In a world of so many great photographers and writers, I am venturing into some unknown territories, leaving comfort zones, finally very willing to practice the art of seeing. By maintaining the practice of posting daily photos, I hope to continue learning about the possibilities that I trust are out there for the taking.
Ray and I decided to walk later in the day today around 4pm. I brought both cameras with me, the small Canon Powershot A650 and the Canon 40D fitted with a zoom 18-250. I really intended to stay with Ray on the walk. But I was looking for shots for this new 3 month Photomotivation Class that’s just started. It’s not really a class. Here’s what my teacher, Carol, says about this class: ” Every Monday for three months you’ll receive a different idea, with tips and suggestions and recommendations for shooting, as well as a bunch of photos to further explain the concept. It’s a mini-photo lesson, encouraging you to max out your seeing skills, with techniques and ideas that will stay with you the rest of your photographic life.”
Once I start looking for photos I lose track of everything, even where Ray is. I noticed Ray way up ahead on the street and almost caught up to him but just had to take another photo. In total I shot a little over a hundred today. Not far from home, while talking on the phone, my neighbor walked by in the opposite direction I was walking. I made a U turn, ended my call and joined her for a mile plus as I hadn’t really gotten any exercise in on my walk.
Ray called me while walking with my neighbor, (another Carol), and said he was worried about what had happened to me. When I got home he wasn’t happy and asked that when we say let’s go on a walk, we go on a walk…….together. Ooops.
I posted these and a few other photos from today’s walk on our Photomotivation class online yahoo group and thought I’d share a few with you here. Why don’t you think about signing up for this class? It’s only $39 for 3 months. Then we can compare what we shot.
This week’s subject to shoot is called the Pooch-Cam. We shoot photos from a dog’s eye perspective, holding or placing the camera near the ground while shooting.
Left Dennis Olgas Salon today and walked back in to take this photo.
Leaving the Salon this car caught my eye and I got down low for a Pooch-Cam shot.
Leaving our house for a walk, I tried to take this Pooch-Cam photo while Ray walked by.
On our walk tonight, before I got distracted taking photos and lagged behind Ray.
4:45ish and the sun is just about to drop below the mountains.
Shot taken with a flash, just before I met my neighbor Carol who was out walking. I joined her for another 1+miles.
Linda,
I think your pictures are amazing. I think all that you have and continue to accomplish is amazing. I am proud to have you in my life. You, are my inspiration.
Love you,
Deb