Dustin Thompson started his YouTube channel TheShutterSchool to help beginners and advanced photographers learn new techniques and enhance their photography skills.
So far there are 3 videos posted and I look forward to new additions.
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Showing posts with label photos. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
TheShutterSchool
Dustin Thompson started his YouTube channel TheShutterSchool to help beginners and advanced photographers learn new techniques and enhance their photography skills.
So far there are 3 videos posted and I look forward to new additions.
Friday, February 8, 2013
List of lists
31 fashion show goers
15 Alternatives to Gmail
9 Little Translation Mistakes That Caused Big Problems
9 Rules for Success by British Novelist Amelia E. Barr, 1901
20 century-old PhotoChops
10 old black & white design photos
7 Exciting New Designers to Watch at New York Fashion Week
10 Gadgets For Computer Nerds
8 Video Conferencing Tips
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
X-rayography
Hitherto unknown to me, I now have the pleasure of viewing x-rayography for the duration of 2013.
This process was developed by artist and photographer Albert Koetsier. You can see more of his work on his site's gallery page. His Jewels of Nature gallery highlights more examples of the subject of my 2013 calender. Enjoy!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Oh baby, it's COLD out there!
Hubby and I live in an apartment in Canada. Our master bedroom is on the corner of the building and we've lived with the draft assaulting our heads in that room for six years.
Until the second Iron Craft challenge, I didn't really stretch my brain cells on what to do about it; I only focused on what I couldn't do. The bedroom has sliding windows, so a padded, window snake wouldn't meet our needs. The challenge gave me a chance to think outside the box. Besides banishing the draftiness, I wanted something that would afford more privacy without sacrificing natural light during the day.
Here is the solution, which required some help from my hubby. We're so pleased with it that we've even given it a name, 'Room with a View'.
Before:
Now that you've seen the 'before' picture, I'm sure the question that begs to be asked is, "Why didn't we just move the bed to another wall?" Well, in order to fit all our bedroom furniture, while leaving plenty of room for egress, there was only one possible place to put it...right in front of that dratted window.
My hubby already had one of his photographs printed up on translucent plastic. I measured the inside width of the window, got him to make a frame from some old pieces of baseboard, I painted it, and then we attached the print to the back of the frame.
It fits easily into the window framing and the space at the top allows any winter condensation to dry.
The translucence of the plastic allows natural light to enter the room during the day. Here is a picture of the frame, back lit, so you can see how much light will filter through.
Translucency:
Now for the reveal; hope you like it!
After:
Now I just have to wheedle hubby into making some kind of shelving above it.
Until the second Iron Craft challenge, I didn't really stretch my brain cells on what to do about it; I only focused on what I couldn't do. The bedroom has sliding windows, so a padded, window snake wouldn't meet our needs. The challenge gave me a chance to think outside the box. Besides banishing the draftiness, I wanted something that would afford more privacy without sacrificing natural light during the day.
Here is the solution, which required some help from my hubby. We're so pleased with it that we've even given it a name, 'Room with a View'.
Before:
Now that you've seen the 'before' picture, I'm sure the question that begs to be asked is, "Why didn't we just move the bed to another wall?" Well, in order to fit all our bedroom furniture, while leaving plenty of room for egress, there was only one possible place to put it...right in front of that dratted window.
My hubby already had one of his photographs printed up on translucent plastic. I measured the inside width of the window, got him to make a frame from some old pieces of baseboard, I painted it, and then we attached the print to the back of the frame.
It fits easily into the window framing and the space at the top allows any winter condensation to dry.
The translucence of the plastic allows natural light to enter the room during the day. Here is a picture of the frame, back lit, so you can see how much light will filter through.
Translucency:
Now for the reveal; hope you like it!
After:
Now I just have to wheedle hubby into making some kind of shelving above it.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Free photography course
There is a free, 4-week, online webinar, photography course put on by creativetech tips. The 1st date was today but there are 3 more left. They are still accepting registrations.
Here is the info:
This special course is taught by photographer John Greengo from the PBS series Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge.
If you are interested, go to the following link to sign up for the remaining 3 sessions: http://creativetechs.com/freephotographycourse
July 15: Week 1 - Overview. Life of a World Traveling Photographer.
July 22: Week 2 - Your Camera.
July 29: Week 3 - Your Technique.
Aug 5: Week 4 - Composition Secrets
Sunday, July 12, 2009
10 photography stumbles
In previous posts, I've mentioned that I'm learning to use my new-to-me camera. There are many web sites that provide helpful tips for improving photography skills. Here are some links to ones I liked enough to bookmark:
78 Photography Rules for Complete Idiots
The 10 Most Common Photographic Mistakes
How to Photograph Fireworks Displays
An Introduction to Advanced Photography Tips
How to Take Better Photographs
Bernie's Better Beginner's Guide to Photography for Computer Geeks Who Want to be Digital Artists
8 Guidelines To Taking Panoramic Photos With Any Camera
10 Ways to Take Stunning Portraits
A Rookie Guide to Digital SLR Cameras
Digital Photography Tutorials
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Missing home
Home is Nova Scotia. Here are some photos of it from my favourite photographer, my husband. Please do not use or copy these photographs without permission.
Halifax Skyline
Halifax-Dartmouth Ferry
Peggy's Cove
Ocean Surf at Peggy's Cove
Fishing Boats in Yarmouth
Vineyard in Annapolis Valley
Path at Spectacle Lake
Sunday, July 5, 2009
10 bizarre stumbles
You never know what you are going to find when stumbling.
There, I Fixed It: User photo submissions that take DIY projects to a whole new level of absurdity. The faucet repair is priceless.
Wiener Designs: A slideshow of some submissions in Minnesota's first annual Hot Dog Dressing Contest. By dressing, they don't mean condiments.
SMS SOS: The text messaging hall of shame.
20 Scary Old School Surgical Tools: Take into consideration that most of these were probably used before general anesthesia was introduced! Can you imagine being awake and watching those instruments at work on you?
Bagelheads: The latest body manipulation trend.
World's Biggest Alarm Clock Shakes You Out of Bed: There have been mornings when this would have come in very handy.
Tweet Bubble Series: Fashions for twits. The first picture looks normal enough.
The 13 Most Unintentionally Disturbing Children's Toys
4 Holy Women Transformed by Cheese: Proof positive that there really is an alternate cheese universe.
This Vending Machine Sells What?!: Sushi anyone?
There, I Fixed It: User photo submissions that take DIY projects to a whole new level of absurdity. The faucet repair is priceless.
Wiener Designs: A slideshow of some submissions in Minnesota's first annual Hot Dog Dressing Contest. By dressing, they don't mean condiments.
SMS SOS: The text messaging hall of shame.
20 Scary Old School Surgical Tools: Take into consideration that most of these were probably used before general anesthesia was introduced! Can you imagine being awake and watching those instruments at work on you?
Bagelheads: The latest body manipulation trend.
World's Biggest Alarm Clock Shakes You Out of Bed: There have been mornings when this would have come in very handy.
Tweet Bubble Series: Fashions for twits. The first picture looks normal enough.
The 13 Most Unintentionally Disturbing Children's Toys
4 Holy Women Transformed by Cheese: Proof positive that there really is an alternate cheese universe.
This Vending Machine Sells What?!: Sushi anyone?
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
New-to-me camera
Here is the camera that my husband gave me when he bought a professional one. It is a FujiFilm FinePix S9100. Digital Camera Info's web site says it has enough features to confuse a Ph.D. student! That's OK, I'll take my time learning the advanced functions. Right now, I'll just get used to the automatic ones. It's a pretty good non-SLR consumer camera and, considering I'm a novice, this camera will probably keep me interested for years.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Just fiddling around
I'm trying out my new-to-me camera. My husband got another last fall and gave me this one. This is the first camera I've owned with advanced features and it intimidated me with its complexity until this week.
The lens helps me view things differently and I am becoming intrigued.
Here are some shots I took tonight.
I. Supper: French bread, sharp cheddar, dill pickle and a salad. As you can see, the meal satisfied my tastebuds. Now I'm washing it down with a cup of chai cooled with mulled apple cider. Mmmm...relaxing.
II. Husband: I love his face.
III. Tools: Ratchets in hubby's toolbox.
The lens helps me view things differently and I am becoming intrigued.
Here are some shots I took tonight.
I. Supper: French bread, sharp cheddar, dill pickle and a salad. As you can see, the meal satisfied my tastebuds. Now I'm washing it down with a cup of chai cooled with mulled apple cider. Mmmm...relaxing.
II. Husband: I love his face.
III. Tools: Ratchets in hubby's toolbox.
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