We don't have much in the way of woods around here, really. There is a stretch of wooded area just outside the city that serves as a park and watershed. It is lightly maintained, with volunteers who come through to make sure the trails are clear and cut up any trees that have fallen across … Continue reading Walking Through the Woods
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Photos on a Rainy Day
We had our first truly autumnal day a couple of days ago. The day's high was around 60°F, and it rained most of the morning, which we definitely needed. It was cloudy most of the afternoon, and the sun didn't come out until late in the day. Of course I took advantage of having the … Continue reading Photos on a Rainy Day
Black and White Photography: Trying a New Film
A co-worker had some rolls of black and white film leftover from one of her photography classes, and because she doubted she was ever going to use it, she let the two of us who use film take what we wanted. It's Arista EDU 400ASA, an inexpensive black and white film made for students. I've … Continue reading Black and White Photography: Trying a New Film
Film Photography: Some Horizontal Things
I've been using more 35mm film these days, so I've been going through some of my film photographs and printing them out. There are some shots that I had forgotten about, but that I find interesting even though the subjects are mundane: the gymnasium of a local college, an apartment building, a bench, and some … Continue reading Film Photography: Some Horizontal Things
Dramatic Black and White Photographs of Random Things Around My House
I'm sure you all assumed that I'd have a post about the Rings of Power trailer that premiered during the Super Bowl on Sunday night. And you're right. I will have one up, but I'm still absorbing a lot of the details that appeared in it, so you're just going to have to wait a … Continue reading Dramatic Black and White Photographs of Random Things Around My House
Top Ten Photos of 2020
Last year (it sounds so good to be able to say of 2020, "that was last year"), I completed my second Photo 365 challenge. And yes, I know it should have been a Photo 366, as 2020 was a leap year but I accidentally skipped August 24th. The good news is that I still completed … Continue reading Top Ten Photos of 2020
Sunday Sum Up, September 1, 2019
September at last! I'm wishing this summer and its heat good riddance. The weather has been wonderful lately, with some rain and cool temperatures. The only complaint I have is the sudden uptick in crickets. Where did they come from? Mina had another veterinary appointment on Wednesday so she could get her second round of … Continue reading Sunday Sum Up, September 1, 2019
Photo 101: White Balance
Apologies for the delay in this series. Have I mentioned how much the summer heat kills by creative ability? Plus, my little studio doesn't have great airflow, which makes it more than uncomfortable to work in in the summer. But the heat appears to be breaking. I'm hoping it stays relatively cool for the rest … Continue reading Photo 101: White Balance
Photo 101: Shutter Speed
The third point on the Exposure Triangle is shutter speed. The camera's shutter speed is usually measured in fractions of seconds-- and tiny fractions, at that. Like aperture, shutter speed determines how much light can go to the sensor at a given point in time. Aperture does this by getting wider or narrower (like the … Continue reading Photo 101: Shutter Speed
Photo 101: ISO
ISO is a weird part of the Exposure Triangle. There isn't a physical component with it like there is with aperture (an opening at the back of the lens that opens and closes) or shutter speed (where a physical cover opens to reveal the sensor for a brief period of time). ISO describes how much … Continue reading Photo 101: ISO
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