D-353 Dark and Moody lighting

Today I read a blog entry titled "Dark & Moody" (are you begining to see a pattern here?) by Glyn Dewis
I attempted to do some moody self portaits but alas, David had to come help. I set up the light, the reflector and the pose David took the image.



I'm not thrilled with the results. Not thrilled with the image but I'm tired and it's late so there is day 353.
This one I took myself. Regular lighting with umbrella

Images viewed: Glyn Dewis

D-335 A selfie but it's really about the hands

The daily shoot: The daily shoot #ds382 Make a photo today that features a hand in a creative way.

Here they are my hands holding a Spider mum. I have a couple more on flickr if you are interested in looking at them.




the watch is compliments of Miss Isabella. We had dinner at Mc D's and that was her free gift. She got an extra one so she gave it to me. I think I'll wear it to work tomorrow.
Viewed part of Creative live tonight. Great class, too bad I wasn't home for the beginning of it.
Viewed images David duChemin

D-289 - 291 Pumpkins and goblins

Facebook Friday Challenge: Labor
Dave spent 2+ hours on the phone with a Zune representative who managed to mess up Dave's computer but eventually they fixed everything.

A self portrait - went to a Halloween Costume

We won first place for the costume

Finding the perfect pumpkin



Her first carved pumpkin (with a tiny help from her mom)

Now I am more than caught up. LOL
Images Viewed: Work of the Heart Skye Images

D-283 Zoom effect & slow shutter speeds

Project 365 Facebook friday challenge is "slow the shutter speed down"


and while my shutter speed was slowed down I tried some zoom effect shots. This was my first attempt at it and I later found an article on the same subject. Mastering the Zoom Effect. I'll have to try it again.
Painted Tree


Spooky

191 - Fog

“Living without faith is like driving in a fog.” Arthur Unknown

Weird how today's challenge at Tasra Mar's Theme Thursday is "Fog" My brain has been in a fog all day.

The best way I know how to unwind, besides working out, is taking pictures. So, I am sorry but here's another self portrait. I'll try to find other willing models. David did help me with this one a bit. Thanks babe!

and also the Daily Shoot Challenge
"Get creative with abstraction today. Make a photograph of patterns and/or shapes that aren't recognizable objects."

It is glass but it is not a Cologne bottle.

Images Viewed: Martin Schembri
Also read how to photograph smoke

My Reading corner
I also just received the book Tasra recommended on her
blog "Vision Mongers" by David duChemin and I'm looking forward to relaxing tonight with a good book.
Nikon Manual 279
A Short Course in Photography
The 15 Second Principle

D-183 Another self portrait - Black and white

Today marks the halfway point for My 365 project 2010. Yay!
Today I'm posting 3 pictures.

Self protrait of my freckles in all their glory. I really don't like them but after all of these years it's just me.
Light box behind and slightly to camera left, reflector on the floor
Nikon D-300, 50 mm


Self portrait in studio. I added grain and noise to make it look older.
Technically not a great pose, but I like it. I relly am tired and wondering if there is a break sometime in the near future.


The Gardener in 'Debits and Credits'

One grief on me is laid
Each day of every year,
Wherein no soul can aid,
Whereof no soul can hear:
Whereto no end is seen
Except to grieve again-
Ah, Mary Magdalene,
Where is there greater pain?

just thought that poem sounded appropriate for the image today.

and finally, after sharing my image from yesterday with Pam Lopez, she suggested I try a slight different crop and convert to black and white.
I like it!

I hadn't noticed the reflection of myself in the eye until David pointed it out today.

Images viewed: Mike Colon - To Flash or not to flash January 2007My reading corner:
Nikon Manual 247-248
A Short Course in Photography

D-177

I have completed 2 challenges today. I'm loving these challenges because they push me to think "outside" the box. They push me to be more creative and it is after all a challenge. They also help me use new techniques I might not have used before.
The first is for the Tasra Mar Challenge - Silhouette

Since I can't seem to get my images done early because of life commitment's I had to do my silhouette in studio. It's a self portrait.

This was a fun challenge.

A fellow 365rs that I follow, Simply Kuni, created a challenge for himself, "This week I’ll be shooting only a single image each day. I guess I’ll have to get it right the first time. No second chances…
I encourage you to join me with this weeks challenge. Next week I think I’ll tape off my screen to avoid “chimping“. Will you do the same?"

The construction site was one shot.

Then the other one was for the daily shoot.
#ds228 Construction seems to be perpetual: streets, sidewalks, buildings. Make a photo of something under construction today.

construction zone at the hospital my father is currently admitted to. He's doing much better is out of ICU.

Images viewed: Jeff Ascough's Blog

My reading corner:
Nikon Manual 193-195
A Short Course in Photography

Read an interesting story about the Illegal HD Photo (and a beautiful photo it is!)
on Lightroom Killer Tips

D-167 Mysterious

Today is my 7th wedding anniversary. I want to say "Hi Babe, happy anniversary"
David has been my best friend and my partner in life for the past 11 years. He has stepped up to the plate and has been the most amazing step father, to my kids, anyone can ever wish for. I cannot imagine life without him. He loves to cook and supports my hobbies, habits, career and dreams. I feel complete because of him. Thank you babe.
Oh and thanks for the Anniversary dinner, it was delicious.

This one's for you babe.
THE DAILY SHOOT - #ds218 Leave something out today. Be visually brief. Shoot tight. Make a photo that's direct and to the point.



Nikon D-300, 50 mm, studio
My reading corner:
Nikon D-300 User's Manual Pages 173-177
A short Course in Photography by London/Stone Read perspective and Lens attachments
pgs 44-50

Images Viewed: Yervant

D-151 Self portrait

Daily shoot challenge #202 "Using contrast in your photography can give you very artistic shots. Make a color photo with high contrast today."

Self portrait with - with high key, contrast and textures all wrapped up in one.
Just playing with Photoshop and learning new techniques. Just for fun.
Would I offer this to a client? probably not but it's fun to play.



I found a tutorial on Twitter, Photoshop tutorials

My Reading corner:
Nikon D-300 User's Manual Pages 163-165
Now reading:
A Short Course in Photography by London & Stone pages 10-18
Images viewed: Mamie007

Interesting business concept/article: Logic+ emotion