Introduce Yourself & Welcome Other Members (archive)

[carregwen]

Hi All. I tried posting here yesterday, but it doesn't seem to be there ... so maybe I had some finger trouble.
(Or maybe it's waiting for the moderator to approve?)
Anyway .... I'm a retired Electronic Engineer, I live in Cambridge, England, and I've been a keen amateur photographer form many years (though my son is a far better photographer than I'll ever be!).
I own a fairly modest "bridge" camera - a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 - but occasionally it produces some surprisingly nice photos.
I'm currently scanning hundreds of 33mm colour negatives from years past.
Chris

Hi Chris

A warm welcome to you!

I used to live in Whittlesford in my Cambridge days. We seem to have quite a few Cambridge based members now.

Please make sure that you read post #1 of this thread HERE which will help you get started. And especially our Code of Conduct in the FAQ HERE

[Donald]

I own a fairly modest "bridge" camera - a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 - but occasionally it produces some surprisingly nice photos.

Chris
I suspect you've also got something to do with that. The camera is only the box in which to capture the light; you're the creator of the image.

Or maybe it's waiting for the moderator to approve?

Oh, I wouldn't wait for them. We have to shake them to wake them up every now and again. But they're harmless!

Anyway, welcome to CiC. Hopefully you've already found that apart from being a helpful place and one focused on learning, CiC is also a forum where people enjoy exchanging knowledge and experience ... and banter.

[carregwen]

Hello All, I am McGreg and all my friends call me and refer to me as McGreg for one reason or another. Could be because of my hard headed Irish tendencies? I am an American living in East Tennessee and have spent most of my photographic life shooting close-ups of custom made pocket knives and other bright, reflective objects such as jewelery and watches. I have always been an outdoors man with an over appreciation of land, water and sky but was never able to capture what I see or how I see the world around us on camera. My main interests in photography is dealing with daylight (instead of studio lights) and nature. What I want to convey to folks in the images I capture is the expansive landscapes of wind blown seas of prairie grasses and awe inspiring sunsets in mountain settings. I am trying to break into the art of wide angle photography from the world of closeups in a attempt to create vivid, long lasting memories of places few people have seen from my perspective. Landscape photography in other words. I have seen pieces of this world that should have been saved on camera and am frustrated by the fact that I wasn't able to do so. I was attracted to this particular forum by it's experienced members that are willing to share their experiences and techniques without the fear of sharing and hope to be a member for quite some time.
McGreg

Hi McGreg, and welcome to CiC. Thank you for the interesting introduction. I look forward to seeing some of your work.

Please make sure that you read post #1 of this thread HERE which will help you get started. And especially our Code of Conduct in the FAQ HERE

[exequiel]

Hi everyone.

I'm Exequiel, a newbie in photography. I just got my first DSLR ( NIKON D3000 w/ an 18-55mm VR lens) a few months ago and I'm still trying to learn the basics of the trade. I like landscape art and night photography a lot. I look forward to all the help, advice and suggestions that everyone can extend to help me improve in this craft.

Thanks.

[Donald]

...I'm still trying to learn the basics of the trade. ... I look forward to all the help, advice and suggestions that everyone can extend to help me improve in this craft.

Exequiel

Delighted that you have chosen to join this photography forum. I think you will find people that here are very willing to offer support and advice. Just start up a new thread, or join the discussion in an already existing thread if it is addressing a matter of interest to you, and ask questions.

Also, I look forward to seeing some of your images.

Please make sure that you read post #1 of this thread HERE which will help you get started. And especially our Code of Conduct in the FAQ HERE

[aakash]

Hello fellow shutterbugs !
Im Aakash Gawali,from India. Im new to the world of photography so still in the learning phase. I own the Canon 550d and I feel very happy to be a part of such wonderful forum!! Hope to recieve timely guidance from you all...

till then, good bye and take care ! see you around.

[Dave Humphries]

Hello fellow shutterbugs !
I'm Aakash Gawali, from India. I'm new to the world of photography so still in the learning phase. I own the Canon 550d and I feel very happy to be a part of such wonderful forum!! Hope to recieve timely guidance from you all...

till then, good bye and take care ! see you around.

Hi Aakash,

Welcome to the CiC forums from me, glad to have you along.

If you're anything like the rest of us, we're all still in the "learnng phase", it is why we're all here (never stop learning)

I look forward to seeing a picture or few, in the appropriate forum.

Do be sure to read post #1 which will help you get started.

Cheers,

[NigelD]

Hello, I'm Nigel from East Yorkshire. I like landscape photography in particular and hope to learn from the forum. I looked at the tutorials (which are great) a long while ago but only just joined up.

[Mario Xavier]

Hello I am Xavier. I just added my city to the CiC maps. I guess I could be considered an enthusiast after I take my first photo but in the meantime I'm just "some guy who joined a photography site without owning a camera". I don't have any prior knowledge of photography or cameras but I was on the path of art education for a little while before life took me into music. So at the least, I have an artistic edge that I am hoping to turn into something awesome.

I just ordered a camera, a Sony a33, mostly because it's video capabilities would save me from buying a dedicated camcorder in addition to being a decent camera. I've read it's a DSLT not a DSLR with the biggest difference I remember being less light going into the optical view finder because of a translucent mirror. I guess as I mature I'll come to understand how that matters.

This site has been very helpful to me with all of the tutorials and the galleries. The community is very nice, helpful, and respectful. I hope to grow here among you guys so that I can give back in appreciation.

[Donald]

Xavier

What an amazing co-incidence that the last two people to locate themselves on the CiC map (you and Dave) live so close to each other.

Anyway, welcome to CiC. I hope you will enjoy your camera when it does come. In the meantime, you can read the excellent tutorials and techniques pages that are on here (click on the menu bar at the top of the page) so that you can start preparing for your life as a photographer.

Please make sure that you read post #1 of this thread HERE which will help you get started. And especially our Code of Conduct in the FAQ HERE

[Donald]

Hello, I'm Nigel from East Yorkshire. I like landscape photography in particular ...

Nigel

You're certainly in a good part of the country to develop that particular field of interest.

Welcome to CiC. I hope you enjoy your stay and soon start posting your questions and your images.

Please make sure that you read post #1 of this thread HERE which will help you get started. And especially our Code of Conduct in the FAQ HERE

[chris1bev]

Hi All
My name is Chris and i live in Wiltshire UK and it's great to finally find a website that i can understand and put to practice, i have only just got into photography starting with my Canon 300D Rebel with a 18-55 and 300mm Lens which im still trying to understand , i have played around with a few different styles such as light photography, Wildlife, Landscape and would like to try studio at some point! It would be great if i could meet up with someone who has a bit more knoweledge as i would understand it more hereing it and being shown rather than reading it. I'm in the TA and they are looking for a photographer who is willing to take pictures at Excercises and events which i would love to do if i had the confidence. Hopefully i will learn alot from this site!

It great to see everone's piccy's.......They look brill

[Donald]

My name is Chris and i live in Wiltshire ... I'm in the TA and they are looking for a photographer who is willing to take pictures at Excercises and events

Now there is a wonderful opportunity, I would have thought, for quite dramatic and interesting picture-making. NB - for others who don't know what we're talking about, the TA (Territorial Army) is the UK's non-regular, military reserve force.

Chris - Welcome.

Your point about learning the lens is well made. I don't think there's any alternative to getting out there and shooting, shooting, shooting until you really start to understand what it can and can't give you.

You also make an interesting point about the processes of learning. A lot of people prefer being in group situations and be able to interact with others 'in-the-flesh'. Maybe there is a club or photo society close by you that you might want to think about joining. Others, on the other hand, tend to prefer the solitude that photography allows and pursue their learning on an individual basis.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy being part of CiC

Please make sure that you read post #1 of this thread HERE which will help you get started. And especially our Code of Conduct in the FAQ HERE

[haroldsharp]

Hi, my name is Harold, from Little Rock, AR USA. I am a novice when it comes to digital photography. I want to learn how to make better photos, and possibly get back into photography for a serious hobby.

I used to use a 35mm SLR quite a bit, having several camera bodies and numerous lenses. When I stopped taking photos seriously, and in time, when film photography pretty much went away for non-professional users, I just put my cameras up and started using a little p&s cameral for family and travel photos.

Now, as I see people taking such excellent photos with digital cameras, I think I would like to become more serious in my hobby again. I thought about buying a new DSLR, but found that none of my old lenses will work on the new DSLR bodies for the brand I had been used to taking photos with. I am not sure I want to go into the cost or educational demands of getting fully back into the hobby as I was before. I am looking right now as a GOOD p&s camera, and have done a great deal of research on what is available. The more I look, the more I become uncertain of what to choose, so I am taking my time.

Meanwhile, I am trying to decide on what to do with my old Canon F1 and T90 bodies and the numerous lenses I have. I think I may keep on body and one or two good lenses, and give the remainder to a local college for those taking photography classes there to learn with. I still have my old darkroom projector and may still try to do some b/w photography with them since I have a stash of b/w film that I can use.

Anyway, I look forward to learning as much as I can here.

Thanks,

Harold

[Donald]

Hi, my name is Harold, from Little Rock, AR USA. ... I used to use a 35mm SLR quite a bit, having several camera bodies and numerous lenses.

Harold

Hello and welcome. I hope the CiC forums, tutorials etc will help you acquire the knowledge you want about the world of digital.

I made the point just a few welcome posts ago, that there seems to be quite a few of us (myself included) who were into photography in our younger days, left it to pursue other things (like a salary) and are now getting back into it.

Please make sure that you read post #1 of this thread HERE which will help you get started. And especially our Code of Conduct in the FAQ HERE

[moss]

Hi,
my name is David, I'm from Glasgow and I'm 17. After dabbling in photography for a (wee) while on an Olympus film SLR that my Dad gave me, I decided to save up my pennies and buy myself an EOS 450D . I have been at it for about 7 or 8 months now,and I haven't really found a "niche" or anything, I'm just trying to teach myself various techniques as I go.
Anyway, I found this place when I was looking for information regarding creating HDR images and it seems like a really nice board .
Enough of me talking about myself though,
cheers.
David

EDIT: oops, forgot to include the picture. it's from a few months back, and one I like...

[Donald]

Hi,
my name is David, I'm from Glasgow and I'm 17 ...I haven't really found a "niche" or anything, I'm just trying to teach myself various techniques as I go.

Now, I was saying just a couple of days ago that we only needed one or two more Scots and we could launch the takeover. Word must be getting around!

Welcome, David. Great to have you on board CiC. I hope you find that this is a good place to help you with your learning. You'll certainly find plenty of help and support - people more than willing to share knowledge and experience.

At just a few months in, I wouldn't worry about not having found your 'thing' yet. You're taking exactly the right approach - try lots of things and learn what you're doing. Your' niche' will arrive with you one day - you'll know it when it hits you.

In the meantime, please make sure that you read post #1 of this thread HERE which will help you get started. And especially our Code of Conduct in the FAQ HERE

[moss]

Takeover? Eeeeexcellent.

In the meantime, please make sure that you read post #1 of this thread HERE which will help you get started. And especially our Code of Conduct in the FAQ HERE

Noted,
Cheers Donald

[carregwen]

Hi,
my name is David, I'm from Glasgow and I'm 17. After dabbling in photography for a (wee) while on an Olympus film SLR that my Dad gave me, I decided to save up my pennies and buy myself an EOS 450D . I have been at it for about 7 or 8 months now,and I haven't really found a "niche" or anything, I'm just trying to teach myself various techniques as I go.

Anyway, I found this place when I was looking for information regarding creating HDR images and it seems like a really nice board .
Enough of me talking about myself though,

Hi, David, and welcome. I used to work in Glasgow - a great city. I lived out in Helensburgh.

I'm sure you will find plenty on here to help you along in your photography. Just ask for anything that you need answering.

[andy63]

Hi my name is Andy.
Came across this site while looking for reviews on cameras as i am in the market for a new one. Although not into photography in a big way, due to expense and time, i do appreciate a good quality photograph and hope to develop my interest over the coming years.

Looking forward to reading the toturials on this site.
Regards
Andy