Wow. I am pretty excited.

[Maestro]

The Photo Editor of Birder's World magazine just contacted me. He wants to feature me in the Field Craft section of the magazine. This is where the magazine features amateur bird photographers. The first photographer comes out in the December 2008 edition and mine will come out in the February 2009 edition. I think I will be the third one featured. I'm stoked. I do not get paid, but it is a nice recognition. One of my photos will be featured along with some bio info and technicals about the photo/equipment/bird knowledge that lead to the photo. I will keep you guys informed.

[Blue_In_AK]

1. Congratulations! That's fantastic.

You do take such wonderful bird photos. I'm glad you're getting some recognition.

[Maestro]

4. Thanks so much Blue.

I'm humbled, really.

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

2. that could be a lot of fun

you could tell them you take all your pictures with, oh, say a Pratika LB2 and a 62mm lens. this allows you the freedom to fly up to the birds and get close

[Maestro]

10. I should get a whole story if I could take up close

bird pics with that classic camera.

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

12. that was my first camera

you callin me old, mister?

[Maestro]

13. No, no, I am sure you used it as a hand me down

from someone who had used it a long, long, time ago before that! :) But heck, the first camera I messed around with was an old Nikon 35mm that my dad bought in Japan when he was on cruise in '71 I think.

[Richard D]

3. Congratulations!

I highly admire your photos.

[Maestro]

11. You're very kind.

Thank you

[CC]

5. Careful Maestro...

it might eventually lead to paying photos and you wouldn't want that kind of stress. :)


Congrats and much deserved honor.:bounce: Make sure you get yourself an extra copy to keep safe and one to flip through. Please remind us all when so somehow we can get our hands on a copy too. And though kidding on your being careful stuff like that can lead to photo sales. Make sure you include your smugmug site in your bio.

[Maestro]

16. It might be nice to have a few more sales to add to the three

I have already sold. :rofl: Thanks CC. It is fun. I should hear by tomorrow what photo they want to use.

[CC]

19. It takes time.

If you are able to get you site in your bio then the birders will go look and pass it along. That word of mouth can be slow but it does snowball. Then again if you are anything like me you take them because you want to and any sales are a very happy bonus. I knew I would sale pics taken for people (portraits, wedding etc.) but the thrill is always better when it is another photo that is bought out of the blue. Not many of those but every one counts.

[SpookyCat]

6. WOW!!! That's wonderful!

Let us know when it comes out and how we can get a copy!

:-)

[Maestro]

17. It should be out in Jan. as the Feb 2009 issue

I honestly have never seen it on the stands. I am sure it is there. I bet you should be able to find a copy at major bookstores. Thanks

[JeffR]

7. That is very cool, Maestro.

Congratulations!

:toast:

[Maestro]

22. Thanks JeffR

It was unexpected and a nice surprise.

[intheflow]

8. If anyone deserves this, it's you.

Your bird shots are just gorgeous! Congratulations! :bounce:

[Maestro]

23. Thank you for the kind words.

:hug:

[livvy]

9. Well-deserved recognition! Congrats!

Do remind us when the issue comes out. I'm sure we can hunt down a copy in our local bookstores. I look forward to seeing it!

:applause:

[Maestro]

24. I sure will remind you.

Thank you

[jhain]

14. Amateur??

Did you guys see he said "Amateur"???


WOooooooo HOOOO, about time!!

[Maestro]

25. Oh I would love to be a pro

some day and ditch my day job. :)

[Eurobabe]

15. Hearty Congrats Maestro!!

:applause: :applause:

You are definitely 'da Bird Man.' I can't think of anyone who has more patience, a better eye, and fantastic ability to capture the essence of our feathered friends on film/digital. (wow, saying film is like saying vinyl records!)

Maybe you can scan in the pages for those of us who won't be able to see the magazine "in the flesh?" I am so proud of you!!

:toast: :toast:

[Maestro]

26. Thanks 48

I moved from having a odd picture here and there in their eNewsletter to the actual print magazine. It is a nice progression. Thanks again.

[blueraven95]

18. congratulation!!

you certainly deserve it!

[Maestro]

27. Many thanks blueraven95

The recognition is quite nice.

[ElsewheresDaughter]

20. Birders World is very very fortunate!

You are the Maestro!!!

:toast: :toast: :toast:

:loveya: your work

[Maestro]

28. Thank you ElsewheresDaughter

Hopefully the digital pics will transfer to print nicely.

[priller]

21. That's great news!

The first of many to come, I'm sure.

[Maestro]

29. Thank you priller

That would be nice to see more in print.

[Maestro]

30. Update

I just found out that the magazine is going to print one of my Mississippi Kite images. This one in fact: