Why is the quality in this picture so bad?

This picture was taken with the kit lens on my Nikon D50, the standard 18-55mm.It was taken at 55mm, f/5.6, shutter 1/160, ISO 400. I'm a beginner photographer, still learning every day. I'm wondering, why is the general quality of this picture so bad?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/adripendletonphotography/8088201954/sizes/l/in/photostream/
>>> Why is the quality in this picture so bad?

Accessories for a Nikon D3000?

I am an amateur photographer, still learning! I have a Nikon D3000 with the standard lens- 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6. What type of lens should I invest in next? Maybe a 50mm? Or a more longer zoom lens? Any recommendations?
>>> Accessories for a Nikon D3000?

Which Digital Camera? - 1

I'm stuck between the Nikon D3100 - Digital camera - SLR or the Olympus E-PL1 - Digital camera - mirrorless system. This will be my first "big" camera buy and I'm not sure which one is better. They both seem pretty good. But the Nikon is £100 more… Is it worth the extra money?
>>> Which Digital Camera? - 1

Lebih baik pilih mana, nikon D90 atau canon eos 650D?

Lebih baik pilih mana, nikon D90 atau canon eos 650D?
>>> Lebih baik pilih mana, nikon D90 atau canon eos 650D?

Little DSLR experience, need tips for job tomorrow?

Hi there. Tomorrow is my school's Homecoming pep rally and I am in charge of taking photographs. I recently purchased my first DSLR camera, a Nikon D3200. Our gym is like a typical gym, bright fluorescent lightening & many people will be moving around. What is a good setting (like what ISO) for taking photos of moving & stationary people at the pep rally? Thanks in advance!
>>> Little DSLR experience, need tips for job tomorrow?

NIkon or iPhone? Which one?

Ok, So Im not sure which one i want for christmas.
the iPhone 5 is supposed to be really good,
but i take pictures every day.nikon or iphone?
i could always take pictures with th iphone though..tips?
>>> NIkon or iPhone? Which one?

I want to know about nikon slr D9000?

I want to know about nikon slr D9000?
>>> I want to know about nikon slr D9000?