DB Loc: Myrtle Beach, SC

Hello... I'm living proof that you're never too old to learn something new. I'm a 64 year old grandmother of 3 and just a year ago I decided to attempt the transistion from Picture Taker to Photographer and took the plunge by purchasing a Nikon D90, took an online photography course by Proud Photography.com. I must admit I fell in love immediately. Looking forward to learning from everyone here....

Cat Loc: Martinsburg West Virginia, WV

Beautiful! Great job

DB Loc: Myrtle Beach, SC

Thank You....... the bird is my favorite... she was so cooperative especially since there were workmen putting siding on my house and the were stepping within inches of her nest of babies...hidden in my Astilbe plant.

Phyllis Loc: NE PA

Wow!! Your pictures are beautiful! You have made marvelous progress in such a short time! Congratulations.

Keep up the good work. :lol:

Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

Love the bird pictures.

Strubbles

These are all terrific.

I sharpened 2 & 3 a tad, and put a stroke around the images... that is another on my things.... sharpening and a thin stroke to finish off the image.

Freddie Loc: Orlando, FL

Nice work DB, congratulations on your new found love.. Good choice to go right to the D90, great camera.

turp77 Loc: Connecticut, Plainfield

Good for you, Keep it fun, love your pictures. You got the eye of a Kid (thats a great gift to have) Keep up the great work

Sabaideejack Loc: Appleton WI

Yes, indeed, never to old to learn. Enjoyed your photos! That online course through ProudPhotography.com looks interesting. I'm in my last couple lessons through the New York Institue of Photography (NYIP.com)...they are great at teaching the basics...some of the material is a little dated, but all good.

Love your photos...yes, it is nice to be able to put your education to the pixels now. Keep up the great work!

Left you with one of our flower photos (purple iris "photoshopped" with Elements 9).

DB Loc: Myrtle Beach, SC

Thank you everyone. What I like about photography forums like this is to see the wide range of differences in photographers. What is an eye catcher to one person might not appeal to others and the same with my own work. Two things I have learned immediately, first is to be myself, to take photos of things I love and to do what appeals to my eye. Second is to learn the ins and outs, rule of 3rds, leading lines, etc...but don't be afraid to break the rules if you feel they don't work a particular phots. They are guidelines, not carved in stone MUST DO's. Secondly, LOOK BEYOND THE OBVIOUS to really see whats out there. Ok there is a tree with leaves... hmm do I see one leaf changing color already, is that flower head smiling up at my camera, are the tears of a young child not wanting a photo taken a BAD thing... let the subject tell you what to shoot... I, fortunately, was blessed with a "Good Eye" way before I learned what it meant. Most importantly, keep shooting and critique YOUR OWN WORK...what do you like about a photo, what do you not like, what would you change...then use those issues the next time you shoot... Ok time to take some photos.....

Ray Bullock Loc: Redding, CA

You go Girl!!

Nice photos...

EricLPT Loc: Jonesborough TN

You have good photos, post more soon.

Eric

sinatraman Loc: Vero Beach Florida, Earth,alpha quaudrant

The only thing I can add is always look for the shot within the shot. There is usually more than one photo out of any particular subject. Once you got one look for others. :!: