Nikon Sniper: Contest In Celebration of 2000 Followers

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Contest In Celebration of 2000 Followers

Need extra storage space? Make sure you enter this NikonSniper contest. You could be the lucky winner of a brand new "Western Digital - My Passport Essential 200GB External USB 2.0 Hard Drive" just for being a NikonSniper follower.

That's right! In the next few days we will cross the 2000 follower milestone (only 24 to go as of January 9) and in an effort to say thanks we will have a drawing for a 200 Gig Hard Drive.

Contest rules are simple!
1. You must be a follower of the NikonSniper blog.
2. Respond to THIS post in the comments with the request, "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."
3. The winner will be announced within days of crossing the 2000 follower milestone.

I wish I could hand out these hard drives to all of you ... but I am just an "old dude" with a few extra bucks, not one of Americas big banks that rips people off hand over fist. (Oh, That was an intended political statement.) Anyway, I am really thankful for your kinds words and comments while I'm at home and on the road and I just want to say thanks with this contest. Thanks to all of you. I hope you enjoy your time here. God bless!

NikonSniper Steve

155 comments:

Álvaro said...: Thanks to you Stephen for sharing with all of us.
Greetings from Spain.
P.S. "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest." Ha, ha.; October 24, 2009 at 4:17 PM
Chapa said...: Good luck for the 2000 followers.; October 24, 2009 at 4:32 PM
Gigi Ann said...: Congratulations of your quest of 2000 followers. I hope your dream comes true. What the heck, sign me up, even though I don't really know what a hard-drive is, I'm sure my computer whizzes that take care of me will explain it to me. haha...; October 24, 2009 at 4:37 PM
Unknown said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.
Look, I am number 1!
Thanks for all your beautiful photos. You are an inspiration to me.; October 24, 2009 at 4:41 PM
Shelley L. MacKenzie said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.

I am already a follower of your great blog!; October 24, 2009 at 4:44 PM
My Diabetic Sweet Life said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.

I'm a follower :); October 24, 2009 at 4:55 PM
Anonymous said...: Very cool idea! How do you have so many followers anyway?

Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest!

~Avery
averyandphotography.blogspot.com; October 24, 2009 at 5:01 PM
Don Auderer said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.; October 24, 2009 at 5:17 PM
adebanji said...: "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."
Cheers-a silent admirer of your pics.; October 24, 2009 at 5:19 PM
Anonymous said...: Hi Stephen,

Wow that's awfully nice of you!!!!
I'm sure you'll get to 2000 soon.

I'd like to enter the draw.
Please enter me!!! :))

Thanks!!!!; October 24, 2009 at 5:20 PM
Brian Miller said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.

and of course, keep the pics coming.

smiles.; October 24, 2009 at 5:21 PM
Pat said...: Awesome! "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."

I need someplace to store the bazillion pictures I took of the balloon fiesta! LOL!; October 24, 2009 at 5:44 PM
Rose said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.

Thank you!; October 24, 2009 at 5:50 PM
Marie S said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.
I enjoy your photos everyday, thank you so much!!; October 24, 2009 at 6:04 PM
Four Seasons in a Life said...: Awesome idea Stephen! I am sure you will reach that mark shortly as the word gets out.

"Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."

Wishing you a wonderful weekend
Egmont; October 24, 2009 at 6:04 PM
Anonymous said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.; October 24, 2009 at 6:10 PM
Carolyn R. Parsons said...: "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."; October 24, 2009 at 6:55 PM
More Than Words said...: What an awesome giveaway. That is so generous of you!

""Please enter me in the Nikon Sniper 2000 contest."; October 24, 2009 at 6:58 PM
Kathy said...: Cool! Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 Contest!; October 24, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Steve McCoy said...: Very cool, Stephen. Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.; October 24, 2009 at 7:17 PM
Nel said...: "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."

I enjoy your blog and your pictures. Photography is one of my passions also.; October 24, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Susan said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.

I'm impressed, btw, that's a lot of viewers!; October 24, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Valerie 007 said...: Steve, please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest. I'm sure it will be no time before you hit the big 2 triple 0. I've enjoyed your photos and the hot air ballons must have been a sight to see. Your bat in flight is amazing. Safe travels-looking forward to seeing what you've been up to.; October 24, 2009 at 8:12 PM
Joanna Jenkins said...: WOW!!!! What an awesome giveaway and a GIGANTIC milestone!

I'm already a huge fan and a follower but....

"Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."

CONGRATULATIONS!; October 24, 2009 at 8:28 PM
L. D. said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest." Actually you have me excited as I must be living in the past. I didn't know these existed. I must have one, even if I don't win. Thanks for sharing about it as my computer is crying out for some relief from all my photos. Not as many as yours I am sure but I am afraid my old computer will crash. Thanks for the info, and I would like to win, but if not I am still a winner for finding out about this product.; October 24, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Cheryl said...: Well I love a contest! So would you "please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest". And thanks for sharing so many wonderful photos and taking me along on all your adventures. I have been so lucky to see such wondrous sights through your blog. So thank you!; October 24, 2009 at 9:11 PM
The Little Miss said...: you have a really nice blog and Ive learned a lot being here!!!
Please come visit me at littlemissheirlooms.blogspot.com and enter my current giveaway. I try to have a new and AMAZING giveaway every Monday so I hope you decide to become a follower so you don't miss out!
xo
Priscila; October 24, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Elaine said...: Enter me. I've taken lots of photos on our roadtrip and my backup drive is getting full. Hey, you aren't disqualifying previous winners, are you?; October 24, 2009 at 11:03 PM
^A^ngel said...: Hi Stephen...hope you are doing well...quite a milestone!! Congrats!

Thank you for the opportunity to win... the prize is wonderful...

So...

"Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."

Hugs and God Bless,

^A^ngel; October 24, 2009 at 11:30 PM
Don and Krise said...: I'd follow even without the contest, but........

Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.; October 25, 2009 at 12:40 AM
Floral Friday said...: I always enjoy your photos.

Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.; October 25, 2009 at 12:50 AM
digitalzen said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.; October 25, 2009 at 12:57 AM
Julia said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.

Have a nice day!:); October 25, 2009 at 2:54 AM
Venkatesh Kumaravel said...: //"Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."//
Yes, Sir. I'm your follower, yeah.; October 25, 2009 at 5:20 AM
Valerie said...: Am I the first to say DON'T enter me? This is a most generous offer but I worry that if I won it would cost a fortune to post it to the UK.... grins. Seriously, I already have one and it's THE most valuable piece of equipment. Congratulations on nearing your goal ... it's hardly surprising considering the quality and scope of your pictures. Well done, Stephen.; October 25, 2009 at 5:22 AM
Sylvia said...: You have 2000? Congratulations. You deserve it, with your funny, beautiful, inspiring photos.
To not be different, "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest!"; October 25, 2009 at 6:29 AM
Anonymous said...: I have enjoyed you sharing your beautiful photos.
Good luck on your 2000 followers.

"Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."

Have a great day.
Pam; October 25, 2009 at 6:39 AM
Jay said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.

You've got a great blog here.; October 25, 2009 at 8:16 AM
Argent said...: I just noticed you as a new follower on my blog (not sure how you found it). I've just been looking through some of your shots and they are VERY nice on the eye. I don't want the hard-drive, give it to someone who really needs it. Thanks; October 25, 2009 at 8:17 AM
Susan said...: Stephen, thanks for joining my followers. I am now a proud member of your crowd of followers! I think I have a lonnnnnggggg way to go before I reach as many as you. :)

Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.

This is very generous of you! Thanks for the chance!

Love your photos!; October 25, 2009 at 8:51 AM
Kirigalpoththa said...: Good luck for the 2000 followers!

I always admire your photos!; October 25, 2009 at 9:33 AM
CHummelKornell said...: Please enter me in your NikonSniper 2000 contest.

Steven, I love your photos and wholeheartedly support your plan to live on in your body of work for your grands, great-grands, great, great-grands and so on into the future. From what I see of your work, they will be so happy to know that you were their relative.

Keep the beauty and truth coming our way, and "thanks" for sharing with us along the way.; October 25, 2009 at 9:36 AM
Unknown said...: Wow... I'm impressed!

Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.

:o) I am a follower and always love to see what you've got posted!

Have a wonderful weekend!; October 25, 2009 at 12:05 PM
McKay Family said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.

I am a follower and I try to visit as often as possible...but get to see the feed daily even when I can't stop by to comment. I enjoy looking at your photos!; October 25, 2009 at 1:08 PM
BaysideLife said...: How nice to think that you've shared your beautiful photos with 2000 lucky photos. Thanks for sharing your adventues with us. I'm sure you'll have no trouble reaching that momentous number.

Please enter me in the NikonSniper contest.; October 25, 2009 at 1:12 PM
Shaunak Mukherjee said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.

On a different note, for all this time you've been sharing such awesome photos with us from your travels and otherwise, I thank you. You've been a great inspiration for getting me interested in photography.

Kudos and cheers!; October 25, 2009 at 1:54 PM
José Luis Avila Herrera said...: Wow, excellent idea!

"Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest"

Thank you!; October 25, 2009 at 1:59 PM
@eloh said...: What an excellent way to find out how many folks are peeking at your pictures! Enter me in, and please go photograph the Grand Canyon for me.; October 25, 2009 at 2:20 PM
Julie said...: Thank you for all the great photos!!
Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 follower contest!
Thank you!!
Julie H; October 25, 2009 at 5:16 PM
Ronda Laveen said...: Wow! You are really close to 2000 followers amazing!

Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.; October 25, 2009 at 5:24 PM
BB said...: Wow... you have 2000 followers? That's amazing (not that your photos aren't totally worth it, but 2000... you are a legend!).

Your Green Pastures entry makes me ache...

:-)
BB

Oh, and "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."; October 25, 2009 at 5:41 PM
Jane said...: I enjoy your everchanging imagery

"Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."; October 25, 2009 at 6:30 PM
.Trudi Sissons said...: Oh Oh Bush Babe needs to Brush up on her reading....let's hope you reach 2000 before too long!

"Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."; October 25, 2009 at 7:45 PM
Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...: Ooooo.... ahhh.... wow! please enter me!
hugs,
shell; October 25, 2009 at 7:46 PM
Me said...: "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."

mr popular :) 2000! wow; October 25, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Alicia @ boylerpf said...: I just became #1581...you're on your way! Count me in..please enter me in the NikonSniper 200 contest!; October 25, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Woody said...: Congrats Stephen!

"Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."; October 25, 2009 at 8:54 PM
NikonSniper said...: Elaine,
All are eligible ... worldwide. Including the great State of Alaska.
NikonSniper Steve; October 25, 2009 at 9:03 PM
The Bumbles said...: Well Steve, I have just become a follower as I noticed you are now following our blog. I also took a look around and enjoy your mantra and images. The more shutterbugs the better I always say. And so therefore, "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest." See how nicely I follow directions? ;0); October 25, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Jeni said...: "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."
I'm a follower -each and every post, thank you very much to my lovely, trusty reader. I don't just enjoy your pictures, I love 'em! They are always superb. Don't comment much though as only so many times I can say pretty much the same things -fantastic, awesome, gorgeous, excellent, etc., without having a dose of severe writer's cramps set in, ya know. But that does explain to a tee how I do enjoy, and very much appreciate your postings.; October 25, 2009 at 9:53 PM
tterlyn said...: I realy like your photo blog, keep it up.
"Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."

Thanks so much; October 25, 2009 at 11:24 PM
darlin said...: Wow, now that got a lot of attention! lol Sure I'm game and will play along... how far will you ship to? Is Canada to far? lol

Have a great day, photos are awesome as usual and thank you for sharing them with us all.

"Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest." (Copy and paste, does this disqualify me?) hehehe; October 26, 2009 at 1:12 AM
Anonymous said...: "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."

I am a devoted follower and I love your work.; October 26, 2009 at 9:47 AM
S. Etole said...: Having lost almost a year's worth of photos in a matter of seconds I for sure will ask that you please ... "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."; October 26, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Eve said...: Win or not I'm with you Steve, so Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest!
Enjoy the road!; October 26, 2009 at 2:18 PM
MaLou Silverman said...: You're so nice :)

Please enter me in the Nikon Sniper 2000 contest."; October 27, 2009 at 4:52 AM
Oklahoma Granny said...: Hope I'm not too late.

Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.

Your photographs amaze me every day. Thank you for sharing them.; October 27, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Davine said...: Checking out your photos each day is a lovely way to start my day.

Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest; October 27, 2009 at 4:41 PM
Amanda Michelle said...: Love your work.... :)

"Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."; October 27, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Kyle Dunn said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest. :) THANKS!; October 28, 2009 at 5:33 AM
slim said...: Well you certainly got a great response and some new followers like me ;-) I can't believe all the excellent images you have posted to share. thank you I really like the barn in the fog . . . simply gorgeous.; October 28, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Atkins Family said...: "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."
Love your photography.; October 28, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Reenie said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.

(And thanks for following us at serendipity365.); October 28, 2009 at 8:52 PM
RobinScott28 said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest. :); October 28, 2009 at 11:27 PM
WV LeAnn said...: I am a follower and "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."; October 30, 2009 at 1:34 PM
Scriptor Senex said...: "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."

2000 is quite a target - hope you reach it.; October 31, 2009 at 3:11 AM
Luke Smith said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.

By the way, nice photo of that hot-air balloon

-
Luke Smith

http://www.hishandiwork.biz; October 31, 2009 at 8:23 AM
Carol Schiff Daily Painting said...: So happy that I found your super blog!

Please, enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.

I look forward to enjoying your lovely photos!; October 31, 2009 at 11:20 AM
dominique eichi said...: Thank you for been my follower also and could you please enter me in this contest !
ps you have some great photos.; October 31, 2009 at 5:03 PM
Sharon's Cottage Quilts said...: What an eye for beauty are you blessed with! Your talent and experience show in each and every photograph.
Blessings~Sharon; November 2, 2009 at 7:03 PM
JKW said...: I do not even have to guess why you have almost 2000 followers. . for the same I reason I follow. You are the Best, the most intriguing, non-boring, essential photographer I know. Please don't stop. . . the pictures speak to me. Blessings, Janet; November 2, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Barbara said...: Please enter me in the 2000 nikon sniper contest, and thanks for following me! Love your photos! Just beautiful!; November 3, 2009 at 12:26 AM
normana53 said...: "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest"; November 3, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Anonymous said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."; November 4, 2009 at 9:40 AM
Yffar'sWorld said...: I'm sure you'd hit that 2000 mark soon. I love your photos, they're just simply amazing. I hope you won't mind if I place your site on my blog - just a small help from me to help you reach that 2000 followers goal.

And yeah, before I forget...

"Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest"

I just wonder if you can ship it all the way to the Philippines, LOL. Don't worry, I can provide you a US address in case I win the raffle. :-) (I'm hopeful, hehehe)

Thanks, and keep on posting your great pics!; November 4, 2009 at 3:04 PM
Kerry Laureen (duVent) said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest. :)

Kerry; November 6, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Scott Law said...: Eww, pick me! Pick me! I think I just brought the number to 1672 or something like that. Now I'm thinking of having a contest to see if I can get to 10 followers, LOL. As your neighbor to the North in Utah, I really relate to your beautiful photos and hope to keep seeing them coming.; November 7, 2009 at 10:32 PM
Gypsy Quilter said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.

(and I really love your photos)!; November 9, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Ruth said...: This 200 gig sounds great, holds super amount of "stuff". Great prize.
I was awed by gigabytes, but now find that there are tetrabytes. When our 156 gb's external "fried" with all our data recently, we were distraught, but after 4 mos. w/o those files, were able to hack them all off instead of having to pay $800 to $3600 to have it done professionally with no guarantee it would work. To replace the fried animal, we now have the latest which is in tetrabytes. Unbelievable. And it's only double the size of the gb station.
New to your blog, sorry I've missed so much, but am catching up each day. It'll keep me busy for some time. Love your humor and photos. Outstanding in comp. and subject.
Noted in your interests, you like dancing. Would it be ballroom?
Peace and grace of Jesus Christ be with you. Ruth
Oh, and, Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.; November 9, 2009 at 10:22 PM
James said...: Wow Stephen, thanks for this opportunity!! Your contribution to the arts--and to other artists, is an inspiration! Thank you!

Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest!; November 10, 2009 at 10:57 PM
Ella said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest. And thank you so much for following me. Your photos are amazing!
Blessings, GG; November 11, 2009 at 12:27 PM
Tim said...: I love your photos! They are amazing!

Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.; November 14, 2009 at 9:50 PM
Jennifer said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."

Love your blog and your great photos. Thank you!; November 14, 2009 at 10:01 PM
Space Lady said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.; November 17, 2009 at 4:17 PM
Julie said...: Please enter me in your contest!!! 2000 followers!!! WOW!!; November 17, 2009 at 6:40 PM
Katy said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.; November 17, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Anonymous said...: I just bought a Cannon T50 to start learning photography . Haven't used it yet , as my time is tight , but really want to get into this . Your pictures are great !
"Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."
Hugs
Deb; November 18, 2009 at 4:41 AM
BlossomFlowerGirl said...: Greetings from Australia.
I was looking at your blog and the only reason I noticed this contest was because I loved the colours in your post titled "Fisherman's Wharf Flowers"
So, yes I am now a follower. Best of luck at attaining the magical 2000.

"Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."
Cheers.
Melbourne Daily Photo; November 18, 2009 at 4:44 AM
~All Roads Lead Home~ said...: I want to join in on the fun! "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest"! Thanks so much. ~Sarah~; November 18, 2009 at 10:15 AM
I Play Outside The Box said...: What crisp pictures!

"Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."

Have a great day!!!; November 18, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Kate said...: "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."

Thanks Steve; November 22, 2009 at 12:08 AM
Martina J said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."; November 22, 2009 at 8:03 AM
Meeko Fabulous said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest!

Yea, I agree with you re: the banks . . . I'm switching . . .; November 23, 2009 at 1:17 PM
Nikki via The Scarlett Rose Garden said...: Holy Cow! The first thing I saw when your blog popped up was the amount of followers you had and I about fell out of my chair!

I can certainly see why tho~ very inspiring. I hope to get a *real* camera some day soon and be able to do more than what my cheap HP allows.

Congrats on your soon to be 2000!

Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest!
Nikki; November 24, 2009 at 11:30 PM
cristie said...: oops...my last comment was referring to the items listed on your shopping receipt. ccc; November 25, 2009 at 8:22 AM
Sue said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.
Great blog Steve...Well done.; November 29, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Rose Marie Raccioppi said...: You offer seized moments, places, reflections, and all the delights of a virtual tour bus, plane, walk-a-bout. Comments express praise, appreciation and admiration. Certainly 2000 will soon be and so...

"Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."

A most appreciative
APOGEE Poet.; November 29, 2009 at 11:45 PM
MsNscr said...: Extra space to hold all the pictures I take of my son? Awesome!

Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.; December 9, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Patrinas Pencil said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.

I just found you by luck today - when I clicked on "grphics" in my own profile intrests. What a blessed find. I love photography too. I'm also a Christian grandma of 4 :) Love your views of daily living! Thanks for sharing your talent and your passion for life.; December 13, 2009 at 4:35 PM
Doda said...: Cool, thanks!

Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest; December 15, 2009 at 3:01 AM
Mountaindreamers said...: Hi there i just came across your site, I love photography and one of the nice things about digital is the freedom to shoot to your hearts content ( and delete a few ) Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest. I look forward to following your work . Sincerely , Laura; December 15, 2009 at 4:52 PM
Helen said...: "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest." Helen; December 19, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Sunny said...: I always enjoy your posts, you have taught me always be on the lookout for that 'great' shot. Thank you.
Sunny :)
Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.; December 19, 2009 at 12:20 PM
Lucy said...: "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.

I signed up to follow you before and just realized that it hadn't 'taken.' So here I an again! Love your work!; December 19, 2009 at 6:59 PM
@eloh said...: Okay, I'm in.; December 20, 2009 at 1:27 PM
@eloh said...: I mean, I'm in, Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.; December 20, 2009 at 1:28 PM
Karen~The Barely There Primitive Bear said...: I love your pictures! I like taking
pics but I am not great at it, I
did get some good ones in Oregon &
posted them on my blog awhile back.
"Please enter me in the NikonSniper
2000 contest"

Karen; December 22, 2009 at 4:23 PM
beckielboo said...: Hi, Love - absolutely LOVE - your pictures.

Yes, Please enter me in your 2000 contest!

Can't wait to see what you show is next!
Beckie; December 23, 2009 at 4:53 PM
Bill said...: Hi Stephen,

Just discovered your 'blog on the back of you discovering mine. Although I'm more of a writer, I'm quite a fan of photo 'blogs and what immediately attracted me to yours is your assertion that anyone can be a great photographer, regardless of their equipment. I couldn't agree more!

No need to enter me in the prize draw. It should go to one of your regulars rather than a newbie like me, but I'm happy to help you towards your milestone.

Regards,
1861 (but you can call me Bill); December 27, 2009 at 3:51 AM
Kym said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.

Thanks so much....I am really needing the extra space!

Happy New Year; January 1, 2010 at 12:44 AM
mrpilles said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.
mrpilles@comcast.net; January 1, 2010 at 1:36 AM
Tonya said...: You know us women always need more room! In the closet, the house and as a scrapbooker I definitely need more room in the hard drive! Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest and thank you for hosting such a generous give away!!; January 1, 2010 at 8:10 AM
Donna said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.
Truly enjoying your site! I plan to return often. Thanks.; January 4, 2010 at 4:05 PM
Dagmar said...: Oh I'll bet this is gonna be so much fun for you to do. And a big heart you must have to give some amazing gift like this away even if you think you're an 'old dude' wich for sure I'll bet your not old by miles.

Hope you'll make it soon to the 2000th follower. I'll bet you'll fly al the way there.
So yea I do need one of those soon.
I'm gladd to enter: ""Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.; January 7, 2010 at 1:15 PM
Stephanie said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest. :); January 7, 2010 at 1:35 PM
Impala Image Works said...: "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."

Although you didn't have to bribe me to be a follower - your work is reward enough.; January 7, 2010 at 3:36 PM
Sean said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest.

I of course love the pictures - but more I enjoy the humility and hobby feel you have to shooting. People always tell me that a lot of my photos are amazing, but I, like you, just shoot a lot of pictures and get lucky. You seem to get lucky more often than me - yet you are very humble about it.; January 7, 2010 at 3:47 PM
Robby said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 Contest.

I do love my Nikon!!!! I know exactly how you feel about taking photos...and I do sniper a lot of strangers!!! I can't believe that you were my follower first...I am at 98....Good luck on 2000!!!!!

xxxRobby; January 7, 2010 at 4:15 PM
nanny said...: "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."

great giveaway!; January 7, 2010 at 7:50 PM
DaddyNoBucks said...: "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."; January 7, 2010 at 8:42 PM
DaddyNoBucks said...: "Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest."; January 7, 2010 at 8:43 PM
Unknown said...: Please enter me in the NikonSniper 2000 contest!; January 7, 2010 at 9:32 PM
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Awesome giveaway Stephen, here's to your 2000th follower.

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I've just recently jumped back into my love of photography though I am not so good... yet! :) Hopefully I can learn from you.

Take care and God Bless you,
Debbie; January 9, 2010 at 1:43 PM
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Welcome To NikonSniper

Welcome to NikonSniper! Thank you for coming!

It is a joy and blessing for me to keep chasing my perfect photo. I am always trying to improve my photography. Photography has really been the only constant hobby I have had for 39 years. I continue to try to photograph as much of life’s journey as possible ... and it has had its ups and downs! God has graciously allowed me to continue traveling the world to see His creative hands ... And it IS awesome!

I use Nikon cameras and lenses … however, I am not a Nikon snob. Great photographers use all kinds of cameras. I know some excellent photographic eyes using cell phones only!

Truthfully, photography is much more to me than a hobby. It has been awesome "get away from everything therapy" for me throughout my life. Photography has allowed me to escape and spend time in solitude, or with my wife ... or to have one-on-one time with close friends in order to see the wonders of creation.

I wish to record something in photography that will outlast me for my family and friends. It would be really cool if my great-great-great grandchildren could see the photos I have captured during my days … and just for a moment, see the world as it was through my eyes.

Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement and support here on NikonSniper. I hope enjoy what you see on your visits here and are challenged and encouraged in new ways to dig out your camera and get clicking. God bless you all. NikonSniper Steve

Whoo-AHHH

Our daughter, Tara left home on Memorial Day 2010 and went to Combat Basic Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. She graduated on August 13th and shipped out to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas to begin AIT Advanced Individual Training for 68 Whiskey (Army Combat Medic). Tara was part of Charlie Company, 232nd Medical Battalion and graduated from AIT on December 10. After a short stint at home Tara was stationed at Camp Casey in South Korea where she began her service to the country.

Update (5/25/2012)
Tara has now returned to the USA from a year in South Korea and is stationed at Fort Campbell, KY as part of the Charlie Company (Painkillers), 801st Brigade Support Battalion (Maintaineers), 4th Brigade Combat Team (Currahee), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).
I am not really sure what all that means but thanks to all of you who have prayed for our beloved Tara while she was overseas. We are very proud of her and deeply miss being close to her during her military service. We thank you for your continued prayers while she continues training and preparing for her next Rendevous With Destiny.

Update (6/28/2012)
Tara has been promoted to Specialist (SPC). She will be home for her 2 week summer break soon.

Update (12/22/2012)
Tara came home with her roommate Bree on Christmas break. They brought an insane number (nine) of German Shepherd dogs with them + a chi-huahh-huahh (rat dog) for a nice round total of ten dogs. This is nuts!
Luckily, nine shepherds are staying at a nearby farm so we only have one extra dog in the house.
Great to see them again and makes for a great family get together for Christmas. The more the merrier in Woodstock!

Update (05/12/2013)
Tara is now in the final days of the arrival of her first baby, a boy, baby Jaxon! I am kinda pulling for a D-Day, June 6 delivery but I know Tara won't last that long. We are trusting in the Lord for a safe arrival of Jaxon to the Baird family. The Baird boys have begun a comeback. Jaxon will be our 8th grandchild and 2nd grandson after following 6 beautiful grand-daughters.

Fort Sill Basic Training
Lawton, OK
Completed 8/13/2012

Fort Sam Houston AIT
San Antonio, TX
Completed 12/10/2010

Camp Casey
Dongducheon, South Korea
Completed 12/20/2011

Fort Campbell
Fort Campbell, KY
Current

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT
SERVICE TO YOUR COUNTRY

To God be the GLORY

I have been so blessed to be able to photograph a small portion of the glory of God seen in His creation. God is a great God of detail and order and has blessed us with eyes to see His handiwork. All of my photography is offered to HIS glory alone!

Psalm 66:5
Come and see what God has done: he is awesome in his deeds toward the children of man.

Romans 1:20
For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.

Genesis 1:1
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

Psalm 90:2
Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.

Psalm 97:4-5
His lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and trembles. The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.

Job 26:8-11
He binds up the waters in his thick clouds, and the cloud is not split open under them. He covers the face of the full moon and spreads over it his cloud. He has inscribed a circle on the face of the waters at the boundary between light and darkness.

Isaiah 40:26
Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name, by the greatness of his might, and because he is strong in power not one is missing.

Psalm 33:8-9
Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him! For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm.

Psalm 147:4-5
He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names. Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure.

Psalm 8:3-4
When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?

Isaiah 40:22
It is he who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them like a tent to dwell in.

Psalm 19:1
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.

Job 37:14-16
“Hear this, O Job; stop and consider the wondrous works of God. Do you know how God lays his command upon them and causes the lightning of his cloud to shine? Do you know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge.

Hebrews 1:1-3
Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Jeremiah 32:17
‘Ah, Lord GOD! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.

Job 38:22-23
“Have you entered the storehouses of the snow, or have you seen the storehouses of the hail, which I have reserved for the time of trouble, for the day of battle and war?

Psalm 104:24
O LORD, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.

2 Corinthians 9:10
He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness.

Matthew 6:28-30
And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

Genesis 1:20-22
And God said, “Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the heavens.” So God created the great sea creatures and every living creature that moves, with which the waters swarm, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. And God blessed them, saying, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.”

Matthew 6:26
Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?

Psalm 145:10
All your works shall give thanks to you, O LORD, and all your saints shall bless you!

Psalm 111:2-4
Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and merciful.

Job 12:7-9
“But ask the beasts, and they will teach you; the birds of the heavens, and they will tell you; or the bushes of the earth, and they will teach you; and the fish of the sea will declare to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this?

Genesis 1:26-27
Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.

Ecclesiastes 3:11
He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.

1 John 4:8-10
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.

Scriptures Verses

1 John 5:11-12 And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.

John 16:24 Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.

Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.

Isaiah 59:2 But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you so that he does not hear.

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Hebrews 9:27 And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment.

John 5:24 Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit.

Romans 10:9 Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Psalm 119:9,11 How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

Jeremiah 33:3 Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.

John 13:34-35 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

John 14:21 “Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.”

1 John 5:13 I write these things to you who believes in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life.

Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.

Proverbs 27:1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.

John 1:1,14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

John 6:37 All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.

John 8:36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

John 10:27-28 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.

John 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

John 20:30-31 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

Acts 4:12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”

Romans 3:20 For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.

Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 5:8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

1 Corinthians 1:18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

Hebrews 7:25 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.

Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

James 1:22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

James 4:14 yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.

1 Peter 2:24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.

1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus

2 Chronicles 16:9a For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him.

Psalm 37:3-7a Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday. Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him.

Psalm 46:1-3 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.

Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”

Isaiah 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned- every one- to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Matthew 5:48 You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Matthew 7:13-14 Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.

Matthew 11:28-29 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Mark 8:36 For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?

Luke 5:32 I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.”

Luke 12:15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”

John 10:9-10 I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.

1 Corinthians 15:3-6 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Peter, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep.

2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

Galatians 2:21 I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose.