Tomorrow morning before we depart, I intend to land and see what can be found in the neighborhood. -Christopher Columbus It's remarkable that every time I take my camera out for a walk around the neighborhood, it manages to surprise me. New growth, new decay, new shadows. I go out thinking it's a lost cause … Continue reading what can be found
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by a different route
or, Why Walks are the Best After taking Daniel to school on Monday afternoon, I looked about me on the drive home and realized suddenly that it was a beautiful day. We had about a week and a half of weird, dreary weather; it messed with my mood - everything felt stagnant. But Monday was … Continue reading by a different route
shallow dof
When my sister was in town, I discussed with her how I'd really like to achieve a better bokeh effect by purchasing a 50mm lens. A photography major, she scolded me promptly, telling me that achieving a shallow depth of field had everything to do with knowing how to adjust manual settings, not with buying … Continue reading shallow dof
autumn light
I took a short walk yesterday evening to enjoy the crisp air and setting sun. I felt a bit crazy walking more after being on my feet all morning and having to hike back to my car by the least efficient route due to the Dalai Lama's visit, but I'm glad I got out for … Continue reading autumn light
the neighborhood
I decided to take a walk around my new neighborhood to get a sense of the community. Since most of the homes in this area were built in the 1960s, most of our neighbors are elderly; at least, I assume they've lived in the same home for 50 years. It's a pleasant change to live … Continue reading the neighborhood