My First Post

Hi Everybody,

I hate to admit it but I have been watching NPN for quite some time (almost 2 years). I just now got up enough nerve to post a photo. You all do incredible work and are intimidating.

This photo was taken on Tunnel Creek Trail in the Olympic National Forest. I am in Kingston so the Olympics are my stomping grounds.

-tim

Welcome, Tim. This is a very nice intro to yourself and your work. I think this is a great comp, unique, and one that shows off the biodensity of the locale perfectly. Lucky you, being so close to the ONP.

Please don't be intimidated; we are all learning here at NPN and teaching each other and inspiring each other. So come join the fun.

Hi Tim! Welcome to NPN! This is a nice first post. Looking forward to seeing many more.

Thank you! I figured it was time to stop being intimidated so I can my photos to the next level. This forum can be a great learning tool.

The fungus almost looks like it's floating toward me! Really interesting perspective. Nice shot.

Nice shot. I know how you feel about being intimidated, i still get that way in here. I love getting out in the olympics also, just south of you in Allyn. Maybe we can get together and shoot around.

Welcome Tim, a nice first post of these polypore mushrooms. I look forward to seeing more.

David M. Cobb

Welcome Tim! I agree with the others, don't worrry too much about being intimidated, especially here in the PNW forum. There's an amazing cooperative spirit here on NPN and my photography has really improved by posting photos and learning from what others have to say about them. I've thrown up some real junk in my time, and it really helped me to realize that critical comments weren't made to hurt me but to _help_ me improve.

It also really helps to comment on others' photos too. The discipline required to actually write down what you like and don't like about someone else's photo will help when looking at your own.

This is a great first post. The greens are really rich, and provide a nice frame around the log and mushrooms.

Thanks John. The biggest reason I had not posted anything for so long was because of the comment issue. I knew that when I began posting I would feel responsible towards the group to add comments. I just didn't feel comfortable commenting peoples work. Thought I would break out of my shell though. :)

Tim...great first post. Great visual impact.... welcome aboard!!

Welcome Tim..... Just got back from Hood Canal where we spent Xmas..... you live in a great area! Keep the pics coming!
JG

Great first post Tim. I really like the shapes/colors of the fungus on the log. Thanks for posting. - Scott

Tim,
Welcome and an interesting first post. The trees on the right are distorted and I can't really make up my mind whether it is a distraction or not. The rest of the scene has pretty good strength so I don't think it's that big of deal.

I like this...not a macro and not a landscape shot. The composition appeals to me because it puts the subject of the fungi within the broader context of the forest, but it still dominates the picture. Nothing to improve upon here...well done.