I can certainly appreciate that. I never mind sharing what went into my work. Thanks again for your kind words!

Thank you for your kind words! Great knowledge base here and I’m excited to be a part of it.

Thanks! I’m glad to be here.

Appreciate it! Thanks for taking the time to look and welcoming me.

Thanks! I’m glad to be here.

Thank you sir!

I only have you to thank for me being here. The others only have you to blame. 😂

Hi Fstop12!

This image was a few firsts for me. 8 minute exposure of the sky. I tried to burn myself in using flash, but was unsuccessful. Still on site, shot it as a portrait and then combined the two images in PS.

Thank you for your kind words! I’m excited to learn from this group. There’s some serious talent here.

Thanks and will do!

Thanks Longshadow!

Thanks! Happy to be here.

I'm Russell. From Orlando, FL originally, but have been in North Georgia for about 5 years now. My uncle (poppiej) referred me here after him and I were discussing what kind of camera and lenses I was looking for. I came in and got busy in the classified section and am very happy with the people I've interacted with during those transactions.

I'm returning to shooting after some time away. I'm excited, nervous, and happy to be back behind a viewfinder! I wouldn't consider myself a good photographer, but I've had some unique access in the past which has led to some neat shots (in my opinion). I've enjoyed reading critiques others have received and look forward to tapping the knowledge base here to help myself grow in my art.

Here's some shots from before. I'm still testing and learning with the gear I recently acquired, so that will come later. Thanks for having me!

Just having some fun in the woods one night
https://live.staticflickr.com/5123/5205434679_56f03aa122_c.jpg

Made a friend at the beach
https://live.staticflickr.com/3326/3639146095_82afb73ab5_c.jpg

This is an orange juice plant in Leesburg, FL
https://live.staticflickr.com/6200/6107080900_9d55c26586_c.jpg

Coming out of a rain delay at Barber Motorsports Park
https://live.staticflickr.com/4513/37236412331_ae8de6975c_c.jpg

I like this one because it conveys emotion without a face.
https://live.staticflickr.com/5248/5256189785_43cd4eaa93_c.jpg

After shooting a lot of college games, I got used to the pace and expected play area of NCAA teams. The NFL players speed and distance covered was surprising at first. This play really caught me off guard, but I think I got lucky in the end.
https://live.staticflickr.com/5202/5256670431_1ef2c1475b_c.jpg

I shot more football, but baseball is by far, my favorite sport.
https://live.staticflickr.com/5142/5558038392_5c2ca603cd_c.jpg

The Master Legend is Orlandos superhero. You can find him downtown at night, walking girls to their cars, delivering supplies to the homeless, and possibly enjoying some free beers at various establishments.
https://live.staticflickr.com/4111/5090756838_843e9c9e1f_c.jpg

I did shoot weddings for a short time. Here's my favorite shot from one!
https://live.staticflickr.com/3098/5871516257_9e921251e0_c.jpg

Lastly, I'll leave you with a view of the dock at Lake Baldwin, in Orlando, FL.
https://live.staticflickr.com/5184/5563408072_008180a586_c.jpg

Thanks for looking!

Great shots! We live in such a beautiful corner of this world.

Hey young man! To answer your DM, I just bought this 50 and 17-40.

I may have stumbled upon a photo job with a friends company shooting sports and portraits for him. It’s a baseball training facility. I need to iron out the details with him, but if it is what I think, I may reach out to you regarding some of your zoom lenses.

Thanks for everything.