Do you know what type of photography I don't get to practice nearly as often as I'd like? Action shoots. Usually, my only opportunity is my family's annual street hockey game each Christmas. I've gotten somewhat okay at shooting it; I know who's most likely to move quickly, who I can most easily get an… Continue reading Five (non-technical) lessons in action shots
Usually, when I miss taking part in a photo challenge, I really miss it. Not only do I not get the photo posted to the 52Frames website, I don't get it taken at all. That wasn't the case last week. I may not have posted the photo to the site, but I did take it.… Continue reading A bit of background
I have complicated feelings about the gophers that forage for food in my front yard. On the one hand, they're cute little things. I like watching them scamper about, playing or looking for something to eat. And how could I not look at those little paws and fluffy tails and not feel a little tug… Continue reading Cute destruction
I've had this porcelain doll for... more years than I can accurately remember. It was a gift when I was young. I received a lot of porcelain dolls over the years, actually, but this one still sits on top of on one of my bookshelves. It's always been a bit of a favourite, though I… Continue reading Sparkle and grace
Sometimes I don't get to shoot exactly what I'd like to for the photo challenges I take part in. And, no, I don't mean I don't want to take part in the themes; I haven't really disliked any of them so far. I've found some really tough, yes, sometimes to the point where I haven't… Continue reading Daisy, daisy
