My self challenge for the day

[chrissyb2411]

Hi, a total newbie here. I knew nothing about photography until I picked up a book 2 weeks ago I got myself a Nikon D3000 with the kit lens on Friday and have been having loads of fun with it in automatic mode. I decided today that I would only shoot in manual mode. My understanding of settings is still very minimal, but I think I did ok. All of my shots were overexposed. It was a very overcast day here, and I thought I should shoot with my highest aperature and a lower shutter speed, but that didn't work out well. I adjusted the colors only slightly in Flickr (my understanding of photo editing is completely nil, soooo). Here were my favs for the day. Would love any feedback! Thanks

exposure 1/20
aperture 5.6
iso 1600
no flash



exposure 1/60
aperture 3.5
iso 400



exposure 1/60
aperture 5.6
iso 400

Thanks for looking!
Chrissy

[chrissyb2411]

Ok, having trouble getting flickr to show my photos. This is a new problem since I got the nikon, any thoughts?

[chrissyb2411]

ok, got it =) man, they definatly don't look as good as most I see here. Oh well, have to start somewhere I guess

[SoxAddict]

Hey, welcome! They're great - can't believe you knew nothing about photography a few weeks ago and that these were from your first shoot in manual mode. Great work. The baby portrait is adorable! And you caught lovely colors and great reflections in the others.

You'll love hanging about here - I've only been a member for a couple of months, it's a really fun forum with super-nice and exceptionally helpful people.

[chrissyb2411]

Thanks, i guess I should clarify I used autofocus and manual settings, not sure if that is implied or not.

[DanoG]

Hi Chrissy,

I really like the third shot...

The young fella in the shot reminds me of Huckleberry Finn with that hat on Did you try it in Black & White?

I too am a newbie and I am proud to say that I am still having fun making mistakes

Enjoy your new hobby!

[picture_this]

Ditto what Sox Addict said above ...... also, cute kids & beautiful setting.... great subject matter is definitely a plus!

[Hayward Taylor]

Hello Chrissy and welcome .. you have quite a variety of beautiful photos here .. also, you certainly have a natural feel on how to setup and compose your images .. very well done

[CaptainNH]

What a beautiful shot of the littley - cute smile and gorgeous eyes.

Great shots so early on - well done!