Introduce Yourself & Welcome Other Members (archive)

[JohnnyG]

Hi, I'm Kari from London. For my birthday (isn't til May) my husband got me a new camera. I've always wanted an EOS and now I have one. So... either my photos will improve greatly or it wasn't the camera's fault if they didn't look great! LOL

Also trying to avoid the almighty auto button! Glad to be here!

I would be the last one to not tout the better characteristics of a good camera and better yet, good pieces of glass, but both in the hands of a hack will still produce less than stellar photos. Those who wish to learn, who pay close attention to what's said on the boards, avail themselves of good tutorials (most of which can be found on youtube), will make use of said equipment and much sooner than "sometime," will start to make great shots.

You appear to be one in the latter category simply by your enthusiasm for photography. I think this forum is a great place to learn.

[Ali Arabzadeh]

Hi i'm new to this site so i posts some photos to it i really appreciate it if you comment on my pictures so thanks

[Donald]

Hi Guys
Im Praveen from Chicago inillinois with abeautiful downtown.
I recently bought a SLR camera-Nikon ,took a crash course in photography and has been interested since then.
would try to learn more from websites and courses.

Hello Praveen and welcome.

First of all, 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.

I hope you enjoy being part of this forum and i hope it is a helpful resource in terms of your learning and development.

[Donald]

Hi i'm new to this site so i posts some photos to it i really appreciate it if you comment on my pictures so thanks

Hello Ali and thank you for deciding to join CiC.

The main sections of the forum fro posting images for comment and criticism are 'Nature & Architecture' and 'People and Pets'. I hope you will use these and invite others to make comments.

It will always be helpful if you give a bit of information - What you were trying to achieve; What your own analysis of the quality of the image is; What aspects of the image you would like people to comment upon; e.g. composition, exposure, lighting.

That helps people target their comments more closely to your learning and development needs.

I hope you enjoy being part of the forum.

[bebocv]

I am new here! Please criticize my pictures! It will develop me quicker!

[Johnalan]

HI, my name is John and I live in Barrow in Furness in Cumbria.
I have been interested in photography for many years. Going digital has opened up a whole new world of possibilities to me. It gives the photographer full control of their images from capture to editing and printing. But that means there is a whole lot to learn! Which is where the CiC site comes in and I think it’s great; it’s well laid out, informative and friendly.
So I have decided to join in but having never used a forum before that’s even more new stuff.
Looking forward to lots more learning and hopefully producing some good photos too.
Regards, John.

[Donald]

I am new here! Please criticize my pictures! It will develop me quicker!

Stoyan - Hello and welcome to CiC.

I hope you have seen that this is indeed a forum that tries to provide constructive help and support, including commenting on work when that is asked for. So, when you are ready to do so, please do post images as request comment.

As I wrote to Ali just above, the main sections of the forum for posting images for comment and criticism are 'Nature & Architecture' and 'People and Pets'. I hope you will use these and invite others to make comments.

It will always be helpful if you give a bit of information - What you were trying to achieve; What your own analysis of the quality of the image is; What aspects of the image you would like people to comment upon; e.g. composition, exposure, lighting.

[Donald]

Which is where the CiC site comes in and I think it’s great; it’s well laid out, informative and friendly.
So I have decided to join in but having never used a forum before that’s even more new stuff.

Thanks for the comment John. It's a bit hackneyed to say it, but the forum truly is its members. They make it what it is and that air of constructive, sometimes challenging, but hopefully always friendly approach to supporting others in their learning and development is very much how we want the forum to remain.

So, welcome on board. I remember the feeling about starting to use a forum. But once you get a few posts under your belt, you're up and running. If you have any questions about how things work, just fire them up.

[Palljokull]

Hi. My name is Pall Jokull and I´m from Iceland, (Páll Jökull in Icelandic). My profession is publishing a magazine in Iceland, layout and photography for that magazine, and building a Photography business in my spare time, selling prints and postcards for example. I recently bought a Canon 5D MkII, upgrading from the classic 5D, and am looking forward to mastering that body in landscape, which is my main interest.
My flickr is: http://www.flickr.com/palljokull
and my zenfolio is: http://www.zenfolio.com/palljokull
and my 500px: http://500px.com/palljokull/photos

I am looking forward to learning new skills from you people
Páll Jökull from Iceland

[Helan29]

Hi everyone,
I have just take up photography & am loving it, my main interests at present is macro & Aussie flowers i am looking forward to the competitions & critiques on my shots.I am from Australia
Cheers
Helen

[Gwalion]

Hello to the forum!! New member located in Auckland, NZ, though originally from the UK (Wales). Recently, some may say finally!, switched from film to digital and coming to terms with the difference. Use Nikon gear for the greater part and don't specialise. Photography has been a lifelong interest and I am enjoying the foray into the world of digital.

The site seems an interesting one and I hope the forums are well frequented and lively!

[maddbev]

Hi,
I am from Warrnambool,Australia, I have been snapping holiday shots for years, but recently have decided to actually learn what all those dials and buttons on my cannon actually do. I may not be the best photographer, but I am have fun leaning. Thank you for the easy to read and understand tutorials, they have helped me on my way. Bev

[Donald]

Hello and welcome to those who have signed up overnight (well, overnight UK time). Good to have you on CiC and I hope you enjoy it.

Hi. My name is Pall Jokull and I´m from Iceland, (Páll Jökull in Icelandic).

Pall Jokull - As well as you learning from others on here, I hope you're very obvious professional experience will also be shred to help other people with aspects of their learning.

I have just take up photography & am loving it, my main interests at present is macro & Aussie flowers i am looking forward to the competitions & critiques on my shots.

I certainly hope you'll post into both, Helen. The competitions are aimed at being a bit good fun and then the main critique sections are, of course, there to help people get into more detailed discussion and learning about improving skills and abilities.

Recently, some may say finally!, switched from film to digital and coming to terms with the difference. The site seems an interesting one and I hope the forums are well frequented and lively!

I hope you do find the forum is a resource that both helps and stimulates you and that you want to stick around for the long-term.

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,
I am from Warrnambool,Australia, I have been snapping holiday shots for years, but recently have decided to actually learn what all those dials and buttons on my cannon actually do. I may not be the best photographer, but I am have fun leaning.

This, I hope, is as good an online place to be as any other for getting the help and support to start getting to grips with all those buttons and dials. And remember, having fun is the best basis for learning. So, keep enjoying it.

[Kchen]

Hey I'm Chang from Austria (Currently living in Poland)
Just started photography a month ago or so and the tutorials on this site have been the most helpful! Big kudos!

Anyway, I decided to join the community as well, the forum seems very active and I have a good feeling about it
Cheers!

[Donald]

Hey I'm Chang from Austria (Currently living in Poland)

Chang - I am pleased that you feel positive about the forum and I hope that it meets your expectations.

There are many people on here who will be very willing to share knowledge and experience in order to help you develop your skills. I see you have already posted your first images - well done.

[Dumela]

Hi My name is Mary user name Dumela which is Setswana for Hello I live in Botswana very close to Central Kalahari so have lots of wonderful things to photograph I really enjoy macro shots but also love bigger things too especially Elephant and of course any of the big cats that we are so blessed to have roaming around I have the luxury of having our own private gamepark right here which has just added 9 white rhino to its many animals I am a keen but very novice snapper I need to learn patience and not get so carried away by whats happening in front of my lens any tips on how to do this will be greatly appreciated ! I love tinkering with my shots and especially Black and white but again lack the knowledge to get them just right Cheers everyone

[Donald]

Hi My name is Mary

Hello and welcome Mary. Thank you for joining CiC and I hope you enjoy being part of the forum. If you are here to learn, then there are lots of people who will be willing to share their knowledge and experience.

A couple of things to help you get started:

1. 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.
2. Posts should use standard English sentences. Try to punctuate your sentences, using full stops and capital letters appropriately. Try to avoid excessive use of txt/sms language, smilies, all capital letters ("SHOUTING") or ???? and !!!!! characters. Bear in mind we have many members for whom English is not their first language, so please also check your spelling and avoid excessive use of local vernacular. You can edit your contributions at any time by clicking on the "Edit Post" button at the bottom of your post (with additional options being available if you then click the "advanced" button).

[SomedayMyPrintsWillCome]

Hello There,

Since the day I received my first camera, I have been visiting CiC. It sat in the box until I felt like I could turn it on and start practicing my photography in M. Since then I have found a large love for photography. I can't wait to improve me skills each day and am grateful for this creators of this site, as they have giving me a large portion of my knowledge.

Samantha

[Ian Key]

I’ve been interested in photography on and off since the early 80’s starting off with a second hand Praktica BC1before progressing onto a Canon EOS 600 based kit.
My interest dipped over the last 10 years until the daughter of a friend of mine had her pictures recently published in and on the front cover of Practical Photography.
I have now purchased my first digital camera, a Panasonic Lumix FZ45 if you’re interested, and I am now on a steep digital learning curve.

[Donald]

Hello There,

Since the day I received my first camera, I have been visiting CiC. It sat in the box until I felt like I could turn it on and start practicing my photography in M. Since then I have found a large love for photography. I can't wait to improve me skills each day and am grateful for this creators of this site, as they have giving me a large portion of my knowledge

Now that, Samantha, is the clear winner of the UserName of the year award. And it's only April. I love it.

A very warm welcome and I hope CiC keeps on providing you with the knowledge you need. The real driver for learning is your passion for the art and craft of photography, and you seem to have that. With that passion you can achieve anything.

The one thing to remember is - If you can't find the answer in the tutorials, or someone else hasn't written about it in the forum, then please do ask. There is no such thing as a 'wrong' or 'dumb' question on CiC. The only stupid question is the one you'd wished you'd asked, but didn't like to.

By the way, you don't say where you are. If you wish, you can go to Edit Profile and enter your location so that it shows up alongside all your posts, just as in my details alongside this message. Then we all know where everyone is in the world.