Introduce Yourself & Welcome Other Members (archive)

[schnaninski]

Wm David ... sounds like you have a pretty nice set up. From what I've seen with the exception of the welcome forum, you ... like myself are at the right place to grow in our photography experience.

[Colin Southern]

Is the 1Ds Mark IV coming out next January???

Those who know aren't allowed to tell

[imageofbill]

Hello My name is Bill and i have just had the pleasure of joining here, I am an amateur photographer (just taken up this intrest and am very keen to make progress as i find it a wonderful and interesting challenge) I live in Stalybridge Nr. Manchester , I hope to meet like minded people here as I have found scarceity of such in the area in where I live.

[Shadowman]

Hello My name is Bill and i have just had the pleasure of joining here, I am an amateur photographer (just taken up this intrest and am very keen to make progress as i find it a wonderful and interesting challenge) I live in Stalybridge Nr. Manchester , I hope to meet like minded people here as I have found scarceity of such in the area in where I live.

Welcome Bill,

I sort of joined the group for the same reason, I have a few friends who are interested in photography but their lifestyles limit them to what they photograph. I thought about joining a club in my area of WNY, and I still might, but this forum works for me. There are a few photography seminars listed throughout the country and I might also attend a few of these. One good thing about photography is that we all recognize and appreciate the equipment of others. It is so easy to start a conversation with a fellow photographer when you are out and about practicing your skills.

[atlantean]

Hi guys !
I'm Duc and i'm studying in Singapore. I've been messing with my d3000 for a month now.
The first time i knew of this "CiC" was when i looked up for info about filter glasses. I find the site's tutorial helpful and interactive.
Well, i hope to learn more from u guys and contribute whenever i can.
Cheers. )

[Richard24]

Hello, my name's Rich and I'm a staff nurse and an amateur photographer from Norwich in the UK. I shoot using a Canon EOS450D as my main SLR, also use a Canon Ixus 82IS as a backup and for those times when an SLR is impractical.

Will start posting some images soon and look forward to entering some of the challenges you have. I still consider myself a beginner, so will look forward to hearing some of your constuctive criticisms and hopefully make my photography a bit better!

Cheers for now!

Rich

[DonaldN]

Is this where I do the jumping in bit?

I was trained as a photographer on National Service in the RAF, have been a tv cameraman, and many other things. After a spell of digital, I've decided I'd really like to do "real" photography again, but so many techniques seem to have changed.

Have they really?

DonaldN

[Donald]

Hey - another Donald! We're on a roll.

Welcome (and to) everyone else over the past few days.

[AceMcCool]

Hi my name is Joe and I live in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. I am impressed about the information and pictures posted on this site. I shoot a Canon Xti and now recently a 5D. I like shooting all variety of pictures. Hope to learn some things and share some pictures from around Western Canada.

[rogerb]

Hello Joe.
I remember reading about the adventures of Ace McCool in a Canadian flying magazine many years ago.

This is a great bunch, very helpful.

Welcome aboard.

Roger

[DrJeans]

Hi, I am Sergey Smorovoz from Russia (Moscow).
I love photography: landscape, animals, portrait, etc.
I hope to find here friends to communicate and share experiences.

P.S. Sorry for my bad English.

[rogerb]

Welcome Sergey:

This is a great forum with lots of very capable photographers willing to help.
I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Good to have you with us,
Roger

[rick55]

Hi, All;

I've been reading the forum for a few months, and I've been very impressed with the knowledge and the patience of the members, especially in comparison to similar forums I've spent time in, like for computer programming or frequent flyers. People come here with the most elementary questions, and sometimes seem not even to have read their product manual, and professional photographers here walk them through how to make an exposure. It's wonderful.

I've been taking pictures as a pretty serious hobby for 30 years, and did my own darkroom work for a while (almost all B&W). I've never been able to justify to myself the cost of professional gear, but have always had SLRs, then a Canon 400D, now a 500D but with a 17-55 2.8 USM instead of the kit lens.

I'm a software developer by trade, and use Photoshop Elements for post-processing. I'm interested in the math and the optics, but I try not to let that get in the way of looking at results.

Regards;
Rick Wise

[Donald]

I've been reading the forum for a few months, and I've been very impressed with the knowledge and the patience of the members, especially in comparison to similar forums I've spent time in, like for computer programming or frequent flyers ....

... and many other photography forums that I've had a look at.

Welcome Rick. I think you're right. The amount of knowledge and experience that hangs around in here, coupled with the willingness to share, encourage, support and constructively criticise does, I believe, make this forum different.

[Intervene]

Hello everyone just joining... Just joined myself too & really happy to be here! I feel am at home. My name is Inebi & I l love Photography. I have a lot of interest in travel, food, fashion, buildings & interiors. I do some photography, but want to do it really properly. I am thinking of buying a really fancy camera as the one I use is the P50 Samsung with a 10.2 mega pixel, with a 3x 200m zoom and 6.2 -18.6 zooming/focal lens. The lens aperture is 2.8 -5.2. Is this a good camera for taking pictures if I want to take professional looking pictures for the food I create?

What I am saying is that I want to be a professional photographer as I have so many interest and should just document them.

[Dave Humphries]

Hi everyone

I live in New Zealand in the North Island (or Te Ika a Maui). I love photography - love - love. Once was a Nurse Diabetes Specialist now retired, no diverted (converted?).

I seem to like best the small views of things, such as a rock jutting out into the stream because I love the texture & movement patterns of the water. I like flowers & plants & try to capture the velvety or rough textures. I don't like to pick the flowers, but will get round to studio shots one day. Love reflections.

I shoot Sony, the first DSLR they put out. I didn't know where to look for information & advice at the time, nevertheless I drooled over the Nikon D200, which I should have bought. Ah well.

Look forward to hearing from you.

N

Hi Nihia,

Well with 15 posts to your name, my belated welcome is long overdue!

Glad you're finding us a friendly bunch and thanks in turn for your help rendered to others already (e.g. above).

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[Dave Humphries]

My name is David and I am just getting back into photography. I enjoy photographing beach shots at Morro Bay. I am trying to find info on filter adaptors. I obtained many filters when a filter manufacturing shop went out of business. Many filters are 62mm non-threaded. I am looking for an adaptor to use with my Canon Rebel 58mm lens. So far I have found about 12 different filters that will work. I can hold them up over the nens when taking shots but it is an akward proceedure. Does anyone know of a adaptor that might work? I am looking forward to reviewing posts on this forum. David

Hi David (great name btw )

Welcome to the CiC forums from me, I hope you return to pick up Nihia's answer above.

Regards,

[Dave Humphries]

Greetings,

I am a recently retired science teacher. I have been taking pictures (snapshots mainly) for years. I recently updated my equipment to a Canon 7D with a variety of less expensive lenses. I now have a 40D for a second body. I also have an old Canon A1 somewhere in by closet.

I live in NW Montana at the base of the Mission Mountains south of Flathead Lake. During the summers (since 1978) I have worked in Glacier National Park as a naturalist, ranger and currently a volunteer. My summer home is the remote Bowman Lake campground with No electricity or cell phone service but lots of beautiful country (and just a few mosquitoes)

Photography is a hobby and I am constantly trying to work on the basics. I am working to improve my macro techniques and general photography skills.

Stitched my first panorama last week and posted it on this form. Thanks for all your positive comments.

Hi risingwolf,

Cool username - but I'd love a first one even better

Glad you're fitting in with 9 posts already, just shows how long I have missed otu on the welcomes in the thread, shame on me

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[Dave Humphries]

Hi, I am anuschka from the Netherlands.
Decided to join because of the in depth information I found on CiC I knew already from Pbase.
Yesterday I decided to once and for all get my color management right so I can predict the outcome of my prints.
Rented the Gretagmacbeth device from my photoclub but first started reading and learning here so I understand what I am doing.
Photography has me by the throat I am afraid and I love it.
I use Nikon D300 and various Nikkors.
Hope to learn and maybe even to contribute.
Cheers.

Hi Anuschka,

I'm sure you can contribute, so please don't stop at the first post, jump right in with any questions, or indeed answers, you may have. Or put a photo or two into a challenge.

We have at least two things in common I believe; PBase and Nikon, although I wish I had more than one Nikkor!

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[Dave Humphries]

Hi I am Randy, had been bitten by the photog bug years ago. Finally, with the purchase of a dslr started going toward a part time gig. I have now done my first wedding. While the family raved on the pics; I realized that I have aways to go before I satisfy myself. I have now also taken Senior Class pics for a few people and booked 2 weddings for this summer.

Right now use a Sony a200. I am considering a switch to Nikon before I grow my lense collection and accessory items.

Hi Randy,

Sounds like you're 'in at the deep end' with a career in mind?

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