Hello from Iowa

[Jake]

Hey Everyone,
My names Jake, I'm 18, I'm from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It's not that bad here like most would think, I enjoy it. I've been shooting 35mm for a couple of years, and after a recent class in Darkroom photography I've decided to delve into the world of photography in the dark room. I'm currently using a Canon Rebel 2000 + 28-80 Lens. And just recently picked up a Beseler Cadet II off of E-bay.
Besides photography I enjoy playing the guitar, taking care of my Koi pond, being in the 'city' with all my friends. What your average 18-yr old would be doing I hope to learn a lot from this forum, it seems to be quite the insightful community.

-Jake

 

[Jim Moore]

Hello Jake and welcome to APUG.

There are a few of us from Iowa that hang out around here.

You will find that this is a great place to learn. Most everyone is willing to help with any questions you have and the talent and knowledge around here is simply amazing.


Jim

 

[Richard Wasserman]

Jake,
Welcome from Illinois. I'm jealous of your Koi pond!

Richard Wasserman

 

[roteague]

Hi Jake, welcome from Hawaii. Just hang around here, you are going to enjoy what you can learn here.

 

[Rick Haug]

Welcome to APUG, Jake, and greetings from your neighboring state to the north. Not only is the Upper Midwest "not that bad", it's a great place, to live and to photograph.
Hope you enjoy your time here at APUG.

Rick

 

[matt miller]

Welcome to APUG Jake. Glad to hear you're hooked on the darkroom. I've got a sister in North Liberty and have spent a little time in Cedar Rapids. It's a great city. In fact, I'll be heading over to the CR Museum of Art sometime in Feb-Mar to see a William B Post exhibit. Take Care.

 

[Nicole]

Hi Jake, welcome to APUG from West Australia. There's lots to learn here with great friendship and always good advice and help at hand.
Kindest regards,
Nicole

 

[unohuu]

and another howdy to you from a northern neighbor. Luke

 

[Stoo Batchelor]

Hi! Jake and welcome, from South East England

Stoo

 

[skillian]

Hey Jake, I'm from the Quad City area in Eastern Iowa. Great state - don't let any of those coastal and city folks try to convince you otherwise!

 

[sunnyroller]

Hello From Arkansas

Hello from Arkansas. I used to live in Northeast Missouri and loved visiting Iowa. Welcome to APUG!

 

[Drew B.]

Welcome from Cape Cod. I've been at photography for 25 years and on this site, i'm learning every day!

drew

 

[Allen Friday]

All the best from Western Iowa. A friend of mine went to Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo and studied Photography. Seems like a very good progam--not far from your home town.

Welcome,

Allen

 

[Jessica]

Hello from just south of Des Moines! I joined recently too and love it here! WELCOME!