Very nicely done,

Nicely done.

Good looking bunch but next time have them get one of you with them!

Nice shots of goofy birds - aren't they great!

P.S. can you post some of your dad's pictures?

Maria,
Picasa is not a tough program to learn. Also, if you have any questions, you can post them and you will find that most folks on UUH will help if they know the answers or at least suggest where you might find an answer. Remember the only dumb question is the one that is not asked. Good luck with the job situation and keep shooting - you're in a great location for scenic shots.

Maria,

If you can tall me the make and model of your camera, I can check the specifications and tell you if you can shoot in RAW

Paul

It was a summer like day at Crescent beach, across the water from Buffalo.

Maria,
I agree with an earlier comment - get rid of the date stamp, as all it does is distract the viewer. Give some thought to post processing software. Google has a program called Picasa wihich is free. Although it is limited in what it can do, it is a great starting point. Once you've got the hang of it, there are many other programs out there. The most popular is Adobe Lightroom 5 and Photoshop. I use Lightroom and Photoshop Elements II. There are free youtube tutorials on line. I also use Topaz adjustments which can do amazing things.

I took the liberty of running one of your images through a quick session and a maked difference can be seen. Also, if your camera has the ability of shoot in RAW, do make the switch from jpeg. RAW files capture so much more data that can be manuinpulated. Hope you like the shot I edited.

In any event, you do have an eye for this so do keep shooting and so long as you shot what makes you happy, the heck with everyone else.

P.S. My first wife was from Oklahoma and part Cherokee.

Your original shot


The editied shot

Thank you vicksart; here is buffalo, NY, and you are welcome here anytime you feel like it :D

Thank you Bob.

Thank you angler.

Thank you hb3.

Thanks Cornish.

Thank you Mariam.