pico

Ok, granted! I have only had my D7200 since January and I still have a great deal to learn. Often, I think of the various settings that I should have used after returning home. Most recent was our Easter trip to the beach. Thinking later, I needed to spend more prep time with settings as beach photography in mid-day with cloudless skies is a challenge.

So, eager to share, as my wife wants pictures for her facebook, I sent her my link to Google photos. I tried to explain that some of the photos have not yet been "processed" but to no avail, "how come your pictures are so light?" "You have this "expensive" camera!" (One I bought for surviving 80 years of life, not marriage but working on year 26!). "And, why do Samsung; iPhone and Google Plex photos look so much better?"

I must admit! There is truth to that statement. Discouraging! I am feeling like an artist that does want to show his or her work to anyone! Yes, photography is an art! I need to tame my enthusiasm a bit before sharing any of my photos. Does that sound defensive? Yes, it is!

No, I'm not ready to visit eBay and list my camera. I need to keep working on stuff!

Someday I will have the courage to upload something to this website.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I am my greatest critic.

The only way for people here to offer any assistance would be for you to provide some examples.
(Or PM (ask if they would mind giving you a hand) someone you would feel comfortable in conversing.)

Wuligal Loc: Slippery Rock, Pa.

I hear your frustration.
Perhaps you should upload a photo or two so the UHH folks can give you a hand getting you started down an easier path.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

The only way I'd share unedited work was someone stole my camera. If you knew she wanted to use the images, its Wednesday, what have you been doing all week?

Country Boy Loc: Beckley, WV

I have to agree with CHG CANON, if they are not ready for prim time, don't share! That said, keep shooting it only gets better!

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Take the suggestion to post an example as well as taking a moment to identify your editing software. There are many people willing to give ideas on how to shoot for efficient editing as well to give ideas on software that is more efficient than others for quick turnaround on edits.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Yes, those "Why" questions can be intimidating. Have you tried shooting in good lighting conditions in full Auto Mode? That's a good way to begin.

Rich1939 Loc: Pike County Penna.

"And, why do Samsung; iPhone and Google Plex photos look so much better?"
Rome wasn't built in a day. The camera you bought won't take great pictures for you but it will enable you take great pictures if you put in the time and effort.
At our age instant gratification tends to try and cause us to rush processes that need to be measured. Don't give in to it!

pico

Ouch! Chuckle!

pico

Well said and thanks! Practice, practice, practice!

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

pico

Interesting suggestion! And, that is exactly she said to me last night! Automode is a good start and then practice in other modes for comparison!

pico

Thanks and I appreciate your suggestions.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

And investigate the various metering modes.

pico

Thanks! I will take you up on this suggestion.