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I looked, and didn't notice that anyone else had posted it..

DGrin

its a lot like this place, and its actually how I found FM forums.

Oct 15, 2009 at 02:32 AM

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BJ Larsen wrote:
I looked, and didn't notice that anyone else had posted it..

DGrin

its a lot like this place, and its actually how I found FM forums.

Hi BJ,

Thanks for posting the link and adding to the mix here.

I have never seen that forum before.

By looking at the banner, it appears there is a lot of nice photography there.

The list of forums looks large too with lots of segments/special rooms.

I clicked on a few and was surprised to see SO MANY emoticons used throughout the postings in the forums.

(used here for effect)

I am laughing, because some people on this forum don't care for emoticons (smilies).

They don't bother me, and I guess I would feel right at home there.

I also noted that there is a Muench University prominently displayed on the banner and the forums. What struck me about that was what appeared to be lots of promotion of expensive workshops within the forum area. Is that typical there? I mean, do all kinds of photographers post promo stuff for workshops there? Or is it just the administrator (Andy) and Muench?

Just curious. Since you have been a member there, how does that work? Or is it widespread with lots of different workshops promoted in the threads by the moderators?

Oct 15, 2009 at 03:25 AM

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I just logged back on and read the series of comments on this thread since this morning (when I contributed my paltry few cents!). Steady, your questions have prompted people to list an excellent assortment of online forums. Thanks for posting the thread!

Marcy

Oct 15, 2009 at 04:17 AM

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BKphotography wrote:
I can honestly say FM is the only photo forum that I frequent on a regular basis.

Nearly joined DWF... but never (I did enjoy watching the videos during my 2 free trials)

I sometimes visit dpreview for gear talk, although it becoming less and less.

Photo.net was one of the first photo forums I came across and I found some interesting stuff there, can't remember the last time I was there though.

Steady, keep up the good work Sir, always a pleasure.

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BK

Hi BK.

Glad to see you participate here in this discussion.

Seems like we have followed the same path too.

I am surprised you did not mention any UK based forums. I thought there would be some strong ones there.

Cheers!
SH

I would love to find a good UK photo forum for sure but I think the photographers over here are less open with their own work and methods and the ones who open up are mostly on here.

Any thoughts UK snappers?

Oct 15, 2009 at 07:43 AM

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MarcyJillGood wrote:
I just logged back on and read the series of comments on this thread since this morning (when I contributed my paltry few cents!). Steady, your questions have prompted people to list an excellent assortment of online forums. Thanks for posting the thread!

Marcy

Hi Marcy.

Thanks for the encouragement!

Some folks have posted a few I never heard about.

I bet there are MANY more out there too.

Oct 15, 2009 at 01:22 PM

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not true ephotozine is a good UK photo forum site
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Oct 15, 2009 at 02:40 PM

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I visit here, DPR, and POTN, but most often here. DPR has too many users, but I like the review features and they have some decent subforums. This is my favorite. I like that there are people from all over here, but not so many that you can't get a feel for the forums and the regular contributors.

I also participate occassionally in the photography subforum on the HardOCP forum (more computer geared).

Oct 15, 2009 at 06:01 PM

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http://www.deviantart.com/

I like this site for photo browsing. Some exceptional work is posted there and if you click on the photography section (there are many different categories of art there) it is broken down into various subcategories (urban,photojournalism, macro, people, etc, etc..). While not necessarily a forum as typically thought of I have found some interesting dialogue in the comments sections of photographs.

Oct 15, 2009 at 06:22 PM

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cmillc22 wrote:
not true ephotozine is a good UK photo forum site
ephotozine

Hi,

Thanks for the link.

I was not aware of that one either. It is very different from this one.

And....they give away a LOT of sponsored stuff!

Oct 15, 2009 at 07:34 PM

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botw wrote:

I visit here, DPR, and POTN, but most often here. DPR has too many users, but I like the review features and they have some decent subforums. This is my favorite. I like that there are people from all over here, but not so many that you can't get a feel for the forums and the regular contributors.

I also participate occassionally in the photography subforum on the HardOCP forum (more computer geared).

I know that feeling...shared opinion by many.

Thanks for adding to the discussion.

Oct 15, 2009 at 07:36 PM

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aeast wrote:
http://www.deviantart.com/

I like this site for photo browsing. Some exceptional work is posted there and if you click on the photography section (there are many different categories of art there) it is broken down into various subcategories (urban,photojournalism, macro, people, etc, etc..). While not necessarily a forum as typically thought of I have found some interesting dialogue in the comments sections of photographs.

Hi....

That is a good forum/site. It does have LOADS of interesting graphics and artwork on it. Photography too.

I have only spent a few minutes there over the last few years but found the type of posting and portfolios to be more like flicker or smugmug (sharing with comments below a photo). Now it looks sort of like facebook with lots of external links on person's site/page.

Oct 15, 2009 at 07:38 PM

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When I first started around 3/4 years ago, I visited POTN, DPReview and Canon section of FM all the time as well as buy and sell here.

As I understand more about my camera/lenses, I haven't been back to POTN or DPReview and only peek at Canon forum once a while. Now FM is very much the only forum I visit. I spent times between lighting forum, people forum and wedding forums.

Oct 15, 2009 at 08:00 PM

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Steady wrote
Hi,

Thanks for the link.

I was not aware of that one either. It is very different from this one.

And....they give away a LOT of sponsored stuff!

the only problem is you need to be a UK resident to enter most of the drawings and contests.

Oct 15, 2009 at 08:10 PM

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Excellent topic, thread, SteadyHand.
Similar experience to yours on dpreview. I go there for technical info on equipment, programs and occ to their re-touching forum to see some of the great retouching mixed in. But trolls, for sure!
May not be of interest here, but http://www.birdphotographers.net/ is excellent for supportive critique of bird images by Artie Morris and friends (including FM's Jody Melanson), tutorials, wonderful images, but you have to post by link.
www.TMElive I have used mostly to read, watch webcasts, but some good boards I dont use much.
www.photo.net for some wide-ranging wonderful images, less feedback.

All in all, FM is the place for me. Great talent, few trolls (off the equipment forums and even then not bad), good tone, helpful critiques, advice, responsive boards, each with a different culture.

Scott

Oct 15, 2009 at 08:18 PM

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Pro4um is excellent, but expensive. You can test it for three days for $25, I think.

http://www.pro4um.com/

Oct 15, 2009 at 09:26 PM

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seebeyond wrote:
When I first started around 3/4 years ago, I visited POTN, DPReview and Canon section of FM all the time as well as buy and sell here.

As I understand more about my camera/lenses, I haven't been back to POTN or DPReview and only peek at Canon forum once a while. Now FM is very much the only forum I visit. I spent times between lighting forum, people forum and wedding forums.

Thanks for adding to the discussion. Seems like a common thing or trend (visiting those other forums and coming back here).

Oct 15, 2009 at 09:33 PM

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cmillc22 wrote:
Steady wrote
Hi,

Thanks for the link.

I was not aware of that one either. It is very different from this one.

And....they give away a LOT of sponsored stuff!

the only problem is you need to be a UK resident to enter most of the drawings and contests.

Too bad for us in the other countries.

Oct 15, 2009 at 09:34 PM

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sbeme wrote:
Excellent topic, thread, SteadyHand.
Similar experience to yours on dpreview. I go there for technical info on equipment, programs and occ to their re-touching forum to see some of the great retouching mixed in. But trolls, for sure!
May not be of interest here, but http://www.birdphotographers.net/ is excellent for supportive critique of bird images by Artie Morris and friends (including FM's Jody Melanson), tutorials, wonderful images, but you have to post by link.
www.TMElive I have used mostly to read, watch webcasts, but some good boards I dont use much.
www.photo.net for some wide-ranging wonderful images, less feedback.

All in all, FM is the place for me. Great talent, few trolls (off the equipment forums and even then not bad), good tone, helpful critiques, advice, responsive boards, each with a different culture.

Scott

Hi Scott,
Thanks for adding to this discussion....and adding several other forums that did not pop in my mind too. I did not know Jody was a birder too.

I am surprised no "auto photography" or other specialist type forums has popped up yet.

Oct 15, 2009 at 09:36 PM

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BJ Larsen wrote:
I looked, and didn't notice that anyone else had posted it..

DGrin

its a lot like this place, and its actually how I found FM forums.

WOW this looks to be a great forum. Thanks. I already like their buy/sell area better where it is broken down into categories (I though FM was going to do this...I still think he should).

Oct 15, 2009 at 09:36 PM

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photobear wrote:
Pro4um is excellent, but expensive. You can test it for three days for $25, I think.

http://www.pro4um.com/

HI,

Why is it excellent?

Or...Why is it worth $250 to join?

Tell us details.

Oct 15, 2009 at 09:36 PM

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it was started by the Denny Manufacturing Company and they only want serious photographers. I was a member for a short time and found FM a better forum.

Oct 16, 2009 at 06:09 PM

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cmillc22 wrote:
it was started by the Denny Manufacturing Company and they only want serious photographers. I was a member for a short time and found FM a better forum.

Hi,

Which forum are you writing about above?

Pro4um?

Oct 16, 2009 at 07:37 PM

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sorry, yes the pro4um

Oct 16, 2009 at 08:21 PM

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Not sure where it started but it's run by KIrk Voclain now, and yes, most of the members are pros and good amateurs. Because of that there isn't any bickering or name calling, just experienced, friendly people helping each other. The fee tends to weed out the less serious types.

Just my opinion, of course.

Bill

Oct 16, 2009 at 08:53 PM

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photobear wrote:
Not sure where it started but it's run by KIrk Voclain now, and yes, most of the members are pros and good amateurs. Because of that there isn't any bickering or name calling, just experienced, friendly people helping each other. The fee tends to weed out the less serious types.

Just my opinion, of course.

Bill

Hi Bill.

So you don't HAVE to be a full time pro there then?

I got the impression (by seeing their home page (about as far as any visitor gets) that the forum was "JUST" for PROs.

What do you think is the percentage or ratio of "full time working pro" to "part time pro" to "amateur who may get paid now and then?"

I seem to recall some forum I ran across years ago that insisted that ALL members were FULL TIME PROS and the emphasis was on people who owned photography studios (brick and mortar).

Oct 16, 2009 at 09:02 PM


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