These Boots Are Made For Walkin'

And That's Just what They'll Do.

Good Morning! Cheesy title, I know, but I'm really happy with today's photograph.

First, the Techy stuff.

Nikon D60 - Nikkor 35mm F/1.8G DX AF-S

Exposure: 1/640th

F/stop: F/2.0

ISO: 800

+1 EV

I'm pleased impressed how blurred I got with F/2.

Today's shot is from Sunday evening, a group of friends and I went to the park.

This shot features an undeniably teenager's shoes, as if I had to tell you.

Yes, this was shot in a road.

I believe my exact words were "Stand in the road, I don't see any cars!"

We didn't get ran over, and we did get a good shot. My brother snapped a shot of me taking this with his phone, I need to get it.

I took about 200 photos within the hour, with more good than I was expecting, so this isn't the only shot from that night you'll see. And, I became friends with spot metering. Handy Dandy.

That's about it, I'll get to a post I have in my head about ISO soon.

It's a beautiful day, go shoot something! But always remember,

Quantaray Kills. Don't do it.

A Pondering

Photography is so cool. Once you forget you're looking through a viewfinder, you're set. You watch life happen. The only difference is, as a photographer, you can capture life, and share it with the world in seconds. As if everyone was there. Are you a pro photojournalist? You have one of the coolest jobs ever. You get to watch life, the ups and the downs, but then, you get to show the world what you experienced. You have one of the most important jobs, too.

Think about this next time you're shooting candid work. You're providing the world with an experience. Take pride in that.

Kate, a Teaser

Morning! Here's a peek at Friday's little shoot...

This is Kate. She's cool.

Nerdy info

ISO: 100

F/Stop: F/2.2

Exposure: 1/400th

Not much to say about this. We went to the park, shot on a sunny day.

I actually kinda wanted to shoot on a bright day. I wanted a trial & error day. After all, it was my first shoot. Was I nervous? You bet I was. But I wanted to learn what not to do.

This wasn't a planned shoot by more than a few hours. I wanted to learn, for the planned shoot we have coming up. I wanted to know what not to do. I learned first hand that once you lock focus, you DON'T BREATH. I learned that sunny days suck. I confirmed many notions.

If you're a beginner, I strongly suggest you do this. Grab a friend or two, and do what I do best.

Applied learning. It's a great thing.

That's all for now, but remember. Quantaray kills. Don't do it.

Dave Owens

Dave playing his last show in East TN.

Nikon D60

Nikkor 35mm F/1.8 DX @ 35mm (52mm)

ISO: 1600 (I KNOW, CALM DOWN.)

Exposure: 1/40th

F/stop: 1.8

+ 1/3 EV.

I'll make a post about this guy soon enough.

ISO was that high because, well, it was dark. I hate going higher than 800 on this camera, but it had to be done.

I got lucky with this photo. Out of about 250 pictures, I got maybe 10 good ones.

It was really just hold your breath and shoot, and hope you got a good shot.

That's pretty much it. Shot from a thing I did on Friday should be up tomorrow.

A Serious NoNo

Hello All!

Recently, I was positioned as photographer for Foothills Community Players' latest production, On Golden Pond. Being a young teen yet photographer for something like this can be a bit nerve-racking (In February I was jumped from Ass. to Head the day of Photo Call) but we all work better under pressure, no? So I did my thing as the time came, and as always I shoot Dress (if I can), Final Dress, and of course, Photo Call. I didn't have the luxury of shooting Dress, so I was quite ridged and focused on Final Dress, leading to the following mistake.

Here he is, norman Thayer Jr., reading up. A fair shot, no? NO. See that foot, cause I sure don't. That foot was Cut Off. That's called bad composition. See all that room above the head? Cut from that and adjust. I have a very bad habit of leaving a bit too much headroom, sometimes compromising the better shot. Although he's only in this chair for maybe 15 seconds, holding still for maybe 5, that's still no excuse. Always check your composition. Focus>compose>expose. In that sequence. Save people's foreheads and toes; compose.

So what have we learned today? Don't cut toes, don't cut heads, and remember, there is Always time to re-compose. Don't let it slip, it's make or break.

On a side note: the AF-AE lock on a Nikon D60 is crap. I couldn't keep it locked without changing a setting with my manhands. I need a new camera.

Have fun, kids! And remember, Quantaray kills.