Hi everyone. I've been lurking here for several years and now have a little more time and would like to contribute and learn more from the BPN community. I am a native Minnesotan from the Lake Wobegon area (really :o) who just returned to MN after 24 years in the Navy and a really nice pre-retirement job in Naples FL that did not quite work out. I still consider Naples my home and get down as often as possible. I've been interested in photography for many years and started getting serious aboput 15 years ago. I shoot wildlife and birds with Canon gear. I love to combine photography with travel. I have even had the luck to take one of Art's SWFL IPTs several years ago. Still one of my best learing experiences. I'm looking forward to posting images and becoming active on the site
Michael, welcome to BPN. I think I've already seen you posting in the ETL forum - looking forward to more! Let us know if you have any questions and be sure to check out the educational forums for great photography tips. Lake Wobegon you say? My parents are huge fans of Garrison Keillor so I've been hearing about your neck of the woods for years now. My sister is up in Minnesota right now as well.
Welcome to BPN Michael!! Sounds like you have a real passion for wildlife photography...can't wait to see what you will offer us:) Critique is a great way to learn, so don't be shy in that aspect too!
Hi Micheal and welcome here. I remember the name but you do not look like your avatar so I cannot place the face :) If you get back to Florida real quick you can catch me speak at the FCCC event in Naples on the 7th :)
thanks BTW for your kind words.
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