First Shots w/the Nikon D3100 - Critiques Needed

[M0nk3y]

Hey Guys.

These are the first shots I took with my D3100. I'm starting to get use to it. I just gotta keep on taking shots.

Let me know how these are, thanks

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5018/5492816701_2ef44fdf49_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5297/5492816371_7aa75650e3_b.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/DSC_0010.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/DSC_0012.jpg

[C Withers Media]

1 is crispy and looks great.

2 lacks focus

3 and 4....meh.

[M0nk3y]

1 is crispy and looks great.

2 lacks focus

3 and 4....meh.

3 and 4 were just spare of the moment when I was in the garage. I don't like them...but just posted them for giggles.

[gr330zhp]

I like number 1!

How are you liking the D3100 Kyle?? I've just been practicing by taking lots and lots of shots of random things with mine

[danewilson77]

I like them all. That's it from me.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I like one. Three is actually kind of neat. I like it. But I am looking at these with an untrained eye. For critique purposes, just ignore me.

[M0nk3y]

I like number 1!

How are you liking the D3100 Kyle?? I've just been practicing by taking lots and lots of shots of random things with mine

It just started shooting with it today. I'm going to wait for it to get sunny tomorrow and head to the metroparks and town center and snap some shots. It's relatively easy from what it's taking. It takes time learning shutter speed and all, but over all I'm impressed.

How's yours going?

[ryankokesh]

I really like 3 & 4. I've always enjoyed playing with light (this (http://www.ryankokesh.com/ryan/school/photo/Photo2%20-%20Light/b&w.jpg) is my favorite so far). Maybe try something like 3 with a longer exposer and a different reflection? Moon or something? I dunno... I'm no pro :) Looks like you're catching on quickly though!

[M0nk3y]

I played around with the First Image in Picasa 3 (Since it's free and I want to see how I do at minor editing).

Opinions?

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/DSC_0003-1.jpg?t=1299128883

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I still like it. I also like the fact that it looks like Alfred E. Newman is near the burner. :biggrin

[ryankokesh]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_d4law24liE4/TQxIMzmnRdI/AAAAAAAAFMY/nIoxLw6ZRoI/s1600/alfredneuman.gif

I don't see it...

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Look at the top of the burner. Look left and right. Looks like ears -- slightly. And then above the burner, it looks as though there is hair.

Or, maybe not. I might be tired. Haha.

[ryankokesh]

Still nothin... It's probably me though - I was always one of those people who could never see anything in those messed up 3d pictures. (Sailboat, what?!?!)

[C Withers Media]

I liked it better before the edit..... Too much contrast now and the detail in your blacks is gone.

[M0nk3y]

Gotcha. Will note that.

On the otherhand. I took my first try at a high ISO shot (3200).

Yes, no? (I realize the background isn't promising)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5493199919_8f74c9d18b_b.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Man. I wish I knew if I was supposed to like this or not. Haha. It looks good to me, though. Keep up the good work, Kyle. Keep shooting like crazy.

[danewilson77]

I still like it. I also like the fact that it looks like Alfred E. Newman is near the burner. :biggrin

:rofl....I notice that now...

[danewilson77]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_d4law24liE4/TQxIMzmnRdI/AAAAAAAAFMY/nIoxLw6ZRoI/s1600/alfredneuman.gif

I don't see it...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Funny/5492816701_2ef44fdf49_b-1.jpg

[ryankokesh]

oooooooooooh.... I think I might see it. Is he like peeking out?

[danewilson77]

oooooooooooh.... I think I might see it. Is he like peeking out?

Yes...that crease would be going right across his eyes.

[ryankokesh]

thanks for the help, dane! lol

sorry for deteriorating your thread, kyle :)

[M0nk3y]

No Worries :D

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/DSC_0049.jpg?t=1299199668

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/DSC_0010-1.jpg?t=1299199725

[danewilson77]

You're going to end up making me buy a damn camera. As if my month hasn't been expensive enough.

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[M0nk3y]

You're going to end up making me buy a damn camera. As if my month hasn't been expensive enough.

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:rofl

Don't get into this thread.

Butttt, it's still on sale

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/product.jsp?productId=prod2090591&selectedTab=allProducts

Do It!

Well worth the money

[danewilson77]

That's a sweet price.....

[M0nk3y]

All my dog does is sleep

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/DSC_0076.jpg?t=1299213273

[gr330zhp]

It just started shooting with it today. I'm going to wait for it to get sunny tomorrow and head to the metroparks and town center and snap some shots. It's relatively easy from what it's taking. It takes time learning shutter speed and all, but over all I'm impressed.

How's yours going?

I know what ya mean. I just need time to play with it

So far this has been my best shot. I took this right across from Rockfeller Center Christmas night
http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/cruisineuro/DSC_0068.jpg

[M0nk3y]

Wow, that's really nice.

Were you using a Tri-Pod?

[az3579]

:rofl

Don't get into this thread.

Butttt, it's still on sale

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/product.jsp?productId=prod2090591&selectedTab=allProducts

Do It!

Well worth the money


I'm seeing all kinds of D3100's for sale on eBay for around the same price as the Sam's Club "sale".

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574947307&toolid=10001&campid=5336776893&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%2F%3F_from%3DR40%2 6_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3Dnikon%2Bd3100 %26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories

[M0nk3y]

I'm seeing all kinds of D3100's for sale on eBay for around the same price as the Sam's Club "sale".

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574947307&toolid=10001&campid=5336776893&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%2F%3F_from%3DR40%2 6_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3Dnikon%2Bd3100 %26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories

I guess, everywhere local is $600+

I went local just because I could get a warranty through it as well. It just makes life easier IMO

[gr330zhp]

Wow, that's really nice.

Were you using a Tri-Pod?

No I was almost lying on the ground