- August 23rd, 2008
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Virtua Gallery as a Photoblog is one year old today! As a site it is online about 4 years and I myself had a Webpresence since 1995 – but that’s nothing compared to the fun this blog is providing. Coincidentally my official* Postcount topped the magic 1000 mark yesterday with my latest Skywatch Post as well – so a double reason to celebrate a little.
* that counts pages, posted and deleted posts etc.
Now as it has become obvious – Nature is my thing, though I basically am an omnivore. So I put together a couple of shots in a slideshow for you to enjoy. But it wouldn’t be a real celebration, if I wouldn’t say thanks! Thanks to each and everyone coming to my site, especially to those who are repeat "offenders" 
!! And last but not least to my best shooting Buddy Tim, without whom I would not have gotten many of the shots you see here.
It’s also my today’s contribution to Camera Critters and PhotoHunt! Go and visit there for more!
So here it goes! Have fun and thanks for coming by!
Cheers, Klaus
Gee, I don’t know how I MISSED this post! Belated congrats on 1000 posts! Your slide show images are absolutely amazing! Particularly those white birds on black backgrounds! Your photography is outstanding, Klaus!
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First, let me say, HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY! Second, thank you for visitng Sycamore Canyon so faithfully. I don’t know who found who first but I look forward to my visits here because I am never dissapointed. Third, the herons and egrets are my favorites but I really love the pelican with it’s beak tucked into its feathers the most. That is a show stopper. I had to go back to it again just to enjoy the beauty of it!
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Congratulations! Somehow I missed this post.
May you be here 10 years from now!
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Congratulations on both milestones Klaus! Your post today was a feast for my eyes! Sorry to be late with my good wishes … my weekend was a little hectic!
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Congratulations on your Bloggoversary.
You are a master photographer.
Every time I visit your blog your photographs astound me. I have added your blog to my blog list so that I will be sure to visit you every day.
Bear((( )))
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I just sat down to eat my lunch, clicked on your site, turned on your slide show, and then had to put my fork down! I NEVER put my fork down…
There are bird photos, and then there are bird photos…each and every one had something to set them apart from the ordinary…Well done, Klaus!!
Cheers,
Scotty
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Wow! Thanks Scotty. Setting your fork down? For. Me? Coming from a real life professional photographer, that means something! Thanks!
Love your blog, Klaus… You have a great eye. What do you shoot with?
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Hi Karen,
Like your Blog as well – hence having you on my blogroll now!
I shoot with a Nikon D70s, but about to attach another zero to it…
(Hopefully before the end of the year, so that I’m ready for the
migrants!)
Cheers, Klaus
Klaus, whenever your blog is opening on my laptop, I always hold my breath, because I know that what I will see when it loads is going to be amazing and stunning. You have awesome talent, and I truly look up to you and your abilities! Happy Blogoversary, and thank you for allowing me to be a part of your blogging-world and enjoy your friendship.
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Yes, congratulations. Just love all the photos on your blog and I look forward to many other milestones.
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Ooooooooooooooooh! Uncle Klaus, congratulations on your anniversary. Mummy has told me about your fantastic pictures.
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Two cents are far too little – a fortune at least! What can I say but Thank You for the opportunity to view and learn!
Congratulations with the first year – may there be many more!
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Happy Anniversary Klaus – your pictures are stunning and always amaze and delight me.
I’ve got to ask you though – what it the music and who are the musicians?
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Hi Tricia,
Thanks! The Music is from the group Sky. Here’s some info on them.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky_(band)
Cheers, Klaus
Happy bloggoversary & Congrats… Here’s to another year & another 1000 posts ;o)
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How many times can I say, “outstanding!”? I really think you should quit your day job. Excellent slideshow, Klaus. The music is great too. Congratulations and Happy Bloggoversary!
– Stephany
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Congratulations!!! Many times over. Your slide show is wonderful – all the photos are, of course, just wonderful. Hope to be reading you 5 years from now.
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love them all is what I meant hahahah sandy
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can’t find a favorite in this slideshow. I’m glad it brings you such joy – me too.sandy
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Hi Klaus!
Happy Blog Anniversary! Wow, 1,000 posts. That is truly amazing. I loved your slideshow. My favorite, the American Pelican, she looks like an Angel in that photo all puffed and tucked. I had so many other favorites also. Thank You for sharing this special day with us. Blessings for many more to come.
Hugs,
Kimmie
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A year of posting regulary and with photographs that are such a pleasure for others to see is a wonderful accomplishment. I hope that one day I’ll do half as well. Congratulations are definitely in order. I’m looking forward to seeing what you do over this next year.
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these are very gorgeous photos!
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Btw Happy Blogversary and Congrats!
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What can I say. you are an awesome Photographer! I love your shots.
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Wonderful shot and huge congratulations on the year and for such a brilliant blog with superb images.
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Happy Anniversary ! Those photos are awesome. I was trying to pick a favorite, but I can’t. I do like the little tree frog as I am partial to frogs.
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I hope that I can look at it for at least the next 10 years. This a high one in my favorite. I appeciate the help you sent me.
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Happy Blogoversary! Yours is a wonderful site indeed … LOVE the bird slide show today ;–)
Hugs and blessings,
Congratulations and happy anniversary! Well done!!! Great Blog!!!!!
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Congrats on the milestone! It is a big achievement. Present it well – they will come – you will have many more milestones to celebrate.
Yes, the slide show was excellent!
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Woodstork!!!, beautiful as are all the others!! Your photos set a standard which I am forever reaching for. I think someone else already said this, so I am agreeing, “Yes, your photos are an insipiration!”
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Congratulations! Your blog is a true inspiration for me for certain! You didn’t put up my FAVORITE photo, but you put up some great ones. My favorites this time are: Both Great White Egret shots, Great Horned Owl, the one about “kidz,” the goat, the frog, the anole close-up, “pearls,” and the beach.
Keep it coming!
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Congratulations on your milestones.
I really enjoyed your slideshow. A little bit of everything. Spectacular pictures.
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BEAUTIFUL ANNIVERSARY POST! Congratulations on a very fine photoblog! The pictures are fantastic!
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One year of fascinating photos – congratulations! The photo of the Great White Egret on the dark background (#3) is stunning!
Here’s to your one year anniversary and hoping there are 1000s of more photos and posts.
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Awesome, Klaus. I am blown away by your talent and artistry, as always. Here’s to many more bloggoversaries to celebrate.
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Klaus: What an unbelievable slide show. Congrats on you bloggoversary. You deserve any accolades that are possible for the great show you put on. Continue the good work and I’m proud to call you friend.
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Happy Blog Birthday!! I recently went over 1K posts, too… bu don’t have all the fantastic photos to share, like you. Wow, really fantastic shots.
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Leaping Lizards! That was great, Klaus! Congratulations on your milestones. But it’s your photography that gets my wows every time!
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Congratulations on 1K! These photos are outstanding and well selected to honor the occasion. I’m still amazed at how you are able to get all the great poses you get. Do you live in the marsh?
Your work makes my day daily.
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Beautifully done!
Happy Bloggyversary!
My wrinkles are here!!
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Congratulations on your bloggoversary!
The egret is spectacular!
I also like your “Pick it up” logo. Makes me smile every time I see it.
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Congratulations Klaus on your Blogday. If we had a candle on the cake for each of your 1000 posts we would need to put the fire service on stand-by. Great looking Blog with some lovely images. Also many thanks for popping over to mine with your regular comments, which are always much appreciated. Here’s to your next 1000 posts.
Cheers
Rich
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Happy Blog-Birthday there Klaus. I’m sure year two will be nothing short of fantastic. Thanks for sharing your work and long may it continue.
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Congrats on the 1 year and keep em comin, your shots are stunning and your site is great. Mike.
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Congratulations on your 1000 post and thanks for the e-mail telling me the slide show was up. It is great. The images are super and the music provides an excellent background to enjoy them by. Keep up the good work!
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Congratulations on your blogovesary. It took awhile to get in but I savored over each photo in the slide show. I can’t wait to get home to a regular internet connection without freezing trying to get to your site. I will be back to normal soon. I look forward to the next 1000 posts.
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Those are all amazing! Congratulations!
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Happy bloggerversary!
Klaus, Klaus, Klaus! You’re such an amazing photographer. You thank us for visiting, well I thank you for the jaw-dropping photos and for sharing them. Each visit to your blog is a wonderful visual experience that leaves me in awe of your eye through that camera. And I’ve got to tell you, #34…. Wow! Wow! Wow! If I can figure out where to hang that I’m going to ask you if I can buy a print.
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special landmark – Your blog fills my soul each and every visit congrats sandy – working on year #3
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Wow Klaus! Congrats on the milestone and thanks for sharing your incredible photos. I am a very visual person as I’m sure many birders are. To see your truly exquisite work is awe inspiring. The slide show was unbelievable!
I loved the slideshow!! You have some amazing photos! Awe inspiring! Congrats on one year blogging and can’t wait to see what this next year holds.
Congratulations and happy bloggoversary. You do a great job and I admire your work. Feel free to visit http://www.uskarp.no A friend of mine who shoots beautiful pictures.
Thank you for your e-mail. Have a nice weekend
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Hi Klaus
First Congratulations on the age of the blog, and the 1000 post mark.
I look forward to being here to say a big well done on your 10,000 post.
It is a pleasure coming here, viewing your work and also being pointed to other great places.
Tom & Janexx
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Wonderful!! I wish I would have discovered your site when it started. This is definitely one of my frequent web-stops and your nature shots are amazing.
Keep up the great work!!
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Waa! I love all your pics! I am fascinated by your images of birds. I especially loved the owl and the flamingo but the American White Pelican won my heart with its way of hiding its bill with its wing! What a DIVA!!!!
The American Alligator is beautiful. Hope you were not too near when you took those images… Hhehehe… And I laughted at “Say Ahhhhh!” and “Then she said…” You are a great photograph (I am repeating myself) . Happy first anniversary and 1000th post! 
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Klaus, congratulstions and here is looking forward to many more (Cheers!!)! Loved the slide show, a fantastic group of photos ! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your world with us all!
I enoyed the slide show and congrats on the milestone, I look forward to the next 1000.
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Happy Bloggoversity! I only wish that I had discovered your site sooner and not missed any of the wonderful photos you post every day. You bless all of us with your talent and your wit. I’m always in great awe of the sharp and detailed photos you post and the beauty they portray. I particularly like when you post white birds on black backgrounds….wow! The slide show was wonderful! I really liked that double butterfly near the end.
Congratulations!!!!!!
I guess by now that you have figured out that you are my favorite bird photographer. I especially like the way they are presented. It my artsy side, I guess.
I usually don’t spend this much time on any one site (too many visits to make), but I went through all 36 photos of the slide show. Sigh, it was great.
Thanks for sharing this special post and milestone.
I am looking forward to the next 1000.
Your friend across the Gulf,
Troy
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Happy blogoversary, Klaus. As you know, I’m a big fan of your work and am looking forward to plenty more!
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congrats!
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1000 wows! Congratulations…I wish I had been reading all that time – that means I haven’t seen a lot of them…
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