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.
Knowing my morning would be consumed with getting ready for the Baby Meeting five of us are driving in to LA for today, I took some photos while on a packfree walk around my neighborhood last night.
I’m back to using the Canon Powershot A650 on walks until I read more about the Canon G11. I’m sure I just don’t know enough about the G11 to stop it from doing its own thing. I sat with the manual last night, but I was too tired too keep reading. The jury is still out on the G11. I will be taking the Canon Powershot A650 on my backpack. Knowing a camera makes a world of difference. Even though my head says I want to save up for a big girl DSLR (bigger than my Canon D40), I’m not looking forward to learning and becoming familiar with another camera right now.
I love my little Canon Powershot A650 (except for when I try to shoot macro). I know where everything is without much thought at all. I know all the camera’s idiosyncrasies. I just need to pay attention to seeing and shooting. No more gear!!!!!!!!! Trying to learn lighting (which I’m not learning really) has kept me from going out to shoot. Well, lighting and all the zillion other activities I have lined up all day.
First shot before I moved closer and Mr. Bunny ran away.
Noisy Raven.
Can't believe this guy. See him every day. Poor dog.
Another attempt at a hand held macro.
It was the shadow that caught my eye.
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……. LJ, Ok I have witnesses………No More Gear!!
Everyone saw this, right…I pinched myself and wasn’t dreaming. I never thought I would see that in print. Oh it just warms the recesses of my old heart.
Somehow I sensed we were on the verge of something, which is why I restrained myself from commenting on your showering with McHale (I mean McHale pack). Although I think that’s worthy of a Backpacking article, possibly titled “Pack Bonding” or “Its a Better Fit Wet”. But I mentioned not commenting on your showering with your pack, even though I’ve never heard of anyone showering with their pack (with or without trail runners on?) Does a person wear gaiters when showering with their pack? Is there pack bathing etiquette? Soap pack first or last? Do you give a pack a clean towel? Brand new territory here LJ.
Alas, my job here is done. No more gear, wow …a breakthrough!
LR