JPG: Photos: "Ya gotta start somewhere." by John Linton

Ya gotta start somewhere.

Hot! In Recurring Theme: Book Report

by John Linton

Uploaded 9 Sep 2008 — 57 favorites

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This seemed as good a place as any. Chapters include: Creative Composition, One sun, Many Settings, and Adding Pizzazz with Special Effects. However, their Top Ten Sites for Photographers did not include JPG. What's up with that?

Canon EOS 350 D camera with a Sigma AF 18-200mm DC OS Zoom lens

09/07/08

52 responses

Laura Boston-Thek gave props (9 Sep 2008):
Hahhaa!! Great shot!! We all can use this book!!
Liz A###### gave props (9 Sep 2008):
Fun shot. Love the focused look!
Litz Go gave props (9 Sep 2008):
Nice lighting. Love the intense expression on your face.Thanks again for the tip,John I gonna grab one of those manual.
Patricia Shanahan gave props (9 Sep 2008):
I've got that book ! Great shot ! Love the lighting & tone of this !
Jason Platt gave props (9 Sep 2008):
your sense of humor remains highly intact!
Brenda Burk gave props (9 Sep 2008):
Hey I need to read that.and your glasses are even on right.
Gail Anderson gave props (9 Sep 2008):
i love this! the lighting is great... and i love the touch of, what appears to be an unmade bed over your shoulder. nicely done.
Debby Adler gave props (9 Sep 2008):
Mine says it's for smarties...
Leanna Lomanski gave props (9 Sep 2008):
You never fail to crack me up! I'm too ADD to read which is why I like pictures! (I see you are on the computer instead of attending to housekeeping, much like myself!)
Lindsay gave props (9 Sep 2008):
yup, i need a copy of that book. and this shot made me laugh quite hard. good one John. :)
Susan Corsetti gave props (9 Sep 2008):
Great shot.
Laurie Search gave props (9 Sep 2008):
So funny and cute!
Warren ~Mangione~ gave props (9 Sep 2008):
Good one. You look so studious in this. Cool shot! Is it a must buy book?
John Linton said (9 Sep 2008):
Actually Warren FOR DUMMIES has quite a few Digital Photography paperbacks, some better than this one. I got it because it had some ideas I wanted to try out.
And G the unmade bed is our two seat coach in the sun room that Sophie uses. I took a pic of her on it: http://www.jpgmag.com/photos/598489
Keith Skinner gave props (9 Sep 2008):
great shot John
Jennifer Rowe gave props (9 Sep 2008):
great shot! love the idea!
phil413 gave props (9 Sep 2008):
Super entry for this theme...maybe I should look into this book :)
Yasmina Baggili gave props (9 Sep 2008):
Excellent shot John! Top!
J. Harris Blacklist gave props (9 Sep 2008):
Brilliant John! Nice idea and image.
Sarah States gave props (9 Sep 2008):
Haha. Very entertaining and great concept.
elfriede fulda gave props (9 Sep 2008):
Yur Buk is fer Dummies, were not dummies at JPG....Lol....great shot...
Steve Wilson said (9 Sep 2008):
You're no dummy, my friend.
Lynn H gave props (9 Sep 2008):
Wonderful! It's awesome. I too have ADD.....but be glad. It's why I comment on so many photos! LOL
peggy gardner gave props (9 Sep 2008):
I especially like your dolly on the rocking chair.
Jenifer Nagle said (9 Sep 2008):
You have a Mac! Woot woot!
Carole Thajer gave props (9 Sep 2008):
This photo made me smile.. great composition.. love it.. just perused the 'dummy' series for photographers last week including this one but couldn't decide which one I should have!
Natalie S gave props (9 Sep 2008):
I'm with G. - love the background too - I have that same bunny you've got sitting behind you :) Nice image John
petey whitelaw gave props (9 Sep 2008):
haha, my man this, as you would say, rocks! good to see you again mate. you a strapping lookin bloke too ey. sure theres no australian in you?
photogregd gave props (10 Sep 2008):
Fantastic shot, If everyone took the time to read the instructions we would all take fantastic pictures like this one.
Vicki Koch said (10 Sep 2008):
Very good John! Funny! Nice photo
Jan Hoffman gave props (10 Sep 2008):
Good one, John. Wonder if I can get this in ebook form for my Kindle....
Lady Evelyn gave props (10 Sep 2008):
love it! I have the websites for dummies proudly on my coffee table!
Penny Nannini gave props (10 Sep 2008):
great one John...I love the feeling of being there with you.
Nelson Campbell gave props (10 Sep 2008):
Ok, that's like reading Cliff Notes lol!!
Joseph Rotindo said (10 Sep 2008):
well, looks like I ain't the only one studying...
and yer mac looks pretty spiffy, sir.
herman vandecauter gave props (11 Sep 2008):
Good one, we need some poetry for dummie's aswel! We can't beat J.Linton!
Camille Susak gave props (11 Sep 2008):
Ha-like you need it!Very funny :)
Mojca Savicki gave props (11 Sep 2008):
Haha, so cool, you always make me laugh John :):):)
Paolo G gave props (11 Sep 2008):
Ahah this one is great!
Hector rtiz gave props (11 Sep 2008):
this is freaking hilarious...i missed this one...not anymore...
Tesha Farlow gave props (11 Sep 2008):
haha excellent lighting
Michel Vaque gave props (12 Sep 2008):
LOL excellent! good idea,really!
A M said (17 Sep 2008):
i like he serious expression, eheh
Melanie Semosky gave props (12 Nov 2008):
I enjoy your subtle sense of humor. Maybe I should look into getting that book myself.
adniloj gave props (25 Nov 2008):
Magnificent foundations & theme worthy for all!
Sherry gave props (12 Dec 2008):
Great self portrait! Love the color and compo!
Maura Wolfson-Foster gave props (22 Mar 2009):
LOL!!! I'm running out to get my copy now. Enjoying your photos, John - thanks!
Aaron Mythen gave props (6 Apr 2009):
Great entry John!!
Vladan Djordjevic gave props (22 Aug 2009):
A beautiful photo!
Dilshad Aroos gave props (12 Sep 2009):
Superb photo....Love your work area and the Mac.
Mary Ann Reilly gave props (22 Oct 2009):
love the light
Mario Scattoloni gave props (24 Nov 2009):
LOL. Great Fun.