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beryllium10

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Newcomer from Seattle
« on: March 30, 2016, 08:01:24 »
Hello all,

I found my way here a couple of days ago after clicking a link on Bjorn's old naturfotograf site, and have spent (too many) hours browsing since.  I stumbled on a post extolling the qualities of the Nikkor 55 f/3.5, and knew I'd found a refuge from the flood of latest-greatest-fastest-shiniest gear review sites elsewhere on the web (my 55 f/3.5 cost $89 and produces wonderful photos!).  I thought I'd introduce myself with a photo taken last December in Antarctica, where we had a number of spectacular displays of atmospheric arcs and halos.  They form by refraction when snow crystals fall with a consistent orientation - a slightly more complicated variant on rainbows.  Mostly I take photos of the natural world, which is full of surprise and fascination.

Cheers,  John

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Re: Newcomer from Seattle
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2016, 08:06:51 »
Wow, John, what an introduction shot!
Welcome here. Feel free to participate and contribute.
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Re: Newcomer from Seattle
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2016, 09:30:11 »
Welcome to NikonGear! Do feel at home ;) Very nice halo halo ;)
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Re: Newcomer from Seattle
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2016, 09:41:37 »
That's an impressive start. Welcome on board, John.
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Re: Newcomer from Seattle
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2016, 09:43:13 »
Thanks Thomas, Erik and Bruno, I felt at home straight away.  So many inspiring photos here, and a wealth of technical knowledge to glean. 

Cheers again,  John

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Re: Newcomer from Seattle
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2016, 10:07:39 »
Very cool intro in every sense of the word & welcome aboard.
You are out there. You and your camera. You can shoot or not shoot as you please. Discover the world, Your world. Show it to us. Or we might never see it.

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Re: Newcomer from Seattle
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2016, 12:51:46 »
"found a refuge from the flood of latest-greatest-fastest-shiniest gear review sites elsewhere on the web"

Ain't that the truth.

Feel at home. There will be a healthy mixture of old and new here, all spiced up with some diversified and wonderful photography by our members world wide.

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Re: Newcomer from Seattle
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2016, 02:11:54 »
Lovely antarctic arcs and halos.

Welcome, John!
I grew up in the Seattle area, Renton to be exact. I look forward to some pictures from the Northwest.

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Re: Newcomer from Seattle
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2016, 05:11:53 »
Hi Charlie,  Here's one with a northwest flavor - a Spring morning at the Fishermen's Terminal near Ballard, looking towards the Olympics.

Cheers - John

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Re: Newcomer from Seattle
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2016, 05:18:20 »
welcome! nice pic! :o :o :o

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Re: Newcomer from Seattle
« Reply #10 on: April 01, 2016, 04:16:37 »
Welcome,  two nice shots, particularly like the arcs.  As a Snohomish photographer seeing the Ballard shot made me smile, love the mountains peeking though. Looking forward to seeing more.

Cheers,
Christopher

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Re: Newcomer from Seattle
« Reply #11 on: April 08, 2016, 09:21:30 »
Welcome! Very cool shot!
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Re: Newcomer from Seattle
« Reply #12 on: April 08, 2016, 10:18:06 »
Welcome aboard
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