Today Prosophos.com is 2 years old!

Inspiration, Q&A, Teaching point

Happy 2nd Birtday Prosophos.com

↑Today, this site celebrates a 2nd birthday!

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During the last two years, there have been:

  • 800 posts (including this one)
  • over 3,500 comments
  • over 1,800 images
  • over 700,000 visits

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Thank you all for your contributions here each and every day!

I’ll try to keep posting an image a day, for as long as I’m able, but Prosophos.com is entering the terrible twos so, who knows? 🙂

—Peter.

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33 thoughts on “Today Prosophos.com is 2 years old!”

  1. mewanchuk's avatar

    Congrats Peter! Your site continues to be very inspiring…

    You deserve all the…um…(money? fame? recognition?) you have been receiving.

    Seriously though: Thanks for your dedication to the art.

    Here’s to another great year!

    M.

    1. Peter | Prosophos's avatar

      Thanks Mark. It’s nice to get that sort of comment… where have you been hiding lately? I keep seeing these beachfront images from you and I *know* you’re not shooting them from within Canada’s heartland ;).

      1. Gage Caudell's avatar

        Peter,

        Thanks for asking. Honestly, I really like it over the M9. I agree with most that there is a difference in the pictures. Personally, I think the improved dynamic range is the key difference between the two. You definitely have to do a little more post-processing. What I like most is the improved ISO. I used to never like shooting on my M9 at ISO 800 or above unless I was going to convert to black & white but now I shoot there regularly with no concerns of increase noise. Since I shoot mostly my baby girl I need a high shutter speed because she doesn’t sit still (I can’t wait until she is your children’s age) and therefore the improved iso makes a huge difference.

        Last, I recently got a hold of the 50mm summicron APO and all I can say is WOW! I was really debating if I wanted this lens because of the cost but it is very impressive. I’ll even predict that it will be one of the most sought after Leica lenses because of it’s superior image quality.

        gage

        1. Peter | Prosophos's avatar

          Dear Gage,

          I appreciate you taking the time to write such a detailed response. The ergonomics (besides the slight bump in weight) of the new M were never in doubt for me, so I’m not surprised that many cite this as a vast improvement over the M9.

          So you sprung for the new 50 APO? Wow. I can’t say I’m tempted, but I’ve learned never to say never.

          As for baby girls not sitting still, I’m afraid it doesn’t get much better when they’re (slightly) older, as are mine. I have a series of images I’m thinking of posting that prove my point…

          Besides, as I’ve always said, if you can photograph moving kids, you can photograph anything!

          Have fun with your new M and 50, and thanks again,

          Peter.

  6. Kevin Ng's avatar

    Congrats Peter,

    I’m still a newbie to your blog but I truly appreciate your pictures as they have such a genuine quality…so very refreshing compared to all the over-processed pics that I see on the net.

    Best wishes for many more years with this blog.

    1. Peter | Prosophos's avatar

      Thank you Kevin, that’s one of the nicest things anyone could write about my images. I continue to hone my post-processing skills every day… to the point that images taken just a year ago are viewed with a critical eye, and with some displeasure.

  8. andygemmell's avatar

    Happy birthday Prosophos.com….

    I had over 2 years of not taking photos up until September last year. After stumbling across your site Peter you have played a big part in me re-invigorating my photography.

    Your website is polished, focuses on images (lucky given its a photography website 🙂 )and has a great community behind it.

    As importantly your images are of life and some subjects remind us all about how fragile that can be. It provokes thought and feelings.

    Well done and hope you enjoy your birthday!

    1. Peter | Prosophos's avatar

      Hey Andy, I didn’t realize you had taken a two year hiatus from photography…

      Thank you very much for the kind words, and for your continued presence here – I always look forward to your thoughtful comments.

      Sincerely,

      Peter.

  9. Preeti's avatar

    Congratulations Peter, for this 2 years old beautiful space.
    Your images are sight for the sore eyes. This space not only inspires me but also gives opportunity to learn from you and the wonderful featured photographers.

    Best wishes for more many beautiful years.

  10. Perfectible's avatar

    Peter,

    it’s just amazing how time flies …

    I remember, as if it were yesterday, the beginning of this fabulous story … The creation of your website!

    You can be proud! Keep daily consistency at the top level, it’s just awesome!

    I wish I could continue to follow the adventures of my Favorite magician, much longer … !

    Thank you again for all the moments of joy.

    Your friend and brother of photography!

    Hugues.

  15. Jason Timmis's avatar

    Hello Peter,

    Congratulations on two years. May you continue to have the time and motivation for many more years to come. Always a pleasure to visit your site AND the pleasurable company it attracts.

    Cheers,

    Jason.

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