I downloaded it from the Two Peas website and it is by a husband and wife team (Mark and Joanna Bolick) of professional photographers. Check out their blog if you ever get a chance, there are some really great photos and inspiration. I also have to thank Crystal for telling me about this course, it was free and I am learning a lot!!!
So I have been feeling frustrated with my lack of knowledge and creativity, overwhelmed with ALL there is to learn about my camera and the art of taking pictures. I just have to practice, practice, practice! I have been doing the course and the first lesson was all about APERTURE and the second lesson was about SHUTTER SPEED. It was pretty cool! I never did understand those features on my camera and now I do.
Just thought I would share a few pictures while I was out trying to practice!
Playing with the Aperture Priority setting--very cool!!
Now for the Shutter Speed....love how I can "freeze" the water for a pretty cool effect! I can't wait to put this to use a lot more!
I have never been able to take very good "low light" photos without using the flash. I hate using the flash or even putting it on night view, as it doesn't capture the whole atmosphere. This actually turned out quite nice and I still have no idea what I did or was doing so that I didn't get all of the blur! It's still a little fuzzy, but I like the look of it!
And these are a few random ones I took of Zech while we were out walking and I was trying to practice. He actually wasn't my "subject" for my practice shots, but I couldn't resist! :o)
This is the little dirt pile he was determined to climb up. He kept trying and tyring and trying, but every time he just slid back down. He didn't want my help, but he kept sliding down and would get so frustrated and angry. He started hitting the pile, tried to bite the pile and yelled at the pile! Boy I really have one strong willed little boy! We had to end our outdoor adventure at this point and go in before the tantrum got really bad!
2 comments:
AWESOME photos, V!!!! You are doing so well and Joanna and Mark are great teachers!
Yeah - you've taken the first step! Really, the best thing you can do is just snap and snap and snap. You might find it helpful to keep a photo log and record some of the things you are doing so when it works you can do it again. What kind of lens do you have? J & H got me a new 50 mm f 1.8 lens for my birthday and it MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE!! I never would have believed it until I started using it. Maybe something to put on your birthday wish list :)) Have fun - it's such an amazing hobby!
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