I've had my camera a week

[mrs singlecoil]

You're never too old to learn. Bought first decent camera and my husband is teaching me the computer stuff -he's very patient! Haven't taken that many pics yet thought this one wasn't too bad. Any comments would be helpful.




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[mrs singlecoil]

rottie102 said:

Hi,

one thing I would recommend is to try some post processing. Taking a photo is just a first part, PP can make it much better.

You don't have to spend any money to start with, freeware Picassa is very good for amateur shooting.

Thanks.I did crop it and darkened it very slightly in Photoscape. I think I need to retake the shot not a problem as the busts -there are two- are just around the corner from where I live. I also think I should use a shorter lens? as I don't have room to go back very far.

[mrs singlecoil]

Lambochick said:

Working in IT I love playing around with computers, and I've learnt so much more by experimenting with my own pictures in Photoshop. Your image looks fairly flat as posted, but a couple of minutes in post processing can make quite a difference.

A lot of photo purists will try and insist that you should get it right in camera. It's a noble aim, but I don't think I have seen a digital image straight out of camera that couldn't benefit from a little bit of tweaking.

See what you think.

I think it looks great, thanks. How did you do it? I am a beginner at all this - including posting on forums! So thanks also for everyones tips.

[mrs singlecoil]

Thanks for more info everyone. I have Photoscape and am learning how to use that. I’m only on the basics at the moment but very keen to get better. Will suss out the local classes.