Introduce Yourself & Welcome Other Members (archive)

[Dave Humphries]

Hello everyone, I was directed to this site by a posting in one of the OCA students forums. I am very impressed by the quality of the tutorials and look forward to looking at the work of some of the contributors. The OCA coursework keeps me pretty busy (I work full time too) so it may be a while before I can fully participate in the forum and post some of my work.

Hi Richard,

My in-laws used to live in Petersfield, I think that's about my only connection with Hampshire (other than driving through it) which is a shame, you have some nice hills there as I remember - the Thames valley is a bit flat in places!

If you're looking to learn, don't be shy of asking questions or posting images.

Welcome to the CiC forums from ...

[Dave Humphries]

Hi, my name is Ian and I have been living in Frankfurt am Main since 2002. Finding this site is a godsend for me.

I use a Canon EOS 7D with the following lenses. Canon EF 17-40 f4 L USM, EF 24-70 f2.8 L USM, EF 70-200 f4 L USM with a Canon Extender EF 1.4x II and a Speedlite 580EX.

I'm hoping learn how to put it good use here.

Hi Ian,

As I was just saying to Richard, the best advice I can give is to post yourself for learning, don't be shy, ask questions and post images for critique - we're always constructive in our responses here at CiC, rather than overly "gee wow" or "that sucks"

So go on, take the plunge

Welcome to the CiC forums from ...

[Ali]

Hi,
I'm Ali from New Zealand. After using a small digital camera for the past few years I've just purchased a Nikon D5000. I am certainly an amateur but keen to learn.
Thanks

[Dave Humphries]

Hello everyone!
My name is Nicholas and I am from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

I am a hobby photographer but I have had a few photos published for editorial content or sporting events such as auto racing. I am mostly self-taught have taken a few courses and some schooling part-time. But mostly,I am just learning from using camera - I try to keep a promise to myself to shoot something each and every week just for the pleasure of it. That's my goal.

I am always keen to learn how to become better at what is my passion. I would really welcome any constructive comments : )

Thanks for taking the time to read this and all the best!
Nicholas

I just thought that I would say that I am currently using a Canon 50D and also have a Canon XTI and a Canon EOS Elan.

Hi Nicholas,

Welcome to the CiC forums from me, great to have you join us.

We're sure to be constructive if you post and if you (or any other new members have any queries how to do things here at CiC, do be sure to give the "HELP!/Rules" link (at the top of each page) a try - we have pulled all the usual queries into one place, with links back out to suitable answers.

All the best,

[Dave Humphries]

Hello everyone:-)
My name is Silvija and I am from Croatia:-)
I am new in photography world and a few days ago I bought myself my first ever camera. But, not a proffesional camera (canon xs30is) because this is my first time starting to read and learn about photography and taking interest in it. I literally don't know anything....But it's never too late for starting to learn.

This is a great site where I can really learn and see my mistakes. I have never taken any courses about photography and I recently shoot my first picture (which was really bad):-)
I am hoping for better ones and for you to help me to upgrade myself and to improve my photos:-) Your criticism is welcomed.

And I apologize for my grammatical mistakes, because english is not my mother tongue:-))))

Thank you for reading this post and I am very glad for joining this site
:-)

Hi Silvija,

I see you have got a picture into a Mini Competition, which is great, but that isn't the best place for gathering feedback and critique, I'd suggest any pictures where that is the aim are just posted into one of the two normal forums (Nature & Architecture or People & Pets).

Also, it might be wise to Edit your profile and add "Silvija" as your real name, or many will assume you are called Arlena.

There's no need to apologise for your English, it is perfectly understandable - and 1 million percent better than my (non-existent) Croatian ;o

Welcome to the CiC forums from ...

[Dave Humphries]

Learn something about photography.never is late to learn if is done with love.

Hi Pedro,

Welcome to the CiC forums from me, we're glad to have you aboard.

Indeed it is never too late to learn

What sort of subjects do you like to shoot and what do you take them with?

Best regards,

[Dave Humphries]

Hi,
I'm Ali from New Zealand. After using a small digital camera for the past few years I've just purchased a Nikon D5000. I am certainly an amateur but keen to learn.
Thanks

Hi Ali,

Great to have another D5000 shooter join, welcome to the CiC forums from me.

I guess you're not short of things to photograph in a country like that? (It always looks impressive in the holiday ads on TV here)

What subjects interest you most?
and when can we see them?
I ask because THE best way to learn is to practice (lots) and post here for critique.

All the best,

[Graham Ezzy]

Hi all,

Graham here from Sydney Australia. I am interested to learn more about this great hobby. I am currently using a Canon 5D II with a host of L lens. I am expecting delivery next week of the 200 f2 to capture sports, so any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Attached is a shot with the 85 f1.2

[Susan E]

Hola, me emociona mucho unirme a ustedes y me encanta ver lo de lo que es capaz de transmitir la fotografía en todo su trabajo. Saludos desde Costa Rica!!! Pura Vida!!!
Recibo toda crítica, recomendacion y comentarios.
Hi, I'm really excited for joining to this group and I love to see what the photography is capable to transmit in all of your work.
Greetings from Costa Rica!!! Pura Vida!!!
I receive all the critics, recommendations and comments, thanks a lot!!

[Donald]

Hello Graham and welcome to CiC. Thanks for joining us.

Sounds as if you're well set up in the gear department. What sort of sport is you intend to be shooting?

You say you're attaching an image, but it's not showing up. If you haven't done so already, please do have a read through this thread, which is all about how to post images in CiC.

[Donald]

Hola, me emociona mucho unirme a ustedes y me encanta ver lo de lo que es capaz de transmitir la fotografía en todo su trabajo. Saludos desde Costa Rica!!! Pura Vida!!!
Recibo toda crítica, recomendacion y comentarios.
Hi, I'm really excited for joining to this group and I love to see what the photography is capable to transmit in all of your work.
Greetings from Costa Rica!!! Pura Vida!!!

Susan

I moved your introductory message into this thread where others say hello.

Welcome to CiC. I am very glad that you've decided to join.

What is it you like to photograph? I hope we can see some of your pictures and that you'll join the int eh discussions that take place here.

[docrajiv]

Hi folks
My Name is Dr Rajiv Khanna I am 51, I am a practicing abdominal surgeon. I have recently acquired a dslr camera to fulfill my long term desire take great pictures.
Cheers
rajiv khanna

[Daktari]

Hi all,

I'm completely new to this fantastic website - and am quite overawed and intimidated by the quality of the images posted

I've been an amateur photographer for 50+ years (120 Kodak!) and enthusiastically did all my own dark-room processing (B&W) whilst a teenager. However I never made the leap to colour processing, and my interest in photography waned with the lack of "hands-on" control, so that for many years I just took "holiday snaps".

My enthusiasm was revived by the introduction of digital photography, and I purchased a Fuji finepix in 1999 and then one of the first "affordable" DSLRs, a Canon EOS 300D, in 2003. I've acquired a few lenses since, and now I've just "graduated" to an EOS 60D which I'm looking forward to appreciating as I work through the manual

My first love is landscape and wild-life photography ... but my first-love has been somewhat side-lined by the arrival of grandchildren, who now seem to be the subject of the majority of my shots!



I'm now semi-retired, so looking forward to having more time for such a satisfying hobby.

Ian

[Susan E]

Hi thanks, I was trying to upload a pic!! I'll try again

[light man]

hello fellow photo enthusiasts!
my name is "light man," ha, Gabriel/Gabe
I am presently in the military in the medical field stationed in NJ and also have a home in NJ, married with two children, Emily 14 and Jonathan 11
my first real interest in photography began in Nov 2004 when I purchased a Casio Xlim (7 megapixels at that time cost me $400!), however, I have always surrounded myself by images of all kinds, funny ones, emotional ones, you name it
presently, I have, a nikon d40x purchased in aug 2007, also have a canon powershot sx110, canon powershot sd1400, and an iphone!
in aug of 2007 I began using photoshop cs3 and now have cs5, I am a intermediate user of photoshop and use it pretty much everyday in order to eventually master it, I do have two wacom tablets for two laptops, I have concentrated on ps strongly over the last 3.5 years since the learning curve is so steep and It seems to me that lots of practice and perseverance with this program is key to getting a handle on it
I love all kinds of photography but leaning towards nightime and lighting effects, I am especially fascinated by the concept of light! I have over 30,000+ images over the last 4 years and some of them I believe are quite descent but we will see, you all have the great eyes here!!
I take criticism well and look forward to learning from all of you!

[Rozlee]

Hi, I am Rozlee, a male age 46 yrs this year. I'm using Nikon D50 camera and still new in photography. Its a great pleasure to be able to join this group of photographers, especially in this Cambridge in Colour site. Thank you.

[timyoung]

Hello All,

I live in Ft. Myers, Florida, and found this site quite by accident through various tutorials. I am an amateur photographer and enjoy a wide range of styles from landscape and wildlife to portrait and abstract photography. I am completely self-taught and am looking forward to benefiting from the knowledge, skill, talent and experience of it's members.

[ABPhoto]

Hi My name is Amanda. I have looked at many many photography sites for a long time now and find CiC the best one out. My forte is portraits but I want to improve in landscape, city scapes and still life.

[matengawhat]

Hello my name is Matt from west yorkshire - hope all are well - just stumbled across this website and some great info on here - recently picked up a dslr camera and started playing - some amazing pics on here, seem to spend most of my time taking photos of pets and friends at the min in need of lots of practice and clearly have a lot to learn but feel this is something i can get a lot of enjoyment out of.

[Dave Humphries]

Hi folks
My Name is Dr Rajiv Khanna I am 51, I am a practicing abdominal surgeon. I have recently acquired a dslr camera to fulfill my long term desire take great pictures.
Cheers
rajiv khanna

Hi Rajiv,

A warm welcome to the CiC forums from me.

So, what camera (and lens(es)) did you get?
What subjects do you wish to photograph well?

All the best,