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Hello! I just bought a DSLR last week an XSI with the kit and a 55-250 mm. I am having tons of fun with it and shooting left and right. Coming from S5 IS, I still feel like I have tons of familiarizing to do with the camera. Here's one shot of a flower that I saw outside of diner and just loved the colors and textures on it. What do you guys think?!

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Old 08-31-2009, 08:41 PM
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Welcome to DPS!

A nice clear closeup. Well done and enjoy that new camera. You'll find this to be a great place to learn and have photo fun.
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Old 08-31-2009, 08:42 PM
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Wow. Now I'm really itching to get a DSLR myself!
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Old 08-31-2009, 08:44 PM
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Welcome to DPS - good start with your new DSLR.

You will learn heaps here watching what others do and how they compose their fotos.

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Old 08-31-2009, 08:46 PM
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Really nice details on the flower.

I'm a new arrival here myself - and I've only just upgraded to a DSLR too.

More an observation than a criticism: on the leaves under the flower and on the stems beyond the depth of field blur they look remarkably 'speckled' (posterised?) why is that?
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Old 08-31-2009, 08:46 PM
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Hello and welcome .. excellent intro photo .. you must be in a warm climate .. I don't see a lot of hibiscus images like that lately . .
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Welcome to DPS and whar a great first post.
I'm sorry to hear about this bug you've caught, there is no cure and the only known treatment is regular posting of pictures to this and the other forums. Look forward to seeing you in therapy

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Old 08-31-2009, 08:50 PM
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What an entry as first post! .. Thanks for sharing and more so for joining in ...
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Old 08-31-2009, 09:30 PM
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Beautiful Hibiscus shot. Welcome to DPS.
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Old 08-31-2009, 09:42 PM
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Welcome to DPS

This is a beautiful shot with great detail to celebrate your new SLR. Thanks for sharing.
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