Hello, First post, Newbie

12 years 7 months ago - 12 years 7 months ago #141815 by JDrake
I've been reading a lot in the forums, very helpful indeed. I decided to join up and introduce myself.
When I was younger(many moons ago) I did a lot of black and white photography. When I was in high school, back in 73, I was the youngest, freshman, staff photographer. I worked with the staff till I graduated high school. After High School, my dad urged me to continue taking pictures, but I became infatuated with girls, and the camera took a back seat.
Now I'm retired and disabled with plenty of time on my hands. I've joined a couple of local photography clubs. So I decided perhaps I go back to my first love. my camera (my wife came later). I currently have a panasonic Lumix camera, but soon will be buying a better camera with lenses.
My friends have been asking if I would sell some of my pictures, I never thought about it till now, I've got a long ways to go... well at least I have plenty of time on my hands now.






Photography is a partnership. Equipment is very important, but the true vision comes from the photographer.
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12 years 7 months ago #141818 by Dori
:welcomeclan Lovely photos, I love the second one! :judge:

Don't pi$$ me off, I am running out of room to store the bodies...

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12 years 7 months ago #141820 by robbie
:welcomeclan The opposite of Dori,love the first one.


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12 years 7 months ago #141821 by chasrich
:welcomeclan Glad to see you posting... Congrats on being featured as photo of the day. :judge: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :woohoo:

“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
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12 years 7 months ago #141822 by Baydream
Excellent work. You do have "the eye".

Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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12 years 7 months ago #141823 by JDrake
Photo of the day? Thankyou! :)

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