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Brooks P
Jun-28-2006, 09:57 AM
I Emailed an old forum friend (Harryb) last March when I bought my new camera becuase I couldn't find him on dpreview . . . he Emailed me back that he was hanging out on Digital Grin. Well it took me three months to get around to joining . . . and no I am not always that slow . . . well maybe that's up for individual interpretation. Harry and I used to converse on the Sony Forum when we both had F717s.

Now I have graduated to a DSLR, Nikon D50. Even have a few cheap lenses, 18-55mm, 70-300mm G, and a 50mm F/1.8. Better lenses will have to come later, current budget and expenses, what with my Daughter getting married this month.

I like this photo taken with my cheap 70-300mm lens, F/11, 270mm, 1/1000 sec, ISO 200, and I used my old SunPak 383 for fill and to try and help freeze the little fellows wings.
http://bmiddleton.smugmug.com/photos/62474328-L.jpg

I was rather pleased with this picture since so many members on that other forum told me what a piece of manure this lens was.

I guess the only thing left to say is, "Hi guys, I'm the new guy on the street."

bfjr
Jun-28-2006, 10:31 AM
Welcome to Dgrin :thumb :clap

Someone else to help pick on Harry is a good thing :bad

Very nice Hummer, Nikon doesn't make cheap glass :rofl :lol

Harryb
Jun-28-2006, 10:53 AM
Hey Brooks,

WELCOME TO DGRIN!!!!
:clap :jose :click :hotfood :lynnma :curtsey :drums :dj :slurp :beer
The best photography forum on the net and I ain't putting that IMHO stuff in because its a fact.

Great seeing you over here. I'm sure you will see lots of familiar names from the old STF crowd.

Good picture too.

Nikolai
Jun-28-2006, 11:01 AM
Brooks,
a lot of dgrinners used to hang out at STF.
"Those were the days.." :rofl
We grew up, changed our gear, and realized that a one-brand forum can be too tight..
Here at dgrin you'll find all the best features of the "old tyme stf", but without trolls or brand-obsessed pricks.. Also, it's pretty much broadband accross the board, so you don't have to squeeze your piccies to the size of a matchbox, or ask permission to post more than one hi-res picture :):

Once again, welcome aboard, I'm sure you will like it here!

Cheers! :1drink

jwear
Jun-28-2006, 11:09 AM
welcome to dgrin any friend of Harry's is a :dunno ah :scratch mmmmm:dunno well I will get back to you ok

Brooks P
Jun-28-2006, 03:26 PM
welcome to dgrin any friend of Harry's is a :dunno ah :scratch mmmmm:dunno well I will get back to you ok
Hey, that's ok, I fully understand your dilemma. But it could be worse, and sometimes was, like when Harry and Andy would team up for a day in NYC.

Cinda
Jun-28-2006, 03:43 PM
Welcome Brooks -- helluva shot for your first post. :thumb

Osprey Whisperer
Jun-28-2006, 04:19 PM
Hey Brooks,

WELCOME TO DGRIN!!!!
:clap :jose :click :hotfood :lynnma :curtsey :drums :dj :slurp :beer






Yes...what the REALLY OLD GUY said. Welcome and enjoy your stay. :thumb

Dick on Aruba
Jun-30-2006, 07:46 PM
Yeah Brooks, welcome to Dgrin.

I looking foreward to see your postings.

Dick.