Hello

[Jeff Levine]

Ive been looking at this site for a couple of weeks and realize I'll definitely be sticking around so just wanted to say hi. I am a hobbyist and I have been interested in wildlife photography for a while. I have been focusing on bird photography in particular for the last couple of years, and getting more and more serious about it every day. I would love to have more time to engage in it but work and family take up a lot of my time.

This site is wonderful and I'm amazed how much I've learned through it in just a few weeks.
Thanks all
Jeff

[Christopher Miller]

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

[Sandy Witvoet]

Welcome, Jeff! Will look forward to seeing more from you. Enjoy!

[David Kenny]

Welcome,

You have picked the right place to learn. I too am fairly new to the forum and I pick up new things almost everytime I stop by.

- Dave

[Jeff Levine]

Thanks all. I am looking forward to posting some images soon. I have been reading criteria for posting pictures and there is one thing I am not sure of; is it customary to show only your best work, or can you post something that might not be the best but would like to learn how to improve upon.
Thanks,
jeff

[Ian Cassell]

Welcome to BPN, Jeff. I look forward to seeing your images!

The 'Eager To Learn' Forum is specifically here for you to get critique/help/suggestions with your work.

[Sandy Witvoet]

Hi Jeff,
I would recommend posting your first images here on ETL (Eager to Learn) ...We get some really great critiques and discussions there....sometimes it takes a bit of time for our Pro's to stop by that forum.... it's well worth the wait..... AND, it's a great place to to get "on board" and post your opinions for others too! Of course... all the other forums welcome images too!

[Jeff Levine]

Thats great advice Ian and Sandy. I'm definitely going to post there soon

[Marina Scarr]

Welcome aboard, Jeff. It's a pleasure to have you. Bird photography can definitely get under your skin. I have the same problem. :) If you have any questions, please feel free to ask on a forum or PM. I'll look forward to seeing your first post. You can always start one in the Eager to Learn (ETL) forum to get started!!!

[Jeff Levine]

Thanks Marina. I have been shooting as a hobby for decades but only concentrating on birds for the last couple of years. I find that it the most difficult aspect of photography I have ever tried, and quite frankly it usually 'kicks may butt!' Nevertheless I have never done anything that challenges my skills more and helped me to learn patience. It really is very addicting.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Hi Jeff, welcome to BPN!! Bird photography is quite addictive, and quite satisfying too with all that time spent outdoors. It can be hard to juggle family life, yep, but at least it got my kids interested in nature. See you online!

[Diane Miller]

Hi Jeff, and welcome! You'll find great learning opportunities here!

[Tony Britton]

Hi Jeff,

New member here, as well. Happy birding!

Tony

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Hi Jeff and welcome. Nice to hear you have already started learning and benefiting from your membership. I too have leaned so much and am always hoping to continue learning from what is offered here.