Introduce Yourself & Welcome Other Members (archive)

Hi everyone, my name is Paul, I am from Newcastle NSW, Australia, I am into general photography & it has been my hobby for many years. I have a Canon 7D with a 17-85mm, 50mm 1.8 & a Sigma DC 17-50mm 1:2.8. I am looking forward in becoming an active member, because there is always something more you can learn very day with regards to photography, you can never have too much information.

Cheers
Paul

Hi, I'm a systems engineer from Croatia. I work mostly with Cisco equipment. I'm also an owner of a CCNA study guide website: Free CCNA. I'm also a developer of keystroke logging software, Signum Soft Keylogger: Keylogger.

I look forward contributing to this forums.

Hello: I have recently upgraded my Panasonic Lumix FZ40 to a Sony A58 with 18 ~ 55 kit lens. Choosing between the Sony, Nikon D3100, and Nikon D5100 was a very involved process, although the Sony was always my top choice. Then I ran into a 3 day sale at Best Buy and picked up the Sony for $450!
I have already noticed a world of difference between the old Lumix and the new one.
My photo interests include landscapes and waterscapes ( I live at the west end of Lake Ontario); dawnscapes, portraits, pets and anything odd/ unusual that crops up in my travels.

Hello my name is Colin and I live in The Cotswolds, UK, I have just purchased a Nikon P520, I am a complete beginner and I do not have a clue about photography but am more than willing to learn, my particular interest is birding and would love to take some decent photo's.
I do not want to just put the camera on auto and fire away., but as a good start would like to know what setting to put it on with a scenario of a bright sunny day sitting in a bird hide a) overlooking a lake b) overlooking a wood.
I know this sounds lazy but I think it is the best way (for me) to pick it up.
Would welcome any help.
Best Regards
Colin

Hi I am HHChong from Malaysia. I am absolutely rudimentary in photography but who knows, I might get really interested. I have just started reading the tutorials and have already learned a lot!

Welcome to those who have joined over the course of the last 20 hours, or so: - Paul, David, David (again), Colin and HHChong.

Thank you fro deciding to join CiC and I hope you enjoy being part of the forum.

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Originally Posted by Paul63

... there is always something more you can learn

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There is indeed, Paul. That is the underpinning philosophy of CiC.

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Originally Posted by davidbrent1

Hi, I'm a systems engineer from Croatia.

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David - I hope that you, too, find CiC helpful as well as enjoyable.

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Originally Posted by DavidTRWilliams

I live at the west end of Lake Ontario

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That's a pretty good location to be living in as a keen photographer.

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Originally Posted by colinmichael

I am a complete beginner and I do not have a clue about photography but am more than willing to learn,

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And that, Colin, is the attitude that is required and that signifies that you will very probably succeed in mastering the art and craft of photography. Please do ask any questions you have and use the knowledge and skills of the people on here who are always willing to help.

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Hi I am HHChong from Malaysia. I am absolutely rudimentary in photography but who knows, I might get really interested.

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I hope you do and that you will be part of this forum for a long time to come.

And, finally, this is a general comment to each of you - If you haven't entered it 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 (under 'Forum Actions' on the Menu Bar), or you can just press on 'Settings' on the menu bar right up at the top right of the window. Once there you can enter the name by which you wish to be addressed 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 all,
i have been shooting for a year and a half with a Nikon D5100 ...i admired some images here and decided to join.
Cheers robin

Hi Folks: I'm Evan from New York. I'm 69 years old and recently retired from a career in veterinary medicine. I first became interested in photography in high school when I photographed school basketball games with a Kodak Brownie camera. Before attending veterinary school in the Philippines I taught elementary school including a summer teaching black & white photo developing. I became a more serious photographer in 1989 when I began taking workshops and photo tours. I later taught nature photography at Hofstra University on Long Island and led several photography tours in the United States. I started with a Nikkormat EL which I purchased in Hong Kong in 1971 and cycled through the Nikon F3, F4 & F5. I transitioned to digital with the Nikon D200, D700 & now the D800E.

Hi, I'm Bonny. I'm a new photographer. I use Nikon D5100 with 18-55 mm kit lens. I was searching for different photography technique in internet and I suddenly found this site. I think this is a great site to learn something. I'm just an armature with a camera. I want to learn photography.
I think you people are so professional and you will help me learning photography.

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Hi all,
i have been shooting for a year and a half with a Nikon D5100 ...i admired some images here and decided to join.
Cheers robin

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Robin - Great to have you here.

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 (under 'Forum Actions' on the Menu Bar), or you can just press on 'Settings' on the menu bar right up at the top right of the window. Once there you can enter the name by which you wish to be addressed 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 we'll see some of your images on here.

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Hi Folks: I'm Evan from New York.

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Welcome, Evan. There are another couple of vets on here as well. You guys can form a sub-group!

I certainly hope all that photographic experience will be available to others on here in order to help them learn. CiC very much has that ethos of sharing knowledge and skills so that we can all learn from each other.

Thank you for deciding to join the forum.

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Originally Posted by bonny

I think this is a great site to learn something.

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I certainly hope so, Bonny. Lots of people on here will be very willing answer questions and give advice and guidance. All you have to do is ask the questions. On CiC there is no such thing as a dumb question. Every one of us had to start at the beginning.

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 (under 'Forum Actions' on the Menu Bar), or you can just press on 'Settings' on the menu bar right up at the top right of the window. Once there you can enter the name by which you wish to be addressed 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.

Hello to everyone in Cambridge in Colour land. I am frank from Letchworth garden City, Hertfordshire, UK.

I have been a photographer since childhood when I used to develop and print my own Ilford FP4 films in a Patterson Tank and print them with my mobile darkroom that I set over the bath in my parents home.

Now, some 50 years on, I am an enthusiastic Nikon digital photographer.

My equipment comprises...
Nikon Bodies: D800, Series 1 V1
AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8
AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VRII
Series 1 Nikkor 10-30
Series 1 Nikkor 30-110
TC-20EIII Tele-convertor
Speedlight: 2x SB-700
GITZO G2541 Mountaineer Series 2 6X Tripod
Manfrotto MM394 monopod
Manfrotto 410 Junior Geared 3 Way Pan Tilt Head
LowePro Backpack Pro Runner 350 AW bag
Think Tank Digital Holster 20 V2.0
FavouriteGadget : Bean bag
Most Useless Gadget: Mini tripod

My photographic interests are landscapes, wildlife, street, and some portrait.

My main desire is to meet up with like minded people in my area to go on photographic field trips to locations and just enjoy exchanging views and bounce ideas around about ways to improve photographic skills.

Delighted to be pat of CiC.

Hello Everyone. My name is Julie. I am from a small town out in West Texas. I currently use a Samsung NX300. I am more of a hobbyist, however, I am my own worse critic and always seeking to perfect. I have taken the time to read over several forums and review pictures, and feel Cambridge In Color will help me tremendously, in given me lots of wanted knowledge in order to succeed in my personal goals in photography.

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Hello Everyone. My name is Julie. I am from a small town out in West Texas. I currently use a Samsung NX300. I am more of a hobbyist, however, I am my own worse critic and always seeking to perfect. I have taken the time to read over several forums and review pictures, and feel Cambridge In Color will help me tremendously, in given me lots of wanted knowledge in order to succeed in my personal goals in photography.

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Hi Julie - welcome to CiC. That town wouldn't be El Paso by any chance? ;)

Hi everyone, I'm Jacobus Aucamp and I'm from South Africa. I am a member of our local camera club (Lowveld Photographic Club) an is also a member of the Photographic Society of South Africa.
I use a Canon EOS500D with a 28-135mm f4 lens. I've also got a 150-500mm Sigma lens.
I enjoy portrait, Nature and Sport photography. I'm a strobust and like to do my portraits with flash.

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Originally Posted by FRANKL

Hello to everyone in Cambridge in Colour

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Hello to you, Frank and thank you for deciding to join CiC.

Given that this is a forum where people who can are encouraged to share knowledge and experience so that others can learn, I hope you'll put those years of experience to good use on here ... and that you enjoy being part of the forum as a result

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Originally Posted by Jacobus Aucamp

Hi everyone, I'm Jacobus Aucamp and I'm from South Africa.

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Hello Jacobus. Welcome to the CiC forum. I hope you find this an informative and enjoyable online resource from which you can both learn, but also help others when they have questions and seek advice.

Hi there. My name is Mel. i'm from a lovely town at the Peruvian rainforest, but I live in Lima now. I´m very interested in photography but unfortunately I'm only an amateur. I´ve got a kind of decent bridge camera (Lumix FZ47) and it has been a wonderful source of joy and fun taking pictures anytime I can...but I´ve already made my mind and I'm going to jump to DRSL at the end of the year. I'm still looking for the best option, it could be little treaky to choose the right one!
I'm looking forward to become a better shooter and continue falling in love with this amazing way to express ourself and create beauty.
I've recently found you CiC and it has been an amazing discover so far. I love your tutorials and all the stuff. Since my English is not too good, it's little slow for me to be in touch, but I'll definately try my best.
Well, thanks for the great site and see you soon.
Cheers from Peru
Mel

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Hi there. My name is Mel. i'm from a lovely town at the Peruvian rainforest, but I live in Lima now.

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Me - Your written English is very good.

Thank you for joining this forum. I hope you find it helpful and enjoyable.