So how did we all do in week 2 of the Take 52 Challenge? I found the theme “Cold to be particularly tricky. I was sure I would be able to conjure up some magical winter scene outside my house, but alas, it was not to be. Every time I would venture out, camera in hand, everything seemed bleak, barren and boring. The day that I finally took the shot below I was wearing Mollie in the ergobaby carrier and was somewhat restricted in the types of pictures I could take. Crawling on the ground,for example, was out of the question.
So, when in doubt – I look up.
These are the awesome Oak trees that surround our house. They must be hundreds of years old as they are huge. I plan on doing a study of these trees at some point as they are very much a part of my husband’s family history. But that is for another time…
As always I took several shots, zooming in and out, varying my position and trying to eliminate the power lines. It was tricky enough getting the both the sky and the trees properly exposed and I had to tweak a little in PSE which brought out some green detail in the bark of the trees. A tiny sign of growth in an otherwise chilly image.
I hope you are sticking with me and the Challenge and enjoying it. Each week we get to start anew! So it’s not too late to join in. You can check out the Flickr group , the Facebook Page and previous week’s themes to see what’s been happening so far.
Can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Happy Snapping
What a week! I’ve been overwhelmed by the response of all of you wanting to join in on the Take 52 Challenge. It’s been great to have some company and I’ve been starting to get to know some of you over in Flickr and on facebook. It’s been awesome putting faces and names to readers!
Last week’s theme was “New” and here is my effort:
It was much harder than I thought it would be – and this is only the first week!
As I said in Flickr:
There was a time when I loved buying new shoes. Now I buy them for my little girls while I run around in trainers. This is my baby’s first pair bought specifically for her. Being my 2nd girl she gets her fair share of hand-me-downs. New.
I tried several other subjects before settling on this one. And I tried several different backgrounds, lighting and elements of this shot as well. It’s funny how a simple change of background gave a completely different feel to the shot. This is the one I decided on because it seemed girlie and bright and New.
Easy perhaps for our Irish participants, not so much for those in Australia!
Don’t forget to join in the Flickr group where there’s a great community forming with lots of commenting and discussion.
I’d love to hear your comments about how you are getting on with the challenge so let me know below!
Happy Snapping
Hope you all had a lovely holiday season and you are looking forward to the New Year with gusto.
I am really looking forward to 2012 and I have LOTS of New Year’s Resolutions… Some of them I’m going to keep to myself but the one major one that I would like to share with you all is my resolution to take more PICTURES! Sometimes I honestly get so caught up in teaching photography and talking about about photography that I neglect the art of actually practicing photography! I know, I do take tons of pictures of my little girls and I love doing that but lately I’ve been craving more. More photography for photography’s sake, rather than taking pictures just because I want to record an event. So I’m going to take more photos. And I want you to join me!
Spurred on from the feedback in the Facebook Group and my students here in Atlanta I’ve put together this project for 2012 to inspire a little creativity.
Here’s how it’s going to work:
1. Every Monday I will announce this week’s theme on the blog and on the facebook page.
2. Take some pictures inspired by this theme
3. Pick your best shot
4. Share it with the group before the following Sunday.
I hope you’ll join me in participating. Don’t worry if you feel you can’t commit to the whole year – just jump in when you can and have fun!
If you want to be sure to receive notification of each week’s theme sign up below and I send you an email when each theme is posted.
How easy is that?!
I’m off to get shooting. Hope you are too.
Happy Snapping
P.S. Be sure to sign up using the form above if you want me to send you each week’s theme.
Useful Links:
CameraShy Take 52 Flickr Group Page