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  1. J

    no time this week.

    wasnt able to do last weeks challenge. had to PP my first senior pic shoot. what a job! we will find out tommorrow if shes satisfied.
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    50mm lens

    i have decided to go with the 50mm lens for my first prime lens. i will let you know when it comes in.
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    Busy week.

    havent had much time for photos last week and this week. Wife and i are getting ready for our 25th wedding anniverary party. So here is a photo of us 25 yrs ago.
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    first wedding.

    was able to do my first wedding last week. took a few days to pp. got some great shots and some bad. got great comments for being my first time. also got some helpfull tips from local photographers on my lighting. otherwise i learned a lot of what to do next time and what not to do.
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    flash needed

    ok! Im on a budget right now. what flash would be average for a wedding that is going to be in a community center. the bride isnt too concerned,bot i want to have at least a good bounce flash. or am i good to get the sb400 to start with.
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    thanks.

    I have been on here for only a little while. From this sight i have learned to take different photos due to the weekly challenge. thats why you see some pictures show up after the challenge. I have learned great techniques by reading other posts. Got good and bad reviews on the pictures i put on...
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    HDR program

    i downloaded a free trial of an HDR program. was pretty impressed. cant show pics till i buy it. Gonna have to save up the money.
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    missed the sunset challenge. but heres acouple shots.

    these shots i had to go up high to take.have a lot of hills in my area of the world. The pun behind it is that i had to drive up Sunset Drive to get there. PICTURES ARE IN MY GALLERY.
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    candid shot

    i always like the candid shots. went to my family reunion on sunday and i had to use my 55-200 lense all day. if i used the 18-55 they would run away. here is my first pic. pros- cons. ISO-100 speed-1/125 f/5.6
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    two pics

    when i took this shot i didnt realize that i had auto ISO on. when i shot the picture i didnt have time to check things. but i feel it came out great any way. Exposure Aperture: F/5.6 Shutter Speed: 1/500s Exposure Mode: Manual Exposure Comp.: 0EV Exposure Tuning: Metering: Spot ISO...
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    intro

    i should have introduced myself before i jumped in. ihad a full auto canon before my new d3100. took thousands of pics. but one day went to the beach and the ocean decided to kill my camera. have only been able to afford a compact for a few yrs. i have been a mailman for last 18 yrs so i have a...
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    lenses

    want to get another lense. i have the 18-55 and 55-200. should i trade in both and get a 18-270. 0r keep both and add a 50mm to the lot. i want an indoor lense for parties and weddings,but also want the 18-270 for the on the go lense. or will the 18-270 work for me overall.
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    project 365 by newbie!!

    here are the rest of my B&W flowers i took this morning.
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    D3100 commercial

    removed post found answer.
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    macro tip i learned by trial and error.

    was testing the macro setting on my camera today. wasnt getting qaulity pics with it set to this mode. when i do most of my shots i use the manual mode. so i adjusted the speed to 200 and f/16 metering to spot and af to dynamic. what a difference. got some great shots. planning to get macro...
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    new d3100 user

    after looking at reviews of different cameras i chose the d3100. i havent put it down since i got it. trying different things and tricks. so far i am enjoying it.
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