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The Nikonians team

The team behind this community of dedicated Nikon users is continuously working on keeping it an interesting and fun place to be at. If you want to be a team member, please get in touch with us. Additional information from and on the team will be included here periodically.


ajdooley Awarded for his frequent encouraging comments, sharing his knowledge in the Nikonians spirit. Ribbon awarded for his generous support to the Fundraising Campaign 2015 Ribbon awarded for his generous support to the Fundraising Campaign 2017 Ribbon awarded for his generous support to the 2017-2018 fundraising campaign Awarded for his in-depth knowledge and high level of skill in several areas, especially photojo Ribbon awarded for his repeated generous contributions to the 2019 Fundraising campaign

Alan Dooley (ajdooley)

Moderator

6622 posts

Recommended by 63 users

Member since May 25, 2006


WishList: I do not buy gear that I don't see a NEED for, or haven't had a need for. In other words, I'm not an equipment collector -- not that that's necessarily bad. It's just not me! I recently acquired a beautiful used D850. It gives me great resolution amazing high-ISO images.

Favourite Gadget: Black Rapid straps


Forums moderated by this team member:

PJ, PR & Street

Post for Critique

alberte Expert Ribbon awarded for his in-depth expertise in several areas Donor Ribbon awarded for his very generous support to the Fundraising Campaign 2014

Albert Esschendal (alberte)

Moderator

1261 posts

Recommended by 9 users

Member since December 19, 2004


WishList: AF-S 200mm f/2G VRII ED IF MF 1200-1700mm f/5.6-8 P IF ED

Favourite Gadget: Apple iPhone 10


Forums moderated by this team member:

Nikkor Autofocus Lenses

Nikon D300/D200/D100

Nikon D6/D5/D4/D3/D2/D1

The Dutch Café

Asgard He is your Chief Guardian Angel at the Helpdesk and knows a lot about a lot Ribbon awarded for his continuous help to members

Gerold Brinkema (Asgard)

Heads the German Section of Nikonians

89005 posts

Recommended by 140 users

Member since April 7, 2004


WishList: More Time

Favourite Gadget: Kirk L-Bracket

BChrisRad Donor Ribbon awarded for her most generous contribution to the 2017 campaign Ribbon awarded for her most generous support to the 2018 fundraising  campaign Awarded for high level of knowledge and skill in various areas.

Bonnie Christensen (BChrisRad)

Moderator

11408 posts

Recommended by 71 users

Member since April 24, 2016


Favourite Gadget: Foolography Unleashed Remote Control/GPS device


Forums moderated by this team member:

A Picture I Took

New to Photography

Travel

benveniste Awarded for is high level skills in various areas, including Macro and Landscape Photography Donor Ribbon awarded for his generous suppport to the Fundraising Campaign 2014 Donor Ribbon awarded for his very generous support to the Fundraising Campaign 2015

Michael Benveniste (benveniste)

Moderator

11741 posts

Recommended by 48 users

Member since November 25, 2002


WishList: AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 60-120mm f/2.0G (One can dream, right?)

Favourite Gadget: Bubble Level


Forums moderated by this team member:

Black & White Film

Color slide & print film

Computers & Peripherals

English Café

Lens Accessories

Linux forum

Manual Focus Lenses

Nikkor Autofocus Lenses

Nikon F100

bgs bgs is one of the two co-founders of Nikonians, with in-depth knowledge in several areas Awarded for his valuable Nikon product reviews at the Resources

Bo Stahlbrandt (bgs)

Nikonians Co-Founder

11582 posts

Recommended by 88 users

Charter Member


Ramón and I founded Nikonians end of 1999, launching officially 2000. It is truly amazing to see what we have become today - thanks to all of you who have supported us and continue to do so! Without your support, Nikonians would not be able to exist. You can find out more about the team and me on our team page: https://www.nikonians.org/teampage#bgs We are happy to have you here - Nikon Rules!

WishList: More time: to be able to spend with Nikonians AND photography. Gearwise, this is on the list: * good, portable heads (light) and some soft boxes. Maybe profoto. * Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm/2.0 * Nikkor AF-S VR 400mm/2.8 * Nikkor AF-S VR 600mm/4.0

Favourite Gadget: SB-910


Forums moderated by this team member:

About Nikonians Forum

Camera Security & Insurance

Linux forum

Platinum Lounge

Request for workshops

Reviews: Books, Videos & Magazines

Über Nikonians

Workshops by members

bhiggins Awarded for his in-depth knowledge and high level of skill in several areas.

Barry Higgins (bhiggins)

Moderator

6781 posts

Recommended by 58 users

Member since January 4, 2015


BSchirm Laureate Ribbon awarded for winning in the Best of Nikonians 2013 images Photo Contest Awarded for his in-depth knowledge and high level skills in various areas, especially Wildlife & Landscape Photography awarded for  winning in the Best of Nikonians 2014 images Photo Contest Laureate Ribbon awarded for winning in the Best of Nikonians 2011 images Photo Contest Fellow Ribbon awarded for the continuous sharing of his inspirational photographic abilities and for helping and encouraging members as they advance from beginner into advanced photography. Winner of the Best of Nikonians Photo Contest 2020 This member has gone beyond technical knowledge to show mastery of the art and science of photo Winner in the Best of Nikonians Photo Contest 2021

Barry R. Schirm (BSchirm)

Moderator

3987 posts

Recommended by 35 users

Member since December 7, 2005


Cavy2 Awarded for her continuing willingness to keep on learning and to share her knowledge with others in the Nikonians spirit Awarded for her in-depth knowledge and high level of skill in several areas. Ribbon awarded as a member who has gone beyond technical knowledge to show mastery of the art a

Kathy Cavallaro (Cavy2)

Moderator

15082 posts

Recommended by 101 users

Member since August 2, 2006


I'm originally from the Philadelphia area of Pennsylvania, and have lived in Colorado, Nebraska, and Indiana. I’m currently back home in rural Bucks County, PA.I purchased my first camera, a D70s, about 11 years ago. In addition to learning from the folks at Nikonians, I’ve taken many photography courses online, in the classroom and in the field. I've had various pieces accepted into juried exhibitions and frequently sell images through the stock agancy Alamy.

cchoc Awarded for his in-depth knowledge and high level skills in various areas, most notably in Landscape Photography

Charlie Choc (cchoc)

Moderator

5581 posts

Recommended by 33 users

Charter Member


In Memoriam. Charlie was Nikonians member for almost 12 years and a moderator for over 7 years. In that time he managed to spread his convictions about landscape photography: "Wilderness photography gives me an opportunity to combine my love of the outdoors with my love of photography, and I spend my time chasing light around the country." You will be sorely missed.

Favourite Gadget: RRS L plates

Colorsphere Awarded for his in-depth knowledge and high level of skill in several areas.

Joerg Brosseit (Colorsphere)

Moderator

1820 posts

Recommended by 6 users

Member since February 27, 2007


coolmom42 Awarded for her enthusiastic support of the community and exemplifying the Nikonian mission “Share, Learn and Inspire” Awarded for her in-depth knowledge and high level of skill in several areas.

Diane L. Simmons (coolmom42)

Moderator

8138 posts

Recommended by 60 users

Member since December 1, 2011


I shoot landscapes, family, and wildlife, finding the most inspiration in those close to me and my beloved Tennessee hills. The support and help from fellow Nikonians has been invaluable to me.

WishList: graduated ND filters

Favourite Gadget: gray card

DaveSoderlund Laureate Ribbon awarded as a Winner in a Nikonians Best of Images Annual Photo Contest awarded for his high technical knowledge in several areas

David Soderlund (DaveSoderlund)

Moderator

2719 posts

Recommended by 24 users

Member since May 29, 2010


dclarhorn In depth knowledge and high level skills in a variety of areas including landscape Laureate Ribbon awarded for winning a Nikonians Annual Photo Contest Donor Ribbon awarded for his generous support to the Fundraising Campaign 2015

Dan LaRusso (dclarhorn)

Moderator

15426 posts

Recommended by 35 users

Member since March 31, 2002


Great site, great artists

Dieter_Wilhelm Awarded for his wide variety of skills, a true generalist both in film and digital photography

Dieter Fröhling (Dieter_Wilhelm)

Moderator

9467 posts

Recommended by 13 users

Member since January 31, 2008


DigitalDarrell Founding Member of the Nikonians writer Guild. Author of most of the NikoniansPress books. Donor Ribbon awarded for his generous support to the Fundraising Campaign 2014 Donor Ribbon awarded for his very generous support to the Fundraising Campaign 2015 Darrell offers expert advice as the author of several Nikonians Press Books.

Darrell Young (DigitalDarrell)

Author - NikoniansPress Books

6067 posts

Recommended by 37 users

Charter Member


It is important that we help support the Nikonians.org website by getting at least a Silver membership, preferably a Gold. Nikonians.org is a unique place on the web. We must all work together to keep it so!

WishList: Nikkor 600mm f/4

Favourite Gadget: Hotshoe Level

dm1dave Awarded for high level knowledge and skills in various areas, most notably in Wildlife and Landscape Writer Ribbon awarded for his excellent article contributions to the Nikonians community Donor Ribbon awarded for his very generous support to the Fundraising Campaign 2015 Ribbon awarded as a member who has gone beyond technical knowledge to show mastery of the art a

David Summers (dm1dave)

Moderator, Author and Nikonians Photo Contests Director

24620 posts

Recommended by 197 users

Member since September 12, 2006


My life in the visual arts started as an Illustrator/Draftsman in the United Sates Navy. After my retirement from the military I turned to photography as my primary creative outlet. Shortly after picking up my first DSLR, a D50, I discovered Nikonians. The people and friendly atmosphere of the Nikonians community has been my greatest asset for the advancement of my photography. I am proud to be part of the Nikonians team!

elcee Fellow Ribbon awarded for his sharing knowledge contributions to the community in addition to his words of encouragement for further advancement Awarded for his in-depth knowledge and high level of skill in several areas.

Larry CdeBaca (elcee)

Moderator

21539 posts

Recommended by 104 users

Member since November 2, 2005


ericbowles Awarded for his in-depth knowledge and high level skills in various areas, especially Landscape and Wildlife Photoghraphy Writer Ribbon awarded for for his article contributions to the community Donor Ribbon awarded for his very generous support to the Fundraising Campaign 2015 Ribbon awarded as a member who has gone beyond technical knowledge to show mastery of the art a

Eric Bowles (ericbowles)

Nikonians Academy Director

17371 posts

Recommended by 165 users

Member since November 25, 2005


I'm a full time professional nature photographer and director of the Nikonians Academy. I lead photo tours and teach workshops specializing in the southeastern United States. I sell prints, provide individual instruction and do a range of commercial work. I've been shooting with Nikon gear for about 20 years. My main interest areas are landscapes, wildlife and macro, but I do a good bit of urban photography. Several of my current projects involve photographing nature in an urban environment. I have a specialty in photographing large animals - dogs and horses. My non-profit work includes serving on the Board of NANPA (the North American Nature Photography Association). I also provide photography for an area pet rescue specializing in German Shepherds.

glxman Awarded for his high level skills, specially in Wildlife & Landscape Photography

Gary Worrall (glxman)

Moderator

20760 posts

Recommended by 83 users

Member since October 4, 2008


WishList: Z 600 F4 s 800mm PF More cash flow :)

Favourite Gadget: Micnova cable release Micnova wireless remote Yongnuo wireless triggers


Forums moderated by this team member:

Camera Accessories

Landscape Contest (Monthly)

Nikon D780/D750/D700

Post for Critique

Premium Advice & Critique (NEF upload)

Travel Contest (Monthly)

Tripods & Camera Support

Wildlife

Grandpaparazi

Kevin Hoag (Grandpaparazi)

2116 posts

Recommended by 19 users

Member since July 26, 2018


Holger Awarded for his excellent article contributions to the Resources. Awarded for his wide variety of skills, a true generalist both in film and digital photography.

Holger Wahl (Holger)

Moderator

1556 posts

Recommended by 8 users

Member since December 30, 2002


WishList: Nikon Zf

Favourite Gadget: Gossen lightmeter


Forums moderated by this team member:

Nikon Film Kameras

Sonstige Kamerahersteller und Formate

Studiotechnik

Treffen in der Schweiz

JonK Awarded for his high level skills and in-depth knowledge in various areas, such as Wildlife, Landscape and Stage Photography Donor Ribbon awarded for his very generous support to the Fundraising Campaign 2015

Jonathan Kandel (JonK)

Moderator

9717 posts

Recommended by 69 users

Member since July 3, 2004


jrp JRP is one of the two co-founders of Nikonians and has in-depth knowledge in many photographic areas Awarded for his contributions for the Resources

J. Ramon Palacios (jrp)

Nikonians Co-Founder

46140 posts

Recommended by 144 users

Charter Member


Bo and I founded Nikonians at the end of 1999, launching officially in early 2000. It is truly amazing to see what we have become today - thanks to all of you who have supported us and continue to do so! Without your support, Nikonians would not be able to exist. You can find out more about the team and me on our team page: https://www.nikonians.org/teampage#jrp We are happy to have you here - Nikon Rules! Join Nikonians, you will be in great company! This portfolio is mostly of landscape and wildlife images made at ANPATs, and portraiture at home.

WishList: NIKON Z 7 II 24mm f/3.5D ED PC-E MF Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G AF-S Nikkor 70-200 f/2.8G AF-S VR II Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED IF AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2.0G ED IF AF-S VR II Nikkor [b]At least 20,000 Silver, Gold and Platinum members. C'mon! Please! We really need your support![/b]

Favourite Gadget: Markins BV-22, Q20i, Q10i, Q3 ball heads Kirk L-brackets Gary Fong Flash Diffusers Giotto's rocket air blower Custom Brackets for off-camera flash Hitech ND Grad filters and holders 3-axis Bubble Level Nikonians Pro Camera Strap Nikonians Pro Sling Camera Strap


Forums moderated by this team member:

About Nikonians Forum

Café Español

Camera Carry & Apparel

Camera Security & Insurance

Digital Artistry Contest (Monthly)

Landscape Contest (Monthly)

Linux forum

Macro & Close-Up Contest (Monthly)

Nikkor Z Lenses

Nikonians Annual Photo Adventure Trips (ANPATs)

Nikonians Webinars

Photo Contest Info

Platinum Lounge

Post for Critique

Premium Advice & Critique (NEF upload)

Previous Assignments 2006 - 2016

Request for workshops

Special Edition Contests

Travel Contest (Monthly)

Tripods & Camera Support

Über Nikonians

Underwater & Aquatic Life

Wildlife Contest (Monthly)

Workshops by members

jtmcg Donor Ribbon awarded for his generous support to the Fundraising Campaign 2014 Awarded for his high level skills, specially in Wildlife, Macro & Landscape Photography Donor Ribbon awarded for his generous support to the Fundraising Campaign 2015 Awarded for his win at the Nikonians Best 2016 Photo Contest Ribbon awarded for his generous support to the 2017 fundraising campaign Ribbon awarded for his generous contribution to the 2019 Fundraising campaign Ribbon awarded as a member who has gone beyond technical knowledge to show mastery of the art a Winner of a Best of Nikonians Photo Contest

John McGarry (jtmcg)

Moderator

6564 posts

Recommended by 35 users

Member since March 22, 2007


Shot a lot of Kodachrome back in the 80s then life called and I got away from photography. I'm now retired and back into photography shooting digital and enjoying it.

Kilted_F3_nut Skilled and passionate film photogtrapher

John Laughlin (Kilted_F3_nut)

Moderator

5849 posts

Recommended by 17 users

Member since June 29, 2004


WishList: 14/2.8D Nikkor to replace 15/3.5 that was sold 50/1.4 AF-D Nikkor (Japanese version) 50/1.2 Nikkor AI or AIS 55/1.2 Nikkor-SC AI'd 180/2.8 ED Nikkor AIS 300/4 AF or 300/2.8 AI or AIS Nikkor DE-4 with good prism glass (or DE-5 with same) decent black F eyelevel finder shell F5 with MF-28 and L screen FM2n (serial 7464-7465xxx for chr; 7363-7364xxx for blk)

Favourite Gadget: All of'em


Forums moderated by this team member:

Manual Focus Lenses

Nikon F6/F5/F4

Nikon Manual Film Cameras

Martin Turner Expert professional PJ & PR photographer Ribbon awarded for his valuable contributions to the Articles section and the Wiki

Martin Turner (Martin Turner)

Moderator and Author

4986 posts

Recommended by 36 users

Member since June 20, 2006


I started as a photojournalist and over the years have moved into marketing and advertising photography. In 2012 I started a branding company, and now offer brand photography as one of my key distinctives. I love Nikonians because not only is it the most authoritative advice on Nikon and photography generally, but also the most well behaved corner of the internet.

Favourite Gadget: Lightbrush


Forums moderated by this team member:

Glamour & Portrait, Studio & Still Life

Plug-Ins

Post for Critique

Premium Advice & Critique (NEF upload)

meadowlark2 Donor Ribbon awarded for her support to the Fundraising Campaign 2014 Fellow Ribbon awarded for her continuous encouragement and meaningful comments in the spirit of Nikonians. Donor Ribbon awarded for her generous support to the Fundraising Campaign 2015 Ribbon awarded for her generous support to the Fundraising Campaign 2017 Awarded for her in-depth knowledge and high level of skill in several areas.  Awarded for winning in The Best of Nikonians 2019 Photo Contest

Marsha Edmunds (meadowlark2)

Author

13831 posts

Recommended by 96 users

Member since September 3, 2012


My interest in photography started when I was a young girl with an Kodak Instamatic camera followed by my Dad's Pentax 35mm,my first SLR, and a series of Nikon Digital SLR cameras. Wildlife, landscapes, and family photographs were my interest but I have since found macro photography fascinating especially for wild flowers. With great current lenses it has been exciting to zoom in on wildlife and learn more about them by watching and capturing images of behavior. My interest has really been fanned in the digital age with the quality of images now possible.

MEMcD In depth knowledge in various areas

Martin E. McDonough Jr. (MEMcD)

Moderator

51532 posts

Recommended by 127 users

Member since December 24, 2007


WishList: 19mm f/4D PC-E 800mm f/5.6E FL ED AF-S VR

Favourite Gadget: Anything made by Nikon


Forums moderated by this team member:

Architecture & Industrial Photography

Camera Accessories

New & Returning Members

Nikkor Autofocus Lenses

Nikon D500

Nikon D6/D5/D4/D3/D2/D1

Nikon D850, D810, D800

Nikon Video

Ned_L Awarded for his in-depth knowledge in various areas, especially Travel Photography

Ned S. Levi (Ned_L)

Moderator

10259 posts

Recommended by 67 users

Charter Member


The majority of my photography is Travel Photography, which goes hand and hand with my work as a Travel Journalist. I write a weekly travel opinion and advice column, as well as articles for corporate newsletters, and other outlets. As more and more travel being done these days is to see the natural world, travel photography now includes wildlife photography, which has been a long time passion of mine. I also do a considerable amount of architectural, as well as news and event photography, plus some catalog and documentation photography.

WishList: Nikkor Z 600mm f/4 VR S lens Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens

Favourite Gadget: Visible Dust Sensor Loupe


Forums moderated by this team member:

Camera Accessories

Camera Carry & Apparel

New to Photography

Nikon D6/D5/D4/D3/D2/D1

Nikon Z9 / Z8

Travel

Travel Contest (Monthly)

Obregon Donor Ribbon awarded for his generous support to the Fundraising Campaign 2014 Donor Ribbon awarded for his generous support to the Fundraising Campaign 2015 Awarded for his in-depth knowledge and high level of skill in several areas.

Conrad J. Obregon (Obregon)

Moderator

3068 posts

Recommended by 20 users

Charter Member


WishList: Vision


Forums moderated by this team member:

Reviews: Books, Videos & Magazines

rmigliaccio Donor Ribbon awarded for his very generous support to the Fundraising Campaign 2015 Awarded for his in-depth knowledge and high level of skill in several areas.

Rob Migliaccio (rmigliaccio)

Chief Legal Counsel

4571 posts

Recommended by 10 users

Member since March 10, 2004


rosewood_ltd Donor Ribbon awarded for his support to the Fundraising Campaign 2014 Donor Ribbon awarded for his generous support to the Fundraising Campaign 2015 Ribbon awarded for his generous support to the Fundraising Campaign 2017 Awarded for his in-depth knowledge and high level of skill in several areas. Ribbon awarded as a member who has gone beyond technical knowledge to show mastery of the art a

Russell Whittemore (rosewood_ltd)

Moderator

4215 posts

Recommended by 40 users

Member since September 10, 2008


ScottChapin Awarded for his high level skills in various areas, including Aviation and Birds Photography

Scott Chapin (ScottChapin)

Moderator

9741 posts

Recommended by 42 users

Charter Member


sevendayimages Awarded for his continuous knowledge and images sharing with community members Awarded for his win at the Best of Nikonians 2016 Photo Contest Awarded for his in-depth knowledge and high level of skill in several areas. Awarded for winning in The Best of Nikonians 2019 Photo Contest 
Winner of the Best of Nikonians Photo Contest 2020
This member has gone beyond technical knowledge to show mastery of the art and science of photo Winner in the Best of Nikonians Photo Contest 2021

Tom Jacob (sevendayimages)

Moderator

8425 posts

Recommended by 98 users

Member since September 5, 2011


If you shoot Nikon and love photography…don’t think about it and join us. We’ve got all the juice to get you up to speed with your gear or inspire you into new photo adventures!

Via the Lens Ribbon awarded for her valuable contributions to the Articles Section.

Connie Cassinetto (Via the Lens)

Author

283 posts

Recommended by 9 users

Member since August 21, 2012


Favourite Gadget: Induro Sidekick

yagaberry

Kristina Stå (yagaberry)

Helpdesk & Member Support; Author & Content Coordination

6 posts

Recommended by 2 users

Member since August 1, 2006


on the team since 2006

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