But the good thing is that I've learned a lot including more about how to use my camera and most of all been given the confidence to experiment, try out different settings. I can't pretend I understand shutter speed, exposure, depth of focus completely - but I know a bit more than I did before and I'm going to practise. And it will take an awful lot of practice, believe me!
Pete Russell, who ran the workshop, is a professional photographer and a very good teacher. Explains things simply and has limitless patience. 'Pete, tell me again: do I need the shutter speed to be fast or slow for this?'
There were only three of us on the course, but each of us had a different camera/knowledge/interest. One absolute added bonus was the fact that we spent a gorgeous sunny Sunday afternoon tripping around the top spots on the Gower beauty parade.
Here are what I think are the best of the bunch. Sadly my camera battery died just before sunset at Rhossilli so I had to switch to my tablet, which meant a lot of wobble and less control.
Trying to grasp the rule of thirds as well as leading into and out of photos. |
This would have been better if I'd caught it a moment or two earlier while still in the sparkly bit of sea. |
Not quite a silhouette and spoiled by the people in it. |
Discovered the camera could do panoramas! Also never before noticed how much Arthur's stone resembles a dog. |
The colour of the light is warmer now. |
Last photo with my camera. |
3 comments:
Fantastic Liz! Really loved them - especially the ones later in the day.
The tablet ones aren't bad at all. I always find it odd looking seeing people taking pictures with their tablet. Actually I find it a bit odd taking pictures with a phone.
I have a new camera. Himself got it for me for my birthday/anniversary/Christmas/just because. And gave it to me as a semi-surprise just when I was to take pictures at the soccer game between the priests and the seminarians. Which was a bit awkward because I didn't get a chance to get to know the camera before the game. It turned out okay, but I imagine that if I knew the camera better I would not have had to take 1300 pictures in the couple of hours in order to be sure to get good ones.
I need to learn my camera, and maybe taking a class is the only way I can get beyond automatic.
Your photos are excellent.
Thank you, Mrs N.
What a lovely surprise, Katney! Cameras can do so much but still you need the eye, which you have, for a good picture.
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