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Member of this Meetup Group since: September 17, 2007
Link: Richard's dA gallery
Additional information: "experience going back to the late 1970s - incl professional photographer (weddings/receptions/events, portraits, group sports, etc.), instructor (classroom, field, workshops), writer, plus other skills and background. "
Title: Pro/AO

Introduction: It's a pleasure to be here, and I look forward to contributing. Best wishes... Richard Beebe Tracy, Cali
My all-time favorite shot (so far)...: IF... I had to pick just one, it'd be my avatar pic...and I didn't even take the photo! But, I love the feeling it conveys of who I am and who's important.
My photography style could be defined as...: "personally impressionistic" (my interests and camera experience are wide-ranging: landscapes, nature, cityscapes, portraits, figure; minimally-edited at times, other times highly manipulated and interpretative of the moment I found.)
I first fell in love with photography...: FIRST? ...probably looking through an Arizona Highways, a WWII Navy picture-book of the Pacific, or some photo by Ansel Adams.
My experience includes...: styles - nature and landscapes, cityscapes. night photography, expressive portraits, figure. background - semi-pro for 25 yrs (studio, weddings/receptions, events, location set-ups), instructor (in classroom, field/location, workshops)
My gear includes...: Pentax K10D dSLR, Sony F707 digital, Pentax K1000 & MX 35mm film SLRs, Bronica 6x6cm film SLR

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“ Well Richard I water-skied in Mono Lake before we even KNEW there were tufas there ;-) My family started taking me to June Lake for the 1st 2 weeks of Aug every year and we watched the Persiods meteor showers for years..... Then came back as an adult with the appreciation of a photographer and the love affair started all over again ;-) I have one negative of a parking sign in JL with a 72 hour parking limit ;-) My avatar was made before the State bought Bodie. ”

—bodieangels (May 26, 2008 12:39 AM)
“ Thanks for the welcome, Richard. Yeah, rangefinders are close to my heart. Had a Mamiya 6x6, but wasn't able to do much with it. 35mm is more fun. ”

—Benjamin (Apr 15, 2008 3:29 AM)
“ Thank You Richard. Speaking of resting i think i will die with a camera in my hands. Photography is to much fun. I liked your pictures. I guess I need to post a few. ”

—Rob Stewart (Apr 06, 2008 12:48 AM)
“ Thank you so much for the welcome, We look forward to seeing you both at future events. Bryan/Cheryl Stark ”

—Bryan/Cheryl Stark (Apr 05, 2008 2:24 PM)
“ Thanks Richard! I look forward to making some great images in the future with all the meetup group ”

—christopher brida (Apr 05, 2008 1:48 PM)