First dlsr pictures
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Nice start 
Once you've mastered your auto settings, move onto manual to get better control of your exposure and shutterspeed. The shutterspeed in these seem a little too long, more than likely from the camera exposing for the foreground and slowing it down to bring up the detail, so more of a camera auto-issue rather than your skills at exposing.
The 600d is a great crop sensor camera and the kit lens isn't to be ignored. Put to good use, you'll be producing really good images, requiring less post production and just tweaks. Will be good to see your skills grow as you learn more about your camera - dont rush it, you'll only get frustrated and want to pack the thing away - take your time - enjoy taking the photos, listen to what people have to say, dont take it to heart, if you're posting in critique section, people will be bluntly honest - if you listen to what people say - you will improve <much> quicker than not listening to them, honestly, I've been there, (we've) all been there (and are still going through it).
Once you've mastered your auto settings, move onto manual to get better control of your exposure and shutterspeed. The shutterspeed in these seem a little too long, more than likely from the camera exposing for the foreground and slowing it down to bring up the detail, so more of a camera auto-issue rather than your skills at exposing.
The 600d is a great crop sensor camera and the kit lens isn't to be ignored. Put to good use, you'll be producing really good images, requiring less post production and just tweaks. Will be good to see your skills grow as you learn more about your camera - dont rush it, you'll only get frustrated and want to pack the thing away - take your time - enjoy taking the photos, listen to what people have to say, dont take it to heart, if you're posting in critique section, people will be bluntly honest - if you listen to what people say - you will improve <much> quicker than not listening to them, honestly, I've been there, (we've) all been there (and are still going through it).
I'd rather people be blunt and honest it's the only way to learn by knowing exactly how good the photo is and/or what's wrong with it i appreciate everyone's comments I'll take them on board and any further comments people add and I won't be rushing things more enjoying the process of taking pictures and getting that one.good shot you've been trying to get can't wait to get better and show my progress as time passes.
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Great start! Iv had my Canon 60d less than 2 months and found best way to improve shots was to skip using auto and get used to av mode or TV mode then when get opportunity to shoot stationary subjects play in manual to try work out correct exposure. I also shoot in raw and Jpeg so I can try compare my edited images to the cameras jpeg, although I still have so much to learn about editing
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post processing is the ability to "edit" your photos after youve taken them. eg contrast, saturation. exposure etc. hth mike.
for example this picture has been cropped to suit the subject this is basic editing (pp) = post processing
Giraffe2 by Mike Rockey, on Flickr
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thats my middle name...tweaks...or cheaty toad
all my shots get that treatment....i cant seem to get a good shot right out of the camera
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my taste in reproduction is different from what is really there
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exactly
we who have also endured: also endure
pp becomes a habit....the holy image is there somewhere amongst all that raw data
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exactly
we who have also endured: also endure
pp becomes a habit....the holy image is there somewhere amongst all that raw data
No it's not. Garbage in, garbage out.
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I still leave mine on, on both camera's, its very very useful and something I now take for granted - nice one for bringing up that tip!
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Shame the Deer shot is soft or it could have been really cool!
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Balloons! Yay!
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In the last shot of the tree lined drive, the beauty of a shot like this is symmetry. If you had walked forwards a few yards, you would not have the road coming off to the side in frame and the shot would be symmetrical and more pleasing on the (my) eye.
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When you bought your 600D did you get the software CD with it? If so it should have canon's Digital Photo Professional (DPP) programme which will allow you to carry out basic post processing on both RAW and Jpeg (although RAW has more scope). If you have this it is worth opening an image within it and having a play with the settings/ sliders to see their effect. You will find tutorials on Youtube for DPP which will teach you how you can get the best out of your image, such as
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I started by using DPP, reading lots of tutorials online and buying Understanding Exposure by Brian Patterson (I think). it's a very well recommended book for beginners and I found it very useful.
I started by using DPP, reading lots of tutorials online and buying Understanding Exposure by Brian Patterson (I think). it's a very well recommended book for beginners and I found it very useful.