I don't know enough about my camera yet to give details, but this was taken at 8:a.m. 2/22/04. Camera was on 5.0 and twilight mode. Sun was trying to break thru the fog with an ethereal effect.
Hi Neil, I'm so glad you wrote. I appreciate all that information. You're right - I need to get out more and "just do it." I live in the forest so I have lots of opportunities. My time, however, is another thing. Sometimes in the middle of the night if it's a full moon I'll go out and get some pics. Today I'm going up to 10,000 feet, a place called Mt. Abel, in Los Padres National Forest, to take some pics for my children's book. There's a big entanglement on it now due to an ex-webperson causing me trouble, so I'll just take my own pics. I have a graphics lady who is so talented, she layers the photos and some images (like deer) into different backgrounds, etc. It's so much fun - I'll learn... one of these days. Nice chatting with you. I'll try to remember to post if I get anything good today. You have a great day I hope - Bye for now. Robin
Hi Robin, thanks very much for you kind comment! You know, in the period of time i've been a memeber of usefilm i've received quite a few comments, but yours is one of the special ones and really touched me - thanks a million! I'm glad you like my work, and that of others here and i hope it might motivate you to take more, and look at more photos yourself. The trick in becoming a good photographer is to take more and more photos, train your eye to see that image, read lots about photography and of course discuss your questions etc with others who have a similar interest. Usefilm is great for that. So don't hesitate - get in there, take and post photos, take part in the forums etc. Most of all enjoy it, it's a great hobby :)
I'm sure you know by now more about your camera, but the "details" you mention are all included in the EXIF data that you should be able to look at on your computer. It shows shutter speed, aperture, focal length etc. This is of great importance to be able to correct any mistakes you might have made the next time. The automatic modes like your "Twilight" are a good starting point, but read what your camera did and then try some variations on that in one of the more manual modes. That way you are controlling the camera and not the other way around :) I use the mode "A" 90% of the time - this is where i determine the aperture and the depth of field, and the camera selects the shutter speed. The only drawback with this is if it's too slow then you would get camera shake, but i use a tripod most of the time so it's not a problem.
Hope this all helps to motivate you to continue with your photography.
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