Introduce Yourself & Welcome Other Members (archive)

[kman]

I've kept returning to your website for some time now, decided to join. My backpacking recreational pursuit led me to photography, landscape, so here I am. I value all feedback.

[Sheilamacd]

Hi Donald, Glad to be a member. I enjoy the new ideas from seeing others work. I'm also a Scot but currently living in Los Angeles.

[Donald]

Welcome to those who have posted a message here between the time I went to bed and got up again!

Great to have you all here and thanks for joining.

Heello everybody
I'm Marie and I'm a photography student from Brazil! I'm kinda new to the photography world even though I've always loved it. I actually found this place through one of my photography teachers Well, I guess that's it? I'm really horrible introducing myself. By the way, I use a Nikon D3100 with the kit lens

You are very good at introducing yourself, Marie. I hope being part of CiC just helps to feed your enthusiasm for photography and can help your develop your skills.

Hello, How are you all? Have fun.

Bob - I hope you too have fun, as well as being further informed and educated about photography through being part of CiC. I hope you'll be posting up some of your images.

I've kept returning to your website for some time now, decided to join. My backpacking recreational pursuit led me to photography, landscape, so here I am. I value all feedback.

Whenever you post an image in the 'Nature & Archtecture' or 'People & Pets' sections, then you should write that you welcome comment & criticism. Then everyone will know that you are asking for feedback.

And ...... So that you don't continue to get people asking you what your proper name is, because most us use that on here, you can go to Edit Profile and enter your proper name under 'Real Name'. Then it will appear underneath your Username in all your posts. You can also enter your location so that it does the same, just as in my details alongside this message. Then we all know where everyone is in the world.

Hi Donald, Glad to be a member. I enjoy the new ideas from seeing others work. I'm also a Scot but currently living in Los Angeles.

Hello Sheila. Where are you from (we always ask that don't we)? Hope you enjoy being part of this forum and will stick around for a long time to come.

[Hannamrj]

Hi folks. Just joined & I live in the beautiful Tyne Valley near Newcastle in the North of England. Plenty of opportunities for you landscape & wildlife shooters! http://https://picasaweb.google.com/103464086508170700630/LandSeaSky

I run my own business & this includes some photography. http://www.cameraflair.co.uk
Apart from the business, I love golf & all things Italian.

[Donald]

Hi folks. Just joined & I live in the beautiful Tyne Valley near Newcastle in the North of England.

Richard (I hope that's the right name - I got it from your website) - welcome to CiC. Very glad you've decided to join.

Given your obvious experience, I hope you will bring as much to CiC by way of help and support to others, as you get from it. I hope you find there's a friendly and pretty informal bunch of people on here with whom you feel able to engage on all matters photographic.

You've maybe seen that most of us tend to use our real names on here. It makes communication more friendly and CiC is that sort of site. Did you know you can go to Edit Profile and enter your proper name under 'Real Name'. Then it will appear underneath your Username in all your posts. You can also enter your location so that it does the same, just as in my details alongside this message. Then we all know where everyone is in the world.

[pcnovice]

Hi. My name is Patty and I'm from Waterford, Ireland. I am an enthusiastic amateur trying to learn all a I can about taking good photographs. I have found the tutorials on this site extremely useful so I am joining the forum in the hopes of learning even more. I am currently working with a Nikon D7000, 18-200 and 70-300 lenses. I look forward to plenty of constructive criticism once I start posting some photographs. Thanks for providing such a great asset for keen photographers everywhere.

[grumpy hec]

Hi there

I've been an occasional lurker here for a while but have decided to get more involved as I've seen that the quailty of images and help/tutorials is really high on this site.

I suppose you could call me a born again tog as I used to be very active before the days of digital and used to have a darkroom in my garage in which I used to attempt to produce acceptable B & W prints. After a gap of 20 years, largely caused by the arrival of 3 kids and my very active sail racing committments, I started up again but this time entering the digital world with an interest in not just the shooting but the processing as well.

In common with many others I do not have as much time I'd really like to take pictures and so my improvement curve is more gentle than I would like. This forum I'm hoping will help with that with good feedback and information.

I live in the UK in a place called Mersea Island which is, as it's name suggests, a proper island albeit with a tidal causeway to get on and off.

To start off with this site I have just entered mini competion #983 and will also probably submit an entery into the B&W mini comp.

cheers

Hec

[Donald]

I have found the tutorials on this site extremely useful so I am joining the forum in the hopes of learning even more.

I certainly hope so, Patty. A warm welcome to you. I hope that as well as learning, you also enjoy being part of this online community. I think you'll find a fairly friendly bunch of people who obviously all share the same passion and who enjoy constructive discussion and the sharing of ideas.

I look forward to seeing some of your images being posted up.

[Donald]

I've been an occasional lurker here for a while but have decided to get more involved as I've seen that the quailty of images and help/tutorials is really high on this site.

Hello there. Is it Martin or Hec you prefer to be a called? If the latter you can, if you wish, amend the details in your profile so that that is what shows up on the side bar.

Thank you for joining CiC. Like so many of us you are one who has returned to the fold after many years away doing minor things like raising a family. But now you've managed to get back to what's important!

I hope you enjoy being involved in the forum

[mentalprabhu]

Hello,

My name is Manasa, I'm from Bangalore, India. I'm 23 yrs old.

I finished a Masters' course in Clinical Psychology in July 2011, but I find that I've lost my faith in the subject, so I'm looking for new things to do, as well as a career option I'd like better.

I have been using a Canon PowerShot SX20IS for about two years now and it's an excellent camera, however, it doesn't allow for experimentation so I'm looking to buy the Canon 7D (still saving up for it).

I generally like portrait photography, but I will click anything that catches my eye.
I want to learn more about the theory behind photography, more than just the basics, and also the little tricks.

Thank you

[davefrost]

Hi All,
I'm Dave and I'm from the wonderful county of Essex in the UK. Rediscovered photography some 5 years ago when I purchased a (well) used Canon 350D on impulse. Sadly, that never lasted long and I upgraded to a shiny new 30D which is looking a bit battered these days but still performs admirably.
I'm always seeking to improve my eye, technique and post processing skills with the ultimate aim to capture great shots with every click.

Improving slowly (like a fine wine) but sometimes lacking inspiration.

[Donald]

My name is Manasa, I'm from Bangalore, India. I'm 23 yrs old.

Manasa - Hello and welcome to CiC.

I hope this is a resource that you find can help you develop your knowledge and skills and contribute to your photographic development and enthusiasm.

So that you don't continue to get people asking you what your proper name is, because most us use that on here, you can go to Edit Profile and enter your proper name under 'Real Name'. Then it will appear underneath your Username in all your posts. You can also enter your location so that it does the same, just as in my details alongside this message. Then we all know where everyone is in the world.

I look forward to seeing some of your pictures.

[Donald]

I'm Dave and I'm from the wonderful county of Essex in the UK.

Welcome Dave and thanks for deciding to sign-up to CiC. I hope it proves to be useful as well as an enjoyable decision. And hopefully being part of the forum can help you find the inspiration that sometimes is lacking. But .......... that happens to us all: Those times when it doesn't seem worthwhile taking the camera out of the bag because you can't think what you'd want to do with it. So, don't feel that you're the only one.

Anyway, I hope you'll become an active participant on the forum.

[ourdigitalworld]

Hello. I'm Jean-Claude Harris, one half of ourdigitalworld. I've been learning photography basics with a Nikon D3000 for twelve months and Photoshop CS5 for about two years. I like to give timeless feels to shots, often emulating old print and photo techniques. I've found your tutorials to be a great help. Pity there aren't more hours in the day.

[JDfromVirginia]

Hello, I am a new member and hope to learn more about photography from all the information and discussions on this site. I have been doing photography for a botanical garden in Virginia for about two years and I am learn every time I come home and go through my many photographs how much there is to learn. I hope I am putting this post in the right place!
Jeannie

[Donald]

Hello. I'm Jean-Claude Harris, one half of ourdigitalworld.

Welcome Jean-Claude. Thanks for joining CiC.

I'm glad you like what you've seen so far on the site. I hope that joining the forum will add to the opportunity to develop your photographic knowledge and skills. It is very much the intention that the forum, via the discussions held and the advice and ideas put forward, proves to be as useful a learning resource as the tutorials .... as well as being some fun.

And ........ so that you don't continue to get people asking you what your proper name is, because most us use that on here, you can go to Edit Profile and enter your proper name under 'Real Name'. Then it will appear underneath your Username in all your posts. You can also enter your location so that it does the same, just as in my details alongside this message. Then we all know where everyone is in the world.

[stansgrl63]

Hello everyone!
My name is Donna and I have always had an interest in photography. I am a newbie, just getting started. I own a 35mm camera, and love film photography. I also love nature and landscape photography shot in black and white. Hope to learn alot from this forum!

[Donald]

Hello everyone!
My name is Donna and I have always had an interest in photography. I am a newbie, just getting started. I own a 35mm camera, and love film photography. I also love nature and landscape photography shot in black and white. Hope to learn alot from this forum!

Hello Donna and thank you for deciding to sign-up to CiC.

As you've maybe already seen, the forum is very much a learning resource alongside the tutorials, but also a place where like-minded people from around the world can engage with each other to share ideas and thoughts about photography.

I hope you enjoy being part of it and hopefully you'll post up some of your images for comment.

By the way, you've maybe seen that most of us tend to use our real names on here. It makes communication more friendly and CiC is that sort of site. Did you know you can go to Edit Profile and enter your proper name under 'Real Name'. Then it will appear underneath your Username in all your posts. You can also enter your location so that it does the same, just as in my details alongside this message. Then we all know where everyone is in the world.

[Strider]

Hello Everyone,

I just joined the forum. I am currently in Texas. I really started in photography when I got my first digital camera. It was a Nikon Coolpix 990, and I got it right when it first came out. Now I'm shooting with a Nikon D80 DSLR. I'm interested in all types of photography, but I'm currently shooting a lot for stock agencies.

[Donald]

Hello Everyone,

I just joined the forum. I am currently in Texas. I really started in photography when I got my first digital camera. It was a Nikon Coolpix 990, and I got it right when it first came out. Now I'm shooting with a Nikon D80 DSLR. I'm interested in all types of photography, but I'm currently shooting a lot for stock agencies.

Hello

You've maybe seen that most of us tend to use our real names on here. It makes communication more friendly and CiC is that sort of site. Did you know you can go to Edit Profile and enter your proper name under 'Real Name'. Then it will appear underneath your Username in all your posts. You can also enter your location so that it does the same, just as in my details alongside this message. Then we all know where everyone is in the world.

As you've maybe seen, CiC is very much a learning forum. I hope that as well as developing your own knowledge and skills, that you will share your experience so that others can learn from you. CiC is that sort of forum.

I look froward to seeing you involved in the discussions.