Just the other day I saw a lady with a fancy and very professional Nikon DSLR. Since I am a jelaous person I couldn’t stop but get glimpses of the camera and the regime she was using.

It’s the funniest thing actually. I have always been thought both by my dad and the courses I have taken that you are dumb taking pictures with auto regime when holding a DSLR. It’s funny because I see it almost always. And then they whine about poor pictures and wonder how great pictures are taken. I have even heard some people saying that a regular point-and-shoot was better and some even think about going back! Like, c’mon people, really?!

First, before buying one, think through what are you prepared to suffer for great pictures and how much are you willing to spend your time for one great shot.

Second, if you already own a DSLR, give it some time. Try out different regimes and play around in a safe environment. You know what, if you know your camera, you’ll prove both yourself and others the worth of investment …

Third, keep it mind that professionals take their point-and-shoot’ers with’em in case they want to take auto pictures. Those cameras are handy and take wonderful pictures most of the time and occasions. So, before selling your DSLR, think twice … There never has been a thing suitable for everything, trust me.

Have you ever wondered around in nature and got fascinated by little things?

It’s the thing I love the most about photography. It teaches you to observe nature and notice the little living things. I can get absolutely psyched about little ants and sunflower seeds.

Another good thing that comes out of it is the fact that you’ll learn to live in the moment. You really have to enjoy the very moment you are in at this point in time if you are ever going to learn noticing little nature and take good photos at the same time.

When I first thought about buing a DSLR camera, the feeling of excitement took me over. I dreamed about the pictures I would take and the opportunities that would arise. A new world seemed to open up for me. I couldn’t wait until I laid my hands on the camera.

When the day arrived, I took a hundred pictures of just those few plants I have succeeded to keep alive in my appartment. Trying different views and options was overwhelming.

This was about three months ago and I can honestly say that nothing has changed. Well, yeah, I have pictured the plants in many ways and have overcome those, but in general the excitement hasn’t gone away.

What I have used to do, is go with my camera everywhere. I may not take any pictures, but since the greatest moments wont call before coming, you have to be prepared.

So, from now on I take my Nikon everywhere and take pictures as often as I can of things that most people do not take pictures of – anything besides people.