Butterfly/Moth (My first picture)

raian · May 18, 2006

Okay, I'll admit I'm a bit nervous posting on this forum as I'm a real beginner and ya'll are not :wink However, I am here to look, listen, and learn. And I enjoy sharing pictures too.

I captured this little butterfly/moth out by my pool this morning. I was using my new Nikon D50 with the kit lens (Nikkor 18-55).

Any comments, critque appreciated. Thank you!

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ysr612 · May 18, 2006

looks like a buckeye to me great shot I love it.

that is a butterfly

Harryb · May 18, 2006

Welocme to Dgrin

Pretty good shot there. The comp would be more effective if your subject was not so centered.

raian · May 18, 2006

Thanks for the comments. I wasn't sure if it was a butterfly, and now I know! I agree it would be better not centered. These little things are very flity... I got several shots of them with wings up and folded closed. To have captured this one with his wings open was a joy.. I didn't have time to think about centering him

I guess I can still crop!

Scott_Quier · May 18, 2006

raian wrote:

Okay, I'll admit I'm a bit nervous posting on this forum as I'm a real beginner and ya'll are not However, I am here to look, listen, and learn. And I enjoy sharing pictures too.

I captured this little butterfly/moth out by my pool this morning. I was using my new Nikon D50 with the kit lens (Nikkor 18-55).

Any comments, critque appreciated. Thank you!

From one noobe to another - Welcome. There is nothing to fear here. The people on this forum are the best. They only beat up your photos when you ask for the C&C, and they ALWAYS do it with tack and caring - with an interest in HELPING. I love this place.

Angelo · May 18, 2006

nice shot Raian and welcome to dGrin.

Everyone is equal here; no pros.... the "pros" just have fancy words for their photographic boo boos...

here's a quick lesson:

a) bokah = just plain blurry

b) catch light = red eye

c) rule of thirds = can't aim

d) tight crop = hide the evidence

that should hold you over for a little while. happy shooting.

oh and you're way ahead of the game shooting a Nikon. Good girl

R Johns · May 18, 2006

I'm with you, Scott...

Scott_Quier wrote:

From one noobe to another - Welcome. There is nothing to fear here. The people on this forum are the best. They only beat up your photos when you ask for the C&C, and they ALWAYS do it with tack and caring - with an interest in HELPING. I love this place.

But first, That is a great "bokah" shot!

I only get good bokah, by accident. :cry It is a skill that I really need to study. Kinda like learning how to get a whaling "pick harmonic" on a guitar.

Raian,

Don't be afraid to post your stuff here. This forum is a sanctuary, for those who truly appreciate the art of photography. I am so glad that I found this place. The members are awesome. I frequent other forums, as well, and I get a lot of strife from some who (seem to) just want to challenge any thought or opinion that I express, or they put more emphasis on what camera I use and criticise if it isn't made by the same brand as theirs. I have witnessed no intolerance or condesending tones, here at D Grin

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So welcome, and I Guess I'll see you around...

Russ

raian · May 19, 2006

Thank you so much for the kind welcome. Now I'm not so afraid to post pictures... and I'm learning the lingo too. BTW, I looked up Bokah in the dictionary a couple days ago when I read it on here and sat, scratching my head, wondering WHAT are they talking about

Butterfly/Moth (My first picture)

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