My New Camera
I mentioned in the post I wrote on Saturday evening that, ever since Fashion college, I have had a keen interest in photography and how it works. I have been amazed at the quality of images that you are able to capture from a camera and ever since I attended the Nikon Academy for a SmugMug event this year, I have lusted after a DSLR even more.
Little did I know that on Christmas Day, my lusting would be satisfied when Ross kindly gifted me with a brand new Canon EOS 1200D (did I tell you I think he is amazing?). This came with a 18-55mm lens together with a 75-300mm lens and the added present of a Canon camera bag. I cried. I was utterly over the moon.
Ever since then I have been practising. This evening we are off to Portland to Ross’ parents for a couple of days where I intend to put my photography through its paces. On top of that I have signed up for a photography course and intend to further my knowledge.
Here are a couple of images I have taken so far.
This next one I took in my Mum’s lounge on Boxing Day evening. I was sitting right across the other side of the room and I was impressed at how close you can get. I could have got even closer but it would have spoiled the image.
The next two were ones I took when we got home..
But the last one. Well this has to be the best photo I have ever taken.So far that is! It is of our cat, Gypsy. I still can’t quite believe that it was me who took it.
Fantastic photos – I am so impressed (by them and the thoughtful gift). Really look forward to seeing more of them. I love taking pics myself, but don’t have anything as good as this. I wonder if I should invest…..
I love the photo of the ornament on your tree, great framing and colours, also Gypsy is a gorgeous cat!
Thanks for linking up with Point + Shoot xx
Thank you so much Em – and thanks for hosting x
I didnt receive any gifts this year so I have envy! An awesome cams! Ross is like the bestest gifter! The last photo is my fave as well =) #PointShoot
I am so sorry to hear you didn’t receive anything Merlinda 🙁 Ross is a complete gem x
What an awesome present Vicky, you must have been over the moon to receive this! I was almost beside myself when I got a new lens last year. Wonderful photos too and it sounds like you’re enjoying it too which is the main thing. Thank you for sharing and linking up #whatsthestory.
Happy New Year!
It is a completely awesome gift. Thanks Charly – and thank you for hosting x
Thank you huni for also linking up to #PointShoot xx
No problem – thank you for hosting 🙂
Gypsy is beautiful – I am so glad you relented and allowed one animal in your house! #PointShoot
Thank you Rosie – I am more than happy to have specific animals in our house 🙂
Cool! I really need to understand how to work our camera x
Thanks Louise – I think it is going to take a while!
I think you are aesthetic type. The photo contrast is very nice.
That is a lovely compliment. Thank you Bryan 🙂
Wow the picture of Gypsy is fantastic. That is a fab pressie 🙂 hope you have a lovely new year x #PointShoot
Thanks Kirsty – and to you too x
Haha my #PointShoot post is the same as yours, I too got a DSLR camera for Christmas and am totally in love!! xx
Yay! DSLR newbies together! 🙂 x
Gorgeous photo of your car, love the light one too! Such a fantastic present, you lucky lady x
Thank you Lisa 🙂 x
What a fabulous present! I keep meaning to get to grips with our DLSR, but I always end up using my phone as it’s always with me 🙂 I said I would at the start of last year, maybe this year I really should! The photo of your cat is fabulous. The focus on her eyes is wonderful xx #whatsthestory
*DSLR!!
Thank you so much Sara 🙂 xx
Oh how lovely, what an amazing Christmas present and great photos! Love that last photo of your cat – beautiful shot. Hope you have lots of fun playing with your new camera and getting used to all the different settings 🙂
I know – I am a very lucky girl. Thank you 🙂 x
I am so glad you got such an amazing present. I imagine you will have lots of fun playing with your new toy. Lots of love x #WhatsTheStory
I am so very lucky – and I really do love it 🙂
What a great gift! I’m still learning what all the buttons on mine do but it’s great fun 🙂 xox
It certainly is Lisa – I am getting there 🙂 x
Having a new camera is so exciting. I bought a compact system camera at the end of November, and although I still need to get a decent zoom lens, I love it so much. I’ve also signed up for a photography course (online…actually I seem to have signed up for 2 because they were such bargains, but hope to find a local one to go along to when the weather’s better for evening courses.
Love the photo of your cat. Really beautiful getting the eyes and having the cat so straight on
Thank you so much Emma 🙂 I wonder if we have chosen the same course? Mine is with the Shaw Academy. I think they do some local to me too. I know! I was so thrilled to have got one so easily – I think it was the second time I tried with her x