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David...thanks so much for doing this. After so much negativity in many of the comments, it was refreshing to read your objective opinion.

Michael..I am 100% sure it is my image on the stamp. The whole point of this discussion was to get advice as to the best way forward. Thanks..

"If you had your choice what would be your way forward? You have never made that clear? It would be helpful in the discussion". Well, this was the whole reason why I started this discussion in the ...

Michael..the bird was in a pretty large enclosure and there was lots of room to fly about. I spent about an hour inside the enclosure allowing it to get a bit used to my presence. I took several ...

Thanks for the idea, Doug. I will definitely do so! :-)

My wife's company was looking to buy a parrot image for some advertising. I advised her that my image was shot in an enclosure and I would not pass it off as shot in the wild. I did a google ...

Thanks, Doug. Already ordered a couple! :-)

Thanks. Jahn. Appreciate your input.

To many people here aren't interested in being right, they just want to prove you wrong and will make up any old balony to prove it. I am amazed at some of the comments. Completely contrary to what ...

Trying to place a value on it. A bit tough so far

Thanks Phil. Wow...I must have broken some terrible rule that I was unaware of.

grsnovi ...you are right. I did not post any gear as I was new to the registration process. If that will help you in taking my post seriously, I will gladly go back and do so. So sorry..

Thanks for all  the info...really appreciate it.

Thanks. I should be able to do so. I have the original 35mm color slide as one  posted  is a scan.

Thanks for that Phil. It is really a tough crowd...that's why I never posted before.

BTW is this also a "one-post" new member? I have seen quite many "one-posters" during the years and I have been wondering why anybody first makes the trouble to be a DPR member but then just stops ...

Thanks...like your idea!

Well, this is my first posting as I never had anything worth posting before. I have visited the site numerous times over the years and hope to continue posting.

It is really me..and Nevis did not have my permission. I only sell prints on the site and have never sold any rights to reproduce the image to anyone..

I am in the process of doing so. However, I am getting the run a round and need some more info before I even consider getting an attorney.