PDA

View Full Version : Newbie here! Some photos, too.


augustmelody
16th of October 2008 (Thu), 20:48
Hello everyone! I am fairly new to this world of photography, but I sure am learning fast. I have been interested for years but was limited by my poor quality digital P&S (Erm.. PoS?) and my too expensive to use Minolta 35mm SLR. I finally broke down June of 2007 and bought my first DSLR and a couple of lenses. I was hooked!

I am now beginning to take my photography more seriously, and after landing a part time job shooting promo photos for musical groups and CD covers, I am starting to think of ways to turn this hobby into a profession someday down the road. I have a long way to go, but I have enjoyed the journey thus far.

As of this past summer, I live in the beautiful state of Maine. For fun, I mostly photograph nature, wildlife, landscapes, water and boats, and horses. I use my Canon Digital Rebel XT with an 18-55 and a 75-300 lens.

Here are just a few of my shots - critique away! I'd love some opinions and advice.

The first two are older shots from my more novice days of photography. Hopefully I have improved since then ;) Also, I apologize for the watermark in the first, the site I uploaded it to did that and now I don't know where on my computer the original is.

http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com/pictures/files/1/8/2/4/4/MELODY1.JPG

http://a891.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/84/l_f4d3f8236accec3946f5e4b6a44a20aa.jpg

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk96/equiphoto/Egret.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/2849779428_bd7f6191b6.jpg?v=0


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/2923105122_b4025b0501.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3063/2923106078_2c6a477c91.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/2922266791_db98a33dfa.jpg?v=0

jgrussell
16th of October 2008 (Thu), 22:25
You have some truly beautiful images there. I particularly like 4, 5 and 7. Well done!

augustmelody
16th of October 2008 (Thu), 22:40
Thank you! That comment is much appreciated.

Woolburr
16th of October 2008 (Thu), 23:01
Welcome to POTN...guard your wallet and your credit cards well...#4 and #7 are very nice.

FocalPrincess
16th of October 2008 (Thu), 23:11
Nice shots....and you've certainly got a beautiful landscape to work with. Maine is one of my favorite places. Too bad I haven't been able to vacation there for the last 14 years. :(

cfpackerfan
16th of October 2008 (Thu), 23:21
Welcome to POTN! Your shots are lovely! I look forward to seeing more of your work. :D

Sam_M
16th of October 2008 (Thu), 23:46
Glad to see that you joined! That was really fast lol. Nice pictures BTW.

augustmelody
17th of October 2008 (Fri), 10:34
Thanks everybody! I appreciate it. I'm planning to shoot some "fun" shots today and I'll post those for a critique.

::John::
17th of October 2008 (Fri), 13:25
Welcome 'newby' :)

That is a great start you have made with those pictures. Well done.

gary88
17th of October 2008 (Fri), 14:08
Welcome to POTN!

masayako
18th of October 2008 (Sat), 19:04
Welcome. Nice shots.