Yep, this is me https://plus.google.com/u/0/117662787427358000188/posts

Not knowing any other photographers, and getting into the hobby on my own it's been great to a) meet like-minded people in my area and b) share my images with people who'll let me know if they're any good or not.

That's without mentioning the inspiration I get from having circled some of my favourite photographers, who I'd perhaps never have heard of otherwise.