December 8, 2017
Many months have passed since the last post on this blog. During that time I shot hundreds of photographs. Of those, about 90 percent of them had to be deleted. It takes a lot of shooting to get one good one. Thank goodness for digital cameras.
I have continued to learn the basics of using my digital camera…and when I say basics, that’s no exaggeration. Here’s what I mean: I’ve learned to exchange lenses—before I was stuck using the lens that was originally on the camera. I’ve learned how to set the mode to two-second delay when using a tripod to reduce shaking. I’ve learned how to properly hold the camera when shooting, and how to delete unwanted images…like I said, hundreds of them both individually and in a batch.
All of this is thanks to a group of friends whom I met in the photo club. Together we formed a new group called FotoPosa.
All of us had the desire to take better photos, but didn’t know the first thing about using our cameras. We were searching for more instruction on camera use and techniques, more than what the photo club provided. Through discussions with one another, we formed this group with a non-professional but excellent and knowledgeable photographer who agreed to teach us.
FotoPosa meets monthly for field trips and photo shoots—you’ve been viewing the photos taken during those trips. We gather at various times of day to learn to shoot in different settings and lighting.
It has been a tremendous help, not to mention a load of fun. There is still a lot to learn—as you can see from the blurry Milky Way photo.
The group has been encouraging, supportive, and a great help to me.
We recently gathered at a member’s home for a Christmas party where we planned photo shoots for 2018. I look forward to sharing with you what I learn.
Until next year…have a happy and safe holiday season.
Fascinating! It’s been great watching the improvement in the quality of your photos. In this blog, the Upper Cascade photo looks like the water is on fire.
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Thanks, Dad. That must be the mist from the waterfall looking like smoke.
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beautiful Ma
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Janet, You are my hero…..always trying to Excel. I need to do that!
hugs,
M
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Thanks, Marlene. 🙂
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