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I am not the world’s greatest photographer, but I think these are some pretty good examples of some really nice pictures that were taken with fairly basic cameras. You don’t have to have the best or most expensive equipment to take outstanding photos as long as you have a good working knowledge of your camera and basic photography and lighting concepts. Actually that applies to any hobby – you don’t have to spend alot to be creative and have fun. In fact, some of the best moments of creativity are born out of a lack of super duper tools.
Don’t be afraid to play with your camera and all of its settings. There’s nothing that can’t be reset! Now, on to the photos (warning – very large!) Read more
Little Theories is proud to announce our new Flickr photo challenge group called Version. Participate as little or as much as you like.
Find us here:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/version_challenge/
Version is a weekly photo challenge group for creative people who enjoy sharing their works with others. We give you the concept; you submit your interpretation or “version”. This group is for all skill levels and is meant to be a fun, interactive, and creative way to motivate you to get out and use your camera. We have due dates, but we don’t hold fast to those, so drop in when you feel inspired or moved.
Photoshopped works are welcome – The photo must be YOUR original work and specify that the photo has been modified
Challenge 1 is “Living Water”
Challenge 2 is “Holitude”
Lately, I find myself looking at photographs (mostly that I have taken) that make me sad. This is the one that makes me saddest. I don’t know why it dawned on me until today, but this photograph makes me think “I am so far away from home, except that, for now, this IS home”. Maybe it’s the shortening of daylight hours, maybe its because the holidays loom upon us, or maybe it is other circumstances in my life right now. All of it make me feel so alone. Click on photo for full size.
such a long way from home
In happier news, I have fired up the Quickutz Silhouette and am cutting shapes and words like crazy. I have entered into a holiday card swap on craftster.org and am making 20 (!) handmade cards for my swap partner.
Kate's mini book
I am forever afraid that nothing I create will be “perfect”. I am always comparing my crafts, photographs, and art to others. Instead of trying to learn or do, I just sit in the corner and do nothing. I decided to conquer my fear and just make something. Anything. I was inspired by a magazine about mini books/albums. I thought taking a small step would be easier, and a mini book was the perfect way to do it.
I used DCWV Rockstar paper cut into 6″x6″ pages with rounded corners, some stickers, and photos of Kate, my friend’s daughter. It was her first rock concert (Maroon 5 in Tampa) and she got to meet Adam Levine. I wanted her to have something special to remember the occasion, and I got out the supplies and just did it. Was it perfect? No. Did it bring me joy to complete a project? Absolutely. Did it give me courage to create more? Indeed. Did Kate notice imperfections? Absolutely not and she loves the mini book.
So, in addition to using your camera, I challenge you to make something this month. Anything. Make a paperclip bracelet. Paint a mug. Make a T-Shirt. Play with digital programs and have fun with your pictures (Have I mentioned that I love Photoshop?). Just create and enjoy the freedom of being you. Don’t be afraid. There are no mistakes.
Lights
Click for full size. Taken with the good ‘ol Nikon D40.
Of all the things that I saw/did/tasted on a recent trip to LA/Bev Hills/Hollywood; of all the pictures I took, this is my favorite. I took it while standing out on the deck before dinner in Hollywood. I thought that it was a little piece of serenity and simplicity high above the craziness below. I can’t tell you why I was moved to photograph a string of lights. I guess I am at the point in my life where I am starting to notice these things. Simple yet, complex in its own strange way.
