Greetings and thank you

[Alpha_7]

Hi Everyone,

I'd like to introduce myself, I'm Craig a self confessed computer geek currently living and working in Sydney. I've always had fun taking photo's be it candid snap shots or more artistically framed photo's or portraits. However until recently I've never had the tools at my disposal to achieve what I'd like too. After having a short play with a mates Canon EOS 300, I had my eyes set on getting myself a digital SLR, however my wife had other ideas. However on a business trip recently I picked up a Nikon D70 a few lens and some other bits and pieces, the upside being I now have the tools to take the photo's I'd like, the bad being my wife was quiet upset

Anyways, this weekend I stumbled apon your website, and have been crusing it ever since, I love seeing all the fantastic photos and it is really inspiring. Also I can't tell you how useful it is to read the tips and tricks and learn more about the camera and how to take better photo's.

(Its already helped, after I saw a few of the 70-300G shots of the moon, I froze my butt off outside trying to replicate them) I haven't mastered it yet, but I did see a 200% improvement over my first attempts before reading the forums.

So in short, I'd just like to say Hi, and I hope I can learn alot and improve on my technique and skills, and even contribute some photos perhaps.

Thanks,
Craig

[birddog114]

Welcome Alpha_7-D70
Hope you'll enjoy your stay and will meet the bunch of D70 fans here!

[stubbsy]

Welcome Craig.

Now for the next step - show us some pics or come along to a mini meet.

[Alpha_7]

Now for the next step - show us some pics or come along to a mini meet.

Well after seeing a lot of the shots posted up here, I'm not really that confident about sharing my photo's, but I'm still learning so I'm sure the criticism will be helpful. I am sure attending a meet would be very useful, so I'm definitely interested (I still have to justify the expenditure with my wife)

Should I use the other forum to share any of my photo's ? I've already uploaded a few on PixSpot.


(Oh and call me Craig or Alpha_7, I was forced to add the D70, when I screwed up registering for the website).

[HappyFotographer]

Welcome Craig

this is a fabulous community and you have yourself a great new toy.

The moon shots are fun, when you feel up to it post some.....they truly can't be any worse then some of my attempts.

Have fun

Deb

[stubbsy]

Now for the next step - show us some pics or come along to a mini meet.

Well after seeing a lot of the shots posted up here, I'm not really that confident about sharing my photo's, but I'm still learning so I'm sure the criticism will be helpful. I am sure attending a meet would be very useful, so I'm definitely interested (I still have to justify the expenditure with my wife)

Should I use the other forum to share any of my photo's ? I've already uploaded a few on PixSpot.


(Oh and call me Craig or Alpha_7, I was forced to add the D70, when I screwed up registering for the website).

Craig

We are all different levels of ability both artistically and technically here. Don't be frightened to share your images good or bad here. If they're bad we'll say so nicely and suggest how to make them better. If they're good we'll probably say so too, then suggest ways to make them great

So far as your forum name. PM one of the admins (gary or nnnnsic) and I'm sure they can fix your name for you.

[Aussie Dave]

Hi Craig,
welcome....jump on in, the water's nice and warm

Don't worry about what you perceive your ability to be, the more you contribute the more you appreciate this place.

....and enjoy your camera !

[Alpha_7]

Thanks for the welcome everyone
http://www.d70users.com/viewtopic.php?p=98787#98787
For the shots of the moon, and a brief shot of me too.

[Marvin]

Hi Craig!
I have learned heaps from just trying to replicate pictures I have seen too! Welcome to the forum and enjoy!
Marvin

[Alpha_7]

Hi Marvin,

Thanks for the welcome. It's interesting knowing that other people have the same equipment it really inspires me to know, with pratice, skill and a bit of luck I could pull of something similar

[mudder]

G'day Craig,
Welcome and don't be shy about posting, I've posted shockers and learnt heaps from the members here, it's all good fun It's always interesting and inspiring seeing how other's view the image and the feedback...

Cheers.

[nigels]

Welcome Craig,

Great bunch here, lots of knowledge and more than willing to pass it on.

Cheers
Nige