Well, not really ive taken loads of pics over the years with my old crappy non branded camera BUT........

Today i bought a Fuji Finepix E510.

http://www.darcynorman.net/images/e510.jpg

Now, my old camera was just point and shoot basic rubbish, although it took an "ok" picture for a 2.0mp camera but ive always been interested in photography, so hopefully the Fuji is a good starting point! :)

now, ive had a go at some macro settings.....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/mrmanchester1/DSCF0037.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/mrmanchester1/DSCF0043.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/mrmanchester1/DSCF0041.jpg

All very random shots but came out well, my old camera would never cope with pictures that close.

Well is there any hints or tips?

you got mud on your shoes !

nice close ups

now go enter the competition and get your mind working on it, I am still battling for my entry....

welcome

Have fun with your new camera
:)
cath