Another guy from St. Louis, - USA

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smulnik
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Another guy from St. Louis, - USA

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Hi youzzz guys!
Just like many others, I've been visiting this site on-and-off for many years for the great photos, great advice, and great personalities. I feel like I know you all.

I became interested in photography at the age of 13 (in the '70s) when my older brother gave me his old Pentax ES. But then shortly after that I became interested in dancing with girls :D so photography took a backseat until a few years ago.

I don't consider myself a pro photographer but I do an odd job now and then for family and friends. Besides my day job I am a part-time professional dancer. What I really love is photographing my fellow dancers. A few years ago, while rehearsing with the St. Louis Ballet (shameless plug :wink: ) I swayed the director into letting me take photos. Fortunately everything went well, and now whenever the company casts me to dance in a production I often get asked to do the "backstage" photography too. So now I'm kind of a package deal for them (dancer/photographer). That's become my biggest gig. Combined with my day job, I don't have much time for anything else.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting to participate on this site from time to time. I hope you all don't mind looking at dance photos.
Have a great day!
Sig (aka Zyg)
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Re: Another guy from St. Louis, - USA

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Welcome Zyg and post away.
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Re: Another guy from St. Louis, - USA

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Hi Sig, welcome to the forum. Looking forward to seeing your pictures and hearing your thoughts on the discussions :)
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smulnik
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Thanks for the welcome, guys. It might take me awhile to get warmed up. I'm still learning how everything on the member's side of the site works. I don't know if I'll be able to bring anything to the discussions other than an occasional emoticon. :?
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Re: Another guy from St. Louis, - USA

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smulnik,

Welcome to PCA from the the other STL man. I'm in Ferguson (I'm sure you've heard of it).

We won't mind ballet pics if you don't mind flowers and animals.

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Dusty!!! It's an honor and a privilege, sir. I had seen your previous posts about Ferguson and was aware that you lived there. I have several other friends that live in that area also and I was concerned for all of you. I hope everything is going okay.

I love the animal, flower, and portrait photos. They are part of the reason I like to come back to this site time and time again. I'm always eager to see the new posts in "Give it your best shot." It's an addiction! :)

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A bit late but a big welcome from this side of our planet.
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