Excellent collection of bird pics.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh,,, thanks for adding me too AL!!! Great job on yur Fotki Forum Article!!! And I found the pic of the frog... go to comments!!! '-))) Gary

Hello, Thank you for being so understanding of my advice. If you don't mind me being forward again, I have a suspicion that you are one of those very talented people that often doubts their own ability. It may be the reason such reach the heights they do, always struggling for perfection and never realising just how high they reach. Take it from me, having perused your site (and I'm certain to be one of many thousands), you are an exceptionally good photographer. I am sure to visit your site on many occasions in the future.
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Peter,

You are probably right. I am not one of those people who walks out of WalMart and likes every print from the roll. I can find defects in every image I have ever taken.

I am fairly certain about my limited talent. After all, my motto is: "Whatever I lack in ability, I make up in equipment."

Now I want to go visit your photos.

Al Perry

Hi Al,

I'm just heading out, the images you posted are superb, I can't get over the vibrant colours exploding in that photo of the frog, what an amazing critter! A great contribution mate, thanks.

Peter
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Peter,

Thanks for your help and encouragement with the forum. Great idea of yours. Have a great day.

By the way, no saturation of any kind on tree frog. This guy is just naturally colorful.

Al Perry

Hello AL!!! You are so right!!! Thanks for your input on this People Pix forum... http://forum.fotki.com/fotkicom/11728432511/fotkins-collective-wisdom/wqwdrkgrsg/
I agree with what you said as well... Since there is not a polaroid to hand out I give my card with web address so they can check online to see their picture... It is amazing how even in remote areas people will have an e-mail address and a computer somewhere in the town they can use... I found this true in Costa Rica, Cambodia, Thailand, Romania, etc... and it still surprises me to get an email from a indigenous person of a third world country emailing me asking for the link!!! Cheers!!! Gary

PS... You have the coolest Avatar,,, always like seeing it as I travel about in Fotki!!!

PS2... I just added you to my friends list... hope that's ok... should have done that long ago,,, kinda gets outta hand after awhile!!! Anyway,,, Best Wishes!!! Gary

Al,

You're a very humble man. Do you mind if I brag on you in a post to your post with the following info:

http://www.imagesforconservation.org/protour/perry.html

The PDF file, your article on Shooting the Competitive Photo Contest: Images for Conservation Fund (ICF) First Contest 2006

http://www.naturescapes.net/062006/ap0606.htm

http://www.naturescapes.net/covers/062006.htm

Slideshow of 176 images367 Mb file) http://alperry.com/files/ICF.zip

I think it's inspiring to see what can be achieved by someone who is committed to the task. It would also be great if you'd consider pasting a few pics into the post (using the Share Photo feature under the images in your albums)

Peter
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Peter,

Since my stuff is already public, I am pleased to share it.

You can be my agent any day.

Before you told me, I didn't know how to insert photos inside the forum you set up, but I will give it a try.

Al Perry

Gidday Al,

You're the best wildlife photographer I know, would you mind posting a basic "How To Photograph Wildlife" or "Birds" in the new Collective Wisdom section in the blog? It would be a real asset to the fotki community and I would love to hear your thoughts.

http://forum.fotki.com/fotkicom/11728432511/fotkins-collective-wisdom/

Peter
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Peter,

Flattery will get you your wish. I can only offer tips for beginning nature photographers because I am still an amateur myself.

Al Perry

I wish you'd been here (Avon, IN) today. You'd have gotten great shots of wave upon wave of sandhills migrating northwest. It was great weather for flying and they took advantage of it.
You have some wonderful photos posted. Thanks.

That's great Al,

I'll look forwards to charting your progress through the ranks!!

Peter

PS I'll enter one too to see if I can keep within 4 or 5 pages of you in the scoring!!

Gidday Al,

How's things? There's a contest coming up that has your name all over it.

Our Feathered Friends - Birds
Submit photos of the birds, pets, domestic or wild, in the natural environment. Only pictures of natural and alive birds are accepted. It would be nice (but not obligatory) if you supply your photo with the bird's breed name and a short story.
The subject for this contest was suggested by Whitman's Images.

Submission starts March 13, 09:00 and ends March 20, 09:00
Voting starts March 20, 10:00 and ends March 27, 10:00
Winners will be announced shortly after voting ends.

Please enter, you'd have to be a shoe in!

Peter

hi,

great pictures from your sierra album

jerry

Hi Al. Wonderful site. I really enjoyed it. Keep up the good work.

tom

Al...I enjoyed your Teton and Yellowstone National Park album. Some very nice shots in there.

Mike

great photos. Love the bird album. Trust ok added you on Friends, so I can come back and look at more, when not so rushed.
Happy New Year to you

Merry Xmas to you and your family.

http://public.fotki.com/andrejj/miscellaneous/seasons_greetings/xmascard.html

Sending wishes for a wonderful and joyous holiday season - Happy New Year too

Hugs from CT
Susi

http://public.fotki.com/susi484/most_recent_photos_taken/happy-holidays-to-a/

hallo AL:
http://public.fotki.com/trishv/christmas-2006/copyofsunrise0181.html

All my best..
~trish~

Merry Christmas Al,

This year I made a short Christmas video. You’re on Part 1

http://video.fotki.com/Pedro23/18498/

This is part two if you want a peek:

http://video.fotki.com/Pedro23/18499/

Cheers

Peter

A Christmas wish from me to you!
http://public.fotki.com/viviane/christmas-cards/snow030305006.html

Al,

Wherever the idea comes from I love it, thanks again!

Peter