Hello from 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!
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!
Jay Pat
Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA
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.
Welcome to the forum!
Glad photography got your interest.
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!
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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.
Doddy
Loc: Barnard Castle-England
Welcome to the forum ditchdigger.
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!
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Welcome to the forum, ditchdigger. Great and inspiring story, even to a 74 years guy like me.
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.
CPR
Loc: Nature Coast of Florida
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