I have been into photography and taking pictures for many years, but mostly i have shot on a basic 35mm camera or a digital point'n'shoot camera. About a year ago i went out and bought my first DSLR- a Nikon D80, i have taken basic and an advanced photography course at Henery's both related to the Nikon d80.
I have also bought and read a few books, the history of photography, 2 books geared to the Nikon d80, one on composition, one on digital cameras and how they work and one on lighting.

2 things i always do while taking pictures:
-i always shoot in "manual" mode, it usually takes me 3-4 shots before i get what i am looking for but doing this over the last year i have learned a lot about shutter-speed and the apertures.
(besides whats the point in spending all that money on a decent DSLR if you are just going to use the "auto" or "pre-set" modes?
-i never compose and shot a picture thinking that if i don't like it i can make adjustments and fix the image on the computer later.

Here is a few pic's, experimenting with depth of field, light, angles and long exposures any advice would be nice.
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I am no expert by any means, but they are exceptionally good. The only one I would change would be the buses in the field. If it had been a little tighter, it would be most awesome.

Posted by Opheliaism I am no expert by any means, but they are exceptionally good. The only one I would change would be the buses in the field. If it had been a little tighter, it would be most awesome.

i actually took that picture from a moving car.

Posted by logtec i actually took that picture from a moving car.

Nicely done then sir!

Posted by Opheliaism Nicely done then sir!

thank you my dear!

I really think #10 is the stand out. You certainly have a dashing young model for that shot.
Nice work on all your shots though. Really vibrant stuff.

Posted by battlebran I really think #10 is the stand out. You certainly have a dashing young model for that shot. Nice work on all your shots though. Really vibrant stuff.

that model was completely naked under that cloak!

Posted by logtec that model was completely naked under that cloak!

Well aren't you the lucky photographer.

#2 ftw.

Posted by battlebran Well aren't you the lucky photographer.

i was that night...

7 and 9 would probably benefit from a little more depth of field. When you are composing, use the DOF preview button. Other than that, these are all really awesome.

Man! #8 is awesome! I just love anything with blue, so you won my heart. Good job on the rest btw.

thanks!