G'day from SA

[Shav Bird Photography]

Hi All,

My name is Shav and I am fairly new to the photography world. I have only been doing it for about 18months or so semi seriously. I live in the southern suburbs of SA so most of my work is frequented around that area. But anytime I travel I am always one to take the camera gear for that top shot.

I am self taught, no lessons and pretty much a lot of trial and error. I do edit my pics via LR5 which I just learned again by trial and error. I get a lot of my inspiration from other photography based accounts on Instagram as well as 500px, Flickr etc.

I am a Building Designer who has his own business in my day to day life. Which helps subsidize my passion for photography. I am also into cycling, fitness, cars, and travel.

Anyway, I am hoping to learn some tips and tricks from you pro's. Happy to receive some CC if it helps improve my skills as I just want to master what I have learned.

My Camera gear consists of the following and probably wanes in comparison some of the gear you guys have:
Activezone Protactic 350 AW camera backpack
Nikon D5300 DSLR APS-C (waiting till I master this before going full frame)
Sigma ART 18-35mm F1.8
Sigma DG HSM 50mm prime F1.4
Tamron VC USD 70-200mm F2.8 constant
Nikon 35mm prime F1.8
Manfrotto tripod
Generic monopod with Optex adjustable head (mainly for the Tamron lens)
Lots of accessories

I will upload some of my shots in the gallery. :D

[ricktas]

Welcome. We have reviewed your recent photo thread and deemed that you are way beyond beginner level. In fact we have upgraded you to advanced. Congrats

[Shav Bird Photography]

Oh really? Wow, I wouldn't have thought so Rick, but thanks and I am honored. :cool:

[Mary Anne]

Hello and Welcome to AP. I like Bird Photography also so will look forward to seeing what you post on the Forums for cc
Members with Under 30 day’s membership and/or 50 posts cannot post in the Gallery Rule 7 http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/misc.php?do=vsarules

[Shav Bird Photography]

Thanks Mary Anne. Looking forward to gaining a lot of knowledge from this site. :nod:

[bitsnpieces]

Welcome Shav and whether you're beginner or advanced, there's always much to learn, so hopefully we'll continue seeing you more on the boards :)

[Shav Bird Photography]

Thanks David, don't worry, I'll be pretty regular here. ;)

[Mary Anne]

Shav I guess you Surname name or user name is Bird so sorry about, here was me thinking that you were into Bird Photography, anyway its human to err :D
After looking at what great images you have already posted on the Forum I can see why you have been upgrade to Advanced Well Done !!

[Shav Bird Photography]

haha, its easy to get my name confused Mary Anne. I've been called all sorts growing up so it's no issue. :p

Thanks, I was not expecting to be bumped up to Advanced. I kid you not, this is a surprise to me. So I am flattered and humbled that the mods think I am worthy. :sport18:

[ameerat42]

Hi Shav, and welcome to AP.

Well, be a bird of paradise and forgive M A (and me, as I thought the same:o), as to forgive is - they say - divine:p

[Shav Bird Photography]

Haha. Thanks ameerat42. No offense taken ;)

[sanger]

Guilty as well and welcome

[Shav Bird Photography]

Thanks sanger. All good. haha.