Wow! Has it been that long already?

Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

04/29/2006 04:37:36 PM · #1

I just received this notice on my homepage.

Has it been almost a year already? It's amazing how over the past year I have amassed such a wonderful knowledge base as well as good friends here on DPC.

30,000+ views in one year
5,934 Forum posts
144 times selected as a favorite photographer
484 photos faved by other users
74 challenges entered
2,300+ comments made
15,000+ votes cast
An interview which was a first for me
20+ fellow DPCers met for GTGs

A friend of mine suggested that I should take a look at this website as she had been a member for quite some time. She said that she thoroughly enjoys the camaraderie and knowledge trade on this site. After a few weeks of "snooping" around, I succumbed and bought my membership. I thought that $25 wasn't much and even if I didn't participate too much, I would have taken something from this site. So I gave it a try.

After my first challenge entry, I was hooked. In the past year, I have seen my skills blossom thanks to everyone who has actively participated on this site.

I would like to think that I have been a staple in this wonderful community and will hopefully continue for more years to come.

In that time, I have seen my fair share of mishaps and low averaging scores. I was thrilled on my second entry that I placed fourth, only to get a DQ. My first DQ was tough but "mk" definitely helped me out a lot. I thank her for that and will always will. But it turned out my entry seemed like a "fluke" a bit of luck if you will as more low averaging scores filled my profile page. But I never really did give up and strived to learn from the ones who excel on this site. Thanks to the help from all of you, I have improved my photographic skills and developed friendships along the way as well. I have always said that without everyone on this site, I will have never improved. For that, I am forever grateful to all of you.

It has been a tough road to improvement but one that I most enjoyed taking. The comment trades we've all participated in are wonderful. I truly enjoy comments that are critical and points issues that I most often overlook.

From my initial passison of architectural photography, I have spread out my wings and tried a variety of different facets in photography from studio setups to portrait photos. These mini-duels we have every now and then are great in trying to achieve a higher learning base and in the process improving the way one composes and displays their images. There are far too many people to thank in my recent development. I am sure that you know who you are and for that I thank you.

I have seen my photos improve dramatically as testament to these images. Here are some of my first images here on DPC.

And with the help from all of you, I have developed and strengthened my skills.

We've all shared in laughter and at times, in tears with all our dear friends. I hope to continue to share those moments with all of you as I look forward to another great year on this wonderful site.

Thank you everyone.

Cheers,

Rikki

Message edited by author 2006-04-29 16:52:25.

MrHllywd07

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

04/29/2006 04:40:28 PM · #2

You have excellent work! I just got my first membership today, so I am not a freeloader anymore.

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

04/29/2006 04:44:37 PM · #3

Only been a year?
Seems longer. Congrats on your acheivements - you have really come a long way in a short time Rikki!

Got one too btw.

Message edited by author 2006-04-29 16:57:46.

hanneke

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

04/29/2006 04:48:27 PM · #4

wow Rikki! great job man, keep on going!
whatcha gonna do? renew? ;)

(Brad, linkie no workie)

edit: SUCCESS: Rikki has been added to your favorites list. :)

Message edited by author 2006-04-29 16:51:02.

fotomann_forever

04/29/2006 04:58:17 PM · #5

Get back to commenting you slacker :-P

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

04/29/2006 04:58:43 PM · #6

Originally posted by biteme:

(Brad, linkie no workie)

oops.
But then again at my age, lotta' things not workie...

Cam

Sony DSC-F717

04/29/2006 05:12:21 PM · #7

Rikki, you are quite impressive. You have a great eye and take fabulous shots.

And Brad you are not going anywhere, except the next challenge. :)

alfresco

Nikon D700

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

04/29/2006 05:17:03 PM · #8

wtg Rikki, your accolades are well deserved!

I recently got notice as well, although mine looked a little different:

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II

04/29/2006 05:43:25 PM · #9

Hey congrasts on your first year...I hope your second year gives you double the rewards as the first.

pacpinto

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

04/29/2006 05:48:15 PM · #10

Originally posted by alfresco:

wtg Rikki, your accolades are well deserved!

I recently got notice as well, although mine looked a little different:

:(

LOL I think I will get one of these too! :-)

LalliSig

Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital

04/29/2006 05:51:49 PM · #11

Originally posted by Rikki:

5,934 Forum posts

DUDE!!! 5.934 posts in one year???? ThatÂ´s almost 20 a day! Makes me suspicious if you are a vampire and have to stay in all day with nothing better to do :P Hehehehe :)

Hope you renew your membership buddy, wouldnÂ´t be as much fun here without you ;)

sherpet

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

04/29/2006 06:28:17 PM · #12

CONGRATULATIONS.....I already have you as a FAVORITE.....

I not only think of you as a favorite, but also a MENTOR as well.....

You have to be an inspirarion to everyone re personality, friendship, encouraging award, challenge commmenter and voter, clown, surporter, stirrer, professionalism, teacher, fun guy, loyal, ratbag, sharer, and many others that I cannot think of right now, except "mentor" to many.....

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

04/29/2006 08:00:42 PM · #13

thanks guys ;)

@ Larus: I guess I'm a vampire. Night owl :)
@Shez: I am "ratbag" ... hehehehehe... thanks :)
@JP: doh!

Rikki

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

04/29/2006 09:18:29 PM · #14

Originally posted by Larus:

Originally posted by Rikki:
5,934 Forum posts

DUDE!!! 5.934 posts in one year???? ThatÂ´s almost 20 a day! Makes me suspicious if you are a vampire and have to stay in all day with nothing better to do :P Hehehehe :)

Hope you renew your membership buddy, wouldnÂ´t be as much fun here without you ;)

Ah, hell... I'll admit he's a vampire, sure, but 6,000 posts in a year is a measly 500 a month. If Rikki wants to rank in the big time (and we all know he does) he needs to take a gander at yours truly: 11,290 posts in 16 months, or 700-odd a month. He may be able to out-ribbon me (in fact, he clearly is able to) but so far he can't out-talk me :-)

All kidding aside, I have often marveled as this typhoon-of-energy swirled among us, because HE keeps a full-time job, and I'M retired...

Is it really only a year, Rikki? It seems like forever to me...

R.

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

04/29/2006 09:35:25 PM · #15

Happy anniversary Rikki! Keep up the good work; You are an inspiration!

By the way, you can quit improving now ;)

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/30/2006 01:33:03 AM · #16

Thanks guys ;)

Yeah Bear, I'm not a night owl as you are :P I don't think you sleep right? I mean, you're pactically glued to your PC :) And yeah, most of my posts have been after I come home which is usually at around 8pm :) Now what does that say about me? Hmmmmm...

:)

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

04/30/2006 01:43:34 AM · #17

Way to go there, Rikki. Mom always liked you better. :)

pidge

Canon EOS-7D Mark II

04/30/2006 01:48:18 AM · #18

COUCHMATE!!!

Well, you seem to not be my couchmate anymore since you started hogging all the ribbons :P It's been great watching your photography evolve, and seeing you here in the forums. Here's to another year!

I'll be right on the couch, where I've always been :D

fotomann_forever

04/30/2006 01:56:03 AM · #19

Get back to commenting Rikki... you don't have time for petty breaks :-P

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

04/30/2006 01:57:39 AM · #20

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

Get back to commenting Rikki... you don't have time for petty breaks :-P

hehehe ;) like i said, i comment and keep getting buried :(

fotomann_forever

04/30/2006 02:00:21 AM · #21

Originally posted by Rikki:

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Get back to commenting Rikki... you don't have time for petty breaks :-P

hehehe ;) like i said, i comment and keep getting buried :(

Run through my portfolio if ya want, I have about 100 to spare :-)

alexgarcia

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

04/30/2006 03:32:34 AM · #22

Are you actually renewing? Are you sure? Aren't you going to let us mortals have any chance to win??? LOL.
Just kidding. I think you're one of the (many) great photogs here. But photog in the wide way: you make wonderful pics, you give many comments in challenges, you participate in comments exchanges, you post, and post and post (even if you don't arrive to big Bear numbers)...
By the way, you were not in my faves, and you're now.
Keep going.

Ã�lex.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

04/30/2006 04:38:31 AM · #23

Originally posted by Rikki:

Sure I sleep; just not all that much at night sometimes. I'll go to bed at 7 AM and sleep 'til noon, say. I'll sleep for a couple hours after dinner, often. Then wake up and come back out here. I get a heck of a lot more work done at night than in the daytime. Middle of the day is no good for shooting, and the skylight BLASTS this desk with light and makes editing tough, so it's a good time to sleep. Wake up noonish, walk dog, eat, wander in, and I'm off to the races.

Unless I'm out shooting; and I can monitor the light from my desk...

R.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

04/30/2006 04:40:26 AM · #24

Originally posted by alexgarcia:

He's gonna catch me in no time. I'm justraffing on him. And MY numbers pale beside people like GeneralIE, Jutilda, lots of people. I think, anyway. I've never really checked... Regardless, Rikki's a Percheron among men, he hauls heavy freight in these parts.

R.

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