>>773448I have a Nikon D3300. I use the stock lens and I bought a low-mid end telephoto lens for close ups and animals far away. I'm still figuring it out too. I really just use the pre-fab settings depending on what I'm taking a pic of. I haven't started messing around with customized settings and stuff. Takes a while to get used to, but I'm pretty happy with my results so far. Here's another one.
This is in Antelope Island State Park that borders Great Salt Lake. Hiked about 4 miles up and over this semi-mountain and had the entire back side of the island to myself. Was really gorgeous and lots of great birds and wildlife.