Hello from Washington, DC

atsidi · 08-27-2014, 01:05 PM

Born in southern California, I've lived all over the world and have settled (for now) in Washington, DC. Currently, I work in IT, but previously I was a photojournalist (the poorly paid, overworked, stressed-out kind, not the romantic movie kind). Now, I am happy as an amateur photographer, making my living other ways, and falling in love with the camera again.

I started with Pentax many years ago with film SLR's (Pentax ME), then left for Olympus film (OM-1, OM-2, OM-4), then Olympus digital (E-520, E3), and now I've returned to Pentax with a recent K-5 purchase. Wow! Now I remember why I always had a soft spot for Pentax.

So hello to everyone here from Washington DC!

**TER-OR** · 08-27-2014, 01:53 PM

Welcome to the clubhouse!

**Kerrowdown** · 08-27-2014, 02:15 PM

Welcome to the forum and welcome back to Pentax.

**wtlwdwgn** · 08-27-2014, 03:10 PM

Welcome to the forum! Looking forward to seeing your images.

cardinal43 · 08-29-2014, 11:28 AM

Welcome to the forum from a "reasonably close" neighbor (Gainesville, Va).

Outis · 08-29-2014, 08:03 PM

Welcome! I'm just about to move away, but I'd be happy to share my favorite photography spots with you some time!

atsidi · 08-30-2014, 06:24 AM

Thanks to all of you for the warm welcome! It seems like a nice group here, from what I've seen. I'm always open to suggestions for photography spots, especially as I'm rather new to the area. Most of what I shoot is documentary or nature (and sometimes both), with a little street here and there. This weekend, it's nature walks and my recently acquired K-5!

Outis · 08-30-2014, 07:41 PM

Well, for starters...if you have a bike, and even if you don't, I'd really recommend the Mt. Vernon Trail between Rosslyn and Reagan National Airport. It's really pretty, and you have a nice view of the monuments across the water.

Jean Poitiers · 08-31-2014, 09:28 AM

Bonjour from France and welcome to PF, atsidi ... Hope to see some K-5 images soon. Salut, J

08-27-2014, 01:05 PM	#1
atsidi New Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mohave Valley, Arizona Posts: 7	Hello from Washington, DC Born in southern California, I've lived all over the world and have settled (for now) in Washington, DC. Currently, I work in IT, but previously I was a photojournalist (the poorly paid, overworked, stressed-out kind, not the romantic movie kind). Now, I am happy as an amateur photographer, making my living other ways, and falling in love with the camera again. I started with Pentax many years ago with film SLR's (Pentax ME), then left for Olympus film (OM-1, OM-2, OM-4), then Olympus digital (E-520, E3), and now I've returned to Pentax with a recent K-5 purchase. Wow! Now I remember why I always had a soft spot for Pentax. So hello to everyone here from Washington DC!

08-31-2014, 09:28 AM	#9
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	*Bonjour* from France and welcome to PF, atsidi ... Hope to see some K-5 images soon. *Salut, J Last edited by Jean Poitiers; 08-31-2014 at 09:33 AM.*

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Outis Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 935	Welcome! I'm just about to move away, but I'd be happy to share my favorite photography spots with you some time!

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atsidi New Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mohave Valley, Arizona Posts: 7 Original Poster	Thanks to all of you for the warm welcome! It seems like a nice group here, from what I've seen. I'm always open to suggestions for photography spots, especially as I'm rather new to the area. Most of what I shoot is documentary or nature (and sometimes both), with a little street here and there. This weekend, it's nature walks and my recently acquired K-5!

08-30-2014, 07:41 PM	#8
Outis Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 935	Well, for starters...if you have a bike, and even if you don't, I'd really recommend the Mt. Vernon Trail between Rosslyn and Reagan National Airport. It's really pretty, and you have a nice view of the monuments across the water.