Nice pick up!

Advice: Read a lot and get a few photo magazines - they can be really helpful, especially for beginners.

Check out Ken Rockwell's site (just google him) as he has some good advice as well. Some of the best advice you'll get will be from posting shots and asking other photographers for comments. It'll help nail down some specifics to improve photos.

If you have any specific questions, I'd be happy to try to help: ccarillephoto@gmail.com