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08/31/2008 07:24:17 PM · #1 |
Hi everyone. I have been watching this site for about a month now, and finding myself addicted enough to join up and take the plunge. I'm REALLY impressed at just how much you can learn about photography here, about how amazing you all are as photographers, and at the fantastic sense of community. So today, I finally gathered some courage and entered a challenge, which to me means that I'm now hooked and ready to join the party. I look forward to talking to you all, and to seeing more and more great photos. I only wish I had more time - do you all find that you can spend literally HOURS pouring through photos, profiles, forums, etc etc etc?
PS I wish I hadn't signed up as 'jettyimages', I did that when I had no idea, so hopefully you will get to know my name as Trish instead. |
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08/31/2008 07:26:02 PM · #2 |
| Welcome aboard Trish. Good luck in your first challange. It's not a bad idea to jump in with both feet. |
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08/31/2008 07:27:08 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by jettyimages:
Hi everyone. I have been watching this site for about a month now, and finding myself addicted enough to join up and take the plunge. I'm REALLY impressed at just how much you can learn about photography here, about how amazing you all are as photographers, and at the fantastic sense of community. So today, I finally gathered some courage and entered a challenge, which to me means that I'm now hooked and ready to join the party. I look forward to talking to you all, and to seeing more and more great photos. I only wish I had more time - do you all find that you can spend literally HOURS pouring through photos, profiles, forums, etc etc etc?
PS I wish I hadn't signed up as 'jettyimages', I did that when I had no idea, so hopefully you will get to know my name as Trish instead. |
You might be able to get the Site council to change it.
Oh, and welcome to the site. |
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08/31/2008 07:29:56 PM · #4 |
Welcome!
If you keep an open mind, you will learn a lot from the people here. |
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08/31/2008 07:30:01 PM · #5 |
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08/31/2008 07:33:19 PM · #6 |
Welcome Trish and enjoy our little corner of the World Wide Web ;)
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08/31/2008 07:34:49 PM · #7 |
| Wow, that was fast - thankyou all for responding and welcoming me here :-) |
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08/31/2008 07:36:00 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Simms:
Originally posted by jettyimages:
PS I wish I hadn't signed up as 'jettyimages', I did that when I had no idea, so hopefully you will get to know my name as Trish instead. |
You might be able to get the Site council to change it. |
Welcome! Look under the menu item Help > Contact Us > DPC -- General Inquiry and submit a ticket with your request -- it usually takes a couple of days to put through a name change, and we will only do it once in six months.
While you are checking out the menus, make sure you look at the tutorials, especially those on preparing images for challenges, and check the rule set for the challenge you are entering to make sure you are clear on what editing is allowed -- an early DQ can be discouraging (though educational!). |
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08/31/2008 07:36:50 PM · #9 |
WELCOME!! Good to have new faces :)
Looking forward to seeing what you can do :) |
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08/31/2008 07:46:16 PM · #10 |
| Welcome aboard! Just wear a thick skin in the challenges and you'll like this place. Don't mind the empty beer cans, just step over them and pull up a chair. (I think it's Slippy's turn to clean up again, isn't it?) |
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08/31/2008 07:56:31 PM · #11 |
Hi Trish,
Nice meeting you i have taken the plunge too have entered my first challenge .and cant wait too do some more
Message edited by author 2008-08-31 19:58:07. |
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08/31/2008 08:26:45 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by jettyimages:
I look forward to talking to you all... |
All of us? I hope you have a lot of free time on your hands. Like several years.
Don't worry about it. There's only a few of us that are worth talking to anyway. :D
Welcome to the DPC, and good luck in your first challenge!
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08/31/2008 08:28:55 PM · #13 |
Thanks again everyone - and thanks GeneralIE for the tip. Oh, and hi toddster45, we are newbies together, so good luck and have fun!
I have now spent 2 hours sitting in front of this site...again....and really must go and do some work! (although, loosely, you could say this IS my work...). I've updated my profile, have a look if you are interested. When I come back I'll join up as a member so I can really do some seriously challenges and upload a portfolio.
This is way too addictive..... ;-) |
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08/31/2008 08:42:48 PM · #14 |
Welcome Trish! Leaping in with both feet really is the only way to go here. Enjoy, have fun and as you've already noticed, you will learn, whether you want to or not.
Look forward to seeing you around and seeing your photos! :-)
Susan |
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08/31/2008 08:51:05 PM · #15 |
Hi Trish! Just read on your profile that you're from Coffs! Great to have more Aussies around here :)
I look forward to seeing some of your work. |
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08/31/2008 10:20:31 PM · #16 |
Welcome to the addiction Trish!
DPC'er  Rox_Rox has posted a very unofficial but useful guide to help new members fit in and feel comfortable here without having too many "oops" moments. The link is in her profile page.
It's nice to have you here, and we look fwd to seeing the way you see the world through your viewfinder.
I feel sure that any of us would be happy to try to help with any problems or questions that you may post in the forums.
ETA; Welcome to you also, Gordon.
Message edited by author 2008-08-31 22:24:19.
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08/31/2008 10:22:57 PM · #17 |
| Hi Trish and welcome! If u want to learn u'll learn a lot here guaranteed :) |
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08/31/2008 10:32:47 PM · #18 |
Welcome,
I can TRULY say this place has changed my life - it certainly has given my photography and voice and reason, which I now know I was sorely lacking.
Hope you continue to enjoy.
Lisa |
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08/31/2008 10:37:07 PM · #19 |
Hey Trish....welcome to the mad house....I have your straight jacket ready for when your Update Button wears out.
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