8 test photos from my new Nikon D80

[kittycats_delight]

As some of you know hubby just got me the Nikon D80 that I have been wanting. It has only been 3 days since I got it but have been trying to get a grasp of the basics. I went yesterday and took over 200 photos of this, that, everything and nothing. There is nothing fantastic by any means but they are pretty decent considering I am just getting to know the camera. I just used the lens that came in the kit this time it is a Nikor 18-135 mm and the built in flash when needed. I am going to give the Tamron a try in the next few days and see what I can come up with.

Anyway here are the pics.

#1. This photo was taken at about 10:30 at night. It isn't great but I like it. I like the shadow and light in it.


#2. This was taken yesterday. We went to the river so I could take so shots. I love the colors and the detail of the reflection on the water. Just gives me a tranquil feeling.


#3. I really like the colors in this one too as well and the shadow and light and the reflection off the water.


#4. I used manual mode here and I changed the ISO to make it darker to give it a more dramatic look. I may not be great but I like it.


4 more coming

[kittycats_delight]

#5. After we left the river we went to a spot that has a small hiking trail. I just loved the way this looked. I still do.


#6. Kinda self explanatory. Just a stump of a tree with moss growing on it.


#7. I like the effect this picture gives. The colors and light and shadow.


#8. We were driving home and I wanted to take a picture or 2 of this. It is right on the side of the road. The roses are wild roses. With all the growth in the background it looks like a little paradise to me.


That's all. Hope you enjoyed them.

Michelle

[cloverfdx]

Lovely photos Michelle ... have fun learning to use your new camera.

[Rachel]

Those pictures look exceptionally crisp and clear. Hope we will see more of your experimentation with the new camera.

[moosmom]

Michelle,

I am SOO envious!! The D80 is my dream camera! Awesome pictures. You are so lucky!!

[kimboe]

very nice I like them all

[slleipnir]

Very nice! I like the bridge one and the flower in the dark

[DrKym]

BEAUTIFUL!!! great pics you have real talent!

[kittycats_delight]

Thank you guys so much. I wasn't going to say anything until I knew for sure I was accepted but I will anyway. It is killing me not telling anyone.

Hubby bought me the camera cause I am intending to go to the Italian Institute of Photography in Milan next October. I need to put together a portfolio and he wanted me to get to know my camera well before the time came for me to go. I have a year to learn the ins and outs of my camera before going to Milan to study. In the meantime you guys will probably be getting new photos on a weekly or bi-weekly basis so I can get some input and opinions and critisms. Hope you all don't mind.

Thank you all again.

(((HUGS)))
Michelle

[Hellow]

Cool pics!!!

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Those are beautiful!! The D80 is the camera I really want, but will have to wait a while to get now.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Very nice photos. Congrats on being accepted to the Italian Institute of Photography in Milan. I'm sure you'll do very well.

[Felicia's Mom]

Very pretty photos, thanks for posting them.

[Laura's Babies]

Hope you don't mind but I had to play with this one and here are the results. The pictures you took are really great ones!

[Laura's Babies]

I did the other one too, couldn't resist!