IMAGINE WAKING UP NEXT TO THIS IN THE MORNING! by STEVIEUKWONDER
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Well, we went out shopping today for a new camera, to capture the night out at the Hillbark and Cathy's birthday.
I've always wanted to create my own backgrounds, but never had a camera good enough and once I get my head past the automatic settings, I will be taking pictures of scenes, for example, the ones I'll be doing tonight at the Hillbark Hotel.
Taken with a Canon EOS 400-10.1 megapixel camera.
Cathy tok the shot and I let her finish her lunch first, so that I didn't put her off her food! lol
This was taken at the Royal Oak Hotel in Bromborough, where I used to play on the organ, in 1969.
Cathy, is now over a stone lighter after her strict Atkins diet regime.
I think she's trying to escape from me, a bit at a time! lol
Thank you for stopping by. I am well behind with my comments, because of work commitments and I will try and catch up, during the evenings next week. Your comments on my photographic expertise (i.e. turning the auto focus and other auto settings on there) will be VERY much appreciated, especially as I'd like to know how best the set the camera up for that restaurant tonight.
Steve :o)
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You know how to pick great shirts, I'll say that for ya......:O)
Dear Steve, What a cute young guy!!!! This must be one your son's friends, right??? Maybe I should go up and read the notes so I can find out who he is!!! ;-) You look darling, Steve!!!!!!!!! I'm sure Cathy has NO objections to waking up next to you each morning!!!! You two make a really cute couple!!!! You're as sweet looking as I always imagined!!! And I totally approve of the shirt!!!! Definitely a good choice!!!! I hope you and Cathy have a wonderful time on your little getaway!!!! (I'm also going to be getting away myself - I've got a hasty vacation assembled!!!) Very nice impromptu portrait shot!!!!!! As for creating photographic backgrounds, back when I shot film, I tried to get one good picture out of a roll of 36. Now with a digital camera, I get about one out of a hundred!! The trick is - take LOTS of shots!! Not only will you quickly learn the ins and outs of the camera, but you'll build up a reserve of background photos to work with. Sometimes I know what I need because I've already got the final picture planned. In that case, I have someone stand where my character(s) are going to be, take a shot with them there so I can remember what I'm trying to do, then have them step out of the way and take the background shot. This way I know the characters are going to fit. Nothing is more frustrating that having a great background you can't use because your characters won't fit in it. When I'm just taking pictures I might use down the way, I try to think of how I might use the shot - and then take the picture - BUT I also back up and take several more in both portrait and landscape to make SURE things will fit in. You might decide to add an extra character or two, so you'll need the extra room. If Ive got a really nice scene, I might take a dozen shots for different distances, and slightly different directions so Im assured Ill get one that will work!!! Whenever possible, use a tripod, camera head, and remote shutter release. Sometime you cant - like here in the restaurant, but when youre building up your background collection you usually can. I dont know what you have already, but I use a Manfrotto tripod (its sold by Bogen.) You want something that is both stable and light enough to carry around. The Wal-mart tripods are usually not stable enough. I also use a Manfrotto pistol grip camera head. This goes between the camera and tripod and lets you squeeze it and move the camera anywhere, and as soon as you release it locks in place. I dont know what provisions your camera has for a remote release. Some you can attach a traditional cable release while others are electric. This is a big help in making sure nothing moves while the shutter is opening and closing - particularly in low light which requires a long exposure. CDD cameras are pretty sensitive to white balance. Youve probably got a dozen preset type for bright sun, shade, incandescent lights, fluorescent lights, etc. Make sure this is set to fit the scene. Most CCD cameras also have a show me setting. This is what I use most. Ive got a VERY white sheet of paper that I hold up in front of the lens so the camera can take a look at it and see what white is supposed to look like in that light setting. When you are indoor and hand holding the camera, you may not have much choice but to use the flash. If I have a tripod available I always try to use the available light. This usually produces a picture that looks more like what you are seeing by eye alone. Even if you dont have a tripod, try to always steady yourself against something - a wall, tree, car, whatever. I take pictures of EVERYTHING - you can build up a texture library quickly that way - bricks, sidewalk, grass, bark, leaves, walls, tile, everything. We use photo textures on everything at work!! AND - a camera doesnt do any good if its home. My camera goes in my purse right along with my cell phone!! Im never without it!! Heck - I might see Elvis!!! Or I might just meet up with a cute like the one above!!!! Love ya!!! Meredith
PS - I will be on vacation February 12 through March 3 - Woo-Hoo!!!!!!
A fantastic portrait, Steve! The quality of this camera looks really fantastic! What a brilliantr shot! Bravo!!!
Great photo Steve. A Tip : For Portraits use f/8 and a focal lenght 80 - 90 mm and a shutter speed min 1/125 sec. Play a little bit with your camera, and you will see the difference. Hugs Uli
Congratulations Steve for the acquisition, I have a camera Cannon EOS 350D that it is the pattern previous to the one that you had bought, and she has 8 megapixeles, personally to my me had given many satisfactions and surely that to you she will also give them to him the new camera. Excellent portrait......!!!
HAVE A GREAT TIME with new camera Steve!!!!! Great shot! Its a 00:17 p.m.???? WOW!
OH< MY GOD, WHAT IS IT!
Looks like a great camera I am jealous I want one now grin Hope you all had a wonderful evening... This is a fav Hugs Susan~
awesome portrait Stevie and congrats on the Canon. I know you will love it.
Nice to see you Steve :-)
Awesome pic Steve waves hi
Ummm excuse me! I like waking up to that in the morning lmao! I am so glad you like your new gadjet :) Cathy xoxoxo
well it the same for me late late postings It's hard when I cannot get my ebots so I am soooooooo sorry for the ones I missed: I think cathys a lucky women and your a good looking man! have fun with your new camera: hugs ))
LOL like the escaping thing.. what a great way to put it LOL... great shoot... something about you that reminds me of Paul McCartney :-D
What a fantastic photo of you and what a nice gift to your wife. HUGS Maria
Cool camera, good luck with your BGs !!!
Great capture Steve. Nice to see you. :) fantastic.
A proud Texan,I reckon.Nice shot!.
Good to see you, Steve! :)
well no wonder all those poser beauties pose in front of your computer...lol...
WHOA! That was shocker....LOL I just was cruising your gallery compliments Yesitis3....your work is cool and awesome! If you like Dallas, you might want to check out my latest entry....Comin' & Goin' in Texas. :o)barbara
Great photo, I'm sure you'll have lots of fun with the camera!!