We are much more of a like mind than I previously thought I must confess. I would never consider myself an expert as that would set me up for a huge fall but I do try and keep on learning so that I am hopefully progressing. I love learning, it is a passion of mine and so I guess it was natural that i would also end up as a teacher.
Actually, if anything, teaching is what I do best. It is not because I know lots of stuff other people don't know, I just have (I think anyway) a reasonable gift for communicating and what I don't know I usually know where to look to find the answer and then try and communicate that as best I can.
I actually love the fact that I never feel I can quite master digital imagery as I love the idea that if I keep on 'playing' another surprise is just round the corner. I try to keep track of what I do so that I can repeat the steps in the future. I guess when CS3 comes out I am going to be back to that huge learning curve again as I get to grips with the new tools available to us. But hey, that just means the world becomes a more exciting place.... hopefully.
The reason I am passionate about Pixalo is that I see all levels of enthusiasts getting involved, enjoying the boards and giving and taking as required. Sometimes I give, when I can, but frequently I am the student.... learning as much as I can and slapping my forehead every time I reaslise something that has hitherto eluded me! The people on hgere are great, I have got to know quite a few through continual messages back and forth on threads, and I know several whose opinions I have come to highly respect and when they speak, I listen. Not saying I don't listen to everyone, obviously I seek to learn something wherever and whenever possible, but some have earnt a great deal of respect for their insights into this wonderful craft and I have gained a wider gamut of knowledge and experience through their pearls of wisdom
I really must get hold of this Exposure Control book anbd have a good read. It sounds most interesting.
Cheers,
Rob