I Have A New Camera - Orchid Board

Leisurely · #1 (**permalink**) 10-03-2008, 08:53 PM

I have never had much interest in photography so my only experience was a Kodak Instamatic or a disposable. Seeing all of these wonderful pictures on this site, I got the urge for a camera. I bought a Nikon D40. It took a while to learn all of the buttons etc. but I finally got it to working. I need a lot more education but here are a couple of my first pictures.

1. Lc Purple Cascade 'Sweet Beauty' (C. interglossa x Tokyo Magic)
2. Darwinara Charm 'Blue Star' (Neofinetia falcata x Vasco. Thom Yuen Hae)
3. Vanda sanderiana alba x Neofinetia falcata
4. Dendrobium Stephen Batchelor

Ross · #2 (**permalink**) 10-03-2008, 09:05 PM

I think these are really OK. If you want some detailed instruction, send me a PM. I know the camera and can help with the next level. If the images are exactly what you had hoped for then ignore my comment.

Leisurely · #3 (**permalink**) 10-03-2008, 09:36 PM

Thanks Ross for your offer of help. I could use some for sure. After I have used the camera a bit more I will send you a private message.

Grandma M · #4 (**permalink**) 10-04-2008, 01:29 PM

Congratulations on your new camera. Now we need names for the pics you posted, especially the blue one.

Marilyn

Dorothy · #5 (**permalink**) 10-04-2008, 03:21 PM

I moved this thread from Beginner's Discussion to the Photography Forum

lambelkip · #6 (**permalink**) 10-04-2008, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grandma M

Congratulations on your new camera. Now we need names for the pics you posted, especially the blue one.

Marilyn

the pics are labeled:
1. LC. Purple Cascade 'Sweet Beauty'
2. Darwinara Charm 'Blue Star' (one of my favorites)
3. Vanda sanderiana alba x Neofinetia falcata
4. Den. Stephen Bachelor

Des · #7 (**permalink**) 10-04-2008, 04:20 PM

That must be a super camera ,I am still using my Kodak Brownie

Leisurely · #8 (**permalink**) 10-04-2008, 04:40 PM

Des, I wanted a camera for use on this forum and I had no idea what to get because I have never been a big advocate of pictures. I know that when you talk about your orchids on this site everyone wants to see what you are talking about. The camera that I purchased was one recommended by one of the members who I think, is a pro and so far has proved to be a good selection. Once I learn all of the intricate details on use, I will probably like it a lot.

Des · #9 (**permalink**) 10-04-2008, 05:36 PM

Jerry I am not into all this new fangled stuff that is around today but I take my hat off to the guys who came up with the digital camera, they are the best thing invented since bubble-gum!

**Don Perusse** · #10 (**permalink**) 10-11-2008, 01:56 PM

Pictures look good to me. Just depends much you want to involve yourself into your photos. It is a great hobby and a permanent record of you bloomers!