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    Default Hallo from Johannesburg, South Africa

    Hi all BPN members. I have finally joined this amazing forum. After months and months of browsing through your stunning photos, I decided to join and look forward to improving my photography further through your guidance and critiques. I am lucky enough to live in South Africa and have easy access to Southern Africa’s pristine wildlife destinations. Our diverse wildlife has inspired me to become a lover of photography. My favourite is avian photography and this site is ideal to further my passion in this incredible hobby :)

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    Vivaldo, welcome to BPN! We love it when people come out of "hiding" to join in the party. Feel free to get posting...if you are at all nervous or looking for additional help we'd love to see you in the ETL (Eager to Learn) forum; otherwise, jump in to the main forums and let us know if you need anything!

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    Thanks very much Julie and yes, I have come out of hiding :). I will start posting in the main Nature and Avian forums.

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    Wellcome to the forum Vivaldo
    are you of italian origin, as your could make imagine? I'm italian I'm on the forum since two years, I can to have learned a lot.

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    Thanks very much Valerio. Yes I am Italian, born in Italy and have been living in SA for many years. I am a fan of italian football, Ferrari and of course Motor bike ESP Rossi :) I am very excited to have joined this site and hopefully will learn a lot.

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    heya !! Welcome here Vivaldo !:cool:

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    Howzit bud !!! Gald to be on this site. Look forward to seeing your images. Happy New Year !!! :cool:

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vivaldo Damilano View Post
    Thanks very much Valerio. Yes I am Italian, born in Italy and have been living in SA for many years. I am a fan of italian football, Ferrari and of course Motor bike ESP Rossi :) I am very excited to have joined this site and hopefully will learn a lot.
    Hi Vivaldo
    Yes, I've been twice in SA: in Namaqualand and KalahariNP., in Kwazulu natal and Buffalo Kapama Pr. reserve. Beyond the photos, I'm hearthily interested, as was Bruce Chatwin,in 'displaced people', as a kind of anthrological-ethnic studies. Where were your parents from?
    thanks1

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    Ciao Valerio
    My family is from Cuneo. Where are you in Italy? The Kgalagadi is one of my favourite places on earth . Glad to hear you have been there and have already been to SA twice. Next time you want to come down to SA, let me know.

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    Hello Vivaldo! I am new her as well :)

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    Hi there pleased to meet you Noelle. Where are you from?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vivaldo Damilano View Post
    Hi there pleased to meet you Noelle. Where are you from?
    Exactly!! Vivaldo. Maurizio Damilano born in Scarnafigi was champion in march 20km. in 1980 Olimpiades and won other awards.
    My father and my 1°name come from Cuneo province, Yes, too.
    coming back to SA ? .....I'm still spending a plenty of money for the home in Cuneopr....
    I should like very much, it could within 2-3 years, program: kalahari namaqualand (i think I' m a lot better now in flowers) karoo (landscapes, flowers,wildlife).
    see you

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    Nice to know you also have origins in Cuneo. Three years pass quickly and you will be in SA before you know it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vivaldo Damilano View Post
    Nice to know you also have origins in Cuneo. Three years pass quickly and you will be in SA before you know it.
    Vivaldo
    I like to explain better my passions,as hobby, not job.
    After my last staying inSa I've written an article, a friend of mine works for a national magazine.
    It was never bublished because writing can be stressing.But it could be retaken, remade. I underlined :the situation of San-Griqua-ottentotts, the pride of the Boers, the unique sensations of kakahari:wind, spaces...
    nature photo: in these two years, in the forum Bpn, also others, seeing all possible contest,i don't know how many images I've seen! important to have ideas, techiques, experience.

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    Ciao Valerio, sounds like you have been very busy writing about some fascinating spects of South Africa. Maybe someday you will publish your writings.
    I too look forward to learing further through constructive critiques on BPN

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    welcome here Vivaldo, as I already said in the Wildlife forum!

    looking forward to seeing your stunning work here too...Saffas are taking over! :D
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    Thanks very much Morkel. Agree lots of SA Participants and it great to have them here
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    Vivaldo,
    Welcome to BPN and thanks for supporting our community with your membership!
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