Anyone Who Knows Me

I donated plasma today.  It has come down to this.  I would love to tell you I did it purely to save lives, but that would be a lie.  They pay you $50 to donate and that is what drew me in.  I really didn't know what they use plasma for but I was educated, and pricked, examined, fingerprinted, had a mug shot taken, and marked with a special dye that glows in the dark.  They asked lots of questions, some would make you blush and think "never!".  It was totally interesting to see what types of people donate, lets just say,... "all walks of life".  Anyone who knows me would tell you when I get a new hobby it can get quite expensive!  I am glad I am helping save a life and maybe this will turn my photography interests to taking pictures of people

Internet Reseach

I have heard other photographers say that some time should be given to studying others work that you admire and analyze what makes the picture work.  What is appealing about it, and what element did they use to make it work?  I spent two hours on the internet watching Marc Silber video clips with famous photographers.  It was facinating and I took notes.  Some of the really "Big Dogs" have a whole team of people who help set up and edit post production.  I have me, myslef, and I.   My friend Siti, sent me a link to Ken Rockwell and from his site I linked to Marc Silber and the links go on and on along with what equipment to buy =).... tomorrow I am donating plasma...

Friday Sould Be Exciting

Fridays should be a little more exciting than this... I did some reading about photography.  Are you starting to get the feeling that I am playing catch up with my postings?  You would be correct in that assumption...

The Fence



Brillance

 I like to post when I can show you what I did with my camera.  Today on my way home from work I drove by this fence.  I drove past it and something in my brain quietly said, "That would be a nice picture."  I made an agreement with myself that if I heard that little voice I would listen and stop if time allows.  So, I stopped and played with aperature and available lighting, and God's brillance....

Reading...

I hope to make this blog a little bit more exciting.  A post about reading should have more about what I was reading....  I really don't remember....I'll try to do better in the future =)

Did I make it?

I have been really tired lately and I am pretty sure that I tried to read about photography at 10 pm and I fell asleep in the chair.  My favorite show "Biggest Loser" was on and my sister called,  so I recorded the show and talked to her.  Afterward I tried to read and I struggled to get in my required 30 minutes!

Macro Monday

Handmade With Love

I went to the Camera Club meeting tonight and we were told to bring in our tripods, and some little objects to photograph.  I chose these 3 little wooden hand carved angels I bought at an estate sale.  They are adorable to me, so I took them in and did a little set up.  It was fun playing with the lighting, and softening it with napkins and paper towels, and my little ball of polyfil.  I love the result.