de-lurk yourselves

[Andy]

we're giving away a one-year subscription to smugmug (basic account) to the best n00b contributor to dgrin. if you already have a smugmug account, i'll give an amazon gift certificate :deal

so lurkers - de-lurk yourselves, and start posting and contributing. it's easy to contribute in shots - tell the poster how you feel, you don't have to feel obligated to do a full critique (although there's a sticky in the challenge thread on how to critique) ... if all you can muster is "nice shot" well, that's okay too. but you can also tell the photographer how the shot makes you feel ...

in the other forums, contribute if you can answer a question - or if you notice something on page 2 or 3, and no replies, give it a courtesy bump so that others who may know the answer, will see it!

the mods will make nomination and we'll give away the prize in a month - and if this program works, we'll keep it up :thumb

[ginger_55]

Andy, I think that is a swell idea. You always seem to come up with winners.

Congratulations on another great idea, ginger

_______________

Did I really say that:uhoh . I just decided to read what this "lurker" thing was all about, and there is a post, like that, so untypical, from me.:dunno

Must have my day to want to earn brownie points, not that you don't come up with great ideas, Andy. Of course you do. I personally liked the free dinner one.

What I have been wondering, this is just for newbies. What about the "oldies"?
First to reach? Best after 100,00 posts. Something like that?

A free trip to NY, London and San Fran??????

ginger

Now that is more me............you rock, Andy! (gotta keep that going)

[GREAPER]

It's probably too late to start lurking? :dunno

[John Mueller]

It's probably too late to start lurking? :dunno
How about a prize for long time posters that go lurk for awhile:D
Nice idea Andy:thumb

[Andy]

How about a prize for long time posters that go lurk for awhile:D
Nice idea Andy:thumb


greaps, ginger, john (and all longtimers...):

you can play in this game (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?p=92424#post92424) :D

something for everyone here, would we forget about thems that we brung to the dance?

[ginger_55]

Maybe we could post on forums that we don't usually post on. I could post on people, street scenes and, especially, sports. They won't even know who I am unless you all tell them.

g

[digital faerie]

I dunno, was I lurking? LOL I certainly fell off the face of the dgrin planet it seems like. but I have been busy, and it's actually photography related.

this is a good idea andy!

[Markjay]

After all, I've only recently joined the dgrin scene. And, what constitutes noob at dgrin anyway? :-)


Just to clarify for those who are wondering?

Yet........
another fine mess you've gotten me into, Olie!!!!! Great idea, Andy!

Markjay

[gpgold]

After all, I've only recently joined the dgrin scene. And, what constitutes noob at dgrin anyway? :-)


Just to clarify for those who are wondering?

Yet........
another fine mess you've gotten me into, Olie!!!!! Great idea, Andy!

Markjay
It obviously must be anyone who joined 3/2005 and later. LOL

Gary

[rahmonster]

:DLike I needed incentive to keep posting.....I'm totally hooked!

[mereimage]

I'm officially de=lurked--- Does this may require pestcide to fix?

Mereimage

[gus]

Cool...now come on any 0zzies that are hiding under the kitchen table. Show us what you've got....particularly if any of you have been to & shot the Birdsville Races. (http://www.birdsvilleraces.com/ForMedia/Gallery.htm#nop)

Im keen to go to the next one & want to know what to expect 1st hand re camping etc.

Waddaya recon Skip...you on ?

[rahmonster]

Cool...now come on any 0zzies that are hiding under the kitchen table. Show us what you've got....particularly if any of you have been to & shot the Birdsville Races. (http://www.birdsvilleraces.com/ForMedia/Gallery.htm#nop)

Im keen to go to the next one & want to know what to expect 1st hand re camping etc.

Waddaya recon Skip...you on ?
I would LOVE to headout that way, its on my to do list, but I don't know if I can go this year. I'm hoping to get up to Mt Isa to see my mother in law and take some shots for the start of the wet season so that may be our big trip for this year. Its hard to travel when the wee one is so...wee...lol.

Where abouts in Oz are you?

[Skippy]

Cool...now come on any 0zzies that are hiding under the kitchen table. Show us what you've got....particularly if any of you have been to & shot the Birdsville Races. (http://www.birdsvilleraces.com/ForMedia/Gallery.htm#nop)

Im keen to go to the next one & want to know what to expect 1st hand re camping etc.

Waddaya recon Skip...you on ?
Hey there Gus.....my brother has his pilots licence and I know he's been there a few times, .....I'm thinking I will more than likely go back to USA next year.
Skippy (Australia)

[simon bennett]

Hey there Gus.....my brother has his pilots licence and I know he's been there a few times, .....I'm thinking I will more than likely go back to USA next year.
Skippy (Australia) You looking at leaving us, Skip? How's that mount of yours working out?

Birdsville, wont be able to make that this year - but it would be a great photo op.

Here's a couple of happy snaps from the recent Auto Italia in Canberra.

http://img13.echo.cx/img13/8117/murcielago5uy.jpgMurcielago

http://img39.echo.cx/img39/1772/owner7eo.jpg
...after a while I stopped taking photos of cars and started photographing people reflected in them. This one is of the owner reflected in the window of his car.

http://img20.echo.cx/img20/516/whatthe5cx.jpg

... and here's his car. Not quite sure what type of Lamborghini it is. I can't find a reference to it anywhere. I remember him saying it's a LHD version and is one of only four in the world.

See the blue Fiat 850 Special to its left? That's my old car *beams*. It won two awards that day and was a real pleasure to drive when we owned it.

- Simon.

[Skippy]

You looking at leaving us, Skip? How's that mount of yours working out?

Birdsville, wont be able to make that this year - but it would be a great photo op.

- Simon.
Ya know Simon, I have always considered cars to be a waste of money, my last car was a old Corolla, I had it for 18 years, didn't owe me a cent, I only went through one set of tires, one set of brakes, one radiator and one alternator :D
I just gave it away after I got this second hand Falcon :D

Ive had this car for about 6 years now, and fully intend to run it into the ground too :rofl figured they can only get you from A to B, you can only do the same speed limit reguardless of its shape or size, and heck I only drive it to work :D

I'm thinking about going back to USA next year, even though I'm going this year ....... I'm just dreaming :D it don't hurt to dream :D

Nice looking cars you shot there........some folks just look after their vehicles so well, I like the vintage cars....take care Simon...... Skippy (Australia)

[Andy]

congrats to Aussie_ bluey (http://www.dgrin.com/member.php?userid=2667) on winning this past month's "delurking" award, as best n00b poster.

you've earned a free standard smugmug account for one year :D pm me for the details and we'll get you set up.

next award: august 2005 so lurkers of dgrin - de-lurk!

[MuskyDude]

congrats to Aussie_ bluey (http://www.dgrin.com/member.php?userid=2667) on winning this past month's "delurking" award, as best n00b poster.

you've earned a free standard smugmug account for one year :D pm me for the details and we'll get you set up.

next award: august 2005 so lurkers of dgrin - de-lurk!
Congrats Aussie bluey! :clap :clap :clap :clap You took some really awesome shots, very deserved!!! :thumb :thumb


AJ

[wxwax]

congrats to Aussie_ bluey (http://www.dgrin.com/member.php?userid=2667) on winning this past month's "delurking" award, as best n00b poster.

you've earned a free standard smugmug account for one year :D pm me for the details and we'll get you set up.

next award: august 2005 so lurkers of dgrin - de-lurk!

Congrats _bluey!

Hopefully others will follow your example and 'delurk' and come play. :clap

[pepper44]

I tend to lurk, but I like this site a lot...it's my new tool for procrastinating.

[simon bennett]

Ya know Simon, I have always considered cars to be a waste of money, my last car was a old Corolla, I had it for 18 years, didn't owe me a cent, I only went through one set of tires, one set of brakes, one radiator and one alternator :D
I just gave it away after I got this second hand Falcon :D

Ive had this car for about 6 years now, and fully intend to run it into the ground too :rofl figured they can only get you from A to B, you can only do the same speed limit reguardless of its shape or size, and heck I only drive it to work :D

I'm thinking about going back to USA next year, even though I'm going this year ....... I'm just dreaming :D it don't hurt to dream :D

Nice looking cars you shot there........some folks just look after their vehicles so well, I like the vintage cars....take care Simon...... Skippy (Australia)
Skip, I hear you on the A to B... but I do like my european styling on the older cars. You should see my poor Saab. It was owned by a diplomat before we bought it. Now whenever I open the door, the inside looks like one of those underwater scenes where seaweed sways back and forth - it's full of dog hair... oh and a fair bit of sand from the beach.

Don't think I've washed it in the five years I've had the thing which would explain the dalmation effect on the roof (we have a large oak tree in the front yard).

If I had the money to spare, and the inclination to spend, I'd snap an E-type Jag (or two... I hear you have to do that with Jaguars) - oh and I'd need a full time mechanic as well. Guess I can dream.
http://www.jag-lovers.org/e-type/cdiamond.jpg

If I really didn't have to worry about money then I'd snap a Vector W2 which I've had my eye on for a few years now...

http://members.fortunecity.de/vectorfiles/pics/-w2/2danger.jpg



BTW: Congrats Bluey! One year's hosting on Smugmug... gotta be happy with that, mate.

[evil eggplant]

Hi Everyone, I'm evil eggplant, nice to meet you.


(Andy- when should I expect my check?)

[Steve Cavigliano]

Hi Everyone, I'm evil eggplant, nice to meet you.


(Andy- when should I expect my check?)
:rofl :lol3 :lol4 :lol

Rich,
You can't be a lurker with 70 posts :dunno You've just been gone on vacation is all....lol Welcome back :):

Steve

[Commando Botanist]

Howdy. I'm Michelle. I've already posted in a few places this weekend, but this looks like an official-type de-lurking place. :D I'm 32 year old desert rat, I live in San Diego, California with one husband and many pets, and I work for San Diego State University and the U.S. Army as a restoration ecologist and botanist. :huh

These are older photos, all taken with my Nikon CoolPix 990. We had extremely record-breaking rainfall this year, so I've been busy with my shiny new Nikon D70. I've got a huge backlog of photos to process from the deserts this spring. I've only been lurking a little while, but I already feel like I've benefitted from the river of knowledge here. So I hope to have even better photos to show soon(ish).

http://cloudhughes.smugmug.com/photos/26219796-O.jpg
Langloisia setotissima var. punctata

http://cloudhughes.smugmug.com/photos/26219805-O.jpg
Sphaeralcea ambigua var. ambigua (and unidentified insect)

http://cloudhughes.smugmug.com/photos/26219798-O.jpg
Loeseliastrum matthewsii

[Andy]

:wave hey there c.b., and welcome to dgrin! thanks for delurking, these are some lovely shots.

[lpswimmer003]

I like this idea! :D (but mostly cause I think I'm still a n00b)

[Andy]

I like this idea! :D (but mostly cause I think I'm still a n00b)

:wave hiya swimmer :D

[ginger_55]

Speaking of, where is Steve???

I have been wondering?

I will delete my post here, or if I can't, Andy, you do it, but I noticed that I haven't "noticed" Steve recently.

ginger

[Andy]

Speaking of, where is Steve???

I have been wondering?

I will delete my post here, or if I can't, Andy, you do it, but I noticed that I haven't "noticed" Steve recently.

ginger

he's around, he's been busy with family stuff and work.

[lpswimmer003]

Hiya! :D
I'm trying to get this stuff up and running so I can get some photos posted.

And you guys can call me Aly.

[Maestro]

Here are two of my favorite photos. The latter is one of my last that I took with my point and shoot camera. I have officially decided to take more of an interest in photography. To that end, I just purchased a Canon Rebel Digital XT. It arrives in two weeks. Until then, enjoy these two pics. The first one is my daughter next to a sunflower in our garden. The second one is a killdeer protecting her eggs. I hope to contribute more in the future. Be kind. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/maestros/Smilies/newbie.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/maestros/Family/Gabi_and_sunflower_for_web.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/maestros/Miscellaneous/Mother_protecting_eggs.jpg

[Andy]

:wave welcome, maestro :D

[PossumCorner]

Thanks Andy for this thread, it has given me a tiny kick in the tail to get started. I only had my first-lurk yesterday, and joined immediately, the useful information and generosity of people is fantastic. And great to find here that there are some Australians in the forum - wasn't sure if I'd be like the only one and outta place. Smugmug looks terrific - do many Aussie and NZ people have accounts there? Tks again, PC.

[Invective]

I hadn't seen this thread! I will not lurk! LOL :D



My friend Aimee, photoshopped (of course)

She is so much fun to shoot :D


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/Foeticide/P10502402.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/Foeticide/P1050008.jpg

[Andy]

Thanks Andy for this thread, it has given me a tiny kick in the tail to get started. I only had my first-lurk yesterday, and joined immediately, the useful information and generosity of people is fantastic. And great to find here that there are some Australians in the forum - wasn't sure if I'd be like the only one and outta place. Smugmug looks terrific - do many Aussie and NZ people have accounts there? Tks again, PC.

yes, we have loads of folks from oz and nz - nzmacro, simon bennett, humungus, tassied, skippy, aussiebluey, aussiekate, and more!!!!!!!

:wave welcome to dgrin, the official photo home of cherry ripes :lol3

[gus]

Thanks Andy for this thread, it has given me a tiny kick in the tail to get started. I only had my first-lurk yesterday, and joined immediately, the useful information and generosity of people is fantastic. And great to find here that there are some Australians in the forum - wasn't sure if I'd be like the only one and outta place. Smugmug looks terrific - do many Aussie and NZ people have accounts there? Tks again, PC.Gidday PossumCorner, welcome to D/grin...our 0zzie/kiwi list is growing all the time. Just take some shots & jump in.

Gus

[Andy]

Gidday PossumCorner, welcome to D/grin...our 0zzie/kiwi list is growing all the time. Just take some shots & jump in.

Gus

but please, no vegemite, 'k?

[gus]

but please, no vegemite, 'k?
...have you actually sat down with some fresh bread & butter and made a sumwitch with it ?

Tastes different to its smell.

Gus...(whom eats it at least twice a day !)

[Andy]

...have you actually sat down with some fresh bread & butter and made a sumwitch with it ?



yes. :puke

[gus]

yes. :puke
:lol3 :lol3 :lol3 You blokes seriously have something wrong with you if you dont like that.

[aero-nut]

congrats to Aussie_ bluey (http://www.dgrin.com/member.php?userid=2667) on winning this past month's "delurking" award, as best n00b poster.

you've earned a free standard smugmug account for one year :D pm me for the details and we'll get you set up.

next award: august 2005 so lurkers of dgrin - de-lurk!

Congrats Aussie_bluey! Who's next? :D

[aero-nut]

Here are two of my favorite photos. The latter is one of my last that I took with my point and shoot camera. I have officially decided to take more of an interest in photography. To that end, I just purchased a Canon Rebel Digital XT. It arrives in two weeks. Until then, enjoy these two pics. The first one is my daughter next to a sunflower in our garden. The second one is a killdeer protecting her eggs. I hope to contribute more in the future. Be kind. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/maestros/Smilies/newbie.gif




Welcome! You will find that this is one of the coolest, kindest, and most encouraging groups that you'll ever meet. I know I did. Keep the posts coming. :clap

[Andy]

we've already given away a couple of prizes.

we're looking for de-lurkers.... c'mon you guys, register, and contribute! it's free & painless and you'll live longer, for every post you make in someone's thread, you'll live an extra week :deal

[Andy]

Who's next? :D

yes indeed, who's next? :dunno

[Hikin' Mike]

Well, I posted a few shots in "Landscapes" and one in "Cool Stuff" already, so I guess I'll officially introduce myself here. I live in central California, about 80 miles from Yosemite. I'm just beginning to get a bit more serious about photography. I was an avid backpacker until about a year ago when I contracted Lyme Disease. This left me using a walker for the time being, so my photography is done roadside, inside of a car, or any easily accessable location. It's amazing what can be seen/taken from inside a car window!


Here are some shots I've taken with my Canon D-Reb...

Fern Spring, Yosemite NP
http://www.thebackcountry.org/gallery/images/outdoors/02-003.jpg

An old house nearby

http://www.thebackcountry.org/gallery/images/bw/04-003.jpg

Hawk at the nearby wildlife refuge
http://www.thebackcountry.org/gallery/images/wildlife/03-005.jpg


San Joaquin River on my commute.
http://www.thebackcountry.org/gallery/images/landscapes/01-008.jpg

[Andy]

Well, I posted a few shots in "Landscapes" and one in "Cool Stuff" already, so I guess I'll officially introduce myself here.


:wave welcome, mike! thanks for introducing yourself :D looking forward to your contributions here at dgrin :deal

[DeanMcM]

(to get more D Grin members, and for some local get togethers) to start up D Grin local photo/camera clubs?

I love Dgrin and other forums. And learn alot from them.

But I would like to meet (in-person) more photographers, go out and shoot, have some meeting to learn and share our photography.

There are 1000+ people where I work, and we have 800+ acres of land. Farms, gardens, animals, etc. we have endless photo opportunities. I got he OK from my boss to organize a camera club. I can use the land and the many facilities to do this. This will do a few things for them. This would be another benefit to offer employees. Get some great photos to use for publications, websites, etc.

For me, I will be able to learn from others, share experiences, have photo outings. Just like DGrin but LIVE. Not just sitting in front of this dumb computer typing.

My plans would be:
To set-up a club gallery
Have learning days.
Have visiting photographers.
Have photo outings.
Challenges.
And an end of the year show.

DGrin could be our on-line place to meet.

I am not to much into clubs, but I really would like to socialize with other photographers. I don't know to many local photographers around me.

Just an idea? :dunno Maybe others would do the same?

[John Mueller]

(to get more D Grin members, and for some local get togethers) to start up D Grin local photo/camera clubs?

I love Dgrin and other forums. And learn alot from them.

But I would like to meet (in-person) more photographers, go out and shoot, have some meeting to learn and share our photography.

There are 1000+ people where I work, and we have 800+ acres of land. Farms, gardens, animals, etc. we have endless photo opportunities. I got he OK from my boss to organize a camera club. I can use the land and the many facilities to do this. This will do a few things for them. This would be another benefit to offer employees. Get some great photos to use for publications, websites, etc.

For me, I will be able to learn from others, share experiences, have photo outings. Just like DGrin but LIVE. Not just sitting in front of this dumb computer typing.

My plans would be:
To set-up a club gallery
Have learning days.
Have visiting photographers.
Have photo outings.
Challenges.
And an end of the year show.

DGrin could be our on-line place to meet.

I am not to much into clubs, but I really would like to socialize with other photographers. I don't know to many local photographers around me.

Just an idea? :dunno Maybe others would do the same?
Dean,
here (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=11292&highlight=meetup) is a thread that you may be interested in.

[Netgarden]

I agree with Ginger, Andy. Brilliant idea!
Loving it here, and wish I could post more. Got my own health site that is very taxing, and between that and editing, it's about all this ol' body can muster.:rolleyes

So I do understand that people need to contribute back. Sometimes people don't realize that contributing just their photos is all that is required. But in fact, if everyone did only that, we'd have no human interaction here, and the learning curve would drop decidedly.

I really enjoy reading all the posts, and my learning curve is based on all of the wonderful photographers contributions here! EXIF's are helpful too! Like I said before, I wish there were two of me!

Thanks for all you do Andy, and to all the others who work so hard here. I hear ya.:thumb

[Andy]

congrats to Lord Vetinari on earning our latest "de-lurking" award. :clap brian is extremely generous of his tips and techniques, and is a regular contributor, posting his own stuff, and helping out others as well.

so, lord vet - send me a p.m., and i'll tell you how you can claim your prize (a free smugmug standard account for one year)

[wxwax]

:clap Congrats, m'lud.

[Osprey Whisperer]

yes indeed, who's next? :dunno:D came out of the dark(room) a short while ago ....and have been enjoying the site..and the wild poker game going on in nature/wildlife section. The various hands of BIF have been most enjoyable. I am a little worried about those two old fellows who go shooting together and use TCs on their Nikons. :dunno :scratch :rofl

Cheers

BMP/Mike

I'll be keeping a close eye on those two machinegunning wild men. :thumb

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/45212845.jpg

[gubbs]

Excellent stuff Brian, great shots,tips and advice...Cheers :thumb

[Lord Vetinari]

for the De-lurking award- still not sure what for, but anything gratefully received. :thumb

Brian V.

[GadgetGav]

I'd better post some pics here before I put too many more posts on the board. Been lurking a little while and just started posting pictures today. Here are a few I shot when I first got my DRebel
http://gadgetgav.smugmug.com/photos/2034697-S.jpg

http://gadgetgav.smugmug.com/photos/2034694-S.jpg

http://gadgetgav.smugmug.com/photos/2022800-S.jpg

http://gadgetgav.smugmug.com/photos/2022804-S.jpg

[infosecgeek]

Been lurking a day..... :)

Hello, My name is Boris and I'm a lurker :)

I shoot everything from motorsports (supermotard/motocross) to birds to models to street scenes... And Pets.... I have made the most in the motorsports/pets category...

Here are a few of my shots...

http://infosecgeek.smugmug.com/photos/26995414-O.jpg

http://infosecgeek.smugmug.com/photos/30710519-M.jpg

http://infosecgeek.smugmug.com/photos/21229179-M-1.jpg

http://infosecgeek.smugmug.com/photos/22038516-M.jpg

http://infosecgeek.smugmug.com/photos/28785835-M.jpg

[G K]

I am sure you have research that shows this :) - nice idea andy
~g

we've already given away a couple of prizes.

we're looking for de-lurkers.... c'mon you guys, register, and contribute! it's free & painless and you'll live longer, for every post you make in someone's thread, you'll live an extra week :deal

[G K]

posting to this thread as instructed... :):. I wont repost my pictures over here although I would have posted here if I know this was around before i started posting lol. Theres a few in the other cool shots section for now.

good to be here.

~ gaurav

[G K]

Boris that tree swallow shot is fan-tas-tic - how long did it take you to catch that??

[

http://infosecgeek.smugmug.com/photos/21229179-M-1.jpg

[/QUOTE]

[davev]

Boris that tree swallow shot is fan-tas-tic - how long did it take you to catch that??
[/QUOTE]

My guess is about 1/500th of a second.:rofl

BTW, it is a great shot.

[StevenV]

Speaking of, where is Steve???
/me wakes up and looks around

Huh? Just started posting myself this week.

Oh, you probably didn't mean me, ne'er mind. Sorry.

/me goes back to sleep

http://svore.home.mindspring.com/icon_pirate.gif

[jmh]

I'm so new I am not sure which pictures are good ones - so I'll add 3 of my personal favorites here. I'm a just-for-fun photographer so I always welcome comments that will help make my memories better and more fun to look at on rainy days...

#1 - my son in Grandpa's Navy hat
http://jmh.smugmug.com/photos/32405395-M-1.jpg


#2 - My son in the Bluebonnets last year. I know this one needs adjustment but I haven't worked on it yet. I am still learning Photoshop basics...
http://jmh.smugmug.com/photos/32405392-M.jpg

#3 - at a local park
http://jmh.smugmug.com/photos/30515904-M.jpg

[jmh]

And since birds seem popular - here are my recent bird shots:

http://jmh.smugmug.com/photos/33834049-M-1.jpg

http://jmh.smugmug.com/photos/33834063-M.jpg


http://jmh.smugmug.com/photos/33834104-M.jpg

[Andy]

I'm so new I am not sure which pictures are good ones - so I'll add 3 of my personal favorites here. I'm a just-for-fun photographer so I always welcome comments that will help make my memories better and more fun to look at on rainy days...

#1 - my son in Grandpa's Navy hat
http://jmh.smugmug.com/photos/32405395-Ti-1.jpg


#2 - My son in the Bluebonnets last year. I know this one needs adjustment but I haven't worked on it yet. I am still learning Photoshop basics...
http://jmh.smugmug.com/photos/32405392-Ti.jpg

:wave welcome jmh :D you've got some wonderful shots for your albums here!

thanks for de-lurking

[G K]

My guess is about 1/500th of a second.:rofl

BTW, it is a great shot.[/QUOTE]

[mary]

I'm coming out of lurking mode - actually, I've posted a few times. I'm absolutely hooked on this forum! I've been viewing photos, catching PS tips, finding photo tips, and looking for other hints and suggestions. It's really been fun digging through digigrin. :D

I live in Southern Callifornia and go to college at CSUSM. I have a family: husband, two teen girls and a spoiled dog. We have our own family website (http://www.schuworld.com) loaded full of photos from the past several years - I also have a web site of scanned photos that I built for my mother and my oldest daughter has her own site as well. We're geeks. I've gotten fairly good at PS, but just getting started with a decent camara. Bought a Canon Digital Rebel and have been enjoying it immensly!

One of my daughters plays on her high school volleyball team, which is the main reason why I want to get hints here - I need help with taking fast action shots in the poorly lit gyms. I'm looking forward to getting some good shots of her playing ball. In the meantime, I've been taking pictures of everything else.

ok - that should de-lurk me! :): Mary

[Andy]

ok - that should de-lurk me! :): Mary

:wave welcome, mary :D

[marsmark]

get it over with... I've been lurking for months now. I posted for the first time over in the techniques section a couple of weeks ago here (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=16925) .

I had an old Pentax Program Plus 35 mm SLR that I shot with since I was in high school - loved the flexibility of a SLR, but I was notorious for shooting half rolls of film and forgetting about them (pull a roll out to shoot something else, put it in a bag, and *poof* find it a year later and wonder what the heck it contains...). I wanted to go digital, but it wasn't until the 20D came out that I felt it was worth the plunge (I had a 1 Mpix P&S, but there was nothing serious about that).

I mostly shoot landscapes and "objects" (architecture, monuments, etc). I'd like to get better at shooting people and overall learn better technique, so that's why I'm here. I live in the suburbs of Denver, Colorado, so there's no shortage of nature-inspired images, yet I really haven't taken that many pictures here (funny, eh?).

Here's one I took this winter while on vacation in Rome:

http://mandncolorado.smugmug.com/photos/20462783-L.jpg

-Mark

[Andy]

get it over with... I've been lurking for months now. I posted for the first time over in the techniques section a couple of weeks ago here (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=16925) .

I had an old Pentax Program Plus 35 mm SLR that I shot with since I was in high school - loved the flexibility of a SLR, but I was notorious for shooting half rolls of film and forgetting about them (pull a roll out to shoot something else, put it in a bag, and *poof* find it a year later and wonder what the heck it contains...). I wanted to go digital, but it wasn't until the 20D came out that I felt it was worth the plunge (I had a 1 Mpix P&S, but there was nothing serious about that).

I mostly shoot landscapes and "objects" (architecture, monuments, etc). I'd like to get better at shooting people and overall learn better technique, so that's why I'm here. I live in the suburbs of Denver, Colorado, so there's no shortage of nature-inspired images, yet I really haven't taken that many pictures here (funny, eh?).

Here's one I took this winter while on vacation in Rome:

http://mandncolorado.smugmug.com/photos/20462783-Ti.jpg

-Mark

:wave welcome, mark :D that's a dramatic shot - love love love that streaming sunlight!

[grimace]

Great shot Mark!! I too love the light coming in on the shot. Reminds me of the Grand Central Station light picture.


-Adam

www.adamstravelphotography.com (http://www.adamstravelphotography.com/)

[RarrettGussell]

I just found this site today thought i would give it a shot, anyway this is just a picture i took walking around down town charlotte.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b365/rarrettgussell/CIMG0612.jpg

[Andy]

I just found this site today thought i would give it a shot, anyway this is just a picture i took walking around down town charlotte.



:wave welcome to dgrin :D

[Deadlock]

Greetings from Scotland!!! :thumb

I'd first off just like to say thanks to all but especially to Ginger_55 and Andy for asking so many questions that could easily have come from my lips and for the epiphanies that ensued from the returning words of wisdom.

I started getting into photography several months ago with a Fuji s5000 which I bought for backpacking around OZ and Thailand with. However, I wasnt terribly impressed with either my skills or my camera so have been lurking here for the past couple of months to try to improve myself.

Yesterday I got my 7th Canon 20d (the previous 6 were returned due to hot pixels appearing in every evening shot at ISO 1600 with exposures over 1 second {sometimes far less}) I've paired this off with a sigma 18-200 and that is the full extent of my kit.

What I like most about this site is the quality of constructive criticism as that is what I feel I need in order to improve myself - and if I'm wrong, I'm sure you'll tell me :D

So to start the ball rolling - here is a link to a web site I just created and 4 shots I took the other day in Glasgow.
http://www.katsoulis.plus.com/

See you around

[gus]

Welcome to D/grin DL

7x 20D's :huh

I cant bust my 1st one.

[Andy]

Greetings from Scotland!!! :thumb


:wave

[mwgrice]

Greetings from Wisconsin!

I've been a vacation photographer for a few years ago. I would do a bunch of shooting and then put the camera away until the holidays or the next vacation. Now I've got the bug.

At this point I'm primarily interested in landscapes, citiscapes and nature photography. I'm particularly fond of ruins.

I have a Canon Powershot A95 and a Nikon Coolpix from 7-8 years ago, plus a little Pentax IQZoomEZY which actually has a roll of film in it. If it weren't so stinking miserable outside today I'd go out and finish it off. Oh, and I just bought a little tiny mini-tripod.

I have some sense of composition, but my technical skills are largely non-existent. I may break down and buy photoshop; I've been playing around with the GIMP (http://www.gimp.org/).

Oh, and I'm still mad at myself for dropping a roll of film at Uxmal (http://www.smugmug.com/keyword/uxmal) a couple of years ago.

[mgd_harvey]

Hi, my name's Mark and I'm a photographer - oh sorry, wrong forum - thought it was photographers anonymous :D

Sorry - just my sense of humour.

I've been into photography for several (too many for me to want to count) years, ever since I was given my first Kodak Instamatic but a lot more serioulsy from when I got my first SLR. I was taught a lot by my father, who used to belong to a Leica 'postal portfolio' - basically a forerunner to this sort of forum, I suppose.

Photography slipped a bit with studies and family, but I'm getting back into it now. I'm working towards a DSLR, probably a Canon EOS350D but in the meantime, I'm using my film SLR and my digital compact, which was bought a few years ago, mainly to take pictures for my website about Newquay in Cornwall.

I look forward to looking through the forums. So far, it seems a bit gentler than the camera club I used to go to.

Mark Harvey

[Andy]

I look forward to looking through the forums. So far, it seems a bit gentler than the camera club I used to go to.

Mark Harvey

:wave hiya mark! welcome to dgrin...

go see the whipping post critique forum, in the shots section :lol3

[davidryan]

Hello all-- my first time posting here on digital grin-- its a fun site! Anyway-- here is my lowly contribution to the landscape forum... the land you see is diamond head, looking west, in Hawai'i. Thanks-- Ryan:D


we're giving away a one-year subscription to smugmug (basic account) to the best n00b contributor to dgrin. if you already have a smugmug account, i'll give an amazon gift certificate :deal

so lurkers - de-lurk yourselves, and start posting and contributing. it's easy to contribute in shots - tell the poster how you feel, you don't have to feel obligated to do a full critique (although there's a sticky in the challenge thread on how to critique) ... if all you can muster is "nice shot" well, that's okay too. but you can also tell the photographer how the shot makes you feel ...

in the other forums, contribute if you can answer a question - or if you notice something on page 2 or 3, and no replies, give it a courtesy bump so that others who may know the answer, will see it!

the mods will make nomination and we'll give away the prize in a month - and if this program works, we'll keep it up :thumb

[Andy]

Hello all-- my first time posting here on digital grin-- its a fun site! Anyway-- here is my lowly contribution to the landscape forum... the land you see is diamond head, looking west, in Hawai'i. Thanks-- Ryan:D


gorgeous, david.

:wave welcome to dgrin!

[PlayeTyme]

I just found this site today thought i would give it a shot, anyway this is just a picture i took walking around down town charlotte.Did you see this view...

http://playetyme.smugmug.com/photos/39107406-M.jpg

Officially de-lurked.

Playe

[polartownjunkie]

hi, im new in a sense
i dont frequent as frequently as i would


but that'll change YO

[Andy]

hi, im new in a sense
i dont frequent as frequently as i would


but that'll change YO


:wave Yo, thanks for sayin' hey!

[Andy]

congratulations to snaphappy, our best "delurker" for the past few months. snaphappy, please send me an email, and you will get a one-year free smugmug account!

:clap

[Stormdancing]

I've been here about a month now, reading and lurking. I have posted a couple times when I just couldn't resist.

I'm so glad I found this place and I have mapped out my designated parking space right over there ------------->

So far I've laughed
http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=20854
I can relate to this one! Several others, but this one hit home.

I've cried - at the generosity and caring of this group helping someone with pictures of their Grandfather.

I've WOOOOOOOWed over Humongus' Travel Epic. I could not stop reading!

I've feel I've looked into the souls of some of the people in the Portraits section.

I hope to learn more and improve my photography and I can see this is a place where that can happen with a great group of people.

I don't feel qulified to critique the photos here, but I will try to participate and share my thoughts.

Officially delurked and now in sponge mode.

Dana:flash :flash

[Andy]

Officially delurked and now in sponge mode.

Dana:flash :flash

:wave welcome, dana :D

[paintman]

:wave welcome, dana :DI've posted a few before but with 5 kids I am very busy with shooting all their sports. I shoot lots of photos make CD's and the parents love it.
Here's one, I like the look in his eyes.

http://Paintman.smugmug.com/photos/42912316-M.jpg

[Andy]

I've posted a few before but with 5 kids I am very busy with shooting all their sports. I shoot lots of photos make CD's and the parents love it.
Here's one, I like the look in his eyes.

http://Paintman.smugmug.com/photos/42912316-M.jpg


Mmm great shot. :wave Welcome to Dgrin :thumb

[SnapHappy]

congratulations to snaphappy, our best "delurker" for the past few months. snaphappy, please send me an email, and you will get a one-year free smugmug account!

:clap

:wow


:cool Thank you very much.

[JHaveman]

De-lurking myself! I have been checking out some of the pics and I must say, there is a lot of excellent work here, and it appears to be a real friendly forum. It is nice to be here.

[Andy]

De-lurking myself! I have been checking out some of the pics and I must say, there is a lot of excellent work here, and it appears to be a real friendly forum. It is nice to be here.


:wave Welcome, Jeff!

[ian408]

De-lurking myself! I have been checking out some of the pics and I must say, there is a lot of excellent work here, and it appears to be a real friendly forum. It is nice to be here.

Welcome!

[nokout3839]

Hi All,

Been looking around for about three weeks unregistered and thought it was about time I said hello. There is some fantastic work being put up by everyone here. Me thinks I have lots to learn.

Here is my first play with a night exposure (Hope the attachment works??)

Cheers, Nigel

[Art Scott]

Hi All,

Been looking around for about three weeks unregistered and thought it was about time I said hello. There is some fantastic work being put up by everyone here. Me thinks I have lots to learn.

Here is my first play with a night exposure (Hope the attachment works??)

Cheers, Nigel

Really nice :thumb ....was that a long lens or were you really close....I suspect a long lens...what is the data on the pic...iso...exposure...aperature...so on and so on....

Keep up da good work.

[nokout3839]

Really nice :thumb ....was that a long lens or were you really close....I suspect a long lens...what is the data on the pic...iso...exposure...aperature...so on and so on....

Keep up da good work.

Thanks, got the shot info:

Camera : Canon EOS 350D
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.0
ISO Speed 100
Lens 75.0 - 300.0 mm (Shot at around 200)


I do like to keep away a bit when my people are throwing around a couple of ropes that are on fire!

I should also say that I did a little bit of post work (Mainly contrast and bringing out the red)

Cheers,

[ian408]

rings of fire. pretty cool.

[4labs]

Welcome Nigel. Cool shot.

[Buttkicker]

Well I have been Lurking for a while and just posted my 1st post 3 minutes ago with a few pictures.. I guess I should of seen this thread first

[Wade D]

Hi all! kinda newbie here. How do I link a smugmug pic? cool site

[gus]

Welcome buttkicker & wade...post some shots up !

[Buttkicker]

Welcome buttkicker & wade...post some shots up !
Hi
I posted 6 shots in my first post
here
http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=24571

before I saw this thread for lurkers
regards Chris

[nokout3839]

Hi all! kinda newbie here. How do I link a smugmug pic? cool site

Thanks for the welcomes all, much appreciated.

Wade - Have a look here for linking to external photos
-> http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=18703
(Read the whole thread, looks like theres a few trick to it)

Theres also some other pretty handy getting started stuff in here
-> http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=18703
(Andy provided this link from his sig, very helpfull, thanks Andy)

Cheers, Nigel

[gus]

G'day nigel sorry i missed seeing you. Welcome to Dgrin. We can always use more 0zzies in here for last dog watch when the yanks are asleep.

[nokout3839]

G'day nigel sorry i missed seeing you. Welcome to Dgrin. We can always use more 0zzies in here for last dog watch when the yanks are asleep.

Cheers again

[Chris_S]

Finally registered on dgrin after using smugmug for the last couple of years.

Dpreview users may remember me from the Sony Talk forum.

Chris

[ian408]

Finally registered on dgrin after using smugmug for the last couple of years.

Dpreview users may remember me from the Sony Talk forum.

Chris

Welcome!

Ian

[RickKruer]

well, today I de-lurked by registering on dgrin, this is my 1st post, having been on smugmug since July 2005.

I am an amateur photographer enjoying a Nikon D70 for about the past year. Previously I used an Olympus C-3030 for my 1st 4 years of digital photography. Digital is really cool, which allows me to combine my love of photography and computers.

I have been a film photographer for the past 35 years, taking mostly only vacation photos. Now with digital, film is cheap and it is fun to experiment!

I live in Mesa, Arizona and have taken some local desert landscape photos. I love vacationing in Oregon and enjoy taking many ocean and coast landscape photos. Looking forward to learning on the forum. :thumb

[Andy]

well, today I de-lurked by registering on dgrin, this is my 1st post, having been on smugmug since July 2005.


:wave welcome to Dgrin, Rick! Thanks for registering, and posting :D A gorgeous shot, too. :thumb

[Frogwell]

Hi Andy,

I think it was you who referred me to this forum from the Adventure Rider forum back in January. I've had a browse round the forum a bit and there is some truly great stuff here. I wasn't too sure if my strictly amateur photography skills were worthy of being displayed here, but I figured I'm not going to improve much if I don't get feedback from those who have been where I am now.

Anyway, thanks for letting me know about this forum, I have made my first post over on the field and street board.

http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?p=250330#post250330


Cheers,

Mark

[Highlander]

I found this site by accident! I just bought the Dan Margulis book on LAB Color and was searching for inspiration on how to understand and implement the later chapters:scratch . The threads I found here were very helpful, and I think I can learn a lot.
I live in the Highlands of Scotland and my primary interest is landscape work. The scenery up here is wonderful, and I want to do it justice.
Here is an example of my work which is also my first attempt at LAB editing!

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e81/Canoniser/RuadhNanSasan004.jpg

Any comments and advise would be greatly appreciated.

Regards
Trevor

[Frog Lady]

I found this site by accident! I just bought the Dan Margulis book on LAB Color and was searching for inspiration on how to understand and implement the later chapters:scratch . The threads I found here were very helpful, and I think I can learn a lot.
I live in the Highlands of Scotland and my primary interest is landscape work. The scenery up here is wonderful, and I want to do it justice.
Here is an example of my work which is also my first attempt at LAB editing!

Any comments and advise would be greatly appreciated.

Regards
Trevor

welcome Highlander. Sounds like you've got some neat landscapes to photograph. I liked your shot and I'll be looking forwards to seeing more. FYI, you might want to post in "field and street" as well to get the folks interested in landscapes. For some reason this de-lurk yourself thread is in sports (maybe a mod could move it to a more appropriate place?)

cheers,

Colleen

[Highlander]

welcome Highlander. Sounds like you've got some neat landscapes to photograph. I liked your shot and I'll be looking forwards to seeing more. FYI, you might want to post in "field and street" as well to get the folks interested in landscapes. For some reason this de-lurk yourself thread is in sports (maybe a mod could move it to a more appropriate place?)

cheers,

Colleen
Thanks for the welcome, Colleen. I'll try your suggestion and post an image there.
Regards
Trevor

[RickKruer]

Trevor,

Great shot! :clap

Do you have a smugmug account?
Scotland looks beautiful. Welcome to the forum...
Rick

I found this site by accident! I just bought the Dan Margulis book on LAB Color and was searching for inspiration on how to understand and implement the later chapters:scratch . The threads I found here were very helpful, and I think I can learn a lot.
I live in the Highlands of Scotland and my primary interest is landscape work. The scenery up here is wonderful, and I want to do it justice.
Here is an example of my work which is also my first attempt at LAB editing!

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e81/Canoniser/RuadhNanSasan004.jpg

Any comments and advise would be greatly appreciated.

Regards
Trevor

[Highlander]

Trevor,

Great shot! :clap

Do you have a smugmug account?
Scotland looks beautiful. Welcome to the forum...
Rick

Thanks Rick, yes there is some truly beautiful scenery up here, albeit covered in snow at the moment!:):

[blaithin86]

we're giving away a one-year subscription to smugmug (basic account) to the best n00b contributor to dgrin. if you already have a smugmug account, i'll give an amazon gift certificate :deal

so lurkers - de-lurk yourselves, and start posting and contributing. it's easy to contribute in shots - tell the poster how you feel, you don't have to feel obligated to do a full critique (although there's a sticky in the challenge thread on how to critique) ... if all you can muster is "nice shot" well, that's okay too. but you can also tell the photographer how the shot makes you feel ...

in the other forums, contribute if you can answer a question - or if you notice something on page 2 or 3, and no replies, give it a courtesy bump so that others who may know the answer, will see it!

the mods will make nomination and we'll give away the prize in a month - and if this program works, we'll keep it up :thumb

Is this still on? I just got here - heard about this site from a friend only today... looks good!! I sure intend to be back. :D
~Monica

[Andy]

Is this still on? I just got here - heard about this site from a friend only today... looks good!! I sure intend to be back. :D
~Monica

:wave Hi Monica, welcome to Dgrin! It sure is - we're due to award one soon.

[CalKidd]

Hello,
Bryan is the name, Calkidd is a nickname I picked up eons ago, been using it every since.

Well I just joined the other night and I am hoping to learn and gain valuable knowledge here. So far this is the best formated photography forum I have seen.

I recently purchased a Canon XT DSLR and don't know a dang thing about it much less photography :dunno(well, maybe a little...I know where the shutter button is:wink), but hey that is why I am here. I know one thing I made a mistake and purchased the wrong lens for what I want to do. So I am going to search around here a little and hopefully come up with the right one.

Right now looking to buy a Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 for everyday shots and for my daughter's events which mostly take place indoors, mainly Cheer leading. I love motorcycle racing and want to get into photographing races. For that I am either looking at the Sigma 50-500 f/4-6.3 or the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8. Just don't know yet, but I hoping to find the answers here. I am avoiding L glass since I can not afford them.

[Andy]

WELCOME capulina and calkidd!

:wave :wave

[§imone]

Ok time I better offically de-lurk myself. Have already made a few comments here.

I'm Simone, mother of 3 boys (gawd help me :rofl) Live in a typical country town along the Murray River, NSW / Vic border, Australia.

A fellow member encouraged me to join. :smooch. Always welcome advice, comments etc as it helps one to improve there skill. Dgrin is now my 2nd photography site member of.

Have many interests, but its great when you can combine all of them together. Personal web site not photography related, but images in there are mine, to show what I make.

Oh yeah also ride motorcycle, pic already in 'Show us your bike' thread. Should get around & put pic up of hubby's cbr.

Look forward to getting to know you all. See you round the boards.
Stay Safe

[mr peas]

I didn't even know you had a thread for new members! :clap

Well, I've been lurking around here for less than a month now. I really like the way everyone has a nice attitude here. I think I'll be able to get addicted to this forum real easily :wink.

But my name is Joel, I'm from southern NV. I'm currently going to college for my bachelors in Biological Sciences. I work part-time for Sears PS shooting family portraits. I love photography. I love shooting landscapes, people and anything for that matter thats able to catch my eyes. I enjoy reading what people have to say about one another's photos here and catching up on the news/gossip/reviews on new cameras and other equipment. I'm trying to contribute my thoughts on the whipping-post area as well all of the other areas on the forum. I like helping others improve because they usually return the favor later on.

Also, I just recently got into Infrared photography, here are some of my favorite shots, if you have any questions on IR, just PM me, I'm still new to it but I can help direct you to the right direction if you want to get into it:

http://pnoise.com/thirdeye/d/213-2/DSC02644.jpg

http://pnoise.com/thirdeye/d/237-2/DSC02822.jpg

Anyway, I think I'll enjoy it here. The contests are cool and challenging, a lot of people here are pretty creative. Those who still hasn't acquired the 'Eye' yet, I'm sure will learn from everyone else here. With that thought in mind, keep shooting! Know that I'll be observing and commenting! I look forward to what you all have to say and learn from everyone here :thumb

[Andy]

I didn't even know you had a thread for new members! :clap

Well, I've been lurking around here for less than a month now. I really like the way everyone has a nice attitude here. I think I'll be able to get addicted to this forum real easily :wink.

But my name is Joel, I'm from southern NV. I'm currently going to college for my bachelors in Biological Sciences. I work part-time for Sears PS shooting family portraits. I love photography. I love shooting landscapes, people and anything for that matter thats able to catch my eyes. I enjoy reading what people have to say about one another's photos here and catching up on the news/gossip/reviews on new cameras and other equipment. I'm trying to contribute my thoughts on the whipping-post area as well all of the other areas on the forum. I like helping others improve because they usually return the favor later on.

Also, I just recently got into Infrared photography, here are some of my favorite shots, if you have any questions on IR, just PM me, I'm still new to it but I can help direct you to the right direction if you want to get into it:


Anyway, I think I'll enjoy it here. The contests are cool and challenging, a lot of people here are pretty creative. Those who still hasn't acquired the 'Eye' yet, I'm sure will learn from everyone else here. With that thought in mind, keep shooting! Know that I'll be observing and commenting! I look forward to what you all have to say and learn from everyone here :thumb

Hi peas,

:wave welcome, and thanks for the Intro!

[dgh3]

Hello,

I got into this site from the tutorial on Dan Margulis Lab photo. I worked with a pro photog on some of my images, and I was mightily impressed! He raved about Dan's LAB book. So I have both of Dan's book coming in the next week or so.

I'm into macro/microscope photography and will be entering some images in three competitions in the next three weeks.

I used to do a lot of photography, but kind of quit and moved into fine art oil-painting, drawing, etc. But, now with digital photography I've got control without all the film hassles, and I love it.:rofl

I do a lot of portrait and figure drawing, I taught life drawing when I was at the University of Michigan. A website with some of my art is:
http://www.cspot.org/portfolio/ click on Browse and then on my name, David G. Harris.

[ian408]

Welcome David!

[asamuel]

I have been a member of smugmug since Nov 2004. This is my first time to the forum.

I have recently bought a 350D which is an intimidating commitment to my photography for me.

I want to improve both my technique and my technical capabilites, but I am having difficulty. I know I must push on....

The picture below was taken with my old fujifinepix, not to long ago. I thought it was suitable for my first.....

http://halfpenceteddycrew.smugmug.com/photos/61252416-M.jpg boom boom!

http://www.halfpenceteddycrew.smugmug.com

[Andy]

I have been a member of smugmug since Nov 2004. This is my first time to the forum.

I have recently bought a 350D which is an intimidating commitment to my photography for me.

I want to improve both my technique and my technical capabilites, but I am having difficulty. I know I must push on....

The picture below was taken with my old fujifinepix, not to long ago. I thought it was suitable for my first.....

http://halfpenceteddycrew.smugmug.com/photos/61252416-Ti.jpg boom boom!

http://www.halfpenceteddycrew.smugmug.com


Welcome to Dgrin :wave!

Thanks for posting, and for de-lurking :D
If you have a thirst for knowledge, then you're in the right place. Nose around the different forums, read the stickys, and then share your pics, ask your questions, and more!

Lots of good info in my sig.

:wave

[nyblondie]

still a real newbie to this site and taking photos..will try and post something.

(doesnt help to be computer challenged either):scratch

[Andy]

still a real newbie to this site and taking photos..will try and post something.

(doesnt help to be computer challenged either):scratch

:wave Welcome!

[Liza]

Hello, everyone! My name is Elizabeth, and this is my first post on the forums. I'm a high school special education teacher, yearbook advisor, and photographer. I chose to use Smugmug for web fulfillment of my youth sports, portrait, and event photography image orders, as I felt the interface was much more user friendly for potential customers.
Recently widowed, I have two sons, ages 14 and 10. Keeping up with them and my other ventures is certainly challenging!
I've been happily addicted to photography for the past 20 years. After much trial and error with film, the switch to digital has been a godsend. I truly enjoy every minute I spend with my 20D and beloved prime lenses. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone on this forum. :):

[DavidTO]

Hello, everyone! My name is Elizabeth, and this is my first post on the forums. I'm a high school special education teacher, yearbook advisor, and photographer. I chose to use Smugmug for web fulfillment of my youth sports, portrait, and event photography image orders, as I felt the interface was much more user friendly for potential customers.
Recently widowed, I have two sons, ages 14 and 10. Keeping up with them and my other ventures is certainly challenging!
I've been happily addicted to photography for the past 20 years. After much trial and error with film, the switch to digital has been a godsend. I truly enjoy every minute I spend with my 20D and beloved prime lenses. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone on this forum. :):


Welcome, Liza! If you were to put your smugmug URL in your profile or your signature, we could all see what you're up to!

[Liza]

Thanks, David! I think I've fixed it. Most of my work is password protected, but I do have a public gallery of macro work I've done with my new 100mm lens.

[DavidTO]

Thanks, David! I think I've fixed it. Most of my work is password protected, but I do have a public gallery of macro work I've done with my new 100mm lens.


Nice!

[nyblondie]

OK , this is my attempt at "de-lurking" .My daughter told me about dgrin about three weeks ago. I just got a new digital camera and love playing with it..someday I might get brave enough to try a challenge..You are all so talented and have good ideas.

[MyNameIsNeo]

Having no self-portrait handy, I'm introducing myself here. I haven't been lurking, but I have been on Smugmug for about 9 months now and I love it! I started getting "serious" about photography 6 years ago and just went digital last year. Most of my work has been with subjects other than people. I love cityscapes, landscapes, and wildlife. However, last year I began a concerted effort towards developing my "people skills" and I've found that I really enjoy it. You can check out my galleries here (http://dlamarhawkins.smugmug.com/).

[ryan_wedemeyer]

what?

[I Simonius]

Hi

I would delurk but i can't find out how to post a new thread

All I can see is the reply buttons

Ahhh - I tink I have sussed it - I was trying to postsa new thread in the bugs section, you can't posta new thread ina thread right? DOH!

[chandi]

Hello all,

I've been on smugmug since Jan.05, and somehow missed out on this forum so far. Glad to know that the people behind the screens are on this forum and wanted to give a thumbs up to them - smugmug's been fantastic so far :thumb (everytime I wished I had a particular feature, my wishes were answered within days - way to evolve guys!).

As for me - I am a Northern California resident. My smugmug mostly has travel memories: http://chandi.smugmug.com

I recently got a Sony R1, and am overwhelmed by the entire new world of photography opening up to me. At the moment, I LOVE playing with shallow depth of field, and I just can't get enough of it.

Enough words I guess, here's my intro pic and the EXIF: http://chandi.smugmug.com/photos/newexif.mg?ImageID=63495834 (http://chandi.smugmug.com/photos/newexif.mg?ImageID=63495834)

http://chandi.smugmug.com/photos/63495834-L-1.jpg


*EDIT* Sorry I didn't realize the thread is in sports section - I somehow was convinced this is "THE" thread to come out of lurk mode and posted what I thought was one of my better shots. And no, I don't have any sports shots (unless you consider the above snail as racing with other nearby snails :) ) Sorry again - next time I'll be more careful before vandalizing threads...

[Art Scott]

Welcome Chandi.......really nice snail :thumbmight want to move it up to nature..tho :scratch I was expecting something kida sporty :wink

Really nice site you have there....keep up the sharing

[johnterry]

How about a prize for long time posters that go lurk for awhile:D
Nice idea Andy:thumb


hello,
my name is john terry from montreal in canada i will like you to mail me on my private mail so we can talk.owovalentineuk@yahoo.com,hope to hear from you soon.
best regards

[johnterry]

Thanks, David! I think I've fixed it. Most of my work is password protected, but I do have a public gallery of macro work I've done with my new 100mm lens.



hello,
m name is john terry my father is from canada and my mum is from nigeria i am intrested in makeing friend with you so pls mail me back if you are intrested on owovalentineuk@yahoo.com hope to hear from you soon,
best regards:lust :lust

[johnterry]

Did you see this view...


hello,
1my name is john terry my father is from canada and my mother is from africa nigeria,i will like to make friend with you so mail me if you are intrested in makeing friend with me back hope to hear from you soon,..
owovalentineuk@yahoo.com my mail so mail ma back if you are intrested am realy looking forward to your reply.:lust so also tell me more about ur self ..............................i love :lust :lust :lust :lust :lust :lust :lust :lust :lust :lust :lust :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :): :): :): :): :): :): :): :): :): :): :): :): :):
http://playetyme.smugmug.com/photos/39107406-M.jpg

Officially de-lurked.

Playe
best regards
http://playetyme.smugmug.com/photos/39107406-M.jpg

Officially de-lurked.

Playe[/quote]

[HDVideo]

My name is Ed and I moved here from another photo host a few months ago. SM offers the best viewing experience and the most viewing options of any site I've found, and the support can't be matched!:thumbI'm not really a lurker, because I've only been on the forums a couple of times, but will start visiting more often. There is a wealth of information here but unfortunately, only 24 hours in a day.

I shoot mostly motorsports and here are a couple of examples.

This was one of my early attempts at photographing motorcycles on a road course.
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/47029994-M.jpg

And this was from a dirt track race just last Saturday.
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/64162529-M.jpg

If you enjoy motorsports photography, there are many more in the gallery link below. Please feel free to leave comments and/or critiques. I'm new at this stuff and still on the low end of a very high learning curve.

[chandi]

Welcome Chandi.......really nice snail :thumbmight want to move it up to nature..tho :scratch I was expecting something kida sporty :wink

Really nice site you have there....keep up the sharingThanks Scott. As for the sporty - can't you tell the snail was racing other snails around :D

Very sorry - I didn't realize that the thread is in 'sports' section. Somehow I was convinced this is 'THE' thread to come out of lurk mode and posted what I thought was one of my better shots. Sorry again for vandalizing the thread....

[Seefutlung]

Been on Smugmug for a while... but haven't participated in DG ... so I guess I'm coming out of the closet.

[Mr. 2H2O]

Ahhhh...I've been De-Lurkified!

My name is Mike and I bought a F717 6 months ago. I just wanted a cam that could take indoor shots of my kids growing up but I found when I looked through the EVF, there's a whole world out there with a fascinating perspective.

I love to take shots of people and Infrared. I really like to see how a single shot can evoke emotion or tell a story. I've taken a couple thousand pics so far and found only a couple that really grab me. I'm still learning how to view the world in rectangles...

I'm an Electrical Engineer and really love the techie stuff but have a creative side that I express through photography, music, woodworking and cooking (yep, cooking - ever seen Food Network? Lots-o-creativity there!)

I really like how you all bend toward the creative side - I really appreciate those who push my thinking and perspective.

I've tried to attach a shot from this past weekend - I wanted to compose the shot to draw your eye to my son and get an idea that he is longing to find the hidden "treasure" scattered around the yard. I didn't want a face shot because his expression would distract from the simplicity of his mission.

[Stormdancing]

Welcome to Dgrin.
I'm a Sony (F828) shooter. You'll find a few of us around here.
Jump right in and start posting and commenting.

You might want to check this thread out.
Here (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=19072&highlight=E-book)

Looks like the kids had fun hunting Easter Eggs. Mine just sat and cried.......

[digitalpins]

Hi my name is Ryan I've been a member with smugmug since December.

I have not done alot of posting here in the forums and never posted any over my images, mainly just asking questions or just commenting on great photos I've seen here.

I love to take shots/pictures of NYC or anything in the city that I see, that catches my interest.

I am a graphic designer, thats loves photography and sometimes I get to use my photos in my work, some of my photos have been published in several books I designed. I also like to show my photos to people and I have done a couple of art shows which I enjoyed.

I want to say thank you to everyone here who has helped me out with this whole website and design thing. So far my experience here has been nice and great, hope to stay with smugmug for a while.

http://digitalpins.smugmug.com/photos/65263912-S.jpg
Bigger Size (http://www.lamontphotography.com/gallery/1278659/2/65120257/Original)


http://digitalpins.smugmug.com/photos/65264297-S.jpg
Bigger Size (http://www.lamontphotography.com/gallery/1278659/2/60053018/Original)


http://www.lamontphotography.com/photos/65264553-S.jpg

http://www.lamontphotography.com/photos/65264740-S.jpg

[PiEp]

Hello all,

I was just reading the opening post of this thread and was wondering what I might have to add by posting a picture that really makes you 'feel' something. I mostly do dance photography and especially Latin American dancing produces some nice expression. Here's an example:

http://www.piep.nu/images/stories/Image/NK_Latin_2006_477_resize.jpg

I have been a latin dancer myself and pics like this give me goose bumps... how about you?

PiEp

[Andy]

Recent de-lurkers! :clap :clap WELCOME and THANKS for joining the fun :D

[SpeedyLizard]

Consider myself officially de-lurked. :):

[Vania]

for about 30 minutes:D

Hello Everyone!:wave I'm a newbie at photography, purchased the Sony H1 about a month ago and I've been picture happy since then:photo Here's a photo I'd like to share
http://vania.zoto.com/img/50/a8dd6ed24df3a0129c4025e725e75460-.jpg

Please feel free to visit my gallery @ http://vania.zoto.com/galleries

Cheers!
Vania

[JustinBrown]

Hi, fellow Dgrinners !

Dgrin has been an excellent source of information for setting up my Smugmug website, theres some really knowledgeable and helpful people around !.

I only found the forums a few weeks ago, but already I'm impressed with the people here. I hope I can contribute whenever I can

[ian408]

Welcome Vania and Justin!

[Iron Creek]

Hi All!:clap

We've been on smugmug for 1 year and 2 days under the name of Southwest Images by delibby. Effective May 1st (today) we changed our name to Iron Creek Photography. We thought the change of name was important since both my wife and myself contribute images to our web site. We've been taking images for over 30 years but just changed to "professional" since retiring from the federal government (both of us!). We now spend our time traveling the US in search of that perfect landscape or wildlife image. The more we do this the better we get.
Our gear is completely made up of Canon products (bodies and lens) We also offer “in-house” printing which is done with our Epson 4000.

Please come visit us and leave a note if you find something you like.

[claudermilk]

I'm such a noob, that I only got my account going yesterday. I've known of SmugMug for a while, but never really looked into the place much--up until this last week my self-hosted site was sufficient. An out-of-the-blue break fell into my lap and I found myself needing some way of getting prints into customers' hands easily--SmugMug fits the bill! I'm still getting my feet under me just transferring images from my older site to here, so not much to show yet, and being a picky longtime PC user, I know I'll eventually customize the snot out of my space here; so expect a bunch of noob (but well-thought-out) questions from me in the near future.

BTW, the old site is at http://64.81.80.185/photography/portfolio/

[761]

No one likes a lurker.

[David Taylor]

So...I've been lurking for more than a few months, poking around the site, and getting a feel for what's on offer.

Finally decided to jump in and get myself some of the good stuff. I'm greatly impressed by the helpful and constructive contributions of Andy and many of the other regular members.

Very happy to be here!

:thumb:thumb:thumb

[SeattleYates]

This is only my second post here (my first was about 10 minutes ago in the "Show us your mug..." thread!).

I shoot almost exclusively underwater (see www.seattleyates.smugmug.com) (http://www.seattleyates.smugmug.com%29), and I am active on several underwater photography boards (www.wetpixel.com (http://www.wetpixel.com) and www.digitaldiver.net) (http://www.digitaldiver.net%29), but I am really hoping to develop my above-water skills this coming year.

Strange as it may seem, I am somewhat intimidated by above-water photography. Allow me to explain. I've spent years learning and refining my underwater photo skills (first with SLRs, then video, then point-&-shoot digital, now with DSLRs). I still have MUCH to learn, but I'm very comfortable in that environment (I shoot in full manual mode, including manually setting/adjusting my strobes -- haven't used TTL in years).

When you're underwater, you usually see "some thing" specific to shoot (a fish or school of fish, a shark, a pretty coral, etc.). It is just a matter of applying principles of composition, lighting and exposure to get a pleasing picture of that subject (if you're lucky!).


Above water, OTOH, the number and variety of potential subjects is endless! I look at the photos on this and other photography websites, and I am in awe of people's creativity and eye for "seeing" great photographs in the "ordinary" world around them (a flower blossom, a curving staircase, etc.). Since I do not consider myself terribly creative, I look around and--although I KNOW there's cool stuff I could be shooting--I just don't feel like I "see" it! I have a brother who's an artist, and I consider many of you to be artists as well, but I'm just not sure I have a natural eye for the millions of potential subjects I pass by each day... <sigh>

Despite all that, however, I am determined to expand my photo "universe" to the above-water world in the coming year, and I look forward to learning more from all of you in the process!

[ladolcevita]

I'm a newbie Dgrinner and smugmugger! I'm Angela, a microbiologist by day. At night, I dream of becoming a fabulous photographer. :D

One of my recent favorites, taken in April in Philadelphia. A little soft, but I like it.

http://ladolcevita.smugmug.com/photos/68864084-M.jpg

[TassieD]

Names Dave, and hail from the little Island of Tasmania in Aust. Have been a member for a little while and enjoy the attitude of people here and the way in which everyone is so willing to help and give guidence.

[kdog]

Since I do not consider myself terribly creative, I look around and--although I KNOW there's cool stuff I could be shooting--I just don't feel like I "see" it! I have a brother who's an artist, and I consider many of you to be artists as well, but I'm just not sure I have a natural eye for the millions of potential subjects I pass by each day... <sigh>
Hey Bruce, nice to see you here. What you're saying rings a bell with me -- notice my "Artistically Challenged" moniker. 99% of my shots are nature shots. I think that's ok. It's all in how you look at the world I guess and what you find interesting.

I checked out your gallery and really like your recent work. I hadn't realized what depths you've gone to in your undersea photography (pun alert) hobby. Super stuff.

Cheers,
-joel

[David Taylor]

Names Dave, and hail from the little Island of Tasmania in Aust. Have been a member for a little while and enjoy the attitude of people here and the way in which everyone is so willing to help and give guidence.
Hi Dave! We are former residents of Tasmania who moved to the States 3 years ago for my career. We still retain our house in Launceston, and will probably make it back some day. Good job on the Tassie photos...they made us all homesick.:D

[TassieD]

Hi Dave! We are former residents of Tasmania who moved to the States 3 years ago for my career. We still retain our house in Launceston, and will probably make it back some day. Good job on the Tassie photos...they made us all homesick.:D

Thanks for the comments David,

Won't have changed much down here by the time you get back.

[Artur C.]

Hi All,

I figured after taking photos for several years, by my lonesome... I'd get around to seeing what others are doing.

Oh yeah... a bit about me....

Name is Art short for Artur
I'm in the Military....currently in Kuwait
I'm 28 in 2 months (looking ahead)
From Poland originally .... ie why the last name is abbreviated with just a C. but it does in fact end with the letters SKI
Hometown is Duluth, MN

Joining smugmug was like impulse shopping...found it and did it.....

My smugmug page:
http://www.north-scapes.com

[SeattleYates]

I checked out your gallery and really like your recent work. I hadn't realized what depths you've gone to in your undersea photography (pun alert) hobby. Super stuff.

Thanks, Joel! Nice to see a familiar moniker! I guess the one thing I have in common with lots of the folks here is a hobby-bordering-on-obsession relationship with photography. My emphasis just happens to be underwater. BTW, I checked out your website, and I really like some of your stuff, too - the eagles are great, and the "humping squirrels" caught my eye as well. :thumb

[Seneca]

Ok I'm new here...so I hope this post comes out. I was re-directed a couple of times, but I think I might have the hang of this posting stuff. :dunno

[b8264d]

I haven't been here in a few weeks so as punishment for forgetting about this wonderful place I will introduce myself. I am currently a government employee working at a military installation doing work I would prefer not to do. No, nothing of a scientific or experimental nature, just wish I was out earning a living as a photographer. (Though that may not pay so well.)

I am really don't have a specific genre that I want to do, though I am definately not interested in weddings, I have done a little landscape and wild life photography and though I think the images suck, friends and family keep oohing and aweing. I know their being nice, but it does sound funny. :):

I've just started, got the camera last December, and hope that my talent and abilities soon improve. I've given up on remebering anything so, you may have nudge me from time to time. LOL :D

[Ursus]

Since I just finished posting to the tech forum about the broken hit counters, I figure I may as well officially de-lurk also.

My name is Tim Tyson, and I've actually been with Smugmug for about a year and half now (though it sure seems longer). I've been upgrading cameras for the last several years, from a bare bones digital to my current beloved Canon digital Rebel. I feel like my ability and knowledge has grown by leaps and bounds, although I still have a long way to go, which makes this such a fascinating and fun hobby.

Most of my pictures come from my participation in an organization called the Society for Creative Anachronism (http://www.sca.org) (SCA).

We are, for lack of a better term, "medieval recreationists", although that is somewhat misleading, since we are more about living the "Current Middle Ages" than trying to re-create any actual historical setting.

Here's a sample pic from a recent event near Richmond, Virginia so you can get a little better idea of what we do:

http://ursus.smugmug.com/photos/73224127-M.jpg

Yeah, they are trying to hit each other with sticks (actually taped pieces of rattan). There is much, much more to the SCA than just fighting, however. It just happens to be the part I enjoy the most, especially as a photographer. :D

If you're interested in learning more, please visit the link to the SCA (we have groups all across North America, as well as Europe and Australia), and feel free to visit my site for many similar pics.

It's great to be a member of the Smugmug family (except when the hit counters are broken - sigh!), and I may start visiting these boards occasionally to show you more crazy photos.

Take care, and happy picture-taking!

[b8264d]

Since I just finished posting to the tech forum about the broken hit counters, I figure I may as well officially de-lurk also.

I had a friend when I was in the Republic of Panama that was into the SCA. Your images are pretty good. Now I'll have to look for a local group to photograph. :):

[cadman342001]

Hi there everyone,

my name is andy, I currently live in NW England, UK although I am emigrating to Oz next year.

I have interest in landscapes and macros mainly and look forward to posting some shots soon although getting the house ready to sell at the mo. but do try and get out there at least once a week.

check out my gallery for my pics:

http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/cadman342001/

comments welcome

Andy

[Eric and Helen]

Newbie here -- not a qualified lurker yet since this is my first time -- I guess I'm really a lurk virgin -- Just dropped by to see why the counters were off (I like to know how many adoring fans I have, unfortunately not as many adoring fans as some tennis pros). In any event -- I'm officially unlurking on the day I began lurking, I guess it didn't take much did it.

[gadgetlady]

[quote=I'm officially unlurking on the day I began lurking, I guess it didn't take much did it.[/quote]

Well, this comment pushed me into delurker status. I an not a virgin lurker, but haven't spent very much time on these boards, so here goes!

I just figured out how to customize my gallery and link it to my website, which is primarily a blog just now. You can find my photos at photos.writingtravel.com (http://photos.writingtravel.com)

[jthimell]

:dunno
Help! I am looking for opinions on the Nikon D200. My D70 has never skipped a beat except for 3fps which is really SLOW in sports applications. So my questions to anyone that will answer that has one, how do they like it so far? any problems? better than anticipated, etc? Thank you for letting me de-lurk.

jthimell

[jkcashin]

Well, I'm back... after over a year. Forgot my old login ID, but last time here I was asking for advice about the 20d... and got some great advice. Well, I have ordered myself a new 20d to replace my trusty Sony F717 (still love that thing... will keep it for camping and other situations where I don't want to risk my new cam)

So hopefully soon I will be able to post something of worth around here!

Jamie in Ottawa Canada

[Jeffro]

Well, I'm back... after over a year. Forgot my old login ID, but last time here I was asking for advice about the 20d... and got some great advice. Well, I have ordered myself a new 20d to replace my trusty Sony F717 (still love that thing... will keep it for camping and other situations where I don't want to risk my new cam)

So hopefully soon I will be able to post something of worth around here!

Jamie in Ottawa Canada

Welcome back, to that same old place that you laughed about.

Well the names have all changed since you hung around,
But those dreams have remained and they're turned around.

Who'd have thought they'd lead ya (Who'd have thought they'd lead ya)
Here where we need ya (Here where we need ya)

Yeah we tease him a lot cause we've hot him on the spot, welcome back,
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back. :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

[jkcashin]

Welcome back, to that same old place that you laughed about.

Well the names have all changed since you hung around,
But those dreams have remained and they're turned around.

Who'd have thought they'd lead ya (Who'd have thought they'd lead ya)
Here where we need ya (Here where we need ya)

Yeah we tease him a lot cause we've hot him on the spot, welcome back,
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back. :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl You just made me laugh.. about an hour after someone else told me one of my pictures sucked... Thanks, I needed it!

BTW, here's the picture that sucks:

http://cashin.homedns.org/albums/Dyno2006/DSC07127.sized.jpg

Jamie

[Jeffro]

The word sucks is a bit harsh, kind of like the word hate. Glad you laughed, your shot is on track with the latest challenge..:wink I like how the brake calliper shows through the BLUR of the wheel.:thumb

[DavidTO]

The word sucks is a bit harsh, kind of like the word hate. Glad you laughed, your shot is on track with the latest challenge..:wink I like how the brake calliper shows through the BLUR of the wheel.:thumb


From the movie Barfly:

Wanda: I hate people. Do you hate people?
Henry: I don't hate people. I just like it a lot better when they're not around.

or

Wanda: I hate the police, don't you?
Henry: I don't know, but I seem to feel better when they're not around.

[jkcashin]

The word sucks is a bit harsh, kind of like the word hate. Glad you laughed, your shot is on track with the latest challenge..:wink I like how the brake calliper shows through the BLUR of the wheel.:thumb
Cool.. thanks! I haven't checked out the challenges yet... may have to wander over there too. Anyway, thanks for making me feel welcome.

jamie

[irenelucier]

Hi everyone... I've really got to hand it to the people who maintain this forum, I've never before seen real help given so freely.

I've been signed up with dgrin for just over a week now, mostly just reading up on the customization ... again can I just say "wow" to the house pros. :clap

So far things have been going OK, I am *not* HTML, Java, CSS savy, more of a copy, paste & modify kind of girl. So I've been getting a little braver and trying more each day. I finally got to the point where I am going to have to ask for help (in a more appropriate thread) getting the slide show set up on my homepage. :confused

Anyway... I look forward to learning and helping out in anyway than I can.

[PhotoDaner]

Hello everyone!

Came across the site and I love all the information on this site. I'm learning so much new stuff!

[Andy]

Hello everyone!

Came across the site and I love all the information on this site. I'm learning so much new stuff!
:wave welcome :D

[allensphoto]

well i could not help myself anymore .. i have really enjoyed lurking .. but i am really looking forward to sharing and participating.
thanks for having me..
curtis

[tbcass]

:clapHello everybody. I've been a serious amature photographer for almost 40 years. I hope I can contribute something useful.

[Andy]

:clapHello everybody. I've been a serious amature photographer for almost 40 years. I hope I can contribute something useful.
:wave Welcome, TB!!!

[truth]

I like to lurk.

http://warchild13.com/images/images/Being_There.jpg

[crow]

hi
new to forum, although i've lurked a few times (he he he).
i've had a smug site for a couple of years.

hope to learn and contribute from y'all/to y'all.:D

[ian408]

Welcome Crow. We look forward to your contributions!

[Charla]

Well, I've been lurking for a couple of days now and I figure I may as well throw my hat in the ring. Since this thread is in the sports forum I'll start off with an appropriate shot. :D

Charla

[ian408]

Welcome!

[Springer]

Joepaich@aol.com
Springer

[Milan]

Although I have joined this great place in March 2005, I was lurking in the digital forest ntil now. So I'm veteran lurker then I guess. :):

I'm a regural visitor to this :thumb place and hope I'll be able to (meaningfully) contribute, from time to time.

Anyway. Hi Everybody!

[wmrogers]

OK, here's my first post and I'll admit I've been lurking for about a month before signing on recently.

I've been a "point and shoot" guy all my life. You know the type, the guy who always has the camera, but never really learned how to take a good photograph. Well that has begun to change... I've invested in a Nikon D70 and have begun taking my picture taking a little more seriously. Signing onto this forum is but one step I am taking in this direction.

I have also begun building a smugmug site. I'm still on the trail offer period, but will consumate the partnership very soon. If you would like to take a quick look, here is the address:

http://wmrogers.smugmug.com/

Some of the pictures on the site are simply old snapshots i've scanned and stored for posterity, some I have taken with old point and shoot cameras, and a few are my first attempts to take good pictures. I have a lot to learn, so be gentle - but constructive critism is always welcomed!

I take photographs to document a lot of things in my work and hobbies, so the volume of pictures to be stored will be significant. I do not plan to "sell" my pictures, but because I shoot at a lot of construction industry and off-roading "events" where people may like a copy of what I have taken, this may change. I am considering the "Power Users" account due to the volume, and upgrading to "Professional" if and when i decided to market anything I do for sale.

[Awais Yaqub]

Welcome to the forum keep posting
you have some very cute kids in gallery :lust

[wxwax]

Hiya Milan, hiya Mr. Rogers. :wave :lol3

[glayzer]

I'm not much on forum posting, but love to use them to solve my problems. Thanks for making it easier to understand the wysiwyg world of smugmug.
http://photogallery.airdd.com

[theNOIZ]

This is my official de-lurk post.

I want to start out by saying thanks to Digital Grin users’ feedback on the Sony A100 DSLR. I believe your comments have helped me make a decision for the better. The new Canon Rebel XTi looks like an awesome camera. Now I just need to sell my well-loved Sony DSC-F717, my pride and joy for the past three years.

Utah DGrinners: I’d like to take some photography classes here in Northern Utah (Salt Lake City to Ogden area) and don’t know where to start looking. Even though I’ve been shooting digital photos for seven years, I’d like to start out with the basic concepts. Anyone have a suggestion? What about online courses?

[NWMavica]

Hi, Folks - from the cool NW
I was attracted here by IR photos using "my favorite", a Sony Mavica CD500.
I've had the inclination to shoot only a few pics with my R72 filter, and IR looks do-able.
My background is in bee research, both lab and field, and spent most of my life in Arizona. Sure is cooler up here!
I've been a photographer, amateur and job-related, for eons, and have a closetfull of old cameras that take extinct film sizes.
- Old John

[docnesh]

Hello everyone,

I generally don't post to forums, I signed up here because of a reference to dgrin in my smugmug messges about a system upgrade. I surfed over and sure enough I found the answer to a question I've had for months about RSS feeds of my smugmug galleries. I was impressed with how knowledgable and courteous this community is and have decided to become a part of it.

I discovered digital SLR photography about 2 or 3 years ago and have been enjoying it ever since. I am always open to advice and feedback on how to improve my pictures. As such I would like to share my galleries, http://jeffnesh.smugmug.com. Any insights you guys have on some of the wildlife and landscape photos in my "Alaskan Honeymoon" gallery would be greatly appreciated.

All the best, I look forward to participating in future discussions. Thanks.

--Jeff

[FrankieAng]

Hello Everyone,

I have been a member of DGrin for a couple of months and am enjoying the many benefits of the website. I am a career firefighter/paramedic and plan to retire with over thirty years of service in two years. I plan to supplement my retirement income through sports action photography. I current shoot sports action at two local high schools and some youth sports clubs. I have been interested in photography for about 33 years and have become most interested in shooting sports action over the past five years. I have plenty to learn and I look forward to learning alot right here at DGrin. If any Chicago-area members or other members traveling to the Chicago area would be interested in a shoot or just a cup of coffee and chat...please let me know. I have shot a couple of times with Nick (Gluwater) and have enjoyed his company very much. Thanks in advance for welcoming me among you and for teaching me how to shoot better. I hope that I can offer some assistance to you in the future as well.

[mlk19569]

Hi all. I'm just starting my fledgling photo gallery and am jumping in with both feet. I hope to be able to rely on the considerable knowledge base here for both artistic advice and business advice.

I've been taking pictures since I was old enough to hold a camera. I've always hesitated becoming a "professional" because I thought it would kill my love of photography, but with the internet I think I can keep a happy balance.

Meredith

[Mickey57]

Hi all:
I have been lurkiing around these pages for quite some time. That sounds so awful. My gallery has been up and running for a while, but I must admit that posting pictures here seems a little bit intimidating. There are so many wonderful photographers with amazing pictures. As a lurker I have learned a lot about digital imaging, but it is time to come out of the lurker closet.
Once I learn how to post pictures properly I will give it a go......maybe even in the whipping post.
This thread is a really great idea!

Dan
mickey57

[gus]

Welcome to all the new D/grinners. Please dont be shy & jump right into the mosh pit.

[SpeshulEd]

:scratch

was this always in the sports forum?

[ian408]

:scratch

was this always in the sports forum?

Yup.

[SpeshulEd]

Yup.

Ha, I never noticed until last night.

*shrug*

Oh well, I'm already de-lurked.

[MAQ]

Just starting out in DGrin. Have decided to leave the safety of lurking.
I shoot mostly sports , but have to admit am curious why this would be located in sports?:dunno

[Snuffles]

This is my first post to the forum too. I love my camera (Nikon D50) but don't know how to use it properly to get the most from it. Next month I'm booked into a basic course so hopefully will be on my way to taking some great photos.

I could just sit and look for ages at some of the photos I've seen posted to this forum and hope to one day be posting ones that I've taken. I have already picked up valuable tips and advice while lurking.

Snuffles

[hodad66]

Just stopped by to say Hi! I was following a thread on Flickr which
was discussing lab color. I'm glad to find another venue where I
can learn. Happy to be de-lurked...... :clap

http://www.pbase.com/hodad66/image/66470780/medium.jpg

[flaco]

Hey,

I was just uploading some photos and marveling at how well it works.

I'm a huge smugmug fan, terrible with the camera. Flaco
http://Flaco.smugmug.com/photos/96559809-S.jpg

[indiegirl]

I just discovered this forum and am very excited to poke around. I have been with Smugmug for just over a year and LOVE it.

I'm a freelance photographer and my day-job is mom to 3 kids as well as Education Director for a professional theatre. They just hired me to do all of their show shots and while I'm stoked by their vote of confidence, I need to work on my theatre-lighting skills big time.

My dad is a professional photographer and my main source of inspiration. I think I finally talked him into a smugmug account :barb

[Turnbill]

Hi,

I'm new to DG, though I've been on the DPReview and Fred Miranda forums for a while. I discovered DG when someone on FM recently posted a link to a post by Rutt on Don Margulis LAB color book. It's a great thread and I was really impressed with the site.

I've been "doing" photography for about 30 years, starting with an old Canon AE-1 and switching to digital about four years ago. I've been upgrading my digital equipment almost annually, but think I've reached the pinacle with the 5D, which I purchased a few months ago (of course, there's always new lenses).

Anyway, looking forward to learning some new techniques here and to posting some pictures for comments and critque.

Bill

[Andy]

Hi,

I'm new to DG, though I've been on the DPReview and Fred Miranda forums for a while. I discovered DG when someone on FM recently posted a link to a post by Rutt on Don Margulis LAB color book. It's a great thread and I was really impressed with the site.

I've been "doing" photography for about 30 years, starting with an old Canon AE-1 and switching to digital about four years ago. I've been upgrading my digital equipment almost annually, but think I've reached the pinacle with the 5D, which I purchased a few months ago (of course, there's always new lenses).

Anyway, looking forward to learning some new techniques here and to posting some pictures for comments and critque.

Bill

w00t :wave welcome, Bill!

[mccaf]

I may as well start here! I could use a free year!

[Kelvins]

Heh, it is good to finally get set-up. I have been with smugmug since Christmas '05. Just been to busy at work to get this all up and working.

I could use some help shrinking down my avatar, could anyone point me to a link or recommend the best program to sneak it through?

[padu]

Heh, it is good to finally get set-up. I have been with smugmug since Christmas '05. Just been to busy at work to get this all up and working.

I could use some help shrinking down my avatar, could anyone point me to a link or recommend the best program to sneak it through?

Hey Kelvins,

Besides shrinking the avatar, what about writing with a text color other than blue :thumb, I was having a real hard time trying to read it until I remember to select (and invert colors) it.

Photoshop (or similar) should do a good job resizing your avatar...

Cheers

Ow... by the way, I think I'm still considered a noob here, so what's up everybody! I'm loving here (and smugmug) so far! (not sure if my boss is:D )

[bigfredtn]

Its time for me to de-lurk myself. I like this site already. It's very easy to upload photos to this site.

[MrXpress]

I just registered with Smugmug and now dgrin. I participate in DPChallenge and post a lot in DPReview forums, but this is my first 'real' online photo album. So far, I definitely like what I see, and this seems to be a great community and a very well-run site in smugmug. Maybe one day I'll start posting more, but I'm still quite new to all this so I'll probably lay low for a while.

[Urbanito]

[I just joined Dgrin and am a member of Smugmug.
Regards.)quote=Andy]we're giving away a one-year subscription to smugmug (basic account) to the best n00b contributor to dgrin. if you already have a smugmug account, i'll give an amazon gift certificate :deal

so lurkers - de-lurk yourselves, and start posting and contributing. it's easy to contribute in shots - tell the poster how you feel, you don't have to feel obligated to do a full critique (although there's a sticky in the challenge thread on how to critique) ... if all you can muster is "nice shot" well, that's okay too. but you can also tell the photographer how the shot makes you feel ...

in the other forums, contribute if you can answer a question - or if you notice something on page 2 or 3, and no replies, give it a courtesy bump so that others who may know the answer, will see it!

the mods will make nomination and we'll give away the prize in a month - and if this program works, we'll keep it up :thumb[/quote]

[moorephoto]

Hello SmugMug Community!

I'm building my site here and braving the customization options even though I've always deferred that sort of thing to my highly skilled Web Developer friends.

Why? Cause I was gonna go with LiveBooks.com, but decided to try out SmugMug and see if I can take advantage of their value pricing and customization options! Only time will tell. I decided that if I am unable to make SmugMug meet my professional needs, then I can always use it for my friends and family photo sharing needs.

So far, I find the entire SmugMug team very friendly and helpful. I'm going to need their expertise in order to tweak my site just right, but I'm braced for the work!

Thanks for hosting such a very cool website and I look forward to learning only what I need to about coding so I can focus on my imagery instead.

Lorene in Texas

[Terry66]

Hey everyone...I am semi-"de-lurking". I joined about 3 months ago but have been really busy over the summer, so I haven't been able to participate as much as I would have liked. I figured I would officially delurk and introduce myself.

I am a free-lance motorsports photographer from the Midwest (Ohio). www.watsonfx.com (http://www.watsonfx.com) I spend the spring and summer shooting everything from Superbikes to sprint cars to F1. During the winters, I seem to focus my "sports" photography toward my kid's hockey team. I am also an avid nature/wildlife photographer. I try to get down to the Everglades each spring to shoot.

Recently I finished up my motorsports season with the AMA Superbike Championships. I posted some of the images and got great feedback. Here is the link if you want to check it out.

http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=44034

With that, I'll share one of my favorite shots from this past season...Thanks!

http://www.watsonfx.com/fernando.jpg

[cricket07]

I have the bug.. the digital photography bug! The more I read, the more I shoot, the better I become. I have seen some amazing shots, talent and met some really nice people in the 4 years I have been playing around with this medium. Looking forward to being a part of this community! :thumb
Christine

we're giving away a one-year subscription to smugmug (basic account) to the best n00b contributor to dgrin. if you already have a smugmug account, i'll give an amazon gift certificate :deal

so lurkers - de-lurk yourselves, and start posting and contributing. it's easy to contribute in shots - tell the poster how you feel, you don't have to feel obligated to do a full critique (although there's a sticky in the challenge thread on how to critique) ... if all you can muster is "nice shot" well, that's okay too. but you can also tell the photographer how the shot makes you feel ...

in the other forums, contribute if you can answer a question - or if you notice something on page 2 or 3, and no replies, give it a courtesy bump so that others who may know the answer, will see it!

the mods will make nomination and we'll give away the prize in a month - and if this program works, we'll keep it up :thumb

[Steve Cavigliano]

Welcome Terry and Christine :wave :wave

Nice shot Terry :thumb :thumb There are quite a few motorsports shooters who post here. Glad to have you aboard :D


Christine, we've all got da fever :rofl You have a great philosophy :thumb and we'd love to see you post some pics :barb


Steve

[cricket07]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/clickit07/2005_0526_130938AA.jpgI have the bug.. the digital photography bug! The more I read, the more I shoot, the better I become. I have seen some amazing shots, talent and met some really nice people in the 4 years I have been playing around with this medium. Looking forward to being a part of this community! :thumb
Christine

[henchcliffe]

Greetings, de-lurking here.

I have used smugmug for close to a year.
My galleries are at:
http://henchcliffe.smugmug.com

My page is mostly a travelogue as I am rather an inexperienced snapshotter.

Enjoy!
CMH
http://henchcliffe.smugmug.com/photos/60377337-M.jpg

[jsedlak]

just found this post. been de-lurking quite extensively!

I have my own galleries and have not decided what account type I want at smug mug or if I want one at all. :(

[Driver72]

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/104035872-M.jpg

First post...let's hear it. :dunno

[Driver72]

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/104035872-M.jpg

First post...let's hear it. :dunno

Already messed up, should have posted in Wildlife I guess.

[rosselliot]

how does one know if they're a newbie?

- rE

[wmstumme]

Trying to figure out my way around this site. Got a Canon Digital Rebel about two years ago and have been snapping away like crazy since then. Just have a cheap Quantaray 100-300mm zoom, but I'm trying to get as much out of it as possible.

Attached (hopefully) is about my favorite shot. Not sure how it will display in this thread--as it's been reduced a good bit.

Appreciate any comments or suggestions.

Thanks

Will

[rosselliot]

I don't think the idea was to post your photos or information on here, was it? like...just participate in the threads in the other forums and the mods will see that you've been trying.....

[AwfulKnawful]

De-lurking here.
Another from Australia.
I shoot with a D50, but received my new D200 this week.
Looking forward to posting some pic's and getting some honest C & C.
Favourite lens' (atm) are my 70-200vr :bow and 11-18 sp-af.

:ivar

[gus]

De-lurking here.
Another from Australia.
I shoot with a D50, but received my new D200 this week.
Looking forward to posting some pic's and getting some honest C & C.
Favourite lens' (atm) are my 70-200vr :bow and 11-18 sp-af.

:ivar
G'day awfulknawful...getting to be a few of us here now. Please feel welcome & join right in mate.

[El Kiwi]

Hi all,

Just found this forum the other day, it looks excellent! I've been a happy snapper for 3-4 years now, but about 6 months ago I took the plunge and got a 350D, and I'm still learning how to use it properly. Looks like a great forum, I look forward to receiving advice (and giving it when I learn some more!)

Cheers,
Colin

[Jilly2]

Ok... Time to delurk! Delurk finished :lol3
:dgrin

[Stv]

Lifetime Minolta user .................

I've said enough already!:rolleyes

Stv

[Andy]

welcome guys :barb

[winterhk]

Howdy Everyone. Just joined up here. I'm an avid ADVrider (http://www.advrider.com) which is how I discovered Smugmug and Dgrin. Lots of good stuff here. I used to shoot alot of medium and large format film stuff, but shoot mostly digital now. Really haven't made any good images yet digitally, but I'm learning more about processing software (to add to my CS/2) and lens availability for my Rebel XT.

Anyway, just hought I'd say hi! :wave Guess I'll post a pic too since this is a photog site!

A film exhibition:

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/21002343-M.jpg

& some published, though not very good, digital work:

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/95745348-M.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/95695777-M.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/95695782-M.jpg

[Steve Cavigliano]

Hullo winterhk :wave

Welcome to Dgrin. We don't have a Jo Mama, but the forums can be pretty entertaining nonetheless :lol3

Please feel free to post additional shots in the appropriate forum(s). This thread doesn't get much traffic and your photos deserve more attention than they will garner in this thread :thumb

Steve

[Davart]

Just found this site an hour or so ago....and it feels quite comfortable. :rofl I'm at work and don't have many photos with me, but let me see what I can dig up.

I'm not sure how things work around here yet, but if the image I just uploaded appears it was taken on Mayne Island, B.C. at Bennett Bay. The rock detail and the position of the logs kind of reminded me of a heavily camouflaged military vehicle or something....

[John™]

I took you seriously over on ADVRider and figured I'd drop by.

Here's my submission. Too bad I didn't get the sun over the hand on the statue instead of under it, but I couldn't see!

http://johntm.smugmug.com/photos/115168430-M.jpg

[JWilbur26]

Hi All. This is just a larger version of my avatar. This is the first shot that I really like since taking up photography a short time ago. This little guy was partying at our house in Key West. Any comments and critiques are greatly appreciated

http://sunshinestatephotography.smugmug.com/photos/115426643-L.jpg

http://lh5.google.com/image/jonathan.wilbur/RXceQKWNTcI/AAAAAAAAANw/KTYhOnYnvbk/iguana2.jpg?imgmax=912

[krisbphoto]

I'm new to the forum, and I just got my SmugMug site up as well!

krisbphoto.smugmug.com
I'm always open to C&C and other's post processing of my images.

Lincoln Memorial Circle, Washington, DC

http://krisbphoto.smugmug.com/photos/115278029-L.jpg


Duck on the National Mall pond
http://krisbphoto.smugmug.com/photos/115280654-L.jpg

[shoeless]

Happy new year all!

I received a Canon 30D for Christmas and happened upon this site while looking for ways to get started. Nice site; I think it will be a great tool for my new hobby in this new year.

Thanks to all the contributors here, I hope to de-mystify as I de-lurk! :thumb

[simple4fun]

I was directed to this site. I am an amateur. Trying to figure out what this site is about. I can't seem to acess it properly.

[gus]

I was directed to this site. I am an amateur. Trying to figure out what this site is about. I can't seem to acess it properly.

G'day all newbie...simple4fun what is it that you are having difficulty with re: access ?

[Hanny]

Probably too late for this, but since I'm new here, I'll have a go at it.

Here's one I think I'll call "Nice Try."


http://hanafin.smugmug.com/photos/121232147-L-1.jpg

Whaddya think?

[tagcaver]

Hello! I just registered for Digital Grin in the past hour. I just opened my smugmug account over the holidays.

I'm just an amateur photographer. Over the years I've gradually improved my cameras from point and shoot, to 35 mm prosumer, then a Canon G1, and now a Canon E350 XT. I've started to order lenses for the camera, but so far cannot afford the ultimate "L" lens.

I was a long time caver so lots of my older photos are shot in caves. With no light but a flash these photos are difficult to make but worth the effort. Unfortanately, all of those photos are on 35mm slides and film so I'm having to scan them in, touch them up with Paintshop Pro, then upload them to smugmug. That takes time.

Nowadays I mostly run. I ran a marathon last month. I'm running a 50K trail run in mountains the last weekend this month. I work at NASA. I have a wife and 3 kids.

Tom

[Jeffro]

Welcome delurkers! There's plenty of room, so start postin' pic's! :thumb

[Capt.Anthony]

I have had my site up for awhile but am now here to Delurk myself and start the Dgrin experience, I have found this site to be of great help.

Anthony

[Jimbojack]

Hello Everyone. I found out about this site from another forum, lurked around for a while and finaly registered recently. I'm looking forward to becoming a part of this community. :thumb