{this moment}

A Friday ritual Inspired by SouleMama

 

A single photo (or two) – no words – capturing a moment from the week.
A simple, special, extraordinary moment.
A moment I want to pause, savor and remember...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wordless Wednesday

I am joining bloggers for Wordless Wednesday.  I will share a photo that I have taken that inspires me to think, question, feel or smile.  I hope it does the same for you.

 

...because pictures are worth a thousand words

 

Wordless Wednesday

I am joining bloggers for Wordless Wednesday.  I will share a photo that I have taken that inspires me to think, question, feel or smile.  I hope it does the same for you.

 

...because pictures are worth a thousand words

 

Foto Friday ~ Barn

In learning how to maximize my understanding and correct usage of operating my Nikon D3200 to the best of my ability, I have decided to take it S-L-O-W. Each week I will focus on one or two camera features (depending on the complexity). I will read information and practice using the feature(s) in my picture taking.

 

I love old barns. When driving, if I notice the farm buildings I try to stop and snap a few pictures if I happen to have my camera with me.  The barn I focused on this week is on my sister's property. I especially love the weather vane. I had so much fun one afternoon walking around the barn and taking pictures from varying angles, distances and mode settings on my camera.  .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wordless Wednesday

I am joining bloggers for Wordless Wednesday.  I will share a photo that I have taken that inspires me to think, question, feel or smile.  I hope it does the same for you.

...because pictures are worth a thousand words

 

 

 

 

Foto Friday - Getting Back on Track

In learning how to maximize my understanding and correct usage of operating my Nikon D3200 to the best of my ability, I have decided to take it S-L-O-W. Each week I will focus on one or two camera features (depending on the complexity). I will read information and practice using the feature(s) in my picture taking.

If you don't make time it won't happen. 

I love the unscheduled time of summer.  However, unscheduled time means not all things get done or even started.  Since school has been out of session and summer vacation has begun I have not been working on my Passion Project.  I still take my camera where I go and take snapshots, BUT I am not researching, reading, and learning about my camera and then applying those skills to my picture taking. 

Honestly, I don't know if I am willing to put that time aside right now, but if I commit to starting up my Foto Friday blog (which I am) I have a feeling I will begin to make small improvements.  Truly that is my goal anyway, to learn and improve.  Today I am sharing some photos that I took of my parents flower garden.  I played around with distance and lighting.

 

 

 

 

Until next week . . . Smile :) Sonria :)

 



I am trying something new here at Exploring My Passions.  I am joining bloggers for Wordless Wednesday.  I will share a photo that I have taken that inspires me to think, question, feel or smile.  I hope it does the same for you.

...because pictures are worth a thousand words

Foto Friday ~ Self Timer & Trimming Tool

 

In learning how to maximize my understanding and correct usage of operating my Nikon D3200 to the best of my ability, I have decided to take it S-L-O-W. Each week I will focus on one or two camera features (depending on the complexity). I will read information and practice using the feature(s) in my picture taking.

Week #4 ~ Point and Shoot Photography
                ~  Self -Timer
                ~ Trim Tool

I am seldom in pictures since I am usually the one behind the camera taking the photos.  I took time to familiarize myself with the self-timer feature, so I could capture family and class pictures that include me :).  It was so much fun running and posing in pictures with my kids and students.  Although I definitely prefer NOT to be in the photos.

My self-timer pictures were taken after I placed the camera on a sturdy surface (no tripod). I had 10 seconds to quickly find a spot with the others posing. When setting up the shot, looking through the view finder could be tricky.  My face was often twisted and squished against the surface.  I had to manipulate how to look through the viewfinder to be sure all subjects fit in the frame.  I was successful in including the people, but the centering was off, and extra items also seemed to just appear in the pictures. I know that a tripod would benefit when trying to take self-timed pictures or if I decide to get serious about photography. However, my real goal is to become a better amateur photographer. :)

Flipping through the photos which I jumped into clearly needed help.  I decided it was time to learn another feature on my camera, the editing mode, specifically the trim tool.  I manipulated most pictures by zooming in and centering the people.  They are not the best shots, but sometimes we have to sacrifice getting a great shot and just be part of the fun.

I am so glad I chose to learn about my camera in a slow and prescribed manner.  Passion Time is allowing me the time to read, explore, learn, and retain information about my camera that I never would have done.  Power to Passion Project!

 

 

 

Until next week . . . Smile :) Sonria :)

Foto Friday (Monday)**

In learning how to maximize my understanding and the correct usage of operating my Nikon D3200 to the best of my ability, I have decided to take it s-l-o-w. Each week I will focus on one or two camera features (depending on the complexity). I will read information and practice using the feature(s) in my picture taking.

Week #3 ~ Point and Shoot Photography
                ~ Auto mode and scene modes with zoom lens

I was excited to try my attachable zoom lens and be able to get right up close with the subject even when I was physically far away.  My regular lens ranges from 18mm - 55mm.  My zoom lens starts at 55mm and extends to 200mm.

When using a camera where the zoom is build in I never really knew the lens size I was using when taking distance shots.  I zoomed in and out until it looked good in the frame and snapped the picture.  Now that I have two lens I need to be aware of the type of shots I will be taking and the distance and range of pictures I intend to captured so I will attach the correct lens (or I could carry both lens and switch lens, but that seems like extra work). 

Having removable lens with varying distances I really need to know and understand the range when taking pictures. I experimented with my zoom lens.  I learned that taking pictures in the classroom or at a town parade do lend it self to a zoom lens.  I had to stand further back from my subjects to fit all of the detail into the frame.  I am thinking that a ceremony,  graduation or concert would be ideal when you can not get close enough to the subject, but you want the closest picture possible.

I still don't feel like I have good feel of when would be the best time for me to us the zoom lens in everyday situations.  I look forward to practicing and becoming more in tune with estimating the distance I should set my camera at when taking photos.

Below are pictures taken during the 2013 Spring Festival.  We had loads of fun and there was plenty of activity to capture on film.

** I am publishing this entry today because of Screen Free Week.


Until next week . . . Smile :) Sonria :)