Long-time visitor, now in the new members' class

[docjavadude]

This forum has a unique blend of truly interesting participants and a noticeable lack of online grumpiness and vitriol. Okay, some grumpiness, but that seems well-earned. I really do appreciate the breadth and depth of experience in this forum and the generosity of members who are willing to help one another with experience, opinion, feedback, and honest recommendations. I'm looking forward to being more active (and not just lurking).

[Birna Rørslett]

NG is a hold-out for the last of the independents whether they be pleasant or grumpy, of any gender. We rely on communals effort to run the site and shy any kind of advertising or mining personal data for profit and sale.

You can contribute almost anything as long as the site Guide Lines are adhered to. Meaning we don't allow political or religious discussions, or anything relating to such topics, guns for example. Personally I have no objections to nudity shown photographically, but keep in mind others might not feel comfortable with explicit sexualiity.  Thus handle such matters with delicacy and care. Otherwise let your creativity flow.

[Erik Lund]

Welcome to NikonGear! Enjoy

[Thomas Stellwag]

welcome, coffee beans and red wine in your avatar indicate, that you´ll find soulmates here

[Bruno Schroder]

I'm definitely ok with coffee and wine. Welcome here.

[Ian Watson]

Welcome to this lovely corner of cyberspace. We look forward to seeing your photographs.