Originally posted by normhead Parallax says he's a good guy. I'm willing to take his word for it. But, I just have other things I'd rather do,
Having read a lot of both of your posts over the past few years, I have formed the opinion that you are both good guys. Different in your approach to things, but both good.
I have enjoyed what each of you bring to the various conversations here at Pentax Forum - insights, wisdom, humour, squirrel logic (more Rupert I think) and just some good old photography discussions.
We are just coming into spring here in NZ, life is looking up the weather is getting warmer. I am getting out more and taking photos as I walk about, which I enjoy and it gets me out of work mode. You must be heading towards fall in the US and Canada - all that fantastic colour, and great photo opportunities.
Plenty of opportunities to enjoy what nature brings us, enjoy whatever photo gear we are using - from smartphone to DSLR and anything in between - my opinion is that it doesn't really matter in any objective analysis. I think what matters is taking photos, observing light, creating memories of friends, family and nature - what we see, feel and want to record.
I have just helped bury my wife's older brother, who a couple of weeks ago unexpectedly died of a major heart attack at age 53. It has given me pause to consider, yet again, what is important in life and what isn't. All I end up with is make the most of each day you get given - to enjoy life, to work at what you are good at, to learn, to love, to spend time with friends, colleagues, family. For me personally photography as a hobby is part of that.
Sorry, a bit long all this - what I am trying to say is there is so much good to enjoy in life, and it is ok not to agree with people on occasion, but at the end of the day you are both good guys, you both contribute heaps, and you both enjoy your photography, and I reckon you actually have a lot more in common than what separates you.
Enjoy your day - it is now 20 minutes past midnight here, and I have plenty of work on tomorrow
Ross