outdoor photography

[bamajvc]

I am pretty new still to the photography with something other than a point and shoot. I recently bought a nikon d80. What would be a good lens to buy for it to use for outdoor photography. I like to walk through tow woods and try to snap nature pics. Today I came across a couple otters playing a beaverdam pond on our land. The lens I had just did not seem to do a good job, or maybe it was just me :-( Anyways any input would be appreciated.

 

[table1349]

I am pretty new still to the photography with something other than a point and shoot. I recently bought a nikon d80. What would be a good lens to buy for it to use for outdoor photography. I like to walk through tow woods and try to snap nature pics. Today I came across a couple otters playing a beaverdam pond on our land. The lens I had just did not seem to do a good job, or maybe it was just me :-( Anyways any input would be appreciated.

With out an idea of what was wrong with the photos or a couple of the photos to look at, I am going to say it is probably you. Cameras don't make pictures, photographers make pictures. Cameras record what they are told to. A good book to probably start with would be Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson. http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Understanding-Exposure/Bryan-Peterson/e/9780817463007

Once you have an understanding of the components of photography then you will start to understand the limitations of the equipment.

 

[artreuo]

Well what are you looking for? Are you looking for a large zoom lens?