Recent content by Marzi

Evening all. Arrived in Durham this evening and will be having a walk round the town centre tomorrow. Was just wondering what other places I should visit in the nearby area? Any good bird centres or anything that I should visit? Like trying all types of photography so would like to have a good...

^^ Very funny

Well you have chosen the right place! Loads of info so get searching and asking. Get posting some pictures and you will get some good advice!

Looks like I'm pretty much the only one in the South Lake district Area, with Kendal being the closest one. Shame

Lake District gets my vote. I live in Ulverston, Cumbria and its all around 20mins away from me and I love heading up with the camera. Been to Waswater today and Castletigg Stone Circle yesterday. So many places up here just a matter of having a look around. Enjoy your days away wherever you...

Ok here are a couple that I managed to get today. This is my first time taking shots of people. But all comments welcome. #1 Walker by John Marrs, on Flickr #2 Women at Bowness by John Marrs, on Flickr

Thanks for the links will have a good read through them. Just uploading pictures onto computer now so will post them up in 10 mins if anyone will offer me some advice?

Thanks for the advice everyone. I just need to go out and be confident when taking shots of people. I did get a couple of shots but nothing to shout about :/ think I might go somewhere else tomorrow that's abit busier and try again maybe Lancaster. Will get some shots posted up soon and...

I know I know ha I chose them two places as a good way to ease my way into doing street pictures, and still bottled it haha Disappointed in myself but I'm going to stop being a wuss from now on as I really want to start taking these kind of pictures

Thats was what I was thinking as the natural looks will be gone and they will probably start smiling and ruin the shot I was looking for :/

Yeah I make a point of not taking pictures when there are any children around. I just need to stop being a wuss, going out again tomorrow so going to go for it! Think I will sort out a card with my email on just incase thanks for the advice! Would of headed for the gin but I had to drive home...

Been out with the camera today with the aim of getting some street pictures of people out and about . As I only have the kit lens it means I have to get quite close. But I felt so nervous doing it and missed a great opportunity due to my lack of confidence taking the shot. What do I do...

You have come to the right place loads of info on here! Oh and welcome!

Hi and Welcome! :thumbs: I was in the same position that you were in just over a month ago. I'm also a beginner and decided to go for the Canon 550D. It's not too complicated and I'm getting used to it. Make a note of all the questions that you want to ask as it is very easy to forget...

Totally agree it is personal taste and some examples do look good. Definetly noticed amongst my friends who are not intrested in photography that they like selective colour with canvas's etc, however the people I know who are intrested in photography are very critical of the process...