New here with first photo...

[Deanuk]

My name is Dean I am 20 today and got my first camera, A sony a200 and wanted to join some forums to see what I could do... here is my first attempt tell me what you guys think please.

 

[RyanMillerPhoto]

Hi Deanuk,

I can see your attempt here. Lots of potential with this shot. I have to ask a question. Did you snap this while the car was moving? A basic rule, unless you have TONS of light to work with and a very fast shutter speed, never throw away a potentially awesome shot by not taking the time to get out of the car, and find a way to keep the camera from moving. Maybe rest the camera on the hood of the car or the like.

I know this is your first camera, just some quick advise.. try to take the time to take the shot rather than just taking it "now". Peace!

 

[Deanuk]

I couldn't get out of the car I was, on the motorway and there was now hardshoulder to pull up on, if you see on the bottom of the photo.

 

[ChickenFriedRyce]

The vignette is kind of overkill for the image. But it was a good attempt!

I have the same camera and I'll say good choice!
If you don't know a lot about photography, keep the camera in Auto mode and pay attention to the settings it chooses. Alway splay around with your camera. You'll learn a lot about how it functions and handles.