• Photos

  • Level

  • Score

Adios

© Steve M. Harrington

Adios

Uploaded: February 07, 2012

Description

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40

Comments

Steve M. Harrington February 07, 2012

After seven years at BP I am leaving. I cut my digital teeth on this site and have much to be thankful for. The advice from fellow members and the exchange of ideas have helped me to become the photographer I am today. Sadly, I have also found growing frustrations in recent years, particularly in the arbitrary and haphazard distribution of EPs. Seeing quality work by many being passed over, and learning of the damage that did to their vision, has convinced me it is time to move on.

More than anything I will miss all the friends I have made here. Their generosity of spirit has moved me more often than I can count. Some have changed my life. I will never forget you. Your influence will appear in every new image I create. #1441857

Michelle Alton February 07, 2012

I wish you well, Steve. You will be missed. Those of us who stay do so for the reasons that you cite--the comraderie, the friendship, and the learning we gain and impart to one another. Just that seems worth the membership.

Adios. #9970257

Steve M. Harrington February 07, 2012

Thank you so much, Michelle! I will sorely miss that camaraderie. I wish you all the best.
Steve #9970269

Jeana Clark February 07, 2012


This is One Beautiful Imgage Steve!

Your talent will surely be missed within this site Steve! You are a very creative and talented photographer!
I, too, have been having thoughts of departing from BP....I guess like Michelle stated, it's the friendships that keep me here. I have many times been disillusioned(sp) and discouraged recently and wonder if I should move on as well. I feel that every photographer is an artist. What we take a photo of is what we SEE, what we VISION, what we CREATE and what we want to SHARE with others, as an expression of ourselves, so to speak. It's a shame that Thousands of talented people put their hopes into receiving that recogniton, only to end up feeling like they have failed at an art that they've put their heart and souls into. My commenting on others' images has decreased by quite alot as those same frustrations loom within me as well, that I can barely bring myself to submit any images at all. My desire seems to be fading, and yet, I feel as though I'm at a crossroads and have no idea which way to go from here. I have learned a great deal from members within BetterPhoto and I will always have that knowledge with me, just as you do! Your work is worthy of having an EP, Finalist and Winner underneath each image you submit...Your work worthy of hanging on walls around the world!

Good Luck To You Steve!
I hope to see your work around the web!

~J~
#9970739

Steve M. Harrington February 07, 2012

Thank you so much for your kind words Jeana! I sure hope you continue to pursue your photography. Believe in your vision! Good luck to you too.
Steve #9970786

Cecil Whitt February 08, 2012

A wonderful image and point of view. Expanding light for you in your adventures, c. #9970917

Steve M. Harrington February 08, 2012

Thank you, Cecil! You are one of the friends who truly made a difference. Your work has been inspirational for me, your guidance invaluable. I wish you fine light...you know what to do with it like few others.
Steve #9971043

Nancy Marie Ricketts February 08, 2012

Sorry to see you go, Steve. You inspire me with your work, and the comments you give that inspire us to keep shooting. I especially remember your comments to me about a photo I took of an antique camera, which I'm sure helped in that photo being chosen for Digital Darkroom newsletter.

Please let us know where you land out there on the WWW, so we can support you in your future endevours. You will be sorely missed. #9972474

Gina Cormier February 09, 2012

Bye Steve! I wish you luck! #9973268

Steve M. Harrington February 09, 2012

Thank you very much for your good wishes. I am selling my images on Fine Art America with some pleasing success. I wish you both the very best...
Steve #9973600

Carol Flisak level-classic February 13, 2012

Another beautiful image, Steve. I wish you the best on your continued photographic journey. I will miss your creative contributions and your supportive feedback. May the wind be at your back! #9981246

Steve M. Harrington February 13, 2012

Thanks so much, Carol! I am shooting in New Orleans right now and the wind is warming and at my back.:). I wish you warm and wonderful light.
Steve #9981260

Aernout Zevenbergen February 19, 2012

Maybe the person doing the editor's pick ought to look beyond HDR...? That seems to be a near-guaranteed approach for getting an EP :-) Which I think is a petty. #9990015

To discuss, first log in or sign up (buttons are at top center of page).

Get Constructive Critiques

Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.


 

Did You Know?

Discussions by Category: You can view photo discussions on various themes in the Community > Photo Discussions section of the site.

BetterPhoto Websites: If you see an orange website link directly under the photographer's name, it's totally okay. It's not spam. The reason: BetterPhoto is the one that offers these personal photography websites. We are supporting our clients with those links.

Unavailable EXIF: If there is no other information but 'Unavailable' in the EXIF (meaning no EXIF data exists with the photo), the 'Unavailable' blurb is not displayed. If there is any info, it shows. Many photos have the EXIF stripped out when people modify the image and resave it, before uploading.


 

The following truth is one of the core philosophies of BetterPhoto:

I hear, I forget.
I see, I remember.
I do, I understand.

You learn by doing. Take your next online photography class.

2

You & 2

Love It!

BetterPhoto.com Editor's Pick


Copyright for this photo belongs solely to Steve M. Harrington.
Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer.
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.