Allow me to Introduce Myself...

[AnnaBanana]

Hi everyone!

I am a new member here, my name is Anna, and I am a newcomer to the wonderful world of photography. This time last year, I had only ever taken the odd snapshot on holidays or at family gatherings, but my husband suggested I buy a digital camera in the after-Christmas sales.

I bought a Fuji S3500, and was bitten by the photography bug! I fell in love with this wonderful hobby, and started to spend all the time I could learning about how to improve my skills.

In April 2005 I bought a Fuji S7000 as I wanted more control over things like aperture and shutter speed, and became even more passionate about photography.

In the past two weeks, I have become the proud (and lucky!) owner of a Nikon D50, and I love using a DSLR - the creative control it gives is fantastic, although I won't part with my Fuji S7000 for the world!

I am really pleased to have been accepted as a member here -- there are so many excellent photos and the forums are full of helpful and friendly posts that I can't wait to become involved! I'm so looking forward to getting to know you and learning about photography from you!

Anna :banana:

[CT]

Hello Anna. :wave2: You couldn't have got into photography at a more exciting time, we're all like kids in a sweet shop here. Enjoy the board. :)

[GfK]

Yay! Another Fuji user!

I'm not lonely any more :D :D :D

[RobertP]

Hello and welcome :)

[Steve]

Welcome Anna

Nice introduction and from looking at the pictures in your gallery you have some good shots already. :thumb:

I hope you enjoy the site and the forums. :)

[AnnaBanana]

Wow... thanks all of you for making me feel so welcome so quickly!

I'm going to like it here! :D


Anna :banana:

[Steve]

You have not seen anything yet, sit back and watch the crowds rush in ;)

[IanC_UK]

Cant imagine what you mean there Steve ;)

Welcome to the forum Anna, dont be afraid to ask questions, we dont normally bite

[minimeeze]

Hi Anna, and welcome :)

[MyPix]

welcome Anna,

MyPix

[Ross]

Welcome to the forums :)

[AquilaEagle]

Welcome along Anna, it is a very friendly place :) Lets see some of your pics :)

[Warspite]

Welcome aboard Anna :clap:

[matty]

welcome Anna!

[Bachs]

Welcome aboard Anna.
Had a look at your gallery...you obviously have a passion for this hobby!

[AnnaBanana]

Thanks! :)

Just one question.... how do I post some photos?

Anna :banana:

[MyPix]

u need to PM Matty just up there above us to set up a gallery account for you,
you can pop em in there
do this by clicking on ' MATTY ' and chose the private message dropdown

MyPix

[AnnaBanana]

Thanks MyPix! I'll do that now :)


Anna :banana:

[Ross]

or alternatively if you have the file hosted elsewhere (imageshack etc) just use the tags with the file URL

eg [img]linktopicture

[Matt]

Hello Anna :wave4:

[digitalfailure]

late again am I ?

Hello there Anna

:welcome:

[dod]

avabanana Annabanana :dance:

[Joe T]

Yay! Another Fuji user!

I'm not lonely any more :D :D :D
Yes but she's bought a Nikon now.... :p

Welcome! :D

[AnnaBanana]

Hiya! I didn't buy the Nikon, I won it :D LOL

I still use my Fuji, and love it. Great camera! :)

:dance:

[barrymoir]

Hi and a welcome from me too, i too have the fuji s7000, fantastic camera and it did me proud, so i keep it as a backup.

[Marianne]

same here Anna, I have kept my S7000, a special camera but to be honest, since getting my D70 about a year ago,I have only used it once! Welcome to the photography forum :)

[DJW]

Hi there. Must admit I see a lot of people ranting about the S7000 & the pictures I have seen from them are very impressive.

[MyPix]

i wish i hadnt sold mine on, but in the 12 months i had it , i only lost £120 from the purchase price of over £500
this was about a week before sub £1000 DSLR's hit the market ,
so it had to go when i got the Nikon D70
i found the more you got into the controls of the camera the better the results were, and it was easy to use one handed

MyPix

[matty]

how did you win it anne?

[CT]

Arm wrestling? :getmecoat

[AnnaBanana]

I had a photograph published in a digital photography magazine - it won me the Nikon D50 kit :) Have had the camera about 3 weeks now, and still getting to grips with it; it's my first DSLR.

Looking forward to learning how to use it properly from all you on here :)

http://static.flickr.com/37/81106928_183fcfe609.jpg

[IanC_UK]

Wow ! that was taken with the S7000 ?

Nice shot !

[AnnaBanana]

Thanks Ian!

It sure was... told you I love my S7000 :D


:banana:

[Warspite]

Congratulations on the win + the prize:)

Great pic BTW (obviously otherwise it woudlnt have won;))

[matty]

which mag, digital camera?

[AnnaBanana]

Digital Photography Made Easy magazine.... :)

[CT]

Well deserved win there! :thumb:

[matty]

cool well done!

i one a canon G6 in digital Photo mag! great feeling innit!

[Dave]

Welcome to the forums. :)
Glad you said you won a Nikon. Can't imagine anyone deliberately buying one. :p
/runs and hides :D

[Arkady]

Aaaaaarrrggghhhh!!!!!!

Just checked out your site Anna - some nice stuff there.
Welcome to the World of Mad.

[AnnaBanana]

Wow... what a friendly place!

Thanks so much for making me feel a part of things :)

[Arkady]

Us Nikon users need to stick together...

[IanC_UK]

Us Nikon users need to stick together...

i use canon (20D) and nikon (995) where does that put me ? ;) LOL

[AnnaBanana]

One foot firmly in each camp, I'd say :)

Like hedging your bets! LOL :whistle2: