New from Maryland
May 31, 2018 12:13:56 #
Although I hve been reading the forum digest for several weeks now, and enjoying, and learning, from the conversations, I have held off posting until I get a sense of the group.
I am less of a techie than some posters. Since I am not a rules follower, I do not worry about how I -should- do photography. I am more interested in results than process. While I like to play around with manual settings, I frequently use auto, because it means I will get something usable. My main interest is wildlife photography. I count on luck for many of my most interesting pictures (and get lots of shots of empty branches and blank sky. Just after the bird flew away). That means I take LOTS of shots (sometimes several hundred in an hour or two) in the hope that one will be good. Since birds do not respond well to a request to hold that pose. I have to be able to react quickly. I also find it interesting that some of the pictures that are the most popular were bad pictures I was able to edit into something interesting. Needless to say, I spend more time working on my computer than shooting with my camera. A good picture may not need anything more than what Windows 10 photos can do (crop, enhance, lighten/darken etc.), but GIMP is fun to play around with for pictures that would be rejects. I have been learning GIMP since it came out many years ago (about when my version of photo shop did not work on a new operating system) by the click-on-this-and-see-what-happens method.
The challenges I face are mainly related to my age and physical condition (bad knees, hips, back). I use a Nikon D5600 because I depend heavily on the articulated screen to get low, high, or sideways shots. I use my pockets to carry one or two extra lenses, but I have an AF-S Nikor 200-500mm lens that needs a tripod for good results, and I find it hard to carry a tripod and large lens very far. So, I am fortunate that I live in a retirement community where there are lots of interesting targets to shoot close to home. I have lots of wildlife in my backyard (attracted by 12 bird feeders that also are visited squirrels, foxes, and deer) as well as a pond across the road with waterfowl. Most commonly I do fairly standard nature pictures, but occasionally have some that are what my daughter describes as Zen-like. Plus, I like to do macro photography with emphasis on textures and shapes.
I feel the framing is an important part of presenting a photograph to the public and enjoy finding inexpensive frames in thrift stores. Although I exhibit, I do not sell photos, except as note cards. I either give photos away or hang them at home or at my weekend house. I am attaching a few samples photos.
I look forward to continuing to learn from the forum.
N.G. Rea
I am less of a techie than some posters. Since I am not a rules follower, I do not worry about how I -should- do photography. I am more interested in results than process. While I like to play around with manual settings, I frequently use auto, because it means I will get something usable. My main interest is wildlife photography. I count on luck for many of my most interesting pictures (and get lots of shots of empty branches and blank sky. Just after the bird flew away). That means I take LOTS of shots (sometimes several hundred in an hour or two) in the hope that one will be good. Since birds do not respond well to a request to hold that pose. I have to be able to react quickly. I also find it interesting that some of the pictures that are the most popular were bad pictures I was able to edit into something interesting. Needless to say, I spend more time working on my computer than shooting with my camera. A good picture may not need anything more than what Windows 10 photos can do (crop, enhance, lighten/darken etc.), but GIMP is fun to play around with for pictures that would be rejects. I have been learning GIMP since it came out many years ago (about when my version of photo shop did not work on a new operating system) by the click-on-this-and-see-what-happens method.
The challenges I face are mainly related to my age and physical condition (bad knees, hips, back). I use a Nikon D5600 because I depend heavily on the articulated screen to get low, high, or sideways shots. I use my pockets to carry one or two extra lenses, but I have an AF-S Nikor 200-500mm lens that needs a tripod for good results, and I find it hard to carry a tripod and large lens very far. So, I am fortunate that I live in a retirement community where there are lots of interesting targets to shoot close to home. I have lots of wildlife in my backyard (attracted by 12 bird feeders that also are visited squirrels, foxes, and deer) as well as a pond across the road with waterfowl. Most commonly I do fairly standard nature pictures, but occasionally have some that are what my daughter describes as Zen-like. Plus, I like to do macro photography with emphasis on textures and shapes.
I feel the framing is an important part of presenting a photograph to the public and enjoy finding inexpensive frames in thrift stores. Although I exhibit, I do not sell photos, except as note cards. I either give photos away or hang them at home or at my weekend house. I am attaching a few samples photos.
I look forward to continuing to learn from the forum.
N.G. Rea
May 31, 2018 12:36:53 #
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May 31, 2018 12:56:12 #
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Pat
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May 31, 2018 16:30:42 #
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May 31, 2018 22:05:45 #
Welcome! Looking forward to your posts and pictures. Happy shooting!
Jun 1, 2018 06:20:11 #
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Jun 1, 2018 08:38:35 #
ngrea wrote:
Although I hve been reading the forum digest for s... (show quote)
Welcome to UHH, fellow Marylander. Looks like you're off to a good start. What part of MD? I'm in Bel Air.
Jun 1, 2018 08:42:21 #
ngrea wrote:
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Welcome. Allan from Pikesville Md
Jun 1, 2018 09:16:14 #
Jun 1, 2018 09:29:14 #
ngrea wrote:
I live in Sandy Spring ( Montgomery County)
Great! FYI - when responding to someone, click on "quote reply" under their post and then we'll know to whom you are responding.
Thanks.
Jun 1, 2018 09:42:30 #
Some nice shots. Particularly like the path through the trees. Welcome and keep posting..............
Jun 1, 2018 10:51:52 #
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