This forum has been an invaluable resource for me in getting started in photography. I purchased a d80, my first slr (film or digital), about a month ago. I picked the d80 largely based on things I read here, and couldn't be happier with it.
Once I decided on the camera, the immense learning curve would have been even more daunting without all the tips I was able to pick up from the forum. I have been shooting in RAW and manual exposure from the start because of what I read here, and I think I'm learning much faster and will surely eventually be a much better photographer because of it. This is not to mention all the small things that make everything easier/better. I've also read a couple books, including Understanding Exposure, which have been greatly helpful, on the advice of posters.
Anyway, I wanted to post a first set of pictures for C&C. As I said, I am truly a beginner and I know the photos contain many mistakes (some of which I've already noticed), so any advice is much appreciated.
These are all shot in RAW with the 18-55VR, converted in NX2 with fairly minimal PP, generally a bit of exposure compensation and contrast.
Thanks!
First a few landscapes, which I think is going to be generally where my interest lies.
Of course I had to include the obligatory dog shots. He is my most willing model.
Once I decided on the camera, the immense learning curve would have been even more daunting without all the tips I was able to pick up from the forum. I have been shooting in RAW and manual exposure from the start because of what I read here, and I think I'm learning much faster and will surely eventually be a much better photographer because of it. This is not to mention all the small things that make everything easier/better. I've also read a couple books, including Understanding Exposure, which have been greatly helpful, on the advice of posters.
Anyway, I wanted to post a first set of pictures for C&C. As I said, I am truly a beginner and I know the photos contain many mistakes (some of which I've already noticed), so any advice is much appreciated.
These are all shot in RAW with the 18-55VR, converted in NX2 with fairly minimal PP, generally a bit of exposure compensation and contrast.
Thanks!
First a few landscapes, which I think is going to be generally where my interest lies.
Of course I had to include the obligatory dog shots. He is my most willing model.
