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.
The progression of light on yesterday morning’s hike BEFORE I got the flu yesterday around noon. I knew I had no energy and felt way off on the way up the hill but once this glorious red-pink light began I felt momentarily high.
At this point in our hike (photo below) we were headed back with San Jacinto behind us. The color was really nice in front of us but thank goodness I turned back and spotted the pink over SJ. I turned around and ran back up the hill for a better vantage point, knowing the color would only last for a minute.
Suprise color this morning on our hike.
Jen, just before she headed down the hill to her car, as I stayed and shot some more.
I ran outside as the color started. The first 15 frames were shot with my camera still in manual focus…hence the first 15 frames were all out of focus. Thankfully, at the height of the color, I realized my error and switched to auto focus just in time.
Taken tonight with a Canon 7D fitted with a 17-55mm lens. Basically this photo is untouched. The color has not been enhanced.
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Off to lead a MHCC hike, but had to get up one photo from this morning’s total lunar eclipse!
Don't know if I like this moon better or not?
Lone fearless Coot.
I went out to shoot the moon but couldn't see it........until my phone rang, and "Spotter" called to tell me he was driving to the golf store (again) and asked, "Had I seen the orange moon low in the sky?"
Here is a link on how to photograph the eclipse.
Here is a link to what I’m going to get up real early to photograph tomorrow morning.
Going solo this morning.
San Jacinto.
No models this morning:-)
Shot while walking a few holes of golf with Ray at dusk tonight.
What a great day I had. Early morning hike with friends. Katya helped me buy some holiday clothes and made the dreaded shopping excursion painless. xxoo Katya. Lunch at Native Food with Jen and Katya. Home. Out with Ray while he walked a few holes of golf while I tagged along with my camera. Then, Dexter!!!!
Leaving the parking lot on our hike.
A new pos2 by Jen and Ann:-)
Loving the backdrop sky, so of course I needed subjects. Thanks Jen and Ann.
I didn't make much headway on the beginning of this hike.
Jen was feeling sick and almost didn't come to hike, but she and Ann as usual were ready to create a photo with me.
Without the girls (Jen turned back when she realized she was really sick, and Ann had to leave the hike early for an appointment) I leisurely walked along our hike route shooting everything and anything. Most shots were throw aways, but I didn't care. It was great being out alone knowing I didn't have to hurry back for something.