A little bit about me

[Grumpy John]

G'day all, just joined this forum after being told about it by one of your members, Ironwood.
I got back in to photography about 5 years ago after the minister of finance approved the purchase of a Canon 7D. We had come into a small windfall so I had permission to go nuts.
I purchased said 7D along with a Sigma 17-70 zoom, Tamron 70-200 zoom, 2 spare batteries, a Manfrotto 190XPROB tripod with a 498RC2 head and a 64G CF card.
Since then I have added over the years a Sigma 10mm fisheye, Sigma 8-16 UWA zoom, Sigma 70-200 Zoom (Because it had image stabilising) with 2x converter, a Sigma 30mm prime, (I like Sigma lenses) a Speedlite 580EXII. I also have an Elinchrom Dlite 4 light setup.

I mostly enjoy streetscape and landscape photography, I'd like to get in to nature (bird) photography, but I don't have the patience. I really enjoy manipulating images to try and convey the sense of mood at the time of the shoot.

[sejac]

Great to have you on board Grumpy! You are going to fit in here just fine - I can tell. And it's not just because this place is populated by quite a few grumpy old blokes, as well as many fabulous females.

OK, it is the main reason, but who cares. Join in and have a good time.

[Ironwood]

G'day John. Welcome to the forum Mate. There are a great bunch of members here, I am sure you will like it.

John and I have known each other ( online ) for quite a number of years on the Australian WoodWork Forums.

[seaslug]

Welcome John.. we can all get a bit grumpy at times!

[Grumpy John]

I'm not grumpy unless I get stuck behind a slow walker, a driver who doesn't indicate, someone who talks on their mobile while paying at a cash register.

Okay, I'm grumpy most of the time.

[Isac]

May I welcome you to the forum with open arms GJ. I await your posts with great anticipation. At least we share a common bond with a 7D and photo manipulation. Again, welcome and enjoy our family.

[LJG]

Goodaye John and welcome aboard. Being grumpy you'll fit right in here with me hahaha

[Sully]

Hi Grumpy .... welcome to the forum ..... looking forward to seeing your 'manipulations'

[Grumpy John]

Thanks for the kind works everyone, I think I'm gonna like it here.

[eaglem]

Welcome to the forum and like your choice of Sigma lenses, I too, am a Sigma Fan because of their quality and have a few.

[Grumpy John]

I love my 17-70, it's my "go to" lens. Earlier this year something happened internally and the zoom stopped working, the lens was 6 years old and as I said it copped a lot of use. I replaced it with the new "C" lens and I think this one is even better AND it was less than $500.