Hello,

I'm Sue from Tehachapi, CA and I would like to introduce myself. I just joined this site yesterday and I would love to learn more about photography. I currently have a little Sony DSC-W350 Cyber-shot which is nice for snapshots, but I would like to upgrade to a better camera which gives me the option of changing lenses. I have always had an interest and have taken many pictures over the years, most of which are on my computer.
I am posting a few I have taken and welcome any suggestions. The one of the old barn I entered in a photo-contest here in town and I took 2nd place. I have used Photoshop in the past to “tweek” the colors or crop but for the most part the pictures are straight out of my camera.
My goal is to learn about composition and what makes a good photo great. Not to rely on Photoshop or other programs for more than a minor touch up. I like taking pictures of nature, landscapes, and my pets. I’m not into it for money just for fun and I look forward to learning a lot from many different sources.

Hello,

I'm Sue from Tehachapi, CA and I would like to introduce myself. I just joined this site yesterday and I would love to learn more about photography. I currently have a little Sony DSC-W350 Cyber-shot which is nice for snapshots, but I would like to upgrade to a better camera which gives me the option of changing lenses. I have always had an interest and have taken many pictures over the years, most of which are on my computer.
I am posting a few I have taken and welcome any suggestions. The one of the old barn I entered in a photo-contest here in town and I took 2nd place. I have used Photoshop in the past to “tweek” the colors or crop but for the most part the pictures are straight out of my camera.
My goal is to learn about composition and what makes a good photo great. Not to rely on Photoshop or other programs for more than a minor touch up. I like taking pictures of nature, landscapes, and my pets. I’m not into it for money just for fun and I look forward to learning a lot from many different sources.

I've added numerous photos not knowing it was "verboten". I'll not be adding any in the future. Apologies if I've stepped on toes! I truly enjoy UHH however, I do not enjoy reading some of the critiques to some of the new UHH members. While I personally may feel a photo is not worth my time critiquing, I have to remind myself that the person who took the photograph must have felt some passion for it and therefore deserves my respect. It is not up to me to deflate their bubble. For my own photos, I welcome constructive criticism knowing in my own mind that I have been doing this for quite some time and an old dog can learn new tricks. A number of the photos I have submitted are in galleries or hanging in someone's home. One photo that I was told is too centered is one of my most successful images having been purchased by a hotel chain for distribution in their various facilities. I have to say "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and again, I welcome constructive criticism.