Hello from an Aspiring Amateur Photographer

[TimothyGriesel]

Hi

My name is Timothy Griesel and I am a young photographer who is really looking for constructive criticism so that I can grow and start to produce some incredible work.I live in the delightful city which is Johannesburg.


This is me

I studied two years of photography at Vega School of Brand Communication.

I have a passion for africa and for its wildlife and I think that passion started when at the tender age of three, I visited Savuti and surrounding areas in Botswana for the first time and these first experience and the family I grew up in instilled in me a desire to experience and gain insight into all that the bush could offer.

Photography came simply as a hobby at first but now I would like to try and make it a career but I know there is still a lot I need to learn before I can call myself a professional.

Ever since the early botswana days I have tried to get into the bush at least twice a year but usually only managing one trip (hopefully this can be changed).

I have travelled Southern Africa quite a bit and have visited the following countries on at least one occassion, zambia, zimbabwe, botswana, lesotho, mozambique and a little travel in South Africa.

My main focus is to improve on my photography and learn from you guys, I know i am still young and there is a lot I still need to learn.

Please have a look at some of the images below






My Gear Includes
Canon 550D Body
Canon 100-400mm L IS USM Lens
Canon 50mm F/1.4

I would love to upgrade some of my kit but alas, I dont have the cash too at the moment.


I will try to post here as well as comment and critique other peoples work but from an amateurs position (wish I could call myself a pro, but not yet)
Or come and visit me on facebook: https://www.facebook...eselPhotography
Website: http://timgphotograp...eselphotography
Twitter: photography_tim

Thank you and I look forward to getting to know everyone

[Marina Scarr]

Hello Timothy and welcome to BPN. Can you tell us anything about where you live or the kind of photography you enjoy or subjects you have available? Would love to learn more and look forward to seeing your images. You've come to the right place to learn.

[TimothyGriesel]

Hi Marina Scarr

I live in Johannesburg and I enjoy wildlife, landscape and portraiture photography. I do enjoy the big stuff such as the predators but what really attracts me is trying to capture the smaller stuff but in a different way, a unique way. Anything else you guys would like to know? I will try to answer asap.

Looking forward to learning more from all you wonderful photographers

[Sandy Witvoet]

Welcome Timothy! This is a great place!

[Christopher Miller]

Welcome to BPN, Timothy! Looking forward to your participation here.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Hey Timothy...welcome to BPN!!

[LinzRiverBalmer]

Welcome from one amateur to another. You will have fun and learn here.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Hi Timothy and a big welcome to you. You will love this place. It is the best community I have found to improve my own skills and I value the lessons already learned here. I encourage you to post and keep an open mind to critiques.

[James Shadle]

Welcome to BPN!
I think you'll dig our OOTB forum.