First day with SX40

Love this camera!

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Nice shot. I considered this camera awhile back. Looks like its working out good for you.

Thank you. I've been shooting for years but I'm still a noob

That is indeed a very nice image Joe.
I have it's predecessor the SX10IS and it takes wonderful images too.
With images like this one in mind, you might want to turn the light a little more in your favor to really light up the beauty of the head of ducks like these. Otherwise, you can just go shift the duck to your liking -

CamFan01 wrote in post #14074829
That is indeed a very nice image Joe.
I have it's predecessor the SX10IS and it takes wonderful images too.
With images like this one in mind, you might want to turn the light a little more in your favor to really light up the beauty of the head of ducks like these. Otherwise, you can just go shift the duck to your liking -

Thanks. I tried getting a better angle but was afraid they would take off. I moved about a foot closer and they got in the water and floated off.

Nice start with the new camera Joe! Congrats. I echo what Steve said, great advice there. Have fun and keep shooting.