2000 posts and i'm just warming up

[SusanH1970]

Vin, that is so cool! It actually DOES look like a painting...well done!

DPS would not be the same without you, and I for one am grateful for your friendship. Congrats on 2000, and I'm looking forward to the next few thousand from you!

It's been so much fun watching you grow as a photographer. You're never afraid to try something new and to keep learning. You know I always enjoy your beautiful work. You've also been so encouraging to me and many others. Your comments are always so well-thought out, truthful, and kind - which makes you an asset to this forum!

Hugs!

[Vinam]

Originally Posted by Keenlearner

Well Vin, first of all, Congratulations on your 2000th post! and a great post at that...love it. "I will be around for a long time and your all stuck with me," GREAT! I'm so pleased that you are not jumping ship at this point. LOL I so admire your work and have learnt a lot by just observing...keep them coming.

thank you Pauline, you give me a great compliment by letting me know I might inspire and pass on some of the things I've learned, it's really what makes the wheels of DPS keep rolling, it is after all just a community of like minded folks, so thank you very much.

Originally Posted by Desert Rose

Nice work Vin! Congratulations on 2000th!

Thanks you DR, I appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Chewys Dad

Congratulations on 2000 posts Vin! I always look forward to your posts and look forward to many more. Great Art Work to celebrate your 2000th.
Thanks for sharing this
Michael.

thank you Micheal.. that makes both of us, I always look forawrd to your posts and comments on mine... your a good friend to have and an awesome photographer who like me, takes alot of risks.. I hold a lot of repsect for you for trying new stuff out of the comfort zone. I'm glad ya like the flower !

Originally Posted by JodyGall

Congrats on 2000! This is absolutely beautiful! I look forward to many more

thank you Jody.. I thought it came out pretty good... painting isn;t for everyone, but I like it and I own the original so I'm allowed lol

Originally Posted by plangereis

Hi Vin. Congratulations on your 2,00th post. You have definitely put up some great shots on DPS, and it was nice to see you getting into more pp. I love this flower you di with the tablet. I am thinking of getting one, but more for teaching reasons, although it would also be good for masking in post as well. Take care.

thanks you Plang, I really enjoy sharing some of what I've been doing, sometimes it's not what people would expect ( I don;t always share my best shots of the day ) I like pushing myself and challenges , it makes me get better, I'm glad you appreciate that type of approach.. I really like my tablet , I don;t use it for everything.. but just the pressure control on the healing or history brush makes a huge different in control ..

I bought a small bamboo, was around $120.00US .. and I think it was well worth the money, blocking and masking are also alot easier once you get used to it.

Originally Posted by DRs

What an art. very stunning shot. grats on your 2k post.

thank much DR .. I'm really glad ya like it .. I hope to be celebrating my 20k post in a few years !!

Originally Posted by pjflan7

I am glad to be stuck with you. You are branching out in several directions now and you obviously are quite stimulated by pushing your boundaries. I am greatly interested in where you will go with it all by this time next year.......Congrats on your 2000!

thank you Patrick my Good Buddy, yeah, I'm stimulated all right !! .. the pressure of getting a dozen or so really good photos from the wedding has forced me to finally address my lack of real editing and I know I have a long way to go before I get professional results, I'm gonna keep working on them until I'm happy.

next year ? I'll get some of the fall foilage I missed with all this inside computer work lol

Originally Posted by leonaashlee

Hi Vin...congrats of 2,000! I am willing to be stuck with you....for however long it is. We do share a passion...and it's a great one...shared by many. Here's to you, my friend,

thank you Leona, always quick with a kind comment, your a great friend and I appreciate the time you spend viewing and leaving a note on my posts, I've watch you grow in leaps and bounds in the last few months and that's just as enjoyable then when I share something. So yeah, we got some passion alright !!

Originally Posted by mykayak

Your picture of rose has a focus problem.
I'm sure you can change that

Well thank you Kayak, I would assume you were kidding, however

here's one slightly more in focus

Originally Posted by mstark70

So glad you are warmed up now! This is beautiful I love it! Congrats on 2000! I am also not on here as much I used to be I still like to pop in and see what everyone is up to. I will always look for you when I do! Take care and I look forward to your next milestone!

Hiyas Michele, I know what you mean, I just don't have time like I used to..but long as we stop by and take a look, share a shot when we can and take a look at the posts.. we stay alive in DPS .. quality over quanity , it's great to see your name again /bighug

Originally Posted by Angelb

A big congratulations on reaching 2000 post Vin. I love what you have done with the dahlia the painted look really suits it. I have enjoyed viewing your photos and appreciate your kind encouraging comments you have left on my post. I look forward to seeing many more from you my friend.

thank you Angela, you already know how I really enjoy your wonderful talent with the camera.. I always enjoy your comments and we've developed a great friendship and mutual appreciation for what we do , what could be better for two photogs ! /bighug

Originally Posted by beachcomber

Extremely talented, willing to try anything, enthusiastic, energentic, tenacious and persistent.... but thats enough about me.

Vin, it's my great pleasure to know you and count you as a friend. We've critiqued each others work enough to know we'll neither of us be totally satisfied, as we strive for continuing development and improvement and those even better results.
I also know you for all of the above, plus you are knowldgeable, capable, generous and supportive of others, your work as always beautifully crafted and presented and then freely given, congratulations on 2000 posts, well done mate

It feels like it was only yesterday when we arrived here. how could I EVER forget the old boats in the marsh shots... the wind generators the first time I saw them ... a simple seagull shot at such a perspective it left me thinking " whay the hell didn't I think of that ? ".. And then, the written word were added and thank goodness it's never competition or I could never keep up. You have pushed me to " think " and not just react with my lense and I OWE you more then I could ever repay for showing me the poetry of photography.

And your soooo humble about it all, " I just do my thing Vin , it's really nothing much at all " and you are so wrong, a few well chosen words attached to a well thought out simple and elegant image becomes so much more.. I LOVE what you do Bud, and I love our friendship and I appreciate all of it.

Originally Posted by Hayward Taylor

congratulations - vin

thank you Big Brother .. I don't have to saything, cause we both know

Originally Posted by jakethepig

Vin, Bro, so many congratulations from me buddy, I can't begin to tell you how much your friendship has meant to me. You were one of my first friends on here along with Steve. It is an honour to call Vin Amerosa my great friend from across the pond. I'll treasure your friendship forever Vin...

Dave.

Dave !! .. I had to wait a few weeks to post anything while you recovered, I didn;t want you to miss my 2000th lol !! yep, we were all DPS rookies back then, and I have fond memories of our early contributions. Man have we grown, eye's wide open now.. searching for that unseen shot. I will never forget the Fern growing out of the red brick wall ... it had a profound effect on how I look for shots now.

And I also remember your advice when I was stressing over ( oh I can;t even remember what it was ) .. " Vin, just relax, take your time, there's no rush and you'll get it " Steve has taught me to " think " and you have taught me to remember why I love photography, because it feeds the need to create and I have to create.

When you've regained some strenght and feeling better, the rest of DPS who aren't aware of just how good you are at it, will learn why I call you the " Florist " because although Jake can shoot anything.. very few can match his flower images on a consistent basis.

I almost lost my mate and my eyes water just typing this, I am SOOO happy your gonna be ok and will soon be back behind the lense, I still have more to learn about floral shooting !!

Originally Posted by Preacherman

Hi Vin. I have been watching you with interest over the short time I have been here. I am learning from everyone and esp. you. Congrats on 2000, and if this is "warming up", can't wait till you get hot man. PAUL

thank you Preach, the best compliment I can get is that someone learned something or was inspired to try something I've shared. You pay me a great honor by your kinds words. Now I could be totally wrong, but next spring when my beloved Osprey return , your gonna see me get HOT, because there is nothing I love more then sit on my little camping chair with my long lense on the camera and my ipod playing music while I watch my favorite subjects ... so wait till spring and Vin's gonna heat up !

[Vinam]

Originally Posted by dvetter

Very nice work here, very creative! Congrats on your 2000 post it is a good one.
Duane

thanks very much Duane, I'm really glad you like the flower, paintings are not always appreciated ( you runied a good photo ) But I like them when done well and alot of other members here are into them, I apprecited your kind words

Originally Posted by SoxAddict

Lovely work!

thank you Sox ! I'm glad you like it and I really wish the Red Sox were playing the Mets in the world series and the Yankees and Philly were sitting at hone watching !!

Originally Posted by Fred flyfisher

Stuck? Nah.... It's always a pleasure seeing your work and reading your posts Vin. Congrats on 2000 my friend and what a beautiful image to celibrate with.

Thanks very much Fred..I try to keep the posts interesting and add a little something to this place.. your always very supportive and I appreciate the friendship we've formed very much.

Originally Posted by fstopMike

What is in a number? Well, really....nothing in and of itself. Certainly not bragging rights, someone will always have more. Rather, it marks time. Time to stop and reflect on friendships made, passions shared, advice given, a community of like-minded individuals, and to say thanks. I appreciate what I've learned from your many posts and your comments and kind encouragement to push my photography to new levels. So Vin, celebrate that number, count them, and cherish each and every one for the richness it adds, and ignore the naysayers....I personally, look forward to being a small part of your next 2,000!

thank you Mike.. your corect, it's just a number and I don't put too much value on a milestone of the number of posts... but we always do something special for them so I felt compelled. I've had the pleasure of walking the path with you, watching you grow and improve and try new things and I really enjoy our friendship, We are quite similar in our approach to reaching and enhancing our images, I really enjoy the poems you write and your nikki sue posts, you keep it light and fun and are always humble. I happen to think you have an outstnading eye for forming shots, but I know you will never find the " one " shot, because we are alike in many ways, so we keep searching anyway !

And we share our results regardless of the fact it might not be the best shot taken that day, but it's most interesting and better to share will fellow photogs then what might feed our ego for a few hours. I have alot of respect for you and the courage you show in some of your posts and for a buncha old farts we can light it up Bud !

Originally Posted by SusanH1970

Vin, that is so cool! It actually DOES look like a painting...well done!

DPS would not be the same without you, and I for one am grateful for your friendship. Congrats on 2000, and I'm looking forward to the next few thousand from you!

It's been so much fun watching you grow as a photographer. You're never afraid to try something new and to keep learning. You know I always enjoy your beautiful work. You've also been so encouraging to me and many others. Your comments are always so well-thought out, truthful, and kind - which makes you an asset to this forum!

Hugs!

Susan, my little sister, the one who had the guts to just go for it and do what alot of us think about " maybe I could go pro someday " .. We've both took different trails on the path, I looked for nature and you searched for natural lit portraits and now we're walking again together , up a few levels from when we started.

I don;t have to ramble about our bond we've formed, the mutual respect we share, you've taught me, I've taught you .. it's awesome to think where we started and where we are headed. Thanks so much for everything

/Big Bear Hug !


thanks everyone, it really means alot to read such warm and thoughtful comments, it fills the tank

Vin

[jack russell]

really interesting share Vin .. great way to stand out as you celebrate your milestone .. congrat's ..