Self Introduction

[tkerr]

Don't know where else to put this so I guess I'll do it here. I'm new here but not exactly new to photography. My Name is Tim Kerr and I am just a simple photography enthusiast/hobbyist and in no way an expert on the matter. I come here to learn from others just as I hope I can contribute some day to help others with less experience than I.


In addition to amateur photography I am also an amateur astronomy enthusiast / star-gazer; Put the two hobbies together and you have a amateur astrophotographer also.


If you care to view some of my photography, you can find it here. >> Photoshop.com/TimKerr_Photography ("http://www.photoshop.com/users/TimKerr_Photography)


I do hope to share, learn and be able to help when I can. I hope to find some familiar names around here, and I am sure some here might already be familiar with me from other forums.




Have A Nice ...


Tim.

[Jon Ruyle]

Ah, good. An astrophotographer. (I take some astrophotos, but there not good enough that I would call myself an astrophotographer :) )


Welcome to the forum, Tim.

[Daniel Browning]

Welcome, Tim! I too am a fellow astronomer. My 1250mm f/5 dob is very similar to your Orion. I use it for wildlife photography sometimes with a T-ring and 5D2 (and people think their 70-200 is too big and heavy!). I mostly do the non-motorized types of astrophotography; they

[GarzaCapitalist]

Hello, and welcome to this forum! It is a fantastic place to learn!

[DLS]

Welcome to the Forum Tim! Looking forward to some posted astro-shots (and, of course, any others)


Damian

[bob williams]

Ditto, Ditto, Ditto, Welcome Tim. I took a look at some of your shots and WOW. Nice stuff. I personally don

[Dave Johnston]

Tim,


Welcome! I took a look at your astrophotography on the provided website. Truly amazing stuff. I am looking forward to what you will have to share!


Cheers,


Dave.

[tkerr]

Thank you for the friendly welcome everyone. I will be glad to share some of my astrophotography when I can. Hopefully I will get a chance soon to get back out there with the telescopes and camera to capture something.

[clemmb]

Welcome to the forum Tim


I notice you are using a 50D but I did see one sunset from an XT. All look great. I am amazed how you and some others here get within 10 feet of wildlife.


Mark

[tkerr]

I started with a Digital Rebel XT/350D then later got myself a 50D which along with the EF 100-400mm lens is my primary now.


I don't always get within 10 feet of wildlife, and even when I do I still use the 100-400mm L IS lens. Those places and times I do get close to the wildlife it is actually the other way around. I have to sit patiently and allow them to come close to me. Some of the duck and geese pictures were taken at a wildlife sanctuary and many of the bird pictures were taken from my front porch I have all kinds of bird feeders hanging in and around a tree about 10 feet from the porch that attracts them to me.


This little critter has no problem with getting close to people. He is so used to people and being hand fed he will climb right up your leg. I wasn't aware of that the first time I met him, and was quite surprised when it came running up my leg.
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[clemmb]

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If you have not done so, you need to post this one on the "
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You make me want this lens or possibly the new Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 L IS USM Lens Review


Mark

[tkerr]

I had already posted a different picture in that thread, but I see according to the rules you can enter more than on so I posted this one there also.

[LeeBee]

Hello everyone, my names Lee, i live in Wales, UK and have just joined having had this site recommended by the owner of a Camera shop from where I have recently purchased my first DSLR. I have been interested in photography since I was about 17yrs old. I joined the military shortly before my 18th birthday and fortunately, my travels took me all over the world. The camera which stood me in good stead, being a budding amateur, was a Olympus OM10 35mm, which is still in good working order today surprisingly, having only had one

[tkerr]

Hello everyone, my names Lee, i live in Wales, UK and have just joined having had this site recommended by the owner of a Camera shop from where I have recently purchased my first DSLR. I have been interested in photography since I was about 17yrs old. I joined the military shortly before my 18th birthday and fortunately, my travels took me all over the world. The camera which stood me in good stead, being a budding amateur, was a Olympus OM10 35mm, which is still in good working order today surprisingly, having only had one 'MOT' in its lifespan. The camera i have now taken on is a Canon EOS 20D so i am in the 'getting to know you' stage. I am here really to pick up any hints/tips/experiences and possibly to ask what some may think as real basic questions but I want to get the best out of the camera. My favourite type of photography is landscapes, so any advice or info on lenses/light/etc etc will be more than welcome.


Many thanks for reading this, hope to hear any tips real soon.


Lee
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Welcome. I am also very new to this forum, but have been around other photography forums for a little while longer.


For most landscape photography you will most likely be utilizing natural light, so you should not need anything on the order of lights or flashes. On the other hand if you also like to take portraits or other forms of indoor photography, even some out door photography such as Birding, then you can benefit from a good Flash unit or two. I personally use the Canon Speedlite 580 EX II.


As for lenses, since your main interest is landscape photography you will probably want to stick with shorter focal length lenses. Prime lenses will usually give you the sharpest image when compared to the performance of most Zoom lenses. But Zooms are nice for many situations when out shooting landscape, especially if you don't want to be changing lenses back and forthe. Canon has some nice EF lenses that would be great for that purpose.


A sturdy tripod is essential for many situations unless your shooting something like birds in flight. Another thing to have along with you is a Remote switch. Then of course there are various filters to consider, for landscape photography I would seriously consider a good Circular Polarizing filter, and for things like water falls and such a good Neutral Density Filter.

[Daniel Browning]

Welcome, LeeBee!

[Dave Johnston]

Tim!


Didn

[tkerr]

Tim!


Didn't realize you were in NC! I was revisiting your website to show my wife your pic of jupiter. Are you in Jacksonville at camp lejeune? Just in reference to your time in the Corps.


At any rate. Welcome to NC as well. My wife grew up in Jacksonville, NC. Though she is probably from one of the only non-military families that live there.


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I live in Hubert close to the triangle out post (back gate) of CLNC.

[LeeBee]

Thanks Tim for that advice, will be putting it to good use this weekend.


Lee