New Here... would love some feedback :)

Raphy · October 22, 2007

Hello everyone... 1st post here, so go easy

I wasn't too sure where to post this at first, but perhaps "Technique" is what I'm trying to master...so why not?....

A brief blurb about myself... 26 yrs old, and pretty much a photography noob... I've always like photography and have been using my point-and-shoot in MANUAL mode for a long time, and have always like the results far better than on AUTO mode

I'm new to the DSLR thing, and just starting out with a Nikon D40 (w kit lens)...I also purchased a VR Nikkor 55-200 4.5f lens.....I haven't figured out what i like shooting best yet, so for now i'm shooting everything

NOt sure what else to say, but more things will come to mind ...I'm sure.

I guess I'll end this by showing some photos i took... I've had the dslr for about 2 weeks now and i'm just playing around with all the setting:

SOme C&C is appreciated...I'd love to hear feedback as i have no idea what i'm doing right or wrong or what can make some of my photos better,

None of these have been photoshopped, only cropped... enjoy...

...and i guess the next thing to do would be to get a smugmug account... this flickr thing only lets me have 3 sets

#1

Exposure: 28 sec (28) Aperture: f/11 Focal Length: 55 mm ISO Speed: 800 Exposure Bias: 0/6 EVWhite Balance: INCANDESCENT

#2

Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/500) Aperture: f/5.6 Focal Length: 200 mm ISO Speed: 200 Exposure Bias: 0/6 EVWhite Balance: AUTO

#3

Exposure: 10 sec (10) Aperture: f/11 Focal Length: 55 mm ISO Speed: 800 Exposure Bias: 0/6 EVWhite Balance: INCANDESCENT

#4

Exposure: 0.067 sec (1/15) Aperture: f/5.6 Focal Length: 200 mm ISO Speed: 800 Exposure Bias: 0/6 EVWhite Balance: AUTO

#5

Exposure: 0.2 sec (1/5) Aperture: f/4.2 Focal Length: 75 mm ISO Speed: 400 Exposure Bias: 0/6 EVWhite Balance: AUTO

#6

Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/400) Aperture: f/5.6 Focal Length: 55 mm ISO Speed: 200 Exposure Bias: 0/6 EVWhite Balance: SUNNY

#7

Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/320) Aperture: f/5.6 Focal Length: 55 mm ISO Speed: 200 Exposure Bias: 0/6 EVWhite Balance: CLOUDY

rustic · October 22, 2007

Hi Raphy, and welcome!

Congrats on your DSLR purchase, you're gonna love it:D And if you were shotting on Manual with your P&S, that should translate right over to the D40. Based on these shots, it looks like you're off to a good start!

Since you asked for C&C, I'll mention a few things.

#1 - I think I would crop off the bottom, and possible the top too, and make it a landscape shot. One thing that I've heard about cropping that I like to keep in mind, is that if it doesn't add to your shot, then get rid of it. In this case, the beach on the bottom doesn't really seem to add anything, and it almost takes away from the water.

#2 - Nice! I like the crop on this one, which of course goes against what I just said for #1, but I guess that just shows that rules are meant to be broken

#3 - "Watch your corners" is another good thing to keep in mind for cropping/composing.

#5 - Looks a bit yellow... this might be a good place to try a custom white ballance if you haven't yet. Check your D40 manual if you're not sure how to do it.

#6 and 7 - Nice! Good job with the panning, it's hard to tell for sure with that size, but it looks like you hit it right on. My only comment would be that it's generally best to give a moving person/thing room to move within the frame. In other words, if the object is moving to the right, try to place it on the left of the frame so it doesn't look like it is moving out of the picture. Same goes for people looking in one direction or another.

All in all, nice set! Keep posting!

Raphy · October 23, 2007

RUstic - thanks a lot for your feedback !!! much appreciated!

Raphy · October 23, 2007

67 views and only one reply? .... don't be shy, you won't hurt my feelings...

Little T · October 23, 2007

High there Raphy grats on the DSLR purchase, i hope you enjoy it as much as i have. Seeing as how i just started using one about 5 months ago.

You got a great set of pictures there, IMO i would crop the darker foreground out on #1 but i like the sky it looks great.

As for # 4 its an interesting shot what exactly are those things lol... Pullstrings for a ceiling fan or something? Be cool if you got another shot of just one of them filling the picture more instead of trying to get all of them.

Oh and get used to the delay on responses... Seems they are a little slow around here sometimes i got a post with about 180 views and 2 replies :cry

Oh well keep it up hope you enjoy it around here.

Raphy · October 23, 2007

THanks a lot

New Here... would love some feedback :)

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