newbie needs help with these shots

[LaFoto]

Thanks a lot. Very nice!

 

[Warhawk]

what is a focus sheet and how do you use it sorry for my ignorance

this website will be helpful

http://www.scribd.com/doc/266756/Camera-Focus-Test-Chart

 

[Socrates]

Thank-you for the compliment. This is a place that I could spend days shooting at, and one of my favorite places to go for a little "personal" time when I am needing a little one on one with the "big man" above. Its St Joseph's Oratory in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Its a huge place and a photographer's dream to shoot.

That shot I first posted is just past the main entrance.

Here are a couple more links that can be used as examples of what I meant. On the day I took these pics, I decided to limit myself to only using the Sigma 10-20mm lens on my Nikon D200.

ISO 800, SS 1/5th, F/4 aperture
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2147/2335055501_5e10e2cc7e_b.jpg

ISO 800, SS 1/5th, F/4 aperture
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2404/2335890644_61567261e5.jpg

I figure that if you can get a clear motion-blur-free shot without a flash in this place, your technique is good.

Edit: Added some info on the top of each pic and removed pics, replaced with 2 links instead of 4 pics.

I'm impressed with your abilities AND the subject matter!