Introduction to digital Photography Week 1

The first week of the intro DSLR course was interesting. It was a bit of a change from my previous college course, which was counselling. Over the course of the class the students didn't interact very much with each other, but did answer questions posed by the tutor (Ian Atkinson).

The first session went well, we kind of dived right in and started talking digital photography. Ian managed to stay on track (mostly) and by the end of the sessions we all knew what an F stop was and what shutter speed means.

We were sent away to practice over the course of the week and asked to bring some shots in for the next session.

Here is what I took over the week

Upminster Bridge Windmill

1/1600 - F5.6 - 50mm

This picture captures the difference in light from the bright windmill to dark clouds behind

 Sign post for the London Loop walkway in Gayne Parkway

1/250 - F8 - 50mm

In this picture the sign post is in focus and the background is blurred

Some leaves hanging over a fence

1/250 - F5.6 - 50mm

I absolutely loved the look of these red leaves hanging over a fence with the bright sunshine coming through them. I really tried to capture the red in this one.