If you've been following my photographic trajectory for any length of time, you probably suspected that eventually there would be another quantum leap from the point and shoots I've been using up to this point. It seems only fitting that right around my 6th Blogiversary the leap would happen. My Canon D-450 Elph now has a much larger companion: a Canon Rebel XSi (450D).
To say that this is way more camera than I know what to do with at this point is an understatement! However, it's also very inspirational. One of the things I have discovered about myself as a result of blogging is that I really enjoy the photographic component of it. I love to write, too, but there are somethings that can really only be captured with a picture. I like to think that my photography skills have improved since this blog's inception, and the new camera is about taking those skills to the next level.
When I was growing up, I always remember my dad as "the guy with the big camera" -- he took classes, had a dark room, and a Canon SLR with a big ol' telephoto lens. He also enjoyed getting on the ground and getting up close and personal with nature. I think some of my appreciate for macro mode shots must be genetic as my dad's portfolio also includes many lovely close up shots of flowers from all angles.
Coinincident with the arrival of my new camera was the arrival of some lovely new yarn. I signed up for the last half of the Sundara yarn "Seasons" subscription and selected the "Summer" color theme. On Saturday, my first installment arrived -- Sock Yarn in Cerulean Seas. It is most certainly evocative of summer and also a lovely photographic subject (I'm not quite up to fast moving toddlers yet!).
Cara and Bonne Marie I am not, but I think being able to alter the plane of focus is absolutely fascinating, and I love the monochrome setting that mimics old black and white film, but, even better helps the knitter/spinner in me get a good perspective on depth of shade.
I feel like this camera opens up all sorts of interesting new doors and avenues for me to experiment with. Hopefully it will help to take my blog photography up a notch as well and encourage me to think about my crafts from some new perspectives.
To say that this is way more camera than I know what to do with at this point is an understatement! However, it's also very inspirational. One of the things I have discovered about myself as a result of blogging is that I really enjoy the photographic component of it. I love to write, too, but there are somethings that can really only be captured with a picture. I like to think that my photography skills have improved since this blog's inception, and the new camera is about taking those skills to the next level.
When I was growing up, I always remember my dad as "the guy with the big camera" -- he took classes, had a dark room, and a Canon SLR with a big ol' telephoto lens. He also enjoyed getting on the ground and getting up close and personal with nature. I think some of my appreciate for macro mode shots must be genetic as my dad's portfolio also includes many lovely close up shots of flowers from all angles.
Coinincident with the arrival of my new camera was the arrival of some lovely new yarn. I signed up for the last half of the Sundara yarn "Seasons" subscription and selected the "Summer" color theme. On Saturday, my first installment arrived -- Sock Yarn in Cerulean Seas. It is most certainly evocative of summer and also a lovely photographic subject (I'm not quite up to fast moving toddlers yet!).
Cara and Bonne Marie I am not, but I think being able to alter the plane of focus is absolutely fascinating, and I love the monochrome setting that mimics old black and white film, but, even better helps the knitter/spinner in me get a good perspective on depth of shade.I feel like this camera opens up all sorts of interesting new doors and avenues for me to experiment with. Hopefully it will help to take my blog photography up a notch as well and encourage me to think about my crafts from some new perspectives.
A great way to learn about photography that I recommend a lot is to study people's EXIF data on Flickr. It really has taught me a lot over the past few years!
Congratulations! Nothing like a new camera!! My favorite piece of advice is to read the manual - multiple times. It's a wealth of information.
My favorite fun photography site: http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/
Your pictures look just great. And, I know, being able to change the depth of focus is still my absolute favorite part of having a DSLR ... even if I haven't played with all the other settings, I've definitely played with that one! Have fun!
Here T, look at the pretty lenses/filters/flashes/tripods/camera bags.
Shiny.
Pretty.
;-)
those photos look great!!
Advice I always follow:
Don't photograph in straight bright sunlight, find a shady area, or go outside when the sun is behind clouds, sunsetting/rising etc.
Try not to photograph looking down, no horizon.
When I photography Sydney, I sit down on the ground indianstyle and most times I wind up leaning on my right elbow sort of laying/leaning to the right with elbow in the grass or close too it. Basically my head is about 1 foot from the floor, or 1.5 because sydney is so short still.
I try making all sorts of noises and most of them rarely work, sometimes kicking my feet in the air helps. I just follow her around for a while and I take about 100 to 150 pictures, about 10 to 15 turn out usable.
I got a XTI but had issues with the lens's so I switched to a D80. I thought as far as photo quality and ability both camera's rocked, I just kept getting sent broken lens's. I think Nikon and Canon have the best Digital Camera's. I also have an Elph!
Oh I am seriously coveting that camera right now... all paths seem to lead to it.
Nothing like a new camera to give one a new perspective.....:)I love my Cannon Rebel XTI and am still reading the manual!
Neva