(Double Click to see this because it’s dark.)
When I went out to get the morning paper in the driveway a few days ago, I started back up the drive and my new “photographer’s eye” said, “Hey, that might make a good picture for class!” so I went in and got my camera and took this picture. It isn’t quite in focus and I’m sure that’s because I didn’t think to put it on a tripod, but I still like the colors and the light!
And here’s the same picture after I played with it in Photoshop Elements. (Please don’t mention that you’ve noticed that I’ve finally figured out how to publish pictures, because it might “jinx” me and I won’t be able to ever do it again!)
This is fun.
July 28, 2008 at 5:27 pm |
Very impressive. I’m starting to wish I had let you talk me into taking that class with you!
July 28, 2008 at 6:29 pm |
Linda — And that’s my primary goal — to make you sorry you didn’t take the class!
July 28, 2008 at 6:56 pm |
Photography IS fun.. and so is Photoshop. Cool shots!
July 28, 2008 at 11:50 pm |
I like the photo…very sort of moody, but cheerful at the same time!!
July 29, 2008 at 6:36 am |
Hilary — you are one of those bloggers who has inspired me to want to be able to post pictures. I always enjoy yours! (The one about the dragonfly was fascinating!)
Karen — Yeah, kind of moody/cheerful!
I liked the way the lights highlighted the brick.
July 29, 2008 at 8:12 pm |
Oh look what happens when I am busy for a few weeks, you not only are a talented writer but a talented photographer as well….
You will be able to do your own book cover at this rate..
xoxox
July 30, 2008 at 7:07 am |
Danielle — I love the mental picture of me having a published book with a picture I took on the cover! LOL! Thanks for your encouragement!
July 30, 2008 at 8:48 am |
oooh, how cool, I didn’t know you could do that with photoshop….
i think danielle has a great idea…
July 30, 2008 at 5:54 pm |
tz — I really AM enjoying this photography thing. And, it makes it so much more fun to have a blog to put the photos on! I have a feeling you will all get tired of seeing my efforts — because I’m probably going to post most of them! I’m having to MAKE myself keep going back to experiment with Elements because it’s so intimidating, but I know that’s the only way I’ll get familiar with it.
July 30, 2008 at 10:43 pm |
Noticing the world around you is one of the most important ingredients for successful pics. You’re off to a great start!
July 31, 2008 at 4:38 am |
HPKT — Thanks. I’m definitely looking at the world around me with a different “eye” — photography is making “all things new again.”
March 20, 2009 at 2:27 pm |
Oh myyyyyy! Your work is VERY nice, Ken, and I’d like to fwd your site to my eldest dd, Laura, as she tinkers with nature photography. I think she’s got a different blog site recently, so if I can find it, I’ll pass along some of her favorite shots – rather, mine!
Warmly,
Lynda Sizemore
Registered Midwife and a “so-so” photographer, lol!