Indulging My Passion for Photography: Day 51 - Lots of food, lots of fotos

To all ye who want to paint with light ...

I should have started this blog many moons ago as I started experiencing the joys of rediscovering the art of photography. But as the saying goes - it's better late, than never!

So, here I am, in the hopes of recording what I learn as I progress from ignorance to enlightenment; about what my eyes can see that my camera can capture; and, what my mind imagines and my camera paints with its capabilities.

Please feel free to add any comments and share your wisdom (tips or tricks) that you have picked up along the way.

And do check out my How-To and Birding pages as well.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Day 51 - Lots of food, lots of fotos

Had another great class today! My students for the day were my friendly neighbours. I'd been apprehensive if at the end of the class I'd be leaving them with a great experience where they'd be happy to bump into me, or just give me a cross look and pass me by. I kept my friends, fortunately! ;-)

Too much cooking since yesterday, and then cleaning up after - I was exhausted and smelling of curry from head to toe. So, I just decided to get some fresh air and feed the ducks some breadcrumbs, since I'd disappointed them last time. I brought a lot with me and threw them around all over the place. And the birds and the squirrels rewarded me for my generosity (ahem)!

I also ran into my friends with their newborn daughter and clicked a couple of photos of the baby (not posting them without permission). So, it was portraits of birds, flowers, animals and babies. I even did a few quick gerbera shots and reflections before I went for my walk.

The next one is a shot at high key. Need to practise this.

I definitely need a macro lens for shots like the one below. I couldn't get in much closer than about 10 ft to get in close to the ladybug - I was leaning over the railing of a bridge and a little bit more would have seen me land on my face on the hiking trail.