First day out with my first dslr

[AnthonyB]

Ive done a bit of photography before but this is the first dslr ive had, its the evolt 410 for anyone who was wondering, all shots are with the 14-42mm, i also have the 40-150 bit i like the wide angle shots , theres a few issues i was wondering how i would solve on specific pics

i took these from out summer home and the roof of my office lol, overall i was pretty pleased with the camera and how they turned out, but il be picking up a macro lens VERY soon

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2( i was having trouble getting the field to brighten up while not having the sky wash out if that makes sense lol )

3( same issue as number 2 )

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7 ( basically the same problem i was having with 2/3 juse reverse lol)

8 (it was hard to make the crab the exact focal point from a low angle, any tips ?)

9 (not great colour i just liked the picture )

 

[AnthonyB]

anybody ?

 

[grantjames]

Number 4 is great. Love how blue the sky is!

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

Do some searching on composition. Nice first try but try to pay attention to clutter in backgrounds( power lines etc), cutting off subjects at that frame edge and tilting horizon lines.

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

Also, I think the last one had the most potential if composed a little more so the house is at an intersecting third line and better color/exposure.

 

[AnthonyB]

thanks guys, the skylines here are never straight lol, its a pretty hilly place
thats what im having trouble with is getting the proper exposure, i can never seem to keep the clouds and the blue sky nice and crisp without losing detail on the ground, im obvousily an amateur i don't know the correct terms lol

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

Look up "bracketing" and HDR. The scene has too wide of a range for a single exposure. You can also use neutral density filters to lower the sky brightness to better balance with the grounds exposure.

 

[jackiejay]

love 5 and 6 and the last one