input please

[nyamy]

I'm very new, so trying to learn slowly
was trying to figure out how to get a decent exposure while shooting on manual.
wasn't overly concerned with composition, as my model was less than cooperative.
I used an aperature of 5.6 and adjusted shutter speed until the camera was showing a good exposure (on that -2---------0----------+2 thing (sorry for the ignorance, I'm a sloow learner)
middle of the day (say around 3?) and we were in the shade.

constructive criticism greatly appreciated
thanks!

 

[Copacetic]

While I can't be of much assistance on the main point, you want to enclose the link to the image in [img][/img] tags to embed it in your post.

 

[nyamy]

thanks copacetic

 

[tirediron]

I would say that you suceeded; your subject is sharply focused, and while her hat is slightly brighter than would be ideal, her face is perfectly exposed, and the background is nicely out of focus.

 

[nyamy]

thanks for your input tirediron
so I'm on the right track, can't wait to get out with the camera this am
this is very addictive

 

[livingandart]

I definitely love the depth of field on this. I also like how you framed it (having the subject at the far left). The only thing I might change is that there appears to be a boulder of some kind in the back ground that appears near the rim of her cap. If that wasn't there, I think she might pop out of the picture even more? Just a thought. Otherwise, wonderful job!