This post comes after a long break. I have been on my toes the past few months. A lot happened during these months. I was out of the country, visiting family and friends, which was fun, then my kid's vacations started, which is by the way, my full time working period. I have to keep them busy and a whole lot needs to be done during those times. When my kid's vacations ended in September, mine started. Phew... Even if you work like a dog during their school days, it's nothing compared to having school going kids at home. I think I have done enough of whining. Let's get back to business.
I have been clicking pictures, though they were more of family and friends. Just this week I clicked a few nature pictures. It's been such a nice summer. Even in September we have an extended summer month going on. Just loving the weather out here, but I am too afraid of the winter. In no case do I want an extended winter.
The dew drops have started appearing in the mornings. It's a little chilly, temperatures going down to 50 F, so what, the days a warm and cozy.
Hope these pictures would bring some freshness in your lives. Will be back with some more soon.
Taking a picture in studio is like creating art, while capturing something in nature, or architecture or landscape is like capturing art. I like to do both the things but some photographers think that in studio pictures do not take much effort. It is more difficult to create than to capture , I believe. I say this because the past week I have been trying to create and for that you need fresh ideas and fresh mind, which were both not possible this week as I have exhausted myself with work. This is a random thought which came to my mind, anyway I was lucky to take a few pictures of the first snowfall we had this season. Here are a few...
In this picture I found a few leaves on the path leading to the woods which I thought would look good in SC.
Shutter Speed -1/60 secs
Aperture - 4.5
ISO - 125
As this was the first snowfall , there are a few brown, red leaves on the Oak trees even now. So this shot is of 8:00 am in the morning when the sun was lighting up the leaves on the top of the trees. The golden hour light is always considered the best time to take pictures outdoors. The pictures are soft and magical. I usually miss this time when I am not on vacation, which means I am working as this is the busiest time. That day I left everything and shot a few first snow pictures. It looked magical. Being a photographer you are blessed with such views and feelings. Very often you can just admire the beauty that surrounds us.
Shutter Speed - 1/60 secs
Aperture - F16
ISO - 100
This picture is of the snow on the deck. Just loved how the leaves are sitting there and the sun rays dancing it's way through the railings of the deck. You will be seeing a lot more snow pictures from me as it's here to stay for some four-five months. Hope you enjoyed the view too and hope you all will have a nice weekend.
Shutter Speed -1/20 secs
Aperture - F16
ISO - 200
Saw the first frost last week in the morning. Beautiful fall colors are covering the paths. The leaves which have fallen from the trees are no longer with us but they have transformed the place into beautiful paintings.
This is my capture of the frost.
Shutter Speed - 1/20
ISO - 200
Love the Oak leaves. They have lots of curves and are bold in shape.
A path in the park will give you a good idea of what the fall in Michigan is like this year. This was taken in the evening at the time of the golden light.
Shutter Speed - 1/13
Aperture - F13
ISO - 100
This is a short post as I have been busy with kid's stuff. Not much accomplished in the field of photography this week. Just working on my other passion and that is web designing.
Hope to get some pictures for my next post. Wish you all a happy Festival season. From the place where I come, we have Diwali - festival of lights, which is a four to five days long festival. Wish you all a very Happy Diwali!!!!
It's something about Nature that it draws you to it. This is a trail at the back of my house. Don't you think it's inviting? The fresh green color and the breeze, with wet leaves fallen on the ground. It is this time of the year when dew drops are very common on leaves and trees. This year we are witnessing a very beautiful Autumn or Fall season. Love all the colored leaves. The play of light and shadow on the leaves makes it even more dramatic.
So this weekend I stepped out into the woods even deeper, looking for mushrooms as this is the season for mushrooms.
I saw this growing on the wood chips. Looked papery and the light falling from above gave this a lighted look.
Shutter Speed - 1/8 secs
ISO- 200
I love the way the bokeh has formed in the background by the shadow and light passing through the leaves of the woods.
Some of the fallen leaves. They can glow in moonlight. All the yellow leaves glow when there is moonlight. Looks beautiful even in the night.
Shutter 1/60 secs
ISO - 100
This is all for now. Have a nice week!
This week I mostly worked on two websites and the rest of the time was spent taking indoor pictures and editing some of the them.
As Summer is working it's way to Fall, these greens will turn into yellows, browns and oranges. Will have to wait for 5-6 months to see them green again. So I clicked a few. These leaves are from the giant Oak trees we have here.
ISO - 100
Aperture- F 8
Shutter - 1/30 secs
I had Photoshop since quite some time but have not been using it for heavy editing. I like to enhance the image rather than create composites. Digital Photography and Editing cannot be separated. Some photo purists are strong believers that Photoshopping should remain separate from Photography. I stand in the middle and believe that taking a picture from your camera is 85% of the job and the rest is enhancing your work to make it more appealing. This is the edit I did this week. I have given the Daisies a rustic look. I am not sure what you think of it. I like it.
ISO - 200
Aperture -22
Shutter - 1/8 secs
This is a hairy leaf which had a shiny look to it. I edited it to some extent .
ISO - 200
Aperture - F16
Shutter - 1/180 secs
This is all for today. Comments are welcome! Hope you all are having a nice week.
