New from SoCal

<p>Hello, joined photo.net today on the recommendation of a friend. Hoping to get some useful and brutally honest critiques to help improve my photography. <br>

I have been shooting since 1995 with various levels of dedication, really started improving rapidly several years ago after I was lucky enough to find the Cleveland Photographic Society. I shoot primarily landscapes but enjoy shooting architecture, portraits, macro...whatever is available. Most of my landscape shots are wide angle hand blended HDR. Portion of my skill set that needs the most improvement is off camera lighting since I use it so infrequently. I am a member of PSA and moderate the HDR EID group 44. I threw my hat into the business side of the game a few months ago when I got into the Sawdust Winter Festival in Laguna. You can see some of my work (if your curious) <a href="http://www.matthewkuhnsphotography.com">Here</a> (still under construction) or <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mmkuhns/">Here</a>.<br>

Live in the LA area and my "day job" is aerospace engineering. I look forward to getting to know you all.<br>

Examples of my work:<br>

Good Day: Laguna Beach and a good sunset.<br>

<img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6162/6239933892_cff02641f4_o.jpg" alt="" width="1100" height="588" /><br>

Laguna Beach: Sunset at a beach near Crystal Cove<br>

<img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6182/6129481396_56e6d5581f_o.jpg" alt="" width="1100" height="712" /><br>

Sabrina Basin: Sabrina Basin in the Eastern Sierras fall color this year<br>

<img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6117/6245062977_25e069451b_o.jpg" alt="" width="1100" height="729" /><br>

Zen: Inspiration Point in the Angeles National Forest<br>

<img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5255/5472838321_49ea5a3d70_o.jpg" alt="" width="1100" height="715" /></p>

<p>Welcome to Photo.net<br>

This is a great site to learn from. I look forward to seeing your portfolio when you get going.<br>

Pat</p>