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First photo post · 10:04 PM

Hey guys, I'm new to the DSLR world. Here's a few photos from this morning's hike. I used the DA L 18-55 for the first two and the A 50mm 1.7 for the last. Any c&c you can offer would be appreciated. Thanks!

**Ash** · 04-10-2010, 10:28 PM

Looks like you're enjoying the first steps of dSLR photography.
With time, you'll appreciate it more and more, as well as mature in your subject, composition and exposure setting choices.

Here your first shots are reasonably good with room for improvement in each.
Read up on the rule of thirds with respect to #1 (central composition).
Read up on the exposure triad with respect to #2 (overexposed).
Read up on what makes an effective photograph for #3 (unclear/obscure subject matter).

Good start nevertheless.

BlueBubbleBoy · 04-10-2010, 10:42 PM

Originally posted by Ash

Looks like you're enjoying the first steps of dSLR photography.
With time, you'll appreciate it more and more, as well as mature in your subject, composition and exposure setting choices.

Here your first shots are reasonably good with room for improvement in each.
Read up on the rule of thirds with respect to #1 (central composition).
Read up on the exposure triad with respect to #2 (overexposed).
Read up on what makes an effective photograph for #3 (unclear/obscure subject matter).

Good start nevertheless.

Ash, thanks for the advice! As for the rule of thirds, I should have known better on that one.

I am enjoying it though. Lots to learn. I'm hoping to take an intro photography class pretty soon.

jct us101 · 04-10-2010, 11:17 PM

The first one is a bit blurry or out of focus, other than that it would have been a great photo.

The second one is intriguing to me though, I actually really like it, and I don't think I've seen a photo like that done that way before.

Tuner571 · 04-11-2010, 05:40 AM

Welcome to the forum and these shots look pretty good for your first time. The first one is slightly out of focus but thats alright, the second I really like, and the third looks like you used f1.7 for your f stop which is too wide open.

BlueBubbleBoy · 04-11-2010, 05:42 AM

Originally posted by jct us101

The first one is a bit blurry or out of focus, other than that it would have been a great photo.

The second one is intriguing to me though, I actually really like it, and I don't think I've seen a photo like that done that way before.

Thanks for the comments! I was hoping to find an interesting view to capture out there.

Nomad · 04-11-2010, 05:43 AM

I would agree with Ash on #2.
Maybe try that shot in some more subdued lighting.
You seem to have and eye and are reaching to convey an image and not just snapshots.
Good luck with the journey into photography and welcome to the forum!!

BlueBubbleBoy · 04-11-2010, 05:49 AM

Originally posted by Tuner571

Welcome to the forum and these shots look pretty good for your first time. The first one is slightly out of focus but thats alright, the second I really like, and the third looks like you used f1.7 for your f stop which is too wide open.

Thanks for comments, it's appreciated! As for the third one, would you have increased the DOF to include the whole bench, or even greater? And yes, 1.7 is the f-stop I used.

BlueBubbleBoy · 04-11-2010, 05:52 AM

Originally posted by Nomad

I would agree with Ash on #2.
Maybe try that shot in some more subdued lighting.
You seem to have and eye and are reaching to convey an image and not just snapshots.
Good luck with the journey into photography and welcome to the forum!!

Thanks Nomad! I took these photos from a challenge given by a friend to try and find an interesting way to shoot this cabin. It was a fun activity and I'm learning from it.

**rparmar** · 04-11-2010, 06:21 AM

As always, it takes time and practice. Sometimes the most banal subjects are the ones we need to see in new ways.

Ash gave good comments right off the bat. My only suggestion is to stick with the prime for the first six months. That may be dificult to do, but it will develop some incredible ability on your part. Once you learn to see in one focal length and learn how the camera interprets it, you will be much better off when moving to a zoom.

BlueBubbleBoy · 04-11-2010, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by rparmar

As always, it takes time and practice. Sometimes the most banal subjects are the ones we need to see in new ways.

Ash gave good comments right off the bat. My only suggestion is to stick with the prime for the first six months. That may be dificult to do, but it will develop some incredible ability on your part. Once you learn to see in one focal length and learn how the camera interprets it, you will be much better off when moving to a zoom.

Thanks for the comments and suggestion. Unfortunately I'm borrowing the 50mm 1.7 from a friend and won't be keeping it for too long, but I'll try and wear it out while I've got it.

l5335l · 04-14-2010, 06:09 PM

love love them...keep em coming

BlueBubbleBoy · 04-19-2010, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by l5335l

love love them...keep em coming

Thanks! I appreciate it!

Pentaxie · 04-20-2010, 12:06 AM

A good attempt for a firts-timer in dSLR.

First, welcome to PF. As you are a first-timer, please make yourself at home here.

My take :
#1 - Quite soft, maybe a wee blurry to the eye. Maybe caused by pressing the button hard (remember to squeeze the button, not press it)

#2 - A good take, but can improved on the exposure side.

#3 - Acceptable, but can be improved more (see Ash's comments)

Like all beginners, learn to like taking pictures. Read up on the basic rules of photography, shoot more for practice and with time, you will improve by leaps and bound in your photography skills.
Remember some of the basic things in taking a picture - composition, exposure setting, unclear/obscure subject matter etc.

Cheers.

BlueBubbleBoy · 04-20-2010, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxie

A good attempt for a firts-timer in dSLR.
First, welcome to PF. As you are a first-timer, please make yourself at home here.
My take :
#1 - Quite soft, maybe a wee blurry to the eye. Maybe caused by pressing the button hard (remember to squeeze the button, not press it)
#2 - A good take, but can improved on the exposure side.
#3 - Acceptable, but can be improved more (see Ash's comments)
Like all beginners, learn to like taking pictures. Read up on the basic rules of photography, shoot more for practice and with time, you will improve by leaps and bound in your photography skills.
Remember some of the basic things in taking a picture - composition, exposure setting, unclear/obscure subject matter etc.
Cheers.

Thanks for the advice and comments. I am enjoying using my camera. I'm also having fun discovering what I prefer shooting. Hopefully you'll see some improvement as I get more practice.

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04-10-2010, 10:28 PM	#2
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Looks like you're enjoying the first steps of dSLR photography. With time, you'll appreciate it more and more, as well as mature in your subject, composition and exposure setting choices. Here your first shots are reasonably good with room for improvement in each. Read up on the rule of thirds with respect to #1 (central composition). Read up on the exposure triad with respect to #2 (overexposed). Read up on what makes an effective photograph for #3 (unclear/obscure subject matter). Good start nevertheless.

04-10-2010, 10:42 PM	#3
BlueBubbleBoy Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 642 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ash Looks like you're enjoying the first steps of dSLR photography. With time, you'll appreciate it more and more, as well as mature in your subject, composition and exposure setting choices. Here your first shots are reasonably good with room for improvement in each. Read up on the rule of thirds with respect to #1 (central composition). Read up on the exposure triad with respect to #2 (overexposed). Read up on what makes an effective photograph for #3 (unclear/obscure subject matter). Good start nevertheless. Ash, thanks for the advice! As for the rule of thirds, I should have known better on that one. I am enjoying it though. Lots to learn. I'm hoping to take an intro photography class pretty soon.

04-10-2010, 11:17 PM	#4
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	The first one is a bit blurry or out of focus, other than that it would have been a great photo. The second one is intriguing to me though, I actually really like it, and I don't think I've seen a photo like that done that way before.

04-11-2010, 05:40 AM	#5
Tuner571 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,549	Welcome to the forum and these shots look pretty good for your first time. The first one is slightly out of focus but thats alright, the second I really like, and the third looks like you used f1.7 for your f stop which is too wide open.

04-11-2010, 05:42 AM	#6
BlueBubbleBoy Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 642 Original Poster	Originally posted by jct us101 The first one is a bit blurry or out of focus, other than that it would have been a great photo. The second one is intriguing to me though, I actually really like it, and I don't think I've seen a photo like that done that way before. Thanks for the comments! I was hoping to find an interesting view to capture out there.

04-11-2010, 05:43 AM	#7
Nomad Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 408	I would agree with Ash on #2. Maybe try that shot in some more subdued lighting. You seem to have and eye and are reaching to convey an image and not just snapshots. Good luck with the journey into photography and welcome to the forum!!

04-11-2010, 05:49 AM	#8
BlueBubbleBoy Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 642 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tuner571 Welcome to the forum and these shots look pretty good for your first time. The first one is slightly out of focus but thats alright, the second I really like, and the third looks like you used f1.7 for your f stop which is too wide open. Thanks for comments, it's appreciated! As for the third one, would you have increased the DOF to include the whole bench, or even greater? And yes, 1.7 is the f-stop I used.

04-11-2010, 05:52 AM	#9
BlueBubbleBoy Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 642 Original Poster	Originally posted by Nomad I would agree with Ash on #2. Maybe try that shot in some more subdued lighting. You seem to have and eye and are reaching to convey an image and not just snapshots. Good luck with the journey into photography and welcome to the forum!! Thanks Nomad! I took these photos from a challenge given by a friend to try and find an interesting way to shoot this cabin. It was a fun activity and I'm learning from it.

04-11-2010, 06:21 AM	#10
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,817	As always, it takes time and practice. Sometimes the most banal subjects are the ones we need to see in new ways. Ash gave good comments right off the bat. My only suggestion is to stick with the prime for the first six months. That may be dificult to do, but it will develop some incredible ability on your part. Once you learn to see in one focal length and learn how the camera interprets it, you will be much better off when moving to a zoom.

04-11-2010, 04:10 PM	#11
BlueBubbleBoy Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 642 Original Poster	Originally posted by rparmar As always, it takes time and practice. Sometimes the most banal subjects are the ones we need to see in new ways. Ash gave good comments right off the bat. My only suggestion is to stick with the prime for the first six months. That may be dificult to do, but it will develop some incredible ability on your part. Once you learn to see in one focal length and learn how the camera interprets it, you will be much better off when moving to a zoom. Thanks for the comments and suggestion. Unfortunately I'm borrowing the 50mm 1.7 from a friend and won't be keeping it for too long, but I'll try and wear it out while I've got it.

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04-14-2010, 06:09 PM	#12
l5335l Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 399	love love them...keep em coming

04-19-2010, 02:01 PM	#13
BlueBubbleBoy Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 642 Original Poster	Originally posted by l5335l love love them...keep em coming Thanks! I appreciate it!

04-20-2010, 12:06 AM	#14
Pentaxie Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Photos: Gallery Posts: 429	A good attempt for a firts-timer in dSLR. First, welcome to PF. As you are a first-timer, please make yourself at home here. My take : #1 - Quite soft, maybe a wee blurry to the eye. Maybe caused by pressing the button hard (remember to squeeze the button, not press it) #2 - A good take, but can improved on the exposure side. #3 - Acceptable, but can be improved more (see Ash's comments) Like all beginners, learn to like taking pictures. Read up on the basic rules of photography, shoot more for practice and with time, you will improve by leaps and bound in your photography skills. Remember some of the basic things in taking a picture - composition, exposure setting, unclear/obscure subject matter etc. Cheers.

04-20-2010, 08:03 AM	#15
BlueBubbleBoy Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 642 Original Poster	Originally posted by Pentaxie A good attempt for a firts-timer in dSLR. First, welcome to PF. As you are a first-timer, please make yourself at home here. My take : #1 - Quite soft, maybe a wee blurry to the eye. Maybe caused by pressing the button hard (remember to squeeze the button, not press it) #2 - A good take, but can improved on the exposure side. #3 - Acceptable, but can be improved more (see Ash's comments) Like all beginners, learn to like taking pictures. Read up on the basic rules of photography, shoot more for practice and with time, you will improve by leaps and bound in your photography skills. Remember some of the basic things in taking a picture - composition, exposure setting, unclear/obscure subject matter etc. Cheers. Thanks for the advice and comments. I am enjoying using my camera. I'm also having fun discovering what I prefer shooting. Hopefully you'll see some improvement as I get more practice.