Today I took the day off work to stay home and get things done without the interruptions of family life. I’m a complete rookie at photography so I experimented in manual mode to see how aperture and shutter speed relate to each other. This is all I’ve got and it isn’t much, but I’ve got other things to do before the kids get home and my peace and quiet disappears.
whats wrong with it? I know all about the peace and quiet thing, I had some today, but it was cut short by the snow, they closed school early and its supposed to be this way all weekend.
You look very thoughtful in your peace and quiet. I'm still working on shutter speed and aperture... we'll get it someday - soon, I'll bet! I think it's a lovely shot.
The great thing with digital is you can immediately see the outcome and adjust accordingly. You can take lots and lots of pictures and print out the ones you really like! Love your desire to improve your photography skills!
@flynstigator You’re so right about digital. I keep thinking about how much wasted film and money was involved in the learning process on the old days. At least I can practice to my heart’s content and not be throwing money out the window.
@wjw1741 What’s wrong with it? First and foremost, the subject matter I suppose! :) Seriously, sometimes it’s just hard to translate what is in my head into the photo I want. I’m still trying to figure it all out!
@erikadee THanks. Slowly, but surely I’m realizing I am learning. At first I had to concentrate to remember a lower number on the f-stop is a bigger aperture, but now that’s pretty much ingrained so I know it’s sinking in! I’m sure on day 365 we’ll look back at day 1 and realize how far we’ve come.
Just noticed this. This is really, really a good portrait. A couple light changes to ad dimension, and it is beyond spectacular. And, that would not be hard to do!
@moncooga Well thanks! A little Photoshop plastic surgery wouldn’t hurt either! Seriously, though, thanks. I was so disgusted trying to use my camera tonight, I almost felt like just pitching it.
February 10th, 2011
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