*| Welcome to Art and Photography - Some General Rules and FAQ |*

[Mars_302]

1st rule: Be nice, we are here to learn to appreticate art, have a good time and learn some new things

2nd: When some posts a piece of work up, only allow yourself to go no further than contructive criticism. We all had to start some place, and there is always someone better, so anything along the lines of "that sucks" wont be tolerated and will be deleted. Unless of course the thread starter allows it.

3rd: No drama, thats a given.

4th: Nude Art is allowed, as if: You use the approiate *ww* warning with your thread title. It has to be art IE not porn, which is a fine line, so please use your best judgement.


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List of Local Museums and Art Galleries

Salvador Dal Museum
http://www.salvadordalimuseum.org/
1000 Third Street South
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-4901

Tampa Gallery Of Photographic Arts
http://www.tgpa.org/visit.htm
Old Hyde Park Village
1627 West Snow Circle
Tampa, Florida 33606

Tampa Museum of Art
http://www.tampamuseum.com
600 N. Ashley Drive
Tampa, FL 33602

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
http://www.ringling.org/
5401 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, Florida 34243

Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
http://www.fine-arts.org/
255 Beach Dr. N.E
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701

Children's Museum of Tampa
http://www.flachildrensmuseum.com/
550 North Blvd
Tampa, FL 33604

Henry B. Plant Museum
http://www.plantmuseum.com/
401 W Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33606

Museum of Science and Industry
http://www.mosi.org/
4801 E Fowler Ave
Tampa, FL 33617

Tampa Bay History Center
http://www.tampabayhistorycenter.org/
225 S Franklin St
Tampa, FL 33602

University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum
http://www.usfcam.usf.edu/
4202 E Fowler Ave
College of Fine Arts
Tampa, FL 33620

Ybor City Museum State Park
http://www.ybormuseum.org/
818 9th Ave
Tampa, FL 33605


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FAQ section coming soon

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Listing of online Camera Resources

DP Review
http://www.dpreview.com
Where you'll find all the latest in digital photography and imaging news, reviews of the latest digital cameras and accessories, a large selection of sample images, a digital camera buyers guide, side-by-side comparisons and the most comprehensive database of digital camera features and specifications.

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Listing of online photohosting sites

http://www.flickr.com

http://www.smugmug.com

http://www.dpchallenge.com


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Listing of online and local photography supply vendors

North Tampa Photography Incorporated
1020 W Busch Blvd
Tampa, FL 33612-7792
(813) 935-9339

Ritz/Wolf Camera Online
http://www.ritzcamera.com
sales: 1-877-690-0099

Adorama
http://www.adorama.com/
sales:1-800-223-2500

B&H Photo and Video
http://www.bhphotovideo.com
sales: 1-800-606-6969

KEH.com (new and used equipment)
http://www.keh.com
sales: (404) 892-5522

[Rob.M]

I think with the above Jerm has pretty well outlined the guiding tenets of this forum, but if I could I would just like to re-emphasize #2. Everyone starts some place and we can all stand to improve so its essential to keep your comments above board, civil and constructive. There will be no hating tolerated, and by all means keep any squabbles unrelated to the forum out.

I would also like to add that there will be no tolerance of plagiarism, please be sure to post your own work and not that of some one else. We all work very hard in regards to our hobbies and its degrading to disrespect that hard work by plagiarizing it.

Also, to tie in with the plagiarism issue, please be respectfull of each others art and be sure to PM that person if you would like to use it for anything. Again just a matter of respecting the time, effort, expense and skill involved.

I'm sure there will be a few other things along the way but for now that about does it for me. I hope everyone enjoys this new forum and I look forward to seeing everyone's work!

[XtremeSaturn]

Rob, I've seen all the photo's you have of some of the more historical sites and must say I've seen those before...you freakin plagiariser.

Be sure to include www.Dpreview.com in the FAQ! Also have just general terms and functions of the camera. Maybe something on what the hell am I doing wrong type of thing (I.E. remember to check your ISO setting before you shoot...gawd damn 800 ISO during the day after a night time of using 800...ugh)

[Rob.M]

Rob, I've seen all the photo's you have of some of the more historical sites and must say I've seen those before...you freakin plagiariser.

You called me out, I'm shamed. For shame, for shame.

[Tikigod]

Main Entry: photo shoot
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: such a session for commercial purposes, such as a fashion magazine

just thought i'd throw that in there since that word "photoshoot" gets thrown around tooo much

[~JT~]

www.Dpreview.com

Great sight thanks for the link.

Thanks for the this board also.

[satanshatch]

Germ youre missing a few very important LOCAL Galleries that we should all be supporting.

Red Letter One - Ybor
Covicant - Tampa
Vitallie - St Pete

By far those three are the best in MHO for local tallent.

[john doe]

how do i post a pic in my thread.i dont know what ''enter img text'' means?