Lizardworks from Western Colorado
Oct 17, 2011 01:04:59 #
Okay, I've been upgraded to "a regular here" and I realized that I've never actually introduced myself-I have no idea where my manners are! So, I guess I'll give you a little of my photography background...
A long, long time ago in a land far, far away....(okay, it was really about 22 years ago and it was the land was Virginia) I bought my first 35mm camera and took my first photography class. The camera was purchased on a whim for around a hundred dollars and it didn't do anything for you except advance the film. It came with a 50mm lens (what a deal!). The class was all black and white photography and covered processing our own negatives and making our own prints. It taught me a lot about how much work goes into making a good photograph after pressing the shutter.
Anyway, fast forward about 20 years, I'm finally getting into digital and loving it! I'm a complete neophyte when it comes to Photoshop, so I'll probably be asking a lot of questions, please be patient with me-I don't know what I don't know :roll: . I'm also really new to forums-this is the first one I've ever participated in. I'm finding it to be a lot of fun and very informative, not to mention very inspiring seeing everyone's great work!
A little about me personally-I live outside the very small town of Cedaredge, Colorado on a small farm with six horses, five chickens, three cats, two dogs, two bunnies and one grumpy husband :shock: . I work as a dental hygienist to pay for this really expensive hobby and dream of the day I win the lottery so I can spend all of my time behind a camera. As for the lizardworks moniker, my nickname has been "Lizard" for as long as I can remember. The iguana in my avatar is Pancho and he actually belongs to a friend.
Anyway, thanks for spending the time to read this overly long introduction. I look forward to picking everyone's brains and seeing your work! Liz
A long, long time ago in a land far, far away....(okay, it was really about 22 years ago and it was the land was Virginia) I bought my first 35mm camera and took my first photography class. The camera was purchased on a whim for around a hundred dollars and it didn't do anything for you except advance the film. It came with a 50mm lens (what a deal!). The class was all black and white photography and covered processing our own negatives and making our own prints. It taught me a lot about how much work goes into making a good photograph after pressing the shutter.
Anyway, fast forward about 20 years, I'm finally getting into digital and loving it! I'm a complete neophyte when it comes to Photoshop, so I'll probably be asking a lot of questions, please be patient with me-I don't know what I don't know :roll: . I'm also really new to forums-this is the first one I've ever participated in. I'm finding it to be a lot of fun and very informative, not to mention very inspiring seeing everyone's great work!
A little about me personally-I live outside the very small town of Cedaredge, Colorado on a small farm with six horses, five chickens, three cats, two dogs, two bunnies and one grumpy husband :shock: . I work as a dental hygienist to pay for this really expensive hobby and dream of the day I win the lottery so I can spend all of my time behind a camera. As for the lizardworks moniker, my nickname has been "Lizard" for as long as I can remember. The iguana in my avatar is Pancho and he actually belongs to a friend.
Anyway, thanks for spending the time to read this overly long introduction. I look forward to picking everyone's brains and seeing your work! Liz
This is what I look like without a giant lizard stuck to my face
Oct 17, 2011 01:25:32 #
Hi Liz, very nice intro. Nice to meet you. I'm sure you will pick up a lot of tips on here. I wanted to take a photography class in college, but my plate was quite full getting my accounting degree. Welcome, and enjoy the time you get behind the camera.
Oct 17, 2011 01:44:06 #
Welcome to the group......returning the smile you gave us in the self portrait. :)
Oct 17, 2011 18:09:00 #
hi, I am newer than/been exposed to cameras befote you though. liked your bio. looking forward to your pics..--joe
Oct 17, 2011 18:45:14 #
I'm newer here but I agree this hobby can get expensive, didn't know what I was getting into when I got my first digital camera. a Kodak 2mp p&s
Oct 17, 2011 19:36:22 #
Hey Liz,
I actually know Cedaredge. I visited some friends there once before they move to Cherry Creek. It's beautiful country. I'm sure you'll take many great pics. Oh yeah, you look much better without the iguana draped around your shoulders. Look forward to seeing some of your work.
I actually know Cedaredge. I visited some friends there once before they move to Cherry Creek. It's beautiful country. I'm sure you'll take many great pics. Oh yeah, you look much better without the iguana draped around your shoulders. Look forward to seeing some of your work.
Oct 19, 2011 00:32:53 #
Thanks for the greetings everybody! I hope I'll get to see everybody's work and we can exchange ideas :)
Oct 19, 2011 00:52:03 #
Hi Liz.... Colorado is a great place for pics... it is always showing off. here's one from Steamboat
Oct 19, 2011 00:56:47 #
Greg-Colo wrote:
Hi Liz.... Colorado is a great place for pics... it is always showing off. here's one from Steamboat
That is beautiful-I love shooting barns and other cool old buildings!
Oct 19, 2011 01:06:16 #
Oct 19, 2011 01:33:38 #
Greg-I love it! Antique buildings and farm implements make great subjects in front of the magnificent Colorado scenery.
Oct 19, 2011 16:23:40 #
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