Thanks for the last year or so!

Hi everyone. I'm afraid I won't be frequenting these forums any longer As I have stated before, I'm losing interest in photography. I just don't feel like taking the time to do it anymore... which really sucks, since I just got a new camera. The wife isn't happy with the money I've spend on it, and I know if I continue with it, I'll just keep spending, so I'm going to nip it now, while my interest is low.

I may take the occassional snapshot, and feel inclined to share, but that's probably about it. Those will probably be few, and far between. I thought of just disappearing, but that's not polite I guess, so this is my formal goodbye.

To those of you I've offended in my time here, I am really sorry. I know I can be a butthead sometimes I hope I've made as many smile as scowl, and (here's a stretch) hope I've maybe inspired someone along the way.

You are a great bunch of people. Really. I won't address anyone individually, but thank you to all of the many knowledgable, and selfless members who always offer a reply, your wealth of information, and kind words to this community.

Curiousity being a part of human nature, I may check back to look at replies, but doubt I'll make any of my own. Good luck to everyone, with all of your goals. God bless.

Chris

Well, good luck to you, Chris. Feel free to drop in again some time so that we all know how you're doing.

And enjoy those more extreme activities while you are young. As you get older, your definition of extreme will begin to migrate.

Well, this is a bummer.

Chris:
You have a lot of talent, and it's a shame to see you let it get away. You're a lot of fun and a breath of fresh air. I hope you reconsider.

In the meantime, don't do anything dumb. Keep your gear, stay in touch, and let us know what you're doing. The desire will return, I'm sure.

Take care.

Tom

How can you lose interest in photography?

I am going to wait for that answer.

What Belmondo said, verbatim.

I'll miss ya, and I hope you stop in once in a while. And I *really* hope you post something now and again. But just hearing from you will be great.


And if you're ever near Boston and want to do some kayaking, well, you're on your own. I hate kayaks. But I'll buy you a beer.

Well that really is a bummer. I've seen people lose interrest in the forum for a while and show up again but never because they feel it's been a problem.
Don't lose your gallery, that way we can see what you are doing if anything. http://gallery.bytepho​to.com/showgallery.php​?ppuser=6

I'd say this is akin to Michael Jordan losing his interest in basketball. However, I know what it's like to no longer be interested in something that was once a large part of your life, so I can kind of see where you are coming from. Since you're not using it now, can I have your "eye"? Well, I certainly wish you the best, and don't be a complete stranger, if possible.

Take care.

Chris,
You got to do what you have to do. Good luck man and I really hope you do come back and be part of the forum again. Your work is inspiring and will be missed.
Do it the way you feel it should be done. Happiness in life.
Ian

I have to add that it appears to me that you possess natural talant - you find good pictures in otherwise ordinary places. You've got an eye for photography. Don't let it go to waste.

As you head off on your adventures, include photography from time to time. Capture the fun moments for future reference.

I expect to see y'all drop in every week or so with a photo of some sort or another.

Best of luck to you Chris. Your work here will be sadly missed. You have a real talent as has been pointed out by the many previous posts.

Chris, you are one of very few people that I know for whom photography is second nature. You've really got a good eye for it and you'll always have it in you even if you don't or won't have the time nor desire to get into it full time anymore.

Take care of yourself and please do drop in once in a while just to say hi and show us some of your "snap shots". You know what they say, "One man's snap shot is another man's art"!

Chris,

Give 'em hell in whatever you choose to do. Photography will miss you.

Perhaps our paths will cross in the 'hood - I hope I'll recognize you without a camera.

Have Fun,

good luck man, sorry to hear you're losing interest--seeing how your works is generally good.

Good luck! Sorry to hear that you lost interest.

"Don't be dismayed at good-byes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again after a moment or lifetime is certain for those who are friends."
-- Richard David Bach (b. 1936),

Cya later, I wish you luck with your future endeavours.
Just do us all a favour, don't sell your stuff. We sometimes need time away from the things we like the most. I hope to see you back sometime in the future.

Good luck & Cheers.