Hello from Sarasota, FL
Feb 6, 2017 10:37:57 #
Hello everyone!
I have enjoyed being a lurker in this forum for a couple of months and I figure it is only fair that I take a few moments to stop and say hello and introduce myself. I am originally from Pennsylvania (Delaware Valley), living there all my life until my husband and I retired, 2 years ago, to the Sunshine State. I have had the opportunity to travel to many places in the world on business and vacations. I do miss some of the photo opportunities, but I don't miss the travel aspect of my life at all. We absolutely love it here in FL on permanent vacation! I have been taking pictures for fun for over 30 years and have always been a Nikon-girl. I started with an N2020 --> D5700 --> D70 --> D200 --> D7000, building a collection of lenses along the way. Now, I'm dreaming of a D500. I suppose GAS has grabbed me big time. Wildlife (mostly birds) and flowers are now my favorite topics. My husband shoots Canon and it is always interesting to compare and see how differently he sees the same subjects through his eyes and lenses.
I look forward to see ing your photos, sharing and learning from you folks.
With kind regards,
Margie
I have enjoyed being a lurker in this forum for a couple of months and I figure it is only fair that I take a few moments to stop and say hello and introduce myself. I am originally from Pennsylvania (Delaware Valley), living there all my life until my husband and I retired, 2 years ago, to the Sunshine State. I have had the opportunity to travel to many places in the world on business and vacations. I do miss some of the photo opportunities, but I don't miss the travel aspect of my life at all. We absolutely love it here in FL on permanent vacation! I have been taking pictures for fun for over 30 years and have always been a Nikon-girl. I started with an N2020 --> D5700 --> D70 --> D200 --> D7000, building a collection of lenses along the way. Now, I'm dreaming of a D500. I suppose GAS has grabbed me big time. Wildlife (mostly birds) and flowers are now my favorite topics. My husband shoots Canon and it is always interesting to compare and see how differently he sees the same subjects through his eyes and lenses.
I look forward to see ing your photos, sharing and learning from you folks.
With kind regards,
Margie
Feb 6, 2017 10:47:01 #
mbdaines wrote:
Hello everyone! br I have enjoyed being a lurker ... (show quote)
Welcome to UHH from another Pa. to Fl. transplant. Nokomis Beach is one of my favorite places.
Feb 6, 2017 10:52:59 #
Feb 6, 2017 11:18:04 #
Hello and welcome to the group. Even though you and hubby are Canikon people I'll hold no grudge! LoL
This might be familiar. It's from Sarasota last fall.
http://www.facebook.com/142634195803011/photos/a.1071482382918183.1073741896.142634195803011/1211199825613104/?type=3&theater
This might be familiar. It's from Sarasota last fall.
http://www.facebook.com/142634195803011/photos/a.1071482382918183.1073741896.142634195803011/1211199825613104/?type=3&theater
Feb 6, 2017 11:19:26 #
Welcome to the UHH Margie. I live in Manitoba Canada just one hour north of North Dakota and visited Sarasota for one month in the spring of 2013. Took some great pictures and wonderful landscapes including sunsets. I'm sure you will enjoy both the UHH club and Florida....Sarasota. Enjoy your retirements....we loved to visit the "red barn" and the great FRESH vegetables.
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Feb 6, 2017 16:55:56 #
Welcome! Looking forward to your posts and pictures. Happy shooting!
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Feb 7, 2017 07:24:47 #
There are lots of photo ops in our area, some very close like Celery fields and Venice Rookery. Some like Fakahatchee and the rest of the everglades are a bit farther but very worthwhile.
Feb 7, 2017 07:47:13 #
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