Introduce Yourself

[WVCoalMiner]

My name is Tony Thomas from Charleston, WV I am a Underground Coal Miner and I found my way here from Ruthie Mae. We were out shooting today and she mentioned this place and said I should join so here I am.....
After NOT reading the rules first I proceeded to post a ton of pictures in the WRONG place so I will probably be reprimanded for it when a mod sees it.
But I have read the rules now and I think I am on my way.
I started shooting after my wife mentioned I had a "Good eye" while out helping her with her shooting and so here I am.
She has a Canon XS DSLR a Kit lens and a 50mm and a 85mm so being a man I ordered a XSi (Mine has to be better right?) and then Ruthie Mae took me under her wing and taught me a TON of information and thanks to her and my wife I am on the FAST track to getting good at this. (Thanks Ruthie and Kelly) )
Ruthie and Kelly do the portraiture and I am doing the nature/time lapse/panoramic photos.
And without Ruthie's kids I wouldn't have half of my pictures LOL
So far all of my pics have gotten some good response but I am still MILES from where I think I need to be.
So I look forward to you guys giving me TONS of help as I take on this LONG journey.

My Flickr page is Flickr: TonyT1970's Photostream
so drop by and look at all of my pics and I hope you get as much enjoyment out of them as I did while shooting them.

See you all around the forums
Tony

[picsbyb]

Hi
Have just discovered this forum site. I am from New Zealand and discovered a love for photography about a year ago. Have been taking lots of pics for Horse events and Hunts that my daughter has been involved in as well as dabbling in some other areas. Am using a Nikon D40 SLR digital camera with a variety of lenses. My photos are on flickr and have recently started a website - Pics by B - Home.

Have a challenge coming up over the weekend of taking a picture of the 100 to 150 members of the Hunting Association on their horses for the Centennial picture book 2010.
Any tips on taking a "crowd" outside with moving horses and people would be appreciated! Getting myself elevated may be a challenge, unless I can get up onto of a horse truck! Rain may also be a challenge as umbrellas may be out of the question due to the horses!

[darker1985]

Hi all,

I have been studying Photography for around a year now. I love it!!!

I would also like to interact with the members on here to share advice and tips and hopefully find some fellow Northamptonshire, UK or near Photographers.

I love the website, I am looking forward to being a member.

Regards

Nathan

[brummiebird]

Hi,

I have been a member on here for a while (months), just reading tutorials and admiring the photo's on here.
I love photography and every aspect in it but I am a complete beginner (still on auto settings but getting braver lol), I am always looking for things to photograph but never feel they are good enough, maybe I will get the courage up and post some on here and see what you all think.
Macro shots are my favourite and I am forever taking photos of people when they are pre-occupied (much to the annoyance of my family!)

regards

Louise

[lezleelliott]

Hi, my name is Lezlee Elliott, I live in Atlanta, GA. I'm the Art Director for ThemeNaps LLC, and have been in art since I was about 3 years old. I majored in Visual Communication and Design, with a Concentration in Illustration, at Winthrop Unversity from 01'-05'. While there, I took photography as part of the curriculum and I was hooked! I got to use my dad's old Minolta manual camera and currently I have a Cannon A620 Powershot (point and shoot)...but I'm looking around for a good deal on a Nikon D40.

I stumbled on this website while I was bored one day and I've been addicted ever since. I'm so excited about the assignments, I love to see the entries. And when I finally get my DSLR I'll definitely be posting! Till then I enjoy chiming in on other posts... And for anyone who has questions about Photoshop, I consider myself a "Master" ahahahahahha I'm joking...but I've been working in it for a very long time...so I know some stuff!

[weltmerphotog]

Hi my name is Shayne and I am from MN. I have been playing arounf with photography for the last 10 or so years. I love taking pictures at concerts, of my kids, people in general.

[Carolyn.]

Hi everyone my name is Carolyn and I'm from Beijing, China.

I went to boarding school in the Boston area for three years of high school, and am starting college in Maryland in the fall.

I currently shoot with a Canon EOS 50D, a Canon IXUS 800 IS and a Canon AE-1 Program. (Why yes, I do like my Canons)
I got my DSLR this past Christmas, but I've been into photography for a couple of years. I took a B&W photography course at my high school and loved it, which was why I also bought a film camera.

I've actually been subscribing to the newsletters for about half a year now, but I never joined... well, here I am now!

Hope to get much feedback from everyone - I would greatly love to improve my photography skills.

[jinxor]

Hi there,

I am Jit from sydney and I recently got into photography.
I bought my first dslr Canon 450d with Tamron lens and a canon flash. I also tend to shoot with my canon ixus 850is
To be honest, the tutorials on this forum is what attracted me... There is so much talent out there... hats off to all the photographers...

I am a Comp Sci graduate who is working full time and tries to do some photography in my spare time... Photography is such a great hobby. I love it.

[Bugette]

Hi,
Just joined this group tonight. I found it while looking for articles on shooting "fireworks". I'm a Nikon gal, I shoot with a Nikon D200. Always wanting to learn more about photography. Looking forward to submitting in some of the contests . Oh, I live in the desert southwest, USA.

Happy shooting.


Linda

[bwleephotography]

Hi Everyone,

I started getting into photography about 6 months and finally found a hobby to be passionate about. I hope to learn a lot from everyone and getting to know some local photographers.

Current mood: Shutter Trigger Happy.