Big Hello from new Pentax owner in "The Sticks", Ontario, Canada

BlackSheepBijoux · 01-19-2011, 07:55 AM

Hello Folks!
Just a brief hello and introduction! I am an on-line seller of handmade artisan style jewellery who has recently become a photography enthusiast by virtue of necessity (and interest too

). I have recently purchased a Pentax K-r, a good solid mid-range DSLR with a couple of, hopefully, appropriate lenses. I intend to use my camera for mainly jewellery photographs for internet publication, and also for general enjoyment and use . I live on a horse/sheep farm and have 4 dogs who, I am certain, will most definitely fall victim to my camera lens. I previously owned a base level Canon DSLR and jumped ship after espying some great photographs taken by a similar Pentax camera. I am a beginner photographer at best and have fumbled my way through the first 4 months of "running" my on-line shop with very limited skills. I am gradually improving through trial and error and could surely use some advice from time to time; hence, my visit here. I am very interested in Macro photography.. That's my supposedly brief story so thanks for sticking with it and reading

Have a great day!
Wendy

jolepp · 01-19-2011, 08:09 AM

Welcome :-)

**Ash** · 01-20-2011, 02:19 PM

Good having you here.
Enjoy the forum and your K-r.
Look forward to seeing the scenes from your part of the sticks (we call it 'the bush' down under

)

kbrede · 01-20-2011, 06:30 PM

Welcome to the forum. IIRC there was a thread here not too long ago discussing jewelry photography. If you use the search function you might find it. Have fun with your photography!

Steinback · 01-20-2011, 06:59 PM

If you are in commuting distance of Toronto you might consider joining the GTA group: Toronto Pentaxians - PentaxForums.com

There isn't a whole lot of activity, but there are generally 2 or so Toronto Pentaxforums.com meets a year (whenever somebody feels like organizing one). They can be a good place to try out equipment owned by other members that you wouldn't necessarily find at retail stores.

01-19-2011, 07:55 AM	#1
BlackSheepBijoux Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mono Township, Ontario Posts: 4	Big Hello from new Pentax owner in "The Sticks", Ontario, Canada Hello Folks! Just a brief hello and introduction! I am an on-line seller of handmade artisan style jewellery who has recently become a photography enthusiast by virtue of necessity (and interest too ). I have recently purchased a Pentax K-r, a good solid mid-range DSLR with a couple of, hopefully, appropriate lenses. I intend to use my camera for mainly jewellery photographs for internet publication, and also for general enjoyment and use . I live on a horse/sheep farm and have 4 dogs who, I am certain, will most definitely fall victim to my camera lens. I previously owned a base level Canon DSLR and jumped ship after espying some great photographs taken by a similar Pentax camera. I am a beginner photographer at best and have fumbled my way through the first 4 months of "running" my on-line shop with very limited skills. I am gradually improving through trial and error and could surely use some advice from time to time; hence, my visit here. I am very interested in Macro photography.. That's my supposedly brief story so thanks for sticking with it and reading Have a great day! Wendy

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01-19-2011, 08:09 AM	#2
jolepp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 3,196	Welcome :-)

01-20-2011, 02:19 PM	#3
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Good having you here. Enjoy the forum and your K-r. Look forward to seeing the scenes from your part of the sticks (we call it 'the bush' down under )

01-20-2011, 06:30 PM	#4
kbrede Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Nebraska Photos: Gallery Posts: 327	Welcome to the forum. IIRC there was a thread here not too long ago discussing jewelry photography. If you use the search function you might find it. Have fun with your photography!

01-20-2011, 06:59 PM	#5
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	If you are in commuting distance of Toronto you might consider joining the GTA group: Toronto Pentaxians - PentaxForums.com There isn't a whole lot of activity, but there are generally 2 or so Toronto Pentaxforums.com meets a year (whenever somebody feels like organizing one). They can be a good place to try out equipment owned by other members that you wouldn't necessarily find at retail stores.