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pinebox

(5,761 posts)
Wed Feb 3, 2016, 12:46 PM Feb 2016

Hi all

I have debated long and hard about posting here and have been lurking because I never EVER mix politic with business, ever so with that being said, I am going out on a limb here and I am quite apprehensive about doing this.

I thought I would give you guys a little intro about me.
My name is John & I'm a professional photographer who is based in Colorado and I shoot natural and travel photography images.
I use Sony gear exclusively and teach private 1 on 1 workshops which I'll be expanding starting this year.

If you all have any questions, feel free to holler.

I thought I'd share some of my work with you all.
My website is here jdebordphoto.com and my facebook is here https://www.facebook.com/jdebordphotography







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Hi all (Original Post) pinebox Feb 2016 OP
Hey there, John/pinebox! CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2016 #1
Thanks :) pinebox Feb 2016 #8
Spectacular shots. Welcome to the group. n/t Binkie The Clown Feb 2016 #2
Thank you! pinebox Feb 2016 #9
Damn, wonderful. Hoppy Feb 2016 #3
I am starting to save right when I'm done with this post Mira Feb 2016 #4
About your camera pinebox Feb 2016 #7
By the way what are you using to edit your shots? pinebox Feb 2016 #19
Welcome NV Whino Feb 2016 #5
Well hey pinebox Feb 2016 #10
Unfortunately not cheap enough for me at this time. NV Whino Feb 2016 #14
Aye pinebox Feb 2016 #15
Actually NV is Napa Valley NV Whino Feb 2016 #17
ahhh lol pinebox Feb 2016 #20
Welcome to the group, pinebox! Solly Mack Feb 2016 #6
Thanks! Oh you like animals do ya? pinebox Feb 2016 #12
I'm so glad you're here! Solly Mack Feb 2016 #16
I love that fox! ...nt 2naSalit Feb 2016 #23
Welcome! 2naSalit Feb 2016 #11
Thanks pinebox Feb 2016 #13
Indeed. 2naSalit Feb 2016 #18
Yes the rewards are amazing pinebox Feb 2016 #21
I love it when the 2naSalit Feb 2016 #22
WowWowWow! ljm2002 Feb 2016 #24
Well thank you! pinebox Feb 2016 #28
Beautiful images! And welcome! Adsos Letter Feb 2016 #25
:) I look forward to it! pinebox Feb 2016 #29
Wow, gorgeous! mnhtnbb Feb 2016 #26
Excellent, thank you! pinebox Feb 2016 #30
Welcome. Just don't enter the monthly contests or we all look bad. Curmudgeoness Feb 2016 #27
Tutorials, eh? pinebox Feb 2016 #31
Hang around. Curmudgeoness Feb 2016 #32
where in co are you? fizzgig Feb 2016 #33
These are gorgeous, John. Blue_In_AK Feb 2016 #34

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,297 posts)
1. Hey there, John/pinebox!
Wed Feb 3, 2016, 12:57 PM
Feb 2016

Wow, your photos are amazing and wonderful! I tell you, if I lived near you, I'd be signing up for lessons. One on one really works for me.

I hope you'll stick around and post more photos.

This is generally a very friendly group--we really don't talk politics in here.

Welcome to the Photo Group!

 

Hoppy

(3,595 posts)
3. Damn, wonderful.
Wed Feb 3, 2016, 01:18 PM
Feb 2016

By the way, did you have the decency to get a signed release from the deer before posting his photo?

Mira

(22,378 posts)
4. I am starting to save right when I'm done with this post
Wed Feb 3, 2016, 01:50 PM
Feb 2016

so I can come and take lessons. Going to look in the sofa cushions first, and now in all seriousness, I can't believe you hesitated to come see us. It's from pro like you to amateur like me, and that's a fact as stated in the rules to our forum.

My camera is a Sony Nex-7 - and before I now changed directions in my savings goal - I was going to buy an adapter to be able to use my few lenses from my previous Sony = Alpha 65.

All three of your creations are knocking my socks off.

Welcome!

 

pinebox

(5,761 posts)
7. About your camera
Wed Feb 3, 2016, 02:08 PM
Feb 2016

The NEX line is good but it's basically dead. Save your cash and go with a Sony A series...A7, A7 mk2, A7s, etc. Best cameras made. Buy the Metabones adapter. http://www.metabones.com

I shoot a Sony A77 and a A550 myself. I decided to go with those because I need the FPS for wildlife which I photograph a lot.

NV Whino

(20,886 posts)
5. Welcome
Wed Feb 3, 2016, 02:02 PM
Feb 2016

We're the nicest group on DU. We run monthly and seasonal contests and welcome all comers.

Spectacular photos. I used to live in Green Mountain Falls and then Colorado Springs. My heart still yearns for that amazing scenery, particularly the aspens in fall.

NV Whino

(20,886 posts)
17. Actually NV is Napa Valley
Wed Feb 3, 2016, 02:18 PM
Feb 2016

Being an egocentric Napkin, I didn't even think of Nevada when I chose the name.

Solly Mack

(90,740 posts)
6. Welcome to the group, pinebox!
Wed Feb 3, 2016, 02:06 PM
Feb 2016

Beautiful photos!

I love the light, the color, the composition...everything.

I've a fondness for animals though, so the last photo is my favorite.

I'm glad you decided to post!

Again...Welcome!!

2naSalit

(86,045 posts)
18. Indeed.
Wed Feb 3, 2016, 02:22 PM
Feb 2016

But the rewards, think of the rewards!

I know when I put that much into a picture, and I do sometimes like when I want to go catch up with a bear on a carcass or a sunrise at a spot forty miles away without camping out overnight. But when I get a couple good shots out of the venture it makes me smile and feel like I accomplished something special every time I look at it... works for me. I have only just begun sharing my stuff recently and so far, I only do that here.

I am considering starting up a product line though, I have tons of good photos for things like calendars and greeting cards. My sister has a business like that in SoCal and does pretty well (probably 50% of her income) along with a contract gig she does for bigger bucks on occasion.

I get to run the photo contest for Feb., my first time. Join us. It will be starting up soon so everyone can have a chance to go out and find something or search through their catalog.

2na.

2naSalit

(86,045 posts)
22. I love it when the
Wed Feb 3, 2016, 02:37 PM
Feb 2016

Last edited Wed Feb 3, 2016, 03:34 PM - Edit history (1)

picture fairies are good to me like these from last week...





ETA: Had to go looking for this one shot... it's the calf's mom.

mnhtnbb

(31,318 posts)
26. Wow, gorgeous!
Thu Feb 4, 2016, 08:20 AM
Feb 2016

I have a nephew who lives in Ft. Collins who is really 'developing' as a photographer. I'm going to give him the links to your
website/fb.

Looking forward to having you in the group!

Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)
27. Welcome. Just don't enter the monthly contests or we all look bad.
Thu Feb 4, 2016, 09:59 PM
Feb 2016

Just kidding. You will find that this is a great group. No politics.

I love to see photos that really bring it home. These are wonderful...you will have to do a few little tutorials for us some day.

I do believe that I have seen the last two photos somewhere before.

 

pinebox

(5,761 posts)
31. Tutorials, eh?
Fri Feb 5, 2016, 12:10 PM
Feb 2016

I honestly don't write many but I could try.

I would love to see this forum broken up some into areas of shop talk and picture posts....that would make things a lot easier.

Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)
32. Hang around.
Fri Feb 5, 2016, 07:17 PM
Feb 2016

You will soon figure out what subject is shop talk and what is photos. We are an active group, but not so active that it is difficult to keep up with what is happening. Besides, we all seem to be interested in both, so it doesn't really matter.

I was just kidding about the tutorials, but as a beginner, I would love to know more about how you get such incredible shots. Is it that you see a great scene, and wait for everything to come together, like light and shadows? Or are you just really lucky to pass a great scene at the right time? Or is it mostly processing? These are the things that I wish I knew.

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