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I didn't know they were MAGIC flowers!
January 27, 2010
Flowers Trick Winter
I had just picked up some bright white flowers to ward off the winter darkness when the sun came out!
I didn't know they were MAGIC flowers!
I didn't know they were MAGIC flowers!
January 14, 2010
Feathers on Blue
I thought I'd take the same photo with 2 different lenses so that I can see their differences better. The top pic is taken with the lensbaby muse, the bottom with a "nifty fifty" lens. Aside from the focus, they both definitely do their own number on that blue.
By the way, if you stuck this feather up your nose - you'd know how my sinuses feel right now. Boo on January colds - BOOOO!
By the way, if you stuck this feather up your nose - you'd know how my sinuses feel right now. Boo on January colds - BOOOO!
January 7, 2010
An Ode to Lensbaby
OH lensbaby, I've heard your name dropped here & there in certain circles, but had I known your powers of blur & light, I would have snatched you up months ago!
This lens can go from fuzzing just the edges to full on blur-out. I'm a big fan of photos with ambiguous details, I think it invites the viewer to imagine the rest as they see fit. Thanks to this little gift from my honey, after a bit more practice, I should be able to blur to my hearts' content!
This lens can go from fuzzing just the edges to full on blur-out. I'm a big fan of photos with ambiguous details, I think it invites the viewer to imagine the rest as they see fit. Thanks to this little gift from my honey, after a bit more practice, I should be able to blur to my hearts' content!
December 24, 2009
November 30, 2009
How to Amuse Strangers
Get a bright colored balloon & some fishing line.
Head to a local tourist attraction. Tie one end of the fishing line to the balloon and the other to something to weigh it down - say your handbag. Snap tons of pictures of the balloon floating away. Listen for giggles. Especially fun if you give the balloon away when you are done.
Head to a local tourist attraction. Tie one end of the fishing line to the balloon and the other to something to weigh it down - say your handbag. Snap tons of pictures of the balloon floating away. Listen for giggles. Especially fun if you give the balloon away when you are done.
November 24, 2009
French Quarter Treasures
It was almost overwhelming to try to capture a few choice shots in the French Quarter of New Orleans this weekend.
Honestly, I think you could spend a lifetime taking photos there! Everything from the houses, to the people, even the ubiquitous whirling daiquiri machines are vibrant & unique. If you go, definitely end the night at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop, you can't get more N'awlins than a growly piano player in a bar from the 1700's!
Honestly, I think you could spend a lifetime taking photos there! Everything from the houses, to the people, even the ubiquitous whirling daiquiri machines are vibrant & unique. If you go, definitely end the night at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop, you can't get more N'awlins than a growly piano player in a bar from the 1700's!
November 10, 2009
Free Bokeh Madness
I've been wanting to try taking a photo with heart shaped bokeh for awhile now, & last week I got my chance!
After reading this handy tutorial, I immediately set out to draw up some templates for lens covers that I could remove & replace, which would allow me to play with the focus as much as I wanted.
Want to try it out yourself? Here's a pdf template I drew up for you! Now your world can light up with heart & star shaped wonder too!
After reading this handy tutorial, I immediately set out to draw up some templates for lens covers that I could remove & replace, which would allow me to play with the focus as much as I wanted.
Want to try it out yourself? Here's a pdf template I drew up for you! Now your world can light up with heart & star shaped wonder too!
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