My name is einesonne from Australia. Have been lurking around for about a year and today I finally posted some comments. Yes, admireing great talents here. Just found out it costs money to post images...just thinking whether to join or not!!! It is great to be here because I get to see so many different places instead of familiar Aussie places all the time.....
I've been lurking on and off. I started having interest in MACRO in 2007, tried to do some shots using my D50, a cheap extension tube from eBay and a Nikon 50mm 1.8. Here are some of my attempts in MACRO-- http://www.pbase.com/josephgaton/macro_attempts ..
I haven't been on this site in a while, but when I am, Macro is where I go first.
I amire the work, am intimidated for sure - the pictures are incredible!! I have only had my SLR for less than a year and really want to figure out how to get into macro without a HUGE expense. My favorite day with my camera was walking around taking close up photos of plant life when rain had frozen over it.
Incredible talent here. I really enjoy the postings!
I just found this forum a few days ago and have been very impressed with images I have seen so far. I recently purchased a 180mm macro lens. I am hoping to experiment with it over the holidays, I am sure I will have many questions after that.
My name is einesonne from Australia. Have been lurking around for about a year and today I finally posted some comments. Yes, admireing great talents here. Just found out it costs money to post images...just thinking whether to join or not!!! It is great to be here because I get to see so many different places instead of familiar Aussie places all the time.....
Hello
Thanks for the thread, and hopefully it will help me..
After registering few long months go, I stopped looking because I was afraid of the highest level of photos..
So.. stopped looking, and suddenly I was woke up by MarkB1 whom I "met" in another forum very accidentely..
I have started photography a little bit more than 3 years ago, and .. oh well... my favourites subjects are .. everything around me.
I have submitted my first image today.
I can probably be considered both a Noob and Lurker, but also sort-of transitioning here from another photography forum that I have been on for years. The general quality of the posts there has been dropping, and some of the nastiness I see in some threads has driven me to FM which is known to be much more civilized.
I just put together a new macro setup and am working on my first thread for FM, I want my first contribution to be significant so It will probably take me another day or two to get it posted.
Not for long though... I thought I was pretty good at this whole "Picture-taking" thing (After all, my friends all say I take great pictures!)
That is... until I found this site. I had aspirations of being a wildlife, portrait, wedding and landscape photographer... but WOW! The talent here is incredible!!!
But lurker no more. We all have to start somewhere so I'm buying the annual image upload thingy and uploading my very first photo shortly in the wildlife forum.
Be nice, or not. I have thick skin and my goal is to become at least HALF as talented as y'all here.
Hello everyone, my name is Tom and im a macro noob/lurker
Just picked up my first macro lens last week and cant wait to get out and get some LIVE subjects =D Im looking forward to learn alot from all the great photographers here!
Another Noob here. I'm an orchid grower primarily, and I find great satisfaction in making images of the blooms. Many of the species I grow have very small flowers, so a macro lens was a necessity. Here are a few examples. I would love to improve significantly and learn to move beyond orchids alone. I have a thick skin and welcome critique.
Hi, I just joined, and don't even have my camera yet! I'm so excited though I feel like I already have it in my hands. I bought a D90 with the kit lens and an 85mm macro. I've made do with a small old Olympus d-4000 and have loved getting up close and personal with nature. But I also like to get photos of industrial textures and things for use in other artwork. I can't wait to learn lots and practice, especially close-up and macro, and this board will be a good inspiration.
Tom...I'm fairly new to the forums...but really do enjoy reading and seeing the very creative photos. I am an amateur photographer (I have a day job that keeps me from being out very much for the joy of just shooting pics), but want to really learn more. I love mostly outdoor nature types of shots, but have lots of opportunities to get family pics too. For family pics I usually use a point and shoot (Canon PowerShot A2000 IS) simply because I don't want to lug all of my Canon equipment from Chicago to Boston where our kids live. Although, with a new grand baby on the way in late Feb/early Mar I may change my mind on this front.
I am very open to learning how to better see and frame and take shots. I am looking at local community colleges to take some classes so I can expand my capability. So far I have not found any user groups out here in the western suburbs of Chicago, but I plan to keep looking until I find something. Any suggestions on how I can, in limited time each week, grow in my knowledge and ability. I have Kelby's three books on Digital Photography and I try to read a bit each week. I just purchased a Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro from a fellow FM poster and am excited about learning more about macro photography.
Well, way too long on the post already, but this gives you an idea of where I am. Looking forward to your response. Thanks for the challenge you have given and for the encouragement to continually move forward. Later...Dave
chaplndave wrote:
Tom...I'm fairly new to the forums...but really do enjoy reading and seeing the very creative photos. I am an amateur photographer (I have a day job that keeps me from being out very much for the joy of just shooting pics), but want to really learn more. I love mostly outdoor nature types of shots, but have lots of opportunities to get family pics too. For family pics I usually use a point and shoot (Canon PowerShot A2000 IS) simply because I don't want to lug all of my Canon equipment from Chicago to Boston where our kids live. Although, with a new grand baby on the way in late Feb/early Mar I may change my mind on this front.
I am very open to learning how to better see and frame and take shots. I am looking at local community colleges to take some classes so I can expand my capability. So far I have not found any user groups out here in the western suburbs of Chicago, but I plan to keep looking until I find something. Any suggestions on how I can, in limited time each week, grow in my knowledge and ability. I have Kelby's three books on Digital Photography and I try to read a bit each week. I just purchased a Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro from a fellow FM poster and am excited about learning more about macro photography.
Well, way too long on the post already, but this gives you an idea of where I am. Looking forward to your response. Thanks for the challenge you have given and for the encouragement to continually move forward. Later...Dave...Show more →
I have never had any formal training in photography, not even a high school photo class , so I'm not real sure what all the college courses in photography cover .
Basic camera function , composition that sort of thing. If you can get into one of the camera clubs , you can meet people on your same level and go on shooting outing together , most of the more experienced people will help and may be able to suggest things that are more specific to your type of photography interest.
If you keep reading here on the macro forum , take some pics , post them people will help and give suggestion on how to improve . You need to shoot a lot and post a lot , it can take some time so be patient. It may take a year before you get some things that you feel are good .
Thanks Tom...I appreciate the reply and the information. I have actually done a bit of research online as to clubs in the area with the closet one in St. Charles. I will check them out. One quick question...at the bottom of their listing it says: PSA? NO What is PSA? Is it Photoshop Association? or something similar?
I am getting my Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro lens in the mail today. The FM member who I bought it from was kind enough to overnight it to me. I am excited about getting started doing some macro work. My wife and I joined the Morton Arboretum last fall and I think that will be a great place to get some wonderful macro shots as well as general shots.
I will try to post some that I feel are at least somewhat worthy of the FM site looking for some feedback. While I have taken pictures for years, I have learned very little other than family members who may have told me they like a particular shot. I do have Photoshop Elements 8 installed on my home computer and hope to learn how to "enhance" my photos. I do have a brother in law who has learned much from PE and is an encouragement to me...although he lives about three hours from where I live so we don't get together as often as I would like. He is much more into sports photography and portraits...having taken several of our family's high school graduation pics.
Anyway, I will look at what I already have on my computer and perhaps post a shot or two for some evaluation. Do you pretty much stay here on the Macro section, or do you work in other areas as well? Thanks again for the reply and the encouragement. I am ready to learn...
I am 38 and live in South Africa but have travelled and lived in various parts of Southern Africa (As a kid/teenager mostly) as places such as Malawi (Born there), Zimbabwe, Mozambique, but I guess I call SA home at the moment.
Always had a interest in photography most of my life but never did anything about it until I purchase my first 300D about 5 or 6 years ago.
Became a "serious hobbyist" last year, by serious meaning taking photos more than once every few months.
The transition from snapper to hobbyist came about after I took a serious look at some of the macro photographers work on Flickr, some of whom are members of this forum.
Thier work inspiring in me a desire to try push myself outside of what I was normally comfortable. Many of said Flickr members answered a heck of a lot of "noob" questions regarding technique, equipment etc and I think I wouldn't have managed without thier help and inspiration via thier work.
Other than that I now try a few photos etc day, view other peoples work and read as much as possible on the subject.
Currently only do macro as I have only two lenses which are both macros but hope to eventually get a decent telephoto for some bird and dragon fly work.
Looking forward to discovering more excellent photos on this website.
I don't suppose I am a lurker YET, since I just logged on to this site 3 or 4 days ago, but am immediately drawn to this forum. I guess it was good I came to this forum before I had time to be too intimidated. I recently retired and became intensively involved in digital photography and was suprised to realize how much I enjoyed macro photography and photography of flowers. I claim no expertize, but have had a great time by jumping in and trying my hand. I am looking forward to checking in on this forum and becoming temporarily intimidated, but eager to progress. Meanwhile, my recently compiled web site is www.CharlesStephensGalleries.com for anyone who would like to know more about me, and my efforts. Charles Stephens
