Hello Everyone!

Well, like the subject said... "Hello Everyone!". I've just recently joined up

so I thought I should pop by and say G'day before I start bombarding the place

with questions.

 

Over the past, I don't know, probably four years, whenever I've had a

camera/photography related conundrum, I'd do web searches, and nine times out

of ten end up at some site called "photo.net". I could always find the answer

I was looking for, and there always seemed to be someone much less embarrassed

than myself to ask a "silly" question, which really helps us shy folks out.

I'd always think "Wow, this is a really helpful site, and (almost) everyone

seems really genuine and helpful, giving concise and respectful answers. I

really must remember this site." ...of course, within five minutes I would

have forgotten it again!

 

Anyway, I was planning to write a little about myself and my photographic

history (not all that exciting or lengthy though), but it's been so busy at

work that this is the first chance I've had to post. Every day for the past

two months I've opened up half a dozen threads, then slowly through the course

of the day managed to read one or two of them, never actually had the chance to

post. Did make the time to sign up last week though, I thought that would

inspire me to make an appearance!

 

Well, I'm looking forward to learning as much as I can from all of you on here,

and thanks again for the great resource!

 

Cheers,

 

Steve.

Welcome to PNet.

Welcome Steve. The community is fun, informative, controversial, opinionated, friendly, helpful, and above all, filled with some very good photographs. Enjoy!

And whatever camera you may own - RTFM first :)

Steve, a bit of advice. Ignore the "Ratings Game" and shoot for yourself. Look at as many pictures here as you can, and try to learn from each of them. From the bad ones, learn what makes a failed picture, from the good ones, learn what makes a successful picture.

 

Comment on other peoples pictures, not just "Gee this is great" but meaningful comments that describe how a picture affects you, and people will comment on your pictures.

 

Don't take anything here personally, it is after the internet ;-)

 

<Chas>

G'Day mate.

What a warm welcome, I should have done this years ago when I first found you guys ;)

 

...and Leszek, believe me, I have! My main bodies's are the humble old Pentax ME Super's. I've always had an affinity for them, the small light size is just so easy to handle.

Hello Steve! Happy posting! ;)

Hi Steve, I agree with Chas - ignore the rates.. Learn from comments made on your pictures and the several hundred other pictures on here..

see you around matey..

~Pete~