First day with my 30D°

[fr0sty]

So I recently got my hands on a new Canon 30D and here are some of the pictures I took today. Keep in mind that the weather was really boring, totally overcast and hardly any sun and that I'm a total beginner hehe.

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Fire hydrants are yellow here...edited in PS to be pink.

My biggest problem I think is choosing the correct white balance for the occasion but hopefully that will come in time.

[toriaj]

Looks good. Your PP on the hydrant is very believable. The sky looks great in all the pictures, that was one thing I was surprised about when learning photography, that clouds in the sky make for much better pictures than a completely clear blue sky. That's boring. Any features in the sky are better than plain blue (or plain, featureless overcast clouds, but you really don't get that very often.)

Just try the different white balance settings on your camera. The only shot here that stood out to me as needing a WB adjustment was #2, the closeup of the bird. Since the day was mostly cloudy, a cloudy WB would probably be correct. It would add a warmer tone, removing some of that blue cast. You can also try several white balance settings and decide which one looks best. Great work here, have fun with your new toy!

[fr0sty]

Thanks for your comments. Yeah I probably should just experiment with the different settings. I've just read a guide to white balance settings so hopefully my next outing will be better. I guess thats one of the best things about photography, you have evidence of your progression at all times.

[fr0sty]

I got a "nifty fifty" today and here is one of the first shots with it that I like.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3132/2379007846_e5ab7c3696_o.jpg

C&C welcome...