Photography Lessons

Astro and Sports Photography...

Recently I had the opportunity to test my photography skills in the sports and astro realms. Here is just a sampling. There is MUCH that I still have to improve but it is just the beginning! Hope you enjoy the samples and if you like please give me some critiquing!

In an attempt to capture the strength of the Milky Way I learned that the aria where I was shooting, though dark as it was, still had way too much light. I'll keep trying to figure out this realm of night and star photography - and oh how it stretches your mind and skills!

In an attempt to capture the strength of the Milky Way I learned that the aria where I was shooting, though dark as it was, still had way too much light. I'll keep trying to figure out this realm of night and star photography - and oh how it stretches your mind and skills!

The sky is very clear these nights and the strain of the Milky Way is so vibrant, I really wish I could do it justice! Looking up at these night's skies just fill you with awe of our Creator and all His handiwork! 

I tried my hand at it again last night and here are the outcomes, one of which is my favourite constellation:

This is the Big Dipper: it reminds me of how full God's bountiful store is and His lavish measure used in the care of His children! 

This is the Big Dipper: it reminds me of how full God's bountiful store is and His lavish measure used in the care of His children! 

August's Photo Assignment...

Well, August's photo assignment was to break key photography rules. When it comes to the rule "practice, never stop shooting, always be looking for something to shoot, etc." I won first-place (just kidding) because I definitely broke it!  Here is the photo to prove it:

(Just kidding! I was "lazy" like this cat - or should I say my priorities were in other places. This photo was not taken in August)

(Just kidding! I was "lazy" like this cat - or should I say my priorities were in other places. This photo was not taken in August)

Through the business I was able to sneak in one actual rule-breaking episode, but it didn't turn out as I'd hoped. I guess that is what you get for rushing, being pressed for time, and not thoroughly thinking through the process.

The rule I tried to break was properly exposing the scene by using the exposure triangle. I'll include it below:

Why not share your opinion?! What would you have done differently? What setting would you have used? Etc., etc... Any thoughts???