Thursday, August 16, 2007

Photoaddiction

I was outside last night experimenting with the camera and low light shooting and got some "artistic" shots of the trees when the breeze picked up. Realized I told Jen in my comment the wrong aperture setting for night shots. It is still new to me and I have to remind myself that the shutter speed number needs to be big and the aperture value small to let in more light. I think I have that right now. I never had much of an interest in film cameras so I never worked with my husband's 35mm. This new digital camera is my first experience with setting things for myself. I am enjoying the challenge. I have discovered a new appreciation of light and shadow.
I have to remind myself it is okay just to enjoy the scenery without trying to take a picture of it. But sometimes I just can't help myself ...
With a little thought even the everyday becomes something special ...

2 comments:

Jen said...

The mushrooms are so tall. Ah, the miracle of macro! Great shots!

Mary C said...

Hi Martha - I linked to your blog through Mon@rch's blog and found your posts very enjoyable. It looks like you just recently started blogging - so have I (I started the end of May). I hope we get the chance to visit each other more often. BTW, I love that photo of your orange flower. Glad to see you are enjoying your new camera. Have a great weekend!