The best part of late summer in Alberta is that I don't have to get up at 6 am to get a shot like this with nice early morning sunlight. As fall approaches, I can sleep in.
Canon 50D, EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, ISO 400, f/5.6 for 1/1000 sec.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Photo Of The Day - 241 of 365. Early Morning Cat Tails.
Sunday August 30 2009.
The best part of late summer in Alberta is that I don't have to get up at 6 am to get a shot like this with nice early morning sunlight. As fall approaches, I can sleep in.
The best part of late summer in Alberta is that I don't have to get up at 6 am to get a shot like this with nice early morning sunlight. As fall approaches, I can sleep in.
Photo Of The Day - 240 of 365. Rear Curtian Sync.
Saturday August 29 2009.
Messing around with my speedlight. Rear curtain sync creates some really neat effects.
Messing around with my speedlight. Rear curtain sync creates some really neat effects.
Canon 50D, EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, ISO 400, f/8 for 1/6 sec.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Photo Of The Day - 239 of 365. Unit 4, Photo 1 - Window Light, Reflector #3
Friday August 28 2009.
Just had to use this shot today. I don't think I'm going to get a better photo of the day today.
Just had to use this shot today. I don't think I'm going to get a better photo of the day today.
Canon 50D, EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, ISO 400, f/8 for 1/60 sec.
Photo Of The Day - 238 of 365. Boots and The Puddle.
Thursday August 27 2009.
So at 41 I sill like to jump in puddles. I was told years ago that if I didn't grow up by the time I was 40, well then I didn't have to. :)
So at 41 I sill like to jump in puddles. I was told years ago that if I didn't grow up by the time I was 40, well then I didn't have to. :)
Canon 50D, EF50mm, ISO 100, f/1.8 II, f/5.6 for 1/50 sec.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Budding Photographer Interview - Dawn Bourget.
I've been watching Dawn's photo stream on flickr for quite a while now. I'm always struck by her ability to take the everyday and make it art. Everything from a scraped knee to a field of hay bales are thought out and photographed just right. She has a keen eye composition, color and well everything that always inspires me.
Photographer name: Dawn Bourget, Flickr Stream, Website.
1 ) How long have you been interested in photography?
Ever since I was little, I was interested in photography. I remember getting my first camera at about 12 years old. I took that camera everywhere.
2 ) What got you started in photography?
When my daughter was born, my passion for photography was reborn too. I was in awe of her and wanted to capture every moment and milestone. It was about 3 years later, when all my friends and family had me photographing there kids and families. So, with the support of my husband Dawn Bourget Photography became a reality. www.dawnbourgetphotography.ca
3 ) Do you have any photographers who's work you admire?
Wow so many photographers inspire me.
4 ) What inspires you to make photographs?
Life… It’s a cliché but life is so short and goes by so fast, photographs help to make our memories last a lifetime. That’s what drew me to “the 365” capturing those everyday fleeting moments.
5 ) Do you have a specific style that you like to shoot? Such as portraits, fine art, photojournalism etc.
I prefer lifestyle/photojournalism. I don’t think photography has to always be about the perfect shot.
6 ) What is your favorite photographic subject?
Well, if you’ve seen my 365 you know it’s my daughter. She has always been my inspiration.
7 ) What gear do you shoot with?
I’m a Canon girl =) The EOS 5D Mark II with various lens.
8 ) What is your favorite lens?
Currently it’s the 50 mm 1.4 lens.
9 ) Do you shoot in Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority or Manual?
I shoot manual.
10 ) Where do you see your photography in 10 years?
Let’s see – photographing ads for GAP would be nice.
11 ) Do you have a tip for our readers?
Light is your friend in photography, learn to use it to your benefit.
12 ) Do you have a favorite photo of yours that you would like to share with us?
That’s hard; my favorite photographs change almost daily. Here’s one from my last session before leaving Ontario to move to Alberta. The connection between this mother and her newborn was so overwhelming; it brought tears to my eyes. Moments like this are priceless, and memories for a lifetime to come.
Thank you very much Dawn.
I recommend that everyone check out Dawn's photos. Especially her Emelie set which really shows the thought that goes into her photography. Then head to her website and check out her work. Fantastic photos there.
Chris.
Photographer name: Dawn Bourget, Flickr Stream, Website.
1 ) How long have you been interested in photography?
Ever since I was little, I was interested in photography. I remember getting my first camera at about 12 years old. I took that camera everywhere.
2 ) What got you started in photography?
When my daughter was born, my passion for photography was reborn too. I was in awe of her and wanted to capture every moment and milestone. It was about 3 years later, when all my friends and family had me photographing there kids and families. So, with the support of my husband Dawn Bourget Photography became a reality. www.dawnbourgetphotography.ca
3 ) Do you have any photographers who's work you admire?
Wow so many photographers inspire me.
4 ) What inspires you to make photographs?
Life… It’s a cliché but life is so short and goes by so fast, photographs help to make our memories last a lifetime. That’s what drew me to “the 365” capturing those everyday fleeting moments.
5 ) Do you have a specific style that you like to shoot? Such as portraits, fine art, photojournalism etc.
I prefer lifestyle/photojournalism. I don’t think photography has to always be about the perfect shot.
6 ) What is your favorite photographic subject?
Well, if you’ve seen my 365 you know it’s my daughter. She has always been my inspiration.
7 ) What gear do you shoot with?
I’m a Canon girl =) The EOS 5D Mark II with various lens.
8 ) What is your favorite lens?
Currently it’s the 50 mm 1.4 lens.
9 ) Do you shoot in Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority or Manual?
I shoot manual.
10 ) Where do you see your photography in 10 years?
Let’s see – photographing ads for GAP would be nice.
11 ) Do you have a tip for our readers?
Light is your friend in photography, learn to use it to your benefit.
12 ) Do you have a favorite photo of yours that you would like to share with us?
That’s hard; my favorite photographs change almost daily. Here’s one from my last session before leaving Ontario to move to Alberta. The connection between this mother and her newborn was so overwhelming; it brought tears to my eyes. Moments like this are priceless, and memories for a lifetime to come.
Thank you very much Dawn.
I recommend that everyone check out Dawn's photos. Especially her Emelie set which really shows the thought that goes into her photography. Then head to her website and check out her work. Fantastic photos there.
Chris.
A Great Day For Sports Photography?
I just read a post on Scott Kelby's blog about how some professional sports photographers stole a dream away from an amature photographer and proud dad. He had won a sideline pass for a major soccer game and that outraged the so called professional photographers and they rallied to have the pass revoked. NOT VERY PROFESSIONAL. Were they worried that he would be a better photographer than them? Are we amateurs such a threat to a professional that they have to go this far. I feel for this guy. It saddens me.
Anyway, here is the link to the post.
Chris.
Anyway, here is the link to the post.
Chris.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Photo Of The Day - 237 of 365. Alanna.
Wednesday August 26 2009.
I managed to take a photo of my wife before the thunderstom rolled in this evening.
She is my world.
I managed to take a photo of my wife before the thunderstom rolled in this evening.
She is my world.
Canon 50D, EF50mm f/1.8 II, ISO 100, f/5.6 for 1/100 sec.
Low Light Photography - Camp Fire Photos.
Camping. Who doesn't love it? I love taking photos at the lake. Anybody who's been to the lake with me can tell you that. What about getting some fun shots from around the camp fire? It used to involve a tripod and the subject posing or using the flash for the candid shots. Either way, the shot was not the same. It was either way to "posed" looking or the flash just ruined the great light from the fire.
Recently, I took some photos around the campfire with a very high ISO, 6400, and my 50mm f/1.8 lens wide open to f/1.8. Of course this produced some pretty bad noise. Especially with the ISO at 6400. I could have gone with a lower ISO setting but I really wanted the faster shutter speed to get the sharpest photo I could. Well what to do? I used Noise Ninja to take care of the noise. Here are the resulting photos. I won't bore you with the before shots, trust me it was like looking at a sand painting!
Recently, I took some photos around the campfire with a very high ISO, 6400, and my 50mm f/1.8 lens wide open to f/1.8. Of course this produced some pretty bad noise. Especially with the ISO at 6400. I could have gone with a lower ISO setting but I really wanted the faster shutter speed to get the sharpest photo I could. Well what to do? I used Noise Ninja to take care of the noise. Here are the resulting photos. I won't bore you with the before shots, trust me it was like looking at a sand painting!
Photo Of The Day - 236 of 365. Air Hog.
Tuesday August 25 2009.
As he learned to fly it. It broke. What a crazy toy. Too hard to fly but lots of fun.
As he learned to fly it. It broke. What a crazy toy. Too hard to fly but lots of fun.
Canon 50D, EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS, ISO 1600, f/5 for 1/250 sec.
Photo Of The Day - 235 of 365. Massive Trailer.
Monday August 24 2009.
These trailers are massive. All the wheels steer. It must be 80 feet long. Always impress me when they back them under a building.
These trailers are massive. All the wheels steer. It must be 80 feet long. Always impress me when they back them under a building.
Canon 50D, EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, ISO 100, f/8 for 1/100 sec.
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