Hi from the NSW Central Coast

[Mason91]

Hello!

My name is Mason, I'm 21 and live on the central coast. I have recently been drawn to photography and this forum having recently purchased my first "real" camera. I have a Canon 600D with the "kit" 18-55mm lens.
I originally purchased the camera to take some macro pictures of my other hobby (marine fish tank...) but as soon as I got the camera home I have been taking photos of anything and everything and must admit It is rather relaxing and enjoyable.

I have been using the manual modes on the camera after about a week of purchase and my understanding has grown immensly (though I would stress that a still know VERY little :o and have only had the camera a month)

I think after using the camera for a month I like the nature side of photography the most (so far) and have taken a few different shots mostly incorporating the water in some way or another. Looking forward to learning plenty more.

Thanks,

Mason

[Mary Anne]

Hello Mason and Welcome to AP.. I will look forward to seeing those close up images of the fish on the Forums.

[ricktas]

Welcome to AP Mason, see you on the forums

[Mason91]

thanks :) I'll be sure to get some pics up when I am able!

[Mark L]

G'day Mason.
AP has a free New to Photography course here ..... http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showlibrary.php?title=Indexes:New_To_Photography_Book
So in your learning process, if you're not sure about something, it may be covered there.
Or just start a thread and post a question. I've found this to be a very helpful place.:th3:

[Kym]

:gday: & Welcome
- lets see some photos in the main CC forums (http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/forumdisplay.php?5) maybe try a competition or 2 and have fun!

[rwg717]

Cheers Mason and nice to welcome you to AP;:D
Richard

[Mason91]

Thanks for the welcome! I've posted a couple of pictures in the beginners cc forum, getting a basic understanding of the place. :)

[richoman3]

welcome :)