I went hiking with the Hubby and Gromit yesterday.  It's the hubs day off and I normally have him take the dog out, but I felt like getting some fresh air and decided to bring my camera along.  There are so many trees and paths that make wonderful alley ways.  Love how this one came out.

It's All About Light

I have been playing with a couple of ideas the past couple of days.  One is in studio on an all white background, while the other is outdoors with the catch light in the eyes and the warm tones of sunset.  I have also been experimenting a bit with some post processing on the white background image.  I kinda like it...I like the concept for sure!  Now, how to improve!

Both were shot with the 85mm f1.8 lens.  Been playing with it quite a bit lately.  I really like what I am getting from it too!

Big Red Heart

It has been really windy the past few days and my allergies are kicking my butt, so focusing outdoors while trying to photograph is rather difficult in between my eyes blurring up or watering.  Today was a beautiful sunny day, but that wind.  I was hoping to experiment some more with on camera flash.  Instead I played in the studio.  I just love the results!

How could you not just not love that face?!?!

Today was just incredible!!!!  Was up early, took Gromit out to the Harbor to run...we met up with Guzzi and his mom so Gromit and Guzzi ran and wrestled and ran some more.  I needed that, Gromit needed that.  All of that was done and we were back home before 7:45.  Good thing too!  Had to leave the house and be at the harbor by 8:30 to check-in for our Whale Watching Tour!!!!  Thank you to Captain Guy of the New Gravy for an excellent adventure!!!!

I borrowed a 300mm f/4 lens from a friend of mine for an upcoming whale watching trip out of Half Moon Bay.  I don't typically shoot with anything more than a 70-200mm, so I thought this would be fun.  We took Gromit out into the field behind the house so I could "practice"...funny I kept trying to zoom the lens.  I had a great time.  This particular lens is really fast and was able to focus on Gromit running toward me.  Canon 7D, 300mm f/4, 1/1000 @ f/4.

Love, love, love that running happy face.

I was playing with a few camera adjustments the other day.  Most of which affect fine focus.  So, today I decided to see if I made the adjustments correctly and to my liking, I think I did.  A close-up of Gromit was my test.  I love this face!

Ohhhh, I feel sooooo far behind!  Now I have a chance to catch up and just the other day I had the wonderful opportunity to meet this young man!

I can't wait to spend some time  photographing him as he grows up!  Such a handsome little (big) boy!