First attempts w/my Nikon (3 pics)

Taralyn Romero · Dec 30, 2005

Well, I've finally moved up in the digital world and now have a Nikon D50! Unfortunately, the only thing I've really used up to this point are "point and shoot" cameras that did EVERYTHING for me... so, I feel like I'm starting from point one all over again - its very frustrating but its a challange I like.

These are some shots I took today. I'm amazed at how fun playing with the DOF is!!! I've never been able to do that before except in photo editing programs. So, thanks for looking and comments are welcome - like I said, I feel like I'm starting from the beginning all over again so any feedback is MUCH APPRECIATED.

mentos_007 · Dec 30, 2005

wow! the last one is the best! were they taken with a kit lens???

Taralyn Romero · Dec 30, 2005

Thanks Mentos

No, I didn't go with the kit lens when I bought the camera just because I wanted something with a lower aperature capability. So, I went with a 50mm - having so much fun with it. I don't think I've taken a picture yet above F1.8 hahaha!

skiboarder72 · Dec 30, 2005

:thumbup: congrats on the camera!

great shots:mrgreen:

JonK · Dec 30, 2005

These are great taralyn! I really like all of them.
great choice of lens to start out with. I'm sure it will be a major part of your kit for years to come.
Keep em coming!

Taralyn Romero · Dec 30, 2005

Thank you JonK - encouragement is always greatly appreciated!

*so far I'm very entertained with the 50mm...very.

JonMikal · Dec 30, 2005

great choice of camera and awesome shots.
looking forward to many more!

Taralyn Romero · Dec 30, 2005

Thank you JonMikal, its always nice to hear from you - I'm very happy with my camera choice and can't wait to get out there and get some REAL interesting shots! Planning on going snowboarding soon so maybe then I will have something more to show than some dead foliage. lol.

Alexandra · Dec 30, 2005

your dead foliage feels full of life!
Excellent shots, and congrats for the cam!

LaFoto · Dec 31, 2005

I really like that first photo here! Really much! VERY much.
All three of them are fascinating by their shallow DOF, but the first does stand out to me.
So you got yourself a prime lens?
Well... my husband (erm: my very own "Father Christmas") got the kit in the end when he bought (erm: brought) me the EOS 350D, so I still haven't got a 1.8/50mm lens, but who knows... eventually I might...

Taralyn Romero · Dec 31, 2005

Thanks Alexandra - if they seem full of life, its because the camera brings out such vibrant colors!

LaFoto - thanks for the comments! You must get a 1.8/50mm lens! It's quite addicting though, I must say. I can't seem to stop playing with mine. Unfortunately (or fortunately?) none of my pics have been above F1.8 yet! hahaha I'm just usin' and abusin' it!