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"Great shot. You've got a dark blue sky too."

"Beautiful dog! A retriever? This photo might look better with a shallow depth of field to blur out the background. That's one of the first techniques I learned when I started. Keep your f-stops as low as possible when your subject is close."

"Nick, could you maybe point specific photos that you would like comments or advice on? I took a quick look at your photos, but I'd rather give feedback on the specific ones you had in mind."

"Hey Dan! Thank you so much for taking the time to give me some pointers! Everything you said made so much sense to me. Thank you! I plan on going to the public library in the next couple days to get some books that people have been recomending. And…"

"Hi Nick, I'm glad you have taken such a liking to photography. I think you have a good eye for it, but there are certain guidelines that will make your photos more interesting. In this shot, your horizon line (the other side of the tiny bay)…"

"Wow i really like this photo! ALOT"

"I LOVE THIS!!!!"

"Thanks Rob for your reply. And thats such a good idea. I should really go around and find stuff that strike MY eye and then figure out how and why they do it. And yes i have invested time into reading at the public library and will keep my eye out…"

"Wow that you SOOO much for your time. I took everything you said on notes and will start working on it. And yes i know know the Camera is different cause i borrowed my friends camera cause my Olympus FE-370 (which i like a LOT better) the charger…"

"Now this is nice. Focus on the center of the bloom is adequate with good depth of field to blur out the background. Nice colors, good light, and adequate contrast. This gives me a good feeling. Mike :)"

"Much better shot of Niko. Mike :)"