As part of my commitment to have cultivate as my One Little Word 2013, I knew that part of that would involve the cultivation of my photography skills not only for this blog but in an effort just to keep learning and creating. Hubby supported that desire by gifting me with a short course in digital photography for my birthday. Last week was my first week
And we had homework!
Our first assignment was to submit an interesting photograph (s) of a vehicle or building. We were to experiment with a variety of compositions and angles as well as variations of white balance and apertures. Oh, and absolutely no flash or automatic settings. Whew!
I had never been bold enough to change the white balance or even remove my lens for that matter so this was a big deal for me. But I am learning. I am cultivating my photography skills one baby step at a time.
I have no delusions about becoming a world-class photographer. I just want to take pictures that I enjoy and that say something to me. And that dang camera manual? I want to be able to read that thing and have a clue as to what it is saying. Know what I mean?
So here are the photos I submitted for this week’s assignment:
Like I said, I am in the process of CULTIVATING, my skills
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I think you did a great job! Here’s to more cultivating of a great new skill.
Those look good! You know, the best thing about digital photography is that you can take hundreds of photos in order to find a handful that are just right. You don’t have to worry about film or processing. Also, when you take RAWs, you can do just about anything to them.
I like to use all my manual settings except for manual focus. I just don’t trust my eyesight even with contacts to do that.
As to the camera manual… Well, I have that AND a book that my husband got for me on my camera, and I’ve learned that hands-on is just better. We both learned more in a one-night workshop held by Bedfords than from any manual.
Lovely shots darling!! The last two are my favorites!
Thanks for the encouragement!
Isn’t like a foreign language? Seriously! I am learning too and going VERY slowly. I love the brick shot. Love that you shared these. Brave! – Jackie
Very nice photos, I think you are well on your way! I need a class like that one!