Noob trying out first pictures

[Nisey812]

Ok, i just got a canon rebel xsi and have begun learning about the world of photography..im still learning but wanted to get a few pics n show you guys so i can get some constructive criticism...i was playing with the settings, and yes i do realize the pics are a bit dark lol( my bf wanted to get some sky shots:rolleyes:)..but bare with me please! i know these are not great, just want to get some feedback on how to edit and so on...thanks alot

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v376/domidyme4u/IMG_1060.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v376/domidyme4u/IMG_1064.jpg

i was playin with the settings inside the car and happened to take this, thinks its pretty cool lol, think this is my favorite so far:lol:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v376/domidyme4u/IMG_1031.jpg

[DerekRob]

You need a tripod :) but other wise nice.

[Nisey812]

by the way i used the basic kit lens that it came with, looking at the first two pics, they just look kinda blah to me lol

[DerekRob]

by the way i used the basic kit lens that it came with, looking at the first two pics, they just look kinda blah to me lolYou said your a noob right?

As my guitar teacher says Practice practice practice.

Also next time use the iso of 400-800 and hold the shutter down for like 30 seconds "on a tripod"

[saravrose]

the composition in the second one is the best out of the three. I do agree about the tripod though. Essential if you want to shoot at night or in lowlight conditions.

[Nisey812]

Thanks for the reply:)...we actually did use a tripod...we had image stabilizer on as well while using the tripod...does that make any difference on how the picture comes out?

[blackcap]

You should actually turn off IS when using a tripod. Not sure why, but it actually makes the picture blurry if you leave it on, which is a bit counter-intuitive.

There seems to be a lot of pixelisation in the first two pics, did it come out of the camera like this?