Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Photography Attempts
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Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Introducing the NEW "Michael Jackson"
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Learning more about Photography
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"macro" setting with flash "macro" setting with filtered flash
The filtered flash "softens" the image and is appropriate for indoor lighting; especially portraits. AWB--auto white balance offers the most natural light setting
fluorescent setting creates an "orange/yellow" tinge to the image
Candescent or tungsten lighting creates a "green/blue" image
Coming soon:
This week's assignment-- "portrait photography"--my willing participant--Noah.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Sensational Snow Sledding
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Trey's parents and the boys complete with sleds and tubes
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Sunday, January 18, 2009
One Year Anniversary
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Saturday, January 17, 2009
Landscape Photography
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Our instructor shared that when a light source, such as the sun, is in your photo (as above), it's best to focus on an element without the sun in focus. It's amazing what this technique provides...the above picture was taken with the sun while the below picture was taken after I focused on the ground without the sun in view and then returned to take the same shot as above...I know that's confusing--following?
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The trees framing the pond in the background was completely accidental, but I love the symmetry it provides. (picture below)
Friday, January 16, 2009
Nighttime Buddies
After the first of the year, Trey and I decided it was time for Sophie to forego spending the night in her "happy place" (aka her crate). Another huge milestone in our lives--allowing Sophie to spend the night wherever she chooses. Noah's been asking for Sophie to sleep with him for almost two weeks. I promised him that Sophie could sleep with him this weekend. Well, "this weekend" came a day early as a result of the frigid cold temps in Central Ohio. Due to the -25 degree windchill, school was cancelled yesterday afternoon for today, Friday. When I mentioned to the boys that school had been cancelled, Noah immediately asked if Sophie could sleep with him. Typically, Sophie is not allowed on the furniture, but Noah's bed is so low to the ground, that I guess she considers it a "huge step". Noah begged for her to stay and I reluctantly agreed. Honestly, they did look adorable together. This morning, Noah mentioned that he awoke during the night half on and half off the bed--he gently nudged Sophie and was able to reclaim his bed and slept the remainder of the night. They both appeared around 8:30am this morning after a restful night together. Guess Noah and Sophie are now "nighttime buddies"!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Hitting the Ice
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