Having discovered a passion for photography last year, my husband and I decided to treat ourselves to a decent camera for Christmas. I bought it at the end of November, but being a traditionalist (spoil sport) Mark put it away until Christmas. I was so excited to be opening it on Christmas Day, but very soon became despondent with it when I realised I didn’t know how to use it properly. I wanted to be able to take amazing photos instantly (as is my need to know now personality). Using it on Auto was ok but I wanted to be able to distort backgrounds and be more artistic. So I have just registered with Open University to do a 10 week digital photography course. I hope this will give me a better understanding of what I’m doing and why, and how to get the desired results.
Here are some photos I experimented with a few weeks ago at Clatterinshaws dam
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- I love this abstract ‘mist over the dam’ look
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- clearing mist
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- The blurred colour effect but with just a hint of water reeds.
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- Whispy colours
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- This how the dam is supposed to look at that time of night.
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- I just loved this movement.
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- very dark and mysterious.
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- Hmm, car headlights make for an interesting photo
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- I think this is my favourite. I love the added reflection of the tree on water.
I have a long way still to go, especially as my Brother-in-law has asked me to do the photography for his wedding in June. I really hope he likes blurry and abstract, with just a hint of movement!
fabulous!! The light and colours are like watching a painting.. so soft and gentle.
I like the first set at the top.. the blues are blllueee!! and the softness of them reminds me of a waldorf type painting watercolurs with water on the paper. ( if that makes sense!)
Keep on playing.. they are marvellous!
As for shooting a wedding.. the great thing about digital photography is the learning curve is FAST.. you get to see your images and switch up what you are doing to get the results you want instantly.. which from what you say is what you like to do!
Peace and light
Elissa jOy
ps. happy to have found you on the Ultimate Blog Challenge!
Elissa Joy, Thank you so much for your lovely comments. I’m pleased you found me too. The UBC is a great way to connect with other lovely people xx
Wonderful photos. Great idea to do a course with OU on photography, it’s on my to do list too! I’ve had my camera over 2 years now and am still finding new ways to do things and experimenting with it, but that’s part of the fun!
Thank you very much Mrs Teepot (great name) Having seen some of your photos that’s praise indeed. I love the stamp picture on the 4th of April. That’s my favourite kind of effect, but I haven’t mastered it yet. x
Perfect photos for inspiring felt pictures Gina. Keep them coming!
Thank you Lizzie G.xxx
Gina, I’m amazed by your “eye” and composition – beautiful images!
Wow, thank you Tor, that mean a lot. They were my first attempt at photographs with a proper camera. x
These are lovely Gina! I like the last one best too- though it would be difficult to choose. :)
Thank you so much Renita. Hope you’re keeping up your good work from last week xx
Blurred pictures are easy – I specialize in them (unintentionally). Artistic blurring is another story. I enjoyed your pictures, especially the “dark and mysterious” and your favorite. I hope (if I ever get to retire) that I can study photography. Digital photography is so wonderful (speaking as someone who is almost 60), isn’t it, because you can just experiment and experiment and it doesn’t cost you anything. Also, I had never heard of “Open University” until now. Thank you for sharing this information.
Alana, Its never too late to learn. This is the link to the photography course at the Open University. http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/course/t189.htm
It begins at the end of May and lasts for 10 weeks. I’m really excited!
Thank you for your lovely comments. Gina x