Dec 082009
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Just the other day…it snowed! Our first of the season. With no wind, early morning was a fairyland.
These crabapple trees immediately caught my eye in a nearby park, where I happily spent 1½ hours taking photographs just after sunrise.
I’m learning to work with my gear in cold weather, to stay comfortable but also have the freedom to move:
- Stow pack in the trunk of the car, but choose only 1 lens for the camera to carry along with the tripod. Stash cable release somewhere handy.
- Handwarmers activated in outside pockets, but wear only silk gloves.
- Inside pockets hold an extra battery and memory card, along with the closeup lens and/or polarizer, car keys, cell phone, memo pad, pencil, and business cards.
- Water bottle stays in car; but maybe next time I’ll take a thermos of hot tea instead. 🙂
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¹Colors of the day:
- Red R:150 G:27 B:24
- White R:124 G:216 B:218
- Gray R:107 G:98 B:97
This is the type of snowfall I love. A winter wonderland. I love your two images for today. Red berries peeking out from a blanket of pristine snow always make a striking image.
I’ve missed your daily postings, so I’m glad you put these images up. But I’ll bet you’ve been enjoying the lack of self-imposed pressure to perform daily.
Thank you, Flo.
I do miss the focus of posting daily, but… There are also some things I need to catch up on in “real life.” Like the upcoming holidays. 🙂
Photography is very serious, for me, but trying to find that balance is a good thing — I think.
Or maybe not? Perhaps better to go “Hell bent for leather!”
Winter Cheer Today @ 12:11am
My favorite is the first one.
I like the almost abstract background with its so subtle pattern and colors. In itself this background is a winter landscape. White, grey and black with just hints of color (red, here) are the essence of winter.
The bokey outlines the 3-dimensions branch and cranberries, and their judicious placement.
In brief, with a great simplicity you capture the essence of winter and its fresh white fragrance.
Written on TME yesterday, I think
I wanted to copy the comment I did on TME about this picture, but your server refuses copies.
Pixelle, thank you for taking the time to visit and comment on both sites.
That is a social conundrum I haven’t yet figured out how to handle!
As for the server refusing to copy, I’ll run a test to see what that issue might be, and appreciate your “head’s up” (warning message).
“That is a social conundrum I haven’t yet figured out how to handle!”
For you, I think the best is to post to multiple threads so more people can see your work.
I seem to be able to copy and paste text from other windows into this reply box. Could you tell me a bit more about what you were doing and the error message received?