Well, I see this forum as a wonderful place to let other people (and even WORLDWIDE :shock: ) see some of the photos I take which otherwise my better half would see at best and no one else.
I see this as a very good place to learn more about aspects of photography that I have only heard of maybe once when I was little (and have since forgotten), though if I think of darkroom work I must admit I understand next to nothing of what I can read here.
In our attempts to always give constructive critisism, in friendly and helpful tones, I see this as a very good learners' forum, newcomers to the wonderful pasttime of photography can come here, show their work, and learn (provided they are willing to and are not totally full of themselves and above any kind of critique or even critisism with regards to their maybe still in the technically-flawed-snapshot stage).
What I see (with pleasure) is that this photography forum is no elite forum for pro photogs only, or for Camera X using photogs only, who would throw their eyes heavenward and snort at users of a different brand of camera or lenses or who would very clearly look down on the beginner.
What I enjoy very, very, VERY much about this forum is its internationality and the chance to get into touch (via the forum or even in REALITY
*) with so many different people worldwide - of ALL ages!
(* check out my sig for more and then quickly mark that month in your calendar (that you still don't have)).
