Hello, from Oklahoma

New member here. I have recently jumped back into photography for fun and thought I might settle here as my internet home. Years ago I had a Nikon D50 and really had fun with it. Out of the several thousand photos that I snapped there were several that I felt were good.

Recently I was gifted a Nikon D7100, which is a lot of camera. Not satisfied with "several" good photos, I have taken it upon myself to learn the basics of good photography. Anyway, be gentle. Im here to learn and contribute as I can.

Having worked an off schedule I was lucky enough to get the day off. So I grabbed the camera and headed down to the river. Knowing that it was mid-day, I wasn't hoping for amazing pictures. I really went with the intent of learning more about ISO, exposure compensation and white balance. I am attaching a photo that I thought would be interesting but since I was shooting up the river the lines just don't look aesthetically pleasing to me. I liked the tree, the V and thought that framing the power plant would make for a good photo. I don't think it did. Feel free to edit and I have the raw if anyone wants it.

Hi and welcome to nikonites! This is a great place to learn. I'm learning new stuff everyday here! Lol
As far as the photo goes, I think leveling the horizon would help. But there are members here can be a lot better help than I can for giving pointers.

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The shot is nice it just needed a little post processing.

tr669k said:

Recently I was gifted a Nikon D7100, which is a lot of camera. Not satisfied with "several" good photos, I have taken it upon myself to learn the basics of good photography. Anyway, be gentle. Im here to learn and contribute as I can.

Having worked an off schedule I was lucky enough to get the day off. So I grabbed the camera and headed down to the river. Knowing that it was mid-day, I wasn't hoping for amazing pictures. I really went with the intent of learning more about ISO, exposure compensation and white balance. I am attaching a photo that I thought would be interesting but since I was shooting up the river the lines just don't look aesthetically pleasing to me. I liked the tree, the V and thought that framing the power plant would make for a good photo. I don't think it did. Feel free to edit and I have the raw if anyone wants it.

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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new Nikon . . . what a wonderful gift!

You had the right idea . . . all you need is a little post processing
Happy shooting!

hello and welcome to the forum

Welcome to Nikonites!

Pat in NH

Bill16 said:

Hi and welcome to nikonites! This is a great place to learn. I'm learning new stuff everyday here! Lol
As far as the photo goes, I think leveling the horizon would help. But there are members here can be a lot better help than I can for giving pointers.

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I agree - level the horizon!

Welcome !

Hello from So CA

BTW, is that a power generator plant or some kind of manufacturing plant? I swear I've seen a plant just like that here in SO CA. LOL

Welcome to nikonites.com.

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Welcome to Nikonites.com
Yes the D7100 is a great camera, you'll love it.
Also learn a lot here from the members.

Thanks everyone! Im often very selective of the forums I join but I like the feel of this one.

@teague: Yes, its a power plant. It belongs to AEP. Could be the same people own/run both.

And thanks for the edits. I would be interested in the specifics of each if thats something okay to ask.

Welcome! This is a great place. I've been here just a few short weeks and have learned a LOT!

I agree on the edits. I see edits posted but it would be nice to know what edits are added. I play around with my pics but never know what changes I need to make, haven't really developed that eye yet. Anyway, welcome to the forum! Totally jealous that you got the best as a gift. I bought my very first DSLR and it was entry level D3100, probably will be my only. Have fun with the new toy!

tr669k said:

Thanks everyone! Im often very selective of the forums I join but I like the feel of this one.

@teague: Yes, its a power plant. It belongs to AEP. Could be the same people own/run both.

And thanks for the edits. I would be interested in the specifics of each if thats something okay to ask.

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That is why we do it is so that we can help other learn hopefully. Mine I straightened it first. Then adjusted the brightness and contrast and raised the shadow level a bit and sharpened it a little more and last but not least I cropped a little off the top. Mainly just blue shy, KI left the clouds that were there because I liked the look they gave the picture.