Senior Newbie from Florida

Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:41 pm

Hello all,

I have been lurking for a couple of months now and just did my first post to learn how. I have played with photography for years and years but have never done much more than snapshots.

I realized long ago that I do not have that innate ability or "photographic eye", so I hope to learn as much as I can, especially about composition. NEM has motivated me extensively. Unfortunately, we don't have many red barns here in west central Florida. (But I do have a Lab)

Had a digital one step up from point and shoot (Kodak DC4800) but wanted to use some of my Nikon glass from my 8008 so just got a D70 with the 18-70 zoom. Am learning about digital exposure, histograms and the multitude of options on a DSLR.

I have Photoshop Elements 4 but would like to do as much as possible in the camera and then minimal touch up if necessary.

I will appreciate any comments, suggestions or editing of any of my posted images.

Thanks for having me - I look forward to having a good time and learning a lot.

Larry Handley
Beverly Hills, Florida

Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:18 pm

Hello Larry, welcome to the community.

Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:25 pm

hey, spazoid - thanks

Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 58 Location: Clearwater, FL

Hi Larry,

Welcome to the forum. I'm also from Florida, a little south of you though. Have some friends in Lecanto.

I agree not many red barns. Shoot not much of anything really.

Looking forward to seeing some of your photos. Maybe some blackjack oaks and spanish moss or the funeral homes on 491. All kidding aside welcome to the forum, there are many talented folks here and your sure to learn alot.