[KevinBE]

I know what you mean about getting the bug. It seems the more I do, the more I want to do. I've come here with many problems over the past month or so and they always come through for me with exactly the right help. Hopefully soon I will get good enough to contribute. I know I have grown a lot since comming here.

[desertfoxx]

DesertFoxx AKA Dave Gunderson here. I'm 50 yrs old, Married, and have two Poodles.

What can I say? I'm a rookie [or feel like one] with Photoshop 6.0 . I'm a technical minded person. I've been working on Computer Systems since the mid '70s. Actually, a multitude of Systems. Computers, Communications and Control. I'm both a Ham [KB7ZZV] and commercially rated in Comm systems. My job[s] over the years have taken all over the USA and Europe.

My hobbies? Ham Radio, although I am not too active since I've discovered the Internet. I mostly tinker on stuff around the house. I've built -many- computers over the last 10 years. My kids get the castoffs... As I said, the Internet is a hobby that I got involved in [much like all of you]. I find it the perfect medium to exchange ideas and meet like minded people. I also have found it to be an area to be creative. Sometime back -- I figured if a 10 year old kid can make a website -- I could make a website. My latest creation focuses on the wife's Poodle . I have a
family site as well. Too bad I can't master the content aspect of building a good site.

Living in a small town [Lake Havasu City, AZ] presents somewhat of a problem in Learning things... My web building training being mostly self taught. Forums such as this one has been invaluable in my never-ending knowledge quest.

What brings me here? Mastering my Digital Camera. Picking up Photoshop tricks. Learning from you... I'll be listening mostly. I'll shut-up and sit-down now.

Dave

[DannyRaphael]

Welcome, Dave! (aka DesertFoxx)

Glad you found us and shared a bit about yourself. You and I have many things in common, I see. Technical background (programming, mainframe, mini, microcomputers), 50 years young, having a lot of fun with the net and learning the ins/outs of digital imaging.

Nice to have one with PC hardware background join us. With the ongoing changes in technology, having someone off of whom to bounce questions will be a real bonus. We'll be learning from YOU!

Again, welcome aboard.

~DannyR~

[KevinBE]

Welcome aboard Dave! Wow there seems to be a lot of us around here that are the same age. We share the same interests also. I'm a HAM, KA5PFB, but haven't key'd a mike in several years. I had to choose which of the expensive hobbies I would like to remain active in and Ham Radio lost. Actually it was Ham Radio that introduced me to computers back in 81. Bought a Commadore Vic-20 so I could do RTTY. That's all it took, started as a professional in IT in 84. Nice to have another tinkerer around.

[Murray]

Hello , just discovered this great site tonight. Just time to say hello (5.24am), and i'll look forward to a longer visit next time. Posted a couple of images in the Gallery, hope someone likes them

[G. Couch]

Welcome to RetouchPro Murray! I love your gallery images...especially the "Red Baron".

[DJ Dubovsky]

Murray,
Welcome to Retouch Pro. I saw your gallery shots and they're excellent. I really liked the one on the bicyle. I thought you colored that one so good it looked like it was taken as a colored image. Awesome job!! Look forward to hearing more from you once you've had a good nights sleep.
DJ

[Sanda]

Hi Murray, welcome

[Ed_L]

Welcome to RetouchPRO Murray. I didn't get a chance to see your images yet, but I think you'll like it here, whether you're into art or restorations.

Ed

[Murray]

Thanks for the welcomes, it's a fascinating website, and thank's to everyone that's had a look at my pics and the feedback, this is the first chance i've had to show them to anyone who does Image Manipulation/resoration. *[ Added a larger pic of the Red Baron to Gallery ]
Cheers
Murray

[LQQKER]

Welcome Murray,

Nice images. I hope to see more in the future.

[heathrowe]

hello all - just discovered this forum
seems to be agreat place..where have i been???

cheers
heathrowe

[GOLDCOIN]

And "Howdy" back to you.....Heathrowe

A great place to keep warm, & cozy on these long Winter nites..having fun and learning at the same time. A bit of something for everyone & lots of sharing.....

Welcome....

[Ed_L]

Welcome aboard Heathrowe. Kick your shoes off, grab a drink, and enjoy. This site has quite a few nooks and crannies that take time to discover.

Ed

[Jenny Wood]

Hello to All,

My name is Jenny and I currently live in Brisbane, QLD in Australia. I am originally from the Pacific Northwest.

I discovered this online community about three weeks ago when looking for information on how to colourise black and white photos and went straight to Jak's tutorial! I am mesmerized at all the wealth of information on this site!

I am a newbie to the world of Photoshop 7! I have never used any previous versions of Photoshop or any other type of photo editing programs. I bought the commercial version of Photoshop 7 this past June--and after installing the program--I just sat dumbfounded at the screen and thought to myself--WHAT NEXT—HOW DOES THIS THING WORK? That being said, I've learned much in these past few months and wished I’d discovered this site sooner!.

I have a four year Fine Arts degree and find all those skills come alive in using Photoshop 7. I initially bought Photoshop 7 to do fine illustration, but became fascinated doing photo restoration after seeing some of my mother-in-law's old photos. I’ve attached a photo which is my first ever colourisation, due to Jak’s tutorial! I kept to the 50’s feel of colours that might have been around during my mum's life and times. I haven’t as of yet tried a challenge. I hope to do at least one before I head back to university here in Oz to start a three year animation program. Thanks to Doug and all the Retouch members for an awesome site!

Jenny