This sounds like fun!
Here is What you Do:
1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty cool (and funny) to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Photography Class
I am taking a photography class this week so I can learn more about using the manual settings on the camera and not feel confined by the auto settings that keep me from doing what I want. I did a bit of photography in high school with a 35mm but I don't remember much from it other than the lingo--without the appropriate definitions. I have enjoyed the class a great deal thus far. We are learning various things and I feel like I can actually take the pictures that I want--now I just need to work on my composition and my personal style.
Here are a few photos from the last two nights of homework:
Assign: take a pic with 2/3rds window 1/3 wall (practice with lighting)
p.s. Don't you love the tiling? This is in our apt foyer. It is my favorite.
Assign: panning--follow the moving subject.
Assign: ghosting--subject in the frame for part of the exposure, but not the entire time.
Assign: more with exposure--long shutter speed (a spinning door to Sky's work)
Assign: take a pic of the same subject at 5 different angles all with same exposure--obviously this is only one of the photos.
Here are a few photos from the last two nights of homework:
Assign: take a pic with 2/3rds window 1/3 wall (practice with lighting)
p.s. Don't you love the tiling? This is in our apt foyer. It is my favorite.
Assign: panning--follow the moving subject.
Assign: ghosting--subject in the frame for part of the exposure, but not the entire time.
Assign: more with exposure--long shutter speed (a spinning door to Sky's work)
Assign: take a pic of the same subject at 5 different angles all with same exposure--obviously this is only one of the photos.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Beauty in Central Park
Central Park is one of my favorite places in NYC. Maybe it is because I am not a city slicker through-and-through. I love being amongst all of the beautiful natural scenery in Central Park and then seeing the skyscrapers in the distance.
I now love Central Park even more as last night we had the most magical experience. We were just going for a walk after dinner and as we were walking along a path Skyler pointed out to me that there were fireflies. It was dusk, so as it got darker we started to see more and more. We walked amongst the fireflies for a good mile. What a neat experience! I have never seen fireflies before and I wouldn't have expected to see them in NYC. I was so thrilled. We ended up stopping and just sitting and watching them for a good twenty minutes just before we left the park so I could soak it all in and appreciate the moment.
P.S. These pictures are borrowed from other people on the web because we didn't have our camera with us last night. We are going to go out again and with my camera next time!
I now love Central Park even more as last night we had the most magical experience. We were just going for a walk after dinner and as we were walking along a path Skyler pointed out to me that there were fireflies. It was dusk, so as it got darker we started to see more and more. We walked amongst the fireflies for a good mile. What a neat experience! I have never seen fireflies before and I wouldn't have expected to see them in NYC. I was so thrilled. We ended up stopping and just sitting and watching them for a good twenty minutes just before we left the park so I could soak it all in and appreciate the moment.
There are just so many things to love about NYC!
P.S. These pictures are borrowed from other people on the web because we didn't have our camera with us last night. We are going to go out again and with my camera next time!
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
A big cut....
So, I have been growing my hair out for the past year. I went from this...
in a year and three months. With styling cuts between.
I have been considering cutting my hair for the last 3 weeks or so. When Lexi came to town she was excited to suggest a haircut and get to work. I can't believe it, but I even had enough hair to donate to Locks-of-Love (following in Natalie's footsteps).
I am glad to have short hair again. I really love it both ways. I feel a little more NYC-esque with it short and I think I look closer to my age.
Looking my age is the primary reason for the cut. Over the last 3 months I have had more people act shocked when I mention that I have a husband or that I am over 16 than ever before. It gets quite depressing. It is quite common that people assume I am not old enough to have graduated from high school, let alone to be married and have a master's degree. I will count my blessings on the matter later, but for now I would prefer for people to assume I am at least over 21. No one is ever rude, of course they attempt to turn it into a compliment and then say something to the effect of "That's why you have such a mature attitude." But still, I don't want to look only a few years older than my students. You can decide for yourself if the short hair actually does what I want it to do. For now I feel quite attractive/fun and Skyler can't stop the compliments. I think we both like a little change once in a while.
to this...
in a year and three months. With styling cuts between.I have been considering cutting my hair for the last 3 weeks or so. When Lexi came to town she was excited to suggest a haircut and get to work. I can't believe it, but I even had enough hair to donate to Locks-of-Love (following in Natalie's footsteps).
I am glad to have short hair again. I really love it both ways. I feel a little more NYC-esque with it short and I think I look closer to my age.
Looking my age is the primary reason for the cut. Over the last 3 months I have had more people act shocked when I mention that I have a husband or that I am over 16 than ever before. It gets quite depressing. It is quite common that people assume I am not old enough to have graduated from high school, let alone to be married and have a master's degree. I will count my blessings on the matter later, but for now I would prefer for people to assume I am at least over 21. No one is ever rude, of course they attempt to turn it into a compliment and then say something to the effect of "That's why you have such a mature attitude." But still, I don't want to look only a few years older than my students. You can decide for yourself if the short hair actually does what I want it to do. For now I feel quite attractive/fun and Skyler can't stop the compliments. I think we both like a little change once in a while.
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