anthp
Forum username: anthp Role: Community contributor, photo showcase regular, trip reporter Posts: 1,273 across 52 threads started Active years: 2004—2013 (peak 2005—2006) Primary forums: Photography Gear and Technique (403), Photo/Video Showcase (297), General Chat (147)
Community Role
anthp was a highly active Wetpixel community member during the mid-2000s DSLR boom. His posting pattern — strong in both Photography Gear and Technique (403) and Photo/Video Showcase (297) — indicates someone who both discussed gear extensively and shared underwater images regularly. He also contributed frequently to Trip Reports and Travel (77 posts) and the Beginner Forum (42 posts), suggesting a willingness to help newcomers.
Notable Contributions
- Started the “Ikelite 8-inch Dome” thread, which became one of the most-replied gear discussions (131 replies), addressing dome port optics and wide-angle performance
- Started the “Solomon Islands” trip report thread (45 replies), sharing experiences from one of the Pacific’s premier dive destinations
- Initiated the “Kri Island, Papua Diving” thread (36 replies), documenting diving in Raja Ampat’s biodiversity epicenter
- Started “Honeymoon — HELP??” (35 replies), a popular travel advice thread
- Contributed to Nikon D200 and D80 launch discussions, including the “Nikon D200 imminent” thread (19 posts) and “D80: It’s Official” (15 posts)
- Started “Photographers — be careful” thread (47 replies), a community safety discussion
- Active in discussions about Canon high-end compact vs. low-end SLR choices, a key decision point for underwater photographers in that era
- Participated in tuna cage photography and conservation discussions
Activity Profile
| Years | Posts | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 18 | Joined community |
| 2005—2006 | 1,107 | Extraordinary peak |
| 2007—2008 | 116 | Sharp decline |
| 2009—2013 | 32 | Occasional visits |
References
- Forum activity data from Wetpixel forum archive (1,273 posts, 2004—2013)