Life through a lens by vikdaddy

Life through a lens

Well, I've reached the half-way point! 183 days; the exact middle of this project. From now on I'm counting down! I've learnt so much over the past six months, spent about a grand on equipment and I feel I've got much better. To mark today I wanted to capture a photo of me with my camera, as I've used it almost every day for six months.

Hopefully by the end of this project I'll be using a new body and a new lens! For this photo I simply pointed the camera at my hallway mirror, and after focusing I set my camera to live view and composed as well as I could. In post-processing I increased the exposure to give it these light tones.

Recently I've been listening to a lot of Jamiroquai. The band released a new album earlier this month so I've been going through their back catalogue, something I often do when an artist or band I like release new material. Here's one of my favourite songs of theirs that I dedicate to my other half, and because I'm half-way through this project. Enjoy...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzaWWmCkZyg

Canon EOS 450D, f/2, 1/25, ISO-400
Congrats on being half way! I dig the shot - interesting twist on the usual photo-of-self-in-mirror shot.
November 15th, 2010  
Nice self portrait!
November 15th, 2010  
Congratulations on 50% mark! Love this selfie - it's so clear.
November 15th, 2010  
that is a top shot !!!
November 15th, 2010  
Congrats on reaching the half way mark.... Reckon you'll be a pro when the 12 months are up...
November 15th, 2010  
@andycoleborn I wish! Thanks Andy
November 15th, 2010  
Great self portrait . . . Congrats on half way!
November 15th, 2010  
G- -O- -R- -G- -E- -O- -U- -S
November 15th, 2010  
Congratulations! From the thumbnail, you looked slightly like Orlando Bloom, dunno why. Great photo though. :-)
November 15th, 2010  
Nice portrait and congrats on the half way mark!
November 15th, 2010  
Well done on reaching the half way mark. I always love your pics
November 15th, 2010  
great shot!! congrats of halfway! (i love jamiroquai too)
November 15th, 2010  
@gavincci Sheesh, thanks Jaydee!
November 15th, 2010  
Woo hoo!!! Am loving this shot (as I love all your others)--uhber cool!
November 15th, 2010  
What a handsome photo! Beautiful selfie!!
November 15th, 2010  
Happy shot!
November 16th, 2010  
Congrats! That feels soooo far away still for me, but I'm loving it (well, most days ;-0 ). Really like this selfie. You're a very handsome guy!!
November 16th, 2010  
Very nice portrait:)
November 16th, 2010  
Congratulations! I have a long way to go.... Nice shot! The link says it's not available in my country. Didn't think youtube had countries!
November 16th, 2010  
yeay for half-way!!! handsome shot!! can't wait to see the amazing second half :)
November 16th, 2010  
Congratulations on making it halfway. I think I've just completed my 1st month--a long way to go!
November 16th, 2010  
nice one for the half way mark pal!
November 16th, 2010  
Congrats on the half way mark,love the pic!
November 16th, 2010  
Great shot Vik! Congrats on the halfway mark as well, its amazing how far we can come in six months of the project isn't it?
November 16th, 2010  
Very nice one! and now in the profile.. it goes really well with the site..
November 16th, 2010  
@pfmandeville Hey Pamela, thanks. Search for 'Half a man jamiroquai' in youtube and you can listen to the video (if you're still interested).
November 16th, 2010  
November 16th, 2010  
just loving this. you have stunning eyes!
November 16th, 2010  
@loriromp Aww thanks Lori!
November 16th, 2010  
cool shot and congrats for the halfway, milestone
November 16th, 2010  
You rocked this SP! It's like you've made it bright and moody all at once!
November 17th, 2010  
Yay for new profile pic :)
November 18th, 2010  
Congratulations!! Nice selfie :)
November 18th, 2010  
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