Second set - wanted tripod but not allowed at zoo. Advice for anyone starting out...go directly to flamingos....they like to pose lol!

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This is so lovely!

Thank you!

This is beautiful Carol! Egrets and Herons are so regal. Would you mind if I asked what lens you use for these?

So I took my D5500 with my inexpensive 55-200 kit lens just to see what I could do. Obviously no PP but would welcome any thoughts on what could make these better - having a good time! (#4 needs to be cropped but this picture just makes me happy ;)

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Lol....I get it. Just was challenged by Gessman to make the most of my trouble making 55-200 lens. Will refrain from posting my junk shots in the future ;)

Thank you all!

With a little push from Gessman (thank you by the way), I decided to take another try at my 55-200 which I haven't had much luck with. Went out searching for subjects on a very windy gloomy day and took a few auto's and manual shots and did not extend the lens to the limit - worked a lot better! Manual seemed to work better with this breeze and although composition is weak, I don't feel it was a wasted day. Thanks everyone :)

Thank you Gessman! I am going to try that today - will let you know how it goes. Appreciate the tip very much.

Thanks everyone! Hoping I will be brave enough (and not so picky) to post some of my pics. We shall see....

Thanks Spider - My camera came with a 18-55 & 55-200 (not so happy with the latter but still practicing) Been getting surprisingly good shots with my 18-55 so not regretting the purchase at all. Going to keep at it - loving the shots you have taken with the D5500 so far - very encouraging to me!

Thank you Richard. Yes, you are right...I am having a hard time with patience lol. I will take your advice :D

Thank you - didn't even think about that - personal favorite?

Gorgeous!

I have just joined after following this forum for a couple of weeks and have to say that this is my favorite! Everyone is so kind and welcoming.

I was a photography student back in the early '80s and never got past the B&W developing stage (yes, fond memories of reeling film on a spool in pitch black closets!) figuring I needed to change my major so I could make some money. I don't look back with regret usually, but do feel as if I lost a little of my soul, even though my new major has served me well. I now am ready to get back to my passion but am amazed how much I don't remember (don't get old!). This forum is feeding my passion and I thank everyone here!

I have purchased a D5500 and have been very pleased with it so far with even just the stock lens. I did purchase a N 35mm and have been using it the most to practice and am itching to buy some more lenses but wondering if I should buy used to save money for practice, or should I buy new and just use the heck out of them? There seems to be so many good lens out there but I don't want to spend a fortune. (For info, I am interested in macro, portrait & landscape) Would the Tokina 100mm be a good starter macro & portrait lens? Would love advice!