Abstract My first SLR shots.. w/ K-x, DA-L 18-55mm

My first SLR shots.. w/ K-x, DA-L 18-55mm · 07:49 AM

My first SLR.. Pics are using 18-55 kit lens.

Disclaimer....... Most of these are almost certainly technically abysmal. If you've got a helpful pointer, please share..

EXIF will reveal high ISO on the illumated glass shots, .. that was my error, I hadn't adjusted the camera properly.

Cybe · 02-09-2010, 08:04 AM

I'm a bit intimidated to share these here, but I figure you've gotta start somewhere, and it seems like a good first step

**Sailor** · 02-09-2010, 08:11 AM

Wow - I think these shots have top-notch color and composition - I don't "pixel-peep" photographs, but these look technically fine to me.

Congrats on the new camera - seems you already know how to use it well.

Jer

Brew1brew · 02-09-2010, 08:49 AM

Welcome aboard Cybe! Some nice work. keep it up.

I didn't know BJ's was up north. It's one of my favorite places here in Plano TX to get a good hand crafted beer. The food is good too.

Cybe · 02-09-2010, 09:36 AM

BJ's is awesome; Good to know I can find one if I head south!

I'm open to helpful tips. I plan to go back and try again, now that I have a slightly better understanding of the mechanics, and a clearer idea of what I want to accomplish.

(I want sharp, sharp, sharp.)

causey · 02-09-2010, 10:39 AM

I don't know about "technical abysmal", but your photos are plain beautiful.

Igilligan · 02-09-2010, 12:08 PM

Really nice first post... you are gonna be just fine here! What camera did you come from?

For other newbies who have just got the kx it would be nice if you talk about what setting you are using on the camera.

BillM · 02-09-2010, 12:11 PM

Youre much too hard on yourself,I think theyre great, #3 is down-right hypnotic
#1 is down-right thirst inducing

Optical Illusion · 02-09-2010, 01:53 PM

Cybe - wow. I wish I could team up with you for photo sessions... Those are great! #3 is killer - what the heck is that??? (I really like that one and the car reflection!)

scatron · 02-09-2010, 02:17 PM

I really like #2 - crop out the mirror and it's perfect.

Cybe · 02-09-2010, 02:28 PM

I'm really shocked by the positive responses, I thought I'd get torn to shreds

Picture three is (are) illuminated Chihuly glass sculture reflecting off the black glass floor.

The pink/white spires are about five feet tall.. I shot from knee-height. You can see some places where the light is interrupted by a power-cord running to an inverter/amplifier.

fractal · 02-09-2010, 04:16 PM

Interesting shots and a very good effort for a beginner. I'm starting to wonder what was in those drinks..

PentX Girl · 02-09-2010, 05:27 PM

Fascinating shots that show a lot of ingenuity! You don't need to feel intimidated on this forum...it's one of the friendliest forums on the Net

The experienced photographers here offer only encouragement and constructive critiquing that help the rest of us grow in our photographic endeavors

Waldo Humblebee · 02-09-2010, 06:39 PM

Very nice. 3 is my favorite.

zombieCat · 02-09-2010, 07:04 PM

Great set of photos, super composition. You seem to have a really good eye. The only technical issue I saw was that the beer glasses could have been in focus a bit more (looks like the back of the plate on the left has the correct focus). As I learned the hard way, learn to use your camera's focal points. I took a shot of a bison that could potentially be hanging in a studio if the focus had been on his face rather than center frame (which happened to be his shoulder)

Very nice job, you have good reason to be pleased with these, even disregarding the fact that this is your first set with the new camera.

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02-09-2010, 12:08 PM	#7
Igilligan Guest	You big show-off Really nice first post... you are gonna be just fine here! What camera did you come from? For other newbies who have just got the kx it would be nice if you talk about what setting you are using on the camera.

02-09-2010, 12:11 PM	#8
BillM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ferguson, Mo. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,348	Abstract Youre much too hard on yourself,I think theyre great, #3 is down-right hypnotic #1 is down-right thirst inducing

02-09-2010, 02:28 PM	#11
Cybe New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 9 Original Poster	I'm really shocked by the positive responses, I thought I'd get torn to shreds Picture three is (are) illuminated Chihuly glass sculture reflecting off the black glass floor. The pink/white spires are about five feet tall.. I shot from knee-height. You can see some places where the light is interrupted by a power-cord running to an inverter/amplifier. Last edited by Cybe; 02-09-2010 at 04:54 PM.

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Cybe New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 9 Original Poster	I'm a bit intimidated to share these here, but I figure you've gotta start somewhere, and it seems like a good first step

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Wow - I think these shots have top-notch color and composition - I don't "pixel-peep" photographs, but these look technically fine to me. Congrats on the new camera - seems you already know how to use it well. Jer

02-09-2010, 08:49 AM	#4
Brew1brew Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Plano Texas USA Posts: 121	Welcome aboard Cybe! Some nice work. keep it up. I didn't know BJ's was up north. It's one of my favorite places here in Plano TX to get a good hand crafted beer. The food is good too.

02-09-2010, 09:36 AM	#5
Cybe New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 9 Original Poster	BJ's is awesome; Good to know I can find one if I head south! I'm open to helpful tips. I plan to go back and try again, now that I have a slightly better understanding of the mechanics, and a clearer idea of what I want to accomplish. (I want sharp, sharp, sharp.)

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causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	I don't know about "technical abysmal", but your photos are plain beautiful.

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Optical Illusion Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kern County California Photos: Albums Posts: 70	Cybe - wow. I wish I could team up with you for photo sessions... Those are great! #3 is killer - what the heck is that??? (I really like that one and the car reflection!)

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scatron Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sandy, Utah Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 303	I really like #2 - crop out the mirror and it's perfect.

02-09-2010, 04:16 PM	#12
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547	Interesting shots and a very good effort for a beginner. I'm starting to wonder what was in those drinks..

02-09-2010, 05:27 PM	#13
PentX Girl Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,700	Fascinating shots that show a lot of ingenuity! You don't need to feel intimidated on this forum...it's one of the friendliest forums on the Net The experienced photographers here offer only encouragement and constructive critiquing that help the rest of us grow in our photographic endeavors

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Waldo Humblebee Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St Petersburg, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24	Very nice. 3 is my favorite.

02-09-2010, 07:04 PM	#15
zombieCat Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 95	Great set of photos, super composition. You seem to have a really good eye. The only technical issue I saw was that the beer glasses could have been in focus a bit more (looks like the back of the plate on the left has the correct focus). As I learned the hard way, learn to use your camera's focal points. I took a shot of a bison that could potentially be hanging in a studio if the focus had been on his face rather than center frame (which happened to be his shoulder) Very nice job, you have good reason to be pleased with these, even disregarding the fact that this is your first set with the new camera.