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...

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