February 5 - Frosty Friends

Sitting in my kitchen, at my front front, are these frosty friends. As cute as they are, I am looking forward to putting them away and pulling out the spring flowers.

Using a wider aperture, and a thinner depth of field, I was able to keep the rear snowman in focus while the snowwoman in front is out of focus.

Shutter Speed: 1/50 second
Aperture: f/4.4
ISO: 100

February 4 - Brrr

Using a wider aperture, and a thinner depth of field, I was able to keep one snowy branch in focus while those in the back are out of focus.

Shutter Speed: 1/125 second
Aperture: f/4.5
ISO: 100

February 3 - Proof that I am a MOM!

Using a wider aperture, and a thinner depth of field, I was able to keep the "daddy" in focus while the "mommy" and other little people behind her are fading out of focus. Kind of a fun picture :-)

Shutter Speed: 1/60 second
Aperture: f/4.9
ISO: 200

February 2 - Measuring up!

Using a wider aperture, and a thinner depth of field, I was able to keep the measuring tape body and a few of the numbers on this measuring tape in focus (25/26), while the closer ones are out of focus.

Shutter Speed: 1/10 second
Aperture: f/4
ISO: 100

February 1 - Peek a Boo

Because I always have the camera in my hand, I have always wanted a picture of myself holding a camera...I have finally got one (although I might have to take another when my hair isn't such a mess).

Using a wide open aperture, and a medium shutter speed, I was able to get this picture of myself in the mirror without using a flash. I also included the type of picture I have always gotten before when I used the "auto" setting with a flash. What a difference!

Shutter Speed: 1/13 second
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 400

This is the shot I usually get..

February Focus - Aperture

What Is Aperture?

The main function of a camera lens is to collect light. The aperture of a lens is the diameter of the lens opening and is usually controlled by an iris.The larger the diameter of the aperture, the more light reaches the film / image sensor.

Aperture is expressed as F-stop, e.g. F2.8 or f/2.8. The smaller the F-stop number (or f/value), the larger the lens opening (aperture).

This month, I am hoping to learn how Shutter Speed and aperture go hand in hand to create a more professional looking picture.

What's your favorite??

I am interested to know what your favorite picture was from January. I am looking to add a few to my portfolio and would like to know your opinion on the best. Please comment here in the blog or send me an email with your favorite photo of January!!!

Thanks!!!