20,000 frigging posts!!!!

HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
edited March 28, 2011 in Wildlife
When I retired a few years back folks said that I would be bored and wouldn't have anything to do. :rofl

Then Andy asked me to mod at this thing called Dgrin. The pay was right (nothing) and the hours were flexible. So why not? :dunno

I started out with the D100 and the Nikon 80-400 VR
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Moved up to the D2H
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The D200
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The D2X
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the D300
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The D3
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Coming soon some pics from my brand new D3s

I hosted the Merritt Island shoots for 5 years and got to meet and shoot with a bunch of Dgrinners
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I was promised a toaster and/or a black Smugmug hat when I hit 20,000 posts but I'm still waiting for my swag. :cry

Oh well, maybe I'll get it when I hit 30,000 which should be soon unless I get that life thing I keep hearing about.
Harry
http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited March 20, 2011
    One Black Smuggy hat, coming up! clap.gif

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    Andy

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 20, 2011
    :yikes I remember how cold that day was.

    Thanks for that hat, now where's my toaster?
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • davevdavev Registered Users Posts: 3,118 Major grins
    edited March 20, 2011
    Congrat's Harry.

    Stay away from that life thing ... it's scary.
    dave.

    Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.
  • Jack'll doJack'll do Registered Users Posts: 2,977 Major grins
    edited March 20, 2011
    What a milestone Harry. These examples really show that you are a master of your art. bowdown.gifbow I've been away from dgrin for awhile and was wondering if you are still doing the Merrit Island photo shoots.
    jrg.smugmug.com

    Jack
    (My real name is John but Jack'll do)
  • ashruggedashrugged Registered Users Posts: 345 Major grins
    edited March 20, 2011
    well done, I hope to see another 20,000.
    Robert

    http://rckimaging.smugmug.com/
  • ZanottiZanotti Registered Users Posts: 1,411 Major grins
    edited March 20, 2011
    Congrats Harry
    Harry B:

    I have enjoyed all 20,000 and was honored to attend one Florida shoot!

    Some of my favorite shots come from that shoot, and there was not enough time to shoot or talk to the "Master of Merritt Island"

    Some Chimps I met along the way:



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    You know, although I only attended one, I always enjoyed that they took place. Any chance of reviving them in the future?

    Congrats, and here's to 20,000 more!

    Z
    It is the purpose of life that each of us strives to become actually what he is potentially. We should be obsessed with stretching towards that goal through the world we inhabit.
  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited March 20, 2011
    Wow, Harry, you ARE the master. Those are just fabulous photos in every regard. Congratulations, and thank you for all the coaching. Best, Pam
  • IcebearIcebear Registered Users Posts: 4,015 Major grins
    edited March 20, 2011
    bowdown.gifbowbowdown.gif
    John :
    Natural selection is responsible for every living thing that exists.
    D3s, D500, D5300, and way more glass than the wife knows about.
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 20, 2011
    Zanotti wrote: »
    Harry B:

    I have enjoyed all 20,000 and was honored to attend one Florida shoot!

    Some of my favorite shots come from that shoot, and there was not enough time to shoot or talk to the "Master or Merritt Island"

    Some Chimps I met along the way:

    You know, although I only attended one, I always enjoyed that they took place. Any chance of reviving them in the future?

    Congrats, and here's to 20,000 more!

    Z

    Thanks Z. I would love to revive the MI shoots but unless a miracle occurs and our County Commissioners' brains start to work again it ain't possible.

    They cut the wetlands road funds by a third ($20,000). In the past when it rained they would work on the roads immediately and the wetlands would be open to cars within a day. Now with the cuts they just close down the place until it dries out so one drizzle can shut the place down for an entire week.

    I just can't have shoooters come in from as far away as London and British Columbia w/o some assurance that the main shooting locale will be open. The ironic thing is that the MI shoots brought on an average a little bit more than $20,000 into the county.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,133 moderator
    edited March 20, 2011
    Congratulations Harry. We're surely blessed to have you aboard. thumb.gifthumbclap.gif
    ziggy53
    Moderator of the Cameras and Accessories forums
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 20, 2011
    davev wrote: »
    Congrat's Harry.

    Stay away from that life thing ... it's scary.

    Thanks Dave and I try very hard at not getting a life.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • JimW396JimW396 Registered Users Posts: 64 Big grins
    edited March 21, 2011
    Congratulations Harry. Thank you very much for being a true inspiration. Your photos always make me say "Wow!"
    Jim Wilkinson
    www.WaterIslandPhotos.com
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 21, 2011
    Jack'll do wrote: »
    What a milestone Harry. These examples really show that you are a master of your art. bowdown.gifbow I've been away from dgrin for awhile and was wondering if you are still doing the Merrit Island photo shoots.

    Thanks Jack, its great having you back.

    My reply to Z above explains the status of the MI Shoots.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited March 21, 2011
    20,014 (as of this posting) motor mouth!!!rolleyes1.gif

    Here's to at least double that. beer.gif
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited March 21, 2011
    Congrats, Harry! That is a lot of photos, and comments!
    Glenn

    My website | NANPA Member
  • NorthernFocusNorthernFocus Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited March 22, 2011
    Not to pop your bubble, Harry, but I'd suggest you've found that life thing...ne_nau.gif Keep 'em coming. You give us all a goal to shoot for thumb.gif
    Dan

    My Photo Gallery:Northern Focus Photography
    I wish I was half the man that my dog thinks I am...
  • EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
    edited March 22, 2011
    Congratulations - I hope you get more than a hat! :D It was interesting to read your 'growth' chart (cameras). You are an inspiration to me and I hope one day I could get just one wildlife photo that I could put next to yours.iloveyou.gif
    ~AnnaMaria~ My little life in God's big universe
  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited March 22, 2011
    " cough coughcoughpostwhorecough cough" Excuse me...battling the flu. Big congrats Harry. A job well done and done well for a long time. Keep 'em coming. " cough cough coughpostwhoremastercough cough"
    Mike McCarthy

    "Osprey Whisperer"

    OspreyWhisperer.com
  • bgarlandbgarland Registered Users Posts: 761 Major grins
    edited March 22, 2011
    Congratulations. wings.gif

    But where are all your truly special squirrel photos? rolleyes1.gif


    :deadhorse
    Brad

    http://bgarland.smugmug.com/
  • BendrBendr Registered Users Posts: 665 Major grins
    edited March 23, 2011
    congrats! and here's to many more! Keep em coming!
    http://bendr.smugmug.com
  • jeff lapointjeff lapoint Registered Users Posts: 1,228 Major grins
    edited March 23, 2011
    Congrats dude. Here's to 20K more (may be next week at your rate )
    www.lapiz007.smugmug.com


  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 23, 2011
    ashrugged wrote: »
    well done, I hope to see another 20,000.


    Thanks Robert and if you hang around a few months you will probably catch the next 20,000.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 23, 2011
    PGM wrote: »
    Wow, Harry, you ARE the master. Those are just fabulous photos in every regard. Congratulations, and thank you for all the coaching. Best, Pam

    Thanks Pam and considering all the coaching I've received in the past its only fair to pass it on.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 24, 2011
    Icebear wrote: »
    bowdown.gifbowbowdown.gif

    :curtsey
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 24, 2011
    ziggy53 wrote: »
    Congratulations Harry. We're surely blessed to have you aboard. thumb.gifthumbclap.gif

    Thanks Ziggy and right now the vote appears to be 50% for blessed and 50% for afflicted.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 24, 2011
    JimW396 wrote: »
    Congratulations Harry. Thank you very much for being a true inspiration. Your photos always make me say "Wow!"

    Thanks for those very kind words Jim.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 24, 2011
    Ric Grupe wrote: »
    20,014 (as of this posting) motor mouth!!!rolleyes1.gif

    Here's to at least double that. beer.gif

    This makes 20,036 so 40,000 can't be that far ahead.

    Thanks Ric
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 26, 2011
    NorthernFocus wrote: »
    Not to pop your bubble, Harry, but I'd suggest you've found that life thing...ne_nau.gif Keep 'em coming. You give us all a goal to shoot for thumb.gif


    Thanks Dan but I'm not sure i have the time for this life thingie. :D
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 26, 2011
    raptorcaptor wrote: »
    Congrats, Harry! That is a lot of photos, and comments!
    Eia wrote: »
    Congratulations - I hope you get more than a hat! :D It was interesting to read your 'growth' chart (cameras). You are an inspiration to me and I hope one day I could get just one wildlife photo that I could put next to yours.iloveyou.gif
    Bendr wrote: »
    congrats! and here's to many more! Keep em coming!
    jeff lapoint wrote: »
    Congrats dude. Here's to 20K more (may be next week at your rate )


    Thanks y'all for the kind comments.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • ranran Registered Users Posts: 193 Major grins
    edited March 26, 2011
    What I can I say you've led the way.
    thanks Randall
    Randall -FINE ART : FOR OFFICE AND HOME
    branhamphoto.com
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