New to photography

[Jessica Rabbit]

Hey there. Im really new to photography. I have a Canon A80 and I am just learning to use it.
Any constructive critisism would be wonderful. Thanks so much for viewing!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v517/ninja_ratty/frog.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v517/ninja_ratty/horse.jpg

[tommykjensen]

I think You are doing a great job of learning Your camera.

Nice shots, interesting angle on the second one.

[Jessica Rabbit]

Thank you very much :)

[Fer]

Welcome to the forums. I like both.

[RJSorensen]

The mind follows the eye . . . I think you will be fine. You seem to have an excellent start.

[Andy_T]

Jessica,

welcome to the forum & keep up the good work :lol:

Best regards,
Andy

PS: The perspective of that second shot looks a bit dangerous to me...

[freddycr]

good job...you're much more patient than I am !!

[CyberDyneSystems]

Great pcs,. and Welcome to the forum!

Cute frog!

The horse is very nice too,.I like the perspective/angle,.. you may want to try such a shot with fill flash as well some time. Otherwise it works well as silhouette.

[Jessica Rabbit]

I will have to learn what a fill flash is. Thank you!

[gramps]

I will have to learn what a fill flash is. Thank you!

what photo editing software are you using?

[Jessica Rabbit]

Adobe photoshop 7.
I know little about it but Im learning with simple online tutorials.

Do you knwo some good sites at all for learning how to tweak photographs?

[cactusclay]

I really like the first frog shot. What sort of frog is the second? Amazon Long necked? try a little fill flash on the second type shot when there is strong back light, unless of coarse you are looking for the silouett effect. You are doing very well for a beginer. I really liked your self portrait.

[gramps]

here is a site that has some thigs you can learn bit the one thing that will probally help the most is a book, try this author - Scott Kelby, he has written a very good book on Photoshop CS, he might have one on ver. 7

http://romeo-help4u.com/AA/tutorials/PS/

[Jessica Rabbit]

Thank you so much gramps! I really appreciate it!



LOL cactusclay.... The long neck is actually found native to the mountain range in british columbia. Thanks for reconizing! ;) Also thank you for the encouragement :)
I like the silourette, but to be honest, Its just how the picture turned out I liked the angel but didnt pay attention to using or not using a flash. Ill keep that as a reminder for next time :)

[gramps]

You can edit the photo tohave the flash effect. Check shadows/highlights in photoshop or in the help section look for flash fill, I'm not sure what ver.7 uses.

[Jessica Rabbit]

Thanks!!!

[stoneylonesome]

Well all I can say is you're of to a great start, looks like a short learning curve for you. Just keep in mind though you never stop learning in photography. :lol: :lol:

Here is Scotts site with some tutorials on it
http://www.adobe.com/products/tips/photoshop.html

and another couple
http://www.absolutecross.com/tutorials/photoshop/

http://www.pegaweb.com/tutorials/web-design-and-adobe-photoshop-tutorials.htm

[Jessica Rabbit]

THank you so much for those sites stoneylonesome!!!!

[JMAS]

Hi Jessica,

Sandy has put some fine links there for you.

I really like both shots. Specialy the composition on the one with the horse.

[TammieO]

You're off to a good start. Keep on shooting!

[sparker1]

Welcome, Jessica. First rule, be careful when shooting twigs, leaves and rocks. Those darn frogs will often jump right into the shot. LOL Good shot.

[RJSorensen]

Tammie thought you might need to see this thread as well. Watch out whom you let help you 'round here, lol.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=55736

[mr.photoguy]

wow, with this many answers..
next time I have a question, I will give it to a girl so she can ask it ... lol...

btw: nice frog ...I like how his/her eye is in good focus.