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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 5:31 pm Post subject: Better late than never
Been lurking (and a bit od posting) for a while now. I ran into this site from a MySpace reference.
I live in SE Minnesota (USA). I am a 56 year old computer geek. Not retired... just tired.
I have a Canon Rebel Ti. I sold (gave away) the kit lens with a Rebel G that I sold. I use a nice Canon 50mm and a Tamron 70-300.
I have found out a few truths about myself since I started taking photos.
1. I cannot hold a Tamron 70-300mm steady. I HAVE to use a tripod (or, if I'm lucky, my monopod).
2. I am quite impressed with how my brain can ignore all the distracting stuff when I take the photo, only to have them reappear when the film is developed. I am familiar with the cloning tool
3. I have developed a tendency to look at everything (and everyone) as a photo. How would this look? What settings would I use? I have been accused of "staring". I try to explain that I am just "setting up the photo". Sometimes they understand, sometimes I just get funny looks.
4. My pockets may be deep, but my arms are short.
I am hoping to get a Nikon D40 or a Canon 350D by year end. I have a new granddaughter coming in August and I may go broke buying & developing film.
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:18 pm Post subject: Re: Better late than never
pasvorto wrote:
2. I am quite impressed with how my brain can ignore all the distracting stuff when I take the photo, only to have them reappear when the film is developed.
So, if I get a digital, my 70-300 will actually be a 100-450? That would be much nicer for bird photos.
As for MySpace. When I first saw the "advert" for this place, I was a bit "yeah, right, whatever". I find most URL references in MySpace tend to be teenage BS. However, since being here a while and seeing the caliber of folks on the site, I am more than happy to recommend it anyone.
I would say a get together somewhere in the middle would be nice, but I can't swim
nice of you to join us, i think you'll get along fine here. love the intro. _________________ The sun cannot set,
Because you are not here,
To see it,
The day cannot end,
It can't be right,
That night will come,
Without you.
Top intro and welcome. I must say I am falling in love with my Tamron 70-300mm a little more each day, even if the bloody thing keeps moving even if I am holding it still. _________________
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