New Member from Australia

[ric412]

Hello all,

I am a new member from the great down under Australia. I recently broke my leg in a car accident and since i am looking at being off work and not walking around for the next month or so i decided to take one of my passions to the next level and do a photography course. The great chance of taking my hobby and transferring it into something better seemed a great idea. I am using a Canon 350D that i bought a few years back. I also got the twin lens kit and have just bought a 85mm 1.8 prime which i can't wait to try out at the next basketball game next week. I enjoy taking sports and landscape photos firstly but am looking forward to delving into all the other forms of photography.

I like the course so far and am looking forward to improving my photography skill as i go through the course.

If i can just say when the world closes a door there is always a window of opportunity to open... believe in yourself and do what you feel you want to do

Thank you for listening and i am looking forward to sharing my passion with all of you

Richard Winiata

[dkippen]

Richard - such powerful words about windows of opportunity. Something I've always believed. Welcome to the group and I look forward to your posts and pictures.

As you recover - be careful you don't do further damage while you're trying to take pictures!!

[LensBaby]

Richard - welcome to the group. I hope you get better soon, but you are very right about what you said in your post! This might have been a way of telling you to "slow" down and take some time for yourself. You will enjoy the course, as well as the forums. There are a lot of friendly and helpful people on here. I am looking forward to seeing some of your photos!

Susan

[ladyups]

Welcome to the group, Richard. Glad you are enjoying the course and finding ways to occupy your time while you are recovering. We will be anxious to see some of your work.

[possum]

Welcome from one Aussie to another. This is a great place.

[jerryph]

Welcome from "up on top". :) Take care of the leg and enjoy the course!