Posted by Brad Mangas on February 23, 2008 at 9:25 PM
Hello,
I would like to introduce myself to you all. My name is Brad Mangas and I live in Topeka Kansas. Kansas has been my home for my entire life,(47 years as of now) born and raised in Onaga.
I have been taking my photography seriously for just about 2 years now. This is a very short time compared to the vast experience of serious hobbyists and professionals found here. So obviously I have much to learn and a big desire to do so. After many months of paying attention to the NPN and the CSNP specifically I knew I wanted to be part of this great group of photographers, so becoming a paying member was a no brainer.
I look forward to sharing and learning thru our common interest.
Thank you all for the positive and knowledgable information that is freely shared with in this network.
Cordially,
Brad Mangas
Posted by David Bush on February 23, 2008 at 10:29 PM
Brad, welcome to CSNP! Look forward to seeing some of your images. I am also looking forward to meet you in April. One note your URL does appear to be working you might want to check the link. Great to have you on CSNP!
My bad, the link in your siginture is working. I checked out your web site, some really nice photos! Looking forward to see more.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on February 23, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Welcome Brad! It's nice to have another Kansan on board! You've come to the right place for some friendly, insightful comments that will accelerate your photography learning curve. We're looking forward to meeting you in Arkansas this spring and also looking forward to seeing some of your images. Fire away!
Posted by Rob Graham on February 23, 2008 at 11:28 PM
Welcome aboard Brad. I agree with Wayne, it is nice to have another Kansan around. I'm in Great Bend. Nice work on your homepage.
Posted by Dale Edsen on February 23, 2008 at 11:31 PM
Welcome Brad. You have found a great place to hang out and learn a thing or two.
Your gallery link does not work. The one under your name. The WWW button is fine. It has too much info in it. Here is what it trys to link to:
http://www.naturephotographers.net/imagecritique/www.bradmangas.com
Posted by Brad Mangas on February 24, 2008 at 1:11 AM
Hi guys thanks for the welcome. I'm really looking forward to our spring gathering as well.
Thanks Dale for the info on my link. I went back and had to add the http:// before www.
Appreciate you letting me know.
Brad, Nice to have you on board. It's always great to welcome new photographers to the forum. Nice work on your site, and looking forward to seeing more.
Posted by Dena Sanders on February 24, 2008 at 9:17 AM
Hi Brad,
Welcome! It's nice to have another photographer from the northern area on board. I look forward to seeing your pictures on CSNP.
Posted by Gale Rainwater on February 24, 2008 at 12:15 PM
Hi Brad welcome to the forum. I browsed your website and you have some beautiful images. Look forward to your post.
Posted by John Moore on February 24, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Welcome Brad. I enjoyed the photos on your web site, and look forward to seeing more of your images. Hope to meet you at the spring gathering.
Posted by Bill Dark on February 24, 2008 at 4:52 PM
Hi Brad! Welcome to CSNP. Those are some really nice photographs on your website. My hosting fee expires in few days, and I really like the functionality of ifp3 - incredibly powerful design capability, and so user friendly. I think I'll give it a try too.
I look forward to meeting you in April!
Posted by Brad Mangas on February 24, 2008 at 5:14 PM
Thank you all for the welcome, makes me feel at home already!
Brad
Posted by Angela Classen on February 24, 2008 at 9:04 PM
Welcome, Brad! Being from Topeka myself, I've probably seen you around somewhere. Nice shots on your web site. Looks like you've been out to Lake Shawnee a few times (one of my favorite local haunts). Maybe once we get rid of all this d*%# snow, we can meet sometime for a local shoot. You'll be glad you joined NPN as there are a lot of talented folks out there, all ready to give you their opinion. Looking forward to seeing your work.
Posted by Tom Kennon on February 24, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Welcome Brad, you really have some nice stuff on your website.
Posted by Tim Buchanan on February 25, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Welcome, Brad!
Posted by Ed Cooley on February 25, 2008 at 5:11 PM
Discussion
15 repliesI would like to introduce myself to you all. My name is Brad Mangas and I live in Topeka Kansas. Kansas has been my home for my entire life,(47 years as of now) born and raised in Onaga.
I have been taking my photography seriously for just about 2 years now. This is a very short time compared to the vast experience of serious hobbyists and professionals found here. So obviously I have much to learn and a big desire to do so. After many months of paying attention to the NPN and the CSNP specifically I knew I wanted to be part of this great group of photographers, so becoming a paying member was a no brainer.
I look forward to sharing and learning thru our common interest.
Thank you all for the positive and knowledgable information that is freely shared with in this network.
Cordially,
Brad Mangas
My bad, the link in your siginture is working. I checked out your web site, some really nice photos! Looking forward to see more.
Your gallery link does not work. The one under your name. The WWW button is fine. It has too much info in it. Here is what it trys to link to:
http://www.naturephotographers.net/imagecritique/www.bradmangas.com
Thanks Dale for the info on my link. I went back and had to add the http:// before www.
Appreciate you letting me know.
Welcome! It's nice to have another photographer from the northern area on board. I look forward to seeing your pictures on CSNP.
I look forward to meeting you in April!
Brad