And so, we close out my first year of taking pictures at Anthrocon. I think 88 pictures is a really good start, though we'll see how many I manage next year, and how many I throw out. I culled something like 40 pictures from my camera that were hopelessly out of focus, leaving me these 88. Digital cameras are wonderful like that, they let you see your mistake fast enough to retake the pic.
I've learned a few things from the process of taking these pictures and putting them up, too. For one... spontaneous, unposed pictures can work really well, but sometimes it's probably better to get the fur's attention to let them clown around a little and pose. For another, be patient and let the camera finish focusing before you take the shot. What i really learned though is how awesome you all are, both those of you who let me take photos and those who IDed you for me. Seriously. I'd heard it said that "comments are an artist's food pellets" but once i started posting photos I really understood it. Your comments made it so much more fun, and making new friends gave me extra resolve to make sure I make it back to AC next year! Hopefully I won't be as shy about hugs and stuff either.

What next? Well, I'm pretty sure I'm the only fur within 100 miles of where I live, so there won't be any more furry pictures until I go to another con. if I want to go to Rainfurrest I better get on things, but... the friends I wanted to see there have to cancel, looks like. Might not be able to go to anything until next year, maybe. I'd like to hit up Further Confusion some year, see the artists who can't make it to AC for various reasons. That said, I could upload scans or photos of art I've gotten in my sketchbooks (not much) or random pictures if I see something that catches my eye in day to day life. Let me know what you think!