Introducing.....

[GerardF]

Hi All,

I've just discovered this great forum in the last fews days. There is so much information, knowledge and experience here, it will take weeks to read through it all!!

I live in Melbourne, Australia and my day job is designing database software, GUIs for a freight forwarding company.

So far as photography goes, I completed my photography diploma back in 2002 by studying part time over many years. From my study experiences, I gave away 35mm (literally!) to "focus" (get it!) on medium and large format.

We had to shoot medium format in 2nd year so I got hold of a used Mamiya RB67 with a 90mm lens...I added a 65mm a couple of years later. I still take it everywhere!

Early this year I was lucky enough to get hold of a Toyo 45G, 3 lenses, viewing hood, Polaroid back, a dozen double dark slides for A$900 (eBay!)

My main interest is fine art but I enjoy all aspects of image making.

One thing I've learnt is that there's always something more to learn/discover and serendipity is a wonderful experience!!

 

[jd callow]

welcome there is a lot here, but worth viewing!

 

[clogz]

Welcome, Gerard. You hit the nail on the head, this is a good place for analogue photographers to hang out and learning something while doing so.
Hans

 

[Eric Rose]

Darn downunders are taking over!! Just kidding. Welcome to the asylum. Show us some of your pics.

 

[roy]

Welcome. I also use Mamiya RB - a great camera.

 

[roteague]

I live in Melbourne, Australia and my day job is designing database software, GUIs for a freight forwarding company.

Welcome!! I'm always glad to hear from someone in one of my favorite places; in fact, I will be passing through Melbourne in September on my way to Bright, Vic. for 10 days. I'll probably be coming from Hobart. This trip, I'll be doing almost exclusively 4x5.

 

[papagene]

Welcome Gerald.
You have discovered a great place to hang out and meet some pretty interesting people.
gene

 

[GerardF]

Welcome Gerald.
You have discovered a great place to hang out and meet some pretty interesting people.
gene

It certainly seems that way!

Regards

Gerard

 

[John McCallum]

Nice to see someone from Melbourne, Gerard. Do you have any favourite subjects to photograph. - I love photographing around the Brunswick St area .

 

[BWGirl]

Hi Gerard!

It's good to have you here. I do not shoot medium format, but I am learning bits about it so when the opportunity presents itself I will be prepared!

I'll be looking forward to seeing yor photos in the gallery!
Jeanette

 

[GerardF]

Hi roy, yes I really love my RB...we've been through good and bad times together!!!

roteague, How do you know of such a small town called Bright? email me if you want when you are near to travelling through!

John...I don't have any specific area. I do go to Brunswick St....to eat...there are so many eclectic places to choose from!

 

[roteague]

How do you know of such a small town called Bright? email me if you want when you are near to travelling through!

I've actually been to Bright several times; I generally meet friends there who travel up from Melbourne. I like to wonder around Mt. Buffalo National Park, and the farmlands in the area - I live on a small island, and enjoy the change of scenery. I may stay in Porepunkah this year (how is that for a small town) I usually drive down from Sydney, the drive is quite enjoyable, although I still prefer to drive on the right <vbg>. I'll drop you an email before I leave, thanks.