To the GREAT Talent on the Forum!

benjikan · 11-24-2008, 01:05 PM

I hope you don't mind my positive rant here, but when I was with Canon and saw the images by the photographers on the Canon Forums, the quality didn't come close to what appears here. I am so often awe struck by the quality and artfulness of the images posted on the Pentax Forum.

What an incredibly talented group of artistic photographers.

Bravo and my Fond and Best Wishes to All for this incredible Forum!

Ben

ftpaddict · 11-24-2008, 01:29 PM

I agree. I don't post here as much as I'd like to, but I've seen plenty of talent here. Too many to name.

Syb · 11-24-2008, 01:38 PM

Thanks. It is hard to keep up the quality of my work, but you are very kind to acknowledge it.

krypticide · 11-24-2008, 02:42 PM

Average level of pictures here is amazing. And benjikan, you certainly are one of the best with what you do!

Venturi · 11-24-2008, 03:15 PM

Originally posted by krypticide

Average level of pictures here is amazing.

My deepest apologies for dragging the average down whenever I post my photos. :ugh:

I have to say though that the level of skill and art displayed by the members' work here inspires, challenges and frustrates me to keep striving get even just a little bit better with every click of the shutter. And shear volume of sage advice freely given to anyone who is willing to listen and learn by the veterans, who could just as easily keep their hard earned knowledge to themselves, is frankly just plain awesome.

Tom S. · 11-24-2008, 03:53 PM

Originally posted by Venturi

My deepest apologies for dragging the average down whenever I post my photos. :ugh:

I'm with you. Mom always said I could serve as a bad example...

Damn Brit · 11-24-2008, 04:04 PM

That's good to hear coming from you Ben, thanks on behalf of all of us.
Not only are there great photographers on this forum, there are a lot of really good people also.
And this is definitely the best forum.

Last edited by Damn Brit; 11-24-2008 at 06:15 PM.

Wombat · 11-24-2008, 10:16 PM

Looking at the size and colour of the font you used, Ben, that came straight from the heart and I fully agree with you. It's what finally swayed me to go Pentax. I thought I knew a fair bit about photography when I joined, but I soon reached for a pin to prick that little bubble of ego. Now I'm enjoying learning all over again. And the companionship is truly wonderful.

dazman · 11-25-2008, 01:40 AM

Originally posted by benjikan

I am so often awe struck by the quality and artfulness of the images posted on the Pentax Forum.

What an incredibly talented group of artistic photographers.

Bravo and my Fond and Best Wishes to All for this incredible Forum!

Ben

I agree 100%. Round of applause for everyone

Mike Cash · 11-25-2008, 04:48 AM

I have no idea yet what it is that I do, but if I ever figure it out I aspire to be the Benjamin Kanarek or Marc Langille of it. Having truly talented folks like those and many other of our friends around certainly gives the rest of us inspiration, without which mere know-how (which we also get in abundance here) would be pretty useless.

daacon · 11-25-2008, 05:53 AM

Thanks Ben and everyone else - Your talent while not really my cup of tea so to speak I can and do still apprecaite it.

I have not been in the (D)SLR world long but when I see what can be done with a great camera, great glass , cheap glass I know it comes down to talent and I know some of that technique can be learned, which gives me hope.

There is no shortage of talent and helpfulness on this forum and kudos to all. A lot of us have seen people on this forum go from recreational shooters of a flower to professional photographers and they still hang around, that speaks volumes to me about their talent and them as a person.

roentarre · 11-25-2008, 06:48 AM

Ben, you are really nice to do this. I often pick new ideas from the post pic section and the level of work there is outstanding.

It would be great to see more of your posting there too

I am backing off my own photo posts as their quality is going down the hill as suggested by my friends. The standard of the posting is getting quite high that some people like me are staying away from it

bnishanth · 11-25-2008, 07:02 AM

Great people, great forum, great pictures and one bloody great equipment..

Cheers everyone..!!
Nish

vievetrick · 11-25-2008, 07:08 AM

I always catch these threads after all the good stuff was said.

I agree with you all and Ben thanks ( I am sure you were talking about someone else

) I always find inpiration here in the pages. I have not been shooting much lately, kind of in a funk. But I am always looking here and know if I ask I can get help on what ever topic.

SO thanks Ben for the kind words for the group.

MRRiley · 11-25-2008, 07:45 AM

You and me both Pat... LOL Yep, Thanks for the kudos Ben. It does mean a lot to many of us that you are free with advise and feedback. Doubt you'd find many Canon pros sullying themselves by participating in a forum like this.

And kudos to all of the great photographers here on PF. Even as one of the "old dogs," I'm constantly learning something new or being challanged to improve my photography!

11-24-2008, 01:05 PM	#1
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	To the GREAT Talent on the Forum! I hope you don't mind my positive rant here, but when I was with Canon and saw the images by the photographers on the Canon Forums, the quality didn't come close to what appears here. I am so often awe struck by the quality and artfulness of the images posted on the Pentax Forum. What an incredibly talented group of artistic photographers. Bravo and my Fond and Best Wishes to All for this incredible Forum! Ben

11-25-2008, 07:45 AM	#15
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	You and me both Pat... LOL Yep, Thanks for the kudos Ben. It does mean a lot to many of us that you are free with advise and feedback. Doubt you'd find many Canon pros sullying themselves by participating in a forum like this. And kudos to all of the great photographers here on PF. Even as one of the "old dogs," I'm constantly learning something new or being challanged to improve my photography! Last edited by MRRiley; 11-26-2008 at 07:58 AM.

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ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	I agree. I don't post here as much as I'd like to, but I've seen plenty of talent here. Too many to name.

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Syb Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Utrecht, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,221	Thanks. It is hard to keep up the quality of my work, but you are very kind to acknowledge it.

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krypticide Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Average level of pictures here is amazing. And benjikan, you certainly are one of the best with what you do!

11-24-2008, 03:15 PM	#5
Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	Originally posted by krypticide Average level of pictures here is amazing. My deepest apologies for dragging the average down whenever I post my photos. :ugh: I have to say though that the level of skill and art displayed by the members' work here inspires, challenges and frustrates me to keep striving get even just a little bit better with every click of the shutter. And shear volume of sage advice freely given to anyone who is willing to listen and learn by the veterans, who could just as easily keep their hard earned knowledge to themselves, is frankly just plain awesome.

11-24-2008, 03:53 PM	#6
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	Originally posted by Venturi My deepest apologies for dragging the average down whenever I post my photos. :ugh: I'm with you. Mom always said I could serve as a bad example...

11-24-2008, 04:04 PM	#7
Damn Brit Guest	That's good to hear coming from you Ben, thanks on behalf of all of us. Not only are there great photographers on this forum, there are a lot of really good people also. And this is definitely the best forum. Last edited by Damn Brit; 11-24-2008 at 06:15 PM.

11-24-2008, 10:16 PM	#8
Wombat Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 901	Looking at the size and colour of the font you used, Ben, that came straight from the heart and I fully agree with you. It's what finally swayed me to go Pentax. I thought I knew a fair bit about photography when I joined, but I soon reached for a pin to prick that little bubble of ego. Now I'm enjoying learning all over again. And the companionship is truly wonderful.

11-25-2008, 01:40 AM	#9
dazman Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,949	Originally posted by benjikan I am so often awe struck by the quality and artfulness of the images posted on the Pentax Forum. What an incredibly talented group of artistic photographers. Bravo and my Fond and Best Wishes to All for this incredible Forum! Ben I agree 100%. Round of applause for everyone

11-25-2008, 04:48 AM	#10
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	I have no idea yet what it is that I do, but if I ever figure it out I aspire to be the Benjamin Kanarek or Marc Langille of it. Having truly talented folks like those and many other of our friends around certainly gives the rest of us inspiration, without which mere know-how (which we also get in abundance here) would be pretty useless.

11-25-2008, 05:53 AM	#11
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Thanks Ben and everyone else - Your talent while not really my cup of tea so to speak I can and do still apprecaite it. I have not been in the (D)SLR world long but when I see what can be done with a great camera, great glass , cheap glass I know it comes down to talent and I know some of that technique can be learned, which gives me hope. There is no shortage of talent and helpfulness on this forum and kudos to all. A lot of us have seen people on this forum go from recreational shooters of a flower to professional photographers and they still hang around, that speaks volumes to me about their talent and them as a person.

11-25-2008, 06:48 AM	#12
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Ben, you are really nice to do this. I often pick new ideas from the post pic section and the level of work there is outstanding. It would be great to see more of your posting there too I am backing off my own photo posts as their quality is going down the hill as suggested by my friends. The standard of the posting is getting quite high that some people like me are staying away from it

11-25-2008, 07:02 AM	#13
bnishanth Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 223	Great people, great forum, great pictures and one bloody great equipment.. Cheers everyone..!! Nish

11-25-2008, 07:08 AM	#14
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	I always catch these threads after all the good stuff was said. I agree with you all and Ben thanks ( I am sure you were talking about someone else ) I always find inpiration here in the pages. I have not been shooting much lately, kind of in a funk. But I am always looking here and know if I ask I can get help on what ever topic. SO thanks Ben for the kind words for the group.