I just want to give a big shoutout to all the members here. I’m genuinely impressed by the quality of the photos in this forum. Almost everything is captured with great care, thoughtfully composed, skillfully edited, and beautifully presented.
That has sadly become rare these days. On the internet, probably 95, maybe even 99 percent of images are quick snapshots without much photographic passion behind them. Many people just want to show where they are. Weather, framing, light – it often doesn’t matter.
That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but in the flood of images we face every day, it becomes harder and harder to find the true gems. Photos that contain more than just a passing thought – sometimes hours, often days, occasionally even months of work and emotion.
So I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for making this place different. Thank you for sharing images that deserve more than a fleeting glance.
Because a good photo doesn’t just show what was – it shows what was felt.
Could not have said this any more elegantly or thoughtfully than you Stefan. I agree 100%.
The photographers here on FM are great teachers of our trade! I have learned so very much from them in my many years here.
When I first "lurked" here, I was very intimidated! I was still shooting film.
I bought a Canon 20D to begin my digital journey and that progression has been greatly influenced by the remarks, posts and dialogue of members!
I also will offer up a big THANKS to all the members here and to Fred for maintaining a super website!
Dan
