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.
Stacy, Ann and I had a blast with my son and his two friends in Joshua Tree yesterday and today. More photos to follow.
Lane, early this morning.
Double hernia surgery a month ago, oral surgery today, and an upcoming knee surgery and more rehab.
Ray's oral surgery smile:-)
(Last night.) The camera is set up in the living area and I’m ready for Mr. Bear’s nightly visit. When Mr. Bear arrives. All I have to do is press the button so the on-camera flash will open. The focal length is set on manual for the typical distance I am from Mr. Bear, my aperture is wide open for good flash coverage, shutter speed is set and I’m ready to go.
It’s 9:45pm. Ray and I are in bed reading. I’m reading and learning lots from The Complete Guide To Night & Low-Light Photography by Lee Frost. I hear a noise outside while I’m reading about Reciprocity Law Failure….p. 88 “Reciprocity is the relationship between shutter speeds and apertures, which allows you to control the amount of light reaching the film (its an old book) in your camera to ensure correct exposure.”
I jump out of bed, as quietly as possible unlock and slide the living area glass door open, hoping the noise doesn’t scare off the bear. I pick up the camera, switch on the flash, reach my camera through the 3 inch opening in the door and fire off a shot. I’m holding the camera way out in front of me so I can keep an eye out for whether the bear makes a move toward me.
Anxious to see the great capture, review mode reveals an all black frame. What, no bear photo? I shoot off another shot. The same thing. It’s dark in the living area, I can’t see the controls as I wander off to the bathroom and some light to see what I’m doing wrong, quite vocal about how unhappy and frustrated I am. From the bedroom Ray is asking questions about what is wrong. His questions are irritating and frustrating me more. I can’t figure it out.
Where's the bear?
The bear is now gone. Back in the bedroom, totally dejected, I pick up the camera guidebook, WANTING answers. With camera in hand, turning it this way and that way, looking for answers, I see the problem.
Unfortunately there was no chapter in the book titled Lens Cap Removal.
Ray laughs uncontrollably for the next 5 minutes.
Ha, ha, ha.
As I’m writing this blog entry, Ray is relating and still laughing uncontrollably about me standing in the bathroom last night (after I tried and failed to capture the bear), with the light on, clicking away, impatiently trying to trouble shoot why the dumb flash wasn’t working, all the while frustratedly saying, “Damn, this flash isn’t working!”
Expensive as this lens is it can’t penetrate the lens cap.
A photo flipped in Photoshop. I guess I was bored with the photos I shot today.
Screamer. We always know when he is outside.
Trying to take so-so photos and make something. hmmmmmm.
Couldn't resist shooting Ray in the light falling on him while he was in his cave with his cave toys. His patience with my requests for poses lasted only minutes. He didn't like any of the shots I took. Neither did I because Ray (he's getting better but) freezes in front of the camera. I like his beard. I know it's not gonna last long so I wanted a photo.
While outside on the porch thinking about how I could photograph the critters differently than I have been, I turned and saw my reflection over Ray inside.
Out playing golf again, well a few late afternoon holes of golf (and photo play).
Even carried my Speedlight flash and cord for some off camera flash after the sun went down. That's my hubby:-)
First "serious" attempt with new iPhone camera outside meeting room tonight.
Self portrait while showing Ray the sunset photo I took tonight.