Playing with metering modes: Shoes on Treadmill

[Redmare]

Hey all, I just got a 40D the other day and this is my first foray into digital photography. I used to dabble in film photography but that was a few years ago! lol I still have a lot to learn! So far I learned a lot just lurking through the forums. I was playing around with Manual mode and decided to test the spot metering for the first time. Here's my first photo post:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2086/2375080647_e1258be5da_b_d.jpg

Lens used: Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Exposure: 1/400, f/4, ISO200

[Anke]

Welcome to POTN, welcome to your new obsession :D Looks like you metered fine, nicely done :D

[Redmare]

Thanks Anke! I'm still trying to figure out the different modes and when to use them best. It's still a big mystery to me! lol In this case though, I figured using spot would make sense if I'm trying to get correct exposure for the shoes and separating it from the shadows as much as possible.

[Anke]

You did well. You're in the best place to learn all about your new obsession, you'll have a great time here :D