(Photo taken by Mike Randell)Shutter Speed: 1/640 second
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Christmas Card 2012
13 years ago
Sunday, May 31, 2009
May 31 - Field of Dreams
Today, during my softball game, after the rain cleared there was a beautiful rainbow.
(Photo taken by Mike Randell)
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(Photo taken by Mike Randell)Shutter Speed: 1/640 second
Aperture: f/9
ISO: 400
Saturday, May 30, 2009
May 29 - Daydream
A simple picture of a dandelion with text added in Adobe Photoshop Elements.
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Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 800
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 800
Thursday, May 28, 2009
May 27 - Fundraising
Kaitlyn is running her own fundraiser to help support our walk in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk. She is collecting spare change and we put these bottles together for her to give out to friends & family. Let me know if you would like to support Kaitlyn's fundraiser.
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Aperture: f/4.6
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Shutter Speed: 1/60 second
Aperture: f/4.6
ISO: 400
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
May 25 - Memorial Day
Thank you to all our service men & women.
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Sunday, May 24, 2009
May 24 - Far from Home
Mike saved this poor sun turtle from the road today and sent him safely back on his way to the lake.
(Photo taken by Mike Randell)
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Aperture: f/6.3
ISO: 100
(Photo taken by Mike Randell)Aperture: f/6.3
ISO: 100
Saturday, May 23, 2009
May 23 - 3,165 Feet
Today, we hiked 3,165 feet to the top of Mt. Monadnock in Jaffrey, NH.
This photo was taken a long way from the top...
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This one was taken from the summit...
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ISO: 100
This photo was taken a long way from the top...
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ISO: 100
This one was taken from the summit...
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Friday, May 22, 2009
May 22 - Determination
Katie spent some time in her new pool today. I love the determined look on her face in this picture.
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It reminds me of Lance Armstrong...
"Anything is possible. You can be told that you have a 90-percent chance or a 50-percent chance or a 1-percent chance, but you have to believe, and you have to fight." - Lance Armstrong
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It reminds me of Lance Armstrong...
"Anything is possible. You can be told that you have a 90-percent chance or a 50-percent chance or a 1-percent chance, but you have to believe, and you have to fight." - Lance Armstrong
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
May 20 - Lake Ripple
This is a photo of Lake Ripple from my backyard.
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Aperture: f/10
ISO: 100
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
May 16 - Little Warrior, Big Fight
Kaitlyn did great this weekend at the Relay for Life... I am SO PROUD of my little warrior!!!
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Keep fighting Braveheart!!!
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May 15 - Luminaria
The Relay for Life luminaries light the track at night in honor of all those we have lost their battle with cancer and those that are still fighting their fight.
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Aperture: f/4.6
ISO: 1000
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Interruption in Posting
Tomorrow and Saturday, we will be participating in the Shrewsbury Relay for Life and I will not have access to a computer, but I will be taking pictures for my Project 365 each day and will post them as soon as possible.
May 14 - Ready to Relay
Today, Kaitlyn started another round of Maintenance therapy and tomorrow, we participate in the Shrewsbury Relay for Life.
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Aperture: f/4
ISO: 400
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
May 13 - Doin' Time
My two dogs were up on the deck while we were in the backyard and I couldn't resist taking a picture of their pathetic faces peeking out at us in the backyard...lol.
Scrappy...
"Attica~!!!"
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Babi...
"How's my hair?"
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ISO: 400
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
May 11 - Lilacs in Bloom
My favorite flower, the lilac. I wish they would stay in bloom all summer. It makes me sad when they start to wilt a week after they bloom :-(
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Shutter Speed: 1/100 second
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ISO: 100
Sunday, May 10, 2009
May 10 - Happy Mother's Day
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!
My mom, my daughter & me!!!
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Aperture: f/8
ISO: 100
Saturday, May 9, 2009
May 9 - Charlie
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLIE!!!
Today, my nephew Charlie turned ONE!!! Isn't he the cutest kid you've ever seen???
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Aperture: f/16
ISO: 400
Friday, May 8, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
May 7 - Sunset
"The sky's not supposed to be PINK! It's supposed to be BLUE!!!" She says, shaking her head and walking away...lol.
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Aperture: f/11
ISO: 800
Aperture: f/11
ISO: 800
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
Sunday, May 3, 2009
May 3 - Water wheel
Admittedly, not taken today...this photo was taken last June during a digital photography class that I took. I ran out of time today and this photo shows good composition.
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Shutter Speed: 1/100 second
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ISO: 100
Saturday, May 2, 2009
May 2 - Celebration
Today, we had a celebration in Kaitlyn's honor. Read more.
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Shutter Speed: 1/64 secondAperture: f/4
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Friday, May 1, 2009
May 1 - Rock N' Roll
Beatles for Sale, my dad's band played tonight at the Post Office Pub in North Grafton.
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May Focus - Composition
10 Top Photography Composition Rules
Rule of Thirds
Imagine that your image is divided into nine equal segments by two vertical and two horizontal lines. Try to position the most important elements in your scene along these lines, or at the points where they intersect. Doing so will add balance and interest to your photo. Some cameras even offer an option to superimpose a rule of thirds grid over the LCD screen, making it even easier to use.
Balancing Elements
Placing your main subject off-centre, as with the rule of thirds, creates a more interesting photo, but it can leave a void in the scene which can make it feel empty. You should balance the 'weight' of your subject by including another object of lesser importance to fill the space.
Leading Lines
When we look at a photo our eye is naturally drawn along lines. By thinking about how you place lines in your composition, you can affect the way we view the image, pulling us into the picture, towards the subject, or on a journey 'through' the scene. There are many different types of line - straight, diagonal, curvy, zigzag, radial etc - and each can be used to enhance our photo's composition.
Symmetry and Patterns
We are surrounded by symmetry and patterns, both natural and man-made, and they can make for very eye-catching compositions, particularly in situations where they are not expected. Another great way to use them is to break the symmetry or pattern in some way, introducing tension and a focal point to the scene.
Viewpoint
Before photographing your subject, take time to think about where you will shoot it from. Our viewpoint has a massive impact on the composition of our photo, and as a result it can greatly affect the message that the shot conveys. Rather than just shooting from eye level, consider photographing from high above, down at ground level, from the side, from the back, from a long way away, from very close up, and so on.
Background
How many times have you taken what you thought would be a great shot, only to find that the final image lacks impact because the subject blends into a busy background? The human eye is excellent at distinguishing between different elements in a scene, whereas a camera has a tendency to flatten the foreground and background, and this can often ruin an otherwise great photo. Thankfully this problem is usually easy to overcome at the time of shooting - look around for a plain and unobtrusive background and compose your shot so that it doesn't distract or detract from the subject.
Create Depth
Because photography is a two-dimensional medium, we have to choose our composition carefully to conveys the sense of depth that was present in the actual scene. You can create depth in a photo by including objects in the foreground, middle ground and background. Another useful composition technique is overlapping, where you deliberately partially obscure one object with another. The human eye naturally recognises these layers and mentally separates them out, creating an image with more depth.
Framing
The world is full of objects which make perfect natural frames, such as trees, archways and holes. By placing these around the edge of the composition you help to isolate the main subject from the outside world. The result is a more focussed image which draws your eye naturally to the main point of interest.
Cropping
Often a photo will lack impact because the main subject is so small it becomes lost among the clutter of its surroundings. By cropping tight around the subject you eliminate the background 'noise', ensuring the subject gets the viewer's undivided attention.
Experimentation
With the dawn of the digital age in photography we no longer have to worry about film processing costs or running out of shots. As a result, experimenting with our photos' composition has become a real possibility; we can fire off tons of shots and delete the unwanted ones later at absolutely no extra cost. Take advantage of this fact and experiment with your composition - you never know whether an idea will work until you try it.
Composition in photography is far from a science, and as a result all of the 'rules' above should be taken with a pinch of salt. If they don't work in your scene, ignore them; if you find a great composition that contradicts them, then go ahead and shoot it anyway. But they can often prove to be spot on, and are worth at least considering whenever you are out and about with your camera.
Rule of Thirds
Imagine that your image is divided into nine equal segments by two vertical and two horizontal lines. Try to position the most important elements in your scene along these lines, or at the points where they intersect. Doing so will add balance and interest to your photo. Some cameras even offer an option to superimpose a rule of thirds grid over the LCD screen, making it even easier to use.
Balancing Elements
Placing your main subject off-centre, as with the rule of thirds, creates a more interesting photo, but it can leave a void in the scene which can make it feel empty. You should balance the 'weight' of your subject by including another object of lesser importance to fill the space.
Leading Lines
When we look at a photo our eye is naturally drawn along lines. By thinking about how you place lines in your composition, you can affect the way we view the image, pulling us into the picture, towards the subject, or on a journey 'through' the scene. There are many different types of line - straight, diagonal, curvy, zigzag, radial etc - and each can be used to enhance our photo's composition.
Symmetry and Patterns
We are surrounded by symmetry and patterns, both natural and man-made, and they can make for very eye-catching compositions, particularly in situations where they are not expected. Another great way to use them is to break the symmetry or pattern in some way, introducing tension and a focal point to the scene.
Viewpoint
Before photographing your subject, take time to think about where you will shoot it from. Our viewpoint has a massive impact on the composition of our photo, and as a result it can greatly affect the message that the shot conveys. Rather than just shooting from eye level, consider photographing from high above, down at ground level, from the side, from the back, from a long way away, from very close up, and so on.
Background
How many times have you taken what you thought would be a great shot, only to find that the final image lacks impact because the subject blends into a busy background? The human eye is excellent at distinguishing between different elements in a scene, whereas a camera has a tendency to flatten the foreground and background, and this can often ruin an otherwise great photo. Thankfully this problem is usually easy to overcome at the time of shooting - look around for a plain and unobtrusive background and compose your shot so that it doesn't distract or detract from the subject.
Create Depth
Because photography is a two-dimensional medium, we have to choose our composition carefully to conveys the sense of depth that was present in the actual scene. You can create depth in a photo by including objects in the foreground, middle ground and background. Another useful composition technique is overlapping, where you deliberately partially obscure one object with another. The human eye naturally recognises these layers and mentally separates them out, creating an image with more depth.
Framing
The world is full of objects which make perfect natural frames, such as trees, archways and holes. By placing these around the edge of the composition you help to isolate the main subject from the outside world. The result is a more focussed image which draws your eye naturally to the main point of interest.
Cropping
Often a photo will lack impact because the main subject is so small it becomes lost among the clutter of its surroundings. By cropping tight around the subject you eliminate the background 'noise', ensuring the subject gets the viewer's undivided attention.
Experimentation
With the dawn of the digital age in photography we no longer have to worry about film processing costs or running out of shots. As a result, experimenting with our photos' composition has become a real possibility; we can fire off tons of shots and delete the unwanted ones later at absolutely no extra cost. Take advantage of this fact and experiment with your composition - you never know whether an idea will work until you try it.
Composition in photography is far from a science, and as a result all of the 'rules' above should be taken with a pinch of salt. If they don't work in your scene, ignore them; if you find a great composition that contradicts them, then go ahead and shoot it anyway. But they can often prove to be spot on, and are worth at least considering whenever you are out and about with your camera.
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