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New member's introduction

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How about an introduction thread for new members joining the forum. I'll start it off...

My name is Dave Featherstone, live and work in Atherton. I was a member of ADAPS during the 90's but because of a change in jobs & shifts, unfortunately had to give up my membership :(
My dad gave me his Kodak box brownie in 1963 and been hooked ever since. Was reluctant to switch over from analogue to digital but all that changed after a visit to the club by Barry Thomas. I currently use the Canon EOS system. Subjects include travel, people and sports. I shoot portraits with Elinchrom lighting and also photograph weddings.
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Post by sunsworth »

Hi Dave, welcome. Like yourself although I live in Atherton but can't get to the club these days. People seem to put up with me all the same, and they'll do the same with you <grin>
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Welcome to the Forum David. I remember you from way back, a nice lad even if you do use Canon gear. Most of the old stalwarts are still around and will remember you. Remember that Harry Gladson, wasn't he rubbish - couldn't take a good picture for toffee. Still comes to the club on a stick.
When will we see you again?
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yellowduster wrote:...a nice lad even if you do use Canon gear.
Nothing wrong with Canon, provided it's a springboard to a better camera <grin>

Only joking, Canon were the company that started the whole mass market DSLR market rolling with the 300D.
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Hi Sunsworth: Thanks for the welcome. I don't understand your comment on "a springboard to a better camera". Canon rules OK. :wink:

Hi Yellowduster: Of course I remember Harry. A smashing bloke who offered to teach me the arts of the darkroom before I left. I also remember Len Hudson, a good chairman & photographer but hopeless on names and Jack Duckworth or would that be Alan? :lol:

Hi Paul: Thanks Paul. Checked out your web-site. Superb stuff on there. Whats Jez doing on there with all those beautiful girls? :mrgreen:

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Hi Dave, it was a joke. There's a line about if you have to eplain a joke it isn't funny. Guess that applies here <grin>
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Hiya *waves*

Brian ... I'm to one you see scrounging tea money off my mum LOL

Powered by Nikon d80, after spending 3 years on various Fujifilm's learning to grow up then finally a proper camera ..

Stabilised by Manfroto ... Never thought I'd spend nearly 200 quid on a tripod :S but my wee beasty is the dog's :)

Prefer to take photos of places and I love ruins and abandonment (even if some of the places are a tad *cough* illegal :blush:) though I do have a friend that I get to play out with in the portrait field :)

Autographs ? queue here --->
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I'm Lee new to photography, I've mastered the under and over exposure need to sort out the bit in the middle.
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Hi Lee and welcome to the forum.

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Lee Bold wrote:I'm Lee new to photography, I've mastered the under and over exposure need to sort out the bit in the middle.
lol - very witty! :lol: A professional said to me recently - that is what Photoshop is for! Personally I was amazed - what is wrong with getting it almost right in the first place? The middle is definitely the favoured spot!
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