| Re: First shots with first SLR camera
I can't see much wrong with these that you could have done better.
I'm assuming you are using a kit lens something like 18-55mm?
I like the second image - definitely has the wide angle effect going on. Pity about the diagonal trunk at top right corner, but you can't do much about where a tree is growing, and if you'd moved the camera position, the whole shot might not have worked.
Third image doesn't really do it for me as a bird shot, the magpie is too small in the frame, and could have done with a bit more exposure. (But again, you've only just bought the camera, and don't have a bag full of lenses to play with so options are obviously limited at present. - The main frustration for anyone just embarking on the DSLR route).
I can't really add anything other than to say just keep taking photos. The more you use the camera, the more familiar it will become, and you will find yourself being able to work on auto pilot without needing to think "how do I set this or that control".
I don't know whether your primary interest is birds or or something that will require a macro lens. but I'd advise saving for the best lens you can afford which suits your main interest. You will always find that this lens stays on camera most of the time, even when you do eventually have a "bag-full" to play with.
Happy snapping.
Regards,
Mike. |