Hi from Nottingham

dhaywood17 · 26 Sep 2016

Hi,

New to the forum and photography as a whole.

I was getting bored with the holiday type snaps I'd been taking and wanted something with a bit more of a challenge. Currently with a Panasonic G3 + kit 14mm-42mm but considering whether thats going to be suitable going forward. I think for now it'll do while I learn more about the basics and composition rather than splashing out on new equipment.

So thing I want to learn first :

Better composition
Understanding the different 'modes' on the camera and how to access them easily and use them correctly
Post processing (I was in Northumberland recently for a holiday and took some very poor night photos in RAW but have no idea if or how they could be improved in PP)

I'm already starting to look at things differently from a photo point of view but unfortunately I'm probably one of the most un-artistic people you're likely to meet. I am however looking forward to improving.

I'll apologies in advance for all the dumb things I'm likely to ask or say.

Duncan

Norkie · 26 Sep 2016

Hello Duncan, enjoy the forum :wave:

G.K.Jnr. · 26 Sep 2016

Hi Duncan, And welcome aboard TP, looking forward to seeing some of your images on the various forums."Enjoy".

gregww1 · 26 Sep 2016

Hi Duncan, welcome.

In terms of composition, this article is a half decent place to start... http://petapixel.com/2016/09/14/20-composition-techniques-will-improve-photos/

sbowler579 · 26 Sep 2016

Hello and a very warm welcome to you.

Useful Sections for New Members (click links)

> The Help section contains some good general information about how we do things around here and how the forum works.
> FAQs and Guides can be found here.
> Forum Help and Support is there for you to ask questions and get one to one support if you're having problems finding your way around or working out how to do things.
> Link up with other photographers in your area for local events and days out in Meeting Place.
> Or maybe you fancy a challenge . . . Take a look at some of the organised TP challenges and competitions here.

Mark twiglet · 26 Sep 2016

I'm in Nottingham too! Welcome! Where abouts are you?

dhaywood17 · 26 Sep 2016

Hi Mark, I'm actually in Hucknall for my sins.

dhaywood17 · 26 Sep 2016

Here are a few of what I consider my better efforts.

minnnt · 26 Sep 2016

Welcome Duncan. I'm from Nottinghamshire too.

Mark twiglet · 29 Sep 2016

dhaywood17 said:
Hi Mark, I'm actually in Hucknall for my sins.

Ah I'm in Top Valley by the Tesco's! We will have to get out sometime

dhaywood17 · 30 Sep 2016

Mark twiglet said:
Ah I'm in Top Valley by the Tesco's! We will have to get out sometime

Sounds like a plan providing you can put up with a complete beginner.

andyred · 30 Sep 2016

Hi Duncan and a warm welcome to TP.
Hope you enjoy yourself here

Mark twiglet · 2 Oct 2016

dhaywood17 said:
Sounds like a plan providing you can put up with a complete beginner.

Plenty to learn then! I'm off up to the peaks Sunday looking for waterfalls with my boy