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George McGovern

(10,554 posts)
Sun Dec 14, 2025, 11:34 PM 23 hrs ago

In memory of elleng, who got the most out of her Nikon Coolpix P900.

Near as I can tell this was elleng's last post in the Photography Forum —
https://democraticunderground.com/1036141376
Random photos — elleng had a great eye for photography.






In this posting she named her camera in a shot of ORION'S BELT!
https://democraticunderground.com/1036125677

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In memory of elleng, who got the most out of her Nikon Coolpix P900. (Original Post) George McGovern 23 hrs ago OP
Thanks, George 😢 Deuxcents 23 hrs ago #1
You are welcome Deuxcents. George McGovern 23 hrs ago #2
Thanks for posting these great photos, my dear George! They shine. CaliforniaPeggy 23 hrs ago #3
You're welcome Peggy. So did elleng. George McGovern 23 hrs ago #8
These are beyond a heartfelt tribute Mira 23 hrs ago #4
Thank You Mira. Treasured for sure. George McGovern 23 hrs ago #9
Thanks, George McG Easterncedar 23 hrs ago #5
You're welcome Easterncedar. I did not know her, but thanks for your reply. George McGovern 23 hrs ago #11
I'll miss her. When i posted late she was often there. applegrove 23 hrs ago #6
Second that applegrove. Thank You. George McGovern 23 hrs ago #13
Wonderful tribute. Thank you. LoisB 23 hrs ago #7
You're welcome Lois. Thank You. George McGovern 23 hrs ago #14
Thank you for this. murielm99 23 hrs ago #10
You are welcome murielm99. Thank You. George McGovern 23 hrs ago #15
Ellen had a great eye and a lot of enthusiasm. Grumpy Old Guy 23 hrs ago #12
I gathered that Ross. Yes, she will. Thank You. George McGovern 22 hrs ago #16
I think she set it on auto. usonian 22 hrs ago #17
Absolutely usonian. Thank You. George McGovern 22 hrs ago #20
WUNNNNNNNNDERFUL photos! calimary 22 hrs ago #18
You're welcome calimary. Thank You. George McGovern 22 hrs ago #21
Thank YOU, George McGovern, for this tribute. calimary 7 hrs ago #43
You are most welcome calimary -- Hugs Back. George McGovern 6 hrs ago #44
And from what I can see, her very last post was in music appreciation niyad 22 hrs ago #19
Thanks niyad. Her last post featured this piano piece -- George McGovern 22 hrs ago #23
Oh Wow... These are Beautiful Memories of Cha 22 hrs ago #22
No'u ka hau'oli! George McGovern 22 hrs ago #25
Thanks for the thread, Allan. I first got to know Ellen on DU brer cat 22 hrs ago #24
You're welcome brer cat. Thank You. George McGovern 22 hrs ago #26
Beautiful jfz9580m 21 hrs ago #27
Thank You jfz9580m. It can come as a shock, I think, when a person doesn't like to George McGovern 20 hrs ago #30
Ty! SheltieLover 21 hrs ago #28
Yw SL! George McGovern 20 hrs ago #31
What a beautiful person. Her posts were so meaningful to me. delisen 20 hrs ago #29
Thank You delisen for your sweet comments. Very nice of you to say. George McGovern 20 hrs ago #32
Many thanks, George. GoneOffShore 16 hrs ago #33
You are welcome GoneOffShore. Thank You. George McGovern 12 hrs ago #38
What a lovely tribute! mnhtnbb 16 hrs ago #34
Me too mnhtnbb. Shocked. We never know from one moment to the next, do we. George McGovern 12 hrs ago #39
Excellent tribute post George HAB911 16 hrs ago #35
You're welcome HAB911. Thank You! George McGovern 11 hrs ago #40
I will really miss her and her bird photos, and her weather photos and moon pictures. Walleye 15 hrs ago #36
Yes Walleye. Same here. Thank You. George McGovern 11 hrs ago #41
What a lovely tribute, George. TY for putting it together. Diamond_Dog 14 hrs ago #37
Yes she did Diamond_Dog. You're welcome. Thank You! George McGovern 11 hrs ago #42

Mira

(22,624 posts)
4. These are beyond a heartfelt tribute
Sun Dec 14, 2025, 11:54 PM
23 hrs ago

I am so glad you made this post.
Her contribution and her belonging here with us are treasured.

Easterncedar

(5,364 posts)
5. Thanks, George McG
Sun Dec 14, 2025, 11:55 PM
23 hrs ago

I had some sweet side conversations with elleng in recent years, and will miss her terribly.

applegrove

(129,804 posts)
6. I'll miss her. When i posted late she was often there.
Sun Dec 14, 2025, 11:57 PM
23 hrs ago

Vibes to her loved ones and anyone else who will miss her.

usonian

(23,048 posts)
17. I think she set it on auto.
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 12:37 AM
22 hrs ago

I got the P1000, having a minor in astronomy, and it was fun to watch her skill level increase.

The Orion photo was ISO 800, f/5, 380mm at 1 second exposure meaning a steady hand or a handrail. I don’t know if she had a tripod, and being frail, a lot of pix were shot through her window.

I don’t think she was into “Settings”. Auto does a great job on Nikons.

Liked her taste in food as well.

We all have so many good things in common. She also made fabulous use of her site, with so many things to see.

We should all relate as warmly and closely to the world as she did.

calimary

(88,763 posts)
18. WUNNNNNNNNDERFUL photos!
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 12:44 AM
22 hrs ago

Thanks for this, George McGovern. It gives us a nice look at elleng's talent with a camera, even if only a few shots. She left us with some really magnificent work.

Gonna miss you, elleng.

niyad

(129,204 posts)
19. And from what I can see, her very last post was in music appreciation
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 12:49 AM
22 hrs ago

last Wednesday, December 10th.

brer cat

(27,313 posts)
24. Thanks for the thread, Allan. I first got to know Ellen on DU
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 01:05 AM
22 hrs ago

because of her photos. She was very talented and had a great eye. We will certainly miss her.

jfz9580m

(16,445 posts)
27. Beautiful
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 02:12 AM
21 hrs ago

She came off as a really sweet lady even though her posts were fairly laconic.
She used to post a pics of a lake by her house I remember. Very unexpected. My mom was the same..didn’t like to talk about illness or much at all.

George McGovern

(10,554 posts)
30. Thank You jfz9580m. It can come as a shock, I think, when a person doesn't like to
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 02:57 AM
20 hrs ago

talk about problems, illnesses etc. Sounds like you have good memories of Ellen.

delisen

(7,188 posts)
29. What a beautiful person. Her posts were so meaningful to me.
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 02:56 AM
20 hrs ago

One person, sharing their thoughts and talents and experiences can be so deeply influential.

mnhtnbb

(33,056 posts)
34. What a lovely tribute!
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 06:53 AM
16 hrs ago

Thanks for putting this together.

I remember when Ellen first moved in to her little river cottage that was a rental on the back of a much larger estate. It was a fabulous location for watching nature and getting sunset shots over the river. Her interests were far and wide, from the view outside her window, to music, movies, and travel.
I was shocked to learn of her death. Just shocked.

George McGovern

(10,554 posts)
39. Me too mnhtnbb. Shocked. We never know from one moment to the next, do we.
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 11:21 AM
12 hrs ago

You are welcome. You have fond memories of Ellen. That's nice.
Thanks for your kind comments.

Diamond_Dog

(39,577 posts)
37. What a lovely tribute, George. TY for putting it together.
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 09:02 AM
14 hrs ago

Ellen did love nature, especially her beloved ospreys.

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