New here, to photography: not so much
Dec 7, 2013 08:25:52 #
I have read a number of the messages in these forums for a few weeks now, and figures it's about time I joined all of you!
I am fortunate to live in an area with lots of photo-ops, both in nature and events.
I have been "into" photography what seems like "all my life" and the wonder of seeing in print what I saw with my eyes, has never left.
In the summertime my husband and I like to travel (by car), and my camera goes with me wherever we go. Grandkids are of course a favourite subject, but so are cities, mountains, prairies.
I do my own post-processing (PSE 12), but have my photos printed, either as individual prints, or (since recently) in a photo/storybook.
I am fortunate to live in an area with lots of photo-ops, both in nature and events.
I have been "into" photography what seems like "all my life" and the wonder of seeing in print what I saw with my eyes, has never left.
In the summertime my husband and I like to travel (by car), and my camera goes with me wherever we go. Grandkids are of course a favourite subject, but so are cities, mountains, prairies.
I do my own post-processing (PSE 12), but have my photos printed, either as individual prints, or (since recently) in a photo/storybook.
Dec 7, 2013 08:30:51 #
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Dec 7, 2013 09:00:18 #
How do you like Photo Elements 12? Just got my copy. Have had two earlier versions---the most recent PE 7. Unless I needed some kind of more sophisticated corrections, I have found myself using Picasa. I guess it is "the path of least resistance". Going to try and make myself learn and use PE 12
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Dec 7, 2013 13:19:39 #
Dec 7, 2013 15:56:42 #
Thank you for your welcomes!!!
MT Shooter, yes I am on the Canuck side of the border. And it's cold here... I guess there's some reason Americans think we wear toques and parkas and mukluks year-round ;-) Then again, from the news services, I gather that parts of the States don't fare much better at the moment.
PaulB, I love PSE 12, but the same could be said for 7, 9 and 11. Upgraded this time because I also use Premiere Elements (was on version 9), and the bundle was a good deal. I also purchased a plug-in for PSE 12, called Elements+
It unlocks some Photoshop features in PSE that are not otherwise accessible. I kind of know how to use Quick Mask, but there also is Smart Object and Curves and Channels and a whole lot more. So, when have an evening with nothing else to do (ha-ha!), I will be trying to learn all that new stuff.
I used Photoshop for the trial period a number of years ago, at the same time as Photoshop Elements, all the time comparing. Settled on PSE and have never looked back.
MT Shooter, yes I am on the Canuck side of the border. And it's cold here... I guess there's some reason Americans think we wear toques and parkas and mukluks year-round ;-) Then again, from the news services, I gather that parts of the States don't fare much better at the moment.
PaulB, I love PSE 12, but the same could be said for 7, 9 and 11. Upgraded this time because I also use Premiere Elements (was on version 9), and the bundle was a good deal. I also purchased a plug-in for PSE 12, called Elements+
It unlocks some Photoshop features in PSE that are not otherwise accessible. I kind of know how to use Quick Mask, but there also is Smart Object and Curves and Channels and a whole lot more. So, when have an evening with nothing else to do (ha-ha!), I will be trying to learn all that new stuff.
I used Photoshop for the trial period a number of years ago, at the same time as Photoshop Elements, all the time comparing. Settled on PSE and have never looked back.
Dec 7, 2013 20:40:56 #
Welcome from the 47th parallel :) Hope you have fun on this engaging, informative forum.
Dec 8, 2013 07:19:02 #
Hi Morning Star! Welcome to the fun. I hope you have as much fun and learning as I do here. Some awesome folks hang out here!!
And for 62 years, I don't know which parallel I am on.:):) But I always find my way home. So I guess that is ok.:):)
Have fun and a smile with you at all times!!
Erv
And for 62 years, I don't know which parallel I am on.:):) But I always find my way home. So I guess that is ok.:):)
Have fun and a smile with you at all times!!
Erv
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Dec 8, 2013 12:10:14 #
Morning Star wrote:
I have read a number of the messages in these foru... (show quote)
Hi Star, welcome to the hog. You have come to the right place. Looking forward to seeing some of your images. Post soon.
Rich
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