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Lesson 3: Auto Settings

While the first chapter of the book I'm reading on photography basics instructs the reader to shut off all AUTO type settings, chapter 3 takes us back to being hands-off.  

This chapter encourages the use of the "automatic zone." 

Since I am still learning the use of the creative zone, not having to think whether all my settings are right is a nice break.  Just point and shoot.

Shots in PORTRAIT setting.

Notice how it softens the facial features.  I love this setting.

The other setting I practiced with tonight was the Night Portrait option.

Again, I am amazed.  It's going to be hard to leave these automatic options.

New Camera

Over the weekend, I purchased a new camera.  A Canon T2i.  I spent the first day getting familiar with it.

Here are a few shots that are keepers....