For all of you who take the time to mentor. The improvements are thanks to you.

[JBW]

I'm more concerned about the bug.

[Rebel]

Huge improvement there, well done Brian and well done to the people who take time out to tutor!

[JBW]

Huge improvement there, well done Brian and well done to the people who take time out to tutor!

[Shadowman]

Nice way to document your progression. Keep at it.

[JBW]

Nice way to document your progression. Keep at it.

I shall.

[Max von MeiselMaus]

Wow! What a difference a year and a half make! That is such an improvement in such a short space of time. And kudos to you for asking for and taking guidance so well.

And agreeing with those praising the forum. I have only recently joined and am finding it a real inspiration.

Keep going. Who knows what you will produce in another year and a half.

[DonnaK]

I agree with your assessment of CIC. It is a great place to learn and interact with people who want to help you get better. That is the reason I joined. Keep posting more insects, Brian. You really learned how to get those detailed shots!

[Krawuntzel]

As you can see from the date stamp this was taken about a year and a half ago and I was happy with the shot.

A quantum leap in just 1 1/2 years. I wish my learning curve would be that sky-rocketing
Erwin

[JBW]

Wow! What a difference a year and a half make! That is such an improvement in such a short space of time. And kudos to you for asking for and taking guidance so well.

And agreeing with those praising the forum. I have only recently joined and am finding it a real inspiration.

Keep going. Who knows what you will produce in another year and a half.

if your avatar is any indication at all you have the imagination that is so crucial to this passion.

[JBW]

I agree with your assessment of CIC. It is a great place to learn and interact with people who want to help you get better. That is the reason I joined. Keep posting more insects, Brian. You really learned how to get those detailed shots!

I shall.

[JBW]

A quantum leap in just 1 1/2 years. I wish my learning curve would be that sky-rocketing
Erwin

Nothing to say it won't.

[selig1656]

The great gift of being teachable and humbling oneself has many rewards as proof in you . The hopefully , your mentor also hopefully gained from this too. Progress is a process that does require work. So , keep up the great work.

[bnnrcn]

Congrats Brian

[marlunn]

Brian, old adage - you can lead a horse to water, but the horse has to drink to make it worth it - your ability to embrace the feedback and learn from it is the key, and is clearly evident

but as noted its a two way process and each party benefits if carried out well

[mknittle]

Mentors can be sooooo bossy. But you are right it is time to get back indoors.

You better be careful learning form me may be a bad thing.

[JBW]

You better be careful learning form me may be a bad thing.

one of the few orders Buddha gave to his followers was to test everything he said with as much thoroughness as a goldsmith tests gold. I try to follow that order in all of my life.

[JBW]

Brian, old adage - you can lead a horse to water, but the horse has to drink to make it worth it - your ability to embrace the feedback and learn from it is the key, and is clearly evident

but as noted its a two way process and each party benefits if carried out well

[JBW]

The great gift of being teachable and humbling oneself has many rewards as proof in you . The hopefully , your mentor also hopefully gained from this too. Progress is a process that does require work. So , keep up the great work.