Frustrations removed

Bud1880Bud1880 Registered Users Posts: 500 Major grins
edited February 3, 2009 in Wildlife
Two things have been frustrating me for a long time. One is the fact that I've been stuck with dial-up for so long that it was really making it a chore to view some threads here on DGrin. Well, problem solved with the installation of satellite last October. It's not cable or DSL but much, much better than dial-up. That left frustration #2, the lack of a dSLR, my last obstacle to joining the really 'high tech' crowd. :D Problem solved last week when I finally sprung for my first dSLR. Not real fancy, just a Canon XSi with the kit lens, 18-55mm IS, and a 55-250mm IS. It's a meager start but I'm looking forward to the fun of learning.

Shooting through my kitchen window, here's a few of my efforts. C/C welcome please.

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And I wish this one had been in focus. She was certainly having a bad hair day. :D

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But she got herself straightened out for the final portrait.

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Thanks for lookin'

Bud
www.dabudman.com

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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2009
    It's a wonderful start, welcome wave.gif and

    Jump right in :D

    These are all nice
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Major grins Rockledge, FL on the Space CoastPosts: 0 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2009
    You chose a nice kit to start with, it should serve you well. I got my first DSLR two weeks ago and it is such a change from my faithful Minolta A2 digicam. And so much more complex to work with.

    Your birds look like ours when we lived in NY's Hudson Valley.
  • NorthernFocusNorthernFocus Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited February 1, 2009
    You're off to a good start. Nice images
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  • stevehappstevehapp Registered Users Posts: 635 Major grins
    edited February 1, 2009
    go bud!
    They are all beautiful..

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited February 1, 2009
    Congrats on resolving your frustrations and on some fine pics. thumb.gif
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  • bhowdybhowdy Registered Users Posts: 658 Major grins
    edited February 1, 2009
    Congrats on resolving your frustrations and on some fine pics.

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    Welcome to be a contributor! Looking forward to seeing more.
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  • davevdavev Registered Users Posts: 3,118 Major grins
    edited February 1, 2009
    Very nice start.
    The SXi is a very good camera. I've used one since they came out, and until I got my 5DMKII.
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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited February 1, 2009
    Way to go Bud! You have yourself some fine images here! thumb.gif
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  • Bud1880Bud1880 Registered Users Posts: 500 Major grins
    edited February 2, 2009
    Thanks all. Appreciate the kind words and looking forward to the challenge of learning to use a dSLR.

    Special thanks to Maestro for tips already given and used. :D

    Bud
    www.dabudman.com
  • JustPlainMeJustPlainMe Registered Users Posts: 190 Major grins
    edited February 2, 2009
    I have no advice or critique, those cardinals are just beautiful! Great lighting.

    I have two couples of cardinals that live in my backyard, I've been thinking about trying to put out feeders or whatever to attract them so I can get some pix.

    Great shots!

    Sarah
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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited February 3, 2009
    Congrats on your new camera, Bud! Nice set of pics too! clap.gif
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  • Bud1880Bud1880 Registered Users Posts: 500 Major grins
    edited February 3, 2009
    Thank you Sarah. Appreciate it.

    And thank you Glenn. 'Bout time on the camera eh? At my age time is slipping by pretty fast. I've got a lot of work to do. Uh oh, let's see......where'd I put that camera? :D

    Bud
    www.dabudman.com
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