new-b here

[1low6]

hey all, my name is justin. i live in olympia washington, great place for nature/out door photography btw. i purchased a nikon d50 last december and im pretty much in love with my camera. im still quite the rookie as far as photography goes. anyone on this forum from around this area?

[Kokopeli]

Mornin' Justin,

And welcome to PR.com. Although I don't live in WA, I am a West Coaster.

I can't wait to see some of your photography, so let's get posting!

[freygr]

Welcome, I'm dowm south in Oregon, Does that count? ;-)

[Photo-John]

Welcome, Justin! I don't know how many people we have in Western Washington. But can do a search in the Members List and see what comes up.

Hope you stick around to learn and share with us. I'd love to see some photos from the Olympics and the rain forest. Those are two places I haven't yet visited and I could use some motivation. I have spent some time in Olympia and around Washington, though. I had a friend that went to Evergreen College and I used to visit him a couple times a year. I also have an aunt in Puyallup that I used to visit a lot. And I have friends in Seattle, Spokane, and Whidby Island. I guess I've spent a fair bit of time in Washington

Glad to have you! If we don't have enough Washington people here, maybe you will recruit some for us

[berrywise]

Welcome Newb!

[mjs1973]

Welcome Justin. I have never been to your great state, but hope make it there someday. Until then, I hope you share some photos to show us all what we're missing out your way.

[1low6]

i dont really have many scenic pix yet, but im going hiking a few times next month and im going to try and get some good pix then. as for the rain forest pix, thats a 4 hour drive from my house so im not sure when ill be making that venture =)

[schrackman]

Why don't you post some shots you've already taken? Doesn't have to be spectacular, just to give us an idea of what you've been shooting thus far. There's a lot of people here who love giving tips and information. So if you stick around and post a few you might actually get some very constructive pointers. BTW, welcome to PR!

[deckcadet]

Welcome, Justin! I'm glad you've joined up here. This is a very friendly forum and I hope you post some pictures soon.

I'm the moderator of the Nikon forum here, and one of our resident Nikon experts so if you have a question about anything i'm here to help

[1low6]

i posted up some random pix i have taken in my gallery. i havnt had a chance yet to really go out and take some good scenic pix, being i live in washington i only have 2 good months to go hiking, and the rest is rain haha. but ill get some soon

[Photo-John]

being i live in washington i only have 2 good months to go hiking, and the rest is rain haha. but ill get some soon

Nothing wring with a good rain hike! You just have to be dressed right. A bunch of us met up for a Bay Area Gathering a few years ago and did a big hike at Pinnacles State Park (CA) in the pouring rain. It was beautiful and unforgettable. Plus, even though it's complicated to shoot in the rain, the light and color is excellent. Gotta work with what you're given. And if I lived in Washington, I'd be trying to embrace the rain photography

[another view]

Hi and welcome. There are plenty of people here on this site from all over the world. I've never been to WA but it looks like a beautiful place.

Rain can be a lot of fun, almost went paddling in it tonight until the lightning started... bummer.

[Axle]

Welcome aboard! We're nice to new people here, don't worry. :thumbsup: