New Member (Short Intro)

STEinGUZZ · #1 (**permalink**) 29-11-2007, 01:18 AM

Hello Everyone,

Just thought I'd introduce myself and say hello to everyone, My name is Stephen (Ste), I am 28 years old, I serve in the Royal Navy and live in Plymouth.

I have only just purchased my first DSLR camera (Canon 40D), at the moment I have the 17-85 IS, Canon 300 F4.0 IS & 1.4x tele-converter. I have wanted to get into (Bird)photography for a long time, and I'm glad I've finally committed myself and plunged myself into this great but very expensive past time.

WAB is a great source of Information and I've thoroughly enjoyed the hours I've spent browsing the threads and Gallery.

I am new to forums of any kind, but now I'm a member I look forward participating as much as I can (time permitting).

I consider myself fairly knowledgable about the Great Outdoors, Wildlife (Birds especially) etc, but lack the knowledge/expertise in SLR Photography, so I apologise in advance because I can imagine my initial posts will be seeking advice and picking peoples brains.

Hello again all,

Yours Aye Ste

snowhound · #2 (**permalink**) 29-11-2007, 02:02 AM

Hi Ste, Welcome to the site. Just joined myself couple of days ago and everyone seems so friendly and knowledgeable. How can I attract a variety of birds to my garden? Just moved to a new house recently - have a lovely big tree in the back garden which attracts magpies and pigeons but that's all I've seen.

Would bird boxes and tables help (and if so, is it possible to have them so they are safe from predators as I have a number of cats.) Would love to see robins, tits, etc. but obviously wouldn't want to attract them to their deaths.

I live in Swindon, Wiltshire, by the way, so not sure if there are a good variety of birds down this way.

Thanks, Snowhound

jdurbo · #3 (**permalink**) 29-11-2007, 08:15 AM

Hi Ste
Hello and welcome to WAb and looking forward to seeing your photos!!

jen xxx

glsammy · #4 (**permalink**) 29-11-2007, 09:46 AM

Welcome to WAB Ste. I hope you enjoy your time here.

goosey · #5 (**permalink**) 29-11-2007, 10:33 AM

Hi Ste, I won't be able to help out with any of you photographic questions but there are so many people here who will be able to give you all the info' you need -don't worry about asking, they will only be too pleased to help! I look forward to seeing your images when you get it all sussed - until then welcome

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big bill · #6 (**permalink**) 29-11-2007, 10:46 AM

Hi Ste and welcome aboard

enjoy the site we are a friendly bunch here someone some were will have the answer to your questions if not will be able to point you in the right direction and it will be plain sailing from there

Look firward to your pics and posts,.

Ollie · #7 (**permalink**) 29-11-2007, 10:51 AM

Hi Ste and a warm welcome. Plenty of brains to pick on here about your photography. Just fire away on any questions you may have there will always be someone who can help
Roger

John D · #8 (**permalink**) 29-11-2007, 12:09 PM

Welcome to WAB! I hope you find it interesting and enjoyable.
John D

coasty · #9 (**permalink**) 29-11-2007, 12:56 PM

Hi there

buzfuz8149 · #10 (**permalink**) 29-11-2007, 01:08 PM

Hi Ste,

a warm welcome to WAB, you will find this a very friendly and helpful forum, looking forward to your posts and photos.

Carol.

clover green · #11 (**permalink**) 29-11-2007, 01:39 PM

Hi Ste, pleased to meet & greet you, welcome to the wonderful world of WAB. Have fun & enjoy, see you on the boards!

Tormentil · #12 (**permalink**) 30-11-2007, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by STEinGUZZ

Hello Everyone,

Just thought I'd introduce myself and say hello to everyone, My name is Stephen (Ste), I am 28 years old, I serve in the Royal Navy and live in Plymouth.

WElcome to WAB Ste.

Don't forget to check out yer "Crows Nests".