It is great fun to celebrate these milestones and give back to this wonderful forum. It is a pleasure to view your favorite images and to share with you.
eyelaser wrote:
It's hard to believe that it's only 10K! But I guess when there's only quality images those linger longer in the memory banks. I remember someone asking about a 300 paired with a 1.4tc and how that would work out....well, it has been a brilliant marriage in your hands. I really know I'm in for a treat when I see your name as the poster....each image is deftly taken and presented.
Your 40 for 10K is a nice retrospective but I can imagine how difficult it must have been to omit so many of your truly great shots especially over the last few years.
My only request is you get to 20K faster!
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I'm not sure it would have made any difference what you had said when I asked for your advice on the 420mm combo... but thanks a ton for the validation.
Yes it was difficult to choose only 40 images, but these are longtime or instant favorites so it was easier than I thought it was going to be. I can't even begin to imagine how tough it would be for you to choose 400 favorites... let alone 40.
Thanks so much for the really generous and kind words my friend, I really appreciate them all. And thank you for being such a valuable member of this community in so many ways, especially your excellent work from Africa, I never get tired of seeing your beautiful big cats. Your consistent ability to make me laugh with your titles, captions, and comments is always great fun.
Thanks so much for the wonderful words BeeBalm, they are greatly appreciated.
I also really appreciate you feeling that I always photograph with love, that's a high compliment and true for all of us who pursue this passion of ours.
Thank you again for enjoying what I love to do.
KCollett wrote:
Congrats on the big post numbers Kirk! A most excellent set. Quite a number of top notch images. Very inspiring. Although it is almost an injustice to say I have favorites in such a strong mix, I will say I love 20, 26, & 34. I would be bragging about those for years!!!
Thanks so much for the very kind and encouraging words Ken, they are greatly appreciated.
Really appreciate the picks too, I always like learning which images touch other photographers.
birdied wrote:
Congratulations Kirk! Your shots have always been an inspiration for me . You make it look so easy and effortless You are always willing to teach and help and I am most grateful.
This is a stunning set . Your skills are it be envied !
Look forward to many more from you.
Birdie
Humble and heartfelt thanks Birdie... your words are so kind and encouraging.
It's been a pleasure to help you in any way that I have... your work is excellent and continues to improve all the time. IMO you have one of the very best eyes for artistic beauty and composition on the forum.
One of my hopes for 2014 is to capture some beautiful Hummingbird images like you do.
harshaj1 wrote:
Awesome set Kirk. Outstanding shots.
Harsha
Thanks so much Harsha, greatly appreciated.
I really miss seeing your always excellent wildlife images... but have really enjoyed your equally excellent landscape work.
surgemaster wrote:
Congratulations,Kirk, not so much for 10,000, but for posting such awesome shots, shown over time. Eye candy. Gives me something to aspire too.
Rex
Humble thanks for your very kind and encouraging words Rex... I really appreciate it.
Philip Ashely wrote:
Congratulations on your 10,000th, I don't comment much here, but all of these images were fantastic enough to get me out of my shell. Really inspiring.
That is the highest compliment you could give me Philip... thank you, and I'm so glad you enjoyed my work.
jfwoodman wrote:
Wonderful set fitting of the milestone, Kirk. Awesome to see your skill development and amazing images chronicled in this set. Way to go!! Here's to the next 10000!
Jim
Greatly appreciate your support and encouraging words Jim... thank you.
a big congrats on 10K.
on 10K posts 
