Newbee here

airfrogusmc · 26th of May 2007 (Sat)

I wanted to introduce myself with a few words .

Meaty0 · 26th of May 2007 (Sat)

WOW ! Welcome Allan. It's always nice to have someone join this forum who brings along as much experience as you obviously have. The 5D and the 85mm f/1.2 make a wonderful couple don't they? Especially for weddings, but as you have shown, also for general scenery too.

I am sure we can look forward to some helpful advice from you.

Meaty0 · 26th of May 2007 (Sat)

Yes, the 5D gives it's best only with the best lenses Canon has to offer...It's like a car that only runs on premium gas

. I aspire to upgrade my 20D to a 5D soon.

Meaty0 · 27th of May 2007 (Sun)

Those images are all top notch. Sigh. I love black and whites.

nwa2 · 27th of May 2007 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by airfrogusmc

You can get one for like $2500 now. I paid $4 for mine when they fist came out.

That was a bargain - did you buy a dozen ......

nwa2 · 27th of May 2007 (Sun)

I do like your work - not so sure about the gorey one ..

Do you prefer landscapes or portraits?

The portraits you have chosen to post are all very stylised, is this what pays?
I like the second from last (baby and reflection). I am guessing this was taken with natural light from the window. Was it difficult getting an exposure which kept the reflection?

Neil ...

SuzyView · 27th of May 2007 (Sun)

Welcome! The images are really great. You have a genuine talent. Glad you are joining us. Do you shoot exclusively with Canon's now? I like available light a lot! I could take classes from Curtis for a year and still have issues, but I'm trying.

SuzyView · 27th of May 2007 (Sun)

I started with the AE-1 Program, I'm older, but I started late. My brother converted to Nikon since his vision was going and he wanted something else. He gave me all his old stuff, including an F-1, which I still take out every once in a while and shoot a roll of B&W. But really, I use my EOS 3 much more and as a 3rd body for weddings. Once I went digital, it was hard to go back to film. I'm shooting mostly events and that's been great. I meet a lot of interesting people, mostly photographers. The POTN people in the midwest just had a big gathering in Chicago. Too bad you missed that. We get together here in the east sometimes, just a few of us, but the gatherings are always fun. And still, would like to see more of your work here.

SuzyView · 27th of May 2007 (Sun)

Yes, I've been amazed at the 5D's ability to get good shots in low lighting. That's one of the main reasons I bought the 5D to begin with.

thedjo · 27th of May 2007 (Sun)

awesome pictures

26th of May 2007 (Sat)	#1
airfrogusmc I'm a chimper. There I said it... Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oak Park, Illinois Posts: 27,253 IMAGE EDITING OK	Newbee here I wanted to introduce myself with a few words . Last edited by airfrogusmc : 28th of May 2011 (Sat) at 19:47.

26th of May 2007 (Sat)	#2
Meaty0 Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,519	Re: Newbee here WOW ! Welcome Allan. It's always nice to have someone join this forum who brings along as much experience as you obviously have. The 5D and the 85mm f/1.2 make a wonderful couple don't they? Especially for weddings, but as you have shown, also for general scenery too. I am sure we can look forward to some helpful advice from you. __________________

26th of May 2007 (Sat)	#3
Meaty0 Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,519	Re: Newbee here Yes, the 5D gives it's best only with the best lenses Canon has to offer...It's like a car that only runs on premium gas. I aspire to upgrade my 20D to a 5D soon. __________________

27th of May 2007 (Sun)	#4
Meaty0 Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,519	Re: Newbee here Those images are all top notch. Sigh. I love black and whites. __________________

27th of May 2007 (Sun)	#6
nwa2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manitoba Posts: 1,092	Re: Newbee here I do like your work - not so sure about the gorey one .. Do you prefer landscapes or portraits? The portraits you have chosen to post are all very stylised, is this what pays? I like the second from last (baby and reflection). I am guessing this was taken with natural light from the window. Was it difficult getting an exposure which kept the reflection? Neil ... __________________ Canon 7D; 40D: There are many tomorrows', but only one today!! www.ImageSix.Weebly.Com

27th of May 2007 (Sun)	#7
SuzyView Ms Moderator and Grandma Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 31,514 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Newbee here Welcome! The images are really great. You have a genuine talent. Glad you are joining us. Do you shoot exclusively with Canon's now? I like available light a lot! I could take classes from Curtis for a year and still have issues, but I'm trying. __________________ Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese! *5D2* *7D & G12, the new iPad, iPhone 5 , 5 L's & 2 Primes* 23 bags - 4 Domke, 3 Lowepro, 1 Crumpler, 2 Tamrac, 5 Kata, 3 Thinktanks, 1 Pelican, 1 Tenba bag, 1 Epiphanie Paris & 2 Coach Handbag! And no excuses. My children are the reason, but it's the passion that drives me to get the perfect image of everything. My Gear and Wishes

27th of May 2007 (Sun)	#8
SuzyView Ms Moderator and Grandma Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 31,514 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Newbee here I started with the AE-1 Program, I'm older, but I started late. My brother converted to Nikon since his vision was going and he wanted something else. He gave me all his old stuff, including an F-1, which I still take out every once in a while and shoot a roll of B&W. But really, I use my EOS 3 much more and as a 3rd body for weddings. Once I went digital, it was hard to go back to film. I'm shooting mostly events and that's been great. I meet a lot of interesting people, mostly photographers. The POTN people in the midwest just had a big gathering in Chicago. Too bad you missed that. We get together here in the east sometimes, just a few of us, but the gatherings are always fun. And still, would like to see more of your work here. __________________ Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese! *5D2* *7D & G12, the new iPad, iPhone 5 , 5 L's & 2 Primes* 23 bags - 4 Domke, 3 Lowepro, 1 Crumpler, 2 Tamrac, 5 Kata, 3 Thinktanks, 1 Pelican, 1 Tenba bag, 1 Epiphanie Paris & 2 Coach Handbag! And no excuses. My children are the reason, but it's the passion that drives me to get the perfect image of everything. My Gear and Wishes

27th of May 2007 (Sun)	#9
SuzyView Ms Moderator and Grandma Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 31,514 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Newbee here Yes, I've been amazed at the 5D's ability to get good shots in low lighting. That's one of the main reasons I bought the 5D to begin with. __________________ Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese! *5D2* *7D & G12, the new iPad, iPhone 5 , 5 L's & 2 Primes* 23 bags - 4 Domke, 3 Lowepro, 1 Crumpler, 2 Tamrac, 5 Kata, 3 Thinktanks, 1 Pelican, 1 Tenba bag, 1 Epiphanie Paris & 2 Coach Handbag! And no excuses. My children are the reason, but it's the passion that drives me to get the perfect image of everything. My Gear and Wishes

27th of May 2007 (Sun)	#10
thedjo Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Behind EOS Posts: 318 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Newbee here awesome pictures __________________ XTi, EF-S 17-55 f/2.8IS, 30mm f/1.4EX, Domke F-2, Contax T2, Olympus OM2 w/ 50mm, 24mm

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