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[Pralay Banik]

Hiii,, My Name is Pralay Banik age 18, from Siliguri, WestBengal, India. I am a student of 2nd year Bcom from St.Xaviers colledge,,
I really love photography.it has become a harmless toxicated thing for me nowadays without which i can't end my day. I have done some Workshop in Bangalore school of Art and Photography.. and Looking forward to Sue my carrer in photography and make a well named in it.

[ChristopherCoy]

Greetings,

First let me start by saying that I am a complete forum junkie! I think I have a forum for each of my many hobbies, from glass art to chicken raising. I checked out a few different forums before settling on this one. It appeared to be the most 'beginner friendly,' and I thought it appeard to be very well organized.

In any event, my name is Chris (or Christopher) and I've recently been bit by the photo bug again. I had taken courses in high school, and apprenticed under a professional for a short while after graduation. Sadly, I've forgotten most everything I learned back then, so I'm here to start with the basics, again!

Just this week, I was able to purchase my entry level DSLR, which just happened to be an Oly E520 kit with the 14-42mm lens. I hope to buy a better lens later on, but I plan on using this one as much as I can. I really wanted the E620 for the in camera art filters, but I had to stick within my budget. I compared the E520 to comparable models of Nikon and Canon, but chose the E520 as I thought it had more features and I just liked the feel of it better.

In any event, I hope to learn as much as I can while here, and I've got to get in on one of those assignments quick! For now though, I'm off to the bookstore to find a copy of "Digital Photography For Dummies!"

[conor5150]

Hello , my name is Conor. I'm from Tipperary, Ireland and have lived in NY for fourteen years. My wife recently bought me a Nikon D60 as a gift to celebrate our second wedding anniversary. My wife had known for a while that I craved one and I was thrilled to get it. The D60 is my first DSLR and of course I was hungry to learn how to use it and get the best from it and me.

I've spent the last several weeks trying to find a good source to learn from. I bought David Busch's Guide to the D60 and am learning a lot , looked at several boards and when I happened upon this one I knew I could stop looking. Really over the last few days I have spent hours on here reading the " tips & tutorials" for beginners section and am really enjoying it, very helpful but not talking down to me, love that.

I look forward to hopefully contributing and learning here.

Conor

Nikon D60 - Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens

[pratopathak]

Hi All

I am Pratik from Melbourne, Australia.

Sometimes in the beautiful journey of life, one gets fascinated by the things and images which one sees around and wishes that these images always come by over and over again. Photography helps me capture these wonderful images which I can always go back to and feel nostalgic about. There is so much beauty and serenity to capture in this world. I took up photography due to this very reason and one day whilst googling something, I came across this wonderful forum and I have been hooked to it ever since.

I recently purchased a Nikon D60, later got a tripod, and a remote (i love the remote ). Slowly I want to build my collection of lenses.

A little about me: I have completed my Masters from Monash University, currently am working, doing my CPA and take lots of pictures when Im not working or studying

All the best everyone and happy picture taking!

Ciao
Prtk.

[Keiko]

I must say how refreshing it is to see such an international community in this forum! I never expected that, but it is a pleasant surprise.

My husband bought me a sony point-and shoot for christmas/yule this past winter & I have quickly outgrown it. So as a reward for finishing our taxes on time (and saving us $7,000 in the process) he bought me a new Nikon CoolPix P90.

Haven't had much time to learn it, because shortly thereafter I took sick with the swine flu. Feeling better now - a mere 3 weeks later - and ready to get back into it.

No photography classes close by, so I am thrilled to find this forum. Looking forward to seeing all of your photos and finding my niche.

~Keiko

(just a username for this site, not my real life name, although I am studying Buddhism and trying to make time to learn Japanese, so I thought it would be a nice fit)

oh yes... the personal details: I have 30 years of life experience, I live in Central Florida, I am married (and looking to add on), I have given birth to one gorgeously intelligent child, and spend my days keeping up with household chores and her favorite unschooling subjects (animals, art, nature, athletics, and Thomas the Train)

[FrdPrefct]

Hello,
I'm a Senior Unix Administrator with interests in photography which is quickly turning into a hobby. I'm looking for techniques and learning how to use my new camera, a Nikon D90. Help would be appreciated!

I'd like to learn how to use my camera better, get tack sharp images, and generally good pictures that I can be proud of. I'm a quick learning, but sometimes lack that creative eye. I'm learning however, and need to bring my camera with me more often. I've learned to look at random object, and pick a perspective that may be different. My problem, is getting the camera set up so that it takes the shot I imagined in my head...

I'm also looking for photo walks/groups, etc in the MD area. Anyone interested? I'm north of Baltimore.

Thanks!
Frd

[mpenarandaa]

Hi there! My name is Mauricio; from Costa Rica, Central America.

My recent interest in photography started last year when I found myself without a camera to take pictures of my kids in their chorus presentations. They are 7 and 10 years old and part of a chorus as part of their musical training (guitar and piano, respectively). Luckily we borrowed a camera which happened to be a Panasonic Lumix DZ something … a DSLR-like body.

So, recently I found a canon S5is at ebay which I grabbed for $167 … I just could not resist to what I considered to be a bargain and my chance to get a decent camera. Since then, I have been trying to learn about the camera and photography.

I found this website as part of my online search for information and stuck to it. I’ve learned a lot here (and expect to learn more and more …). I want to thank Darren for providing this space, current member for sharing their expertise and their great and inspiring pictures. I hope I can contribute somehow with the fellow members, to be honest, I still cannot figure out how, but time will tell.

Looks like I found a new hobby, and to be honest the main reason I subscribed is the assignments. I kind of need a little push to keep me interested in things and it looks like the assignments will do the trick

Thanks a lot!

[Poodle Jewel]

Hi my name is Julieann,i am returning to photography after a few years out of it and feel like a beginner again with all the new technology and jargon. I bought the Canon Eos 1000D twin lens special 18/55 mm and a 75 to 300mm This site was reccomended to be by another of your members and now i have brain pain from reading ssoooooo much info LOL. Want to master the digital world and here seems the place to do it.

[smithmama]

Hello Darren,
Thank you for this awesome site for beginners and avid artist in photography. I am a mother of six and am interested in taking breath taking photos. I hope to learn all you and the readers/posters have to offer. I currently own a Canon Rebel XTI. I am looking forward to the assignments and challenges you offer. My hat is off to all. Happy shooting.

smithmama from Kentucky

[Dakota]

Hi, I'm from Aberdeen in Scotland. Photography has been my hobby only for around 6 months. I was made redundant from my job, used the redundancy money to go trekking around South East Asia and had borrowed a camera from a friend for the trip.

Nobody was more surprised than myself at how much I enjoyed photography and when I got home I bought a Nikon D40, a wide angle and zoom lens. I never go anywhere without it )

Anyway, I haven't been able to find another job in my field of work, so this got me to thinking about the future and what I wanted to do. The idea of sitting behind a desk for the next 35 years until retirement doesn't leave me feeling all warm and fuzzy with anticipation.

Given that, after a lot of thought, I've decided to go to college as a mature student and study toward gaining a BA in Photography.

I look forward to being involved in the forums and getting to know you.

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