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Jun 26, 2018 21:16:57   #
ditchdigger Loc: Boulder City NV
 
About me:

After high school enlisted in the navy(1944-1946), Went to college(BS in civil engineering), got married to my college sweetheart, became a pipeline contractor( hence my title), had 4 great kids, an airplane, a boat on lake mead—-a great life! Now I’m 92 years old, my friends are all dead, my wife of 67 years passed away last year and my airplane and boat are long gone—-sometimes you live too long! UHH to the rescue! I stumbled on this site and have become really interested in photography. My previous experience was looking at pretty pictures and occasionally buying one of those cardboard cameras at the drug store
(remember those?) and snapping my own family portraits.
About 6 months ago I became so enthusiastic I bought a point and shoot pocket camera—-a Sony HX90V and my picture taking improved. This gave me GAS as you hogs call it. Now I’ve upgraded to a Sony RX10IV and a book by Alexander White. Thanks, also, to all you experts who are willing to share your knowledge with us newbies—-now I get up in the morning with something to look forward to.

ps: I don’t have a tripod yet. I don’t have a pp program other than Memories Home which came with the camera. I only have my old flip phone—-I’ll have to work on those things. I think I’m doing quite well learning the various modes and menus. From here on everything’s go!

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Jun 26, 2018 21:20:05   #
justhercamera Loc: NW Michigan
 
Welcome to the Hog!! Your story is inspirational, finding an interest... a "reason".. can happen. I look forward to seeing some of your posts.. and you learn, and even more importantly, as you have fun!

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Jun 26, 2018 21:25:54   #
AndyH Loc: Massachusetts and New Hampshire
 
Welcome


Andy

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Jun 26, 2018 21:31:57   #
Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA
 
Welcome to the form!
Enjoyed your story.
If you haven't found them yet, there are other sub forums you can subscribe to if interested.
Here is the link.
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Pat

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Jun 26, 2018 21:34:29   #
ditchdigger Loc: Boulder City NV
 
thank you, justhercamera. I will post some of my shots as soon as I think think they won’t cause anyone to choke on their coffee.

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Jun 26, 2018 21:34:52   #
MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay
 
Welcome

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Jun 26, 2018 21:42:38   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
Welcome to the forum!
Glad photography got your interest.

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Jun 26, 2018 21:50:12   #
ditchdigger Loc: Boulder City NV
 
Thanks, jay pat

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Jun 26, 2018 22:20:09   #
PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago
 
ditchdigger wrote:
About me:

After high school enlisted in the navy(1944-1946), Went to college(BS in civil engineering), got married to my college sweetheart, became a pipeline contractor( hence my title), had 4 great kids, an airplane, a boat on lake mead—-a great life! Now I’m 92 years old, my friends are all dead, my wife of 67 years passed away last year and my airplane and boat are long gone—-sometimes you live too long! UHH to the rescue! I stumbled on this site and have become really interested in photography. My previous experience was looking at pretty pictures and occasionally buying one of those cardboard cameras at the drug store
(remember those?) and snapping my own family portraits.
About 6 months ago I became so enthusiastic I bought a point and shoot pocket camera—-a Sony HX90V and my picture taking improved. This gave me GAS as you hogs call it. Now I’ve upgraded to a Sony RX10IV and a book by Alexander White. Thanks, also, to all you experts who are willing to share your knowledge with us newbies—-now I get up in the morning with something to look forward to.

ps: I don’t have a tripod yet. I don’t have a pp program other than Memories Home which came with the camera. I only have my old flip phone—-I’ll have to work on those things. I think I’m doing quite well learning the various modes and menus. From here on everything’s go!
About me: br br After high school enlis... (show quote)
Welcome aboard. Thanks for sharing your wonderful story. You may be 92 but act like a 65 year old. Consider a monopod if you need extra support for steady shooting.Look forward to seeing some of your images.

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Jun 27, 2018 00:27:48   #
jdub82 Loc: California
 
Welcome to UHH!

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Jun 27, 2018 02:14:17   #
Doddy Loc: Barnard Castle-England
 
Welcome to the forum ditchdigger.

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Jun 27, 2018 04:09:26   #
joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ
 
Welcome to the forum.

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Jun 27, 2018 07:45:17   #
ppkwhat Loc: Gibsonton, FL
 
ditchdigger wrote:
About me:

After high school enlisted in the navy(1944-1946), Went to college(BS in civil engineering), got married to my college sweetheart, became a pipeline contractor( hence my title), had 4 great kids, an airplane, a boat on lake mead—-a great life! Now I’m 92 years old, my friends are all dead, my wife of 67 years passed away last year and my airplane and boat are long gone—-sometimes you live too long! UHH to the rescue! I stumbled on this site and have become really interested in photography. My previous experience was looking at pretty pictures and occasionally buying one of those cardboard cameras at the drug store
(remember those?) and snapping my own family portraits.
About 6 months ago I became so enthusiastic I bought a point and shoot pocket camera—-a Sony HX90V and my picture taking improved. This gave me GAS as you hogs call it. Now I’ve upgraded to a Sony RX10IV and a book by Alexander White. Thanks, also, to all you experts who are willing to share your knowledge with us newbies—-now I get up in the morning with something to look forward to.

ps: I don’t have a tripod yet. I don’t have a pp program other than Memories Home which came with the camera. I only have my old flip phone—-I’ll have to work on those things. I think I’m doing quite well learning the various modes and menus. From here on everything’s go!
About me: br br After high school enlis... (show quote)


Welcome to the forum, ditchdigger. Great and inspiring story, even to a 74 years guy like me.

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Jun 27, 2018 09:05:16   #
CPR Loc: Nature Coast of Florida
 
Welcome! Wow, sounds like a great life so far. You've got me by 17 years and I'd hope to not catch up anytime soon.

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Jun 27, 2018 09:10:42   #
CPR Loc: Nature Coast of Florida
 
OOPPPss - double post
sorry

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