Put yourself on the fast track to learn more about  Photography.          Hi,  the photo talk family is made up of professional and amateur photographers from around the world. We are here to learn and share our experience and knowledge with those who desire to learn more to improve their photography skills. We hope that you will join and be an active part of our family.  Membership is not limited only to Professional Photographers, Also, it is not necessary to have aspirations to become a professional photographer to find this group helpful to you.   MESSAGE BOARD All members are encouraged to use the message board to ask questions, have a critique of one of their photos, or to share some information that you feel is important and may be of help to others in the group. You will find a great group of fellow photographers are standing by ready to respond, so don't be shy, use the message board. If you have not joined the group yet, please do so, just click the link at the top left of the Navigation Bar on the left and it will lead you through the very simple process of joining. Then jump in, the water is at a perfect temperature, and you will enjoy the group more by being an active member, making your voice known, and sharing your opinions and even asking questions of your own. Craig Willes:  Founder and manager       www.craigs-photozone4u.com/forums is a new improved forum.   Many of the members of this forum have gone to this new forum, as well as maintain their membership here, you are welcome to join in there where you will find a forum that is able to provide it's members with much more then what can be done here.       Read the tutorial also. Take the time to check this site out. Learn from the many tutorials and examples shared. You have an opportunity to teach what you have discovered, and you can learn as much as you have time for.  http://groups.msn.com/DigitalFineArtPhotography