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Is anyone out there? Hi. I don't know if any of you remember me, but I'm alive. I know I've been gone for quite some time, wow. I really don't visit here anymore. After Cody, this place just held far too many memories, and I lost all inspiration for a while, so I was forced to abandon it. I am so sorry for leaving so abruptly. Do forgive me. It took quite a while, but I eventually moved on. My inspiration has returned (in jumps an spurts), and I'd like to think that my skills have marginally improved as well, into something I may actually pursue (at least as a real hobby, now). I'm happy to say I've found a new home or two. You can visit m

Cody Byers passed away at 6:14pm, Monday February 1st, a month and a half shy of his 11th birthday, with overwhelming support from family, friends, and strangers halfway across the world. Goodbye my four-legged little brother. See you on the other side. :heart: ~Kris, who will never forget you. Ever.

(will also be posted to facebook) I think I just realized the main reason I'm never around on this site anymore, at least in posting my photography. When I stopped lurking and started posting, it was for fun. A few pictures on Canada Day, a few at my cottage, you know, simple things. I never expected to be known, even in a very small way, for anything. ... And then Cody became my model. He was amazing, you've all seen the awesome little fuzzbucket in action. Those years ago, I could do anything with him. Lift him up to pose him on things (god he hated me for those), say stay and wander back a good 15 ft to get a shot (and he wouldn't mo