So this will most likely end up being thread for me more than anyone else as I would like a place to track my progress, but I suppose I'll give some background.
I've always been interested in photography...not so much pictures of me (I hate being photographed), but photography in general. Being able to capture that perfect moment in time is something special. Photographs allow us a window into another mind, another persons world or in the case of our own photos, a time capsule, a memory captured, a moment preserved.
I've toyed with photography for as long as I can remember. I stole my moms camera every chance I had growing up.
I took took two photography classes in high school. The first was with 35mm film. We developed our own exposures in a dark room in the class. It was a heck of a time. The second was a digital photography class. While it wasn't that long ago (2002) it makes me laugh to think how far the technology has come since then; it also amazes me how far behind I've become.
But enough about the past...I've been watching the posts on here and have a great friend who is fortunate enough to guide for a living. I have seen the incredible pictures you and he have taken. The bite from long ago has once again taken ahold...and I finally purchased a decent camera.
So on to the substance....
Camera: Nikon D5300
Lenses: Nikkor 18-55, Tamron 70-300
Software: Lightroom CC (just downloaded this...I have no idea what I'm doing yet...I have experience with PS from when I was in HS. A lot has changed since then)
Background on first pictures: I am living in Houston now. I got my new gear last week. Headed to my hometown (Boerne, Tx) this past weekend. My best friend and a few others headed out to 1851 Winery in Fredericksburg. The following are a few pictures from the winery and then a few at my parents place in Boerne.
Please be open and honest on your opinion of the photos. I hope to learn and become a more proficient photographer with your help. These are literally from the first 100 pictures I have taken with my new camera. They also have not been edited in any way other than re-sizing to post.
Again, Please criticize heavily.
Tell me what I am doing wrong (or in rare instances...right)
Please let me know if you have tips or tricks for me....they will be greatly appreciated. I know there is much work to be done.
My plan is to continue to post pictures to this thread as I progress. I thank you all for you're evaluation, knowledge, input, criticism, instruction, and if warranted...compliments.
I hope some of these are worthy of your time
Thanks for the look.
Sincerely,
R. Carlisle
I've always been interested in photography...not so much pictures of me (I hate being photographed), but photography in general. Being able to capture that perfect moment in time is something special. Photographs allow us a window into another mind, another persons world or in the case of our own photos, a time capsule, a memory captured, a moment preserved.
I've toyed with photography for as long as I can remember. I stole my moms camera every chance I had growing up.
I took took two photography classes in high school. The first was with 35mm film. We developed our own exposures in a dark room in the class. It was a heck of a time. The second was a digital photography class. While it wasn't that long ago (2002) it makes me laugh to think how far the technology has come since then; it also amazes me how far behind I've become.
But enough about the past...I've been watching the posts on here and have a great friend who is fortunate enough to guide for a living. I have seen the incredible pictures you and he have taken. The bite from long ago has once again taken ahold...and I finally purchased a decent camera.
So on to the substance....
Camera: Nikon D5300
Lenses: Nikkor 18-55, Tamron 70-300
Software: Lightroom CC (just downloaded this...I have no idea what I'm doing yet...I have experience with PS from when I was in HS. A lot has changed since then)
Background on first pictures: I am living in Houston now. I got my new gear last week. Headed to my hometown (Boerne, Tx) this past weekend. My best friend and a few others headed out to 1851 Winery in Fredericksburg. The following are a few pictures from the winery and then a few at my parents place in Boerne.
Please be open and honest on your opinion of the photos. I hope to learn and become a more proficient photographer with your help. These are literally from the first 100 pictures I have taken with my new camera. They also have not been edited in any way other than re-sizing to post.
Again, Please criticize heavily.
Tell me what I am doing wrong (or in rare instances...right)
Please let me know if you have tips or tricks for me....they will be greatly appreciated. I know there is much work to be done.
My plan is to continue to post pictures to this thread as I progress. I thank you all for you're evaluation, knowledge, input, criticism, instruction, and if warranted...compliments.
I hope some of these are worthy of your time
Thanks for the look.
Sincerely,
R. Carlisle
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