I got out and used my camera today...

[dileep]

I did use my camera.

 

This idea was posted on a blog I read, MCPActions.com. This was a lot of fun and it required me to practice my flash technique in order to avoid harsh shadows. It was great practice.

 

Love it!

[dileep]

[AndyP7]

Hi everyone,

 

I'm new to the camera and photo discussions area and have spent some time over the past few days reading through this thread. Wow! There are some really amazing photos here. I love the way they've captured the essence of where you live, work, travel and "play" whether using a point and shoot or higher end equipment. You've all inspired me to get out and start using my camera again :) Here are a few pics from a walk through a local Nature Conservatory yesterday:

 

 

 

 

I've recently picked up Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson (thanks Jen4398 - I think it was you who recommended this book on another thread) and have been reading through the C.C.P.I.C.S. tutorials thanks to pierces/Dave.

 

I have much to learn, but am really enjoying the process. Thank you all for the inspiration!

 

Andrea

[Jen4398]

Thanks for sharing your pictures...they are beautiful. I'm a sucker for shallow DOF. I should have a bumper sticker on my car that reads "I brake for bokeh" :D

 

I hope your enjoy Bryan Peterson's book. My copy is never far from me. I reread it all the time. If you like it, be sure to check out his other publications. They are all wonderful.

 

I really enjoy participating in this thread. I know you will too. Have a great week!

[c-to-sea]

I have to tell the truth. This was taken with DW's Nikon L22 at 3.6x zoom, cropped and resized.

The yacht is Attessa IV, owned by Dennis Washington of the Washington Marine Group

and was a refit done in his Vancouver, B. C. shipyard. Formerly the Evergreen.

 

The picture was taken as she was anchored off Sidney, B. C., Canada July 25, 2011.

 

[cruisingbooboo]

[cruisingbooboo]

Can someone tell me how to post more than one picture at a time please? thanks :)

[cruisingbooboo]

This is the message I got when trying to post more than one picture, could it be my files are too big?

 

 

 

Your submission could not be processed because a security token was missing.

 

If this occurred unexpectedly, please inform the administrator and describe the action you performed before you received this error.

[judynorth]

Can someone tell me how to post more than one picture at a time please? thanks :)

 

I've always added one picture at a time but in the same message.

[dileep]

Edited July 29, 2011 by dileep

[Jen4398]

Excellent shots! How did you get that dragonfly to pose for you?

[dileep]

Edited July 29, 2011 by dileep

[TheRoff]

Here are a couple from our brief visit to cool Maine last week. Different evenings, same spot.

 

 

 

Larry

[pierces]

Finally found a reason to like Georgia....

 

Wonderful Wife strikes again!

 

Peachy!

 

Got around to working with some shots from earlier this year

 

Hundred-Year Lock

 

Off to the lake tomorrow to catch a sunrise!

 

Dave

[TheRoff]

 

 

Nice catch, and I am sure that since it is a real Georgia peach, there are only 75 calories in that whole pie. :D

 

Larry

[jimjamxx]

Last night in my backyard. JimmyJames

 

 

 

[johneeo]

Playing around with some of my cruise photos.

 

 

[pierces]

Nice catch, and I am sure that since it is a real Georgia peach, there are only 75 calories in that whole pie. :D

 

Larry

 

You forgot a couple of zeroes.... :p

 

Dave

[johneeo]

Testing some photo sites.

 

Following is on Photobucket:

 

 

Same picture from Shutterfly:

 

[johneeo]

As you might surmise, I am comparing Shutterfly and Photobucket.

 

If anyone has experience and input, it would be appreciated.

 

I have first concluded that Photobucket gives you many functionalities to work with and enhance your photos, whereas I do not see that with Shutterfly.

 

Following is one of my pix using the borders and poster capabilities from PB:

 

[johneeo]

Time to test Snapfish:

 

[AndyP7]

Thanks for sharing your pictures...they are beautiful. I'm a sucker for shallow DOF. I should have a bumper sticker on my car that reads "I brake for bokeh" :D

 

I hope your enjoy Bryan Peterson's book. My copy is never far from me. I reread it all the time. If you like it, be sure to check out his other publications. They are all wonderful.

 

I really enjoy participating in this thread. I know you will too. Have a great week!

 

Thanks! I too love shallow DOF. Any chance I get I use my 50mm f/1.8 lens but I'm also learning how to achieve bokeh other ways. Can't wait to try Peterson's exercise using Christmas lights (just have to haul them out!)

 

Andrea

[dileep]

[AndyP7]

Today I thought I'd try using my 75-300mm f/4-5.6 kit lens. I think I lucked out with the bald eagle!

 

Great Blue Heron

 

Young bald eagle learning to "make the rounds"

 

Canada Goose

 

Hope everyone has a great week!

 

Andrea

[Duzzy]

Just some shots from the local fair over the last couple days ...

 

 

 

 

 

Finally my first attempt at fireworks!