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GLORIOUS DAY

A spectecular close to a another "Glorius Day" at South Padre Island, Texas.

Hello and welcome to 2JPhotos. My name is Juan J. Zamora and I currently reside in Edinburg, Texas along with my wonderful wife of 14 years and our fabulous 12 year old daughter.

Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, I appreciate all the RGV has to offer of it's tradition, culture and strong family roots.

Photography is more than a hobby for me. It's a way of capturing a moment in time so that I can share that moment with others.

2JPhoto started off as a hobby and has flourished into a passion and hopefully soon a small enterprise.

Always willing to explore, experiment and learn from a medium that holds endless possibilities in today's digital age.

The Queen Isabella Causway

A view of the great Queen Isabella Causway from the Point Isabel historical light house.

South Texas Rocky Mountains

A view of the South Texas Rocky Mountains from a backyard grill.

Nothing like a good sports fan.

Sometimes you cannot have too much cuteness.

The first digital camera I owned was a Kodak Mavica that used the 3.5 inch floppy disks. I don't think they even make floppy disks anymore. As you may imagine this camera was pretty basic. About the only advantage it had was that it WAS a digital camera.

Needing more functionality and better file quality, I upgraded to a HP 850 point and shoot camera. This camera had 5.5 MP capability along with expandable memory slots which was a plus . Once I got this camera I started taking more photos of my daughter and her many activities.

With this new camera I was able to get a better quality of files and I was also able to do various print sizes of those photos. After awhile, I realized that I needed to take the next step in amateur photography and upgrade cameras again.

My next camera was the a Kodak 750, 8 MP camera with a 10x digital zoom. I kept this camera for a couple of years and really liked it due to the fact the I could also shoot video with it. I ended up getting a lens teleconverter to get more sports shots of my daughter and her activities. The action shots were outstanding and friends and family always enjoyed the pictures. This is when I knew I was an avid photographer.

I scoured the internet for more information and for some photography bulletin boards. After joining a few boards and receiving helpful tips and constructive critisim, I again decided to take the next step. Move up to an SLR class camera.

So currently I own an Olympus E500, which falls under the SLR category or Single Lens Reflex. The SLR are considered "professional cameras". So I started working on technique and subject matter to help improve on the artistic qualities of the photos. My current equipment bag includes 3 lenses, polirized filters and an external flash. This equipment allows me take some great shots of nature, sports and portraits. I have yet to delved into the relm of portraits but that is my next endeavor.

I hope that you have enjoyed the journey through my eyes and hope that you have enjoyed these photos.

Thanks for dropping by 2J Photos and enjoying the treasures of today.

Thanks for dropping by and taking a look at my photos. Please get in touch with any comments or reactions!