Hi Marnie, Thanks for the introduction and welcome to the forum. It's always nice to know something about the folks who visit here.. I looked at your website. I find some of the images attractive. In general, I'd say that you might want to try to find more unique ways of looking at things, in terms of subject matter, framing and light. Beautiful landscapes don't always translate fo film.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Well, I've been posting already for 2 1/2-3 weeks, so I guess I am not a brand new >newbie anymore, but this is still my "official" hello. Hi! I realized later that by >saying I was taking my first photography class (just finished), that I may have >mislead some as to my age. I am in my 50's and have been on the Internet for 8+ >years. Doe is my normal handle, so I will answer to either Doe or Marnie. Eactivist >is the AOL mail box I am using just for this list and ebay. > > However, when it comes to photography, I really am a newbie. I used a Stereo Realist >as a child on family trips, and I took a B&W photography class (w/darkroom) in >college. In the college class I used some kind of ancient range finder that had an >attached bellows that popped out when the camera was opened. > > Since then, for the last 20-30 years, I've used P&S compacts (one a Pentax). I have >never liked my photos and always wanted "to get better at photography". So I finally >got around to taking a SLR class (at a local civic arts program, sort of "adult ed"). >So using a SLR has been a new experience and a distinct pleasure. > > But, somehow, my original wish has now turned into "wanting to become a good >photographer." ;-) > > I have an art background. I was an art major in college until I switched to computer >science. And I've done a lot of drawing and some oil painting. Although I haven't >actively done art work for a long time, I enjoy the visual similarities between >drawing/painting and photography. I also find major differences between the two. It's >fascinating exploring both. > > I've been sharing my progress through class with some Internet friends who are >"into" something else, but some of whom also do photography. > > If you have time to bother to look my album is at: > http://members.aol.com/doepage3/album.htm > > There are no thumbnails, but there is a non-graphic index. If you only have limited >time to take a quick peek, I have starred (asterisked) the "best" photos. > > If you do find the time to look, please feel free to comment. I am naturally open >(and eager) to hear any and all feedback (good, bad, or indifferent) -- either by >private email or here. > > I want you to know that I am quite impressed with the PUG and the wealth of >information available on this mailing list. > > I recently bought Chris Brodgen's MZ-5n (with 28-70mm f/4.0 FA lens). So now I have >both it and the K-1000 (with 50mm f/2.0 M). So I guess that means I am now a real >Pentaxer -- i.e. already buying more Pentax equipment and lenses. > > Hi! Nice Group! Doe aka Marnie :-) > > (FYI - The "flame wars" here, in my experience, are mild compared to other >newsgroups and Internet forums.)
