When I set up this challenge - I didn't realize that this would be my Halloween post.
BOO!
I've never been much of a "selfie" person
nothing wrong with it - just not my thing
so when I noticed that the first prompt on the photo challenge that I planned to use
was a self-portrait - my instinct was to remove it
because - you know - it's my challenge and I get to choose what I want
- but then -
what's a challenge without the challenge?
yeah - this was - ummmmmm fun...
It took me a while to get it all figured out -
lighting, focus, pose...
What I originally wanted to do was completely different,
but for the life of me, I could not figure out the angle.
Maybe I'll try again later - but then - yeah, probably not...
I took this shot as I was beginning to feel a bit frustrated
- and as I rushed to sit down (again), I started to laugh
- which probably explains why the focus could be better
But - this is me - curled up in my living room chair - downtime comfy
My favorite part of the photo - the blurry colors in the window!
I didn't plan it, but I really like the way it looks.
All adjustments were made in Adobe Lightroom
(my very, very, very favorite program - thanks, Greg!)
I like to keep things as real as possible, so do little more than a "clean" edit -
white balance, exposure, contrast, clarity, sharpness...
Whew - week one - check
Next up - clouds... hmmmm....
Your responses about camera lenses were so helpful - thank you!
so now - how about camera bags?
When you're out shooting - what do you carry with you and how?
Backpack? Purse? Tripod? Nothing but a camera?
Happy Halloween - don't eat too much candy - or do, and enjoy it! :-)
(none of that guilt stuff)
Canon EOS REBEL T3i
EF50mm f/1.8 II
1/13 sec at f/2.5
