Hi from Tappa in Texas

[Tappa]

I was just accepted into the group and wanted to introduce myself and give a little background on my photography journey. First, let me say that I'm not a spring chicken having made 73 trips around the sun. I have been interested in taking pictures almost my whole life, well at least 65 years of it. I got my first camera at age 8 and my Dad taught me how to use it and develop my own film. Needless to say I was hooked at this early age. Most of my photography has been for recording significant events in my family's life and our travels together as well as advertising our family business. The R5 adventure just started a couple of months ago and I'm looking forward to wearing this camera out.

 

[MikeZ]

Welcome to the board.

 

[Bryan Conner]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[JackC]

Hey Tappa, Welcome. Looking forward to seeing some of your shots.

 

[Tappa]

Thanks for the warm welcome, I'll be. posting some images very soon.

 

[Hali]

Welcome to the forum, Tappa! Some nice images you've posted!

 

[Tappa]

Thank you Hali

 

[Bear]

I was just accepted into the group and wanted to introduce myself and give a little background on my photography journey. First, let me say that I'm not a spring chicken having made 73 trips around the sun. I have been interested in taking pictures almost my whole life, well at least 65 years of it. I got my first camera at age 8 and my Dad taught me how to use it and develop my own film. Needless to say I was hooked at this early age. Most of my photography has been for recording significant events in my family's life and our travels together as well as advertising our family business. The R5 adventure just started a couple of months ago and I'm looking forward to wearing this camera out.

Welcome aboard and have fun with your R5. Really enjoying mine!

 

[Tappa]

Thank you Bear, it's a great camera but takes some time to learn how to best use it. Still trying.

 

[Bear]

Thank you Bear, it's a great camera but takes some time to learn how to best use it. Still trying.

I hear you on the learning process. I’ve had mine for just over a year and still learning new things every day). A big step up from my old Pentax film cameras.

 

[MikeZ]

I agree, and with each new "generation" of camera there are new features that require investigation and experimentation. The camera becomes more a effective tool, but the learning curve grows. It's good to be part of a group like this where we can all learn and grow together.

 

[Tim Mayo]

Welcome Gary and thank you for joining up here. Any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

 

[Tappa]

Welcome Gary and thank you for joining up here. Any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

thank you, so far I'm enjoying the experience. I have met some great photographers and gotten some good guidance along the way.

 

[Chris Summers]

Welcome to the forum! Where in Texas are you? I live in Kingwood on the NE side of Houston.

 

[Tappa]

We are in Coldspring on the southwest side of Lake Livingston. About 45 minutes away from Kingwood.

 

[Paul Iddon]

Welcome aboard.

Paul.

 

[Tappa]

Welcome aboard.

Paul.

Thank you Paul

 

[Emma Simpson]

Welcome to the group