Fiery Redhead Weeps on Sidelines by alophoto

Fiery Redhead Weeps on Sidelines

The other day when it started raining at the zoo, the animals hid away and the people ran for cover. Me, I put up my umbrella and took advantage of the water on the flowers. I was particularly fond of this shot because of it's color and composition.

One helpful lesson that I've learned from my photo club is how to change the focal point on my camera. So, so glad to know that now and to be learning new tricks!

In exciting news, I am going to the 365 Meet Up in NYC this summer. I've been drooling over city, and especially NYC photos since starting this project and now get to experience shooting there myself. Stoked!!
Beautiful! Love the color and composition! What setting does change the focal point?? I have meant to figure this out for awhile. So exciting about the NYC trip!
May 22nd, 2013  
beautiful focus!
May 22nd, 2013  
@pflaume Aw, thanks, lady. On the back of your camera is a square that shows a bunch of points. Just arrow over to it and select the focus point. I shoot in A mode. Let me know if you get it.
May 22nd, 2013  
Lovely shot!!! Beautiful!! Good girl to not run for cover during a shower!! Great sharing of info. How exciting to be headed to NYC for any reason...but for a 365 meet up. How cool is that!!!!
May 22nd, 2013  
Wow! How simple is that! I think it worked. When I am looking through the viewfinder and use the arrow to move, the red box jumped to a new point. So that is my new focal point? Thank you so much for sharing this!! I have had a number of photos not work out because I didn't know how to do this!
May 22nd, 2013  
@pflaume Try some shots and let me know. So cool, huh?
May 22nd, 2013  
@amandal YesI Beyond cool. I will practice today and let you know. Thanks again!
May 22nd, 2013  
ooh, isnt that pretty!
May 22nd, 2013  
have a great time in NYC!
May 22nd, 2013  
Very pretty
May 22nd, 2013  
awesome composotion. very nice macro
May 22nd, 2013  
love the composition and colors! very pretty shot!
May 22nd, 2013  
Love*)FAV*)
May 22nd, 2013  
Beautiful composition colours and focus : this is superb Amanda
May 22nd, 2013  
@paul2782 Thank so much, Paul. I'm kinda wishing I had focused on the yellow bit rather than the red.
May 22nd, 2013  
@katerinatina Aw, thanks so much for the fave, sweet lady!!
May 22nd, 2013  
Looks like I shoulda upped my contrast—yours is much prettier than mine. :^) http://365project.org/squamloon/365/2013-05-11
May 22nd, 2013  
Beautiful!
May 22nd, 2013  
Meg
ah ha...I'm going to have to try that focal point trick when I get home from work....lovely photo!
May 22nd, 2013  
@megmills It's magic, Meg...I love it! Hope it works for you:). And thank you!
May 22nd, 2013  
Really lovely shot.
May 22nd, 2013  
Wow... first I love the shot. Second, I like that you continued shooting with the umbrella... third,it sounds great you're going to NYC!!!
May 22nd, 2013  
Really beautiful focus.
May 22nd, 2013  
Beautifully captured and focused!!
May 22nd, 2013  
This is gorgeous. I love the low light feel and your composition is perfect.
May 22nd, 2013  
Wonderful image like that you have left space away from main subject
May 22nd, 2013  
Yep, gorgeous composition!
May 22nd, 2013  
Lovely composition and focus :)
May 22nd, 2013  
very pretty
May 22nd, 2013  
Very fond of this too. You caught this perfectly. I should join a camera club...
May 23rd, 2013  
@skpinny Aw, thanks, lady. You should. It has been really helpful to me so far. I've been overwhelmed and feeling idiotic at times, but it is forcing me to figure stuff out. I like that! Today I saw some plants in the woods lit up and it reminded me of your recent shot. I thought of you!
May 23rd, 2013  
What a great photo, Amanda. Sounds like you are in a wonderful class and it has paid off.
May 23rd, 2013  
@amandakay129 Thanks, Amanda!!

@eyesmile I am so incredibly excited. It's been so long since I've gotten away without the kids. Thanks so much for your sweet comments, Gena!!

@katiebrenkert We have GOT to get together before then. We are due. Where do you want to meet up this time? How are your upcoming weekends looking? And thanks!

@soboy5 Thanks, Danny!

@abhijit One day I will get a macro lens. Glad that this one showed decent detail, though. Thanks, Abhijit. I wish my focus had been on the yellow rather than the red perhaps.

@wind_of_the_sothern_sea Thanks so much, Arefin!!

@squamloon I edited the color a tiny tad, but it was pretty vibrant to begin with. Thanks for showing me your shot and the flower title.

@grannysue Thanks, lady!!

@bristolrose Thanks so much, lady!!

@anazad511 I am so excited to go. I don't get out much without the kids. We pretty much only travel to Florida so I am thrilled to go someplace different and kid free (for me) and with other photographers to show me around. Thanks for your kind comments, my friend!

@barbsmith Thanks, Barb...so happy to know how to focus better now!

@carolmw Thanks, Carol!!

@edie Thanks, friend. I thought that it looked better on FB. Oh well. I do still like it, but...

@killeen Thanks, David. I like it when the subject can breathe. I don't do it enough, though. Appreciate your comments!

@happysnap Glad you agree. Thanks, sweet lady!

@malc Thanks, Malc. Really appreciate that!

@sugarmuser You are kind, Sharon. Thank you!!

@darsphotos It's a club. I wonder if there are any photo clubs by you. It's fun and informative! Thanks, lady!
May 23rd, 2013  
I love how bright the colors are and the great contrast between the red and green! Beautiful shot!
May 23rd, 2013  
its a beautiful picture, and im so exited for you! Its so awesome when you get to know your camera better and can do something more complex =) And wooooow 365 meeting in NY, that sounds totally amazing!
May 23rd, 2013  
@emrob I loved the colors here. Thanks so much!

@mariyakey Oh my goodness, lady...I am so excited. I so want to capture a city and what better place and with what better people...Thanks for your great comments, Mariya!!
May 23rd, 2013  
Enjoy your meet up. I'd love to be involved in one of those but it's out of the question until I've completed my degree. Love the shot xx
May 23rd, 2013  
@psychographer Local ones are nice in that it's only for a couple hours, so maybe you can do one of those. Keeping up with school and day to day living is tough I bet. Amazing that you still have time for 365. Maybe a nice break! That's how it is for me and being a mama...it's my me time.
May 23rd, 2013  
Gorgeous composition and colors!
May 24th, 2013  
Gorgeous colors.
May 24th, 2013  
@colie @nadaa Thanks so much, ladies. You are kind!
May 25th, 2013  
Love this, gorgeous colors !
May 27th, 2013  
Thanks so much for your comments, lady!! Appreciate that!
May 28th, 2013  
LOVE the composition on this and the colors are so vibrant.
June 25th, 2013  
Beautiful dof & colours
July 2nd, 2013  
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