Hey all,, Just wondering how it goes for you? When you go out shooting,, how many shots do you take to get those few great perfect focus shots.? Ive been taking pics about 10 years and sometimes it seems the shot that you have a bit of time taking ,, say like a bird on a fence....and you think its the shot you are hoping until you load it up and its out of focus...people tell me I have a great eye or take beautiful pictures but perhaps im a bit too hard on myself,,,wondering how/ if you go through the same things! Just curious........

Hey there,,, I have wanting to crop pictures to fit certain sizes and not sure I am going about it right. I have a photo editing program that goes by pixels, I found a chart that tells what size the pic will be by the number of pixels. upon changing my photos to the size in pixels,,, when I check the properties after saving ,, it shows the number of pixels have changed,,, does that mean it has changed the size or is it just reading it by the size of the pic in the folder... I just want to make sure when I send pics off to get them to be like 12 x 36 the pic I cropped is right for the photo size I desire!

thank you,, we were getting ready to leave and I just snapped on last shot before putting the camera away,, there was no posing ro such,, just a quick shot when she was looking!

I took this photo of my gf about a month ago,,edited a touch then to black and white,, I really like the feeling of it was just wondering if anyone feels strong emotions to it?

Hoping for some input,,,I have a nikon d40,d5000 and d7000 and am wanting to get a zoom and macro,,,,would like the 55 to 300 and perhaps a 60 or 85 macro,,,there are so many lens and discriptions,,i am not sure what to look for,,,,can anyone suggest them? I am not rich but a couple of nice middle of the road lens would be nice,,,,,thanks everyone!

thank you very much,,,,here are a few pics i took with the d7000 not exactly in focus,,,not sure what i did! i know my d40 zings right in and locks in sharp focus,,, was disappointed when i thought the ping locked in and was getting great shots only to find they were still fuzzy

I bought a d7000 in sept and wow it is crazy filled with so much to do,,,is there anyone out there that owns one and would be interested in discussing some tips,,,i seem be having trouble with it focusing in when i take birds in flight,,i have a d40 that is great but it only has 6.1mp. anyone take things in motion to help me set my camera to take sharp pics this way!

awesome,,,thanks for all the help everyone!!!

ok ill set it one focus point,,, thank you!

i used the same lens on them both a 55 -200 af,,though ive heard the 70 to 300 lens is a bit faster?? not sure??

I recently bought a d7000 after long agonizing months of which to buy. I have a couple friends that has one and i was amazed at how fast it is,,,i also have a d40 that ive had for about 6 yrs and love it,,,,,,maybe im not just familiar with the d7000 yet,,but i took some pics of birds in flight and what i thought was in focus,,wasnt so much when i viewed them on my computer,,,,however,,my d40 i took pics with as well,, seemed to focus fast and acurately,,,is there something i may be doing on the 7000 thats not letting it focus as sharply? i am just learning the camera so any help would be appreciated!

Let me know what you think, I would like to hear your thoughts or critiques,I love photographing animals and wildlife so being new, im just going through some pics that id like to post, so look for more coming soon! :thumbup:

the look out!


Up above!


Such grace!


Another graceful flight!


Purple!


Caught in the act!


A lazy sunday!


Up close!

Hi, I just signed up and look forward to hearing and sharing photography thoughts with everyone. I am an avid photographer and hoping to sell some of my work, as i know most of you probably know, isnt an easy thing these days but,,its a great hobbie and viewing the world through the lens is a great perspective.!!! Anyway, I am excited to share and get feedback on my pics as well,,suggestions,critiques ,, its all good and a way to learn new ideas and ways to get great shots!! Drop a line and say hi,,,,,if you happen to be near Richmond Va , lets go hunting for more wonderful photos!