First time shooting with new camera! C&C Please

Mom2Cohen · Dec 8, 2009

I know these are NOT great so please be gentle! I am new to all of this and just got my second dslr (a nikon d90) and I am trying to figure everything out!

If someone can please tell me why I get that green dot thing (I am sure this has a name) in the first picture, I would really appreciate it.

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nateMN · Dec 8, 2009

Mom2Cohen said:
If someone can please tell me why I get that green dot thing (I am sure this has a name) in the first picture, I would really appreciate it.

lens flare. caused by: shooting into the sunlight

Mom2Cohen · Dec 8, 2009

nateMN said:
Mom2Cohen said:

If someone can please tell me why I get that green dot thing (I am sure this has a name) in the first picture, I would really appreciate it.

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lens flare. caused by: shooting into the sunlight

Is there something I should be doing to avoid this?

Bitter Jeweler · Dec 8, 2009

Reminds me of a joke...

Doctor, it hurts when I go like this...

ruaslacker2 · Dec 8, 2009

Bitter Jeweler said:
Reminds me of a joke...

Doctor, it hurts when I go like this...

I think he is saying, don't shoot into the sun... :lol:

try shooting with the sun to your back.... from one Okie to another...:mrgreen:

bigtwinky · Dec 8, 2009

lens hood might help

Shockey · Dec 8, 2009

Just clone it out, make sure your lenses are clean.
Don't put the sun in the center of the frame, tuck it into a corner.

RancerDS · Dec 9, 2009

Even with the lens flares, they are very picturesque. I like them greatly. And how many Okies do we have on this forum anyway?

Mom2Cohen · Dec 9, 2009

RancerDS: My hubby works in Wagoner. We live outside of town but close! How crazy!!!

Mom2Cohen · Dec 9, 2009

bigtwinky said:
lens hood might help

ahhh....that is what that thing is for!

IgsEMT · Dec 9, 2009

make sure your lenses are clean.

why? dirty lenses = soft filters, save time in post processing

comasgirl · Dec 9, 2009

IgsEMT said:
make sure your lenses are clean.

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why? dirty lenses = soft filters, save time in post processing

LOVE IT!

RancerDS · Dec 12, 2009

Mom2Cohen said:
RancerDS: My hubby works in Wagoner. We live outside of town but close! How crazy!!!

There is work here in Wagoner?!? Hehehe. Yeah, that is pretty crazy. Would have thought anyone walking around with a camera would stand out here. Where did you happen to take these photos? And isn't it also crazy how green the grass was a few days ago?