As I mentioned on a thread here (interesting discussion between Colour and Black & White photography) I followed a twitter link and found this place, I read some threads and immediately decided I wanted to join in.

I'm glad I did, in my opinion this forum is becoming a perfect mix of "Gear" and "Real People", people who I feel free to share my likes, dislikes and passions with. People who will help if I ask a question, no matter how simple, people who will honestly critique my photos with no hidden agenda.

Yes we can and do talk about gear, it's helpful and I've learned a lot, but I like it that we also talk about what photography means to us subjectively and creatively.