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| Tweet Topic Started: Mar 20 2008, 04:55 AM (1,510 Views) | |
| OldFlower | Mar 20 2008, 04:55 AM Post #1 |
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Hello everyone, I'm a newbie, hoping to find a buddy to go shooting around. I"m a 40-ish local Chinese guy, my nick Old Flower implies I am Long Sighted, but hey, I see better through the viewfinder of my A700! But more importantly, I endeavour to sharpen my Mind's Eye in photography - old flower or not. Interested parties kindly drop me an email at old_flower@yahoo.com.sg I hope to form a small party of max 4 people - dedicated shooters, regardless of level. I see myself as a Beginner crossing over to Intermediate.
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| eyesthruthelens | Mar 20 2008, 07:30 AM Post #2 |
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Hi OldFlower, Welcome to alphadslr. Looking at your equipment list, you are definitely no newbie We do have lots of outings organized by the members every week. Do join us and get to know each other and maybe from there, you will find your "Shooting Buddy". There is one this Sat - Link Hope to see you there. BTW, you posted that you have already booked the A900.. can you share with us the price and how you managed to book the camera? Meanwhile, you are encourage to share some of your photos in the forum for us to view and comment and if possible, put up a photo of yourself in your avatar. Link
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| Ming | Mar 20 2008, 09:46 AM Post #3 |
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Hi OldFlower , my name is Ming . Macro Shooting is part of my favourite . Secondly , event shoot but have to see what type of event ...
Maybe you would want to share with us you favourite in what type of shoots ?
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| OldFlower | Mar 20 2008, 09:56 AM Post #4 |
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Hey thanks for your compliment, but I am really a newbie - not shooting for money yet. :lol: Yes I noted quite a lot of outings posted, but I will need to squeeze time out to do so. However, I'd personally prefer shooting in smaller groups of max 4. Too much interaction, can break the vision I seek in my mind. Oh and I booked the A900 not knowing how much it is, but have recently heard it is around S$.5k to S$5k or slightly more with the vertical grip. This A900 should be my final purchase - I hope.... :lol: |
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| eyesthruthelens | Mar 20 2008, 10:00 AM Post #5 |
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On your last statement... Hmm, I doubt so <_< For our outing, no worry.. we are all very friendly. We talk a lot and occasionally take photos.. Try to join us if possible. |
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| OldFlower | Mar 20 2008, 10:01 AM Post #6 |
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Hi Ming, From the beginning, I was much into Landscape. But until recently (last year 2007), I gravitated towards Portraiture. I have a problem in this subject matter; I don't possess very good People Skills I make my subjects nervous because I look too serious when shooting. :lol: I like Macro too, but only moderately, as I've yet to find my subject matter in Macro Art. Still searching. (oh btw, Macro shooting kills my back mostly..I have a bad back) :lol: you see, many problems I have - growing old no good. But I am quite partial to Night Photography, that is if I can fruitfully shoot between 5pm to 8pm and head home - I get sleepy early and don't wanna fall asleep driving home! |
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| OldFlower | Mar 20 2008, 10:04 AM Post #7 |
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Ok sounds cool, but will I be the only uncle-ish person amongst you guys? Don't want to slow you guys down you know :lol: |
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| OldFlower | Mar 20 2008, 10:11 AM Post #8 |
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Oh and the other topic I'm currently studying on my own is HRDi. I find images of any subject matter, look gorgeous in HDR. But I also note that over-doing a picture in HDR can be ghastly (as Simon in American Idol would remark). |
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| Ming | Mar 20 2008, 10:17 AM Post #9 |
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Wah , what uncle ? I also 38 already , and frankly , there are quite a numbers of Uncles here too ! :lol: Yeah lor , Macro shooting really can caused some bad backs afterwards ... But , sometimes , its worth the Back-aches ... I don't talk much when meet up too , but i do enjoy listening & seeing the people around here . They are just ... Friendly & nice to hang out with . So , see you around & lets take photos together .
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| Birder | Mar 20 2008, 10:38 AM Post #10 |
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Hi OldFlower, Welcome! Haha .. if you uncle already, you can soon call me uncle soon liao.. I not far behind haha.. Anyway, looking at our recent age check poll, you don't seem to be the oldest Most of us do not shoot for money... yet. Join our outing, be it macro or portrait or whatever, and I am sure you can find yourself comfortable. |
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