Day 343

December 9, 2011

     So it has been such a long time since I posted a picture. Today, I found this treasure on my computer, and realized that this was one of the images that I never put up. I know it's not Christmas, but enjoy.

Day 220

August 8, 2011

     Last days in Colorado were absolutely golden.

SOOC

Day 317

      The golden delicious days of autumn are over. We've passed the first snow so the crunchy leaves become flattened like a soggy layer of paper. Any fruits left over shrivel and harden. The mountains are kissed with snow and sun, barren trunks decorate the slopes.

Day 140

    Just more experimentation with how light falls. Mostly because it's important and partially because I did not have free time until late at night.

Day 138

     Today was a day of epiphany. If you use a bounce card on a speedlight, you should be able to use it with on-camera flash! Right? Right! Of course, I do not own a bounce card, but can easily craft one, using a hand or a sheet of cardstock and tape. For now. And of course, it worked wonderfully. And I enjoyed the transparency it created in my hand in my test shots.

Day 113

     Today I got a new lens to rent. I played with it for about half an hour, and am already in love with it. It's the perfect portrait lens! 50 mm, f/1.8! I wish that I could have it more than a week.

Day 102

Day 79

     I got a comment saying my self-portraits were too "angsty." Haha. So I'll try my hand at one where I'm smiling for once.

Day 68

     So many people get squeamish when I try to take a picture of their faces. Understandable. What about their hands? Do the express anything?

Day 66

Peace.

Day 62

Day 55

Day 53

     I am thoroughly displeased with myself today. I did not put in the effort that my concept idea deserved, and the results show that. Maybe I'll save that idea for another day. Perhaps one that I can own a tripod and a remote sensor. Someday... I do not like today's picture, so you shouldn't either. But if you do, please let me know why, and I'll pretend like that's what I meant to do.
     Broken lamp.

Day 47

     Weirdest weather today. Windy by day, sleet-y by night. I was planning on doing a shoot today, but I kind of gave up in the face of the wind. Dang it though, I should have done it. Might've made for some fun results. Now I know, you NEVER back down because of the weather. When he's being unkind, you just smile and prove to him that you are awesome. I really wish the wind would kick up again.
     And now we've got some sleet. Hmmm. Not really feeling the photo jive. But that's why I gotta keep trying.

Day 45

     I miss dancing every day!
     Hopefully you like this, cause just afterwards, my incredibly awesome lamp fell over and broke. It better be worth it.

Day 44

     A friend walked by, exclaiming that there were only "like two" stars to look at and kept on moving. Here's to her, to prove her wrong. It's always brighter than we think it is. There's always more stars than our limited eyes can see. Even if others only see the few bright ones, you have the capability to see more, just by changing your perspective.
     Feel free to interpret this metaphorically.

Day 38

Day 31

     Last day of the first month!
     All is cold and quiet on the campus...

Day 28

     A good friday. Filled with classes I love. It's a good life.
     And if I could, I would always, always stay outside! It is such a beautiful crisp night! So I just walked and walked and caught this guy jaywalking. It did not turn out at all what I had hoped, but I rather enjoy it more, in all its motion-y glory.

Day 26

      Self portrait time.  I have definitely covered all of the subjects found in my dorm room. And building. It is definitely going to take a lot of preparation and creativity to keep this up until April! But I guess that is what makes it so much fun!