Last week I had the opportunity to spend an hour learning a bit (very very small bit) more about our DSLR camera. We have had it for almost two years and I really (with shame) only use it as a point and shoot. In that short hour (I was sure it was only 15 minutes) I learned a few tips and tricks. Not enough to even make me dangerous but enough that I want to know more. I want to experiment, I want to create. The other people in the room felt the same way so there should be another seminar in a couple of weeks. The photographer that is conducting these workshops (free for our employees) LOVES sharing his knowledge and has suggested a Photo Club. That I would definitely join. So here are a couple of attempts with this new knowledge and you will see I am not doing so well.
Taken with manual settings
Similar shot now with the camera doing the work *sighs*
This was where I was glad I brought my camera on the walk (yes I know Jill " never leave home without it "), but I am just not wired that way ....yet.
When I arrived at the meeting spot I drove past the city hall, several months ago an artist was commissioned to paint the trees (non-toxic paint). This was the artist's way to raise awareness of the deforestation in so many countries around the world. This was done in March and "no trees were or will be harmed in the process". I was thrilled to see that the blue is still there and now in full leaf it looks pretty spectacular.
Yes I believe these were done with automatic settings.
Looking forward to learning more.
Don't put undo stress on yourself when it comes to manual settings. Don't go fully manual at first, try out Aperture and Shutter priority for instance and look at the settings that were used for the shots you like. Actually any of the pre-sets (even fully automatic) can teach you because the settings are available for you to view.
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