Finally I've made it here...hi from Hungary!

MariannaMills · Aug 27, 2013

I thought it's time to introduce myself in this forum....as I am "lurking" around here for a few weeks now.

I am not a real photographer, I just like taking pictures what interest me, and most of the times edit them in the way how I feel.
For me, photography is an expression, to show my thoughts and feelings what I can not express with words.
I am painting too, but since taking pictures of things how I see them is opened up a new world to me to express myself in a more understandable way.

I "only" got a Canon P&S camera, that's why my pictures are not that sharp. I can not wait to own a DSLR camera one day...

I thought :addpics:...so, here is one of my work: "Tearcatcher"

Big Mike · Aug 27, 2013

Welcome aboard Marianna.

Derrel · Aug 27, 2013

Yes, welcome to TPF Marianna. I like Tearcatcher, as well as "Precious Moment". I hope you have an enjoyable time on the TPF forum.

MariannaMills · Aug 27, 2013

Hi Mike.

I just read your signature quotation ("There's no correlation between creativity and equipment ownership. None. Zilch. Nada. Actually, as the artist gets more into his thing, and as he gets more successful, his number of tools tends to go down. He knows what works for him. Expending mental energy on stuff wastes time.
Hugh Macleod") and I really like it...I don't feel as bad to not to have a professional camera...but in the other hand: I still so want to use/own one, as I feel very limited with my existing P&S.

MariannaMills · Aug 27, 2013

Hi Derrel, I've read so many of your post already, and they are very useful!

Thank you for your comment on my works.

terri · Aug 27, 2013

Welcome, Marianna!

You have a very pretty name. I'm happy you decided to join us! I hope to see you continue to post your work in our Gallery section.

Enjoy the forum!

The_Traveler · Aug 27, 2013

In a strange coincidence I just posted the only picture I have taken in Hungary

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...own-place-unknown-time-but-long-time-ago.html

DarkShadow · Aug 27, 2013

Nice picture Lew, but I got say I never seen anybody walk like that with giant forward steps and arms flying back. :wink:

Welcome aboard Marianna!

Murray Bloom · Aug 28, 2013

Terrific image Marianna. Welcome. I can't wait until these guys see some of your other work.

smalltowngirl13 · Aug 28, 2013

Hello and welcome to the forum Marianna!

cbarnard7 · Aug 28, 2013

MariannaMills said:
I thought it's time to introduce myself in this forum....as I am "lurking" around here for a few weeks now.

I am not a real photographer, I just like taking pictures what interest me, and most of the times edit them in the way how I feel.
For me, photography is an expression, to show my thoughts and feelings what I can not express with words.
I am painting too, but since taking pictures of things how I see them is opened up a new world to me to express myself in a more understandable way.

I "only" got a Canon P&S camera, that's why my pictures are not that sharp. I can not wait to own a DSLR camera one day...

I thought :addpics:...so, here is one of my work: "Tearcatcher"

Welcome, Marianna! That's the beauty of photography- it's so subjective! "Real" photography is only what you make of it. Everyone here with give you advice on what they think looks good. But, in the end, it's up to you! A DSLR will give you sharper images (if you use it properly) but it can't change the composition! Looking forward to more of your stuff.

IceCanAm · Aug 28, 2013

Welcome to the site.

MariannaMills · Aug 30, 2013

Thank you so much terri, Lew, DarkShadow, Murray, smalltowngirl13, cbarnard7, IceCanAm for your kind welcome!

Good picture Lew, I do remember those times.

Thank you Murray!

Thank you cbarnard7, and yes, you are right about what photography is. I am looking forward to your comments or advice on my work.