Hi to everyone

[geordie graham]

Hi to you all.I am a newbie to WAB and also a newbie to digital photography.I found this site quite by accident whilst looking for information on wildlife photography.I have always been interested in wildlife particularly birds and having just moved to the area last year i visited our local nature reserve last August.Whilst sitting in one of the hides I was fortunate to be able to watch a pair of kingfishers.Up until then all i had seen of these stunning birds was a blue flash.I had my binoculars with me but when I saw the stunning photos the blokes in the hide were taking it made my mind up to take up photography.I was given a Pentax p30 35mm camera and 200mm lens to learn with and have just bought a Pentax K10D.Unfortunately
the 200mm lens will only work in manual mode which is fine providing things stand still and I am now saving up for a Sigma 70-300 lens.I am registered disabled and have mobilty problems but this new hobby has given me a new lease of life.Sitting in beautiful surroundings watching and photographing stunning wildlife makes everydays problems a lot more bearable.Sorry to waffle on I will be sending in some photo`s that will hopefully get better as I learn more about the camera and also i will learn using the invaluble advice given on this website.

Thanks Graham

[Ollie]

Hi Graham, and a warm welcome. I am pleased to hear you are enjoying your new hobby. I am sure you will enjoy the site and I look forward to seeing any photos you may post
Roger

[Deer Stalker]

Hi Graham.

[Ann2]

Hi, I'm new here too.

Looking forward to seeing some of your photos.


Ann

[rlchew]

Hello Graham

Welcome to WAB.

Wildlife and photography? .... you have come to the right place!

Richard

[goosey]

Hello Graham, i't's amazing how many people just stumble upon WAB - I was one myself.
Its one of the best discoverys I have ever made and have learnt so much about all manner of things since I've been here and my photography has improved.
Its great that you nature and wildlife, and it give you such a sense of calm- waffle as much as you like - you are amoung friends here. Enjoy the site and we'd love to see some photo's when you have chance. welcome.

[nightshade]

Hello Graham ,welcome to WAB you will love it here

[Chris_Johnstone]

Hey,

Welcome to WAB. I managed to stumble across it too and it's the best stumble I've made.

There are some really excellent photographers that spend a lot of time here so whatever your question, chances are there are going to be 3 or 4 people with professional opinions to share with you.

Chris

[Za]

Hi Graham,
Welcome, I`m new to the site and to photography as well, I havent seen a kingfisher for many years and look forward to seeing any pics you might get of them.All the best, Za

[buzfuz8149]

Hi Graham,

a warm welcome to WAB, looking forward to seeing your posts and photos - everyone on the forum is very friendly and the site is the best.

Carol.

[geordie graham]

Thanks to everyone for such a warm welcome.It is much appreciated and I will keep you all updated about the vast variety of wildlife here in Bishop Auckland in County Durham.
Thanks again
Graham

[Paul mabbott]

Welcome - hope you don't confine yourself to birds. There are plenty of insects near at hand which don't fly away at the slightest movement!
And the 'harlequin' ladybird is heading your way: http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/fo...ladybirds.html
Cheers, Paul

Originally Posted by geordie graham

Hi to you all.I am a newbie to WAB and also a newbie to digital photography.I found this site quite by accident whilst looking for information on wildlife photography.I have always been interested in wildlife particularly birds and having just moved to the area last year i visited our local nature reserve last August.Whilst sitting in one of the hides I was fortunate to be able to watch a pair of kingfishers.Up until then all i had seen of these stunning birds was a blue flash............the 200mm lens will only work in manual mode which is fine providing things stand still and I ...............Thanks Graham

[geordie graham]

Hi Paul
It is strange you should say that as last year my wife and I saw a hummingbird hawk moth in a village close to us.We only knew what it was as we have spent some time in southern Spain and there was a lot of these moths around.Apparently with the rather strange weather we have been having a lot more exotic animals are making their way north.

Graham

[jonhawkins]

Originally Posted by geordie graham

Hi to you all.I am a newbie to WAB and also a newbie to digital photography.

Hi Graham,

Welcome! I like you stumbled on this site recently and have found it really informative.

Jonathan

[geordie graham]

Welcome Johnathan.
It is a wonderfull site with information on anything you want to know about great british wildlife which is very much underrated.I said in one of my last threads that i had spent sometime in southern Spain and although there are some more exotic species in Spain there is not as much variety.One of the things I missed most was the different seasons, autumn winter etc.
Graham

[Paul mabbott]

Originally Posted by geordie graham

Welcome Johnathan.
It is a wonderfull site with information on anything you want to know about great british wildlife which is very much underrated.I said in one of my last threads that i had spent sometime in southern Spain and although there are some more exotic species in Spain there is not as much variety.One of the things I missed most was the different seasons, autumn winter etc.
Graham

But your Spanish reminiscences would be welcome on the sibling Wild About the World forum - see far bottom lefthand corner I'd welcome comment because I may be in southern Spain next year!
Yes, I agree that having four proper seasons make life always interesting ... on the other hand, it could be that we're losing some of our seasons?