Introduce Yourself & Welcome Other Members (archive)

[Dave Humphries]

Hi all,

I'm a amateur photographer from Croatia.
Up until now I took all of my shots with point and shoot cameras but now I decided to switch to DSLR.
I believe I will be in possession of my 1000D in about a month or month and a half. (waiting for a friend to return from the states with it). I have been reading this forum for some time now and I can say you really helped me a lot with the discussions and tutorials.
So you can expect some good photos from me in the future.

For now all of you that are interested you can see the photos I took with P&S cameras here

Hi Neno,

I just had a look at your albums - certainly no shortage of creative flair there (puts me to shame).
With a camera that probably allows a bit more control and quality, you should flourish with the new Canon.

Rob's done the welcome speech, so I'll just say "Hi" for now and look forward to seeing more of you in the forums.

Welcome to the CiC forums from ....

[russellsnr]

OK, I'll try guess your name - Russell?

Hello from Windsor, UK, me? - Male, married (too long ) NOT retired early! Nikon gear, I know the problem about the shops

What do you shoot with your 'Canon cannon'?

Anyways, welcome to the CiC forums from ....

Try to shoot landscape/seascape but in landscape here on the island not a lot of water to see in the mountains and like most I like water in the scene.
Thanks for the we;come.
Russell

[mythlady]

Hi Dave -- thanks for the warm welcome. My first name is Elise. I have to confess that the hawk and the owl near the top of my flickr site were a "studio" shoot -- they were both at a rehabilitation site, and we were a group of photographers gathered together to have them pose for us. Each of them had been injured and was missing an eye, and what you can't see in the pics are the leashes connecting them to the handler It was a wonderful opportunity to spend some time with those beautiful birds -- we all started out with our tripods set up and we all wound up sitting on the ground, inching ourselves closer and closer as the shoot went on.

But I do have birds in the wild as well!

[Howker]

Hi Everybody....I have retired & emigrated to USA from Scotland some 2 years ago. Live in Redmond the home of Microsoft in an Adult over 55+ community where there is an active club for everything you can think of including a quite big camera club.
Have pretty controversial views re RAW vs JRG but thats for another posting I'm sure.
Mostly Nikon DSLR gear plus a Canon Rebel as they call it here,(it got me started in digital having loved the old D90X). We all use DPreview I'm sure so they will be near me in their new home. Hope they like the Northwest as much as we do.
T

[Benco]

Hi All

Been steadily getting more interested in photography over the last few years and came across this site whilst googling for advice on some of the digital stuff that i was having trouble getting my head round. Was very impressed so I thought I'd join up, hope I'll be able to contribute the odd useful thing inbetween picking everyones brains.

[Peter in Italy]

Hi all,
My name is Peter, I'm reasonably ancient (73), I'm a retired Project Manager from the construction industry and I live in Italy. As long as I can remember I have always been interested in photography as a casual hobby and started into digital some years ago. Currently I am becoming interested in macro/micro/close-up (?) photography and am joining here to bring myself up to speed because I am finding it very challenging. I have Nikon D90 and, for the macro stuff, I have recently bought their 105mm f2.8 VR lens which, it being that it cost me an arm and nearly a leg, I am determined to master.
regards to all,
Peter Eastwood.

[carregwen]

Hi Everybody....I have retired & emigrated to USA from Scotland some 2 years ago. Live in Redmond the home of Microsoft in an Adult over 55+ community where there is an active club for everything you can think of including a quite big camera club.
Have pretty controversial views re RAW vs JRG but thats for another posting I'm sure.
Mostly Nikon DSLR gear plus a Canon Rebel as they call it here,(it got me started in digital having loved the old D90X). We all use DPreview I'm sure so they will be near me in their new home. Hope they like the Northwest as much as we do.
T

Hi Tom and welcome to CiC. I hate to tell you this, but you are not the first Scot to move to America, or NZ, or... etc. I can't see what's wrong with Scotland myself (I used to live near Glasgow) I have been thinking of moving back there.

Just start a new thread to ask a new question/start a discussion, or reply to existing threads to join a discussion. Or, you could try posting some of your own images to get feedback. We are gentle on new people!

You might want to read this for posting images on this site. https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/forums/thread5745.htm[/QUOTE]

Please read the FAQ (on menu above) - but here's the link...https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/fo...b3_board_usage

Have fun (not hard in America)!

[Donald]

I can't see what's wrong with Scotland .... I have been thinking of moving back there.

Oh no!

[carregwen]

Hi All

Been steadily getting more interested in photography over the last few years and came across this site whilst googling for advice on some of the digital stuff that i was having trouble getting my head round. Was very impressed so I thought I'd join up, hope I'll be able to contribute the odd useful thing inbetween picking everyones brains.

Hi Ben. Welcome to CiC. The Falklands!!! I do believe you might be our first member from that part of the world. Why don't you post some images of the island for us. We are always looking for something different here.

Just start a new thread to ask a new question/start a discussion, or reply to existing threads to join a discussion. Or, you could try posting some of your own images to get feedback. We are gentle on new people!

You might want to read this for posting images on this site. https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/forums/thread5745.htm[/QUOTE]

Please read the FAQ (on menu above) - but here's the link...https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/fo...b3_board_usage

Have fun!

[carregwen]

Oh no!

You would LOVE it

[carregwen]

Hi all,
My name is Peter, I'm reasonably ancient (73), I'm a retired Project Manager from the construction industry and I live in Italy. As long as I can remember I have always been interested in photography as a casual hobby and started into digital some years ago. Currently I am becoming interested in macro/micro/close-up (?) photography and am joining here to bring myself up to speed because I am finding it very challenging. I have Nikon D90 and, for the macro stuff, I have recently bought their 105mm f2.8 VR lens which, it being that it cost me an arm and nearly a leg, I am determined to master.
regards to all,
Peter Eastwood.

Hi Peter. You are most welcome here. You wil find plenty of help and support - just ask. We have lots of macro bods on this site who can help you. This is my latest - a 'stacked' image that I did this evening...


It would be helpful if you could put your first name in your profile so that it appears on your posts. See the FAQ if you are not sure how to do this.

Just start a new thread to ask a new question/start a discussion, or reply to existing threads to join a discussion. Or, you could try posting some of your own images to get feedback. We are gentle on new people!

You might want to read this for posting images on this site. https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/forums/thread5745.htm[/QUOTE]

Please read the FAQ (on menu above) - but here's the link...https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/fo...b3_board_usage

Have fun!

[Benco]

Hi Ben. Welcome to CiC. The Falklands!!! I do believe you might be our first member from that part of the world. Why don't you post some images of the island for us. We are always looking for something different here.

Just start a new thread to ask a new question/start a discussion, or reply to existing threads to join a discussion. Or, you could try posting some of your own images to get feedback. We are gentle on new people!
Have fun!

Thanks for the welcome

Here's a few of my photos from down here:

In the hills








wild stuff








...and a few flowers.





There! not a penguin or a sheep in sight.

[ksozufe]

Hi all, my name is Obika I live in Brooklyn. I love photography...wish I was good at it... Looking to learn all that I can from the good people on this site
Thx in advance

[Bongex]

Hi everyone, I'm Bongex of the Philippines. I chanced on this website as I google for ideas on how to maximize the use of my 2 point and shoot cameras, the GE e1035 which I unintentionally acquired and my Olympus Tough 8010 which suites my adventurous weekend escapades in our countryside. I am very much a neophyte in 'Photography' and still trying hard to comprehend terms and applications in the user's manual. Nevertheless, in my 'googling' efforts, your Photography Tutorial page inspire me to like 'take a second look of these gadgets at hand'. I felt that if I could be able to capture good enough pictures of the remote nooks in our countryside and share it, it might be a good educational exposure to these places. That if I can learn enough how to do it. So here I am, trying to learn whatever you guys are willing to share whatever in your forum. I attached sample picture in my recent escapade for whatever criticism it deserve to improve it.

[carregwen]

Hi everyone, I'm Bongex of the Philippines. I chanced on this website as I google for ideas on how to maximize the use of my 2 point and shoot cameras, the GE e1035 which I unintentionally acquired and my Olympus Tough 8010 which suites my adventurous weekend escapades in our countryside. I am very much a neophyte in 'Photography' and still trying hard to comprehend terms and applications in the user's manual. Nevertheless, in my 'googling' efforts, your Photography Tutorial page inspire me to like 'take a second look of these gadgets at hand'. I felt that if I could be able to capture good enough pictures of the remote nooks in our countryside and share it, it might be a good educational exposure to these places. That if I can learn enough how to do it. So here I am, trying to learn whatever you guys are willing to share whatever in your forum. I attached sample picture in my recent escapade for whatever criticism it deserve to improve it.

Hi Bongex



Welcome to CiC, we are very glad you decided to join us. You'll find plenty of helpful info on here, and if you have any questions just start a new thread. It looks as if you live in a very pretty part of the world. Good shots BTW for a P&S camera.

If you haven't already done so, it would be helpful if you could put your first name in your profile so that it appears on your posts. See the FAQ if you are not sure how to do this.

Just start a new thread to ask a new question/start a discussion, or reply to existing threads to join a discussion. Or, you could try posting some of your own images to get feedback. We are gentle on new people!

You might want to read this for posting images on this site. https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/forums/thread5745.htm[/QUOTE]

Please read the FAQ (on menu above) - but here's the link...https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/fo...b3_board_usage

Have fun!

[Dave Humphries]

Hi everyone, I'm Bongex of the Philippines. I chanced on this website as I google for ideas on how to maximize the use of my 2 point and shoot cameras, the GE e1035 which I unintentionally acquired and my Olympus Tough 8010 which suites my adventurous weekend escapades in our countryside. I am very much a neophyte in 'Photography' and still trying hard to comprehend terms and applications in the user's manual. Nevertheless, in my 'googling' efforts, your Photography Tutorial page inspire me to like 'take a second look of these gadgets at hand'. I felt that if I could be able to capture good enough pictures of the remote nooks in our countryside and share it, it might be a good educational exposure to these places. That if I can learn enough how to do it. So here I am, trying to learn whatever you guys are willing to share whatever in your forum. I attached sample picture in my recent escapade for whatever criticism it deserve to improve it.

Hi there Bongex,

You will be better off starting a new thread in one of the critique forums rather than here, but I'll respond with a couple of thoughts.

On #1, it is a little dark in the lower left corner and although you don' want to divert attention away from the main subject, which I assume is the distant jungle floor through the gap, being able to see a little more waterfall would help. Whether you can do this in PP I don't know - depends what you have and whether the shots are RAW or jpg captures.

On #2, the waterfall is too centred - probably because P&S cameras usually only have one central focus point
If possible, a few steps to the right, a bit lower might have produced a better composition.

Hope that helps.

Welcome to the CiC forums from ...

[Overtrim]

Hi, I am retired computer software engineer. My time spent now is wood working (most wood turning as art work), photography, fishing and hunting. I currently live in North Alabama.

I got started with photography to take action shots of my son playing baseball (currently on scholarship at NWS) and product pictures of my art work. A year ago I purchased a Canon xSi (450d) camera and the two kit lenses. This past year I increase my interest in photography and made approx. 5,000 images. I just updated to a Canon 7D and purchased a 100-400mm IS L and a 24-105mm IS 1.4L lense. I am a newbie.

I will be touring Israel in a couple of weeks (provided things do not get worse).

[Jack aMMo]

Hi All

I'm Gio from West Essex, England. I'm fairly new to this beautiful hobby and am hoping to learn from you guys and eventually contribute something as well. I found this site through The Open University.

cheers

[Canadian Girl]

Hi, my name is Cindie and my friend Raylee introduced me to CIC. I have always love taking pictures since I can remember. In February of this year I purchased my first DSLR. A Nikon 3000. I am taking an Introductory to Photography course at my local College in Niagara Falls. I have taken a few shots I am very happy with but I have a lot to learn. Looking forward to seeing some wonderful shots and learning everyday.
Canadian Girl

[carregwen]

Hi All

I'm Gio from West Essex, England. I'm fairly new to this beautiful hobby and am hoping to learn from you guys and eventually contribute something as well. I found this site through The Open University.

cheers

Hi Gio

Interesting you found us through the OU, was that on their website? You are most welcome here.

It would be helpful if you could put your first name in your profile so that it appears on your posts. See the FAQ if you are not sure how to do this.

Just start a new thread to ask a new question/start a discussion, or reply to existing threads to join a discussion. Or, you could try posting some of your own images to get feedback. We are gentle on new people!

You might want to read this for posting images on this site. https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/forums/thread5745.htm[/QUOTE]

Please read the FAQ (on menu above) - but here's the link...https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/fo...b3_board_usage

Have fun!