A very enjoyable series Paul. I read every word and studied every photo. 
What struck me most throughout all of it, was the joy, pride and passion you have for the craft. It's a rare thing anymore, particularly to the depth you possess. All wrapped in a large bundle of humility, and thats a huge part of it. 
I've learned over many years that the most talented are most often very humble about what they do.
'You do nice work'

“If you don’t make mistakes, you’re not working on hard enough problems.”