The last few weeks I have been having a little fun with my camera. I have a Nikon D5100 and for the last 2 years, I have only take pictures in “Auto” mode. I bought a big book on how to use my camera but never got brave to try to figure out how to use it in “manual” mode.
Last week we had our first print assignment due. It was an depth to field shot. At first I panicked but after a few hours of reading my book, looking online at tutorials, I think I have grasp the concept of aperture, f-stops, ISO settings, etc. For this assignment we could take a picture of anything we wanted, but it the main subject had to be in focus while the background soft and out of focus.
My son had the idea to use his Skylanders, so I went with it! I took this picture on my front porch. Those who drove by and seen me laying on the ground to get this shot probably thought I was a little crazy.
This Skylanders picture looks pretty cool on 8×10 glossy paper too! Once I get the 8×10 print back from my teacher, I will be hanging it on my son’s bedroom wall. 🙂
I just got a dSLR and I have been trying really hard to learn how to use all the different settings. It definitely takes some work and practice. I think the picture up there rocks! The main skylander stands out so much with the background blurred!
This picture really does look good. I need to work on trying to blur backgrounds. It really does make the Skylander stand out.
That looks awesome!! I don’t have a DSLR yet, but I can relate to being in crazy places to take a pic!! LOL My neighbors have to think I am whacked.
Looks like you nailed it!
looks like you got a great shot- i hope you share the print here when it comes back. i bet your little guy will be thrilled- my son would be
Great shot! Learning how to use your camera in manual mode will open a whole new world for you.
Oh wow, that really is a great shot! I need to learn how to really use my camera, too.
What a great quality shot! That’s too funny that you were laying on the ground, but you gotta do what cha gotta do, right?!
I love the picture. I was so happy to start playing with my camera and my shots are getting better. I still have issues with the white balance though.
This is an awesome shot, thank you for sharing.
How neat! My son loves them little guys! haha!