First pictures from new camera and new photographer!

Daveyroo · #1 (**permalink**) 19-01-2009, 08:15 PM

hi, i got a Panasonic DMC - F27 for christmas and was never really into nor had i done any photography. so this weekend i went on a shot walk around a local village, and took a few pictures. here is one of a buzzard i took, it flew over head after being mobbed by a rook or a crow.

so how is it for a first pic? constructive criticism is welcome!

tameblackbirds · #2 (**permalink**) 19-01-2009, 08:23 PM

hello and welcome... what a great picture.No criticism here as my camera wouldn't get a shot like that. Someone will be along soon more experienced

ron1863 · #3 (**permalink**) 19-01-2009, 08:24 PM

It's a good photograph for a first shot, my only advice would be to place the bird more central in the shot - but that could be fixed with photo editing software.
Bet you get the wildlife and photography bug, then there will be no holding you back.

Daveyroo · #4 (**permalink**) 19-01-2009, 08:29 PM

thanks for the replies! ye i did think myself it should be a bit more central. thanks again.

welsh.lensman · #5 (**permalink**) 19-01-2009, 09:01 PM

Hi Daveyroo and welcome to WAB, thats a nice first image, look forward to many more appearing in the Gallery.

nutmeg · #6 (**permalink**) 19-01-2009, 09:07 PM

Welcome

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I suspect you'll get hooked on the photography, with such a promising first shot. I found that photography has enabled me to learn a lot about the wildlife in my locality - instead of needing an expert with me when I go out, I take plenty of photos of what I see and then try and find out what I've seen when back at home.

Daveyroo · #7 (**permalink**) 20-01-2009, 07:43 AM

Ye, i already am getting a craving to go back out and take some shots, i will have to wait for the weekend though, and maybe hope for better weather.

cutecoot · #8 (**permalink**) 20-01-2009, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron1863

It's a good photograph for a first shot, my only advice would be to place the bird more central in the shot - but that could be fixed with photo editing software.

Yes, easily remedied with a quick crop ... otherwise, a fab first pic!

willing to learn · #9 (**permalink**) 20-01-2009, 10:45 AM

Well done of to a flying start

I started about a year ago watch out its addictive

Regards
Colin

Tobyh · #10 (**permalink**) 20-01-2009, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nutmeg

Welcome

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I suspect you'll get hooked on the photography, with such a promising first shot. I found that photography has enabled me to learn a lot about the wildlife in my locality - instead of needing an expert with me when I go out, I take plenty of photos of what I see and then try and find out what I've seen when back at home.

Exactly the same here!

Good start to your photography journey though Davey.

TobyH