G'day from Kyneton, Australia

[Kyneton]

I have recently purchased a Canon R5M2, my first mirrorless camera. My initiation to photography was two years ago while I was in hospital, laid up for a couple of weeks following surgery. I got sick of listening to Crime podcasts and was seeking something different and for whatever reason choose to listen to "So You Want to be a Photographer" - an Australian podcast presented by Gina Milicia and Valerie Khoo. I listened to dozens of episodes before being released and decided that I was going to photography a go. I purchased a second Canon 5D3 and worked my way thru podcasts and YT and practice. I have now retired, turning 70 tomorrow, and my early birthday present to myself was the R5M2. This is a huge step for me and with practice, attending workshops and forums such as this, I hope to shoot photos half as good as I see here. I welcome critique, tips, advice and will seek as much assistance as I can get. Enjoy your photography.

 

[THXGEEK]

Hello and Welcome!

...and Happy Birthday!

You'll love the R5II - it is such alot of fun to shoot! I wish all the other vendors would adopt the Canon FV Mode, very handy!

 

[SwampGrizz]

Welcome!! Excellent photos! Looks like you are off to a great start. There are some great photographers on this site (not me), and they are very generous with their time and expertise. Keep posting photos!

 

[Bryan Conner]

Hi and welcome to the forum, Shane. You shared some nice photos here and I look forward to seeing more.

 

[David Berry]

Kyneton…
Welcome and happy birthday.
… David

 

[Kyneton]

Hello and Welcome!

...and Happy Birthday!

You'll love the R5II - it is such alot of fun to shoot! I wish all the other vendors would adopt the Canon FV Mode, very handy!

thank you and I'll try out FV mode

 

[Kyneton]

Welcome!! Excellent photos! Looks like you are off to a great start. There are some great photographers on this site (not me), and they are very generous with their time and expertise. Keep posting photos!

thank you and I will appreciate any assistance I gain via RF Shooters

 

[Kyneton]

Kyneton…
Welcome and happy birthday.
… David

Thanks David, much appreciated

 

[Photofarmer]

Kyneton thought it was the town for a moment different spelling.

Welcome need more Aussies on here south Aussie myself

 

[Kyneton]

Hi and welcome to the forum, Shane. You shared some nice photos here and I look forward to seeing more.

Thank you, I apprecaite it

Kyneton thought it was the town for a moment different spelling.

Welcome need more Aussies on here south Aussie myself

Thanks Peter. Do I need to initiate the Aussie Flag on my avatar - may have missed ticking a box.

 

[Photofarmer]

thank you and I will appreciate any assistance I gain via RF Shooters

real friendly bunch on here.
good humour even better photos and tips