Hi everyone
Nov 29, 2012 11:53:43 #
I've been lurking for a while and decided to join in. My husband gifted me with a Nikon D3100 six months ago and I am trying to learn how to use it - my previous camera was a decent point and shoot. Some days are much more successful than others! I don't do much in PP as yet but have Elements 10.0; also trying to learn that. I shoot mostly nature photos, some of my grandson and, inevitably, my two cats. I would like to say that in the weeks that I've been lurking, I have learned a lot from the posts from other people. As its snowing today where I live, I've attached a photo taken earlier this year. Comments and/or critiques welcome.
Nov 29, 2012 12:07:43 #
what can i say....for me its just a boring picture of nothing only the falling snow keeps me captivated. what were you trying to capture. i'm sure you have better . :thumbup:
Nov 29, 2012 13:04:44 #
Nov 29, 2012 13:20:18 #
KaWats wrote:
I was trying to capture the falling snow. Thanks for looking.
o.k would have been better if you went back a few yards to get a bit of depth to the picture still focussing on the snowflakes closer to the camera or mid pic'ish.
Nov 30, 2012 05:55:35 #
Don't be offended, he's right.But this is how we learn. keep trying.Often you have to take twenty pictures to get a good one.
Nov 30, 2012 08:48:01 #
Only 20 to get one! Geez I'm way out on my count!
Anyway welcome and enjoy, I've learnt heaps on here and am starting to get below 3 figures on my count!
Anyway welcome and enjoy, I've learnt heaps on here and am starting to get below 3 figures on my count!
Nov 30, 2012 09:35:08 #
Paul Walsh wrote:
Only 20 to get one! Geez I'm way out on my count!
Anyway welcome and enjoy, I've learnt heaps on here and am starting to get below 3 figures on my count!
Anyway welcome and enjoy, I've learnt heaps on here and am starting to get below 3 figures on my count!
You and me both Paul!!!!
Nov 30, 2012 10:15:46 #
Thanks Viscountdriver, I have learned a lot in the short time I've had the camera. Thanks for the welcome.
Nov 30, 2012 10:18:09 #
Thanks Paul Walsh. I sure learn a lot from the things that other people post.
Nov 30, 2012 10:33:24 #
KaWats,
I see a lot to work with in your Photo. You've captured the snow, stopping motion is a function of Shutter Speed. You have a good example of what depth of field can do with the branch in focus and the tree trunk blurred in the background, the Apature determines how much of the shot is in focus.
I suggest you read anything you can on the web or here on UHH to learn. I've gotten a lot out of members feedback understanding that some times you need to be thick skinned to handle the criticism.
It's important to learn the technical side, but the artistic side is equally important so look for things on Lighting and Composition.
Hope you enjoy your experience here. Good luck and keep shooting.
I see a lot to work with in your Photo. You've captured the snow, stopping motion is a function of Shutter Speed. You have a good example of what depth of field can do with the branch in focus and the tree trunk blurred in the background, the Apature determines how much of the shot is in focus.
I suggest you read anything you can on the web or here on UHH to learn. I've gotten a lot out of members feedback understanding that some times you need to be thick skinned to handle the criticism.
It's important to learn the technical side, but the artistic side is equally important so look for things on Lighting and Composition.
Hope you enjoy your experience here. Good luck and keep shooting.
Nov 30, 2012 11:27:38 #
Thanks Leatherhelmets for your comments. As you said, there is a lot to learn from more experienced people and I look forward to improving my skills.
Nov 30, 2012 14:40:59 #
The joy of this site is advise is freely (sometimes too freely!!!) given! And you will learn!!!
Nov 30, 2012 18:18:11 #
Yes, thanks Paul, I have learned a lot already from my past few weeks of lurking. There are a lot of very talented people out there.
Nov 30, 2012 22:07:33 #
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