older buildings left?? You're a one man tourist office! I also appreciated the details in your note. Since we don't have the luxury of such historic buildings, I enjoyed knowing the age of the Saracen's Head...
JMcC - Nova Scotia, Canada |
| | May | King's Norton, Birmingham (WAR) | I just got the photos you sent. They're wonderful - very sharp and clear!! I almost feel as though I'm there. I really can't express how much the photos mean to me but I *very* much appreciate having them. Thanks so much for your efforts!!
JMcC - Nova Scotia, Canada |
| | May | Pontrhydfendigaid (CGN) | I received the pictures today and are they beautiful. I have not looked at the disc yet because I was so excited to write you. The sheep's wool was a wonderful thing to enclose. I must admit it brought tears to my eyes. It will be a cherished keepsake for as long as I live. Thank you again for the wonderful job.
BT - Washington, USA |
| | May | Trederwen Hall, Arddleen (MGY) | I received the photos on Tuesday - they are fantastic. I am now working on your next photographic exploration!
JO - Auckland, New Zealand |
| | May | Llangeitho; Tregaron; Lampeter; Aberystwyth; Nantcwnlle (CGN) | Your materials arrived today. It is impossible to describe both my mental feelings and my admiration of your photographic skills. Words in English would require Shakespeare's pen or better yet words in Welsh to approach the impact your efforts have generated in my mind. You said it all in your note.......... enjoy ...... I won't be able to sleep tonite.....
KW - Missouri, USA |
| | Mar | Ystradowen; Llanblethian (GLA) | I cannot THANK YOU enough for such a wonderful job; the photos are so very beautiful. I love the daffodils on some of the photos, and the villages of Ystradowen and Llanblethian are so picturesque. It is such a joy to look at these photos and to imagine my ancestors lived there. It adds a new dimension to my genealogy. I am very grateful to you for such dedication on fine details.
VS - Quebec, Canada |
| | May | St Harmon (RAD) | The envelope came at 10.30 am. I was so excited I just ripped it open. I just don't know how to express my feelings to you. I am still teary eyed, and I can't thank you enough. I can't believe the trouble you have gone to, and the pictures are so clear. The scenery is so green and beautiful. I want to thank you again; it was so good of you.
BAJ - Ontario, Canada |
| | Apr | Tretower Castle and Court (BRE) | I just received the pictures. You did a WONDERFUL job on them. The pictures are FABULOUS. You took some great shots. You can't find quality pictures like these for that price. You definitely have an eye for shots. Thank you for your time and generosity to do this for me.
AB - Indiana, USA |
| | Mar/Apr | Defynnog; Brychgoed Chapel, Heol Senni (BRE) | The package was in our PO Box yesterday afternoon when we called to collect mail so straight home we drove to view the contents. And what joy. Thank you very much for the undertaking and a result well worth our waiting for. We ran the floppy through and all is OK.
JH - New South Wales, Australia |
| | Feb | Penrhiwceibr (GLA) | The pictures arrived and they are great!!! Thanks for doing that for me. I could hear my mother's voice telling me about the places she lived and how she had to go down to the bottom of the hill to go to school. I only wish she were still here to be able to see the pictures.....
LP - Washington, USA |
| | Jan | St Martin's Church, Caerphilly (GLA) | Yesterday I had a great snail-mail post. First came your package with photographs and relevant details, for which I thank you. How do you obtain all the thumbnails? If you ever have a little free time I should love to know how to do the same with all my photos.
MC - Victoria, Australia |
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| 1998 | Date | Subject(s) | Client's verdict |
| | Dec | Rhydyfro (GLA) | I got the package the other day and spent the evening going through the photos and book. I appreciate your work very much.
DW - Utah, USA |
| | Dec | Cwmgors; Llangiwg; Cilybebyll; Pontardawe (GLA). Bethlehem; Black Mountain; Llandeilio (CMN) | The disk arrived today, just had my second look through! I love them, I really do. Anyway, many thanks, several of your photographs will certainly feature large in my family history book.
GH - Devon, UK |
| | Oct | Gore Terrace and Gloucester Place, Swansea (GLA) | The package with the photos arrived today (Saturday). Looks great. My Grandfather will really appreciate them.
GW - Washington, USA |
| | Oct | Aberdare; Cwmaman; Llwynypia (GLA) | I am very pleased with the photos and with the maps you sent, John. You really exceeded my expectations with everything. What a bonanza with the chapels, street scenes in Aberdare, the long view of Aberdare, Forge Row, the drams, the Glamorgan Canal, gosh I'm overwhelmed! The wonderful maps are very much appreciated too.
LW - Maryland, USA |
| | Sep | Dingestow; Llangoven; Llangattock Vibon Avel (MON) | I have just got home to find the packet had arrived and I've had a quick look at all the photos - they are great!! What lovely little churches, and they all look from the photos to be in good repair.
MC - Victoria, Australia |
| | Sep | Llansawel; Cilycwm; Talley (CMN). Crai; Defynnog (BRE) | Photos arrived yesterday. Thank you so much for the beautiful job. Your descriptions make it quite easy to understand. The photos will make my family history book so much more personal and enjoyable.
BM - California, USA |
| | Sep | Blaenavon; Varteg; Garndiffaith; Trevethin; Griffithstown (MON) | I got home from work today and found your photos waiting. They are just wonderful! I must tell you that I think your prices are far too reasonable for the quality of your work in addition to the descriptions, maps, etc. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me a glimpse into my family's origins. I would recommend you without hesitation to anyone wishing to see their Welsh heritage in pictures...
SS - Pennsylvania, USA |
| | Sep | Nantyglo (MON). Brynmawr (BRE) | When I got back from lunch, Brian had extracted all 36 photos, so for the last hour I've been touring Wales! They look great, everything came out fine, I'm a happy man.
LW - Maryland, USA |
| | Aug | Llangadog (CMN) | Received your wonderful packet of photos and map. They are wonderful - and in an album too. Thank you so much for the fantastic job!! What a beautiful place.
LM - Arizona, USA |
| | Aug | Cwm-celyn, Blaina;
Ton-y-Pistyll, Cwmnantyrodyn; Pontllanffraith (MON) | The photos arrived yesterday ... I am very pleased with them! Not only are the photos themselves lovely, but you did a super job selecting the sites. You were very sensitive to the sketchy information I sent. It must be difficult to decide what to shoot when you haven't been given an address, but I think you gave me a very good sense of the countryside, the villages, etc., from your choices. Loved the shots across the hills and the river (what beautiful countryside!), and the photos of Pennar Farm were especially moving. I'm sure my g-g-grandfather must have walked by those old farm buildings a hundred times!
BU - California, USA |
| | Aug | Dan-y-graig Cemetery, Swansea (GLA) | Now to your superb package! I am SO thrilled with the photos which I can see with no trouble at all. JPG is the only format I know how to 'get at', so my guardian angels are really with me today!
DD - Ontario, Canada |
| | Aug | Llanbister; Llananno; Dolau (RAD) | I have received all of the photographs, and they are beautiful. I'm looking forward to getting them into the family history album.
KD - Ottawa, Canada |
| | Aug | Talgarth; Bronllys; Tredomen; Llandyfaelog tre'r graig; Llaneleu; Llanfilo (BRE) | Got such a surprise when I found the photos had already arrived, I thought it would take a week and just checked on the off chance. They are great!! Have saved them and printed a couple, came out really well, this new technology is really amazing. An extra special thank you for taking the trouble to speak to people for me. Thank you again for taking so much trouble and going out of your way to make it really worth while.
RC - Victoria, Australia |
| | Aug | Llannon (CMN) | I just received the wonderful pics of Llanon. I just love them and the day looks like it was nice and sunny with blue, blue skies... Llanon looks like it is an old world village. Here in New Zealand we don't see things like this. Thanks for your time to take these photos for me... I appreciate your kindness.
LH - New Zealand |
| | Jul | Eglwyswrw; St Dogmael's (PEM). Cardigan; Llandyfriog; Adpar (CGN) | I cannot believe you did what you did so reasonably. I really love the pictures. As much as we would like to take a Family History trip to England, Wales, and Scotland, it will never happen. Your pictures plus the ones on your Images of Wales page have been a good second to such a trip.
EB - Nevada, USA |
| | Jun | Bethlehem Chapel, St Elli's Church, Llanelly (BRE) | The pictures were beautiful. This time, viewing the pictures suddenly became very personal and I had tears running down my cheeks. I guess I'm getting too emotional in my old age.
BL - California, USA |
| | Jun | Ton Pentre, Ystrad Rhondda (GLA) | Received the pictures today, and they are great! Like the little album, also.
DR - Connecticut, USA |
| | May | Dolygaer; Usk Valley; Llangynidr; Bwlch (BRE). Tredegar (MON) | Your package came today. It's wonderful. Thanks. And the sheep's wool was very thoughtful.
CS - Iowa, USA |
| | May | Cosheston (PEM) | The pictures arrived today and were beautiful. Thanks for all your time and effort with the maps and all.
HW - New York, USA |
| | May | Pontypridd; Eglwysilan; Gwaelod-y-Garth; Pentyrch (GLA) | I am delighted with all the photos. In some ways I am surprised that everything looks so much as I remembered it... Thank you again John for an excellent collection of photos. I hope you got some enjoyment out of taking them.
JG - Winnipeg, Canada |
| | May | War Memorial, Abergavenny (MON). Neath (GLA) | Just thought I'd let you know the clarity of your photos on my computer is fantastic!
JK - New Zealand |
| | May | Dowlais; Merthyr Tydfil (GLA) | I have been checking your weather every day and I didn't think you would have good weather yet to take pictures. I love them. I have downloaded them with no problems.
LH - Florida, USA |
| | May | Penegoes (MGY) | I am now in business and the pictures are just lovely. What a wonderful job you done. AND... thank you so much for the Wool, that was such a neat idea and I will tape it to my picture file in my Genealogy Book. What a thoughtful person you are!
PS - Florida, USA |
| | May | Penegoes (MGY) | I am so happy and I love the pictures of the parish church at Penegoes. I was so pleased that I couldn't wait to send a message to you, so I am writing this as it is printing out for me. They are just beautiful. I just can't thank you enough for doing this for me.
PS - Florida, USA |
| | May | Norton (RAD) | Thank you VERY much for the attached images. They are great.
LM - South Australia |
| | Apr | Pontypridd, Eglwysilan, Nantgarw, Pentyrch (GLA) | I am delighted with all the photos. In some ways I am surprised that everything looks so much as I remembered . . . Sorry about all these reminiscences. Obviously your photos were exactly what I wanted. And including the map, and the sheep wool just got me all wound up, so you brought it on yourself! Thank you again John for an excellent collection of photos. I hope you got some enjoyment out of taking them.
JG - Manitoba, Canada |
| | Apr | Abbeycwmhir; Nantmel; Llanbadarn Fynydd; St Harmon (RAD). Llanidloes (MGY) | The pictures arrived yesterday and I am delighted. Thank you so very much.
EE - Manitoba, Canada |
| | Mar/Apr | Trelech; Trelech Grange (MON). Cilkenny Dingle (RAD) | I have just been spending a lovely time viewing all the photos you took for me. They all come up very well indeed and I have printed a couple (so far) on HP Photo Paper and they look great. Your camera certainly takes good digital photos...
MC - Victoria, Australia |
| | Mar | Mumbles, Swansea (GLA) | I'm just thrilled! You truly have found a pot of gold for me. I am very grateful. Thank you.
BG - Alberta, Canada |
| | Mar | Lawrenny (PEM) | The pictures arrived this morning. They are great! Thank you very much for all your time and effort, also the album and card, and for a fine job.
HW - New York, USA |
| | Jan | Trealaw Cemetery, Rhondda (GLA) | Thank you for sending the pictures of the cemetery and grave site - they arrived yesterday. I really do appreciate your taking the time to do this.
MW - Minnesota, USA |
| | Records incomplete | Received the mailing on Friday - much faster than I had anticipated! The photos are superb! I am totally, totally satisfied!
SB - Wisconsin, USA |
| | Records incomplete | Thanks so much for all you did for me; I really do appreciate it a lot. You certainly went out of your way for me and I thank you a lot. Thanks for the pictures.
RK - California, USA |
Please write to me, John Ball, via my Contact Page if you have any questions or want further details.
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