A Walk in the Snow

[Cold]

Hi there,

I'm very new to photography, only using a point & shoot so far (though I'd like to get a slr in a few months). These photos are actually the result of the first trip I've taken with my new P&S specifically for taking pictures. Tried my best to fool it into giving me a longer shutter time on the last one, with limited success.



Camera: Pentax Optio WS80
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/3.8
Focal Length: 6.2 mm
ISO Speed: 320
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire



Camera: Pentax Optio WS80
Exposure: 0.02 sec (1/50)
Aperture: f/3.8
Focal Length: 6.2 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire



Camera: Pentax Optio WS80
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/3.8
Focal Length: 6.2 mm
ISO Speed: 500
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire



Camera: Pentax Optio WS80
Exposure: 0.2 sec (1/5)
Aperture: f/3.8
Focal Length: 6.2 mm
ISO Speed: 125
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

[Tenzin'sMom]

What wonderful photos! I especially like the composition and clarity of the third one. Welcome to DPS, and I hope we see more from you soon!

[Breanna]

Welcome!! The 4th one is my favorite!! The slow motion of the water is awesome!

[Cold]

Thanks ladies!

Its a bit intimidating here with just my little P&S, but I'm sure within a year I'll be right in the mix with everyone.

[fstopMike]

Nicely done on all of these. The exposure is very well done. You did a good job of getting silky water flow in your last one.

[willbrawn]

I like the 1st and the last one. I would recommend you get GIMP or photoshop and add some contrast to the already good shots. Helping the colors pop will make them that much better. Keep it up.

[Preacherman]

Hi Cold and welcome to the great DPS family. You have opened with 4 great shots. I think we should ban you from getting a DSLR cos with shots like this from a P&S you are going to make us all look like amateurs! Keep clicking and posting and enjoy yoursel here. God bless. PAUL

[junglebear]

Tried my best to fool it into giving me a longer shutter time on the last one, with limited success.

Hi, and welcome
I think you managed it quite well in the 4th shot, it reminds me of a watercolour, and the water itself has a nice smooth appearance.
I'm still only using a point and shoot myself, although mine does have a full manual mode
Still though, wouldn't a DSLR be lovely...

[Cold]

Wow! What a hoppin' place! I come back to see if I got any more comments...and I *did*...but now the thread is several pages back! Unbelievable, but its definitely a sure sign of a vibrant and healthy community atmosphere.

Thank you gentlemen for your kind words about the photos as well as the warm welcome. I'm eager to share more as I snap "winners". These 4 were what I felt was the best of about 40-50 shots I took Sunday.

I used Picasa for very minor touch ups, but the 1st and 4th ones I could have really let go without any alteration...though the 2nd and 3rd needed a bit of a brightening.

Thanks again!