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Old 08-18-2009, 08:02 AM
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I have had my Nikon D40 for about 6 months now and I am trying to learn more to improve my shots. These are a few I have taken in recent months.

Monkey Park

Monkey Park in Kyoto, Japan April 12, 2009
Nikon D40, Shutter 1/400, Aperture f/5.6, ISO 400, 200mm focal length

Kyoto Japan

Heian Shrine in Kyoto, Japan April 10, 2009
Nikon D40, Shutter 1/6, Aperture f/4.5, ISO 1600, 31mm focal length

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A Fire Walking Festival near Tokyo, Japan March 8, 2008
Nikon D40, Shutter 1/500, Aperture f/5.6, ISO 560, 200mm focal length
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Old 08-18-2009, 08:05 AM
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Wow, the monkey and the fire shot are really nice.
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Old 08-18-2009, 08:12 AM
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You seem to be getting the hang of your camera pretty quick, these shots are fantastic. The monkey one is sooo cute and the Heian Shrine reflection is a great shot. The fire one looks hot under the feet but a cool looking shot. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 08-18-2009, 08:28 AM
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Welcome to DPS...im new also here.

i love the monkey shot, so lovely. you really have great shot there i wish i could have those kind of shots.
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Old 08-18-2009, 10:28 AM
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Very nice job with the exposure on the monkey photo. And welcome!
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Old 08-18-2009, 10:41 AM
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WELCOME Nice job on all like the refections and fire but the monkey is my favorite
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welcome,#1 is the best
great camera D40 in the best hands
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Welcome to DPS ! Pretty cool shots . Love the monkey , he looks like he's doing a pro photoshoot! Lol

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Welcome, always great to see another photog join in the fun, i like the second photo the best. It has a mystical feel to it. Great shots
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its great at DPS youll love it. Love all the shots especially the monkey
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