Day Forty-Eight: I thought I'd try something different; I rather like the outcome.The vase is one of my favourites, actually. It's an old milk glass vase that is as least 12 inches high. The edges are so pretty, that I thought they would give a great complimentary look to the flower.
Day Forty-seven: I had an interesting time making the setup for this picture. My basic objective this time was to have a colorful background, and I think the colors worked great. ;] Shot using reverse lens photography.
Tech Stuff:
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T1i Shutter Speed: 1/20 sec Aperture: f/1024 Focal Length: 0.0mm ISO Speed: 400
Day Forty-Three: My mom has this collection of antique tea cups and her bedroom has them everywhere and is decorated Victorian. Needless to say, I love it, and I had to take a picture of something in there. She has done all the decoration and thought this set looked really pretty. :]
Tech Stuff:
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
1/10 second
F/5.6
55 mm
200
I wanted to portray the conceptual/expressive thought that everybody has the will and the ability to do something they want. I think I pulled it off okay. You?
Tech Stuff:
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
1/49 second
F/5.6
20 mm
400
Day Forty: Macro shot using Reverse lens photography of a tomato stem with natural lighting. :3 Have you ever tried reverse lens photography? There are some AWESOME results to come from it. Comment if you're interested and I can link to some tutorials or tell you how. ;)
Also, note, that when using reverse lens photography, your aperture and focal length is not recorded, since the lens is not attached. The shutter speed and ISO speed is recorded since that is handled by the camera itself.
Tech Stuff:
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
1/16 second
F/inf
0 mm
200
Day Thirty-nine: Better watch out for those witches and their skulls. ;D I was kinda going for a Tia Dalma -- from Pirates of the Caribbean 2&3 -- effect. Not quite sure I reached it. Are you a pirates fan or a ninja fan? (Pirates, FTW)
Tech Stuff:
Camera:Canon EOS REBEL T1i
1/10 second
F/5.0
30 mm
200
Day Thirty-Eight: I absolutely love the sunsets in California. I think they're gorgeous. What do you think? Do you like this one, and do you like the sunsets in Cali? Or do you think your sunsets are prettier? ;)
Tech Stuff:
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
1/166 second
F/11.0
24 mm
200
So, I'm super behind in my posts! Perhaps, you're thinking...does she even take pictures every day? Yes, yes, I do. I have been taking my pictures every single day, but the thing is...my computer is SO slow. I upload, edit, copyright, embed, and then upload again. That's alot of work, but the major part is my internet connection. It doesn't move fast. So, I've been trying to do a couple every weekend, and I'm getting a little better at it. I have more updates for here from my deviantART page. I'm currently only forty something picture, out of somewhere in the 150s. Yeah. That's alot. BUT. I am working on it and making progress, so expect to see more! I could also use any ideas for pictures as well. I need all I can get! :D
Day Thirty-Seven: "We will find you, Poppet. You've got something of ours, and it calls to us. The gold calls to us. " ~ Pintel (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl)
Tech Stuff:
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
1/64 second
F/5.0
42 mm
800
Day Twenty-Nine: I love my cat. However, the lighting in this picture is infuriating. I can't fix it, and this is the lightest it can get. If I could go back and reshoot it, I would. :d
Tech Stuff:
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
1/6 second
F/5.6
55 mm
800
Day Twenty-Eight: This was taken on a road trip to Cibola, Ca./Az.and these trees are protected; meaning, that you cannot enter this forest, hunt in it, camp, and etc. They're part of the preserve park, but you can pull over at the fence around the trees to take pictures. They were absolutely gorgeous.:)
Tech Stuff:
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
1/166 second
F/13.0
20 mm
100
Day Twenty-Four:This is a real, glass coke bottle that I have from the fifties that is still full of coke. Yes, there are reproductions from Mexico that look alot like the old ones, and I have one of those. But I did a comparison and they looks so different! Plus I just love the natural aging on the metal cap. :]
Day Twenty-Three: We were still having rough times and no water or electricity for five days after that tornado, and so this picture of just a simple sunset felt so perfect to me.
No, it's not an artistically pleasing picture, but it's meaning was what I wanted. I just wanted things simple and easy then, and that sunset was that.
Tech Stuff:
Camera: Canon
Canon EOS REBEL T1i
1/197 second
F/14.0
55 mm
400
Day Twenty-Two: One of the fields in my town. I loved how the sky looked -- this was taken the day after the tornado -- with all it's huge clouds.
However, there's just something missing from this for me.
I don't know what, and I tried some just basic edits and some drastic ones and nothing really did it for me. I don't know. I would really appreciate some critiques on this.Thanks! :D
Tech Stuff:
Camera: Canon
Canon EOS REBEL T1i
1/790 second
F/18.0
55 mm
800
Day Twenty-One: One of the pictures taken while the power was out and I was working with a little hand flashlight as my only light. Completely lousy time to take pictures, but I did it anyway. Plus, I was exhausted and freezing since there was no heat in my house. So, that will cover for the lack of creativity.
Tech Stuff:
Camera: Canon
Canon EOS REBEL T1i
1/25 second
F/5.0
46 mm
800
Day Twenty: So my conceptual burn is running out, and I was rather tired that day. I do like doing word shots and I had my favourite starfish in hand, so this is what popped up! :)
Tech Stuff:
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
1/25 second
F/5.6
53 mm
800
Day Nineteen: Not much to say, but that I simply love this shot. I do have a tendency to spike in my conceptual creativity every now and then and things like this and the past two shots come out!
Tech Stuff:
Camera: Canon
Canon EOS REBEL T1i
1/41 second
F/4.5
33 mm
1600
Day Eighteen: I admit, it's not one of my better shots. Needs a better lighting, but this was the best I could get out of it without ruining the picture. I do love the concept, but could executed better. Wadda ya think?
Tech Stuff:
Camera: Canon
Canon EOS REBEL T1i
1/41 second
F/4.5
33 mm
1600
You can also find this picture on deviantART here.
Day Seventeen: I had this concept in my head, to show how love will triumph anyway. So, this was the best way that I saw to do it, and I love it...no pun intended. LOL. Hope you enjoy!
Tech Stuff:
Camera: Canon
Canon EOS REBEL T1i
1/32 second
F/5.6
47 mm
1600
You can also find this picture on deviantART here.
Day Sixteen: So, I have a bunch of sand dollars at home, and it was late at night and I was sleepy. I had just realized I didn't take my picture. So up I went and grabbed a sand dollar and took some pictures. I think in my hazy sleepiness this was a pretty good shot. :D
Tech Stuff:
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
1/32 second
F/5.6
45 mm
1600
Hey there! Sorry my updates haven't been ...well, updated. I admit, I've slacked. But I'm so busy. Ugh. Don't just wish you had a want to wave and everything would be done for you? I do.
Anyway, I have been taking my everyday pictures. I have about 20 pictures to edit, frame, copyright and upload. It should be awhile.
On other news, my awesome friend is having a giveaway on a book called My Soul to Save by Rachel Vincent. You could win a copy of the book yourself! Check it out here: http://wordforteens.blogspot.com/2010/02/giveaway-my-soul-to-save.html
You can check out her blog as well here: http://wordforteens.blogspot.com/
Day Fifteen: This was more of an experiment than an artistically composed shot. There's the classic project given to photography students to try to shoot white upon white. I've already done that, and so I thought I'd twist that one. Shooting clear on white. I had a whole bunch of interesting shots doing this one.
My setup eventually -- for this one -- was a white backdrop, the crystal apple, and a single light source. I remember being taught by a fellow photographer that the best lighting is with one light. The earth only had one sun, so why would you compose a shot with three different lights. (I do understand there are exceptions when trying to create sharp shadows for shots, say, like fashion)
I used an LED light that would illuminate the apple with blue tones. I set the settings low to get a more glow look with it. Overall, I think this shot was the most technically correct picture. Plus, I like concept.
I'd love to hear feedback on this too!
Tech Stuff:
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
1/4 second
F/5.6
25 mm
1600
Day Thirteen: So, this is actually a picture based off of a precious shot I had done before. I had conducted a poll on my website and the result is that my watchers would like to see more of this style. You can check out the previous shot here. Anyway, about this one... It's a take on the Twilight series' catch phrase by Edward, Be Safe. I wanted a vintage look with messy inkblots, with a script fancier than your normal writing but not too over done. I think I did okay. What do you think?
Tech Stuff:
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
1/16 second
F/5.6
55 mm
800
Day Twelve: I didn't have much inspiration that day, and I subjected myself to take a picture of this single tree I had in my backyard. It's a very awkward tree, as you can see by all those little twigs and whatnot. So, I had a rather interesting time trying to get a shot that day, lol.
Tech Stuff:
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
1/25 second
F/5.6
50 mm
800
Day Eleven: This. Is. My. Fav. I absolutely love this shot. Yeah, that sounds a bit conceded, I admit that. However, I really feel that way. I mean, I think I did a good job on this.
The colours/tones make me think of the movie Avatar and the plants on Pandora.
I don't know what I don't love about this.
Edit: I had opted to submit this to a group on a website who's choices are extremely watched for the highest quality pieces. This is what I recieved:
"Hi, we have elected not accept this shot, the image quality is good, but there is no real sense of anything to draw the viewers eye in and such, get closer, and try to study the textures instead of an overview with no real sense of composition"
So, I ask, what can I do to improve my shot next time?? Thanks!
Tech Stuff:
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
1/21 second
F/16.0
55 mm
800
Day Ten: Okay, so it's not the best. That day was pretty busy and time passed by. I do like this shot, but it's not my favourite as of now. This was shot in B&W and I added some of the colour tones. It needed a little something to make it pop so I upped the contrast a bit too.
Tech Stuff:
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
1/64 second
F/4.5
30 mm
800
Day Nine: So, this picture was shot up in Buena Park, California. I had a fourth four view from my hotel and the sunset was absolutely gorgeous. I almost forgout about taking picture because I was standing there just staring at it for so long. Thought it represented the California coast pretty well.
Tech Stuff:
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
1/32 second
F/5.6
55 mm
800
Well, I'm back now and have a computer. I would have updated daily while I was out, but my laptop crashed. Convenient no? >:[ Anywho, I did take my daily pictures, and will get them uploaded as soon as I can. Most likely tomorrow. I hate doing bulk updates, but hopefully I will be back on track soon. I have a whole lot to do and a lot to update and organize. Maybe I should get a day planner. Lol.
Day Eight: The sunset was gorgeous tonight. I liked the little "window" peeking through the clouds. Made me think of the little bit of heaven showing through this sunset that looked like the end of days. Not much to say for this one. Just nature's beauty.
Tech Stuff: Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i 1/64 second F/5.6 55 mm 400
Day Seven: So, I wanted to do the old classic shot; waterdrops on a feather. I did it once before and it was epic failure. I tried half a day for this, and I was about to give up. I mean, C'mon! It's just a feather with water on it! How special is that?! Right?....right. Anyhoo, I actually like the final result. The colour tones are what I aimed for and the composition is how I wanted it. You do get tired of the general center placement all the time.
Tech Stuff: Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i 1/16 second F/5.6 48 mm 1600
Day Six: So, I wanted to give a shot and doing some serious bokeh. Here's my first try. This one's not that popular either. I don't love it, but I do like it. It needed something, but I was so braindead that day.
Tech Stuff: Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i 1/21 second F/5.6 55 mm 1600
Day Five: This is my pet, Blaze. I really like this shot, but I know alot of people don't. It doesn't have much technical parts correct to it, which can be fixed. The contrast on her face needs to be upped so the glare is not too high and some cropping could be done. It'll be updated soon. I still like it though. :]
Tech Stuff: Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T1i Shutter Speed: 1/64 second Aperture: F/4.5 Focal Length: 35mm ISO Speed: 1600
Day Four: This was a really hard setup. Took me about ten minutes to make the setup for this shot and then about 20 pictures to get the lighting right. The image itself is not edited what so ever. The only thing done was the light and colours in the plant and set up and how the camera shot it. The reason why this was so hard was because this was taken at night with a breeze. Over all, I'm really pleased with this shot.
Edit: I had opted to publish this into a group on a website who searches for the highest quality pieces. This is what I recieved: " Very nice. Beautiful light, nice focus and well composed." Needless to say, it was accepted. I'm very happy! What do you have to say?
Tech Stuff:
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T1i
Shutter Speed: 1/32 second
Aperture: F/4.5
Focal Length: 35mm
ISO Speed: 1600
Day 3: This photo was mainly for another project that I'm involved in that required us to represent 365 in our chosen art medium. See it? Look at the die. ;) I admit, this isn't my best piece. I wanted a vignette but I wasn't coming out right. Hmm. Any thoughts on how to fix this?
Tech Stuff: Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T1i Shutter Speed: 1/12 second Aperture: F/5.6 Focal Length: 55mm ISO Speed: 1600
Day Two: This a shot of my pet, Romeo. I wanted to achieve capturing the details of a cat's nose. I didn't succeed as I wanted to, but I tried my best. Right now, my main lens is a 18-55mm, and a macro would do better. Perhaps latter in the year, I'll try this again. ;)
Tech Stuff: Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T1i Shutter Speed: 1/5 second Aperture: F/5.6 Focal Length: 48 mm ISO Speed: 800
I had a whole bunch of interesting shots doing this one.
