Season's Greetings from San Francisco Bay Area
Dec 23, 2013 21:13:03 #
I've been lurking for most of this year and have just begun to post a little, but thought it was time I introduced myself.
My father was always very interested in photography, both still and film. My first cameras were his ancient hand-me-downs - a c. 1930's folding camera and a 1950's Zeis Ikon - and, somewhere in-between, a Christmas gift of a Brownie Hawkeye. In college, I bought a secondhand, 35mm Minolta with a 50mm lens which I used until it fell apart. Then, in the late 1970's, my husband-to-be brought me back from a business trip to Japan a Nikon EL2 with motor drive, a 200-300, a 35-85, and a macro. I loved that camera! He also bought himself the same camera, with different lenses, including a 70-210, so we were pretty much covered. That's when I took some courses at the New School in NYC and got into bw developing/printing. He already had darkroom equipment and I happily gave up my kitchen to pull all-nighters.
After years of sitting at a computer, I developed carpal tunnel and, eventually, could no longer hold the weight on the Nikon, so I went for a Sony point-and-shoot (unsatisfying) and, later, iPhone photography (enjoying).
Last February, I bought my first DSLR, a Canon T4i with two kit lenses and added the 60mm macro (a weight and budget decision, though I long for the 100mm) and discovered Ugly Hedgehog. I find that the DSLR is SO DIFFERENT from the SLR that I am having a blast learning/relearning.
My main interests have always been landscape/waterscape (incl. panos), macro, and historical sites (esp. old cemeteries). With all my supposed experience, I still shoot from emotion and have very little in the technical knowledge end. I'm learning so much from others here, but would really also like to participate.
Happy holidays, everyone!
My father was always very interested in photography, both still and film. My first cameras were his ancient hand-me-downs - a c. 1930's folding camera and a 1950's Zeis Ikon - and, somewhere in-between, a Christmas gift of a Brownie Hawkeye. In college, I bought a secondhand, 35mm Minolta with a 50mm lens which I used until it fell apart. Then, in the late 1970's, my husband-to-be brought me back from a business trip to Japan a Nikon EL2 with motor drive, a 200-300, a 35-85, and a macro. I loved that camera! He also bought himself the same camera, with different lenses, including a 70-210, so we were pretty much covered. That's when I took some courses at the New School in NYC and got into bw developing/printing. He already had darkroom equipment and I happily gave up my kitchen to pull all-nighters.
After years of sitting at a computer, I developed carpal tunnel and, eventually, could no longer hold the weight on the Nikon, so I went for a Sony point-and-shoot (unsatisfying) and, later, iPhone photography (enjoying).
Last February, I bought my first DSLR, a Canon T4i with two kit lenses and added the 60mm macro (a weight and budget decision, though I long for the 100mm) and discovered Ugly Hedgehog. I find that the DSLR is SO DIFFERENT from the SLR that I am having a blast learning/relearning.
My main interests have always been landscape/waterscape (incl. panos), macro, and historical sites (esp. old cemeteries). With all my supposed experience, I still shoot from emotion and have very little in the technical knowledge end. I'm learning so much from others here, but would really also like to participate.
Happy holidays, everyone!
Dec 23, 2013 21:22:18 #
Welcome to UHH! I like your comment about shooting from emotion. It's a joyous hobby and often I get caught up in the moment and forget little things like checking for appropriate setttings :)
I lived in the Bay Area for most of the 1970's (U. S. Navy). Enjoyed it tremendously. Looking forward to your images!
I lived in the Bay Area for most of the 1970's (U. S. Navy). Enjoyed it tremendously. Looking forward to your images!
Dec 23, 2013 21:42:44 #
welcome !! i see we're neighbors,,,kinda sorta.... glad to have you aboard !!! looking forward to seeing some of your photos.
Selkii wrote:
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Dec 23, 2013 23:11:55 #
Thank you for the welcome. Another reason I've decided to jump in is having found members here friendly and supportive.
Dec 23, 2013 23:14:09 #
you have dogs in you avatar, too,, very cool.
Selkii wrote:
Thank you for the welcome. Another reason I've decided to jump in is having found members here friendly and supportive.
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Selkii wrote:
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Hi there Selkii, welcome to the hog. Yes, its like night and day, film to digital. But you will learn quickly being here. As for your carpal tunnel, I too suffered from it in both wrists. I went for the operations, one at a time, and now I'm 99% ..If you are still bothered by it, by all means talk to your dr. about getting the operation. I would absolutely do it all over again if it ever came back.
Rich
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Selkii wrote:
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Hi Selkii,
I too am new to the Hog and I've found it an amazing place to be a part of, whether I'm participating in a post, hanging back and reading or submitting a photo. I actually submitted my first last week and got that scare out of the way. I have to say the members who commented on it, even those who didn't care for it were extremely kind, polite and full of positive suggestions on improving it. I've found that the members who have been here the longest are the most willing to offer advice or answer questions you may have. Remember here there are no dumb questions, the most basic question will be answered by anyone.
I have to admit it's a lot of fun here. Sometimes the posts get silly or off topic, but they always handle business first. I have laughed at time in front of my iPad with tears coming from my eyes trying to read the screen. I hope you find that here as well.
Please feel free to connect with PM (private message) if you ever want to chat or have a silly question. I might not be able to answer, but I'll try and convince you to post it.
Have a wonderful Christmas...it just started snowing here, opposite coast from you, Kingston, NY. It looks as if we might have a white Xmas after all. :)
Have fun and good luck on the Hog.
Laura
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