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Day 6 - A New Arrival
Day 6 - A New Arrival
jonfrommk


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Camera: Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Date: Dec 20, 2007
Galleries: Snapshot, Nature
Date Uploaded: Dec 20, 2007

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 OK gang I appreciate that in many ways this may not be the most exciting photo in the world, although it does tell you its another foggy cold frosty day in the UK. However, the best thing about this shot is the equipment that it was taken on, for I am now the proud (and slightly fearful) owner of a Canon EOS 400D!!!! I am changing jobs after Christmas and this is the leaving gift from my current employers!!!! How cool is that?

Well this is the first proper shot that I took with the camera, from the top of my house this morning

I guess I will have no excuse now if I dont take perfect pictures every time

I guess if I had one wish it would be that we were all together so we could go out on a shoot and you could all show me some of the tricks of the trade.

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 12/29/2007 10:37:35 AM
Woo hoo!! Congrats on the new toy!!! Have a blast with it. And yes, it looks like an icky weather day, but when you have a new toy, who cares!
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 12/20/2007 08:49:32 AM
When I first saw this image, I thought there was an ice storm and a tree had split down the middle and landed like that. Then I remembered your Where's Wally challenge photo and am wondering if this is some of your garden.

I love the ominous nature of the fog and frost. Definitely makes me want to stay inside where it is hopefully warmer. Maybe for a sour, I wonder how it would look with a bit more contrast.

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 12/20/2007 08:36:14 AM
Jon, although I know that its the photographer and not the equipment that makes a great photo, having a good camera will still make a huge difference in the way you see things. I can not really explain why that is, but its true.

I am happy for you! I expect great things from you. Be sure to read and re-read the manual!
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 12/20/2007 06:40:49 AM
Jon
Congrats on the arrival of your new baby! Hopefully you treat it nicer than you do your own head (Ice thumping from earlier this side challenge).

I just love how frost can make a normal scene appear magical, with glistening lights. And this was just in time for Christmas.

Good stuff. When you decide you want to get serious, you can trade that silly Canon in for a real camera...

On the photo itself...
I like the placement of the tree so that it is framed between the two houses. I think the focus could be improved by focusing on the tree instead of the bushes/ underbrush in the foreground. (Doesn't that thing have so many more buttons and setting than your ol' camera?)

Message edited by author 2007-12-20 06:46:07.
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