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scubadaddy · 11th of August 2010 (Wed)

Sticky?

ThruMyLens · 11th of August 2010 (Wed)

Wow this is highly informative. I am glad I stumbled upon this. A bookmark for sure!

I second a sticky!

CyberDyneSystems · 12th of August 2010 (Thu)

I am thoroughly impressed,. I've only looked at a few subjects thus far, but I went straight to some of the subject matter that tends to result in pages of debate here on the forum to see how it has been covered. Feeling some what expert on what terms are the most accurate, the least likely to ignore a factor that will in fact leave questions, and I have to say, the work is very well worded, and relayed in a way that one would have to work hard to come out with more questions.

A valuable resource indeed.

minh2pac · 12th of August 2010 (Thu)

stickyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Lester Wareham · 13th of August 2010 (Fri)

That's a lot of work, a PDF version might be a good idea, a lot easier for me to find the time to read it.

Wounderfuly illustrated too!

scatdog · 13th of August 2010 (Fri)

This is a fantastic piece of work, thank you for sharing it!

CyberDyneSystems · 13th of August 2010 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by scubadaddy

Sticky?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThruMyLens

Wow this is highly informative. I am glad I stumbled upon this. A bookmark for sure!

I second a sticky!

Quote:

Originally Posted by minh2pac

stickyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

O-kay o-kay o-kay!!!

The post had already been linked in the Birding Faq sticky thread, which all of you demanding stickiesd I assume have read? right? RIGHT?

If not do so!

Anyway, we can stick this as a temporary one for some time as well.

CyberDyneSystems · 16th of August 2010 (Mon)

See. this is why it's no good to stick things, they disappear at the top and no one reads them anymore

All kinds of replies and views,

Stick!

... chirp chirp chirp...

bmajoros · 17th of August 2010 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberDyneSystems

See. this is why it's no good to stick things, they disappear at the top and no one reads them anymore

All kinds of replies and views,

Stick!

... chirp chirp chirp...

Thanks CDS for the sticky! I've just added a new thread requesting comments on two new chapters that I added this week, so hopefully this will attract some more attention from those who ignore stickies!

Many thanks,
-Bill M.

Kiwikat · 23rd of August 2010 (Mon)

Very cool! Thanks for making it available to us.

A PDF version would be cool, even if it had to be purchased. It could be updated as often as the online version as well. Maybe a way to raise some funds?

hasherd · 14th of September 2010 (Tue)

Excellent information here. Very well done and many thanks for all your diligent work.

Diamond Lil · 23rd of September 2010 (Thu)

Oh my! I have my reading cut out for me. The work I've seen already makes this a must read. Thank you very, very much!

bmajoros · 23rd of September 2010 (Thu)

I just want to thank you all for the very positive comments -- your supportive feedback is what has most inspired me to continue developing and now maintaining this free resource. Rest assured that I view this current edition as a mere starting point. Hopefully I'll have time in the near future to incorporate the many suggestions I've been receiving offline from readers, and at some point to extend and enhance the content and format. Please email me directly if you have suggestions or find any errors. My email address is: bmajoros@duke.edu. Thanks again!

pbelarge · 23rd of September 2010 (Thu)

Bill
I am not a birder, but decided to take a look at this work.
It is a comprehensive, easy to read, beautiful to the eye work of art/science. I can only imagine how you felt when you first stood at the base of the mountain getting ready to ascend the task.
Excellent, and I plan on reading every page, as there is more here than just for birders.
Thank you for the effort put forth.

Don1 · 3rd of October 2010 (Sun)

Good work and it is very comprehensive. I'm sure it will fit many needs for those of us who shoot birds. I know there is a lot to learn and I certainly can always use new ideas.

One suggestion would be to use a different font. A font such as Verdana would be much more readable in html pages. I too would like to have a PDF version.

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scubadaddy Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Barrie, Canada Posts: 83 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Free textbook for beginners Sticky? __________________ Canon T1i - EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS - EF 50mm f1.8 II - Canon 580EX II

11th of August 2010 (Wed)	#17
ThruMyLens Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1	Re: Free textbook for beginners Wow this is highly informative. I am glad I stumbled upon this. A bookmark for sure! I second a sticky!

12th of August 2010 (Thu)	#18
CyberDyneSystems Wait, all that time and all I get is "Cream of the Damn Crop" ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Providence RI Posts: 37,437 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Free textbook for beginners I am thoroughly impressed,. I've only looked at a few subjects thus far, but I went straight to some of the subject matter that tends to result in pages of debate here on the forum to see how it has been covered. Feeling some what expert on what terms are the most accurate, the least likely to ignore a factor that will in fact leave questions, and I have to say, the work is very well worded, and relayed in a way that one would have to work hard to come out with more questions. A valuable resource indeed. __________________ GEAR LIST CDS' HOT LINKS My POTN Share Threads Jake Hegnauer Photography

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minh2pac Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 291	Re: Free textbook for beginners stickyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy __________________ Kevin 50mm 1.8 II

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Lester Wareham Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dazed and Confused - Hampshire UK Posts: 13,001 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Free textbook for beginners That's a lot of work, a PDF version might be a good idea, a lot easier for me to find the time to read it. Wounderfuly illustrated too! __________________ My Photography Home Page RSS Feed MP-E, EF 100mm, EF 180mm : The Macro Dark Unholy Trinity : Bow down before their darkness and despair! Gear List FAQ on UV and Clear Protective Filters Macrophotography by LordV Last edited by Lester Wareham : 13th of August 2010 (Fri) at 07:00.

13th of August 2010 (Fri)	#21
scatdog Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 46 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Free textbook for beginners This is a fantastic piece of work, thank you for sharing it!

16th of August 2010 (Mon)	#23
CyberDyneSystems Wait, all that time and all I get is "Cream of the Damn Crop" ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Providence RI Posts: 37,437 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Free textbook for beginners See. this is why it's no good to stick things, they disappear at the top and no one reads them anymore All kinds of replies and views, Stick! ... chirp chirp chirp... __________________ GEAR LIST CDS' HOT LINKS My POTN Share Threads Jake Hegnauer Photography

23rd of August 2010 (Mon)	#25
Kiwikat Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: De Pere, WI Posts: 998	Re: Free textbook for beginners Very cool! Thanks for making it available to us. A PDF version would be cool, even if it had to be purchased. It could be updated as often as the online version as well. Maybe a way to raise some funds? __________________ My Gear "Would you really want to be the Canon rep responsible for dealing with POTN?" -FlyingPhotog

14th of September 2010 (Tue)	#26
hasherd Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1	Re: Free textbook for beginners Excellent information here. Very well done and many thanks for all your diligent work.

23rd of September 2010 (Thu)	#27
Diamond Lil Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 6,497	Re: Free textbook for beginners Oh my! I have my reading cut out for me. The work I've seen already makes this a must read. Thank you very, very much! __________________ Wow do I have a lot to learn! The Chosen Spot, NY 50D, EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM, EF 100-400 f4.5-5.6L IS USM, EF-S 17-85 f4-5.6 IS USM, EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM, EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM, EF 1.4X III Extender, Flight Brace

23rd of September 2010 (Thu)	#28
bmajoros Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NC Posts: 7	Re: Free textbook for beginners I just want to thank you all for the very positive comments -- your supportive feedback is what has most inspired me to continue developing and now maintaining this free resource. Rest assured that I view this current edition as a mere starting point. Hopefully I'll have time in the near future to incorporate the many suggestions I've been receiving offline from readers, and at some point to extend and enhance the content and format. Please email me directly if you have suggestions or find any errors. My email address is: bmajoros@duke.edu. Thanks again! __________________ http://www.DigitalBirdPhotography.com --- my free online bird photography textbook

23rd of September 2010 (Thu)	#29
pbelarge Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 2,774 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Free textbook for beginners Bill I am not a birder, but decided to take a look at this work. It is a comprehensive, easy to read, beautiful to the eye work of art/science. I can only imagine how you felt when you first stood at the base of the mountain getting ready to ascend the task. Excellent, and I plan on reading every page, as there is more here than just for birders. Thank you for the effort put forth. __________________ just a few of my thoughts... Pierre

3rd of October 2010 (Sun)	#30
Don1 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ontario, Florida Posts: 6,014 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Free textbook for beginners Good work and it is very comprehensive. I'm sure it will fit many needs for those of us who shoot birds. I know there is a lot to learn and I certainly can always use new ideas. One suggestion would be to use a different font. A font such as Verdana would be much more readable in html pages. I too would like to have a PDF version. __________________ Don Canon 7D, Canon G9, EFS 15-85mm 3.5-5.6, EFS 55-250mm, EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5, EF 50mm F1.8 II, EF 40mm F2.8, Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 See my photos on My Flickr

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