Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

I took my old Nikon ED 70-300mm lens (that I have to manual focus because I have a D3000) out today and practiced getting the focus right. I shot a whole card up and this is the best. Most went in the trash, but at least I got a couple that I thought were somewhat in focus.
What do you think?
The dragonfly and barn were handheld the ewe was on a tripod.

1/320,f5.6,300mm, 1SO200


1/320,f5.6,300mm,ISO200


1/2000,f4.5,100mm,ISO200


1/320,f5.6,300mm, ISO200

bobmielke Loc: Portland, OR

You're getting better at every posting. Keep up the good work.

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Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

Thank you Bob. I am working at it maybe I will make it yet.
Love the enhancement.

forbescat

Now that you have focus down, you can work on exposure which is tougher. That means that you should sit down again with the book that came with your camera and go through the different ways to adjust for exposure. Using a tripod is such a good practice especially when you need to pay attention to making adjustments. Eventually it becomes second nature but until then, don't rush and make sure that you can clearly see in your camera's monitor just what you have taken. If you need to drape a towel over your head to shut out light, do it. Find a place with a nice scene and no onlookers and practice away.

Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

Well I don't think my focus is perfected yet, but at least I got closer today. I will do what you suggest with the towel and reread my manuel. Thank you.