First Landscape picture of the week

Here is one of my first landscape pictures.  There will be more, just thought I'd start sharing early :)

The first two here are landscape photographs I found from last summer.  Am I correct to call these landscape?

I just love summer and the colors captured in photos!!
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The next few photographs are pictures I took yesterday.  I think they may be too close up for landscape.  We do you all think?

My First Slideshow!

Wow!!  That took perseverance to figure the video piece out, but I did it!!
It is probably published 12 times all over the internet!!  LOL....  I think that is how many times I tried it.  SOOO glad I figured it out :)  Hope you like it!

Tricks of the Trade!

These are two methods I found that I found interesting. 

Lead room

Lead room is the the space in front of an object. This element is usually used with the rule of thirds to create a more interesting photo. By leaving room in front of the subject, the viewer will see that it has someplace to go.

S curve

S Curve is an imaginary line in a photo that is in the shape of an S. This type of line makes photos look more interesting by adding motion guiding the viewer’s eye in the shape of an S. S curve can also be used in posing to improve the appearance of the models figure. 

This one I found very unique and an interesting concept:

Rule of odds

In simple terms, the “rule of odds” is to have an odd number of objects in your photos. It could be a photo of just one object or a group shot of three people. This technique makes the photo more appealing and interesting to the human eye.

 

Hopefully you find these points interesting and can find a way to incorporate them into your own photography

My source:

http://photoshoptutorials.ws/other-tutorials/photography-tutorials/10-important-tips-improve-composition-photos/

Rules of thirds

This week I took pictures 

based on the rules of thirds. 

First example:

Centered

Rule of thirds

Second example:

 

Centered

 

 Rule of thirds

 After I uploaded these photos, I looked back at a photo shot I had taken last May with my little Aubrie.  I was pleasantly surprised to find I had taken so great photos with this rule and didn't even know it.  So, I thought I would share these examples with you.  They were taken with my Canon Rebel SLR with the 70-300 zoom lens.

Following the Rule of Thirds

This is too centered to be a truly dynamic photo

Again,the Rule of Thirds proven to make the better picture! (LOVE the belly!!)

I think this picture is still following the Rule of Thirds, but also offers lead room, so you can tell where she came from (down the stairs).  The flocks also create a asymmetrical focal point, creating a more interesting picture.

 Please let me know your thoughts :)

My "Lighting" photo shoot :)

Lamp with unique shadows, angles and a range of values

 This shot caught my eye.  This is a lamp in my house, which sits in a unique corner.  The light from my kitchen shown on it, casting unique double shadows which depict a triangular shape.  This shot was taken using a tripod.  This was the challenge for me.  My tripod does not have a swivel for the camera when attached to pivot up and down. I needed to take this shot at a particular angle to capture the view I wanted.  Using a tripod is not something I am completely comfortable with.  I needed the camera to be higher then the tripod would allow.  I ended up propping it up to get the angle I needed.  Definitely no spontaneity when using a tripod! Settings: Landscape mode, exposure time 1/2 sec, ISO 400, F stop 5.6, No flash.

Lamp with lighting from my living room

 Using the tripod again here.  Settings: Landscape mode, exposure time 0.6 sec, ISO 400, F stop 5.6, No flash.

Light by candle light

 This was the most creative shot and it was so fun to do.  I was surprised and excited with the end results.  I didn't know about the shadow cast until I uploaded this photo shoot!  I used the tripod again (good practice).  I turned all the lights off and used a candle behind it and off to the side.  It gave the nicest glow.  Settings: Landscape mode, exposure time 6 sec, ISO 400, F stop 5.6, No flash.  The exposure time was so long....I thought it was never going to take the picture.  Definitely needed the tripod.  No moving, no breathing.... Or the picture would blur.  Hope you like it.  It's my favorite!

Monochromatic

Green Monochromatic

 This photo was taken in portrait mode, using a tripod.  I love this plant because of its varying colors of green, projection of the leaves, and shadows it creates.

My Top choice for my monochromatic.

Brown is one of my favorite colors.  I love how this photo looks antique.  This is a dried hydrangea arrangement I have at my house with wooden flowers and twigs.  I used a brown chest of draws as a back drop for the photo.  Using a tripod and my Canon Rebel SLR, I shot this photo in manual mode.  The settings were F stop 5.6, ISO 1600 and no flash.  I hope you like this photograph :)

Around the House!!

2 Chosen Pictures for Photgraphy Class Feb 4th

This is my first choice for this week

 This photo is sharp and full of detail.  I love the contrast between the purple bloom and the grayish/brown created my the shadowed background.

This is my second choice for this week

The angle of the orchid in this picture is abstract with a full view of the orchid stems and blooms.  With the use of the flash, I was able to capture a mirror-like shadow of the orchid against the ceiling above.  Lastly,  I was pleased with how detailed the top, most brilliant bloom is, which shines with brilliant color.

I hope you like my choice this week!

Orchid photo shoot

Standing over /next to the orchid

 Using portrait mode

I squatted down to the level of the plant

Portrait mode

 Macro setting

 Macro setting again but slightly different angle

  I was able to cast a shadow 

and capture it in the picture

Macro setting, standing back further

 More shadows

Macro setting ~ I was lying down for this angle

Similar shot  ~  slightly closer

A beautiful shine from the bloom.  It really pops out!

The shadows and colors in this are my favorite

It's all about the details in this shot

 Macro setting

 The colors and contrasting colors are sharp 

~ Macro mode

 My favorite of all the shots

Great detail, color, shadows!

Back view of the plant

 Taken in portrait mode

 Portrait setting ~

The light on the flower and

 the grey shadows are brilliant!