Give us your best shot(s). Starting now, MAS will experiment with a special web section for beginner and advanced nature photography buffs. All you have to do is submit one or a few (no more than three at a time please) of your best nature photographs. I would prefer you send them in .JPG file format as attachments to my e-mail address jameyaich@gmail.com . All photos should include as much information as possible (i.e.; name of plant or animal, approx. date & location where taken, camera used, lens, settings if possible, etc.).

For the time being there are few rules. Preference will be given to wild (non domestic) animals and plants. However, cultivated plants, domestic animals, and landscapes will also be considered. Color and black & white photos will be considered. Also, for the time being, I will decide which photos will be selected for the site and how long the photos will remain on the site. I know I'm sticking my neck out here and I'm sure I'll make a few people unhappy. So until someone else volunteers to be on a photo selection committee, I'll be willing to take the hits. Every effort will be made to give everyone a fair chance to have their photos presented.

Since we are just getting started at this, I'm sure the project will evolve over time. I welcome all questions and suggestions you may have. We hope to make this a fun, entertaining, and educational activity. I'll be looking forward to your response and photos.

Sincerely, Jim Yaich, MAS webmaster.