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project 52 of 2013 | animals

February 5, 2013

Not to rag on Apple, but our hard drive crashed last week and needed to be replaced. This is the second time in four years. I’m pretty sure that’s not normal. As great as their customer service is, “sometimes it just happens” is really not an acceptable answer when we’re talking a $200+ repair on...

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project 52 of 2013 | low light

January 27, 2013

Let’s talk about irony: last week’s challenge was “cold” and it was warm here…and this week’s is“low light” but we got snow! Which, as you might imagine, bounces quite a bit of light. I wondered out loud why Mother Nature didn’t want me to succeed in this weekly photo challenge. Turns out, as one of...

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michelepixels.comWow! That is some very thick ice! I’m surprised by that quote about raw; I’ve only come across messages encouraging the use of raw, and that’s what I do because it provides more latitude in post processing. And I’m jealous of your camera upgrade. 😉 I’ll be keeping on my my T1i for who knows how much longer. Have fun!ReplyCancel
- Blaire RingI don’t think the quote was to undermine the power of RAW, I think that’s where I misunderstood it 🙂 I think the idea is to always strive to get it right in camera and not need to rely on post processing to “fix” your pictures.
  
  I love my Rebel and am definitely keeping it, at least for now – she is perfect for snapshots in JPEG around the house, and I don’t care about a little pop up flash 🙂 not sure what lens you’re shooting but I have the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 on her and it was a tremendous upgrade to the kit lens…just something to consider.ReplyCancel
Megan Graves PhotographyCongrats! I love my Mark II :0) Great photo!!ReplyCancel
The Gaggle PhotographyYup we totally got snow here for this week too. I love this shot and the ice looks really awesome. And yes RAW is the only way to go!ReplyCancel
JennI love SLR lounge! And that is a great article. =) Yay for you upgrading to the mkii!

Nice shot with the ice. Great clarity and texture!ReplyCancel
Kathryn CookeI think that is a wonderful photo! I checked out the link, and what great explanations and examples!!! I shoot in RAW only, but I wish I would have read that article a LONG time ago!!! LOL It gave some wonderful information. Congratulations on your MII. I’ve only had mine 2 months, but I am LOVING it!!!! 🙂
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Heather Richard - Bottomstoppersgreat shot! I love the detail you have captured.ReplyCancel
Mellisa PendletonYOU SHOT THAT WITH YOUR REBEL????? Holy moly, can’t wait to see what you’ve got up your sleeve with that Mark II!!!!!! AWESOME SHOTS!!!! PS…looked at your trip to DC photos this week and WOW!!!ReplyCancel
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NancyGreat image! Congrats on the Mark II ~ You will love it, it is so fun to upgrade and it opens up another world.ReplyCancel
ValerieFirst of all…. YAY!!!!! Hope you love your new mark2! I upgraded from a XT to the M2 last spring… so happy I did. You image this week, is stunning. There is so much visual interest, from the ice to the composition, so fantastic!! And I would never know it was in low light, so you totally rocked the lighting!ReplyCancel

I Heart Faces Photo Challenge | Friendship {October 2012}

October 19, 2012

I am entering this image for the I Heart Faces “Friendship” Photo Challenge this month. It’s my daughter with her friend/future husband. You can’t tell from the image but we didn’t pose them – Liam took Isabella’s hand and they strolled that way, a few steps in front of us, pointing things out to each...

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