I am a long time photographer getting my first 35mm film camera at age 17. I still prefer film for my personal work, but am slowly and grudgingly starting to shift over to Digital (we aren't talking 2005 here folks, it's 2016....LOL). I am more attracted to the technical than the artistic in most things in life and must admit that photography is the only thing I do that is artistic first and technical second. I prefer shooting sports and nature with an emphasis on MACRO in the latter. I love to learn new things and love to share with others even more. My one overriding mantra on photography is; Have fun.