Took this for the Shallow Depth of Field challenge on DPChallenge, but entered the Table Shot challenge instead.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Urban Sunset
I took this off my deck last night. It was prettier when I first saw it, but had faded to this by the time I got my camera and tripod. I like the way it turned out, so I will try this again. We would have some beautiful views if it weren't for all the wires. Maybe someday they will upgrade to underground service.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Favorite Jeans
I was going to take a shot of rope for today, but was not happy with any of my results. When I walked past a pair of my son's jeans that have not made it from the laundry room to his room, I decided to let them take a detour into my "studio". I was pretty happy with this shot.
These are his favorite pair of jeans, and are falling apart, but he can't find another pair like them (they have a dragon embroidered down the left leg) so they remain part of his wardrobe.
Friday, January 26, 2007
Awnings
I was working on a shot this morning of a bunch of carrots on my counter and could not get the lighting right. I did learn about setting the white point under levels, so while I never got the picture to be like what I saw in my mind it was not a total loss. I probably won't have time to post later, so I am using a shot I took yesterday in the Square of Ozark, Missouri. I liked the repeating pattern of the awnings. Not that fond of this shot either, but it is a photo to post for today!
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Fill the Frame II
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Entrance
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Monday, January 22, 2007
Wildlife
It was too cold, for me anyway, to set up and wait for a good wildlife shot. This was the best I got, and I have decided not to enter (at DPChallenge) if I don't have something I really like. Even if it means update button withdrawal.
I have not been happy with my attempts for the current challenges. Still might get an entry or exit shot, definitely won't do nude (don't know a model even if I wanted to enter!), and I'm getting tired of trying to fill the frame. Maybe I'll like the open challenges announced Wednesday.
I have not been happy with my attempts for the current challenges. Still might get an entry or exit shot, definitely won't do nude (don't know a model even if I wanted to enter!), and I'm getting tired of trying to fill the frame. Maybe I'll like the open challenges announced Wednesday.
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Filling the Frame
Saturday, January 20, 2007
A Walk around the Lake
Decided to take our dog for a walk around the lake at Close Memorial Park. It was snowing lightly, but really started coming down on the way home. The trees on the right are uprooted, so they will soon be gone. This is the most solid I have ever seen the lake (still not frozen enough to support a person).
Friday, January 19, 2007
It's Melting!
It got up to 40F today, and the ice is falling! Kind of dangerous as it comes crashing down in big chunks or icicle daggers. The trees still have some ice, and I liked the way the white showed up against the blue sky (not much editing). Not long after I shot this it started getting cloudy. We are supposed to have snow tomorrow, but I hope they are wrong. The bottom shot is of ice that has fallen from a tree onto my driveway. I decided to play around and make an abstract.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Red
Decided to shoot something with a little color today. For those wanting to see more ice/storm photos, visit my photo a week and general photo blog (links are on the right). I finally finished processing all my storm shots and will post some more tomorrow. I really need to think of something for the Entry or Exit challenge since I doubt I will do Wildlife (although you never know!)
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
A Winter Afternoon
This was actually taken yesterday at Chesterfield Park at 2:42 PM. It was about 18 degrees F and snowing. My husband was walking our dog while I took pictures.
We finally got our power back around 8:00 last night, and it took most of the night to warm up the house. I have spent the morning doing laundry and cleaning. Finally decided to take a break and start sorting through my shots of the last few days. Took a total of 224 shots between Friday and Tuesday--mostly of the storm. Schools have been cancelled for the entire week which has made my kids very happy.
We finally got our power back around 8:00 last night, and it took most of the night to warm up the house. I have spent the morning doing laundry and cleaning. Finally decided to take a break and start sorting through my shots of the last few days. Took a total of 224 shots between Friday and Tuesday--mostly of the storm. Schools have been cancelled for the entire week which has made my kids very happy.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Snow
Day 4 of no power! The bottom shot shows our "freezer"--at least we didn't loose any meat. It is only supposed to get up to 14 F today, so our outdoor freezer will be safe for another day. I called our electric company today, and they couldn't even give an estimate of when power will be restored (up to 7-10 days, or maybe today.)
It snowed yesterday adding white to the tops of the icy leaves.
Monday, January 15, 2007
Destruction
Day 3 with no power. This is our neighbor's tree, one of many that have either been destroyed or are now missing limbs. Another straight from the camera shot. I will have a lot to post when we get power and I can really sort through all my shots. I am very tired of this whole ordeal and am so ready to get back to normal! Although I was beginning to wonder what to shoot for my PAD and this has given me several days of photo ops. Additional photos on my general photo blog, http://elainesfstop.blogspot.com
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Ice Storm Day 2
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Ice
Friday, January 12, 2007
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Under the Overpass
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Tracks
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
Bottles
Took this earlier today and then started working on the newsletter for my camera club, and now it is time to go bowling so there is no time to work on this. I like these bottles, and they will probably be used again later, hopfully in a better shot!
Thank you for your comments. My original plan was to have them by a window with light shining through them. I just didn't have time to wait for the sun to get to the right position.
Thank you for your comments. My original plan was to have them by a window with light shining through them. I just didn't have time to wait for the sun to get to the right position.
Monday, January 8, 2007
Pushpin
Sunday, January 7, 2007
Bench in the Park
Saturday, January 6, 2007
Ready to Sew
Friday, January 5, 2007
Thursday, January 4, 2007
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
Leather Belt
Monday, January 1, 2007
Happy New Year!
This is the official start of the photo-a-day project, even though I started a little early. I hope that this project will improve my photography and inspire me to go places I do not usually go. I already find myself noticing things I did not see before!
Here's to a happy, healthy, and successful 2007!
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