Photo 365 - Day 209 (Drama Lemons)

Day 209 (January 28th, 2011)
Title: Drama Lemons

We had picked up some lemons while in Santa Cruz and it was my task to wash them and let them dry (don't ask why I have to do this - lets just say other folks in the house are a bit picky).  While setting them out to try, I started joking around that they were getting in Lemon Action Formation.  I mentioned: "These are going to be some mean lemons!  You can tell because they have a 'Sour' look on their faces!"  Of course, I was worried about their ability to fight "'Cause you all look a bit yellow to me!" 

Clearly, what was really learned, was that I just shouldn't be put in charge of some tasks...

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Photo 365 - Day 185 (Mr. Leaf #4)

Day 185 (January 4th, 2011)
Title: Mr Leaf #4

And so comes to a close the adventures of Mr. Leaf and his portraits.  It was fun playing around with my macro lens and a magnifying glass (that's what gave the shots a strange "fuzziness" to them).  It also turned into a nice display of texture in a photo.  I hope Mr. Leaf was pleased with the shots!

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Photo 365 - Day 166 (Light Gap)

Day 166 (December 16th, 2010)
Title: Light Gap

We have made it!  I'm finally done with the pictures of the little plastic containers!  At least until next time...  So, lets go over what I've learned from this experiment.  First, I should never be allowed into the Container Store.  I am a 'crack addict' when it comes to small container-y things.  I blame the drugs, mostly vitamin C ("C", for container!).  Secondly, I learned one flash with a reflector on it provide plenty of light to create some nice shadow effects.  Third, a small light/reflector makes for some harsh (aka: non-soft) shadows, and probably not the best lighting method for taking portraits of people.  Normally photos of people look better with softer shadows.  I can get the softer look by either a) getting a larger reflector or b) using a large diffusing umbrella.  This certainly gives me some ideas for new photos. 

And the most important thing that I got from this whole event was, anything can be a 'muse' for art - even little plastic containers! 

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Photo 365 - Day 160 (Doorways and Windows #2)

Day 160 (December 10th, 2010)
Title: Doorways and Windows #2

A continuation of my work from yesterday - Same general setup (small containers and single flash), but this time is a different perspective and angle.   While I realize the subject matter is a bit "bland", I am happy with the the way the shadows (and highlights) are playing off these small structures.  I relate this exercise to that of painters using those little wooden figurines to see how the light falls on them depending on how they are posed and where the light is coming from.  Hmm.  That gives me a good idea!  Coming soon - Wooden Guy Photos! 

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Photo 365 - Day 147 (Tree Bridge)

Day 147 (November 26th, 2010)
Title: Tree Bridge


We were walking by the Legion of Honor in San Fran just shooting photos of the bridge when I noticed this one tree branch looked very similar to the bridge's design.  I got a few shots, some with the branch in focus and some with the bridge in focus, but I thought the one with the tree in focus was a better composition because everyone knows the Golden Gate, even when it's blurry!


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