well here goes.... i have been into photography for almost 7 years now. up until yesterday afternoon i had been using a soviet 35mm zorki SLR and also a cannon powershot a530 mini digi cam. I purchased a PENTAX K100D with a 15-50mm lense+(uv & polarise filter) along with a velbon sherpa 250R tripod. i am amazed at the sheer quality and functionality of the k100d. For a relatively cheap DSLR, i think you would be hard pressed in finding a better camera in this price range. Since yesterday i have been spending alot of time, trying to work out all the features etc,so far so good.
. im very much a learner as far as photography goes, and especially at photoshop and digital etc. i have never actually had any lessons, tuition, or course work to teach me about photography and how to take photos, so all the photos you see here are purely an interpretation of what i feel photography is all about.... and that is to be able to capture an image that speaks a thousand words and can last a lifetime.. i would really appreiciate any comments (gud and bad) , as i still have so much to learn..

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[distorted_vision]

dude, your pictures are AMAZING!!! I absolutely love everyone of them.
I'm inspired!

jeez, thanks alot mate.. i really appreciate your kind words.. knowing that the pictures i capture, manage to connect with other people, means alot more to me than anything else..

i have never received training or influence on how to capture images, so technically i am a pure self taught photographer i guess.. i purely take pictures of places and situations which i feel reflect a certain mood/feeling/thought. there is not one particular piece of advice i could give that is more important than to say,STUFF the text books and 'follow your heart' and gut instinct. if it feels right... take a photo of it.. if it does not feel right.. sit there and think about how you could make it right and try again. photography is purely an expression of who we are and how we see things.. and that is why i love this hobby. i want to make a career out of photography and the only thing holding me back is my imagination and self drive.. at the moment.. im feeling happy about both of those things..

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Last edited by distorted_vision; 12-06-2007 at 01:09 AM.

[distorted_vision]

ok, i just took this shot and i think its probably one of the most bizare shots i have ever taken..
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and this is an old image i found.

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well heres some pics using my new sigma 35-70. .

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and another one i took with the sigma 35-70
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[Getting Old]

Wonderful series. You have an excellent and refreshing vision.

Larry

[distorted_vision]

Wonderful series. You have an excellent and refreshing vision.

Larry

thanks mate

[distorted_vision]

heres another of my cat i just took a minute ago...

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and heres a few more also...

this one is of my relaxation area of my garden, its where i sit and think...



and heres one of my other cat with a filter applyed.. i know this image is a bit odd, but i really like it..

[TimeBandit]

I've enjoyed this thread, it's very inspiring! Thanks for sharing your vision.
As I'm sure others must have told you, you possess a rare talent and a great eye. You're going to do very well as a professional photographer. I've be watching this thread for further developments.

[distorted_vision]

I've enjoyed this thread, it's very inspiring! Thanks for sharing your vision.
As I'm sure others must have told you, you possess a rare talent and a great eye. You're going to do very well as a professional photographer. I've be watching this thread for further developments.

thanks mate,, im glad you can find inspiration in my work.... im more than happy to share my photos with the community..
i appreciate the kind words and i shall certainly try to keep the images flowing over the years, so stay posted

kev

[Marc Langille]

well... i woke up this morning and it was beautiful and sunny, so i decided i would go for a walk and take some pictures along they way.... i realised that i havnt really tryed any flower/plant photography, so i figured i may aswell start to learn..

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Hi,

First off, welcome, since we've not been formally introduced! You've done very well for the city images - making the ordinary interesting. Excellent work!

Sent you a PM on the above images.

Regards,
Marc