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[pd Profile Private message]

I'm brand new to photography. I bought a Nikon D60 a year or so ago, but then didn't have the time to learn how to use it until now, so could I ask a dumb question?

Is the focul blur seen in most of your photos applied in Photoshop or is that done with settings on your camera?
ginger

Hi Ginger,

Have a go at this link.
http://dryreading.com/camera/index.html
Do not be daunted big camera. DSLR are similar to a point and shoot camera. Once you understand the basics, all you need is imagination. The good thing about digital cameras is that you can check your results instantly.

Play with the settings on this site to understand what is happening, then try it out on your camera using the various settings to obtain different results of the same subject. Use something static and if you have a tripod. This ensures constant results. Therefore no pets or kids.

This should keep you busy for a few hours.

[ginger Profile Private message]

Hey thanks pd. That's a great little tool.

The post that you referred to was made over a year ago, so fortunately I've gotten to know my camera a little better since then. However, I still find that when there's a photo op, I don't always know what adjustments to make quickly. I guess that's where lots of practice with specific conditions beforehand is helpful.

Thanks again for the link. I'm sure others will find it useful as well.

ginger