Hello I'm Matt. I enjoy exploring lost & abandoned places, bending bolts, kayaking, rugby, strenuous hikes, blacksmithing, eating > 4000 calories / day, and unexpected swims in the Hudson river with several thousand dollars worth of camera gear. I've been taking pictures for the last 1.5 years (no formal training) focusing on architecture & landscapes. I was referred here by Schmoo & husband. I have a lot yet to learn, and this seems like a very good place to start.
Hello I'm Matt. I enjoy exploring lost & abandoned places, bending bolts, kayaking, rugby, strenuous hikes, blacksmithing, eating > 4000 calories / day, and unexpected swims in the Hudson river with several thousand dollars worth of camera gear. I've been taking pictures for the last 1.5 years (no formal training) focusing on architecture & landscapes. I was referred here by Schmoo & husband. I have a lot yet to learn, and this seems like a very good place to start.
I'm de-lurking here so that I won't feel quite so guilty when I make my next post in the flea-market.
(buying, not selling)
Anyway, been a lifetime photo enthusiast. Mostly Landscapes and Nature. I just received my 40D last week (my first DSLR) and I'm excited about the all the potential.
My job takes me to some very remote and beautiful parts of Alaska. For the last few years I've pushed my little A80 to the max trying to capture the things I see, (and it's been a wonderful P&S).
I've been active on Advrider for a couple years now, bought and sold lot's of crap.... I mention that because I'll be looking for some lenses in the near future and realize my noob status might limit my potential in the flea market.
I look forward to posting some photos soon. And learning, learning, learning.
Just joined. I've been a lifelong enthusiast of photography. Started when I was in my early teens, taking pics with an old manual Minolta SRT-201 with a broken needle meter (which I still have although not in great shape). Since, then I've used various cameras, although there was also a long gap there in which I mostly did point and shoot with non-dSLRs.
I am mostly inclined toward landscapes, photojournalism (street, urban), and some portrait work. I am particularly interested in issues of photographic imagination, art, and philosophy. I take plenty of snapshots, and my "throw-away to keep ratio" is high, but I find plenty of joy in the process, and in photography as mindful activity. I tend to develop themes around my photos, and photography practice. I'm always learning.
Here's an attempt at a self-portrait:
EXIF: Nikon D40, ISO 200, 1/5, f/5.6, No Flash, 55mm (BW conversion and other stuff done in Photoshop CS3)
Best Regards,
N
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"The temple bell stops but the sound keeps coming out of the flowers." -- Basho
My Real job is a professional stage hand at a theatre in Princeton. I started photography in 2003, and just got my new DSLR 5 months ago. I just sold my first photo today for $225.
My Real job is a professional stage hand at a theatre in Princeton. I started photography in 2003, and just got my new DSLR 5 months ago. I just sold my first photo today for $225.
just did a quick run through some of your popular photos... AWESOME stuff! you've got a great sense of creativity, and put that fisheye to GOOD use!
A Newbie Smuggie
Hi there,
Thought I'd pop in and say hi. Signed up last month and have been roaming around trying to get my bearings. Still not too sure about the forum - have been slowly trying to figure it all out. So much information and so little time
I have very few pics of myself as I much prefer to be BEHIND the camera! But I dug this one up from a couple of years ago:
Someday I hope to upgrade to a pro-level but I have much to learn all hail the photo gods!
Hi there,
Thought I'd pop in and say hi. Signed up last month and have been roaming around trying to get my bearings. Still not too sure about the forum - have been slowly trying to figure it all out. So much information and so little time
I have very few pics of myself as I much prefer to be BEHIND the camera! But I dug this one up from a couple of years ago:
Someday I hope to upgrade to a pro-level but I have much to learn all hail the photo gods!
Hey, noniknam!
Looks like you might have external links turned off for that gallery. For more help with posting pics, check out the link in my signature.
Wassup?? Hi there! Just wanted to introduce myself!
Im Shelley! Nice to meetcha!!
Been shooting now for about 5 years, went Pro about 2 years ago Maybe just over that...
I shoot with a Canon 20D
Im married and have 3 kids, 1 graduating high school this year, 1 graduating middle school this year, and 1 graduating kindergarten this year...so yah...my life is pretty FULL!
BTW this is me...this is my Halloween costume, Im a Samauri Geisha! This was taken at a model shootout, the models and other photogs pestered me to get in FRONT of the camera!
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Welcome Dale!
But that hat? It's gotta go
Thanks!!!
Hey, Everyone I am new to this and want to Introduce myself with a Pic...
Here it is, and Check out my new Smugmug site, tylersmith.smugmug.com
Thanks,
Hello I'm Matt. I enjoy exploring lost & abandoned places, bending bolts, kayaking, rugby, strenuous hikes, blacksmithing, eating > 4000 calories / day, and unexpected swims in the Hudson river with several thousand dollars worth of camera gear. I've been taking pictures for the last 1.5 years (no formal training) focusing on architecture & landscapes. I was referred here by Schmoo & husband. I have a lot yet to learn, and this seems like a very good place to start.
PS - that is me in Schmoo's 'Firestarter' pic seen here:
http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=72674
whoo whoo! a fellow masochist!
But I get the sneaking suspicion that your mug will be shown a little more in the near future....
Photos that don't suck / 365 / Film & Lomography
Hello to all!
I'm de-lurking here so that I won't feel quite so guilty when I make my next post in the flea-market.
(buying, not selling)
Anyway, been a lifetime photo enthusiast. Mostly Landscapes and Nature. I just received my 40D last week (my first DSLR) and I'm excited about the all the potential.
My job takes me to some very remote and beautiful parts of Alaska. For the last few years I've pushed my little A80 to the max trying to capture the things I see, (and it's been a wonderful P&S).
I've been active on Advrider for a couple years now, bought and sold lot's of crap.... I mention that because I'll be looking for some lenses in the near future and realize my noob status might limit my potential in the flea market.
I look forward to posting some photos soon. And learning, learning, learning.
Hi Folks:
Just joined. I've been a lifelong enthusiast of photography. Started when I was in my early teens, taking pics with an old manual Minolta SRT-201 with a broken needle meter (which I still have although not in great shape). Since, then I've used various cameras, although there was also a long gap there in which I mostly did point and shoot with non-dSLRs.
I am mostly inclined toward landscapes, photojournalism (street, urban), and some portrait work. I am particularly interested in issues of photographic imagination, art, and philosophy. I take plenty of snapshots, and my "throw-away to keep ratio" is high, but I find plenty of joy in the process, and in photography as mindful activity. I tend to develop themes around my photos, and photography practice. I'm always learning.
Here's an attempt at a self-portrait:
EXIF: Nikon D40, ISO 200, 1/5, f/5.6, No Flash, 55mm (BW conversion and other stuff done in Photoshop CS3)
Best Regards,
N
"The temple bell stops but the sound keeps coming out of the flowers." -- Basho
I LOVE deadpan sarcasm - probably because I'm guilty of it myself! Hi mANVIL!
And hi BladeFlap (where's your photo?) and Nacho!
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Hey Everyone. Here's my Mug.
Feel free to say hi and check out my stuff at www.mattpilsner.com
My Real job is a professional stage hand at a theatre in Princeton. I started photography in 2003, and just got my new DSLR 5 months ago. I just sold my first photo today for $225.
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just did a quick run through some of your popular photos... AWESOME stuff! you've got a great sense of creativity, and put that fisheye to GOOD use!
i like this:
Thanks dude! That pic was just taken on a whim during some boredom at work.
Great shots of all the bikes. Those are awesome!
M@
www.MattPilsner.com | FACEBOOK
Hello everyone.... Just thought I would drop in and say HI.. I just learned about this site and am anxious to start exploring..
Here is a pic of me that my Boyfriend took a couple months ago..
Looking forward to the site!!
Kim
Hi there,
Thought I'd pop in and say hi. Signed up last month and have been roaming around trying to get my bearings. Still not too sure about the forum - have been slowly trying to figure it all out. So much information and so little time
I have very few pics of myself as I much prefer to be BEHIND the camera! But I dug this one up from a couple of years ago:
Someday I hope to upgrade to a pro-level but I have much to learn
Hey, noniknam!
Looks like you might have external links turned off for that gallery. For more help with posting pics, check out the link in my signature.
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Thanks DavidTo!
Sadly I *had* read the info you suggested but missed that part.
Now hopefully my mug is there.
Giphsub, indulgentsoul, time2smile, forno, MooreDriven, Marco U., ChrisO.D.F., Shadeoflight, evil toad, spicy, TJSmith, mANIAC, BladeFlap, Nacho, Pilzner, MtnBearHug, noniknam & augustmelody.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
Hey, I just joined today. I'm Lindsay.
<----- rookie
http://www.youtube.com/user/NYCFilmmakersGroup
http://www.meetup.com/NYC-Filmmakers-and-Actors-Meetup-Group/
Regards,
D
Im Shelley! Nice to meetcha!!
Been shooting now for about 5 years, went Pro about 2 years ago
I shoot with a Canon 20D
Im married and have 3 kids, 1 graduating high school this year, 1 graduating middle school this year, and 1 graduating kindergarten this year...so yah...my life is pretty FULL!
So how ya'll doin?
I moved your post, to the thread here, where everyone introduces themselves
Welcome to Dgrin, glad you are here!
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Thanks
BTW this is me...this is my Halloween costume, Im a Samauri Geisha! This was taken at a model shootout, the models and other photogs pestered me to get in FRONT of the camera!