58/365 Form and Color

#DS447: Go abstract today.

Make a photograph that focuses on form and color rather than detail.

I am no artist. So when I read the word abstract in today's TDS assignment, I knew another headache was on its way. Form and color --- I obviously took the assignment literally again. This photo above is no abstract. Uggh. I began to chew these mini M&Ms out of frustration. Then I realized I can shoot these sweet things in macro... I hoped to end up with something more abstract looking.

 

Whatever! (That's my perfectionist self talking.) I'm going back to knitting...

 

 

Sigh. I think too much. :))

57/365 "Candies"

#DS446: Create a photo today that gives a sense of depth or dimension.

Testing My New Candy

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 @ 16mm, 1/13sec, f/3.5, ISO1000

I was crazy busy playing today. My husband gave me some new "candies" for Valentines! (Forgive me but I couldn't wait any longer! LOL) My main gift was what I used above. An ultra-wide angle lens with coordinating filters. I fell in love from the very first shot. I think it will never leave my camera from now on.

Another one of my presents are extension tubes, the economical way to do macro. It takes some getting used to but I am loving it too! Here are some sample photos that I took with the use of my 50mm f/1.4G lens.

Getting Up Close

She's blushing. I think she likes me.

56/365 Cloudy

#DS445: Look upward today.

Make a photograph with a low horizon and that emphasizes the sky.

 

55/365 What New Year's Resolution?!?!

Next TDS assignment, please! :))

54/365 Laughter

#DS443: Fill the frame of a photograph with a single subject today.

Even though it was very gloomy, our temperature was in the high 40's today. So right after school, we spent some family time, watching Alyssa ride her tricycle on the driveway. See how happy she was?? I can't wait for spring so we can do this more often. I am just done with bitter cold winter... DONE!

To those affected by the winterstorm this week, I hope you all are staying safe and warm. Our prayers go out to all of you.

Thanks for stopping by.

53/365 Knit, Knit, Knit

#DS442: Make a photograph that features repetition.

I am making an Eternity Scarf (or cowl) with the 465-yard skein of Fisherman's Wool that I found at the store this morning. Actually I just finished one for someone else --- and I absolutely loved it! So... after all these weeks of knitting for family and friends, I think it's time that I reward myself :)

52/365 Hide and Seek

#DS441: Make a photograph using hard light today.

Feature the crisp and strong shadows as a major element of your photograph.

I wonder where Alyssa is...

Lens 35mm f/1.8, f8.0, ISO400