Pictures 04-18 New camera, uber novice photog, random shots

Skunkwerx · 04-18-2009, 09:31 PM

Finally bought my 1st digital SLR and took it for a test run today with the family....

I've got a lot to learn about settings, lighting etc. Read the manual twice...its starting to make sense...maybe. Need to start training myself to compose a shot rather than the "drive by shooting" 200 pics approach. lol.

BTW... its a Canon EOS XSi with a 55-250mm IS lens too.

Random shots... enjoy.

Rex Dopey24 · 04-18-2009, 09:34 PM

nice shots thanks for sharing.

Rex Dopey24 · 04-18-2009, 09:35 PM

were the parks busy today?

Skunkwerx · 04-18-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rex Dopey24

were the parks busy today?

Didn't feel too busy at all. We arrived a little after 8am and was smooth sailing all the way until about 11:30am. We were visiting the child rides for the most part and not the "bigger thrill" attractions... We left the park around 3:30pm but it still did not feel jammed like I was expecting with the nice weather.

»PW · 04-18-2009, 09:41 PM

Great pics!

Thanks for sharing.

Rex Dopey24 · 04-18-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Skunkwerx

Didn't feel too busy at all. We arrived a little after 8am and was smooth sailing all the way until about 11:30am. We were visiting the child rides for the most part and not the "bigger thrill" attractions... We left the park around 3:30pm but it still did not feel jammed like I was expecting with the nice weather.

that is good to hear.

Lost Boy · 04-18-2009, 09:46 PM

They look great. And you will just get better and better each time you shoot. Was that cap left on the table or are they for sale now? Did you get to ride in the Lillie Belle?

Skunkwerx · 04-18-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lost Boy

They look great. And you will just get better and better each time you shoot. Was that cap left on the table or are they for sale now? Did you get to ride in the Lillie Belle?

Friendly Conductor "Matt" put his cap down to talk to us during our round trip around the park. Yes, the Lillie Belle trip was worth the effort of asking. We were in the car with another couple and I didn't want to go crazy taking shots of everything like I wanted

Other wise...there would have been enough reference photos for Datameister to model a 3d image lol.

For new MiceChatters..... the Lillie Belle is normally a private car (caboose) for special use by Park officials, Club 33 members etc. You can "ask" (not always granted) to ride in the car for one round trip around the park. Just ask a conductor at the Main Street station. For more extensive detail regarding the Lillie Belle car...do a quick search and you will be enlightened....thats how I learned.

royaldisneyfan · 04-18-2009, 10:08 PM

Great pics. That camera is working for ya.

Swellpixiegirl · 04-18-2009, 10:12 PM

Love the pics!! Great job!

Micoofy Duck · 04-18-2009, 11:16 PM

Bu- bu- but Mickey! I swear! I didn't mean to! It only happened once!

Tsk Tsk. All she did was max out Mickey's credit cards at Disneyland's newest money grabber, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique!

Really, my favorite shot of the bunch. I have a few photos myself of Mickey and Minnie in funny people-ish kinda poses. I added this one to my collection.

Wendygirl · 04-18-2009, 11:20 PM

Very nice. You've got a great camera there and your composing is coming right along. Looking forward to seeing more photos from you in the future.

Nautilus · 04-18-2009, 11:46 PM

Great photos!

It's about time some shots of the railroad show up around here! (A subject that isn't popular around here

)

Lukey114 · 04-19-2009, 12:36 AM

Love the pictures!
Very bright and vibrant.

Keep it up!

Armadillo4 · 04-19-2009, 01:41 AM

Congratulations on your new camera!!! I think you'll enjoy taking pictures in Disneyland. It's a wonderful place to shoot, experiment and enjoy. And with a digital camera, there's nothing wrong with "spray and pray." I still do it from time to time myself.

Thanks for sharing these photos with us.

04-18-2009, 09:31 PM	#1
Skunkwerx The Monkey's Uncle Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 243	04-18 New camera, uber novice photog, random shots Finally bought my 1st digital SLR and took it for a test run today with the family.... I've got a lot to learn about settings, lighting etc. Read the manual twice...its starting to make sense...maybe. Need to start training myself to compose a shot rather than the "drive by shooting" 200 pics approach. lol. BTW... its a Canon EOS XSi with a 55-250mm IS lens too. Random shots... enjoy.

04-18-2009, 09:34 PM	#2
Rex Dopey24 Goofy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: in wonderland. Posts: 10,004	Re: 04-18 New camera, uber novice photog, random shots nice shots thanks for sharing.

04-18-2009, 09:35 PM	#3
Rex Dopey24 Goofy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: in wonderland. Posts: 10,004	Re: 04-18 New camera, uber novice photog, random shots were the parks busy today?

04-18-2009, 09:41 PM	#5
»PW Bring Your Own Redemption Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 708	Re: 04-18 New camera, uber novice photog, random shots Great pics! Thanks for sharing. __________________ Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

04-18-2009, 09:46 PM	#7
Lost Boy Retired Lost Boy now. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Van Nuys, CA Posts: 3,314	Re: 04-18 New camera, uber novice photog, random shots They look great. And you will just get better and better each time you shoot. Was that cap left on the table or are they for sale now? Did you get to ride in the Lillie Belle? __________________ I Believe in Fairies! Peter Pan shows Wendy Tinkerbell. My Blog Picture and Photo Shop effects by Bri Chan. (Effects in hat and added elf ears to Peter)

04-18-2009, 10:08 PM	#9
royaldisneyfan Zack is the Cy Guy! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Goin' to Kansas City. Kansas City Here I Come Posts: 2,910	Re: 04-18 New camera, uber novice photog, random shots Great pics. That camera is working for ya. __________________ $"C:\Documents and Settings\martinla\My Documents\My Pictures\WINDVD Capture\cap014.jpg"$ *'It's me! I'm the bobblehead!'*

04-18-2009, 10:12 PM	#10
Swellpixiegirl Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 125	Re: 04-18 New camera, uber novice photog, random shots Love the pics!! Great job!

04-18-2009, 11:16 PM	#11
Micoofy Duck I'm Theme Park Happy! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,946	Re: 04-18 New camera, uber novice photog, random shots Bu- bu- but Mickey! I swear! I didn't mean to! It only happened once! Tsk Tsk. All she did was max out Mickey's credit cards at Disneyland's newest money grabber, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique! Really, my favorite shot of the bunch. I have a few photos myself of Mickey and Minnie in funny people-ish kinda poses. I added this one to my collection. __________________ Micoofy Duck Disney Theme Park Fan #4,584,376 http://www.micoofy.com Last edited by Micoofy Duck; 04-19-2009 at 12:43 AM.

04-18-2009, 11:20 PM	#12
Wendygirl Hug a Billy Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Golden Horseshoe Posts: 2,282	Re: 04-18 New camera, uber novice photog, random shots Very nice. You've got a great camera there and your composing is coming right along. Looking forward to seeing more photos from you in the future. __________________

04-18-2009, 11:46 PM	#13
Nautilus Not an Annual pAssholder Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 4 miles from DL Posts: 2,121	Re: 04-18 New camera, uber novice photog, random shots Great photos! It's about time some shots of the railroad show up around here! (A subject that isn't popular around here ) __________________ So much for moving ahead.... "Save [insert attraction/show]" " Bring back [insert dead attraction/show]".

04-19-2009, 12:36 AM	#14
Lukey114 D Freak Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 306	Re: 04-18 New camera, uber novice photog, random shots Love the pictures! Very bright and vibrant. Keep it up! __________________

04-19-2009, 01:41 AM	#15
Armadillo4 Hey...get up, get loud! MiceEars Crew Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Beautiful SoCal Posts: 1,423	Re: 04-18 New camera, uber novice photog, random shots Congratulations on your new camera!!! I think you'll enjoy taking pictures in Disneyland. It's a wonderful place to shoot, experiment and enjoy. And with a digital camera, there's nothing wrong with "spray and pray." I still do it from time to time myself. Thanks for sharing these photos with us.

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