Hi to everyone in this forum! Im new to this photography stuff, i used to point and shot but i just bought a DSLR and I would like to get better pictures than I used to, like everybody...

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Hi to everyone in this forum!

Sep 1, 2011 00:06:49 #

DCG2783 Loc: Chicago,IL

Im new to this photography stuff, i used to point and shot but i just bought a DSLR and I would like to get better pictures than I used to, like everybody else I believe! :wink:

I've been reading about how to use a DSLR and some trick like shutter speed at night and Aperture mode, Im a beginner so I would like to get some advice from you guys who are more experienced!

Here are some shots I took today.

Let me know what you think and Thank you for in advance for any advice. :thumbup:

#1 Monochromatic on Program Mode
f-stop: f/4
Expo: 1/60
iso: 200

#2
F-stop: f/3.5
Exposure: 1/15
ISO: 200
Exposure Comp: +2
Saturation: +2

Monochromatic

Path

Sep 1, 2011 10:56:25 #

Dennis

The first one is interesting from the standpoint of geometric shapes and it was well taken. On the second photograph I like the inclusion of the fence post in the bottom left corner and also the streaks of sunlight lying across the trail. The sky seems a little bright to me.

Sep 1, 2011 11:13:15 #

DCG2783 Loc: Chicago,IL

Thank you very much for your comment :)
I wasn't sure to put the fence on the picture but im glad I did it. Question: do you know how can I make the sky not so bright?
Thank you!

Dave

Sep 1, 2011 11:34:22 #

Dennis

not sure but perhaps you could mask the bright spots and reduce the brightness

Sep 1, 2011 12:12:15 #

DCG2783 Loc: Chicago,IL

Ok, I will try next time and thank you! :)

Sep 1, 2011 13:52:11 #

ddeufemia

Great shots. It's hard to balance the highlights and shadows in paths lined with trees. If the light isn't right I don't even try. Full shadows on the path with light breaking on the sides made it a perfect shot. The post is a great leader. The best B&W of that type that I have seen in a long time. Daves' know!

Sep 1, 2011 15:17:18 #

DCG2783 Loc: Chicago,IL

Thanks ddeufemia, the B&W shot is my first one, im glad turn out a good shot for some people :) Im looking forward to this Sunday for Chicago Skyline, It will be my fist night shots. I need to do more reading about them ;)

Thanks again for your comment!

Sep 1, 2011 17:17:47 #

jan Loc: Kansas City

DCG2783 wrote:

Im new to this photography stuff, i used to point ... (show quote)

These are nice shot and # 2 is quite inviting. Was it taken in a forest preserve? Looking forward to seeing your night shots. Chicago has a beautiful skyline...Jan

Sep 1, 2011 19:01:45 #

DCG2783 Loc: Chicago,IL

Thanks for your comment Jan, and yes I was at a Forest preserve near to my work. I hope weather allows me to take pictures, its been crazy this past days!

Sep 5, 2011 00:00:38 #

DCG2783 Loc: Chicago,IL

Hi everyone again, here are some shots I took in Chicago tonight, I hope you like them and of course any suggestions or comments are very welcome! :thumbup:

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