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p.2 #1 · Don't be afraid to post photos!

great thread, chuck-i don't know that i'd consider myself "established" but here are a few i shot within months of owning my first digital camera (little over two years ago)-these are naked images right out of camera without any post work to expose the mistakes i made as i was learning-i'd also like to see the earlier work of other photogs in here

daniel

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Aug 29, 2008 at 04:14 AM

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p.2 #2 · Don't be afraid to post photos!

karl - i'm not familiar with your work, but i have to admit, i dig the stuff you posted! so if you grew from there...i gotta check it out!

jerren - thanks for your kind words! you were one of the guys i was thinking of when i posted this thread! i remember a few of the shots you just posted from 'back in the day'. for those of you who do not know, check out his recent stuff... he just shot cedric the entertainer! thanks for participating!

RT - thanks for posting!

Ryan - for those of you who dont know, just check out his website... isnt it amazing to see the progress?? and I dont know how you feel, but i still feel like i have a LONNNGGG way to go... the journey continues!

T bone - thats a pretty cool shot! like the repeating pattern!

daniel - those look similar to some of my early stuff!

Aug 29, 2008 at 01:55 PM

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p.2 #3 · Don't be afraid to post photos!

Canerino, This is a good subject as I found out when I posted on here for the first time with the girls on the RR tracks, but being a hardened W&N photographer I just would look at the persons web site and see just what they are displaying that would make them a good critic. I would urge all to try and if you have a web site make sure you place a profile so people can get a feel for you and your work. Me, I am and always have been big on the environment and our wildlife here in the US and my profile is on my web if you care to look. ( www.loubuscher.com ) + a flicker account with a link on the bottom of my home page where I store many sets of events I have taken for the State of New York and myself. If I was to post a first time photo it would be from my Argus C3 and Kodak-Chrome slide film.
Lou
PS I need to update my profile as I have retired from the eagle monitoring part as my age and health make it a bit tough.

Aug 29, 2008 at 02:24 PM

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p.2 #4 · Don't be afraid to post photos!

Matt Philbin wrote:
^^ All rules and best practices aside (those are for others to judge), that is a fantastic photograph!

Thanks Matt!

I posted this one earlier, but in this thread I thought it would fit too!

RT.

Aug 29, 2008 at 02:31 PM

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p.2 #5 · Don't be afraid to post photos!

Probably should have a NWS tag in the title.

Aug 29, 2008 at 03:13 PM

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p.2 #6 · Don't be afraid to post photos!

Actually I found it the opposite... I post the odd pictures hoping for harsh C&C, but rarely get any? Still, Love this forum and learn from others posted pictures and comments.

Aug 29, 2008 at 03:16 PM

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unblinkable wrote:
Probably should have a NWS tag in the title.

I had wondered why you were saying this. And I went back to page one. Wow, I must have veiwed this thread a dozen times and didn't notice this.

Aug 29, 2008 at 03:25 PM

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canerino wrote:

Ryan - for those of you who dont know, just check out his website... isnt it amazing to see the progress?? and I dont know how you feel, but i still feel like i have a LONNNGGG way to go... the journey continues!

I definitely think I still have a long ways to go! The last year has been great for me as far as refining my style and vision, and making sure my technical skills are honed. I think the day you stop learning is the day you fail. In 15 years when I turn 40, I want to be able to look back and know that I got better and better with the passing years, and that I never stopped pushing.

It's all about the adventure.

Aug 29, 2008 at 04:30 PM

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canerino wrote:
karl - i'm not familiar with your work, but i have to admit, i dig the stuff you posted! so if you grew from there...i gotta check it out!

Thanks for the kind words, canerino, but even though I did 1 year in university of a 4 year degree course in photography (1976-77), my career path turned 180 degrees from the arts. I have only recently rediscovered my dormant passion for image making after many decades of absence. I'm learning all over again.

But never mind that... ;-)

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Aug 30, 2008 at 12:36 AM

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Great thread Canerino. I love your work as you know. Here a few from me. First digi cam was a 20D. Still have it as a matter of fact. Don't shoot with it much anymore though. You can definately learn a lot and grow by participating here at FM.

Some of my first images

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And around a year or so later.

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And within this last year.

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I'm still learning and growing.

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Aug 30, 2008 at 01:11 AM

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H20 ... I've been thinking of a Newfie or a Mastiff for my next dog. You're making me want a Newf with those pics

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Keep 'em coming people! Understanding where you came from is a great way to make progress.

Aug 30, 2008 at 08:35 AM

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Small hijack. Ryan, Newfs are a wonderful breed! Not sure how familiar you are with the breed so I wanted to mention that they are a lot of dog, not just in size, but also in grooming requirements and vet costs. They drool a lot and They shed alot. Alot, alot, alot. Then they go and blow coat on ya twice a year. Drool and hair will be everywhere all of the time. You sweep, vacum, mop and wash walls and other standing objects alot with a newf. They are a water dog and most everyone of them is nutz about it ha! They are a people dog and don't do well kept separated on a regular basis. They are indeed gentle giants, but they need some training and good rearing to help them get there. And some can have temperament issues. Choose a good breeder that can show proof of health clearances and the like as well as good breeding practices. A good place to start to learn more is the NCA - Newfoudland Club of America. And also a regional club. If you are in or close to Michigan, this spring the National Specialty will be held there. A sea of Newfs for one week.

Newfs are a lot of work, but they are one of the most magnificent breeds one can befriend. And one that if bred well for health, has the hallmark temperament, and the proper coat and kept intact (males) are not a bad keep if you establish a regular grooming routine. They truly are an amazing breed. I currently have two males, Baxter and Bartlett. My buddies.

Aug 31, 2008 at 03:34 AM

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RyanFlynn wrote:
Oh man, looking at my stuff when I got my first "real" camera (300D) is soooo funny/embarrassing. But it's cool, too. I'll see what I can dig up from then ... had to be about 5 years ago when I got it.

Great thread, though, Chuck. I didn't even like to take pics of people for the LONGEST time. Now I love it and rarely shoot anything else. Progress and growth are amazing things, and I'm thankful for all the pushes and inspiration I got from other people, and all the info I got from forums ... really helped get me to where I am today.

This sounds so much like me so I have posted my first images in this forum

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/682714

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Aug 31, 2008 at 09:35 AM

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karl_yyz wrote:
canerino wrote:
karl - i'm not familiar with your work, but i have to admit, i dig the stuff you posted! so if you grew from there...i gotta check it out!

Thanks for the kind words, canerino, but even though I did 1 year in university of a 4 year degree course in photography (1976-77), my career path turned 180 degrees from the arts. I have only recently rediscovered my dormant passion for image making after many decades of absence. I'm learning all over again.

But never mind that... ;-)

Two more people shots from the past:
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Love these two shots, really do

Aug 31, 2008 at 04:18 PM

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Mark,

I'm a big fan of your images from Africa, your words mean a lot to me.

Aug 31, 2008 at 06:06 PM

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timhpark wrote:
Excellent post, Chuck! When I first came here to FM, I was in awe of so many photos and photogs. Being a perfectionist by nature, I was never fully satisfied with my photos, so I just admired everyone else's work. I played it safe by not posting, but looking back now, I wish I had. A few months ago, I decided that I would take a much more active role, and I'm so glad I did! Now I just wish there were more hours in a day!

Tim

I'm so glad to hear someone else feels this way! I too am a perfectionist, and can spend hours on a photo that I think I love, then post it here and the smallest critique sends me cringing. As stated above, I have to get past that and really try to "hear" what folks are trying to tell me about my work.

Love the forums though, there is just SO much to see and learn and I also wish for more hours in the day (or fewer days to work in my real job and more days to spend on my very serious hobby).

Jo

Aug 31, 2008 at 09:22 PM

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What a shame this thread didn't take off.

Sep 02, 2008 at 04:43 PM

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i agree jerren. but i am super encouraged to see so many 'first posts' coming about...several even reference this thread! so thats cool!

BUT, I still want to see some early work!

So I am calling some MFers out...i mean FMers out!

Braeden, I remember your early posts...now you rock.

Tmronin, you are a rockstar...show your early stuff!

Frank, the lighting guru, surely you werent born with a camera and strobes in hand?

Mark Pelleteir, master of natural light...sure you are busy saving the world, but surely you could find time to dig up some early work?

Timhpark, early stuff please!

Pfiltz...your senior portraits are awesome...were they always?

Serg, i know you started like yesterday, but how about some images from when you first picked up a camera? I know you work your ass off at getting better, so show us all where you came from.

liamh, come on you ol' brit.

ryan hawthorne...where you at?

and to all the other rockin photogs...show the newbs your early stuff to let them all know we all sucked at one point.

Sep 03, 2008 at 12:53 AM

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Spyros D wrote:
Chuck, thank you for this.

I owe a lot to this community of photographers. Like others, I feel I have learned an incredible amount, from experienced professionals and amateurs alike. I too really would encourage all those lurkers afraid to post to take that step. It's damn scary, and can be a crushing experience, but it's for the most part very constructive.

I started taking photography more seriously at the beginning of 2007, when I discovered what a wonderful respite to a blinkered and stressful professional life. At the time I was living in Nairobi, Kenya and desperately wanted to find a photography school or club. Unfortunately these do not exist in Kenya, so I took several betterphoto on-line courses. What a waste of time and some very serious money!

I then posted my first photos, got squashed, and went into a brief depression. Funny thing is, I woke up the next day with an impulse to take more photos, and show all of you that maybe I could do a bit better. I started a project to document the elections and then violent crisis in Kenya, regularly posting to this forum. I was amazed and deeply grateful for the constructive criticism, which helped me improve every aspect of my skills. Two things above all I like the best:

1. A lot of people remembered me, and commented on my progress over time, while at the same time pointing out the room for improvement. This has been extremely useful and given me incredibly useful feedback - both from professionals and amateurs, who shared with me gut-felt impressions and with whom I was able to connect in this learning experience.

2. I was taking photos in the middle of a violent and disturbing chapter of Kenyan history, which was emotionally and physically risky. I did it because I wanted, in my own clumsy way, to help put out the story of what was happening. What kept me going and returning every day were the deeply moving words of encouragement and support from FM members - they made me feel it was worthwhile in more ways than one.

I've since moved from Nairobi and am now in the Democratic Republic of Congo. I'm in something of a 7 day a week job so it's difficult to dedicate time to photography, but I'm starting to develop a concept for a project that I hope to start soon. I look at the camera on the edge of my desk every day. You can bet I'll be posting here again.

So that's my story - please post!!!

All the best, Spyros

@Spyros
I am quite looking forward to seeing some posts from DCR.
Also working, living and photographic conditions as compared to Kenya.
Where you are - must be something of an undiscovered country
And tremendous photographic opportunity

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Sep 04, 2008 at 11:08 AM

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freespirit wrote:

@Spyros
I am quite looking forward to seeing some posts from DCR.
Also working, living and photographic conditions as compared to Kenya.
Where you are - must be something of an undiscovered country
And tremendous photographic opportunity

Thanks freespirit. I definitely hope to post soon. I've taken a small step forward and found a fixer who can show me around. I'm going to have to be very careful and selective, as this not a place where you wander about with a DSLR - I think i would last for a about five minutes. That said, Congo is going to be very interesting - rebels all over the place, an active volcano on the horizon, and the most amazingly beautiful countryside I have ever seen. All the best, Spyros

Sep 04, 2008 at 07:43 PM

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Self Port (..I'm an artist..?)

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Taken with a Canon A70 when it first came out..when was that?

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Sep 04, 2008 at 08:48 PM

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K... so yall wanna see my first post on OSP. Get ready its ammazing... lol. I did however realized that I liked my sun shots even then... so here we go.

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Oh yeah got my sun! I seriously thought this was the bomb

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So whats my advice? Figure out what / how you want to shoot and don't stop shooting. Shooting more and more is the only way to get better. And ya know posting them on occasion to get some critique is probably a good idea too

. But remember to take it with a grain of salt. Anyways there is the very early me awesome huh?? lol....

Sep 04, 2008 at 11:54 PM

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Yeah, this could be a great thread ... let's keep it going. I've picked up a lot from FM, mainly in the people section, but also in the wedding one too. There are some great shooters and some great processors, some inflated egos and some that should be. It's a community and it takes all kinds to make it work. If we all posted here and everybody said everything we did was wonderful what good would it do. I love the back and forth and even a few personal jabs here and there ... such is life on the internet. You can't throw yourself out there without the good and bad coming back at you. OK blah blah, here's two photos I took on my first week in Philadelphia 1980. I had tried the academic world and actually got through two years of college, but my heart was not in it. I grew up on the beach in NJ and when I hit the city and just started making photos on the street my head felt like it was going to explode. I couldn't afford enough film or find the darkroom time to get it all in. The homeless guy was in the neighborhood and having come from fairly whitebread world it was amazing to me. I was young. The girl in the second photo, I met in the elevator while moving in. Twenty five years later and I'm still taking her photo.

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