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Old 07-20-2009, 10:55 AM
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Hi everyone,

Well, I must say that photography has now become a hobby of mine, and I am glad that it has. I have studied a photography course at school it was quite interesting, I guess that was my first step into the world or art of photography. Overall, photography is amazing and I just enjoy my photographs.

What advice does anyone have for me as beginner?
I wish to share my humble photography with you, they maybe not as good as, but again I am just new (LOL) so please excuse me!
I took these out of random! Please feel free to give me your opinion; I will not get offended.


Photographs of the sunset:






These two are a little different to each other!








More is still to come.......stay tuned..
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Old 07-20-2009, 12:04 PM
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Welcome to the board, Rocky. Your photographs indicate you are on the right track, nice composition.
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Old 07-20-2009, 12:07 PM
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Welcome! How I wish I also had photography class back then. This is truly an amazing hobby! It makes us see the world differently! Love your composition on your photos!
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Old 07-21-2009, 09:59 AM
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Thank you very much for your warm welcome.


Some beautiful lonely duck I found at a park.







New moon,it was beautiful looking..

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Old 07-21-2009, 10:10 AM
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welcome to the dps community. it's a great learning place. your shots have good compositional elements. if you want critique on your shots post at the critique section. you will learn a lot. i'm still in the process too
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Old 07-23-2009, 08:30 AM
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Thank-you for that,but just before I move to a different section, I'll share with you these last photographs.





I took this photo while in the car.....:rolleyes:







I am hoping to read more of your appreciated comments soon.
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Old 07-23-2009, 09:03 AM
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welcome its good to have another artist aboard ,its a real good site to learn from,i like your pics good work have fun!
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Old 07-23-2009, 09:36 AM
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Welcome Rocky. Very nice shots...you'll learn a lot here and people are really nice about it.
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Welcome to DPS. My personal favorite would be the last photo...very nice coloring.
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Old 07-27-2009, 11:14 PM
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Thanx guys,but I still need to buy a 'new' camera
LOL
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