Nikon D40 Amateur Pics

Wolverine 250R · 11-11-2007, 12:21 PM

These pictures are from my fiancé's first shoot with an SLR. Her only prior experience was with a P&S making snapshots.

Full manual mode was used with the kit lens. I cropped/ played with color in first one, the others are resized only.

*Sorry for the lack of STi- I'm still in the market

BassOverflow · 11-14-2007, 07:28 AM

She's got a great eye. We are all trying to develop our technique, but when you start off with a good eye, you're already ahead! The rust shots in B&W would make a interesting shot of textures. Get her out there during better lighting ie early morning, evening. Those shots would be more interesting.

Zach STI · 11-14-2007, 11:52 AM

Nice shots, what setting was that shot on? I have a D40 as well.

Wolverine 250R · 11-14-2007, 12:49 PM

Thanks guys. I was impressed by how well she handled full manual controls. It was her first time and I only gave her a crash course on the light meter in the car ride down. I'm also glad she really enjoyed shooting.

Zach, each shot was with different settings on M mode. You can view the exif data by saving each pic to your computer then right click and hit 'Properties" then goto the 'Summary' tab at the top. Make sure 'advanced' is selected. The exif data shows all settings used. (I just found this out the other day)

**Parker** · 11-14-2007, 03:09 PM

the subject matter isn't very interesting but they do have some potential. Don't zoom in so close and maybe they'll pop a little more. I'd rather see some wall with the window rather than just the window...same with the rusted doors. make sense?

Wolverine 250R · 11-14-2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Parker

the subject matter isn't very interesting but they do have some potential. Don't zoom in so close and maybe they'll pop a little more. I'd rather see some wall with the window rather than just the window...same with the rusted doors. make sense?

Thanks man. Its especially boring subject matter for an STi forum. I had my 35mm SLR as well that day and it was interesting to see the difference between what each of us shot. The location was an abandoned coal building. She focused on the smaller out buildings while I went towards the huge main building and all the rusted metal around. I told her to focus on detail and I think she did a good job for her first time out. I can't wait to get my hands on the camera, but she told me "It's not yours!" when she bought. I'll have to wait till next weekend I guess!

11-11-2007, 12:21 PM	#1
Wolverine 250R Professional STI Driver Car: 05 WRB/Gold STi Fav Mod: Rally Armor Flaps Location: Northeast PA Posts: 403 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Nikon D40 Amateur Pics These pictures are from my fiancé's first shoot with an SLR. Her only prior experience was with a P&S making snapshots. Full manual mode was used with the kit lens. I cropped/ played with color in first one, the others are resized only. *Sorry for the lack of STi- I'm still in the market This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-14-2007, 07:28 AM	#2
BassOverflow Junior STI Driver Car: 05 STI Fav Mod: BPM GT TBE Location: Western NC Posts: 182 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Nikon D40 Amateur Pics She's got a great eye. We are all trying to develop our technique, but when you start off with a good eye, you're already ahead! The rust shots in B&W would make a interesting shot of textures. Get her out there during better lighting ie early morning, evening. Those shots would be more interesting.

11-14-2007, 11:52 AM	#3
Zach STI Spec C Club Car: 2006 STi Fav Mod: Protune Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,094 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Nikon D40 Amateur Pics Nice shots, what setting was that shot on? I have a D40 as well.

11-14-2007, 12:49 PM	#4
Wolverine 250R Professional STI Driver Car: 05 WRB/Gold STi Fav Mod: Rally Armor Flaps Location: Northeast PA Posts: 403 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Nikon D40 Amateur Pics Thanks guys. I was impressed by how well she handled full manual controls. It was her first time and I only gave her a crash course on the light meter in the car ride down. I'm also glad she really enjoyed shooting. Zach, each shot was with different settings on M mode. You can view the exif data by saving each pic to your computer then right click and hit 'Properties" then goto the 'Summary' tab at the top. Make sure 'advanced' is selected. The exif data shows all settings used. (I just found this out the other day)

11-14-2007, 03:09 PM	#5
Parker Photography Mod Car: 06 SGM STI Location: San Diego Posts: 3,024 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Nikon D40 Amateur Pics the subject matter isn't very interesting but they do have some potential. Don't zoom in so close and maybe they'll pop a little more. I'd rather see some wall with the window rather than just the window...same with the rusted doors. make sense?