New to Alpha Shooters but not photography

[Lynzie Flynn]

I'm strictly a hobbist, mostly bird photography which is how I ended up here 6 years ago when Covid started. Went for a walk in the local marsh, saw some ducks I had never seen before and returned the next day with a camera. Quickly realized that a max of 300mm wasn't long enough and that started my never ending (until now - I think) quest for better and longer. I've gone through Canon, Olympus, Nikon, OM, Sony and here I am. Actually started with other types of photography prior to Covid so other cameras. I currently use OM but love, love, love my Sony a1 and now also shooting the last month with the a1 Mk II. Strangely enough, due to advancing age and strength, I can't lift heavy gear so I'm back to using 300mm but now it's the Sony 300 f2.8 on my a1 Mk II and usually with a 2x or 1.4 TC. I am not technical at all and totally perplexed by all the settings in the cameras but somehow manage to make it all work. I look forward to being able to post and view other's work and words of wisdom on here.
Thank you for being here and being able to join.
Lynzie