First day with my camera

jedgar8585jedgar8585 Registered Users Posts: 22 Big grins
edited July 30, 2005 in Wildlife
I took this shot of a seagull the first day I went out with my new camera. I was rather impressed with myself but after seeing some of the other pics on this site, well maybe I can get pointers to improve my techniques. - John

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  • Steve CaviglianoSteve Cavigliano Super Moderators Posts: 3,599 moderator
    edited July 29, 2005
    Not a bad first effort John thumb.gifthumb.gif

    Your shot would benefit from a little USM (Un-Sharp Mask) after downsizing (100, .3, 0). The tough part about this shot is that part of the gull is on the edge of being over exposed and another part is shadowed. Mostly white birds are hard to shoot when evenly lit. When the lighting is uneven, as in your shot, they are even tougher. All I can suggest is to keep shooting and try to shoot white birds early or late in the day (the light is less intense). Also, when you have a choice, try to shoot with the Sun at your back.

    Hope this helps some :D

    Steve
    SmugMug Support Hero
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited July 29, 2005
    A good start John and Steve had lots of good advice in his response.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • MuskyDudeMuskyDude Registered Users Posts: 1,508 Major grins
    edited July 30, 2005
    Harryb wrote:
    A good start John and Steve had lots of good advice in his response.
    15524779-Ti.gif great advice Steve, and fine job on your shot John! thumb.gif



    AJ
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  • jedgar8585jedgar8585 Registered Users Posts: 22 Big grins
    edited July 30, 2005
    Thanks everyone. I'm really enjoying my new hobby. Not sure my wife likes the expenditure but she'll get over it!


    Know of any good online training classes I can take for Digital Photography? - John
    MuskyDude wrote:
    15524779-Ti.gif great advice Steve, and fine job on your shot John! thumb.gif



    AJ
  • Trish323Trish323 Registered Users Posts: 908 Major grins
    edited July 30, 2005
    Right here
    Good luck w/ your new camera! Save your $$ and learn from reading the forums. There is a wealth of info and before long you will want to add a new lens and then you'll have the $$ to get it:):
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