Eleven days ago I bought a Nikon D3000 with an 18-55mm VR lens and a 55-200mm lens. I'd like to get another VR lens maybe something like 18ish to 180ish so I don't have to keep changing lenses. I'd also like a macro lens at some point and take some classes eventually. Anyway, it was suggested to me to pick up 2 books, one "Understanding Exposure" and "The Digital Photography" books. They just came in so I have plenty of reading to do. I've only partially read the Nikon User's manual, mostly because I will read some and then have to go try out what I've learned without finishing the read! AADD at it's finest!

Here are some shots that I've taken since I've bought the camera.

Comments, suggestions, criticism etc welcome. I think these are my best so far but I know I've got a long way to go. I saw some of you guys have a flickr account, not sure of any others, so I made one too. Flickr: Adrenalin302's Photostream

 

Welcome to the wonderful world of DSLR! I will try to comment tomorrow when I'm not tired. Great capture here though! No, I didn't dig that hole! on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

 

Those last two, I haven't seen from you before. I like those!

 

imo on the building one it would of been better to get the whole building instead of cutting off the top, also seems to be a little crooked too. still good pictures though!

 

thanks!

That's Jake, he's a mischievous joker! He and his bro are my daughters dogs and she loves them dearly! I keep telling her that I'm going to take them to the pound if they keep digging, but she knows I'm lying, and tells on me!

 

thanks, I just took those on Saturday in Mulberry. I catch myself now searching for a possible shot all the time.

 

Ya know, I didn't even notice the crooked shot until you mentioned it, you're right! Thanks for the critique that definitely helps.

 

My wife brought home some strawberries tonight that her parents picked for her today.

 

Took the camera to Animal Kingdom and Epcot today and found out that Epcot was having a Flower and Garden Festival. No editing whatsoever to these shots, other than resizing.























This is sadly the best pic of the butterflies that I was able to get.

 

Get a prime at least the 35mm 1.8 afs before you buy another lens $200.00 on amazon Amazon.com: Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo if you can afford to get 50mm its about 499.00...