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Old 08-04-06, 15:38
Frank Peeters Frank Peeters is offline  
 
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Location: S/E Mich. near Lake St Clair
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Thanks for visiting my webpage. The picture's on the website were taken with a Sony Mavica. I have a lot to learn about lighting and exposure etc. etc.

I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to composition, the use of filters, or other available hardware. Especially the editing programs.

This is what I hope to gain from this forum, some knowledge. I also plan to find a class in our local Adult Ed. system. Hopefuly there's one being offered.

While I'm writing this post I might as well get started. As I mentioned earlier I'm now using a Nikon D50. What would be the recommended settings for a novice to use. Full auto, aperture priority, shutter priority, suggestions please? I will be shooting outside so does ISO come into play? how and why? What about filters? This inquiring mind needs to know

What I have planned to do, to get a feel for how my lenses will perform, is to shoot pictures of a duck decoy on a football field. Starting at the 25 yard line and moving the duck decoy away from me in 5yd increments. At least this way I'll get a feel for what my lenses will do as far as filling the frame. Any other suggestions are welcomed.

Frank
www.decoysbyfrank.com
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