Fisherman

This is a great example of being ready and having your exposure set.  With this picture I was driving down Heckscher Road in Jacksonville and when I saw him I pulled off of the road and I jumped out of my car. This is the only picture I was able to take. Soon as I took this one he turned around and walked in.  When ever you are out making photos always have your camera set for a quick shot. If you are using manual preset everything for the brightest exposure then all you have to do is make a quick adjustment if your shot is in the shade.  This is also a great time to leave your camera on the "P" setting.

While eating lunch I looked up and saw this. It was quite dark and was a slow shutter speed.  The shadows caused this bluish cast on the picture. I liked the colors so I did not try to correct it. This is why I try to always  carry a camera with me. I mostly use a Canon G9 if I am unable to carry my larger camera.  Always be looking for that shot no one else would see.  This a great way to develop your eye.

    I like this image because of the simplicity of it. I was at the Atlantic Ocean taking pictures of surfers with parachutes and I looked to my left and saw this tranquil scene. I like the clouds because the seem to balance the lower left rocks and dark area. The colors are very peaceful as well.

This was taken back in the film days. My friend and I were camping and I woke up in the tent and saw him and his dog outside of the tent, grabbed my camera as fast as I could. Since it was film I only took one shot. I still  try to do that today with digital. I do not believe in shooting as fast as you can and hope to get one good one. I believe that ruins your creative eye. Now there are times for rapid shooting but not often.

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Well I have been gone for quiet some time. I know no one is looking at this but it is practice.

More Kudzu

I beat the rain today but still very cloudy. I can't believe all the Kudzu in my back yard. Took several shots and liked several but this one won out today.

Kudzu plants

Not sure if the spelling is correct (Kudzu) but that is how it sounds. It is a vine that grows wild and it will take over everything and I do not know how to kill it. All I do is cut it at the base otherwise it will takeover your tree tops and not allow sun to your trees.