Hello! And Thanks!

[surfingsalmon]

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I finally joined the forum so I can view the attached pictures you all have been posting, be it gear or photographs!

 

What great pictures, thank you! Definitely worth signing up just for that.

 

On to myself, my name is Patrick and I live near Washington, DC. I got bit by the rangefinder bug about a year ago, and I finally hit the Leica stage. I picked up a Leica M2 and had a CLA done by Youxin Ye. I never knew split images could be so bright! Before, I had a Canonet 28, Yashica MG-1, and a Zorki 4 with a Jupiter 8.

 

 

I am really loving shooting film, especially black and white. I feel as if I am becoming one with the camera! I have started developing on my own rolls and it's satisfying and relieving! I find it relieving because I can get my black and white rolls developed anytime I want in my own house!

 

If you want to take a look at my work, check out my tumblr and my personal blog.

 

I am excited to share my Leica experience with everyone. I am equally excited to absorb the wealth of knowledge and experience contained here!

[jip]

Hey Patrick welcome to the forum. I hope you enjoy your stay. There is a lot to be found on this forum if you're looking for something use the search box and you will find anything you need. If you feel you don't really find that thing you need to find with the search box then try posting a new thread in the appropriate sub- forums. I'm just telling you this so people don't double post.

 

Make sure you leave some of your work, pictures or scans in the photo forums. It is always nice to see someone else's work. If you would like to receive critique then ask that when posting your picture. People will give you critique and advice, I personally think this has brought me to higher level. Learning from others.

 

Also if you'd like to see my work check out my website: http://jipvankuijk.nl

 

There is a photo page with photos from my portfolio, and there is a stories page where I write articles that are photography and Leica related.

 

Hope to see you around! Jip

 

P.S. Nice street shots on your tumblr, I wrote a article about street photography, and how to photography strangers, you might want to scroll through it: http://jipvankuijk.nl/photograph-strangers-street-photography-tips/

Edited July 29, 2014 by jip

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[surfingsalmon]

Jip,

 

Thanks for letting me know about the double posts! I'll try my hardest to search before posting!

 

I'm really glad you checked out my Tumblr page, thanks!

 

I read through a few articles on your website and I love them! You write so well!

[jip]

I read through a few articles on your website and I love them! You write so well!

 

Thanks allot for the compliment! And you're welcome!