p.1 #1 · I'd like to say it was a purrrfect year....
but, for many reasons, I decided to stay off social media of all types in 2025. But now and again I end up here and am always happy when I do and see the wonderful images you all produce. 2025 was an interesting year in many respects, some of it good and others pretty awful. I am fortunate to have a great and supportive family and some exceptional friends (you know who you are) that got me through the year.
Hope you enjoy a few from the past year and wish everyone a happy, HEALTHY, and productive 2026.
Eric
p.1 #2 · I'd like to say it was a purrrfect year....
Well looks like your year was not cat-astrophic in any way shape or form
You really have your way with all the furry long tail species! Happy for you that you had such a great 2025, sorry to hear you are not 'social' anymore, many aren't
Tickled that you come here to refresh and share my friend! Not sure how that bird got in the picture but you did it justice My gosh that is some water moving, can't imagine the rush of being there and feeling the power of it. Love what you did with #6
p.1 #7 · I'd like to say it was a purrrfect year....
Karl Witt wrote:
Well looks like your year was not cat-astrophic in any way shape or form
You really have your way with all the furry long tail species! Happy for you that you had such a great 2025, sorry to hear you are not 'social' anymore, many aren't
Tickled that you come here to refresh and share my friend! Not sure how that bird got in the picture but you did it justice My gosh that is some water moving, can't imagine the rush of being there and feeling the power of it. Love what you did with #6
Peace and health to you in 2026
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Thanks Karl. Hope life is treating you well!
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Bobg657 wrote:
What a wonderful set of images, love the snow leopard, giza and company and many others. Hope 2026 turns out well for you!
Bob
Thanks so much Bob.
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louie champan wrote:
Superb set of incredible images Eric. #10 is a killer shot as are of them, but 10 stands out for me.
Thank you Louie, it’s kind of funny that the normal colored leopards are an afterthought at Laikipia. They are so beautiful though and was fortunate to get that one at night.
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morris wrote:
A superb set Eric and I'm hoping your problems are behind you. 9 is unique and while all these images are wonderful, that one is my faverate
Morris
Thanks Morris, just putting one foot in front of the other
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johnohio wrote:
Happy to see you back here. You always have great images to share. Looking forward to to a Happy,Healthy and prosperous 2026 for us all.
Happy NewYears
John
Thanks so much John. I’ll try to be more present.
Eric
p.1 #9 · I'd like to say it was a purrrfect year....
Wonderful set Eric, looks like a great year to me from my 30,000 foot view, and from your pic's. Wonderful set of images to commemorate the year gone by.
On the social media absence... I hear you loud and clear Eric, and I did a very similar thing a few years back, I locked down all my social media accounts, unfriended everyone I didn't know personally, turned off all the feeds and then just stopped checking them unless I got an email saying I needed to respond to someone directly. But for some weird reason, I never considered the forum as true social media... I guess it is because people keep the side-bar stuff to a minimum here and there are no news feeds to contend with other than photo related news. (that or my AdBlock plus is working so well that I'm oblivious, but that still gives same wanted result, heh) Hang in there, I hope 2026 is a banner year for you!
p.1 #11 · I'd like to say it was a purrrfect year....
Pius Sullivan wrote:
Always a pleasure to view your posts, Eric!
The light on the snow leopard is spectacular... GMV
Happy New Year!
Pius
Many thanks Pius. Best to you and your and keep showing us those gorgeous BC owls!!
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Erictator wrote:
Wonderful set Eric, looks like a great year to me from my 30,000 foot view, and from your pic's. Wonderful set of images to commemorate the year gone by.
On the social media absence... I hear you loud and clear Eric, and I did a very similar thing a few years back, I locked down all my social media accounts, unfriended everyone I didn't know personally, turned off all the feeds and then just stopped checking them unless I got an email saying I needed to respond to someone directly. But for some weird reason, I never considered the forum as true social media... I guess it is because people keep the side-bar stuff to a minimum here and there are no news feeds to contend with other than photo related news. (that or my AdBlock plus is working so well that I'm oblivious, but that still gives same wanted result, heh) Hang in there, I hope 2026 is a banner year for you!
Another Eric from another mother ...Show more →
Thanks Eric….social media is a dopamine addiction that’s hard to kick. Cold turkey and time are what’s needed.
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mjgphotoz wrote:
^^^^^^^^^ What they all said, Eric. You have been so blessed to witness and photograph such images!
YGMV.
Mary
Thanks so much for your support and kind words Mary.
Eric
p.1 #15 · I'd like to say it was a purrrfect year....
so sorry that I am late to the party, Eric. Dealing with some family issues annually like every year.
These are delectable. It is such a joy to see your skills and perspective and to meet you in Kenya. Wow, what a joy and surprise it was.
p.1 #16 · I'd like to say it was a purrrfect year....
genefixer wrote:
Ok Eric Seems like you have also been absent from this forum for a bit! You have made a spectacular return I must say and yes not a bad year for you!
best, Mike
Hey Mike! Thanks so much. Yes, I've stepped back from all social media by and large. I might dip my toes in the water just a little bit in the coming months.
Eric
p.1 #17 · I'd like to say it was a purrrfect year....
kdacharya wrote:
so sorry that I am late to the party, Eric. Dealing with some family issues annually like every year.
These are delectable. It is such a joy to see your skills and perspective and to meet you in Kenya. Wow, what a joy and surprise it was.
Hey KD....thanks....so weird to be in the middle of the African savanna and unexpectedly hear your name called from a neighboring vehicle. So happy to have seen you and shared the Giza experience.
Your images were outstanding and you TOW win so well deserved.
My gosh that is some water moving, can't imagine the rush of being there and feeling the power of it. Love what you did with #6 
