Hello BPN members, my name is Emily and I have been a long-time viewer but am only just now getting up the nerve to start posting! I am new to the bird photography world though I have enjoyed photography as a hobby since I bought my first film camera in high-school. I made the switch to digital 2 years ago. After a long battle with a stubborn cardinal who lived in the tree outside my window (and who didn't want to pose for pictures!) I've been bitten by the bird photography bug :S3: I'm about to participate in my second bird workshop in Botswana with great friend (and fellow BPN member) and am hoping to learn more through that experience and through this site. I have already learned so much by looking at your photos and reading the critiques. I figure it's time to go to the next level and get your input on my own photos!
I shoot with a Nikon d7000 and my favorite lens is my 300 f4 + 1.4 teleconveter. I'm currently saving up for something longer...maybe someday!
09-10-2011, 01:36 PM
John Storjohann
Emily, as someone just across the river from you (St. Charles), let me be the first to welcome you...and assure you that the decision to start was a good one! Like you, I hesitated for a long time...you can learn so much from the folks here, you'll wish you had joined sooner. Good luck with your trip to Botswana..can't wait to see some of your images!
09-10-2011, 02:01 PM
gail bisson
Hi Emily,
welcome, welcome!!I can't wait to see your first image! see you in Joburg,
gail
09-10-2011, 02:41 PM
Christopher Miller
Welcome to BPN, Emily! This is the best place ever to learn. :S3: Looking forward to your photos!
09-10-2011, 03:32 PM
Hazel Grant
A warm welcome from Carbondale, Illinois. Enjoy Botswana and be sure to post soon!
09-15-2011, 01:50 PM
Arthur Morris
Welcome. Have a great time in Africa and come back and share. With whom are you going?
09-15-2011, 01:52 PM
gail bisson
Hi Artie,
Emily and I are doing a workshop with Albert Froneman/Chris van Rooyen in Botswana in 4 weeks!!
Gail
09-15-2011, 02:00 PM
Arthur Morris
Super. Tell Chris "Hi" and tell him that he is missed on BPN. He is a judge for my killer new contest. Have a great trip. What type of vehicles will you be in?
09-15-2011, 02:12 PM
gail bisson
I think we are mostly on a pontoon boat.
Gail
09-15-2011, 02:15 PM
Arthur Morris
Good luck and watch out for the hippos.
09-16-2011, 02:36 PM
Daniel Cadieux
Welcome to BPN Emily!! Glad you are deciding to participate...best way to learn! Good luck in Africa, and lets see some images upon your return:S3:
09-17-2011, 01:49 PM
Emily Norman
Thank you all so much for your welcomes! I've already been learning so much. I simply can't wait until my trip to Africa with Gail. Artie - we will tell Chris hi for you and definitely watch out for those hippos :-) Hopefully I'll get home with a few presentable images!
09-17-2011, 02:04 PM
Stu Bowie
A big welcome Emily. Ive just returned from 6 days in Botswana, so Im sure you will have fun there.:w3
