Lotus
AndyCap
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My first photo post here.
My wife bought me my Canon Rebel XS for Christmas, and this July, for my birthday, she got me a wide angle lens - EF 24mm f/2.8. I then went out and got myself a gift - EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM.
This seems to be a pretty good set up for an amateur. Now I just need to work on my skills.
Yesterday I went for my first real nature shoot, and I took this shot. Overall I am pleased with it because it was so bright out there, and the white of the flower could wash out in the brightness very easily. So, I went with a much shorter exposure and a bit higher ISO. This has been resized from the original size of 3888 x 2592. Otherwise, no editting has been done.
"Lotus"
f/5.6
ISO 800
Exposure: 1/3200
My wife bought me my Canon Rebel XS for Christmas, and this July, for my birthday, she got me a wide angle lens - EF 24mm f/2.8. I then went out and got myself a gift - EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM.
This seems to be a pretty good set up for an amateur. Now I just need to work on my skills.
Yesterday I went for my first real nature shoot, and I took this shot. Overall I am pleased with it because it was so bright out there, and the white of the flower could wash out in the brightness very easily. So, I went with a much shorter exposure and a bit higher ISO. This has been resized from the original size of 3888 x 2592. Otherwise, no editting has been done.
"Lotus"
f/5.6
ISO 800
Exposure: 1/3200
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Comments
You've certainly come to the right place to learn about photography…
DGPF is absolutely full of experienced folk who are only too eager to share their enthusiasm and expertise with beginners…
…and then there are the curmudgeons!
…and then there is The Curmudgeon
You might try checking out some of the tutorials…
…you might find it useful to start with the one about focusing!
I look forward to seeing more of your pictures!
- Wil
PS: Just noticed your avatar - the Andy Capp cartoon strip (Reg Smythe) in the Daily Mirror takes me back to when I was growing up in the UK; I haven't seen that for years!
I will check the tutorial you recommended.
BTW - This shot was taken in Merrimack, NH. There is a hiking trail out behind the Junior High. There are some great water spots out there for shooting.