All of us here at UHH want to improve our photo skills; some take it more seriously then others so accept the comments with a grain of salt.

The one piece of advice I hope you will receive and remember is to HAVE FUN. That is what keeps me clicking.
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I am new to the Forum but not to photography. I first got
interested in 1942, while in the Army Air Force The local USO had a darkroom where it all began. There is almost no form of camera work I haven't done. I did well enough to raise five fine children (none of whom became photographers) Following 7 years working at the Boeing Renton Plant where I learned how to make films,hands on I switched to motion pictures. My most enduring work and the most fun in my life was Director of Photography for
THRESHOLD -THE BLUE ANGELS EXPERIENCE. Released in
1973 it became a classic. 40 years later you can click on net and download it. Of course it'd dated but there is a lot to learn about shooting. I still dabble in stills, digital.

Hi everyone! Sorry it took so long and thanks to everyone for all the great advice. Here is the final product... 48x36"

Shutterbug Magazine has a section each month entitled "Talking Pictures" and features a full page photo of a picture that needs no description. I mailed in an 8X10 photo ( they won't accept digital,email or photoshopped photos ) of a "splash" shot of a golf ball. The photo is called "Tough Lie" or as the magazine titled it, "Water Hazard". It's in the March edition ( Barnes and Noble already has it ) and is by William Carson, my real name - ( Abby is my UHH name and was the name of our Boxer dog )

Thanks for looking.