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16th May 2012
My first by shadesofgrey

My first

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This is the first photo I remember ever taking (I was 6 or 7 years old)...a couple random polaroids don't count.

I have no idea of the film or camera but it came out square! (I'm almost sure it wasn't a 110 camera)

I do know that it was my camera, not one my parents let me take a snap or two with. I have no idea where that camera is now though.

My family hiked to this spot on a regular basis when I was growing up and I love going back everytime I have the chance.

****EDIT****
I figured that it would be appropriate that my first photo be my last on here.....I have decided to move on and to concentrate on getting better. Thank you for the visit and I will be around to chat and keep up with people that I can't find anywhere else.
Comments
awesome capture of the water movement.
posted May 16th, 2012  
How old were you? And, where is this?
posted May 16th, 2012  
@brumbe Thank you!
posted May 16th, 2012  
@mstipe I edited it to say but 6 or 7 years old...about 45 minutes north of where you are now....and about a 3-ish mile hike
posted May 16th, 2012  
Wow! Amazing you still have the pic. Nice.
posted May 16th, 2012  
@shadesofgrey If I mapped it right, I've been there a few times. It's a great place. Very cool!
posted May 16th, 2012  
@mstipe Thanks...I love it there.
posted May 16th, 2012  
cool! nice trip down memory lane! i must remember to dig thru the photos when i visit my mom in June to see if i can find the giraffe photo i took when i was 7 or so :)
posted May 17th, 2012  
nice photo, like the water capture; I do not remember my first photo, bu7t then again I am much older than you :)
posted May 18th, 2012  
I just saw your comment on my picture! Where can I still follow your work? Will definitely miss ya on here, but I totally understand (and have had similar thoughts).
posted May 18th, 2012  
Great classic old shot! We'll stay in touch I'm sure!
posted May 18th, 2012  
Going back to your roots - never a bad thing ! your shots have always intimidated me , hence never commenting but occasionally chuckling at the banter on threads ! I have kept my albumns specific to daily life and secondly overediting :-) and find a catharsis in the latter . I do , however think the days are numbered. Wishing you all the good fortune and pleasure that life can offer x
posted May 18th, 2012  
Well, I'm glad to meet you, hope you keep posting but without the demanding discipline of 365, the truth is hard to find time and sometimes the perfect picture to post, to me is having a hard time and only took 47 pictures, you carry more than 400, Congratulations and good luck in your new gaits.
This photo is a favorite with the feeling that it carries.
posted May 18th, 2012  
@glyn Wow! I would never have thought or set out to initimidate you or anybody with my shots or anything. I am taking that as a compliment,(which I hope means you liked them) but please in the future, comment on others shots. Don't let them intimidate you!
I'm glad you enjoyed the banter.
There is a certain catharsis to over editing...but mine are hidden away on a hard drive buried deep in my back yard! Kudos to you for being willing to show them off.
posted May 18th, 2012  
@asrenmarcha Thank you very much... you are talented, keep up the good work!
posted May 18th, 2012  
:-)
posted May 18th, 2012  
Shades, it has been a pleasure x
posted May 18th, 2012  
@michelleyoung Likewise :)
posted May 18th, 2012  
Well I wish you all the very best! It is very time consuming and you have to put your time & efforts on what is most important -
posted May 19th, 2012  
It was so nice of you to stop by my project and "paste" your farewell. :) It's been fun sharing with you as a fellow Montanan on 365. According to your description on this photo, I see you have been expressing your creative talent since childhood. My parents were not in to taking pictures and my first camera was a Swinger Polaroid when I was around 14. I've been a Canon gal ever since. Wishing you much success and if you come back to 365, I hope you will pay me a visit!
posted May 19th, 2012  
nice little photo, Alpha and Omega, well hope you go on to do great things with photography.
posted May 19th, 2012  
You did a fantastic job on this! It's not only square but it appears you had a clear idea of what was beautiful to you, a focus. :)
posted May 19th, 2012  
Man --- Brother ... I know I been way behind ... But I totally missed this one ... Really Hate That ... Hope you See this ... I seem to have misplaced something ... Troves of Treasures to You ... Peace Brother ...
posted June 1st, 2012  
I understand why it becomes a need to move on....sorry not to see your work anymore though!
posted June 5th, 2012  
@lonewolfman Thank you for the well wishes. I'll drop it by one of your photos

@espyetta Thank you! I appreciate it.
posted June 5th, 2012  
Hiya just read a post of you plugging the d90, I have one and recently bought a second hand 50mm lens it looks old and I remember the guy saying something about I have to flick a switch if im using manual mode do you know
posted July 5th, 2012  
Hey I just saw your post about leaving. I hope things are going well for you. Than you for all the support you have given me! And hope to hear from you occasionally! I finally came back and found so many people gone. I almost stopped posting her and stuck with FB but I just couldnt leave some of my 365 friends lol. Again, hope as is well.
posted July 17th, 2012  
I totally missed this post..I wondered where you were! Thanks for the hint in the other thread. I did cheat a bit and checked the exif. (guessed evertone would do that!)
Set up the same way, but it came out really blown out. I know the light is behind because of the shadows. I shall have another go!
posted September 6th, 2012  
*everyone
posted September 6th, 2012  
miss u---come back,my friend :)
posted September 14th, 2012  
@jodimuli I'm around, mostly commenting though.
posted September 14th, 2012  
Thanks for all the attention you're giving me---when are you coming back?
posted September 21st, 2012  
@jodimuli Not sure I'm really up for doing another 365. I enjoy the community but I don't feel like I have the time to dedicate to the project. I do have a flickr page though, where I post.
posted September 21st, 2012  
Excellent! Thanks for sharing and I hope you will post on 365 from time to time. I really enjoy your images.
posted October 20th, 2012  
@jackster Thank you! I appreciate it. I'm posting off and on on flickr. I decided this project just wasn't for me anymore I lurk on the discussion boards when I feel like I have something new to input (getting fewer and further between lately) I'll shoot you a link to my flickr if you're interested.
posted October 21st, 2012  
Miss U:(
posted December 8th, 2012  
Please,pls.don't delete ur acct.here--whenever u have the chance just post one or two pictures..(at ur own convenience)--i will surely miss if u totally dissapear---wishing u all the best of 2013 -both happiness and good health to u and ur love ones--- lastly,as a 365 friend/ brother-ur the very best i've ever had..God bless :)
posted December 31st, 2012  
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