Newbie with a question about the site

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

02/08/2012 11:53:30 AM · #1

Hello everyone... I've recently gotten bit by the photography bug again, after using a relative's D90 and seeing what it can do, and what can be done with it. So now I've got my own D3100 with a couple lenses and I'm having lots of fun, and learning a lot.

A friend turned me on to this website, and I signed up as a paying member this morning. I've already entered my first challenge to boot!

My question, for now, is... what's the Workshop for? And how is it different than the Portfolio?

Thanks!

Message edited by author 2012-02-08 11:53:43.

cowboy221977

Canon EOS-60D

02/08/2012 11:58:23 AM · #2

The portfolio everybody can see. The workshop is hidden from view.

Oh and welcome to the site

Message edited by author 2012-02-08 11:58:59.

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

02/08/2012 11:58:51 AM · #3

Everyone can see what you put in your portfolio. No one can see what's in your workshop unless you provide a link. The workshop is good for hiding things you might want to enter but want an opinion on first.

Tiny

Apple iPad mini 4

02/08/2012 12:01:56 PM · #4

Hello and Welcome Looking forward to seeing your stuff.

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

02/08/2012 12:09:27 PM · #5

Welcome to DPC. Hope you enjoy sharing and learning here.

tanguera

Nikon D750

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

02/08/2012 12:34:29 PM · #6

Love that you're brave and jumping right in! Welcome.

As others have noted, the workshop is private. Many folks like to get opinions on entries before they submit them. They'll post it to their workshop, providing a link to those from whom they want feedback.

Strikeslip

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

02/08/2012 01:15:53 PM · #7

My Workshop has wall-to-wall shag.
My Workshop is clothing-optional.
My Workshop has an open bar.
My Workshop is more for play than work.

Message edited by author 2012-02-08 13:16:07.

CNovack

Canon EOS-600D/T3i Rebel

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

02/08/2012 01:26:58 PM · #8

Nice to see such enthusiasm - jumping in with both feet:-) Welcome Stacy! This is a great place to learn and try new things.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

02/08/2012 04:48:31 PM · #9

Ahh, that makes sense :)

And thanks for the warm welcome!

Looking forward to taking in all the help and advice I can get

snaffles

Nikon D7100

02/08/2012 05:30:20 PM · #10

Welcome Stacy! Make yourself at home and don't be afraid to ask for help or advice.

Giles

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

02/08/2012 05:35:56 PM · #11

welcome be warned its addictive but effective i joined end of august last year, took me till december to beat the 6 boundary now got a blue ribbon and my top row is 6.5-6.899 :) this place as brought my photography on leaps and bounds :)

Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR

02/08/2012 08:36:12 PM · #12

OK, so I figured out how to upload images to my portfolio. Is there a trick to sharing them?

Also, how do I upload a profile image?

Thanks!!

in2truth

Nikon D7000

02/08/2012 08:42:57 PM · #13

Hi Stacy, welcome!

On the menu bar above, hover over 'My Home', then click on 'My Preferences'. This is where you upload your profile image.

Have fun!

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

02/08/2012 09:53:30 PM · #14

Originally posted by Stack:

OK, so I figured out how to upload images to my portfolio. Is there a trick to sharing them?

When you are composing a post in the forums, click on the third button from the right to place a thumbnail image of your picture, which will link back to the portfolio page. In the pop-up window, insert the image ID number from the very end of the picture's portfolio page (currently a six-digit number) -- you composition window should look like this, except with the square brackets instead of the curly braces used here:
{thumb}999999{/thumb}

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

02/09/2012 06:14:56 AM · #15

Originally posted by Stack:

Also, how do I upload a profile image?

Go here and look on the left side. Upload your pic (120x90 or 90x120 jpg) and click the save button at the bottom. You may need to refresh or clear cache to see your own photo on your profile after changing.

I refer to my Workshop as my "Laboratory". If it was ever unlocked, it would have serious health consequences for DPC. Every once in awhile, something escapes from there, but there have been relatively few casualties. If I ever get mad enough at everyone, I will make the whole thing public. Just a warning. ;-)

Welcome to DPC.

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount

02/09/2012 07:33:57 AM · #16

thanks Art! I think I got it!

Now... should I be concerned that the images actually getting comments are the ones I took a couple years ago with my Canon point & shoot? LOL

Mike

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

02/09/2012 07:38:37 AM · #17

Originally posted by Stack:

Now... should I be concerned that the images actually getting comments are the ones I took a couple years ago with my Canon point & shoot? LOL

why? they are pretty good.