red & blue

Virginia Creeper

pink heart cloud

Almost missed getting a sunset photo on Day of Sunsets because I could barely tear myself away from the aspen in Carson Pass. It was chilly & windy at Tahoe. I had to run with my camera in hand to quick snap a pic. But, maybe the timing was all right after all as I was able to capture this sweet little pink cloud heart.

late harvest

Regular edits

Tinkering with histograph

Finally went to the doctor's office because I just wasn't getting better. It's been nine days. It was a good call (and one I should have made two days ago) because I have a bad sinus infection along with bronchitis. On the way to the pharmacy, I noticed some pretty boston ivy in a tucked away parking lot. I wanted to try photographing fall colors in overcast light again. While I was looking more closely at the plantings, I caught sight of a grape vine growing in a tangle of long neglected shrubbery near the trash dumpster. I wonder what the story is behind this renegade parking lot grape vine.

I tinkered with some post editing. Have never checked out the histogram before. I think it does make a difference. Will definitely be learning more about this feature.

a photo a day

Here's a good article which explains how and why a 365 project will improve one's photography skills.

"Simply put, the more time (quality time) you spend with your camera, the better you will understand how to use it to your advantage and the better your skills will become. One of the methods to accomplish these goals is to shoot every day, even if only for a few minutes."

I don't photography people but maybe I should give that some consideration.

leaf crazy

f/5.6  1/60  ISO 900 

f/8  1/60 ISO 400

Yesterday, I read a nature photography book. Thought I'd focus today on a couple of tips that caught my interest: 1. overcast light is good for capturing the glow of autumn leaves. 2. Simplify composition i.e., one or two elements.

I love the low light. Not sure which of these I like best.

showy end of day

Happy birthday, Grandma.

leaf