Vancouver Island is one of those "Is this place real?" kind of landscapes. Hospital stress is so real. Took good care, Ray, your gratitude is an inspiration to many of us. And YES PLEASE, follow your heart on your channel...it's the only way forward, I believe. We will be here for it.
Ray sending you support vibes from NYC. You have a lot of people in here who have appreciated what you’ve been sharing and the real ones will stay with ya for whatever you do going forward with this channel… real community always understands still being there when you do the things you genuinely want to do and share with them. As for what you’re dealing with right now hang in there you got a support system here full of people grateful with what you’ve help support them with for so long. You will get through this and you’ll have your channel to waiting for you to come back for your insights and whatever else you want to create for us. Appreciation is hard to come by on this platform but it seems to be alive and well in these comments right here hope this community you’ve built for your platform can be sort of a well for you to return to when you feel you need that appreciation along this journey you’re embarking on. Don’t be a stranger interacting with people here doesn’t require a video and I’m sure being a nerd you’ll be watching plenty of supportive channels yourself to interact with. I’m not gonna say take care but rather we’ll see you when you get back 🙏
Hi Ray, unfortunately it has been a while that I have had time to visit other content creators channels due in part to my own hectic schedule between photographic interests and doing a weekly livestream event. I stumbled upon your recent video and was taken aback and went back to view this video. You are a special man in the RUclips photographic community, a true soft spoken gentleman that has been kind enough to share your insights and photo adventures with the rest of us. As many have said, you have become family in many ways and I wish you nothing but the best and know you will withstand the challenge and be back to say hello again to the rest of us after you win. We are all rooting for you and send you our love and thanks for being a part of our lives. Take care and be strong. - Jeff
Welcome back, Jeff. I appreciate your kind words. As I say in my follow-up to this video, I've been touched by all the outpouring of support. Thank you very much.
Ray, you are an inspiration to me and my channel and I want you to know, like so many of the messages below, that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I love your commitment to ignoring the algorithm and doing what interests you. Sending positive energy from England.
Hi Martin! TBH, I haven't had time to look around YT lately, so I'm glad to see some great new content on your channel ... bravo! I am hoping I can get out to shoot some local wildlife before circumstances overtake here. I'm glad to hear that my small contributions here have inspired your work. Cheers!
All the best from the other side of the mountains Ray. No matter what direction your channel takes I will be here to watch. I do consider you a "youtube friend" 😊. You are spot on with how lucky you are to have Amanda beside you. I have my own version called Lianna. Not a day goes by that I don't lean on her support. All the best my friend. We will be here WHEN you return!
I wish you the best of outcomes with your current situation, Ray, and know that there's a large group of fans echoing that sentiment. Take good care of yourself!
Stay strong Ray, and stay just as beautiful as an autumn day. There's still a lot out there that you need to capture with your camera, and we will be alongside you.
Praying for a positive outcome and thank you for continuing to be a transparent and brave soul. This lends itself to speak of your character and the authenticity of your platform. I have enjoyed your work and found you because of Matt Irwin.
G'day Ray. I only started watching you on RUclips last year. I enjoy your kindly approach in your informative videos. I wish you all the best. I also started watching Matt Irwin a few years ago. I met him last month in Sydney on a photo street walk. He lives in Melbourne. Cheers, John. Sydney, Australia.
I wish you the very best of luck and all the courage you need. We will all be here looking forward to seeing you back, no doubt with a review of the Z9ii! Stay strong
All the best Raymond, you made me cry at the end. You have to put some time into making yourself better, never mind your RUclips channel. Look forward to new content before too long.
God bless you Raymond as he has me . I wish you he best. I agree on Matt Irwin , seems like such a great guy, I enjoy watching his videos as Im a Nikon shooter. Ted in Sebastian, Fl.
Hi Ray. I have watched alot of your content and all of it has been brilliant. I am sorry that life is throwing this curve ball at you and my thoughts and prayers are with you and what I hope will be a positive outcome for you and your wife. Keep up the good fight, and I sincerely hope to see more content from you in the near future. Best wishes from Ireland.
Take care Ray. We haven't really corresponded but I've been a subscriber of your channel for quite a while. I've learnt a lot from you and your gentle and wise way of approaching your craft and passion. In my view, there are three people that stand out in this space; you, Matt Irwin, and Ricci over in the UK. So just know, your footprint extends way down here to New Zealand, and your impact , values and reputation are golden. As we say here Ray; Kia Kaha Ehoa. Be well. Be strong. Selwyn.
Selwyn, thanks for your kind words. I'll take care. I've always wanted to visit NZ; I have a couple of Kiwi friends here (never could figure out why they left such a beautiful place😀).
New subscriber here. Sending you loads of healing energy! All the best to you. I appreciate your geniune and candid spirit. Do what you love and brings you joy everyday. I look forward to your future content. Please get well soon.
Well I didn’t think I’d have tears in my eyes this early in the day…sending you all the best vibes from the other end of the country Ray. Heal fast, heal well…we’ll be here when you are ready to come back! 👊🏻📸😎
All the best Ray. As a Victoria local, born and raised its always a kick to see my fabourite places showing up on youtube so I hope there are many more videos to come. Your reviews helped me decide on my purchase of the Z8 and now you have me looking at the 85 1.2!
"If and when you come back to RUclips"? I haven't been spending a lot of time on YT but I was shocked to see you're over 8k subs! That's such an achievement. I'm going to try and catch up on your older videos and will be back to see what you cook up in the next series. Best wishes, Ray!
Best wishes to you and Amanda from Delray Beach, FL. Hopefully your test results turn out very well and you can have a big sigh of relief and get past this as quickly as possible. Take care of yourself and not worry about the channel. Your supporters will be waiting whenever you’re ready. Hope it’s real soon.
Thank you for sharing your story. As I say in my follow-up, too often it's a family affair. Lost my dad to the crab in 2013. This is my 4th battle (not counting other minor external excisions). All the best to you.
Raymond, I’m praying for you and your wife and your family, for your physicians that all of God‘s wisdom will be brought to bear on your illness and that you will recover quickly.
Vancouver Island is one of those "Is this place real?" kind of landscapes. Hospital stress is so real. Took good care, Ray, your gratitude is an inspiration to many of us. And YES PLEASE, follow your heart on your channel...it's the only way forward, I believe. We will be here for it.
Thanks so much! It's a beautiful part of the world and I hope to show my audience more of it.
Ray sending you support vibes from NYC. You have a lot of people in here who have appreciated what you’ve been sharing and the real ones will stay with ya for whatever you do going forward with this channel… real community always understands still being there when you do the things you genuinely want to do and share with them. As for what you’re dealing with right now hang in there you got a support system here full of people grateful with what you’ve help support them with for so long. You will get through this and you’ll have your channel to waiting for you to come back for your insights and whatever else you want to create for us. Appreciation is hard to come by on this platform but it seems to be alive and well in these comments right here hope this community you’ve built for your platform can be sort of a well for you to return to when you feel you need that appreciation along this journey you’re embarking on. Don’t be a stranger interacting with people here doesn’t require a video and I’m sure being a nerd you’ll be watching plenty of supportive channels yourself to interact with. I’m not gonna say take care but rather we’ll see you when you get back 🙏
Seth, this means a lot. Thanks for your encouragement and support!
Hi Ray, unfortunately it has been a while that I have had time to visit other content creators channels due in part to my own hectic schedule between photographic interests and doing a weekly livestream event. I stumbled upon your recent video and was taken aback and went back to view this video. You are a special man in the RUclips photographic community, a true soft spoken gentleman that has been kind enough to share your insights and photo adventures with the rest of us. As many have said, you have become family in many ways and I wish you nothing but the best and know you will withstand the challenge and be back to say hello again to the rest of us after you win. We are all rooting for you and send you our love and thanks for being a part of our lives. Take care and be strong. - Jeff
Welcome back, Jeff. I appreciate your kind words. As I say in my follow-up to this video, I've been touched by all the outpouring of support. Thank you very much.
Wishing you the best, Ray. The time you spend on my screen kinda makes you part of the household, and quite a welcome one. Always. Ramble on!
Cheers!
God bless you Raymond for being so strong.
Ray, I'm hoping for the very best for you Sir. 🙏
Cheers mate!
God bless you, Ray, stay strong! Best wishes for you from Germany!
Cheers, Mac!
All the best Raymond for a great outcome.
Thank you!
God bless you Ray! Positive thoughts and prayers 🙏
Ray, I wish you the best. Your joyful personality always shines through your videos. I pray, wish and hope for good news.
Thanks, I appreciate your well wishes!
Mr. Parker, you are one of the nicest people I follow on RUclips. Take good care of yourself! 🙏🏻
Thank you so much!
God bless you Ray. You are in my families prayers. I hope all goes well in the coming weeks and months.
Cheers, mate! I'll keep you posted! Bast to you and yours.
I am praying for Your Healing!!
Thanks, I appreciate that, Ronald!
Ray, you are an inspiration to me and my channel and I want you to know, like so many of the messages below, that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I love your commitment to ignoring the algorithm and doing what interests you. Sending positive energy from England.
Hi Martin! TBH, I haven't had time to look around YT lately, so I'm glad to see some great new content on your channel ... bravo!
I am hoping I can get out to shoot some local wildlife before circumstances overtake here. I'm glad to hear that my small contributions here have inspired your work. Cheers!
Thanks for sharing this, Ray. Hang in there. You have lots of folks who are wishing you nothing but the best.
Thank you so much, Warren! Hopefully we can get back to work soon.
Wishing you the very best 🙏
I appreciate your support. Thanks!
Best of wishes for you and your family Raymond. Thank you for sharing and your vulnerability.
Thanks Tim! Appreciated.
All the best from the other side of the mountains Ray. No matter what direction your channel takes I will be here to watch. I do consider you a "youtube friend" 😊. You are spot on with how lucky you are to have Amanda beside you. I have my own version called Lianna. Not a day goes by that I don't lean on her support. All the best my friend. We will be here WHEN you return!
Cheers from the "Wet Coast" (we're due for 250mm on the southwest island over the next day or so!), and thanks for the support!
I wish you the best of outcomes with your current situation, Ray, and know that there's a large group of fans echoing that sentiment. Take good care of yourself!
Thank you very much, Mike.
Stay strong Ray, and stay just as beautiful as an autumn day.
There's still a lot out there that you need to capture with your camera, and we will be alongside you.
You bet! Thanks for the support!
Praying for a positive outcome and thank you for continuing to be a transparent and brave soul. This lends itself to speak of your character and the authenticity of your platform. I have enjoyed your work and found you because of Matt Irwin.
Thank you so much for your kind words! Matt is a great friend and a great photographer.
G'day Ray. I only started watching you on RUclips last year. I enjoy your kindly approach in your informative videos. I wish you all the best. I also started watching Matt Irwin a few years ago. I met him last month in Sydney on a photo street walk. He lives in Melbourne. Cheers, John. Sydney, Australia.
Thanks for the kind words, John. I've met some really great people through RUclips, including Matt.
I wish you the very best of luck and all the courage you need. We will all be here looking forward to seeing you back, no doubt with a review of the Z9ii! Stay strong
Thank you so much!
I’m hoping the best for you Ray.
Thanks!
Wish you the best Ray. Thank you for all you have done. You've helped me out quite a bit. Hope you have a very long, healthy, strong life
Thank you for your kind words.
Sending positive thoughts and energy, wishing you all the best Ray.
Thank you!
Wishing you all the best, and sending you love & support my friend. Take care of yourself, we’ll be here waiting when you return!
🙏🏻❤️📷
Thank you for the kind words and support!
All the best Raymond, you made me cry at the end. You have to put some time into making yourself better, never mind your RUclips channel. Look forward to new content before too long.
Thanks, Tony. Gonna do my best.
All the best Raymond. Fingers crossed.
Thanks David!
Good luck going forwards Ray.
God bless you Raymond as he has me . I wish you he best. I agree on Matt Irwin , seems like such a great guy, I enjoy watching his videos as Im a Nikon shooter. Ted in Sebastian, Fl.
Thanks, Ted. Matt's a good friend and a gentleman.
We're thinking of you. Have very much enjoyed your videos and look forward to more!
Thanks, I appreciate your support!
Prayers up all goes well and prayers for a healthy healing.
Thank you!
Good luck Ray, prayers your way.
Good luck, Raymond. Best wishes from Old Germany. I love your videos.
Thank you very much!
All the best with whatever is coming Ray.
Cheers!
I wish you the best Raymond. I've learned alot from you; thank you.
Thank you for your kind words and support! My sole intention is to share my explorations.
All the best wishes for the many months to come. Keep fighting and greetings from Germany!
You bet. Thanks!
You're a trooper Ray, this blip will be in the rearview mirror before you know it.
Putting on my pith helmet! 😀
Best wishes Raymond, happy outcomes.👍
Thanks 👍
Hi Ray. I have watched alot of your content and all of it has been brilliant. I am sorry that life is throwing this curve ball at you and my thoughts and prayers are with you and what I hope will be a positive outcome for you and your wife. Keep up the good fight, and I sincerely hope to see more content from you in the near future. Best wishes from Ireland.
Much appreciated, Warren! 🤞🏻
Take care and stay strong Ray. I’ll keep you in my prayers 🙏
Cheers!
Wishing you good luck and good health Raymond!
Thank you so much!
Take care Ray. We haven't really corresponded but I've been a subscriber of your channel for quite a while. I've learnt a lot from you and your gentle and wise way of approaching your craft and passion. In my view, there are three people that stand out in this space; you, Matt Irwin, and Ricci over in the UK.
So just know, your footprint extends way down here to New Zealand, and your impact , values and reputation are golden. As we say here Ray; Kia Kaha Ehoa.
Be well. Be strong.
Selwyn.
Selwyn, thanks for your kind words. I'll take care. I've always wanted to visit NZ; I have a couple of Kiwi friends here (never could figure out why they left such a beautiful place😀).
Prayers are with you Ray !!!
Cheers!
New subscriber here. Sending you loads of healing energy! All the best to you. I appreciate your geniune and candid spirit. Do what you love and brings you joy everyday. I look forward to your future content. Please get well soon.
Thank you for your kind words and support, it means a lot!
Well I didn’t think I’d have tears in my eyes this early in the day…sending you all the best vibes from the other end of the country Ray. Heal fast, heal well…we’ll be here when you are ready to come back! 👊🏻📸😎
Thanks so much, Jason!
All the best Ray. As a Victoria local, born and raised its always a kick to see my fabourite places showing up on youtube so I hope there are many more videos to come. Your reviews helped me decide on my purchase of the Z8 and now you have me looking at the 85 1.2!
Thanks Tristan! Victoria is still a great place. You can't go wrong with the 85 1.2! It's one of my favourite lenses.
These kind of life events make us reframe and evaluate, to focus on the real important things
Absolutely!
My thoughts are with you and all the best for a good outcome. Thinking about you in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island one of your neighbors.
Hi Keith! Thanks so much! I'm guessing you recognized the new Hulu ferry and Departure Bay (where we first lived when we moved to VI in '91).
Love you Ray and Amanda
Ray I’m keeping you and your family in my prayers. Best wishes for you and I hope to see you in the next video.
Thank you so much for your kind words Patricia.
Hope all goes well and wishing you the best. 🙏🙏
Thanks, I appreciate your good wishes!
Wishing you the best
"If and when you come back to RUclips"? I haven't been spending a lot of time on YT but I was shocked to see you're over 8k subs! That's such an achievement. I'm going to try and catch up on your older videos and will be back to see what you cook up in the next series. Best wishes, Ray!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Christian. Yep, slow and steady. Unfortunately, this setback is going to slow things to a crawl.
Best wishes to you and Amanda from Delray Beach, FL. Hopefully your test results turn out very well and you can have a big sigh of relief and get past this as quickly as possible. Take care of yourself and not worry about the channel. Your supporters will be waiting whenever you’re ready. Hope it’s real soon.
Thanks so much Glenn. Test results were in before this trip. So treatment is next.
Best wishes from Ukraine, Ray! Praying for you!
Thank you! Best wishes back to you and your country, Serhii.
@@RaymondParkerPhoto Thanks ❤️🤝
Wishing you all the best!!
Thanks for your support!
Best wishes.
Wishing you the best.
Thank you for your support!
Wishing you all the best
Cheers!
Ray ,all good wishes for you buddy
Cheers!
Wish you the best, I'm sure we'll see you soon.
I hope so too!
Thinking of you Raymond. Get back to making stuff as soon as you feel able. See you then. Chin up.
You bet, David. Thanks!
My thoughts are with you Ray keep fighting.
You bet, Paul. Doing my best.
Hi, Ray. I don’t know you. But my dad passed from cancer. He had Agent Orange. I went to few of his treatments. Stay strong. Fight on.
Thank you for sharing your story. As I say in my follow-up, too often it's a family affair. Lost my dad to the crab in 2013. This is my 4th battle (not counting other minor external excisions). All the best to you.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Send news. All the best ❤
Cheers!
Raymond, I’m praying for you and your wife and your family, for your physicians that all of God‘s wisdom will be brought to bear on your illness and that you will recover quickly.
Many thanks. Much appreciated!