RixPix Loc: Miami, Florida

I have been taking pictures since I received my first instamatic camera when I was 10 years old in 1968. I got my first SLR a Mamiya Sekor when I was 14 and my first autofocus SLR in 1987 (Canon 650). Over the years I have taken and given classes in photography and managed a camera store. I moved to digital in 1999 and digital SLRs with the Canon Digital Rebel. I have always believed my first photography instructor's credo that the photographer's eye is more important than the camera equipment. (He was 75 years old and I was 15.) Today, I shoot when I can which is not often enough.

LittleRedFish Loc: Naw'lens (New Orleans)

Hello,from New Orleans, and welcome to the HOg.

BrandyVSOP Loc: Oregon USA

Hello RixPix and welcome to Hedgehog, from the Pacific NW.
I just watched "Wild Photo Adventures,the Florida Everglades"
tonight. Had no idea there would be so much to shoot there.
Nice having you here!

As to your story...
"I have always believed my first photography instructor's credo that the photographer's eye is more important than the camera equipment."
I just heard a saying the other day I liked...
"It ain't the arrow, it's the Injin," - Lee Travino

RixPix Loc: Miami, Florida

I think I would much rather live in your area!

BrandyVSOP Loc: Oregon USA

I would too!

les_stockton Loc: Eastern Oklahoma

I like seeing so many photo enthusiasts that started with film. At least now that I'm in digital, I have other photographers that have had to make the same adjustments that I've had to.