South Africa

13 years 3 months ago #19297 by J bour
I am from South Africa. My name is Jon Bour. I mainly photograph wildlife and some landscapes. Please don't think I am a professional. Far from it. I am still learning, but some day I would like to upgrade my camera, get a big telephoto and hopfuly become a professional.


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13 years 3 months ago #19322 by MaryisCherry
Welcome Jon!


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13 years 3 months ago #19337 by photobod
Welcome Jon, its a mixture of pros and amatuers here so enjoy yourself, its a fun site:judge:

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"A good photograph is one that communicate a fact, touches the heart, leaves the viewer a changed person for having seen it. It is, in a word, effective." - Irving Penn

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13 years 3 months ago #19342 by PhilMo
Welcome Jon!!


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13 years 3 months ago #19416 by Alex
Welcome here! Kick your feet up, shoes off and make yourself at home.

Thank you for making PhotographyTalk.com your photography forum of choice!

Much respect to you,

Alex

Thank you for making PhotographyTalk.com your photography community of choice.
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13 years 3 months ago #19439 by jim h
welcome to the forums


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13 years 3 months ago #19498 by Rob pix4u2
Welcome to the boards Jon Good Luck and Happy Shooting !

Remember to engage brain before putting mouth in gear
Rob Huelsman Sr.
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13 years 3 months ago #19575 by Baydream
Welcome, Jon. Be sure to post an album or two for us to see your work.

Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
fineartamerica.com/profiles/john-g-schickler.html?tab=artwork

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13 years 3 months ago #19576 by Scotty
I am so jealous of your location, it's unbearable.


Welcome to the boards.

When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.

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13 years 3 months ago #19767 by Rob pix4u2

Scotty wrote: I am so jealous of your location, it's unbearable.


Welcome to the boards.

Not enough wildlife in Michigan ?????

Remember to engage brain before putting mouth in gear
Rob Huelsman Sr.
My Facebook www.facebook.com/ImaginACTIONPhotography

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13 years 3 months ago #20193 by Stealthy Ninja

Rob pix4u2 wrote:

Scotty wrote: I am so jealous of your location, it's unbearable.


Welcome to the boards.

Not enough wildlife in Michigan ?????


Maybe in Dearborn. :rofl:

:welcomeclan
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13 years 3 months ago #20252 by Scotty

Stealthy Ninja wrote:

Rob pix4u2 wrote:

Scotty wrote: I am so jealous of your location, it's unbearable.


Welcome to the boards.

Not enough wildlife in Michigan ?????


Maybe in Dearborn. :rofl:

:welcomeclan


LOL don't start. :patriot:

When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.

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