Greetings and welcome from a new photographer in the UK
Hi there ladies and gents,
I thought I would take a moment to say a very respectful hi!
I've been a long time outdoorsman - fishing, shooting, some hunting...and now...like many before me I guess...I've put away the shotguns and taken up the camera.
My interests are birds, wildlife, landscape and some "specials" - like macro photography.
Having only been involved for a little while (3 months) and I am still getting my kit together and learning on the fly but I started off with a Canon 6D, a 24-70 F2.8 Tamron lens, and a Canon 70-200 F2.8 lens. I will likely add a 7D MKII to the array quite quickly and use the D6 for general pics, street/landscape/whenever its dark and dreary and once purchased the 7D MKII for birds.
Considering what my first "big birding" lens will be... given I like to walk/stalk (and already have a TC 2x) probably a 300 F2.8 but I will rent one of those first.
(I sold a couple of pricey shotguns and a rifle/scope to help fund all this :) - my experience in shooting gives me a long...long history of recognising the importance of good glass!)
Other hobbies - well I'm a geek by profession and that kind of invades all my passions..but includes cars, SciFi and of course computers.
Very keen, learning a lot along the way, enjoy the outdoors, the science and the art of photography.... fabulous stuff :)
Hi and welcome to BPN, Russ! Sounds like you have a lot of great passions, and you've definitely come to the right place to learn more about photography! Looking forward to your participation.
Quid-Pro-Quo, whilst I am a newbie to photography I've a good depth and breadth of knowledge in the computing, Cloud and otherwise - so happy to share that and advise as required :)
Big, warm welcome to BPN, Russ. It's amazing how many hunters have put down their guns for cameras. In Florida, at least, you'd be surprised how many there are! You'll learn a lot here if you immerse yourself, and don't be afraid to ask advice. That's what we're here for, and for fun.
He he, I've always preferred a Canon over a cannon. I do love game meat though, so I enjoy the offerings my hunter friends bring! A big welcome to BPN....
Greetings and welcome from a new photographer in the UK
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