hello to everyone very new member

span130502 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-03-2007, 10:50 PM

hello everyone what a great forum. i have just found and signed up tonight i am just getting back in to photography after a long break (1986) and have bought a canon eos 350d with the 18 - 55mm lens kit i am going to go out and use it as much as possible to get use to it but what would you sugest i do or save up for next to improve my photography. thanks in advance shaun.

eeyore · #2 (**permalink**) 12-03-2007, 11:12 PM

that very much depends on what sort of photography you are interested in , for instance if its wildlife I would say get a longer lens , if its macro get a 1:1 macro lens , if it landscapes get a better wide angle - the kit lens is notoriously poor

in terms of accessories that will benefit you generally I would suggest that a decent tripod is key.

I have just emailed you a copy of my advice sheet for beginers btw - hope you find this helpful ( I am working on a whole series, ie landscapes , macro, birds in flight, night shots, etc etc so let me know by pm or email if you would like the others)

jasongallier · #3 (**permalink**) 12-03-2007, 11:30 PM

welcome Shaun

Good luck. A tripod is a great idea!

Otherwise have a play until you decide what sort of photography takes your fancy and spend the pennies on going to nice places!!

Jason

span130502 · #4 (**permalink**) 13-03-2007, 12:00 AM

thanks for the advice sheet pete anymore you can send me would be most welcome i thinki will lean towards nature and british wildlife as it has always been of interest to me. thanks jason if i can get my photos half as good as yours i will be a very happy man

jasongallier · #5 (**permalink**) 13-03-2007, 12:26 AM

Practice, practice, practice. And some patience and you'll be there in no time! Oh and you'll probaably be as broke as I am - but it's all worth it in the end!

Where are you based - I am thinking about doing some days out if there is enough interest.

Jason

smartie · #6 (**permalink**) 13-03-2007, 09:57 AM

Welcome Shaun. Hope you enjoy the forum.

nightshade · #7 (**permalink**) 13-03-2007, 10:17 AM

Hello Shaun welcome to the best wildlife site on the web
read the photo forum this will give you some expensive ideas

Mr Mag00 · #8 (**permalink**) 13-03-2007, 10:21 AM

welcome

goosey · #9 (**permalink**) 13-03-2007, 01:04 PM

Hello Shaun, I've only been here a few months and thanks to the clever photographic guys here on WAB my photography is already improving

It's great to be able join in and have my say on other issues too

Have fun and welcome!

span130502 · #10 (**permalink**) 13-03-2007, 08:57 PM

thanks to everyone for the welcome and advice hopefully it will not be to long before i get a picture in the Gallery and you can let me know your thoughts . jason, i live in northumberland