Using my new camera (Nikon D5000)

[thirdxacharm06]

I just got my camera for Mother's Day and I'm so excited to have it. I think I've taken over 300 pictures in the last week. Here's one that I feel as an amateur is pretty good. Please let me know what you think. Thanks!




32mm
Aperture: F/4.8
Shutter: 1/60s
ISO: 800

[thirdxacharm06]

Ok I'm very new at this website and thought I included the photo. Can someone help me?

[jax314]

A lot of people use Flickr or other sites and embed their photo from there. I use Flickr. When I click on my photo and click all sizes, there is code underneath it that I will copy directly into my post here. This will place a copy of the picture directly in your post...I think there may be information in the forum rules as well...

[thirdxacharm06]

Thanks Jax! I appreciate your help.




32mm
Aperture: F/4.8
Shutter: 1/60s
ISO: 800

[IlluminatingPhoto]

Great picture. I like the focus on the eyes and the catchlight in the eyes but I can also see the flash in the fireplace glass. That is a little distracting. The background with that glass is a little distracting.

Most important is to keep shooting and trying. This is a great start.

[jax314]

No problem. I also have the D5000 and love it.

As for the shot, I think you may hear the following...dead center subject is usually less appealing. So, you may want to use the rule of thirds and try to place the space in-between his eyes in the upper right part of the frame. Also, I would try to straighten out the horizontal line from the fireplace so it doesn't look diagonal.....

I, of course, am new myself, so these are merely newbie to newbie suggestions.....

[jax314]

Do you like this crop? And I agree, the flash in the glass should be taken out....

[thirdxacharm06]

I do like the crop and I appreciate the input as well. I did notice the flash in the background after I took it. But you can't improve unless you mess up right?