• 02-26-2008, 07:33 AM
    Old Timer
    Re: Photographyreview: The People
    Nice to have you here on PR Hannah. I enjoyed your images on the gallery and when I saw you had posted in the welcome thread clicked on to get to know you better. I think you will find Photography Review to be not only a very friendly site but a very helpful site if you want to improve the images you are producing. Great bunch of people here from all over and all skill levels. Stick around and get to know us.
  • 02-26-2008, 09:57 AM
    Axle
    Re: Photographyreview: The People
    Since mine's been buried....

    Name:
    Alex Luyckx

    Meaning of handle (if it's not obvious):
    Axle, nickname I got while working for McDonalds, it's now followed me across the 'Net and several websites

    Dorky PR club I belong to (if any):
    Nikon Samuris, Pentax K Team
    Former member of the Minolta Warriors

    Location:
    Ontario, Canada in the GTA

    Born:
    Burlington, ON, Canada

    Other places I've lived:
    N/A

    Like to Retire:
    Muskoka

    Ethnicity:
    WASP

    Marriage/Family:
    Nope.

    Languages I speak:
    English, Computer

    Religious affiliation (if any):
    Presbyterian, Christian.

    Political affiliation (if any):
    Liberal

    Other hobbies:
    urban exploration, computers, graphic design

    How long I have been a photographer:
    Almost six years now.

    First "real" camera:
    Minolta HiMatic 7s

    How I found Photographyreview.com:
    Looking for information about my first SLR, a Minolta SRT-102

    Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is innacurate):
    Dec 2004

    Favorite forum:
    ViewFinder

    Favorite subjects:
    Friends, Abandoned Things.

    Current Gear:
    Bodies:
    * Nikon D70s
    * Nikon F80
    * Pentax K1000

    Lens:
    * Tamron SP AF11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical [IF]
    * Sigma DC 18-50mm f/2.8 EX Macro
    * Nikkor AF 24mm f/2.8D
    * Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.8D
    * Nikkor AF Micro 60mm f/2.8D
    * Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8D
    * Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF ED
    * Nikkor AF 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5G
    * Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
    * Nikkor AF 70-300 f/4-5.6G
    * SMC Pentax-M 28mm f/2.8
    * SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7

    Flashes:
    * Nikon Speedlight SB-800
    * Nikon Speedlight SB-600 x2

    Digital:
    My first digital was a Konica Minolta Dimage Z2, lost it's life at the Edgar Adult Occupational Center, when it hit concrete.

    Camera I use the most:
    Nikon D70s

    Why I prefer film or digital:
    I like 'em both

    What I like about Photographyreview.com:
    The people are friendly, they will always be there to help. There's no flame wars!

    What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
    To keep learning and improving.

    A few of my favorite pictures:
    http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/phot...92114_2368.jpg
    From the Muskoka Regional Center on my first trip there.

    http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/phot...80898_6056.jpg
    The faces of PYPS.

    http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/phot...25716_1410.jpg
    Me, across the harbor from various Hamilton steel mills
  • 02-26-2008, 06:16 PM
    hollis
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    Re: PhotoReview: The People
    Name:
    Hollis

    Meaning of handle (if it's not obvious):
    its my last name (Army Brat)

    Dorky PR club I belong to (if any):
    I should join the Pentax K Team
    but I'm not much of a Joiner :D

    Location:
    Nashville, Tennessee

    Born:
    Guam

    Other places I've lived:
    Oklahoma, Germany, North Carolina (one of these is not like the other)

    Like to Retire:
    sure

    Ethnicity:
    tighty whitey

    Marriage/Family:
    No

    Languages I speak:
    English, Geek

    Religious affiliation (if any):
    7th day recreationalist (affiliated mostly with Singletrack)

    Political affiliation (if any):
    Fair to Midland

    Other hobbies:
    Mtn Bikes

    How long I have been a photographer:
    10 years?

    First "real" camera:
    Canon Elan II


    How I found Photographyreview.com:
    from Mtbr.com

    Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is innacurate):
    idk, if the listed join date is wrong how am I supposed to know :D

    Favorite forum:
    ViewFinder

    Favorite subjects:
    whatever grabs me

    Current Gear:
    Bodies:
    * Samsung GX-10 (Pentax K10 clone)
    * Samsung GX-1S (Pentax *ist clone)
    * Canon Elan (bought it in 1997)

    Lens:
    * Sigma 24-105mm (my only Canon lens)
    * Pentax 10-17mm
    * Pentax 18-55mm

    Flashes:
    * Sigma something (I didnt know there was going to be a test :rolleyes: )

    Digital:
    My first digital was an Olympus D520 (POS!)

    Camera I use the most:
    Samsung GX10

    Why I prefer film or digital:
    Digi, I can shoot til the cows come home & never reload :thumbsup:

    What I like about Photographyreview.com:
    The people are friendly & they know stuff.

    What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
    To keep learn and have fun and to get that 1 perfect shot :D

    A few of my favorite pictures:
    this might take a while :rolleyes:
    Oh...I like the idea behind this self portrait, needs work
  • 02-27-2008, 12:44 AM
    deckcadet
    Re: Photographyreview: The People
    Name:
    Harrison Diamond

    Meaning of handle:
    A few years ago I spent quite a bit of time on cruise ships and became very good friends with many of the officers. They taught me quite a lot, and appointed me an honorary 'deck cadet', the training rank for bridge officers.

    Dorky PR club I belong to:
    Nikon Samurai #9


    Location:
    Gainesville, FL, the University of Florida... occasionally Miami.

    Born:
    Miami, FL

    Other places I've lived:
    uh....nowhere else.

    Like to Retire:
    Never

    Ethnicity:
    White hybrid of Jew and Cuban

    Marriage/Family:
    Gimme a break...I'm 19.

    Languages I speak:
    English, understand but can't really speak Spanish, know Latin and Italian.

    Education:
    Currently working towards my B.A... probably in Political Science. May be going for a second in History or Public Policy...or just go for both of the latter and dump polisci. I'm just a freshman.

    Occupation:
    Staff Photographer, The Independent Florida Alligator; Student, University of Florida

    Religious affiliation : Jewish, sorta.

    Political affiliation: Depending on the issues, between ultraliberal and somewhat liberal.

    Other hobbies: Video, Apple products, driving home to Miami, hanging out with my friends.

    How long I have been a photographer:
    4 years serious, 7 years since my amateur years.

    First "real" camera:
    Nikon D70

    How I found Photographyreview.com:
    My teacher, our own MJS, is the video forum co-moderator here, and introduced me to the site as I started to get serious.

    Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is innacurate):
    October 2004

    Favorite forum:
    Nikon Camera Equipment / Digital SLRs.

    Photogatherings I have attended:
    None yet...

    Favorite subjects:
    News Photojournalism/Sports. And some other stuff.

    Current Gear:
    35mm:
    Nikon F6
    Nikon F2

    Digital:
    Nikon D3
    Nikon D300+MB-D10
    Nikon D200
    Nikon D1 (UV/IR converted)

    Lenses and Accessories:
    Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G AF-S ED-IF N
    Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G AF-S ED-IF N
    Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S ED-IF VR
    Nikon 200mm f/2.0G AF-S Super-ED IF VR
    Nikon 28mm f/3.5 AI
    Nikon 100mm f/2.8 Series E
    Nikon 135mm f/2.8 AI converted
    Voigtländer Ultron 40mm f/2.0 SL Ultron
    Voigtländer Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II
    Nikon TC-14E II
    Nikon SB-800

    Camera I use the most:
    D3

    Why I prefer film or digital:
    I love my F6, shooting film slows me down and makes me think. I love the feeling of not having that instant gratification or that feeling that I can always reshoot.
    But I love my DSLRs for their feature set, build, and stunning image quality. the D3 is probably the best camera yet made, and I feel very lucky to shoot it.

    What I like about Photographyreview.com:
    Great people, great features, a very nice site overall. Some places just don't have the original content that we do, others lack the community and friendly people. I love it!

    What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
    I don't know anymore. I thought I was in it to have some fun and maybe get to shoot some sports... just fun shots. Now I'm trying to capture moments, provide interesting views, and help my paper continue to gain in quality and stature. I want to make people take a second look.

    A few of my favorite recent images:

    One from the Newberry Hospice Rodeo last month...
    http://NikonMadness.smugmug.com/phot...52_JPEN3-L.jpg

    Two from this month's Olustee Civil War Reenactment...
    http://NikonMadness.smugmug.com/phot...78_igGg3-L.jpg
    http://NikonMadness.smugmug.com/phot...34_Xzvev-L.jpg

    One from the Miss UF pageant...
    http://NikonMadness.smugmug.com/phot...9_hF3pD-XL.jpg

    And lastly, one of me taken at the UF women's lacrosse game this Saturday. My friend Brant was shooting my D3 and 70-200 while I shot the D300 and 200 f/2 and TC for maximum reach. I'm currently....between 400mm's :p
    Aforementioned 200 f/2 and D300 are pictured.
    http://NikonMadness.smugmug.com/phot...58_8q9Fd-M.jpg
  • 02-27-2008, 10:02 AM
    Old Timer
    Re: Photographyreview: The People
    Nice to get a little bio on you Harry. I started my photography career as a staff photographer for my college yearbook nearly 40 years ago. Those years were some of the most enjoyable of my life. I learned more about photography than at any other time and had an opportunity to shoot a very wide variety of subjects. (Read lots of women to photograph that were eager to pose and thought the camera around my neck was really cool.) Enjoy this time in your ife and take full advantage of what life and opportunity has to offer you.
  • 02-27-2008, 02:52 PM
    brmill26
    Re: Photographyreview: The People
    'Bout time I jumped in on this as well.

    Name:
    Brad Miller

    Meaning of handle:
    Not much... old AIM ID that was a function of what was available.

    Dorky PR club I belong to:
    None so far...


    Location:
    Birmingham, AL, and Talladega, AL on many summer weekends (at Logan Martin lake).

    Born:
    Birmingham, AL

    Other places I've lived:
    Auburn, AL, for college

    Like to Retire:
    Much too far away to think about now...

    Ethnicity:
    White... English, Dutch, German, etc

    Marriage/Family:
    N/A

    Languages I speak:
    English, a little Spanish, a little bit of legalese Latin.

    Education:
    B.A. in Political Science w/ concentration in Law, minor in Business Administration, Auburn University 2006.
    Currently pursuing a Juris Doctorate (Law degree) at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University.

    Occupation:
    Law Student, for another 1.5 years. Hopefully a lawyer after that.

    Religious affiliation : Christian

    Political affiliation: Rational.

    Other hobbies: Video, all types of motor racing (specifically motocross), soccer, boating/sailing... lots of law.

    How long I have been a photographer:
    About 6 years, ish.

    First "real" camera:
    Canon Optura 60 (video)
    Canon Rebel XTi (photo)

    How I found Photographyreview.com:
    Don't even remember really... probably while researching video cameras a few years ago.

    Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is innacurate):
    My date is correct

    Favorite forum:
    Tie b/t Viewfinder and Sports.

    Photogatherings I have attended:
    None yet...

    Favorite subjects:
    Racing, nature, people.

    Current Gear:
    Canon Rebel XTi

    Lenses and Accessories:
    50mm F/1.8

    Camera I use the most:
    XTi

    Why I prefer film or digital:
    I've never shot film seriously (have a little experience on my dad's Minolta SLR), but I prefer digital for the lower cost, flexibility, and editing ability. I rarely ever print anything, as most of my photos are shared online.

    What I like about Photographyreview.com:
    A very friendly, true community feel that many other forums on the internet lack. There are quite a few very active pro or pro-level photographers here, which is great for seeing good photography and getting great advice. The willingness of everyone to share their work across all styles and offer constructive critique is great.

    What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
    Right now, I'm just trying to learn. The ultimate goal depends on what I'm shooting, but what I try to accomplish in any photo is one that expresses the feel of the situation, the environment, the emotion of the scene, one that inspires people to think or wonder, or be amazed at the beauty of creation.

    A few of my favorite recent images:

    Rooftop view in downtown Birmingham
    http://static.zooomr.com/images/4367...253a3b20_o.jpg

    One of my favorite places in the world, the lake:
    http://static.zooomr.com/images/4367...549755d3_o.jpg

    Josh Hill, Atlanta Supercross 2008
    http://static.zooomr.com/images/4361...2566e5c6_o.jpg
  • 02-27-2008, 06:00 PM
    racedraper
    Re: Photographyreview: The People
    Lets see'
    Dustin Draper
    36 year old
    screen nae is from when I raced MX quads
    served in the Marine Corps
    married with 3 kids.
    I build seats for the Ford Trucks
    I dont have a favorite pic yest cause it keeps on changing
  • 02-29-2008, 04:21 PM
    jgredline
    Re: Photographyreview: The People
    OK, A little about me...

    Name:

    Javier Gutierrez

    Meaning of handle:

    I do not really remember how I got that screen name.Something to do with AOL when it was version 3.0 and was limited to 9 characters I think...

    Dorky PR club I belong to:
    None, but I am sure that among the thousands of members here we can come up with 5 or 6 pentaxians LOL :p


    Location:

    The San Gabriel Valley, 15 Minutes north of Los Angeles.

    Born:

    Los Angeles, CA.

    Other places I've lived:
    L.A. all my life

    Like to Retire:
    Hope to keep working until the day I die....

    Ethnicity:
    Spanish / Mexican...Grand folks born in Spain, Parents in Mexico..I guess that makes me a ''Spanican''

    Marriage/Family:

    I have been married for 23 years to my first and only Love...We have been together since JR high School..., I have 5 kids, + 2 adopted kids +1 grandchild...
    I am Hispanic Afterall... :D

    Languages I speak:

    English, Spanish, Latin and can read and write biblical Greek

    Education:

    College drop out :( ....But I do have one daughter at USC and 2 at PCC...Does that count?

    Occupation:

    Self employed...I build race engines for a living...

    Religious affiliation
    : Christian.. For more on my beliefs click link. http://www.pro4machineworks.com/stat...f_beliefs.html

    Political affiliation
    : Conservative Republican in the Reagan Mold...

    Other hobbies: Auto Racing, Reading, Movies..I used to golf....


    How long I have been a photographer:

    to call myself a photographer would do photography an injustice...I have been taken pictures for about 8 years, but moved into the DSLR stuff about 1 1/2 years ago...

    First "real" camera:

    Fuji S9100

    How I found Photographyreview.com:

    After I got banned from Pop Photo, I had to find a new home...I found it here....

    Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is innacurate):

    I want to say June of last year...

    Favorite forum:

    Tie between critique and view finder....

    Photogatherings I have attended:

    None yet...

    Favorite subjects:

    Racing, nature, people.

    Current Gear:

    Pentax K110D
    Pentax k100D SUPER
    Pentax K10D
    Pentax K20D
    Pentax K1000


    Lenses and Accessories:

    I will try and remember...LBA hit me bad this past year and a half :blush2:
    Pentax brand
    DA*16-50 F/2.8
    DA*50-135 F/2.8
    FA 50mm F/1.4
    FA 77mm F/1.8
    DA18-55mm F/3.5-5.6

    Tamron Brand
    70-300mm
    28-300mm super zoom
    18-250mm super zoom
    90mm F/2.8 MACRO
    28-75mm F/2.8
    28-90mm F/3.5-5.6

    Sigma Brand
    70-300mm std lens
    70-300mm APO lens...
    28-300 Super zoom
    135-400 APO
    50-500mm ''Bigma''
    24-70mm F/2.8

    Misc
    Pentax 360 external flash
    Kenko 1.5 TC
    Tamron 1.4TC
    ....I think that is all my stuff so far..

    Camera I use the most:

    Pentax K110D...

    Why I prefer film or digital:
    I just bought a used K1000 so hopefully, I will be able to get up to speed here..

    What I like about Photographyreview.com:

    Straight up....The people here....

    What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:

    For me, it is all about what God has created and to be able to enjoy it....

    A few of my favorite recent images...

    OK, Here are some of my favs..
    This is my son assembeling a race head...I started to teach him about engines since he was 4 years old...He is now eight and
    can tell you what every part of an engine is and pretty much what it does...He was 7 years old in this pic...
    http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/5...head4mvyu4.jpg

    I have no idea who this person is, but I love the pic...
    http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/627/dazedul2.jpg

    My first attempt at Macro...Not very good, but it has sentimental value to me....
    http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/6402/macros1bd3.jpg

    And a ''self portrait'' of myself...lol
    http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/4...2290716ow8.jpg
  • 05-20-2008, 09:49 AM
    Canuck935
    Re: Photographyreview: The People
    WHOA!!! How on earth did I miss this post for three years!?!?!?

    I suppose I better get in on the action!! Haha...




    Name:
    Mario Noronha

    Meaning of handle (if it's not obvious):
    In high school I used to wear a Captain Canuck t-shirt, and in ROTC it quickly became my nickname. Our ROTC unit number is 935.

    Dorky PR club I belong to (if any):
    Um.. I guess I'm the resident troll in the Minolta/Sony forum..

    Location:
    San Diego, California.

    Born:
    Montreal, Quebec.

    Other places I've lived:
    Toronto, Ontario.

    Like to Retire:
    Soon as I win the lotto..

    Ethnicity:
    Mutt.

    Marriage/Family:
    Nope.

    Languages I speak:
    English and bad English.

    Education:
    More than a hundred units spread out across a range of subjects. I get bored easily so I'm always jumping between things.

    Occupation:
    Software testing.

    Religious affiliation (if any):
    None.

    Political affiliation (if any):
    Nothing here either.

    Other hobbies:
    Backpacking, hiking, climbing, mountain biking, and my precious (my car).

    How long I have been a photographer:
    Oh 5 or 6 years I suppose.

    First "real" camera:
    Minolta Maxxum XTsi

    How I found Photographyreview.com:
    I believe I was researching a new camera and came across this site.

    Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is innacurate):
    I'm going to assume the listed date is accurate because I certainly don't remember.

    Favorite forum:
    Viewfinder, critique, and minolta/sony.

    Photogatherings I have attended:
    Um... None.. =(

    Favorite subjects:
    All things and all places wild and natural.

    Current Gear:
    Nikkormat FT2
    Nikkor 50mm
    ??? 135mm
    ??? flash

    Minolta Maxxum 7
    Tamron 24-135mm
    Minolta 75-300mm
    Minolta 50mm
    Quantaray flash


    Medium Format:
    n/a

    Digital:
    Sony alpha 700
    Sony 11-18mm
    Sony 16-80mm
    Minolta 70-210mm
    Sony 56 flash

    Looking to get Panasonic TZ5 or FX500


    Camera I use the most:
    a700

    Why I prefer film or digital:
    B&W: Film. Ilford HP5 to be exact. Just can't be replicated with digital.
    Otherwise I prefer digital. It's more convenient and no film/processing costs!


    What I like about Photographyreview.com:
    The community. This is the only forum I've ever been a part of where everyone is just so dang nice. You never see trolling, flaming, etc.

    What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
    Just trying to share with people my experiences and passion for all places and things natural and wild.

    A few of my favorite pictures:
    Early morning on Lake 4 in Cottonwood Lakes basin, Sierra Nevada mtns.
    <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrnoronha/1363497451/" title="Lake 4 by SoCalAltitude, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1183/1363497451_a720099415.jpg" width="500" height="321" alt="Lake 4" /></a>

    Huge thunderhead building up over Dixon Lake, Escondido CA.
    <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrnoronha/1356072671/" title="Storm over Dixon by SoCalAltitude, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1270/1356072671_f9bfbfa54e.jpg" width="500" height="252" alt="Storm over Dixon" /></a>

    One of the weirdest places I've ever been. Salton Sea, CA.
    <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrnoronha/2067335615/" title="_DSC0189 by SoCalAltitude, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2330/2067335615_b68f39c558.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="_DSC0189" /></a>

    Goofy self portrait during a hike to Lawson Pk, Cleveland Nat. Forest, CA.
    <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrnoronha/2469133551/" title="_DSC0828 by SoCalAltitude, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/2469133551_3cc1d132b9.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="_DSC0828" /></a>
  • 05-22-2008, 11:11 AM
    shootme
    Re: Photographyreview: The People
    Harrison, great shots, I'd love to be able to capture moments like you've shown. In particular I like the Rodeo shot, what lens did you use? and the first shot of the civil war reenactment, with the sword glistening at the bottom.

    Great stuff.

    Shootme
  • 01-20-2009, 01:44 AM
    Shebang
    Re: Photographyreview: The People
    Name:
    Paula

    Meaning of handle:
    First thing that popped into my head when I was asked for a screen name. No particular meaning.

    Dorky PR club I belong to:
    None.


    Location:
    Near Tulsa, Oklahoma

    Born:
    Tulsa, Oklahoma

    Other places I've lived:
    None worth mentioning

    Like to Retire:
    Yes, please.

    Ethnicity:
    White - Scotland, England, Ireland, Black Dutch (whatever that is), etc.

    Marriage/Family:
    Do-overs. Got it right the second time - 20 year anniversay is January 21. Three adult married children and eight grandchildren. (Didn't need to re-do the children and grandchildren - they are wonderful! :)

    Languages I speak:
    English

    Education:
    High School, Masters in SoHK

    Occupation:
    Presently caring for my terminally ill father. Previously helped and will eventually return to help my husband who is a Self-Employed Decorative Painter doing furniture, cabinetry, faux marble, wood & stone and high-end specialty plasters.


    Religious affiliation : Christian Seventh Day Adventist.

    Political affiliation: Currently disallusioned. It's rather difficult to see any difference in either party. (I like the clown suit suggestion.)

    Other hobbies: Anything outdoors; Reading; Art; Woodworking


    How long I have been a photographer:
    I have pointed and shot ON AUTO for years. I have owned a DSLR and used something other than a green box or its equivalent for less than a year -- way less.

    First "real" camera:
    An Olympus digital something (less than 3 pixel).
    I now own a Canon 40D - way more camera than I am photographer!

    How I found Photographyreview.com:
    Googling "photo critique"

    Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is innacurate):
    A few months ago.

    Favorite forum:
    Photo Critique -- or whichever one I happen to be on at the time at PR.com! I love this place...

    Photogatherings I have attended:
    None.

    Favorite subjects:
    Candid people shots, nature, sports, wildlife, macro to telephoto, etc., etc., etc.

    Current Gear:
    Canon 40D



    Lenses and Accessories:
    70-200 f/4 L IS
    17-40 1:4
    180mm macro


    Camera I use the most:
    40D

    Why I prefer film or digital:
    Digital seemed to be the way to go.

    What I like about Photographyreview.com:
    All the people in general have been very nice to and patient with me, and have been very willing to share their knowledge. Reading their critiques of the few photos I have posted have been very helpful, but reading all the critiques and attempting a few of my own have been most helpful. It was very intimidating (and still is) to jump in with such accomplished photographers, and to hear their kind AND honest critiques is most beneficial. My hope is to one day reach that place...


    What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
    While I don't aspire to be a paid photographer per se, a skill level sufficient to maintain our portfolio would help, but mostly it is for my own personal satisfaction...and I'm pretty sure my painting skills will never equal the pictures produced by the 40D sensor!!

    ... especially at 6.5 fps :)

    A few of my favorite recent images...

    Not there yet
  • 09-01-2009, 08:16 AM
    sixo71
    Re: Photographyreview: The People
    I would like to invite you all to..

    A Visionary Quest

    A collection of fine art photography by Phillip Ross
    to take place at Pontefract library West Yorkshire, England, comencing Monday 28th Sept
    until saturday October 3rd.

    The photographs on display are among some of the best I have taken
    in and around Yorkshire, Lancashire and at home and also include some
    images which have been digitally enhanced.

    The exhibition is my first and as such is an informal free event available to
    all.

    Pontefract Library
    Shoe Market
    Town Centre, Pontefract, WF8 1BD
    01977 727692‎

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  • 10-12-2009, 09:48 PM
    Sushigaijin
    Re: Photographyreview: The People
    I'll just follow up the SPAM with a little on-topic post :)

    And as I was typing that, I got PM SPAM. Awesome.

    Name:
    Erik Williams

    Meaning of handle:
    I've been making sushi professionally for a half dozen years - Sushigaijin was the name of a private chef company I started.

    Dorky PR club I belong to:
    Nobody loves me :cryin:


    Location:
    Chicago, IL.

    Born:
    Chicago, IL

    Other places I've lived:
    San Francisco, Pearson Wi.

    Like to Retire:
    Of course! But that's putting the cart before the horse! I'm torn between owning (but not working in) a bar on the beach in the Caribbean, or a stucco house in NM, or maybe a farm in southern IL.

    Ethnicity:
    Lithuanian and Irish. That's about as Chicago as it comes.

    Marriage/Family:
    Married with a slight chance of children. Only after I can provide for them what wasn't provided for me. My mom really tried very hard - but I want my children to have all the things I couldn't, and all the things I could also.

    Languages I speak:
    English and pretty passable spanish. Mostly the stuff that you don't use around your grandmother. Working in kitchens for half of your life will do that.

    Education:
    Proud college (political science) drop out. Best choice I never made.

    Occupation:
    Chef, Morgan Harbor Grill in Chicago.

    Religious affiliation :
    Atheist.

    Political affiliation:
    Political conservative, social liberal. Or, left of left with right wing tendencies.

    Other hobbies: Herping. Bonsai trees, carnivorous plants, collecting straight razors, collecting beetles, kitchen knives, tattoos...you name it, I probably collect it.

    How long I have been a photographer:
    I've had a camera for at least 15 years. I've actually known how to use it (to some extent!) for about four.

    First "real" camera:
    Minolta SRT101 and a Yashica MAT 124G. My father was an army photographer so I had some pretty cool stuff growing up.

    How I found Photographyreview.com:
    to hell if I remember.

    Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is innacurate):
    a few years ago. or a thousand posts ago...

    Favorite forum:
    Nature and wildlife, naturally.

    Photogatherings I have attended:
    None yet...

    Favorite subjects:
    Nature and my family.

    Current Gear:
    Olympus E3
    Olympus E510

    Fujica ST605n
    Olympus OM10
    Yashica MAT 124G



    Lenses and Accessories:
    Zuiko Digital.
    12-60 SWD
    50-200 SWD
    50mm F/2 Macro
    FL50r flash, Fl36 Flash
    EX25 Tube


    OM 50/1.8
    Fuji 28/3.5
    Vivitar 135/2.8
    Vivitar 50/1.8
    m42 to 4/3 adapter

    Misc
    Monopod. Bogen something. Got it on recommendation in viewfinder. Nice piece of equipment.
    4 Poverty wizards
    a reflector
    various diffusers, mostly homemade.
    a few filters.

    Camera I use the most:
    Olympus E3

    Why I prefer film or digital:
    I've learned more in one day of shooting digital than in two years of shooting film. EXIF is a wonderful thing. Emmanual Kant would be proud.

    What I like about Photographyreview.com:
    BEST NATURE AND WILDLIFE FORUM, EVER. That's a true story. Even though it's a core of a dozen people, they are a dozen AWESOME people and great photographers too.

    What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
    I just like to get outdoors. Photography is just an excuse, but in the past it's been fishing, hiking, camping, herping...photography has become more appealing over the years because it is a way to document the fun I've had, and the things I've seen. When you're only where you really want to be a handful of days a year it is important to remember why you bust your hump so badly.

    A few of my favorite recent images...

    Me on the left. Awesome rattlesnake.
    http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2455/...49d63b23_o.jpg
    Fussen, Germany
    http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/...df7a1436_o.jpg
    Eastern Massassauga - even awesomer rattlesnake, if that's possible.
    http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2444/...49295850_o.jpg
    Mantis at twice life size.
    http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/...6b83c741_o.jpg
  • 01-31-2010, 02:30 AM
    Nicci
    Introducing Nicci :)
    Just found this thread so I figured you all should know who I am! :thumbsup:


    Name:
    Nicole

    Meaning of handle (if it's not obvious):
    hmm....


    Location:
    55.564265,13.024292 or Malmö, Sweden

    Born:
    Evansville, Indiana USA

    Other places I've lived:
    St Louis, MO, Fort Wayne, IN (for ½ a minute then I found my sanity and moved) and Amsterdamn, The Netherlands

    Like to Retire:
    haven't really thought about it.

    Ethnicity:
    so white that my DNA is clear.

    Marriage/Family:
    Nope but I have a boyfriend of 7 years.

    Languages I speak:
    American English, Redneck English, Music and some Swedish (and if I am drunk, Danish)

    Languages I would like to learn: Icelandic and Finnish

    Education:
    working on my BA in English Lit with a minor in Ethnic Studies. Will be working on a Masters in English Lit and Media in 2½ years.

    Occupation:
    Professional slacker

    Religious affiliation (if any): I worship he/she who can make Sushi

    Political affiliation (if any): I vote for the person I think can do the best job regardless of political affiliation.

    Other hobbies: reading, biking around town, annoying the cat, going to concerts...

    How long I have been a photographer:
    eeeh. I would never consider myself a photographer. I like to take pictures so I am a picture taker. That I have been doing on a regular basis for about 5 years.

    First "real" camera:
    Nikon something. Don't really remember. I think my mom handed it to me to keep me occupied.

    How I found Photographyreview.com:
    searching for comparison between two cameras and came across this forum.

    Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is inaccurate):
    Dunno

    Favorite forum:
    I like the Photo Critique forum. Some interesting shots there.

    Photo-gatherings I have attended:
    none

    Favorite subjects:
    random people, landscapes, buildings, my cat, stuff, it doesn't matter.

    Current Gear:
    Nikon D90


    What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
    I am still learning my camera so I am attempting a Project 365 where I take at least one picture a day. I usually take 100 a day. I hope to get into macro photography and local concert photography.

    A few of my favorite pictures (not all taken with the Nikon)

    http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/...14c5d8fd_b.jpg
    The Boy or TBS as we call him, The Big Swede as he is 6'4" and 224lbs of muscle.

    http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3271/...8b5bf115_o.jpg
    Brad Dourif. Super nice guy!

    http://farm1.static.flickr.com/89/22...9779c0b2_o.jpg
    David Carradine...he wasn't so nice.

    http://farm1.static.flickr.com/196/4...4c98c721_o.jpg
    Windows in Cabo Verde post office

    http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2196/...84e2cd5a_o.jpg
    Yours truly.
  • 01-31-2010, 03:39 PM
    n8
    Re: Photographyreview: The People
    My turn I suppose...

    Name:
    Nate

    Meaning of handle (if it's not obvious):
    it's also my handle on xbox live. I'm a social worker/ addictions counselor by profession. I thought counselor was too meh, THE counsel represents an entire body of people and sounds powerful.


    Location:
    Rockford, Il

    Born:
    Rockford, IL

    Other places I've lived:
    No where exciting...mostly Rockford

    Like to Retire:
    northern Arizona or one of those states out west with scenery

    Ethnicity:
    european mutt

    Marriage/Family:
    psuedo "insta-family" of a girlfriend and her daughter

    Languages I speak:
    plain english

    Languages I would like to learn: learning greek bit by bit

    Education:
    ba in psychology

    Occupation:
    addictions counselor at a recovery home for adolescent boys

    Religious affiliation (if any): christian I suppose

    Political affiliation (if any): whatever

    Other hobbies: guitar, hiking, video games

    How long I have been a photographer:
    began shooting for my yearbook in 8th grade. maintained some kind of yearbook or news paper involvement from then through college.

    First "real" camera:
    Nikon EM

    How I found Photographyreview.com:
    pretty sure I googled photography forums

    Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is inaccurate):
    Sept 09

    Favorite forum:
    view finder and help files

    Photo-gatherings I have attended:
    none

    Favorite subjects:
    girlfriends daughter, pets, random objects, events, opportunities to take something boring and shop it up

    Current Gear:
    - Nikon D40
    - Nikon D90
    - 18-55mm, 35mm 1.8, 50mm 1.8, 18-200VR, 55mm macro
    - sb600
    - rocketfish carbon fiber tripod



    What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
    get proficient to the point that I can do it for others, maybe even be solicited for some paid shoots. Otherwise, to simply enjoy the sound of of the shutter and see what I got.

    a couple favorites
    http://gallery.photographyreview.com...edium/f226.jpg

    http://gallery.photographyreview.com...dium/plane.jpg

    http://gallery.photographyreview.com...herdaugher.jpg

    and me, taken by the g/f
    http://gallery.photographyreview.com...dium/me_bw.jpg
  • 01-31-2010, 09:02 PM
    speedracer 36
    Re: Photographyreview: The People
    Name:
    Conor Knuteson

    Meaning of handle:
    Its a nickname from when I raced Karts and my car


    Location:
    MN, USA

    Born:
    Stillwater, MN


    Like to Retire:
    Italy, Iceland


    Marriage/Family:
    Single with a brother and two great parents

    Languages I speak:
    English

    Education:
    Current Student in High School

    Occupation:
    Student

    How long I have been a photographer:
    As long as I can remember

    First "real" camera:
    Nikon P80

    How I found Photographyreview.com:
    Researching consumer reviews of cameras prior to recent purchases.

    Favorite forum:
    Nikon Equipment

    Photogatherings I have attended:
    None

    Favorite subjects:
    In order: Auto Racing, macro, landscape, wildlife, people, travel

    Current Gear (Main):
    Nikon D5000 18-55MM

    Why I prefer film or digital:
    Digital, this is what my generation is growing up with.

    What I like about Photographyreview.com:
    I love looking at the photos and having people from all over the world be able to comment on them.

    What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
    My goal for photography is to take a photo that is one to be proud of that I could enlarge and hang in my home.

    Favorite Photos....I cant compress photos yet, Im working on how, here are a few links...
    http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs126...._1948818_n.jpg
    http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs126...._8177949_n.jpg
    http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs126...._2265788_n.jpg

    Then of me... (in the middle)
    http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs125...._3890219_n.jpg
  • 02-19-2010, 06:08 AM
    flowingwaters
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    Re: Photographyreview: The People
    Hi. Just found the website and am excited to see what it offers.

    I have a Nikon P80 now but learned on a Pentax K1000.

    I love trying to find the perfect shot, but most times it seems that the first "casual" shot comes out much better than all the ones following it!

    I've been experimenting with my photo editing software lately and have begun a website around it:

    http://flowingwatersimpressionistpho....yolasite.com/

    I'd be interested in any advice or comments. Thanks.
  • 02-19-2010, 07:17 AM
    motasemayyad
    Re: Photographyreview: The People
    OKAY ...

    Name : Motasem,

    Live in : GAZA - Palestine,

    Career : Radiographer,

    Photography : it is a hobby snce I had the one and only camera KODAK CX7430,

    Religion : Islam,

    Language : Arabic and English,

    AM I missiing anything here ... ?
  • 02-19-2010, 08:07 AM
    Frog
    Re: Photographyreview: The People
    Welcome Flowingwaters and Motasem.
    Hope to see you on the boards soon.
  • 02-28-2010, 10:11 PM
    dave3107
    Re: Photographyreview: The People
    Gday all!

    Im Dave. (Hence the Nick!) - Sydney, Australia.

    Cameras - Canon Powershot G5, Canon Eos 350D, Canon Eos 450D.

    Lenses - EFS 18-55 IS & 70-100mm(cheapo!)

    Status - amateur / beginner (with a fairly decent eye for framing!):thumbsup:

    Love photography - never enough time though.

    Cheers!:D
  • 02-28-2010, 10:40 PM
    amorton1437
    Re: Photographyreview: The People
    Name:
    Angela

    Meaning of handle (if it's not obvious):
    The first letter of my first name, last name and a random number combination I came up with for my first email in 7th grade and I just stick with it for most SNs

    Location:
    Fort Stewart

    Born:
    Oregon

    Other places I've lived:
    I have driven cross country many times, so just about every state aside from most east coast states

    Like to Retire:
    Somewhere beachy and beautiful

    Ethnicity:
    Mutt. Irish, swedish, english, norwegian, german, dutch and native american

    Marriage/Family:
    Married with one human baby and 4 furry babies

    Languages I speak:
    English and random french that I learned in high school

    Education:
    high school

    Occupation:
    Stay at home mom

    Religious affiliation (if any):
    I prefer not to associate with "religions" per se. I am technically a Christian, but consider it more of a relationship and less of a "following" of one thing

    Political affiliation (if any):
    Politics and I do not mix

    Other hobbies:
    Whatever I feel like. Knitting, drawing, painting, travelling

    How long I have been a photographer:
    I have always been "into" taking pictures since I got my first camera at the age of 6, but have only just gotten my first DSLR and getting more serious about it

    First "real" camera:
    Canon T1i, before that it was a powershot a640, I considered that pretty real.

    How I found Photographyreview.com:
    Someone recommended it on another board I go on.

    Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is innacurate):
    February 2010

    Favorite forum:
    Critiques

    Photogatherings I have attended:
    ...

    Favorite subjects:
    My son, my 2 dogs, my 2 cats, and beachscapes

    Current Gear:
    Canon T1i with kit lens and for my P&S I have a canon powershot a640-I love canons, could you tell?

    Camera I use the most:
    T1i

    Why I prefer film or digital:
    Digital, I like being able to edit and lots of retakes

    What I like about Photographyreview.com:
    Im still getting used to it, but I appreciate the atmosphere of the critiques, people can tell you in a nice constructive way that "this part looks like crap"

    What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
    my photography is mostly for my personal enjoyment, it gives me an outlet to express myself and capture memories.

    A few of my favorite pictures:
    My Dog romeo
    http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...eed3182d39.jpg
    My boy
    http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs015...._8006905_n.jpg
    Cropped a little tight but I still love it
    http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...7_edited-1.jpg
  • 02-28-2010, 11:32 PM
    Shebang
    Re: Photographyreview: The People
    Welcome to all you newcomers!
  • 03-08-2010, 09:20 PM
    stan williams
    Re: Photographyreview: The People
    I've been reading about some of the members of this site, and I feel lucky to have found it. You people sound sincere and cool. I'm a 60yr old guy that just recently got back into photography. Bought my first camera (Konica Reflex T) at a PX in Viet Nam in 1969. Still use that sometimes and it still takes great pictures. But I just bought a Canon Rebel XS and am trying to learn digital. I would appreciate any help or suggestions. Will try to post a picture.
  • 03-08-2010, 11:02 PM
    Skyman
    Re: Photographyreview: The People
    Name:
    Simon

    Meaning of handle (if it's not obvious):
    I am not a particularly stargazing person, A colleague called me that and i liked it as a suitably obscure handle so i kept it.

    Location:
    Sydney Australia (not far from the airport if anyone wants to visit?)

    Born:
    Sydney

    Other places I've lived:
    Various satellite suburbs of this great city.

    Like to Retire:
    Either a country estate or a cottage on a cliff overlooking the ocean

    Ethnicity:
    Officially caucasion 50/50 English/Dutch but going back portuguese, spanish, irish german - so I guess I am a mongrel

    Marriage/Family:
    One wife and one replicant so far

    Languages I speak:
    English and bits of Arabic, Dutch, Pig latin, Giberese and Entendre (I can probably swear in a couple more languages)

    Education:
    I attended uni and I graduated, I am not sure how much I learnt though

    Occupation:
    Communications / Production assistant is the official title, but I do a fair bit of Systems Administration as well as web and print design.

    Religious affiliation (if any):
    Roman Catholic - but I have very liberal views, free will was Gods greatest gift.

    Political affiliation (if any):
    Leftist. I would probably join a political party if I found the right one but I simply vote (although that is compulsory here)

    Other hobbies:
    Table Tennis, random facts, singing

    How long I have been a photographer:
    the journey started in 1998

    First "real" camera:
    Canon eos 500n

    How I found Photographyreview.com:
    I really don't recall

    Date I joined PR (sometimes people's listed join date is innacurate):
    I really don't remember but it was on the old site and I was a lurker way before I did anything active.

    Favorite forum:
    How could I not suggest my own forum? the digital video forum!
    When I was first on here I loved help files, now I am loving viewfinder and OT

    Photogatherings I have attended:
    livin4lax and I met up once just before he flew out.... does that count as the first and only sydney gathering?

    Favorite subjects:
    The sails and the coathanger (harbour bridge and the opera house for those who don't live in Sydney)

    Current Gear:
    400d and 300d bodies as well as 5 and 500n (both out on permanent loan)
    Zoom
    18-55is and 18-55 regular 35-105, 28-80, 75-300, 70-200 f4L
    Prime
    24 f2.8, 28 f2.8, 50 f 1.8, 135 f2.8 (with soft focus), 200 f2.8L

    Camera I use the most:
    400d

    Why I prefer film or digital:
    Film, I love the look, but I only shoot digital these days as I simply can't afford the film.

    What I like about Photographyreview.com:
    The community as a whole, It is great that all levels of skill and experience can get on without any of the how big is your lens rubish that a lot of other websites and photography clubs have.

    What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
    These days it is more of a hobby as I tend to be doing much more video. I would love to learn lighting better as well as posing people.
  • 01-02-2011, 04:08 PM
    mechelep
    10 Attachment(s)
    Re: Photographyreview: The People
    Name:
    Mechele

    Meaning of handle (it's obvious :)


    Location:
    Southwest Virginia

    Born:
    Virginia

    Like to Retire:
    Soon :D

    Ethnicity:
    White

    Marriage/Family:
    Married w/ Son & Daughter

    Languages I speak:
    English

    Education:
    High School

    Occupation:
    Custodian


    Religious affiliation
    Spiritual


    Other hobbies:
    Flower Gardening

    How long I have been a photographer:
    the journey started in 2010

    First "real" camera:
    Kodak Easyshare

    How I found Photographyreview.com:
    surfed on

    Date I joined PR
    Today

    Favorite forum:
    Unsure @ moment


    Favorite subjects:
    Nature

    Current Gear:
    Kodak Easyshare

    Camera I use the most:
    Kodak Easyshare



    What I am trying to accomplish with my photography:
    Hobby for now.....