We were headed off on our walk this evening and the dogs stopped down by the creek for a moment. The sun was just beginning to set, giving the evening a golden glow, and John stopped for a moment to pet each dog. I snapped this quick shot as he petted Tiki. And I realized …
Today’s digital cameras offer larger and larger photo sizes…but which should you select? The 365 Photo Project tip today is a simple one: select a size large enough so that you can create a print from the photo later if you choose. In general, the bigger the better. While you might not want to select …
Sometimes in the evening it’s tempting to put away the camera…but then special photo opportunities like this photo of Coco (searching for a moth) present themselves… This photo was taken with John’s Blackberry last night. The lights, except for this single lamp, were already out in the living room. As always whenever possible, the flash …
Today’s 365 Photo Project is a challenge: taking a photo of your dog scratching. Tiki and Irie aren’t big scratchers (they get a nightly brushing with the flea comb). Tiki is a no-frills, scratch and be done with it kind of scratcher. But Irie is a grimacer… …almost to the point of a grin… Take …
Yesterday we talked about Portrait mode on your camera; today we’re going to give Close-Up mode a try. Check your camera’s dial; you’ll most likely see a small symbol of a tulip. That’s your Close-Up mode! Using the close-up mode will allow you to move closer to your subject to focus. (Just how close will …