Greetings from South Korea and Texas

737george · 03-06-2014, 04:32 PM

I just bought my 1st DSLR, a Pentax (K5IIs) with 2 Lens (18-55MM) (50-200).

I am an old American guy that has a home near Fort Worth Texas area, but as I work as I South Korea, as I spent most of my time there.

From 1967 till 1973 I made my living as a professional photography, but I made a career change and followed my dream to be a professional pilot. Now that I am to old to fly and can only teach in simulators, I have become very interested in taking up photography again.

Things have changed a lot in photography is an understatement. I am very happy to find this group and I look forward to learning a lot of new tricks. Looks like I no longer need to carry around a Grey Card and a hand held Spot meter the size of my new camera to get the right exposure.

I welcome all contacts and useful information anyone can offer, and I will answer all messages as time allows.

Sincerely
737george

**Kerrowdown** · 03-06-2014, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by 737george

Things have changed a lot in photography

Welcome to the forum, probably not as much as you think, grey cards and spot meters still have their place.

KRaZiGLiTcH · 03-06-2014, 06:01 PM

Welcome i know you will love it here ^_^ everyone is so friendly and helpful,Also South Korea is awesome i have never been but i will in the future i love that country.
Just a question can you speak korean ?

737george · 03-06-2014, 06:13 PM

Originally posted by KRaZiGLiTcH

Welcome i know you will love it here ^_^ everyone is so friendly and helpful,Also South Korea is awesome i have never been but i will in the future i love that country.
Just a question can you speak korean ?

Thanks for the post, NO I do not speak Korea, I wish I could.

KRaZiGLiTcH · 03-06-2014, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by 737george

Thanks for the post, NO I do not speak Korea, I wish I could.

Thanks for the answer ^_^.

What is your main type of photography you do ?.

737george · 03-06-2014, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by KRaZiGLiTcH

Thanks for the answer ^_^.

What is your main type of photography you do ?.

Hi Again, 40 years ago, when I did it for a living, I worked for a large portrait studio company, most of my work was indoor family portrait type work, some school, university, and other commercial work as needed.

My interest are landscape, Korea countryside is beautiful, I am hoping this spring and summer to find the time to travel to the mountains and try out my new camera.

I enjoy studio work with great lighting, backgrounds, props working with models etc. However no chance for me to do that type of work in Korea.

KRaZiGLiTcH · 03-07-2014, 01:15 AM

Originally posted by 737george

Hi Again, 40 years ago, when I did it for a living, I worked for a large portrait studio company, most of my work was indoor family portrait type work, some school, university, and other commercial work as needed.

My interest are landscape, Korea countryside is beautiful, I am hoping this spring and summer to find the time to travel to the mountains and try out my new camera.

I enjoy studio work with great lighting, backgrounds, props working with models etc. However no chance for me to do that type of work in Korea.

Thanks for sharing that ^_^.

Jean Poitiers · 03-07-2014, 01:32 AM

Bonjour from France and welcome to PF, 737george ... hope to see some images soon ... Salut, J

737george · 03-07-2014, 02:56 AM

Thank you for the greeting, I love France, I lived in France for about 4 years (89-93) so beautiful, I was working In the Middle East at the time and made my home base France.

I miss the beauty of the countryside and the food, in fact I had always hoped to retire in France, but things did not work out.

Am sad I was not into photography when I was there. I have so many beautiful images burned in to my mind, wish they were on a SD card, as I would enjoy going back in time.

Sincerely
737george

Jean Poitiers · 03-07-2014, 03:49 AM

Originally posted by 737george

Thank you for the greeting, I love France, I lived in France for about 4 years (89-93) so beautiful, I was working In the Middle East at the time and made my home base France.

I miss the beauty of the countryside and the food, in fact I had always hoped to retire in France, but things did not work out.

Am sad I was not into photography when I was there. I have so many beautiful images burned in to my mind, wish they were on a SD card, as I would enjoy going back in time.

Sincerely
737george

Salut George,

Where were you? I'm an ex-pat "Okie" that's been here for almost 18 years now; lived in Paris for 8 years and now almost 9 years in Poitiers ... à bientôt, J

737george · 03-07-2014, 06:31 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Salut George,

Where were you? I'm an ex-pat "Okie" that's been here for almost 18 years now; lived in Paris for 8 years and now almost 9 years in Poitiers ... à bientôt, J

Hi Jean,

I lived in Paris, Carpentras, Aix le Bains, spent lot of time in Cannes - Nice area. Had a Peugeot 205 Diesel and drove all over the country. Lots of wonderful memories. Thanks for asking..

Sincerely

737george

03-06-2014, 04:32 PM	#1
737george New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 18	Greetings from South Korea and Texas I just bought my 1st DSLR, a Pentax (K5IIs) with 2 Lens (18-55MM) (50-200). I am an old American guy that has a home near Fort Worth Texas area, but as I work as I South Korea, as I spent most of my time there. From 1967 till 1973 I made my living as a professional photography, but I made a career change and followed my dream to be a professional pilot. Now that I am to old to fly and can only teach in simulators, I have become very interested in taking up photography again. Things have changed a lot in photography is an understatement. I am very happy to find this group and I look forward to learning a lot of new tricks. Looks like I no longer need to carry around a Grey Card and a hand held Spot meter the size of my new camera to get the right exposure. I welcome all contacts and useful information anyone can offer, and I will answer all messages as time allows. Sincerely 737george

03-07-2014, 02:56 AM	#9
737george New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 18 Original Poster	Hello France Thank you for the greeting, I love France, I lived in France for about 4 years (89-93) so beautiful, I was working In the Middle East at the time and made my home base France. I miss the beauty of the countryside and the food, in fact I had always hoped to retire in France, but things did not work out. Am sad I was not into photography when I was there. I have so many beautiful images burned in to my mind, wish they were on a SD card, as I would enjoy going back in time. Sincerely 737george

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by 737george Things have changed a lot in photography Welcome to the forum, probably not as much as you think, grey cards and spot meters still have their place.

03-06-2014, 06:01 PM	#3
KRaZiGLiTcH Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 204	Welcome i know you will love it here ^_^ everyone is so friendly and helpful,Also South Korea is awesome i have never been but i will in the future i love that country. Just a question can you speak korean ?

03-06-2014, 06:13 PM	#4
737george New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 18 Original Poster	Originally posted by KRaZiGLiTcH Welcome i know you will love it here ^_^ everyone is so friendly and helpful,Also South Korea is awesome i have never been but i will in the future i love that country. Just a question can you speak korean ? Thanks for the post, NO I do not speak Korea, I wish I could.

03-06-2014, 06:47 PM	#5
KRaZiGLiTcH Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 204	Originally posted by 737george Thanks for the post, NO I do not speak Korea, I wish I could. Thanks for the answer ^_^. What is your main type of photography you do ?.

03-06-2014, 07:12 PM	#6
737george New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 18 Original Poster	Originally posted by KRaZiGLiTcH Thanks for the answer ^_^. What is your main type of photography you do ?. Hi Again, 40 years ago, when I did it for a living, I worked for a large portrait studio company, most of my work was indoor family portrait type work, some school, university, and other commercial work as needed. My interest are landscape, Korea countryside is beautiful, I am hoping this spring and summer to find the time to travel to the mountains and try out my new camera. I enjoy studio work with great lighting, backgrounds, props working with models etc. However no chance for me to do that type of work in Korea.

03-07-2014, 01:15 AM	#7
KRaZiGLiTcH Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 204	Originally posted by 737george Hi Again, 40 years ago, when I did it for a living, I worked for a large portrait studio company, most of my work was indoor family portrait type work, some school, university, and other commercial work as needed. My interest are landscape, Korea countryside is beautiful, I am hoping this spring and summer to find the time to travel to the mountains and try out my new camera. I enjoy studio work with great lighting, backgrounds, props working with models etc. However no chance for me to do that type of work in Korea. Thanks for sharing that ^_^.

03-07-2014, 01:32 AM	#8
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	*Bonjour* from France and welcome to PF, 737george ... hope to see some images soon ... *Salut*, J

03-07-2014, 03:49 AM	#10
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by 737george Thank you for the greeting, I love France, I lived in France for about 4 years (89-93) so beautiful, I was working In the Middle East at the time and made my home base France. I miss the beauty of the countryside and the food, in fact I had always hoped to retire in France, but things did not work out. Am sad I was not into photography when I was there. I have so many beautiful images burned in to my mind, wish they were on a SD card, as I would enjoy going back in time. Sincerely 737george *Salut* George, Where were you? I'm an ex-pat "Okie" that's been here for almost 18 years now; lived in Paris for 8 years and now almost 9 years in Poitiers ... *à bientôt*, J

03-07-2014, 06:31 AM	#11
737george New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 18 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers *Salut* George, Where were you? I'm an ex-pat "Okie" that's been here for almost 18 years now; lived in Paris for 8 years and now almost 9 years in Poitiers ... *à bientôt*, J Hi Jean, I lived in Paris, Carpentras, Aix le Bains, spent lot of time in Cannes - Nice area. Had a Peugeot 205 Diesel and drove all over the country. Lots of wonderful memories. Thanks for asking.. Sincerely 737george