Camera Craniums: The Photography Community for Enthusiasts

1.How long have you been interested in photography?
Nearly 3 years now. I had to choose a gift for 30yrs service. There was nothing I really needed in the catalogue they gave me so I decided to try my hand at photography and opted for a Nikon D50

2.Favourite subjects?
Mainly landscape, but I do like to have a go at industrial shots as well as shipping and seascapes

3.What's the most enjoyable part of photography for you?
I love the solitude. I work shifts so often go out with the cam after a night shift when most people are still sleeping. I love the peace and quiet of that time of day

4.What do you find most difficult about photography?
Post editting. I just don't have the patience (or will) to persevere learning it. I get bored after 5 Min's with any of the software

5.Did you start with film or have you only used digital?
Digital
6.What was your first camera?
A Nikon compact d3100 or something
7.What do you use currently?
Nikon D50 and D200
8.What's your dream photo location or subject?
Good question and one I have never really thought about. Would probably be aboard a working boat like a tug for a week capturing the events on board  9I know, Not very exotic )
9.Dream camera/lens combo?
None.  I ain't mastered the 2 cams I have now so why run before I can walk ?
10.Photographers you admire?
Don Tiffney.  Brilliant tog and a top bloke as well. Has always been most helpful to me since I started.
I also admire the guys who frequent the forums such as this one. There is rafts of talent out there doing their own thing in their chosen field
and
http://www.richardchildsphotography.co.uk/
11.Would you like to be a pro photographer?
No thank you

12.How much processing/manipulating do you do?
As little as possible (see answer 4)

13.Any other thoughts on photography in general and what it means to you.
Its a hobby for me.
I'm my own worst critic
I'm amazed how many new marques of camera have been launched in the 3 yrs since I started out and how some people think that upgrading means better pictures