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ecameronphotography.com - Errick L. Cameron

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Congratulations Jim!


 
 
25 Years and you have a lot to be proud of! I and others would like to personally congratulate you for your dream, efforts, and 25 years of making photography more fun as we have all graced your path here in BetterPhoto.com.
I hope others will add their salutations here in this post. Please feel free to add your personal anecdote or commemorative photo here.
Again, Thank You Jim! and congratulations on this mile stone!


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February 18, 2021

 
christinegreenspanphotos.com - Christine Greenspan

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  Big congratulations, Jim! I joined in 2009, and it's been nothing but great! I learned so much from the courses, all the fantastic members, and you! I'm constantly challenged and inspired. Very best wishes to you for this wonderful milestone! Here's to 25 more!


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February 18, 2021

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Congratulations Jim! You have really created and fostered a wonderful photo-sharing community where people draw inspiration from each and every day. We are always learning something new from fellow members, we get to see the world from many unique perspectives, the "Contest Recognition badges", and probably most importantly the friendships made with people we otherwise never would have known. Thank You!! 


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February 19, 2021

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Congratulations Jim. You should be very proud of what you have achieved with BetterPhoto. I joined in 2007 and have learned so much from your books, teaching and the other members. I have made friendships from people all over the world. Keep up the great work and God Bless you!


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February 19, 2021

 
- Janet Criswell

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  Congratulations, Jim! You've created a wonderful group where everyone is kind and encouraging! No need to fear rude comments here, only learning and friendship. I've been a member since 2005, thoroughly enjoyed the courses I've taken and love the contest each month as it gives me a reason to keep shooting. Here's to many more years of BP!


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February 19, 2021

 
- Dee Langevin

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  Congratulations Jim on 25 years of BetterPhoto! What a remarkable achievement of which you can be very proud. Thank you for your efforts, your encouragement and for creating a warm and encouraging environment for photographers in which to learn and grow. I've been a member since 2005 and am looking forward to many more happy years with BetterPhoto!


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February 19, 2021

 
- Gerda Grice

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  Congratulations, Jim, on this 25th anniversary. You've built a site where we can share our work and see the wonderful images of other photo enthusiasts from all over the world, many of whom have now become our friends. It's also always a thrill to receive an "Editor's Choice" badge and a even bigger one to receive a Finalist or Winner badge in the Contest.

Thanks for all your work and best wishes for many more happy anniversaries of BetterPhoto!


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February 19, 2021

 
- Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

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  Congratulations Jim on the 25th anniversary and thank you very much for keeping this wonderful site working. I am grateful for have had the opportunity to meet you and many wonderful friends that share the passion for photography.


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February 19, 2021

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Huge CONGRATZ to you Jim on BP’s Silver Jubilee.
Thank you Errick for being thoughtful to start this post.
I am happy to acknowledge with pride that most of whatever I have learnt about photography is due to BetterPhoto platform. Not only it has become a pleasant part of my life over the years but like so many others here I have been fortunate to make great friendships.
I wish you all the best in further and do hope to be congratulating you on BP’s Golden Jubilee.
Thanks again.


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February 19, 2021

 
thejpalzpics.com - Jacquie Palazzolo

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  Awe!! I love this, Erick!

Congratulations, Jim on 25 years. Thanks for building this and for your devotion to making BetterPhoto a great place to meet photographers and share our work! It has been a part of my life for over 15 years! Glad to be here and celebrate with you and everyone else!


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February 19, 2021

 
- Bob D. Hall

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  Jim, this is wonderful to celebrate with you your 25 years of such a wonderful site. Your hard work has given many artist an outlet for their creations. I have been with you since 2002 and I want to congratulate and thank you!


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February 19, 2021

 
- Sherry Stricklin Boles

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  Congratulations on 25 years!! BP gave me a place to share my photos, develop my skills, receive some recognition, admire the photos of others and meet some great people. Thank you for all that you do for the photography community!!


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February 19, 2021

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Jim, congratulations on 25 years of BP. I've been here since 2005 and It influenced my photography in a big way. Thank you and godspeed.


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February 19, 2021

 

Sharon Day
  Big congratulations, Jim! What an accomplishment! I joined in 2004, I think. I've always loved the fact BetterPhoto is family friendly. I hope you continue another 25 years although I won't be around LOL.


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February 19, 2021

 
- Monica Mermoz

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  Many congratulations Jim on these 25 years of BP. You've built a great photo sharing website, and I really appreciate the effort to keep the monthly contest up to high quality standards.
Well done!!


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February 19, 2021

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Wow, 25 years! Congratulations Jim.


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February 19, 2021

 
- Bob Cournoyer

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  Happy Anniversary, Jim! I've learned tons over the years with BP classes, and your advise. I also enjoyed, when you were in the Pacific Northwest, going to your yearly photo conferences, Tulip Tromps, etc. Keep up the EXCELLENT WORK.... :-)


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February 19, 2021

 
- Bob Cournoyer

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  Almost forgot....Have a cold beer for me... ;-)


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February 19, 2021

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  Happy 25th anniversary, Jim!! I've been here since 2001 and have enjoyed every minute of it. It is my "go to" place every morning I have met so many wonderful people here at BetterPhoto and some I have had a chance to meet personally. Thanks for all of the fun times I've had and hope to have in the years to come!


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February 19, 2021

 

Leslie Carson Wolfe
  Congratulations, Jim, on 25 years of encouraging a love for seeing the beautiful and extraordinary in the world around us and sharing it. Thank you! And congratulations to everyone for being part of building BetterPhoto’s great community! I first uploaded a photo here in 2006, a 35 mm image, and just think how much has changed in this art since then! One of my favorite memories here was taking Mr. Smiley/Happy on a photo shoot in Kansas City, uploading pictures from those adventures, then mailing him on to the next person. And I have seen thousands of amazing images here, from all parts of the world! Thank you again, Jim, and everyone!


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February 20, 2021

 
elitephotographicimages.net - Robert/Donna Green

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Congratulations!!! Jim


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February 20, 2021

 
- Ed Lauderdale

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  Congratulations on a wonderful achievement, Jim!!!! Thanks for providing us all with a fantastic place for venting our photographic genius :-) :-)!!! It's been great fun to watch so many expand their skills and for me to learn from them. Iron sharpens iron and your the chief Iron!! Thanks again!!


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February 20, 2021

 
- Guy D. Biechele

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  Congratulations, Jim! BetterPhoto has been a great space for learning and inspiration over the years. It has personally helped my photography grow and always been a fun place to interact with other photographers. I want to thank you for your vision and for creating this inclusive, supportive and creative space.


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February 21, 2021

 
- Joanna Kovalcsik

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February 21, 2021

 
- Joanna Kovalcsik

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  Happy 25th Anniversary, Jim. I will be forever grateful to BP. Thank you for a great place to share this wonderful hobby. I wish you and all the BP members many more years of creativity and fun right here at BetterPhoto.com!!


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February 21, 2021

 
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February 21, 2021

 
- Natasha Pliss

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  Happy 25th, Jim! What would I do without you?! 11 years of beauty, new knowledge, meeting wonderful think-alike people and friendly competition. At difficult times I come to this site to get away from that all. Best of luck and many more more years of great success!!


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February 21, 2021

 
terrykorpelaphotography.com - Terry Korpela

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  Congratulations for 25 Jim!


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February 21, 2021

 
- LJ Corliss

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  Many congratulations Jim and BetterPhoto on 25 years :)


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February 22, 2021

 
BetterPhotoJim.com - Jim Miotke

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  Hi LJ, Terry, Natasha, Robert, Joanna, Guy, Ed, Leslie, Terry, Bob, Lindley, Monica, Sharon, Bojan, Sherry, Jacquie, Bob, Usman, Amalia, Gerda, Dee, Janet, Tammy, Jeff, Chris, and Errick!

Thank you so much. I really appreciate you and all the kindness and camaraderie you bring to BetterPhoto.

Who would have thought that posting ten tips on photography would have led to this amazing community!

And in many ways, this is just the beginning!

Here's to making great memories (and photographing them).

Can't wait to get together (at least virtually for now).

Cheers my friends :-)


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February 22, 2021

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Congratulations Jim on 25 yrs. of teaching Photography here at Better Photo! This site was the best spot for me to land at for my budding interest in photography! You and the folks here have been an amazing help to me with support and interest in my work! As a ring-leader :-) you are one of the best and this platform has educated me in photography and has introduced me to amazing friends who have seen me through thick and thin! God bless you Jim for your strength in caring your vision and plans through! Glad to be on the receiving end! Joannie


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February 22, 2021

 
- Dayna Cain

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  Jim, you have no idea glad I am to have found BP a few years ago. Such an amazing place you have created for us all. You have created a community for people all over the world to come together and share their common bond. BP feels like home to me. Congratulations on 25 years and many more to come!


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February 23, 2021

 
- Ken Smith

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BetterPhoto.com Editor's Pick  
Collage of Friends
Collage of Friends
Resubmitted for Celebration theme.

When I first joined BP, the mini-pics were just portals to a bunch of impersonal pictures. Over time, I've had the pleasure of getting to know people. Some I've gotten to know real well; others, mostly thru a handful of mutual comments on our pictures.

Now when I see a mini-pic, I don't just see pictures. I see people. And I see a human spirit. I've met single folks, married, divorced, and widowed. I've met people that are struggling financially, that have survived cancer, that have cancer, and that have battled neurological diseases. But you'd never know it by looking at their mini-pics. I've gotten far more photo tips/techniques from BP folks versus what I've given back.


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Ken Smith

 
 
Congrats, Jim. I've always attributed my love and enthusiasm for photography, to you and BetterPhoto. I joined BP in 2005 and learned a lot from the site. And I have long-lasting friendships from my involvement with BP. In the ever-changing landscape of social media, you've kept the site going for many, many years. Kudos to you!.


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February 26, 2021

 
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