Hello from Italy

[alfa]

Hi there,
New from Italy, Torino, in the north-west of our small country. I't been quite a while now since my registration to APUG.org, it's do to the fact that I am an amateur photographer and in your rich forum, dense with pros and experts I've always been quite intimidated to join in the club. Anyhow, I found courage and here I am, class of '78, born in Sardinia (Italian island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea) with a camera around my neck (and my father's, it was his first parcel after his master, a canon ae-1). I interrupted my photographical activity from 19 to 25 and then restarted, a little bit more seriously. I've always owned a reflex system and in relatively recent times a DSRL. But it wasn't enough. I tried rangefinders. And many things changed and are changing. To the point of considering a permanent and total change towards them. I also develop and print my own "rangefinder works", but concentrate much more on the first step of photography, composition, feelings, ideas and visions through choosing the right frame, the right exposition, focus and instant.

Thank you for your community, I hope to be as useful as I can. See ya!

 

[Flotsam]

Welcome.
I'm sure that you will find this a friendly and informative community.
A great resource for any aspects of film phototography.

 

[roteague]

Welcome alfa,

Glad to see you post an introduction. I've been doing a bit of reading about your country lately, so it is good that you have introduced yourself. BTW, there are other members here from Italy, so feel free to speak up and join in the conversations.

 

[alfa]

Thank you both for your welcomes. Your galleries are very impressive, compliments. Robert on large format?? All?! Breathless. What are you reading on Italy??

 

[roteague]

Thank you both for your welcomes. Your galleries are very impressive, compliments. Robert on large format?? All?! Breathless. What are you reading on Italy??

Thanks alfa for your comments on my work. I am reading a book called "Brunelleschis Dome" about how the dome was constructed on the Santa Maria del Fiore, the cathedral of Florence. Interesting to read about the history of Florence. I've never been to Italy, but one day I may.

 

[waynecrider]

Welcome, and don't be too put off by all the quote, experts around here. :rolleyes:

I'd love to see any landscapes you have of your beautiful country.

 

[David Brown]

Benvenuto! L'Italia è un posto meraviglioso.

Ciao.

David

 

[Konical]

Welcome, Alfa,

Don't assume that everyone here is an "expert" or "pro." Almost all of us would admit to various mistakes (really dumb ones, sometimes), and we all continue to learn from experience and each other.

Konical

 

[sajianphotos]

Wlecome Alfa! Don't be intimidated by the pros and experts. There's plenty of us amateurs here just getting better everyday by what we learn.

 

[Imke]

Hey Alfa,
greetings from Savannah, and welcome to APUG!
And if you have the time, share some of your observations regarding that "first step", it'll make for a good thread!
Cheerio,
Imke

 

[Drew B.]

welcome Alfa! Being half Italian and in fact still have relatives over there in Corfinio, I know there are wonderful people and scenes to record and I hope to see some of your images of them in our galleries.

 

[Ole]

Benvenuto Alfa -

It's always good to have more Europeans here!

 

[photo8x10]

Ciao Alfa,

Un altro connazionale in APUG, è fantastico......


Stefano

 

[Nicole]

Alfa, welcome to APUG. There's no need at all to feel intimidated. Join in the colourful personalities and wealth of knowledge. Kind regards from West Australia, Nicole

 

[zinzin]

Benvenuto Alfa,
from an Italian abroad, hope you enjoy this place.
ciao
Salvo

 

[Wally H]

Hi Alpha,

Welcome. I believe the real experts here will be the ones to confess that they really don't know much at all (and I include myself as one who knows little).

I still have family in Turin and the surrounding area. My grandfather came to the USA from Vidracco up near Ivrea after serving in the Alpini during WWI.

 

[MarcoF]

Ciao from another italian guy!!

I live in Milan...

Ciao
Marco

 

[Glenn Mathison]

Welcome to APUG, it's a great place to learn, hang out, shoot the breeze, most anything really.

I am planning a trip to Italy early next year for my family so lots or research going on now. Can't wait.

And Torino huh, upcoming Winter Olympics capital isn't it? Will be lots of fun to be had I'm sure.

 

[arigram]

Ciao Alfa.

Looking forward to seeing your photos.

 

[Curt]

Ciao Alfa,

Ever since my college history days I have wanted to visit Italy and hope to soon. I hope you benefit from the forum here and have a great time.

Curt

 

[Mongo]

Welcome Alfa! I was fortunate enough to spend a few weeks in and around Torino a few summers ago. Even with all of the construction that was going on in preparation for the Olympics, Torino was still one of the most beautiful cities I'd been to. Between the beauty of the city, the amazing coutryside, and the warmth and kindness of the people, I hope to visit again someday soon.

 

[Digidurst]

Like many others, I am looking forward to visiting your homeland someday! Welcome to APUG

 

[Baxter Bradford]

Hi alfa

Good to have you on the APUG bandwagon - friendliest photo community in cyberspace.

I am due to visit San Quirico d'Orcia again in May for 1 week with a group of Light and Land clients. Loved it last year and shot so much film, it would be foolish not to repeat the experience!

 

[alfa]

So many messages!! Thank you everyone!!

Yes, Torino is a total "mess" at the moment, the city seems under attack due to the enormous presence of policemen. It's filled with foreigners (and this can only help to open up some minds...) and colours. The excitement is rising, today we'll have the opening cerimony.

Saluti anche a tutti gli italiani (non mi aspettavo di vederne così tanti da queste parti).

Thank you once more for this comunity, level is high so it's a good place to learn something.

Cheers,

 

[Stoo Batchelor]

Hello and Welcome, from South East England

Stoo