Hello, new here

slodaveslodave Registered Users Posts: 57 Big grins
edited January 22, 2008 in Wildlife
[FONT=&quot]Hi! I'm new to Dgrin and since I am currently in bird mode, specifically in flight, thought I'd post a few pelicans. I am using a Nikon D100 that was given to me about three weeks ago. My primary lens is a Nikon 18-135mm, but I have a Tamron 200-400mm that will not auto-focus properly any more and is really only good for still shots. Anyway, still trying to figure out this whole world of dSLR.

Comments are more than welcome. I know I have a LOT to learn.

White pelican at Balboa Wildlife Preserve.
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Same preserve, different pelican (I think).
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Brown pelican at Malibu this afternoon.
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I am using Photoshop CS2 to PP, but still have not quite got it down.

Dave
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Dave

On a steep learning curve...
Nikon D100, Nikon 18-135mm, Tamron 5.6 200-400mm

Comments

  • GiphsubGiphsub Registered Users Posts: 2,662 Major grins
    edited January 20, 2008
    Welcome Dave! Nice shots. By the way, I think it may be the same pelican. You can tell by the scar above its right eye mwink.gif
    Mike Helbig

    http://www.michaelhelbigphotography.com
    http://www.thewildpig.blogspot.com
  • JenGraceJenGrace Registered Users Posts: 1,229 Major grins
    edited January 20, 2008
    Laughing.gif at first I was like "I didn't notice a scar..." rolleyes1.gif

    Anyways, welcome to the forum! Hope you have fun with us. :D
    Jen

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  • bkatzbkatz Registered Users Posts: 286 Major grins
    edited January 20, 2008
    great shots Dave - I like the 3rd the best
    Cheers,
    Brian
    http://photos.katzclix.com
    blog - http://blog.katzclix.com
  • slodaveslodave Registered Users Posts: 57 Big grins
    edited January 21, 2008
    Thanks all. Fun? I thought this was serious stuff - er, business. :D I'm having fun, I'll be around. I hae been lurking the last few days and all of you take really great photos!
    Dave

    On a steep learning curve...
    Nikon D100, Nikon 18-135mm, Tamron 5.6 200-400mm
  • GiphsubGiphsub Registered Users Posts: 2,662 Major grins
    edited January 21, 2008
    JenW wrote:
    Laughing.gif at first I was like "I didn't notice a scar..." rolleyes1.gif

    Anyways, welcome to the forum! Hope you have fun with us. :D
    rolleyes1.gif

    I actually have a mate who always used to say stuff like that, but in total seriousness!
    Mike Helbig

    http://www.michaelhelbigphotography.com
    http://www.thewildpig.blogspot.com
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited January 21, 2008
    Welocme to Dgrin Dave wave.gif

    Good flight shots. thumb.gif The D100 is a good camera, it was my first DSLR and it will give you some great shots once you gte to know it.
    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!"
  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited January 21, 2008
    Gorgeous image. Beautiful color and nice light!
    Stephen
    www.capture-the-pixel.com

  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited January 21, 2008
    Welcome Dave, i love very first shot, well done. Keep shooting and posting!! clap.gif
    Marina
    www.intruecolors.com
    Nikon D700 x2/D300
    Nikon 70-200 2.8/50 1.8/85 1.8/14.24 2.8
  • slodaveslodave Registered Users Posts: 57 Big grins
    edited January 21, 2008
    Harry, the D100 is not hard to learn, it's everything else that is!

    Maestro and ShepsMom, thanks, the first two were taken at the end of the day, the third, mid day.

    I either need to get a bigger lens or the birds need to start flying closer towards me. :D
    Dave

    On a steep learning curve...
    Nikon D100, Nikon 18-135mm, Tamron 5.6 200-400mm
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited January 22, 2008
    Hmmm! those white pelicans look very familiar:D
    Hi Dave, nice meeting you the other day at the basin.
    You seem to get some good reach out of that 18-135mm lens.
    Welcome to DGRIN and looking forward to seeing you again soon.
    Russ
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