Introduce Yourself & Welcome Other Members (archive)

[Dave Humphries]

Hi everyone, I'm Norman (ninjaturtlestew) a photography enthusiast. I hope I can grow and share with the CIC community I'm a general digital photographer, but swaying heavily on cosplay photography and street photography.

Hi Norman,

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

Could you do me a favour please and Edit your Profile and put Norman into the Real Name field - thanks.

Looks like you've already made a second post, so maybe I don't need to say "don't be shy", because the best way to progress is to join in as much as possible.

All the best,

[Dave Humphries]

Hi everyone! I'm Philbert Lim from Malaysia, been working in Singapore for up to 7 years as a landscape architect, but still traveling back hometown often. Photography has always been my greatest interest and passion since my secondary school, besides graphics and arts. I especially like Night and Macro photography as I find these two are simply amazing and stunning that sometimes we even hardly notice or seen with our naked eyes daily, and of course I like all other photography types.
Finally got myself first ever DSLR (D300s) last December and still being excited with it...before that, I was only having a Canon A95 to explore the world of digital photography for years. Hope to meet all marvelous and pro photographers here in CiC that wiling to guide me through the deeper journey of Photography.

Best wishes to all,
Philbert

Hi Philbert,

I see you are up to 6 posts as I type this (obviously overdue) "Welcome to the CiC forums" greeting

Rather than waffle on here, I'll look out for one of your posts and reply in the forum.

Warm welcome from ...

[Dave Humphries]

Hi everyone, My name is Joy, I photograph animals, nature and odd things that catch my eye, Fairly new to this so am looking to learn and have fun as I learn, Born in Yorkshire, (miss that light) living in Manhattan.

Hi Joy,

What are you shooting your animals with?

Hmmm, Manhattan, from watching TV, I could be forgiven for believing that apart from Central Park and the zoo, there's nowhere else to shoot wildlife in NYC, so; "say it ain't so"

Do be sure to join in the community, we're all friendly, you'll get much more from your photography.

btw; I have a sister in living Yorkshire (near Pickering) and was up there to see her a few weeks ago.

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[Dave Humphries]

Name is Scott. Just really got into photography. Frankly, don't know what I even like taking pictures of as yet but I'm working on it... learning. This seems like a great site with really nice, experienced and helpful folk. Glad to be a part of it all. And thank you in advance for the constructive criticisms!

Hi Scott,

I wish you a warm "Welcome to the CiC forums" from me, great to have you join us.

Well, we've had your thanks in advance, so you just need to give us a 2nd post, ideally with a picture in, so we can be constructive and earn the thanks

All the best,

[Dave Humphries]

Hi everyone,

I am Don from South Korea, 60 year-old but very enthusiastic in photography. Upon joining Cambridge in Colour today, I posted an image replying to a thread about sunrise/sunset theme. I hope to enjoy living together with you online, and to learn many on the digital imaging world, especially on creative photoshop stuffs.

Actually, I tried several times to post a small picture of mine to My Profile, but failed. I need to fix this one first.

See you.

Hi Don,

Glad you have got right into the posting habit, if you need further help with images in general, try this; HELP THREAD: How can I post images here?

If it is specifically about a profile picture, then one of these FAQs may be of more help.

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[ICit2doU]

Hello I am a nearly golden oldy and I did start out when I was much younger and did the usual stuff in darkened sheds threading films into those canisters Dev > Wash > Fix > Wash > Dry then exposing the paper in small wooden frames - couldn't afford one of those fancy exposure devices where one could enlarge or whatever but got great pleasure doing it as one could adjust the exposure to the paper according to the quality of your negative - another story.
Have had quite a few different cameras over the years starting with boxies and my first SLR was a Practika LLC (back in the UK). I then got out of the habit for a while then moved on to my first really nice SLR - Pentax MZ-50 until I fell into a creek with it still attached to me - end of Pentax. Then followed a succession of Fuji film compact (looked like DSLR's) and found them a really nice little camera with a picture quality that belied the cameras buying price. As I had ALWAYS wanted Nikon when the digital stuff took off was able to get a F601 film one with a standard Nikkor (beautiful quality) a Sigma 200mm zoom second hand to which a I bought a 300mm Tamron - new for the air show stuff that Tim my son and I like to go to.
But all in all I am just an average photo taker and recently met on another forum a chap who convinced me to get another Pentax - awaiting my K-r with 200mm kit now. Seeing that I am approaching retirement and building and working computers won't get me into the fresh air thought I take it up again as I find the marriage between photography and electronics so exciting.
My forum friend also put me onto this site and I think it is great that is until you all get fed up with my constant queries lol!!
So without further ado I'm going to post a thread re Fuji cameras as I would like one as a back up but need some good advice on which model and which type of sensor.
Well you can see I can ramble but now you know where I've been and done.
Thanks for taking the time to read the ramble lol!!
John

[jiro]

Welcome to CiC, John. That was quite a history about your love with photography. Thank you very much for sharing. Hope you feel at home here, Sir.

[Primrose]

Hi,
My name is Jane, I live in Hampshire and belong to the Alton Camera Club. I have just changed from a Sony A300 to a Nikon D7000. I like Macro Photography and had some nice images with the my Sony and Macro Lens which is what prompted me to 'upgrade' but I currently do not have a Macro Lens for my new camera so am missing the Sony at the moment. I want to improve my photography and look forward to learning from the tutorials, hearing from fellow members and maybe putting up some images soon.

[allumpfa]

Hello, my name is Peter Allum and I live in Aberdeen, Scotland. I took early retirement a year ago and took up photography. I have a Canon EOS 550D and being a techy guy by nature have spent a lot of time leaning how e camera works etc but feel I am lacking on the creative side and am hoping to get some help from this site and the people on it.
Regards
Peter

[PhotoshopNerd]

Hi everybody.
I'm a photographer from Sydney Australia. I love shooting landscapes and using photoshop techniques to improve them. I also shoot corporate events and products.
Check out my Photoshop blog here: www.confessionsofaphotoshopnerd.com

Cheers,
Matt Norris

[CPLandArch]

Hi Philbert,

I see you are up to 6 posts as I type this (obviously overdue) "Welcome to the CiC forums" greeting

Rather than waffle on here, I'll look out for one of your posts and reply in the forum.

Warm welcome from ...

Thanks Dave. Appreciated.

[Firefighter Allard]

Hi all. My name is Rob Allard and I live in Canberra the National Capital of Australia. I have played around with photography for many years but have really got into it of late. I have found some of the articles on this site to be extremely helpfull. My current camera is a EOS 5D MK II, which I love. I will be uploading more picture to my flickr page in the not to distant future.
Cheers
Rob
flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/rob_6542/

[Donald]

Jane, Peter, Matt, Rob

I've been neglecting my duties (actually, I've been away for the weekend), So, sorry for being late in responding to your introduction.

You are very welcome to CiC. I hope you find the site is all that you want in such a resource. You'll certainly find plenty of people willing to share knowledge adn experience in a constructive way.

So please do join in.

[PJAD]

Hi Peter,

We have a few members here into IR, as you probably know, so do dive in with your own examples, the best way to progress is practice and share for critique.

I've got a son doing a degree in Forensic science - as a matter of coincidence .... but I haven't done any archery since my school days

Welcome to the CiC forums from ...

Hi Dave,
Thank you for the welcome. A few things in common. Over the years archery has changed quite a lot, it's incredible. As for forensic science, my interests are in forensic photography, ballistics, and accident reconstruction. I'm doing a computer forensics as a career change, but if I can get a foot in the door with the others I'd rather do that. Hope your son does well, there's lots of opportunities for young people, I wish I was back in that age.
Regards,
Peter

[amara]

I am a mother and a doctor, just want to learn some photography to capture my daughter's growth and her life. You guys have a great forum here.

[Donald]

I am a mother and a doctor

Both very worthy undertakings.

Hello and welcome. Is Amara a real name? If not, 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. 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 insert your location in your profile (area, country, etc) and that will show up alongside you posts.

I'm glad you are enjoying CiC. The focus is very much on learning and on supporting each other in the development of knowledge and skills. So, please ask lots of questions, join in the discussions and, of course, post up your images.

[barbuolimpia]

Hi
My name is Olimpia and I am from Romania. After using optical microscopy images for painting samples characterization, I discovered that I love taking photographs. At work I use a Nikon 90D camera (for optical microscopy images) and recently I have acquired an Canon 450D camera - to use it at home. I am looking to network with others at Cambridge in Colour Forums

Cheers
Olimpia-Hinamatsuri Barbu

[Donald]

My name is Olimpia and I am from Romania. After using optical microscopy images for painting samples characterization, I discovered that I love taking photographs.

Olimpia - Hello and welcome to Cambridge in Colour (CiC).

This site is dedicated to learning and to helping other people develop knowledge and skills. I am sure that, given the work you do, you will have much to contrbute to discussions that will assist others. I hope, too, that through CiC you will be able to learn and develop in photography.

[Monitor149]

Hi,
I would like to thank you for allowing me to join "CiC".I have been taking photo`s for a number of years,but not seriously.Now it is time to take that next step,& hopefully with your advice & tutorials,it will not be too painful.
BJK

[Tony Sharples]

Hi all,
I'm Tony Sharples from Howick, South Africa. I use a Canon 50 D with some of the more affordable L lens.
I'm keen on wildlife & macro photography. I see some real great photos on this site!