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    DSLR Exposure Challenge

    I found this and thought some others might find it fun and maybe even helpful. The challenge is 6 different ways to take the shot and how you set your camera to achieve the things its asking you for each shot. So just getting proper exposure, blurring subject, all in focus, stopping movement...
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    Northerners look to the sky tonight

    I have snow falling so unlikely to see much but maybe some you others may get to see some lights tonight Northern lights to dance across much of Canada tonight - News - MSN CA
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    Snaphappy's 2014 project 365

    Almost a full year playing and learning with my first DSLR so will give this project a try to see if I can continue to learn and grow. Day #1
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    Nikon 12-24mm F4

    I've looked but can't find much about this lens here. I've done lots of searching online but wondering if any of you use this lens and whether you'd recommend it. I know it's older and there are other newer choices. I would really like a tokina 11-16 but wonder if I'd use it as much with the...
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    exploring

    I realize my photo is a bit flat for lighting. I can't get my flash info to show so not sure if I used my flash but if I did I had it turned down to -3 because it was such heavy foliage on the hike that I was afraid of seeing the flash in the darkness. Is the log behind his head too...
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    Aurora help needed

    So I moved out of "P" and have been trying to figure "M". My biggest frustration is that I look at my screen after a shot and it looks great. I can see foreground and everything looks good so I make small adjustments thinking I've got it right but then come in and look on my computer and my...
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    Help with birds

    I was so excited to get home and have a look at my shots of 2 osprey pairs today but my results weren't great. I'm not sure where I went wrong and am looking for help. If I was way off in my setting choices I'd appreciate any critical opinions so I can learn and try again. I'm trying the...
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    Aurora

    Last night/Early this morning (all hand held) First 2 were with my 35mm 1.8G 12:48:50am ISO200 35mm f1.8 4secs ​ 12:51:52AM ISO200 35mm f1.8 4secs
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    Need help choosing

    For my photography course I have an assignment on "presentation" so presenting an image in a pleasing way showing some of the things we've learned. Since I don't have photoshop I'll be using the kids construction paper for keystroke :) I have these in 5x7 but can't decide which to present...
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    Aurora I finally captured it!

    Finally I was able to capture them. I was completely unprepared but so excited that I did it!! It wasn't even a very good night tonight so I CAN'T wait til a good show! These last 2 were bits of a huge streak straight above me that went all the way from east to west I was using my...
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    So would you

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    Let's horse around

    I didn't want to clutter up Pierro's thread so thought maybe we could start a new thread and all add our favourite equine photos I took this today and it makes me smile. I called Shylo's name and glad I had the camera all set and ready. It's pretty bad when even the horses groan when they see...
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    Lens cleaning cloth

    Well I looked through other posts and couldn't find an answer so I'll just ask my newbie question. I found my lens cleaning cloth has been leaving streaks on my lens. It's the perfect size to pack with me when I'm out and I'm constantly getting snow on my lens so it gets used alot. I have...
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    Tripod opinion

    Found an ad locally and wondering if it's a good choice to start out with. Selling this professional tripod from Manfrotto of Italy. Included are a 190PRO tripod and an 804RC2 3-way head with 1 quick release mount for the camera. Everything is like new. This is a really solid tripod unit...
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    Brain freeze- Snaphappy playing & learning

    I am a complete amateur. I take photos because I enjoy it and for no other reason. I'm here to learn how to capture lifes moments better and just improve my skills. I enjoy seeing everyones photos from all over the world and learning from all the comments. I'm not looking to be a...
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    Woohoo! got my first Nikon

    Haven't got to manual reading yet as I just got it so I have alot of reading and playing to do :) When I got home today the sun was just setting and everything had that lovely glow so I hurriedly grabbed my new camera. By the time I wrangled the box and gates the light had passed but I got a...
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    New and considering lenses

    I've been playing with taking pictures for awhile and I'm ready to get in a bit deeper :) At the moment I have a Sony A230 with the 18-55mm lens it came with and for the quick grab point and shoot I have my faithful old Sony H9. I was considering buying new lenses for my Sony A but I've never...
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