FM has provided me with many mentors in my quest to capture one great photo. You certainly are one of them, and I thank your sincerely for your posts. Ordinarily it's not the quantity, but the quality. However in this case, it really is both best wishes- Jim 'Colorado Ferg'.
Thanks for all of your contributions. I really can't and another word to all the fantastic comments. Your time and energy are far above and beyond what anyone could ask for and your lessons have taught myself and a huge number of others.
Always something grand and purely a treat to see the next post! You would think we have bumped into one another somewhere in this darn state!
gregfountain wrote:
Congrats Tim! That's a lot of swell sharing here and I know I have benefitted from many of your posts! And this is an excellent shot!
Herb Houghton wrote:
Congrats on the milestone Tim. I hope to hit half of that 40K eventually That eagle is a great shot, beautiful wing position and clarity.
Super thanks for the nice words Herb and for the tips and advice over the years
Thomas Sanders wrote:
40K posts comprised of caring words and honest helpful critiques to the benefit of so many on this board Tim and I am lucky to count myself among them my friend Not to mention a compilation of some of the finest bird photography on display for us to enjoy and aspire to emulate! Some of my fondest memories in the field are because of you buddy. Even though of late I haven't been able to participate in the way I want to, I know we will create many more such memories in the future.
Thanks for all you do for the board and thrills you give us all with your amazing work Tim, it's an honor to be your friend and fellow junky
Oh yeah....almost forgot..........there are not enough pixels in the Eagle for me to steal and print for my office wall so could you do something about that
Tom you are too kind my friend. We sure have spent a ton of quality time together in pursuit of our quarry. I do hope to pick that up again when time allows. Thanks a ton for the nice words, friendship and the constant need to look over my shoulder If it wasn't the forum we would have never met, that's one of the things that makes this such a great place
Never mind the shortage of pixels, I would rather the chance to shoot these with you again Bro!
Charlie Shugart wrote:
40,000? Wow, that's a significant milestone.
Congratulations.
And congrats on this extraordinary image. It is truly amazing.
Charlie
And I agree with your views about Fred's Forum. The only thing that could be improved would me my photographs- and I can't blame Fred for that .
Charlie
dgdg wrote:
great photo and great to have you here.
I like your perspective on being an FMer for a while and the friends you have met along the way.
40,000? wow.
MaggieBee wrote:
Tim, you have staying power! 40,000 posts is amazing.
Your technical skills are top notch and your passion for photography always, always shines through. Can't wait to see your Botswana images!
Maggie
Wow Maggie, I dragged you out into the open Coming from one of my mentors, who's work I have always admired, those are special words indeed. Thanks Maggie
tfoltz wrote:
Tim, CONGRATULATIONS! 40K that's a milestone http://www.pic4ever.com/images/greenstars.gif
It's been a pleasure to view your images and to have you as a friend and fellow photographer.
Keep up the excellent work my friend
-Tim
Likewise Tim, I have really enjoyed shooting with you and your images. Thank you my friend!
Cincy Bruce wrote:
Congrats Tim!! I am certainly a fan, and a student that has had the opportunity of receiving your input on many occasions. Please do continue to dazzle me with your photos. Thanks Tim.
Bruce
P.S. I enjoy seeing the names from the past. Hi Maggie!
You are too kind Bruce!! Yeah how about the spirits of Fred's past coming out? Got to love that! Thanks!
Conrad Tan wrote:
Wow... 40K!! Congrats on this huge milestone Tim. I am honored to call you a friend and consider you one of the finest photographers as well as one of the most brutally honest critics (which I love) out there. I've enjoyed our many conversations and know I'll enjoy many more over the years. Your tutorials are a testament to just how much you enjoy giving back to the forum, and your photographs continue to inspire me from the first time I ever saw them to now.
Thank you so much Conrad. I can honestly say spending time shooting with you has ALWAYS been a pleasure, you're one hell of a guy. Thanks for stopping by
best wishes- Jim 'Colorado Ferg'. 
That eagle is a great shot, beautiful wing position and clarity.
