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.
Up and out for a 6:30am Bump and Grind hike with Mary Kay. Home and out the door for a walk around the neighborhood with Ray. 7 miles today.
This photo was a lame attempt at shooting for this week’s online photo class assignment which is “Stripes”. I applied a filter to get the black and white look.
Posing for this week's class assignment, Stripes. (will not be submitting this photo for the class, but it's fun.)
I’m thinking I like my old compact camera – the Canon Powershot A650 more than the new Canon G11. I haven’t really spent time learning about the G11 but I’ve noticed more shutter lag than the Powershot. I also do not like a couple of other things:
1. The piggy backing dials are not easy to isolate and turn without sometimes turning the wrong dial. For someone with large fingers it would be really difficult.
2. This is probably my fault because of lack of understanding, but when I expose for the light sky, holding the shutter halfway down to re-frame the shot, the exposure changes to read the recomposed area.
3. The camera has a minimal right hand almost negligible nub hold, much smaller than what the Powershot A650 has, which makes it difficult to sustain a secure grip. The Canon G11 comes with a neck strap and I know why. I have almost dropped the camera many times. Not having a camera that I can quickly and securely hold is terrible for backpacking/hiking.
So, I think I’ll give Ray the G11 and continue using my tried and true Canon Powershot A650. I know the A650 so well too. I find it frustrating and time consuming using a new camera. I don’t like indecision. So now, I’m off the fence. I’m taking the Powershot A650 backpacking.
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…..LJ, it is my understanding that a negligible right hand camera hold can be catastrophic in golf photography. Plus I would think a neck strap can interfere with a grip it and rip it drive. I am hopeful that Ray is careful with the “hand me down” and very hopeful he’s not losing the Powershot, which as all know was my favorite, on an “Indian give”. (here Ray I think you’ll like this…oops sorry I want it back). Plus as memory serves I thought Ray’s fingers are large (see #1 above) You do intend to wrap the “new camera”, eh? Happy Olympics Ending Ceremonies!
How the heck did you get the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models to hike the Bump and Grind?
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LR, we don’t have to worry about Ray holding a camera while playing golf. It will never happen. As a matter of fact, I can’t remember the last time Ray took a photo.
Re: the size of Ray’s fingers and the smallish, piggy-backed dials…. If Ray were to shoot, he would be on automatic, and would never even notice the smallish dials. It’s a good thing Ray rarely reads the comments here, and probably never looks back to read any replies.
Re: the girls, the lady on the left is my hiking partner, the other two are her friends that were out walking that morning.
Oops. Here comes Ray. See ya buddy.