Maggie Terlecki
Moderator
Hi! My name is Maggie and I live in the province of Quebec, Canada. I live in a moderately small town about 350 miles from Montreal.
I've actually been lurking here for a couple of months, checking in once or twice a week and find the forums very interesting and my type of discussions. Earlier today, I read a post by Asher about why people come to this forum and a member here, George Holroyd, made a comment about how a few members were online but several lurkers and how it would be great if these lurkers actually registered.
So, here I am.
I was reluctant to join as I worried about not being up to the standards of many of the photogs here who seem to be professionals. I've actually been an admin on a website that had a section for photography for 5 years until I decided I needed to spend my time doing photography instead of setting up contests and challenges for other people to enter.
I've been doing photography now for 9 years and love it as much today as I did the first time I picked up a camera as a tool to create art. I do sell my photos through a small art gallery in my town, but only 1-2 a month and certainly not enough to be considered a professional.
I love what I read here in the comments, both great critique and mostly focused on the art and the intent and not so much on the gear. It's a little scary for me to have people critique my work, as I may be a little thin-skinned and my friends always say that I need to be more like a good french bread, thin yet crusty on the outside and to keep all the soft mushy stuff inside. I do think though that hearing others comments can only help me see if what I'm trying to portray through my work actually is what others see.
I don't have a particular subject that I photograph, but I think mostly urban vignettes and still life would be where most of my work lies but I'll photograph anything that captures me at any moment depending on my mood.
I believe that what we photograph and how we do it shows a lot about who we are, perhaps more than what is in the image itself. It speaks of how we see the world, what we love and hate, what turns us on, how we view the world and our place in it. Photography has helped me learn a lot about myself not only by musing over why I take pictures of whatever I take pictures of, but also how I relate to the work of others.
Seeing some of the work here, makes me feel small against photo giants. I have no studio, I only have a few lenses (3 to be exact) but I do have passion and I hope to share that with all of you here.
As you can see, I do rattle on, and if you are looking for people to comment on your images, I will be happy to do so.
I guess I should post my website here in case some of you want to see what my photos and I hope that I can become a part of this community and learn and share with you all.
http://www.maggieterlecki.com
If you have any questions about me or my photos, please don't hesitate
Maggie
I've actually been lurking here for a couple of months, checking in once or twice a week and find the forums very interesting and my type of discussions. Earlier today, I read a post by Asher about why people come to this forum and a member here, George Holroyd, made a comment about how a few members were online but several lurkers and how it would be great if these lurkers actually registered.
So, here I am.
I was reluctant to join as I worried about not being up to the standards of many of the photogs here who seem to be professionals. I've actually been an admin on a website that had a section for photography for 5 years until I decided I needed to spend my time doing photography instead of setting up contests and challenges for other people to enter.
I've been doing photography now for 9 years and love it as much today as I did the first time I picked up a camera as a tool to create art. I do sell my photos through a small art gallery in my town, but only 1-2 a month and certainly not enough to be considered a professional.
I love what I read here in the comments, both great critique and mostly focused on the art and the intent and not so much on the gear. It's a little scary for me to have people critique my work, as I may be a little thin-skinned and my friends always say that I need to be more like a good french bread, thin yet crusty on the outside and to keep all the soft mushy stuff inside. I do think though that hearing others comments can only help me see if what I'm trying to portray through my work actually is what others see.
I don't have a particular subject that I photograph, but I think mostly urban vignettes and still life would be where most of my work lies but I'll photograph anything that captures me at any moment depending on my mood.
I believe that what we photograph and how we do it shows a lot about who we are, perhaps more than what is in the image itself. It speaks of how we see the world, what we love and hate, what turns us on, how we view the world and our place in it. Photography has helped me learn a lot about myself not only by musing over why I take pictures of whatever I take pictures of, but also how I relate to the work of others.
Seeing some of the work here, makes me feel small against photo giants. I have no studio, I only have a few lenses (3 to be exact) but I do have passion and I hope to share that with all of you here.
As you can see, I do rattle on, and if you are looking for people to comment on your images, I will be happy to do so.
I guess I should post my website here in case some of you want to see what my photos and I hope that I can become a part of this community and learn and share with you all.
http://www.maggieterlecki.com
If you have any questions about me or my photos, please don't hesitate
Maggie
