New, new, new. First shots.

Ruining · Feb 20, 2006

Okay. I'm so brand new to this that it's not really funny. This is one of the first shots I took with my new camera. I should say, my first camera. Don't rip me apart just yet, I'll move up to that. I've never taken classes and this really is my first camera, but it's a hobby I've always thought I would love. Lots of learning to do. (Is that enough with the disclamers?)

This was a shot a week or so ago. I feel I'm using the wrong film and I'm just having these processed at a 1 hour place and put onto cd to kind of get my bearings. Is there a better way? I would love to turn my spare bedroom into a darkroom, but the only thing I know about those is that they are dark.

So here is what I'm coming up with. Terrible? Where do I go from here?

Thanks in advance.

And, my wife busy holding back our killer Am Staff mix!

Alexandra · Feb 21, 2006

I really love the first one! very cool darkness and colors... love the fog too

Welcome to TPF!

aprilraven · Feb 21, 2006

i like the first one, very foggy and soft... cool shot...good beginning...

the dog is beautiful... and has very intellegent eyes...

i think you did a great job... welcome to tpf...

Ruining · Feb 21, 2006

Thanks for the comments, ladies. I'm looking foreward to learning so much from everyone here. This board has some wonderful talent!

Calliope · Feb 21, 2006

I really like the first one - I love the fog! Very nice beginning shot! :thumbup:

JonMikal · Feb 21, 2006

love the first! i would crop out about 2/3 of the forground.

welcome to TPF!

Chiller · Feb 21, 2006

The first shot is cool. Your off to a good start. Your taking pictures and posting them. Good lookin pooch too.
Welcome to the forum. !!!

Ruining · Feb 22, 2006

Thanks again for the comments. I actually just figured I would get a bunch of, "that's too grainy... looks too nasty" stuff. Even if that would be accurate, thanks for the encouragement. I know I've got a LONG ways to go.

JonMikal. I'll crop it and see how it goes. Thanks for the input.

Viajero · Feb 22, 2006

Well, you certainly have the eye for photography it seems. The first picture really shows that you are off to a great great start. Although, the first picture could have been a little lighter, in a sense. Keep your pictures coming, I will be anticipating them.

Ruining · Feb 23, 2006

Viajero said:
Well, you certainly have the eye for photography it seems. The first picture really shows that you are off to a great great start. Although, the first picture could have been a little lighter, in a sense. Keep your pictures coming, I will be anticipating them.

How would I get the photo lighter with the light coming from behind the scene? Is it possible? Just wondering if there is something else I could do next time. Like I said, noobie!

And, thanks!