Greetings from Morecambe

[Martyn]

Hi all, I'm new to photography and decided to join this forum because it looks relatively small and friendly. I don't own a camera but I recently wanted to record an event and was lent one by my brother in law; it's only a cheap point and shoot but I have now got the bug. I intend to buy a decent camera but since I don't really know what I want I'm holding back. Until that time I want to train my eyes to look and see. Looking forward to sharing some of my images and getting constructive criticism! 

 

Martyn

[NannyFerret]

Hi, and welcome, Martin. You will like it here.

[Phil]

Hi Martyn, welcome aboard!

 

Ya know, I often envy none photographers. It was so easy to pick up the camera and take a snap without giving it a second thought. Now, you're thinking about composition, lighting, DoF etc, not to mention the post processing work involved!

 

It's all down hill from here I'm afraid, you have my sympathy

[bugmeister]

Hi Martyn, I only just joined as well and they seem a very friendly bunch.

 

You have now entered the slippery slope of never seeing things the same as the people around you and wanting to capture what you see

 

Welcome

[Leon]

welcome along.

 

we  are a friendly bunch so you will like it here.

 

as for a camera I use a bridge camera (better than a basic point and shoot but easier to work out than a DSLR) in my opinion you would be better starting with a 2nd hand high end bridge like a HS10, FZ100 maybe?, van be be obtained from the bay of E for £120-150, then if you upgrade it will not really loose any value

 

enjoy your new found hobby, Leon 

[Heather]

hiya Martyn, nice to "meet" you   enjoy your stay with us

[Martyn]

Thank you all for the warm welcome! Seeing how you're all friendly I thought I would share the reason for borrowing a camera in the first place. This was the Tan Hill Inn, highest pub in Britain, with me making my debut as a clog dancer.

 

 

Lakeland Hornpipe solo

 

Using my magic logs to levitate! 

 

 

[KateW]

Welcome to the forum, Martyn!

[Phil]

It looks like a good time was had by all

We've passed the inn many, many times but never ventured in for a pint. Must make the effort the next time we're up that way:

[annie]

hello martyn....

 

you will be made to feel most welcome here....they are a great bunch..

 

i'm the clumsy accident prone one....

[fuzzyedges]

Try and decide what you like photographing before buying and then buy to your strengths whether its people or landscape or macro or abstract or archetecture each has its own way of being taken

Its so easy to buy a super dooper and find you loose interest I know I have sold many a system only to buy later on as the interest grows again

You will by the laws of nature gravitate towards a dslr but dont rule out second hand to keep the cost down

A bottom end dslr with a good lens will be better than an expensive body with a cheap lens

 

Most of all have fun and dont let it get to you, unless you have deep pockets

[Guest]

hiya and welcome to the forum

[NannyFerret]

I must say that those clogs look quite comfy.

[Martyn]

I must say that those clogs look quite comfy.

 

I can honestly say that one of the greatest pleasures in life is to take 'em off! All those folk who say clogs are the most comfortable footwear they have ever worn need to get a life and buy some nice trainers 

[NannyFerret]

Shame they weren't as comfy as they look. lol

[Kobione]

Hi'ya and welcome, Martyn. You've already got a sense of what this place is like - fun, friendly and informative. Enjoy being part of the gang.

[grounded]

you are quite right, this is a small site, but that means you will soon know everyone, and your posts do not get buried under a thousand others. Don't be afraid of asking for advice regarding buying gear, it may save you from dissapointment later. cheers.

[Guest Lee]

Welcome to the friendliest madhouse in the world.