Learning, Please Critique

[ssgibby]

I am trying to learn how to use this camera, these are my best macro shots I have done thus far. I think the camera/myself could do much better. I cant seem to get the coloring right. comments/criticisms appreciated.

http://stgsjg.no-ip.com/reeftank/Pictures-Inhabitants/2003-20-09-Mushroom.JPG

http://stgsjg.no-ip.com/reeftank/Pictures-Inhabitants/2003-20-09-BlueLeg.JPG

Thanks Again,
Scott

[Fiji Live Rock]

not bad...but I would highly suggest getting a photo editor so you can decrease the file sizes!

Those pics are HUGE in file size. I have broadband and they loaded REALLY slow for me which NEVER happens unless something is HUGE or the server where it it located is SLOW. :) :lol:

[Fishmonger]

Nice pics what cam are you using ?

[ssgibby]

Fiji The pics are not too large, they are coming off my home server.. I really need to update my DSL service. Been using the 30$ sbc/dsl, It just not cutting it.

Fishmonger, its a Nikon 5700

Thanks For The Comments Guys :D

Scott

[Fishmonger]

I'm really lookin into investing into a better camera, mines a 2 MP fuji a200, what are the specs on you're camera, any ideas on a good camera in the 300-400 $ range ?

[Fiji Live Rock]

Try adjusting your white balance.

Make sure, to adjust it properly....you use something that is pure white in the lighting conditions where you are taking your photos.

-or-

Just adjust it until the viewfinder's color matches your eye's color the most.

That should help with your color. Also, when ever possible, use the flash. It helps. You can always turn the power back on the flash of higher line cameras (yours too of course) so you don't over power your subject with too much light too close. You can also cover your flash with filters to lower the light even more or to remove certain polarizations of the flash's light.

Hope that helps some...the only way to really learn how to use a camera is to take it...use it like all hell and just experiment!

That is the beauty of Digital...no film processing! :mrgreen: :wink:

[Fishmonger]

I play around with my white balance alot i'm still not that happy wiht the quality, i have a awesome nikon camera that i spent like 1500 on ( through and insurance claim ) it takes amazing pics andmy digital can't seem to touch it, also it has no optical zoom and i really regret skimping on that for my digital camera.... aw well

[Fiji Live Rock]

What is the Mega Pixels on your Dig.?

[Fishmonger]

Mine is only 2.0 :(

[ssgibby]

5.something thanks for the input guys, I am going to dig into the manual a little more tonight.

Thanks Again,
Scott

[nanoman123]

your a better photographer than me. thats a great shot of the hermit :)

[ssgibby]

Nanoman,
Thanks!

[nanoman123]

no problem :)

[Fishmonger]

That hermit shot is awesome, when i try to take pictures like that they never turn out with my digital, so i'm not sure if its me or the fact that i only have a cheaper 2.0 model

[Anonymous]

Thanks,
Its clear, I just wish I could get the color better... ill keep trying :)