Site News and Updates

I simply couldn't wait any longer, and when your reading this and you're a member at the time of me posting this then you will have noticed we have a completely new look.

To keep the tradition, I'm releasing this as a beta until I've polished off the edges and fixed anything people find not working.

Everything will remain quite familiar but apart from the look you will notice the new navigation. A few members have already been using this style for a while and I've had good feedback on the new navigation. It takes a little getting used to but when you get used to it you'll soon realise how easy navigating the site becomes and will be asking why we didn't have it sooner.

I've still a lot of work re-writing all previous announcements that have screen shots of the previous look but I'll be plowing through those slowly.

Why the new change?
There are a number of reasons.

1. The previous navigation didn't give me much room to add extra links when new features were introduced.
2. The previous big splash of green and orange was a little distracting especially for a photography site. The new style uses predominantly neutral grey's to compliment all image viewing and is easier on the eye.
3. I want to attract a wider audience of photographers. We have a wonderful community of really great and friendly members and a more professionally presented site will attract more experienced photographers so there will be a lot more people with additional skills to help everyone else out but still keeping the friendly atmosphere everyone is used to.
4. Attracting a wider audience means companies will look to sponsor or advertise on the site. This means more prizes can be offered in competitions to make everything more exciting.

There's more.......
I will soon be able to offer all members 20% off the online price of a reputable UK canvas print company and this offer is a permanent offer with no deadlines. I will soon be in negotiations with this company to look at the possibility of competition sponsorship so a winning entry will find it's way onto a canvas for a prize. How cool is that!

While we are attracting more members/visitors to the site, this means we become a good advertising and exposure option for companies. As our site stats grow, we'll attract more companies and the benefits will be passed back you guys, our extremely valued members.

As always feedback is extremely important and thank you not only for your support but for your continued commitment to our community.

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Paul

www.phrphotography.com

Love it mate, you are a star. Good news all round, dont even surf anywhere else for a look anymore Phototopix is home

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Dennyboy "You Cannot Depend on Your Eyes if Your Imagination is Out of Focus"

DP-J Photography My Own Website

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Hi Paul ... whatt a nice surprise .. lol .. when I came to have a quick look around .. this afternoon .... It's lovely .. love the clours .. It really does look fresh and clean ... (((Hugs)) for you!! Just love it .. .. lol ..
Cheers
Else

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"Everything has it's beauty, but not everyone sees it"
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Went to the Bog,smoked a fag came back and refreshed the screen and got this!!!! it looks fantastic mate nice work fella..... off to have a look round now (yes i know it's the same stuff but it looks cooler now)...

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Was a bit thrown at first (sorry been out for a meal with a friend, and yes a couple of beers), but looks great to me! Paul, mate, wow all this work you do for us is unpresidented - I can't express truley how grateful I am (and other here) for such a cracking site and with all the updates you are constantly doing!

And just as Dennis, good news all round!

Will endevour to write more articles for the site as a way of a thank you.

Cheers mate

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RGDS, MARK

If somebody taps you on the shoulder and your photo has been taken when you turn around, then you just been Spooked!

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This site is definitely moving forwards, looking better all the time with some excellent images and good friendly members willing to help each other. Keep up the good work.

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WOW.

Made a comment to a thread clicked the 'Post Quick Reply' button and fell off my chair.

This is certainly the place to be for photography.

I can't express how glad I feel that I never gave it up a few months ago I have had so much encouragement from everyone in this community.

To you Paul a very big THANK YOU for all the work you putinto the site

Well done

Excellent work, buddy!

Its refreshing to find a site/forum where everyone is so freindly and helpful, and where the site owner(s) are constantly seeking ways to improve the service.

You are doing a grand job - so glad i found this place!

Paul

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Wow! What a nice surprise.
It's just so pretty and fresh and clean and professional looking.
The site very organized and easy to navigate through.
I love it!
Every time I get busy and go away from the site for a bit, I come back and there's something new.
You make me feel special because you are always giving us a little present from time to time.
I love this site!!!!

Certainly looks more professional (gotta love those eyes..what man wouldn't fall in love with THOSE eyes )