More I Spy...

I spy a teacher, 3 eggs, and two Frankensteins
4, hearts,a light bulb,&2 peace signs;
A pumpkin,2 shells, a heart of gold
A "tyler", a soldier,an 's' so bold.

I Spy...

I spy a purple dinosaur, blue crab, and two different kinds of keys,                                  
A shy parrot, two maple leaves, and the letter "P";

A christmas light, apple, and Eiffel Tower,
A guitar pick, popsicle stick, and bejeweled flower.

PhotoBucket Edits

Photo of the Day

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I do not own this image and am using it for educational purposes only.

Close-Up Key Points

1.) Depth of Field
The distance that an object would be in focus is very small. It is almost impossible to have subject up close be in sharp focus, and setting a small aperture doesn't greatly increase it. The best practice is to choose which part should be sharp.


2.) Movement
Using a tripod to steady the camera is a very good idea, due to the fact that movement of the subject or camera is greatly magnified. Flash can reduce the effect of movement, since the slightest twitch will make the image unclear.


3.) The Working Distance
The space between the object and the front of the lens is very important. For animals you need a large working distance so they don't run away or hurt you. This requires a longer-than-normal focal length.


4.) Automatic Flash Exposure
At very short distances the flash may not respond quickly enough to prevent over exposure. To prevent this, set the aperture manually and make sure close-up focusing is available. 

The Times They Are A-Changin'

A history of important events from 1989-2012.

Set to Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are A-Changin'"

Trick Photography

Some interesting trick pictures...








                                         I might try this shot...


 
http://shechive.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/trick-photography-1.jpg
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Or this shot...

                     
                                                                       

http://shechive.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/trick-photo-17.jpg

http://shechive.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/trick-photography-22.jpg

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http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/trick-photography-clever-composition-perspective25.jpg


















                                         Or possibly this shot...

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   To recreate the pose with the men sitting on the wall and hanging off the sidewalk I would have one person sit with their legs folded and leaning on the wall with their back on the ground and head slightly elevated in the foreground of the shot. Five to ten feet back I would have someone with their feet parallel the the first persons head "hanging" from a crack in the floor. Ten to fifteen feet back from them I would have someone with their feet planted on the wall and arms by their side like they were walking across the wall. The shot would be taken from a high point on the wall so the camera would look down on the action.




     To recreate the shoe picture I would set up a shoe in the foreground of the picture, possibly elevated from the ground slightly (i.e. on a table or chair). I would have someone stand really far behind (50-60 feet) so they appear to be standing on the top of the shoe, bent over as if they are grabbing the tongue and the laces. The photo would be taken about 5 feet back from the shoe.



    To recreate the photo of the dancer I would borrow a fake tulip from the art room and place it on the edge of a table so the flower was hanging over the edge. I would then have someone stand 10-20 feet behind the tulip and pose like a dancer, not showing the table in the photo at all, with the tulip acting as the dancers skirt. This photo could also be taken outside if someone held the tulip up while the photo was being taken.