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Ok, I'm very new to this DSLR stuff, and trying to learn more, my wife (JoanaR) and I are shooting pics at every opportunity. So we went to the local zoo, and thought a self portrait would be cute. We thought we could incorporate some really cool backgrounds.

We set the camera on the tripod, ran in front of the camera, posed, and used the wireless remote to take the pic. Here is what came out of the camera. :)



Well, that's me on the left, but my wife looks nothing at all like the beauty on the right. So we tried again. This is what we got the second time. :)



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BobKR said:
Ok, I'm very new to this DSLR stuff, and trying to learn more, my
wife (JoanaR) and I are shooting pics at every opportunity. So we
went to the local zoo, and thought a self portrait would be cute.
We thought we could incorporate some really cool backgrounds.

We set the camera on the tripod, ran in front of the camera, posed,
and used the wireless remote to take the pic. Here is what came
out of the camera. :)



Well, that's me on the left, but my wife looks nothing at all like
the beauty on the right. So we tried again. This is what we got
the second time. :)



Comments ?
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Radu
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The lighting must have been different, the colors are so far off between the images :-P

Sam
BobKR said:
We set the camera on the tripod, ran in front of the camera, posed,
and used the wireless remote to take the pic. Here is what came
out of the camera. :)

Well, that's me on the left, but my wife looks nothing at all like
the beauty on the right. So we tried again. This is what we got
the second time. :)

Comments ?
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Sam Anderson
A Camera Junkie
 
Nice pictures. You are clearly going to enjoy your new D70. I must say, mine is one of the best investments I've ever made.

I also have a self portrait I took recently. The picture is actually rather flattering, I don't look that good in real life!



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I love curves on my wife, the road and my D70.
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David
 
What lense(s) did you use on these shots?
BobKR said:
Ok, I'm very new to this DSLR stuff, and trying to learn more, my
wife (JoanaR) and I are shooting pics at every opportunity. So we
went to the local zoo, and thought a self portrait would be cute.
We thought we could incorporate some really cool backgrounds.

We set the camera on the tripod, ran in front of the camera, posed,
and used the wireless remote to take the pic. Here is what came
out of the camera. :)



Well, that's me on the left, but my wife looks nothing at all like
the beauty on the right. So we tried again. This is what we got
the second time. :)



Comments ?
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Pete Perry said:
What lense(s) did you use on these shots?
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We used the Nikkor AF 70-300 G. Actually, to be truthful my wife did the shooting, I just did some PP. I am going to have to go buy a second D70 in order for me to get to take any pics. I am really pleased with the lens for things like the zoo, where I don't have to worry too much about speed.

Bob
 
One thing that I know for sure, I'm not going to pose or standing in front of your camera, I don't know what I'm gonna look like after that :-D
by the way, nice pictures
thanks for sharing wiht us

Kev
BobKR said:
Ok, I'm very new to this DSLR stuff, and trying to learn more, my
wife (JoanaR) and I are shooting pics at every opportunity. So we
went to the local zoo, and thought a self portrait would be cute.
We thought we could incorporate some really cool backgrounds.

We set the camera on the tripod, ran in front of the camera, posed,
and used the wireless remote to take the pic. Here is what came
out of the camera. :)



Well, that's me on the left, but my wife looks nothing at all like
the beauty on the right. So we tried again. This is what we got
the second time. :)



Comments ?
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llol you are brightening up my sunday morning thanks.
BobKR said:
Ok, I'm very new to this DSLR stuff, and trying to learn more, my
wife (JoanaR) and I are shooting pics at every opportunity. So we
went to the local zoo, and thought a self portrait would be cute.
We thought we could incorporate some really cool backgrounds.

We set the camera on the tripod, ran in front of the camera, posed,
and used the wireless remote to take the pic. Here is what came
out of the camera. :)



Well, that's me on the left, but my wife looks nothing at all like
the beauty on the right. So we tried again. This is what we got
the second time. :)



Comments ?
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BobKR,

Looks like this camera is making a monkey out of my wife and I also... ;> )

Very nice shots, that 70-300G is a very capable lens when used with good technique...I love mine especially since I only paid $99 for it and it's so light weight and small and gives me great results...

I took this one with a borrowed sigma 170-500mm...wouldn't want to carry this lens around every day that's for sure...

That's me on the right... ;> )

Bob



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... is that the lens must be turned towards you, not the lcd panel (that's the back of the camera !)

Easy mistake to do for somebody who is new to dSLRs !

Hmmmm ! You're very lucky, getting such beautiful pics and great composition with that set-up !

On second thought, don't change your techniques a bit !

Thanks for the smile,
Thierry
 
What did you do for Contrast and Such? Did you use a Custom Curve?
BobKR said:
Pete Perry said:
What lense(s) did you use on these shots?
Click to expand...
We used the Nikkor AF 70-300 G. Actually, to be truthful my wife
did the shooting, I just did some PP. I am going to have to go buy
a second D70 in order for me to get to take any pics. I am really
pleased with the lens for things like the zoo, where I don't have
to worry too much about speed.

Bob
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'The probability that we may fall in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just; it shall not deter me.' -- Abraham Lincoln
 
JoanaR looks a bit upset.......maybe you should have purchased a Canon

Nothing personal here but she needs to wax!
BobKR said:
Ok, I'm very new to this DSLR stuff, and trying to learn more, my
wife (JoanaR) and I are shooting pics at every opportunity. So we
went to the local zoo, and thought a self portrait would be cute.
We thought we could incorporate some really cool backgrounds.

We set the camera on the tripod, ran in front of the camera, posed,
and used the wireless remote to take the pic. Here is what came
out of the camera. :)



Well, that's me on the left, but my wife looks nothing at all like
the beauty on the right. So we tried again. This is what we got
the second time. :)



Comments ?
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David Chin said:
.... easily - I gotta scratch her all day long.
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Speaking of animals, if Kelly reads your post, you're going to be sleeping in the doghouse.

She seems to be letting you post more these days. Bet that cost you :-).
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afe1 said:
JoanaR looks a bit upset.......maybe you should have purchased a Canon

Nothing personal here but she needs to wax!
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Your right about the waxing. Actually it is strange she didn't...she is from Brazil and they really believe in waxing down there! It's something to do with their swimwear.

Bob
 
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