Hello, my name is Calin Chiorean (Colin in English) and I thank you for visiting my page. I was born in Romania, in Targu-Mures city (located in the Transylvania region) where I grew up, but right now I am established in Austria thanks to my job. My job (network engineer) has nothing to do with photography. I would say that is exactly the opposite photo. Maybe that’s why I chose to escape from the world of engineering in his spare time in the photo.
I started to practice photography as an amateur somewhere in 2005, I’d say pretty late, given that passion for photography started much earlier. Maybe I would not be dedicated to photography, if it wasn’t my girlfriend Ioana to support me in the process of buying my first digital photo camera: Konica Minolta Z10. Before this camera I had 2-3 film cameras, but the gift-shop type ones, which you use in vacation and that’s it.
This was the beginning. Then things started to proceed normally. I wanted to develop my passion and learn it as much. If I succeed or not,you have to tell me after you visit the pages of this blog.
When I decided to change Konika Minola Z10 with a semi-professional one, I chose the Nikon brand. Do not ask me exactly why Nikon because I do not have a clear answer. I remember looking for details about the most appropriate choice between Nikon, Canon and Pentax and it was like a neverending story. I chose Nikon because I found the best quality / price (I think it was a promotion) and so I got a Nikon D50 with 18-50mm kit lens. Soon after, I discovered that we must invest much more to have a decent set of objectives for an amateur photographer.
Where else can you find me
DeviantART
Flickr
Onexposure
Badorgood
CoolPhotoblogs
My photo equipment
Nikon D90 – main photo camera
Nikon D50 – backup camera
Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm VR II
Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm VR
Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm
Sigma 70-300mm DG Macro
Short website explanation
On my blog you’ll find all images in 2 sizes:
- 950px – in PhotoBlog
- 650px – in blog pages
Menu description:
CC – My blog – Travel photography, inspiration, things that I like and so on…Usually everything that’s not going to be added to PhotoBlog section
PhotoBlog – The main part of my website – You can admire my photos here or, if you feel like, let your impressions about my work (critique is always welcome)
Archive – browse through my photos
Videos - Just a my rookie video material and some really inspirational work from others
About – Some information about myself, just in case you’re curious
Contact – Feel free to contact me if you have any questions
