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Introductions => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Abhijit on May 29, 2016, 07:21:34

Title: hello from ohio
Post by: Abhijit on May 29, 2016, 07:21:34

Hello all

I'm Abhijit from Ohio, USA. I bought my first DSLR (a Nikon D7000) about a year ago primarily to take pictures of my family. However, my passion for photography has steadily grown to a point where I would like to pursue it in a more serious manner.  Currently, I'm exploring different topics and compositions to see what excites me. Fair to say that I'm still trying to put together a complete picture. However, the overall journey has been very enjoyable. Hope to keep it going.

The pictures I currently have are straight out of the camera JPGs. I sometimes put them through Google Picasa to perform minor editing, such as converting to black and white. I've started looking into post processing (using GIMP) very recently, particularly for black and white conversion. Still working my way through that.

Till now, I've shared my pics with only friends and family. I'm excited and also a little nervous about sharing my pics with a much more diverse and accomplished group. Here goes...

Regards

Abhijit

Title: Re: hello from ohio
Post by: elsa hoffmann on May 29, 2016, 07:49:11

hello and welcome to Nikongear.
Once the bug has bitten - it seldom lets go. This hobby becomes a habit.

Although we all aim to take award winning shots - we actually seem not to post those on Nikongear  ;D ;D Here we tend to share the images we like, enjoy, which challenge us, and also to brag a bit at times.

We are a community - so join in.

all images are special - even if they are really bad - because we are invested in our own images.

I like your first photo especially!

Title: Re: hello from ohio
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 29, 2016, 07:56:12

No need to be afraid ... just continue on your chosen path. And welcome to NG of course.

If people on NG criticise a submitted it tends to be with the intent of helping solve a perceived problem, not to push you down. I would go as far as state that a good picture always evokes divided responses.

Your tree stump mimicking a barking dog (to my eyes) is a good example of how to create interesting pictures from mundane subjects.

As your technical capacity grows, also try to explore light conditions where light is lower or less contrasty then direct sunlight midday. Many scenes benefit from a gentler illumination. Do not shy away from using a tripod if the shutter speed dictates this. Contrary to popular belief, the slowing down of work flow enforced by a tripod-mounted camera actually can make your photography better. Quality is more important than quantity, here as elsewhere in life.

A final tip is to rotate pictures to the appropriate format (landscape, portrait) before they are uploaded to the site. Sometimes the intended orientation is not obvious to the uninformed viewer.

Title: Re: hello from ohio
Post by: Jakov Minić on May 29, 2016, 09:01:10

Abhijit, welcome to NG.
We will all become your friends and family over time, so feel free to share your photos :)

Title: Re: hello from ohio
Post by: Bruno Schroder on May 29, 2016, 10:32:29

Welcome, Abhijit. I like your first picture. The sun very lightly poking at the bottom of the frame is making it for me, more than if it was totally absent or fully present.

Title: Re: hello from ohio
Post by: Abhijit on May 29, 2016, 22:51:13

Thanks very much for the welcome! I also appreciate the comments on the photos especially since several of the photos on this forum are really incredible.

I agree with all the comments: Photography does seem to be more a way of life and a habit than a hobby. I'm a little more aware of light, shapes, texture, and so on, in the context of my surroundings than I was before and even when I don't have a camera with me.

Surprisingly, I am also much happier when I simplify the process. For example, I find my compositions improve when using primes (35mm f1.8g dx) or manual focus lenses (28mm f2.8 ais and a 75-150mm f3.5 series e) with a tripod, as opposed to using an all-in-one zoom with autofocus and image stabilization. I seem to be less lazy, think better, and execute more carefully when I don't have the comfort of newer technology. Something for me to think about...

I will most definitely share my images, elicit comments and critique. I am very happy to learn from the folks here and bring my viewpoint if I have something to share.

Regards

- Abhijit

Title: Re: hello from ohio
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 30, 2016, 10:26:25

Welcome to Nikongear!!!

Title: Re: hello from ohio
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 30, 2016, 10:39:27

Welcome ;D

Title: Re: hello from ohio
Post by: armando_m on May 30, 2016, 21:13:04

Welcome !!

Title: Re: hello from ohio
Post by: Abhijit on May 31, 2016, 03:37:46

Thanks everyone!

Title: Re: hello from ohio
Post by: Anirban Halder on May 31, 2016, 04:37:39

Welcome to NG Abhijit!  8)

Title: Re: hello from ohio
Post by: Peter McLennan on June 06, 2016, 03:14:15

Quote from: abhijit on May 29, 2016, 22:51:13

I'm a little more aware of light, shapes, texture, ...
- Abhijit

And that is one of the wonderful benefits of becoming a photographer.  You see better.  How cool is that?

Congrats on your photos.  You definitely see well already!  This group is one of the most welcoming and helpful on the Internet. Welcome!

Title: Re: hello from ohio
Post by: Erik Lund on June 28, 2016, 11:13:24

Welcome to NikonGear! ;)

Title: Re: hello from ohio
Post by: golunvolo on June 28, 2016, 14:45:00

Welcome to NG. It is the place! Very, very knowledgeable and even more generous community.

  Love that last shot.