Recent content by westie1

sponner thanks very much the change between the two pics is huge and shows to be honest how poor the image was before. im happy to see how I could have improved the shot with some reflected uplighting on his chin with my new reflector too. as you say the image pops much more but I must improve...

I just had a quick search and your correct I should have gone at the full 55 but I think il get better results anyway when I get my 55-250 and 50mm 1.8 then I should have a basic but capable kit bag. il take it onboard but to be honest in future il only be uploading images I love and really do...

Thanks pentaprison thats great. Im not a fan of intricate keyboard bashing and I like the keep it simple policy especially when learning to avoid loosing interest. Too many wizz pops and bangs on a program sees me closing the computer and heading outside lol Il steal the otherhalf laptop back...

think il call this thread done and start a new thread once I have some different pics under my belt. id be happy to hear both your constructive comments in the future. thanks for every ones contribution. rob

I take on board all of your comments. at the minute im looking for inspiration on google images, magazine pictures and once you get your eye in there are Amazing examples of photography all over. Im seeing what I like about the images then trying to replicate it as best I can but this does mean...

Thats great feedback thankyou. il have a go at changing what you recommend and repost in a few days for your consideration. Im still in the take a shot from many angles change one setting at a time then repeat mode. When you say "plain of focus" does that mean so the whole mouth is in focus? I...

this was the lizard (william) that i missed off Is this picture (among other things) what youd call "noisy"?

The beetle was done with my phones led light pointed at it from an angle but the light seems quite harsh on it. I have since bought a reflector for some close up shots, would you suggest the use of natural light with a reflector rather than artificial? With the dog i went al servo i think it was...

iv just bought some 15 quid filters from amazon from xcsource due to budget and ace reviews. iv not tested them yet but the quality of materials looks great. if your not sure could be a good toe dipper?

Right then so after pulling my hair out last night trying to do ANYTHING useful on my tablet iv hijacked a proper laptop. Iv bought outdoor photography before and an excellent "essential guide to outdoor photography" magazine book thing and il check out practical photography magazine. Iv got...

Good grief im amazed at the response on this forum I wish others were so helpful. That's just it, coming from point and shoot now and then, and a lack of interest in sitting a computer for hours I wanted/needed to hear some first hand feedback from people who have been/are in my shoes. Upon...

Thanks guys theres some great suggestions there! il get an image up if thats ok, and download one of the free editors then if possible follow some of your suggestions to improve it and see the benefits for myself. im very new to all of this so be warned but its all experience and im always...

Hi everyone, so iv been using my dslr and keep reading and reading about the "digital light room" that im supposed to be embrasing. my dilemma is I hate the idea lol. I understand that when I change settings on my camera im digitally manipulating the image and its just an extension of that post...

thanks alot :) iv bought a usb adapter for my tablet ( and found some great stuff I can do with my tablet and camera via usb, liveview but on a bigger screen will be ace for manual macro focusing!) so il have some pics when mr postman arrives to put up.

I certainly have, im reading and reading and reading on all of the forums to try and catch up. im off to thailand in january for 3 weeks and im spending a fair bit of time with my camera. can anyone recommend a good small field guide for photography? for reference as google will be a no go I...