A family friend tagged me in one of those Facebook challenge things: to post a black and white picture of my life every day for seven days. This is not something I would normally participate in, but she knows I love taking photos.
These are what I posted each day. Meaningless, and all but one without a filter. Click to enlarge.
A tulip reveals its secrets
Lately, I've been spending a lot of time in my garden in the early mornings. Because my new Sony Alpha 6300 has excellent dynamic range, I've started experimenting with bokeh, using my 18-200mm telephoto lens.
Japanese maple
The telephoto makes it easy. In most of my shots, I'm actually 3-4 feet away, using a 100-140mm focal length.
Another tulip. I don't really have many tulips in my yard -- it's just that they're highly photogenic (even when giving up the ghost, as this was).
I'll post more flower photos as spring progresses. For now, here's a spruce branch, waving goodbye (until another day).
In March of 2015, the Mineola Public Library will be hosting two of my shows in its downstairs galleries: "Office Objects" and another, of my choosing. I'd like to create a second show that consists entirely of children (ages toddler to teen) reading or engaging in experiential learning. Do you know a child who might be open to modeling? Contact me here.