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I just wanted to say a big thank you to all cameralabs. When I look back at the past year photography has played a big part in it and this forum has been a big part of my photography.

Good internet forums can be amazing things. I find the way folks are more than prepared to share knowledge, experience, opinion and advice freely and without condition a truly uplifting thing. Its everything thats good about the human condition imo.

I only brought my DSLR in April but since then have learnt so much. This forum has been a place to ask daft questions and get sensible answers even when new members keep asking the same questions over and over again. Also reading posts on cameras I wont own, styles of photography I havent tried and experiences that members have had has increased my background knowledge invaluably while entertaining me at work!

Participating in the 'On Assignments' topics has been challenging and fun and increased my learning curve significantly.

So firstly thank you to Gordon and the moderators for keeping things up and running. Its your friendly, enthusiastic, tolerant and sensible approach that sets the tone here. I've run forums in the past and know it can be a faff sometimes. Your time and efforts are certainly appreciated by this forum user.

Secondly thank you to all the members here, the big posters and the lurkers, the pro's and the amateurs and everyone in between. I've learnt so much from you and been inspired by your images time and time again.

I'm a big believer in what goes around comes around and everyone here has earn't a fantastic 2012 in my opinion.

Happy New Year, I hope 2012 brings you everything you deserve.

Ian

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Canon EOS 550D (with Magic Lantern)
18mm - 135mm Kit Lens, 50mm f1.8, Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
430EX II Flash with Phottix Strato Wireless Tigger Set
Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 with 496 Ball Head. Gorilla Pod SLR
Canon Powershot A720IS with CHDK and intervalometer script. Pentax Optio W90

My Blog - http://www.ianganderton.wordpress.com

Happy New Year to everybody here at Camera Labs!

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Gear: Nikon D80, 18-105mm, 35mm F/1.8, 85mm F/1.8, SB-600
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I second that Ian. I found you all in early '11 when I was settled to purchase a camera but was still in Afghanistan. I had learned so much from just listing to you all, I was helping a friend who had a camera shipped to Afghanistan and didn't know what he was doing.

Thanks Cameralabs, I hope everyone has a safe and happy new year!!

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Mike "The Squirrel"
Canon 550D | Canon EF 35mm 1:2 | Canon 50 f/1.8 II | Sigma 18-125mm DC OS | Tamron SP 70-300mm Di VC USD | Canon 430EX II
Military Issued Canon 40D | Canon 55-250mm IS

Happy New Year to All Cameralabers!

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Happy New Year to all! It's been a joy to be part of this forum in 2011

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Canon DSLRs: 5D Mark III, 7D
Canon lenses: 17-40/4L, 24-105/4L, 24/1.4L II, 50/1.4, 85/1.8, 100/2.8L Macro, 70-200/2.8L IS, 100-400L
Other stuff: Canon 580 EX II, Canon 430EX II, Velbon Sherpa 600R
Apple: MacBook Pro 15", iMac 27", iPad III, iPhone 4S, Apple TV

My deviantART

Happy New Year everyone!

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Wishing everyone a happy, healthy & prosperous 2012.

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Nikon D700 & D7100 bodies + Nikkor 300mm F2.8 VR11, 1.7TC, 50mm F1.4G, 16-35mm f/4G VR, 105 F2.8 VR macro, 70-300mm lenses. A couple of filters, Giotto tripod & ballhead. Lowepro Slingshot 302 AW

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oldcarlos/

Happy New Year to everyone!

Very kind words! It's great to have you all here and to maintain a friendly, helpful forum!

Amen, Ian. I, too, am thankful for this place, and am personally grateful to Gordon, the moderators, and the members for a truly place to read and learn.

Happy and Safe New Year to all!

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Canon 7D/5D/40D/1D2N; Nikon F6, FM3A, & Coolpix A; Canon 40mm Pancake, 135L, 50L, 35L, pre-II 50mm 1.8, 100mm 2.8L Macro, 10-22mm EF-S, 28-135 EF, 400mm 5.6L; Nikkor 50mm 1.2 AI-S, 50mm 1.4G, 50mm 1.8D, 16mm 2.8D Fisheye, 180mm 2.8D, 100-300mm 5.6 AI-S; Tokina 17mm & 100mm 2.8 Macro

Happy new year to everyone!

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I take pictures so quickly, my highschool was "Continuous High".

Well said Ian. Happy New Year everyone!