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Postby dviv on Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:43 pm

Hi all,

My name is David and I've been a lurker for quite a while now so I thought I'd introduce myself. :D

I have a Canon Three Fidy :P with kit lens, 28-105, 75-300 and 100/2.8 Macro. Also a 580EX.

I am into all sorts of photography but love wildlife and Macro (especially in fish tanks)

A page with some pics from a recent trip to Kangaroo Island in South Australia: http://users.tpg.com.au/viviers/KI/ki.html

Also a big thanks to everyone who posts solutions and advice on this board - I've learned heaps already!
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Postby Marvin on Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:48 pm

Welcome David. Enjoy your time here.
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Postby iGBH on Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:52 pm

Welcome.

I really like the second photo on your site - the one of the rocks.
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Postby dviv on Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:55 pm

Thanks guys!

iGBH wrote:Welcome.

I really like the second photo on your site - the one of the rocks.


Thank you, :) I have had it printed out 10" x 15" and it's looks awesome!

Definately a keeper.
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Postby Glen on Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:59 pm

Hi David, welcome and hope you enjoy it here
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Postby Oscar on Fri Apr 27, 2007 3:08 pm

Welcome to the forum, David. I hope you enjoy your time here.

Some cool pics from your trip to Kangaroo Island - a trip I would like to do one day.

Cheers, Mick :) :) :)
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Postby Big V on Fri Apr 27, 2007 3:25 pm

Welcome aboard David, Hope you enjoy your stay and it is always good to see another Canon user :)
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Postby dviv on Fri Apr 27, 2007 3:30 pm

Thanks guys!

I love your avatars btw :D
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Postby Killakoala on Fri Apr 27, 2007 3:39 pm

Howdy David. You have some fine examples of Fur Seals on your site.

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Postby daniel_r on Fri Apr 27, 2007 4:35 pm

David,

welcome to the site, I'm sure you'll like the community here. A number of members share your photographic interests.

Nice KI pics, it's a great place. I had a visit in Feb/March last year - My pics here. Now, to get back there sometime and cover the rest of the place!

Oscar wrote:... Kangaroo Island - a trip I would like to do one day.


Mick, Just Do It!. :D
You've got the perfect set up - a camera, a van and a cup of tea to slurp on while taking in the view.
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Postby Yi-P on Fri Apr 27, 2007 4:44 pm

Hey David, great pics you got there!! :D
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Postby dviv on Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:00 pm

Thanks again guys!

Awesome pics Daniel! How good is the pelican guy? :P btw they are sea lions, the fur seals are a couple of bays over :D
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Postby ATJ on Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:07 pm

Jeesh... they let anyone in here, these days. ;)
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Postby Oscar on Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:10 pm

daniel_r wrote:Mick, Just Do It!. :D
You've got the perfect set up - a camera, a van and a cup of tea to slurp on while taking in the view.


It's definitely on the cards Daniel. Off to Lithgow for the weekend to try to get a few shots at Iron Fest. Have a good weekend all.

Cheers, Mick :) :) :)
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Postby dviv on Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:28 pm

ATJ wrote:Jeesh... they let anyone in here, these days. ;)


How are you Andrew?

Have you had a chance to test that new underwater lens?
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Postby dviv on Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:38 pm

Looks great!

I love the close-up of the cuttlefish!
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Postby Matt. K on Fri Apr 27, 2007 6:33 pm

Welcome David!
I just had a look at your pics....the seals.....Nice work! Can I recommend that when you get 15 shots of seals that are similar then just post the best 2. They are the only ones you want. Those 2 then will have more impact for viewers. Posting large numbers of very similar images weakens your portfolio. Looking forward to seeing your future work.
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Postby dviv on Sat Apr 28, 2007 11:17 pm

Matt. K wrote:Welcome David!
I just had a look at your pics....the seals.....Nice work! Can I recommend that when you get 15 shots of seals that are similar then just post the best 2. They are the only ones you want. Those 2 then will have more impact for viewers. Posting large numbers of very similar images weakens your portfolio. Looking forward to seeing your future work.


Thanks Matt.

I apprecite the advice. I took about 1200 pics over the 2 day tour and that page was more to work out which one was best :) I was picking one to frame as a gift for a friend and wanted some advice from other friends.

Hopefully someday I'll get a portfolio set up :D

Thhanks again

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