Photography post 18: Flying Frisbees

While on top of the car garage in town there was an intense game of frisbee. Hair was flying and feet were running, while the shows of emotion and determination flashed across the faces of the players in an effort to keep the frisbee from going over the edge of the building. By using a fast shutter speed I could have captured the movement of the people and the raw emotion on their faces. A shot with the frisbee in the frame would have been an excellent photo as well.

Photography post 17: Banging heads and mock metal

While hanging out with some friends downtown, there was a few minutes of rocking out. Two of the people (non including me) started headbanging and mock metal screams while playing the guitar. This was a wonderful shot with the hair bouncing everywhere and bodies moving, I would have used a fast shutter speed to capture each movement in one shot, and a slower shutter speed to capture the movement in another. \m/

Photography post 16: Mud fight waiting to happen

While down by the river in Dummerston, a bunch of us were hanging out by the murky water. More often than once, there were threats of a mud fight resulting in one of us chasing each other with a hand full of mud. At one point, someone was trying to get someone in the water by threatening to throw mud at them and a chase broke out. It was quite hilarious in the moment of shirtless teenagers circling each other as though they were in a drawl. During the action, I would have used a fast shutter speed to capture each movement and a high aperture to focus.

Photography post 15: Night time lands

While at a beautiful large house this weekend for Jade's sweet 16, there was many opportunities to capture night time photography. The house looked out over a vast landscape of trees and hills and a few houses. By using using a long exposure around 20 seconds, I could have caught the detail of the trees but not too much light off the horizon. But at the time I went in the hot tub instead. :3

Photography post 14: Rocking Guitarists

Last weekend Jade and I went to see The Snaz and The Lost Cost preform there music together. With a combination of Led Zeppelin and their own songs, the musicians  rocked the crowd. During this head banging event I wish I had my camera to catch the swinging hair of the guitarists and fast fingers on the neck of the guitars. I would have used a fast shutter speed for some shots to freeze the movement and a slower shutter speed for some pictures to catch the motion. Because of the light in the room, I would use a wide aperture and would have brought along my attachable flash to catch the action.

Photography post 13: The Elusive Fox

Today I again saw the fox that resides in the woods behind my house. Of course it was gone when I finally had my camera out and I missed the shot. Due to it's fast pace across the hill, I would have used a fast shutter speed to catch the detail of it's coloring, but slow enough that there would be some motion blur in the legs. I would also use a higher aperture so that the fox was in focus and the background would be blurred and not distracting. :3

Photography post 12: Converse wars

While at a friend's house this weekend, there were many chances to get an action shot. One of my favorites happened when two of the people took there converse off and attempted to take each other down. It was out of hilarity and movement that made the image so fantastic. The hair of one person bouncing with movement, the determined face of the other mixed with humor, dancing around each other in mock battle stances. In such an image I would have used a fast shutter speed and no flash, due to the strong sun. I had my point and shoot and had set it on the sport setting and had turned the flash off. But then the batteries in my camera died after a couple shots and the moment was over by the time I could get more out. :P

Photography Post 11- Fox kill

A few days ago I found a dead Raccoon in the woods which appeared yo be killed by a Fox that lives in our woods. It was lodged in some logs was had just recently been dropped there because the fur was still clean and it had not been eaten yet. Failing to have a camera, I just simply poked at it with a stick. But if I had had my camera, I would have used a high aperture in order to get all surrounding details and the patterns in the fur.

Photography post 10: ET the cat

On Easter last weekend my cat decided to be more adorable than usual and curled up among the Easter toys. Inbetween five other stuffed animals, my kitten, Elliot had only his head showing through the polyester companions. Reminding me of the alien, ET blending in with the stuffed toys. I captured this photo on a setting meant for images 28 in. and closer. It displayed the detail in his face and the very strands of fur on the stuffed animals. I also set the camera on the table so as to prevent and blur. Sadly I am unaware of how to upload this photo onto my blog.

Photography post 9- Tattooed man

While Jade and I were taking photos last weekend in Northhampton, we passed a man with tattoos all down his neck. The man looked as if he could have come from a native tribe and had a couple feathers in his hair. He wore an old fashioned brimmed hat and had tan skin. As we walked by him, his eyes were crinkled as he faced the glaring sun. This face showed one of wisdom and kindness. The tattoos on his neck were dark patterns running from beneath his long black hair and into his black jacket. If I had had the nerve to ask to take his picture, I would have used a low aperature and low exposure, due to the great light around him.

Photography post 8- Flying Owl

Today after school, Jade and I were driving and right across the road, a Barred Owl flew right infront of our car! The wings offered brilliant spots and contrast in shades and the dark eyes were clear on the face. The moment seemed to suddenly slow down and the whole thing must've lasted a full 3 seconds. If I had had a camera ready I would have used a very fast shutter speed and could have probably caught this bird of prey right in action. What a moment!

Photography 7: Stream and waterfall

A few days ago I was walking on a trail with a few friends. On the trip we passed many streams covered partially in ice and a few elegant waterfalls leading from them. It was not quite the golden hour yet but the sun was up and bright and cast a brilliant glow on the water. I must go back by the end of the semester. c:

Photography post 6: Hunting Post

As I often do, I was taking a walk in the woods behind my house. Being that it was after school, the light was perfect because it was a little before sunset and was the golden hour. In the woods there has been an old wooden, worn-down Hunting stand for hunting deer or game in a tree. It has long since been abandoned but the other day I went back and there a was brand new one in a tree across from it. As I looked up at it the last rays of sun were shining through the wire of the seat. I do not like hunting very much but this picture was a brilliant depiction of vermont and it's culture. Wish I had my camera.

Photography post 4- Frozen Waterfall

Out of all the places that I would like to shoot, this magical place has always been a favorite. Consisting of a little river traveling down a deep groove in the woods behind my neighbors house. During the winter, most of this river is frozen over with the water rushing underneath. The ice creating elegant curls and bumps where the water froze in odd patterns. Even better is the waterfall that becomes just a wall of ice. Little spouts spray out where the water escapes from tiny cracks in this magnificent wall. I always feel like I'm in Narnia, Next time I shall bring a camera!

Photography post 3-Elliot

On the morning of getting ready for school I walked into the bathroom to feed my Lynx point Kitten, Elliot. As he woke he let out a wide yawn displaying all his sharp white teeth and pink tongue. His whiskers were splayed and ears back, eyes squeezed tight. It was the perfect moment for an adorable photo. Body still curled as it was when he was sleeping, and paws curled up. But I didn't have my camera. ..So I just stuck my finger in his mouth and scared him.

Photography post 3: Morning fox tracks

This morning my mum woke me to tell me of the little red fox had just been in our back yard. I went outside and saw its tiny paw prints in the snow. Like  a cat's. I went out into the woods behind our house, ugh to my dismay the fox was no longer there but the sun was just rising. It looked amazing coming through the birch trees and freshly fallen inch of snow. The colors and light were perfect and I wish I had my camera. d:

Photography post 2-Elliot

Yesterday afternoon I missed an excellent photo oppurtunity but hope to get many more later to come. My Lynx point Siamese kitten, Elliot is sitting on a shelf right next to my fish tank. The glow of the light turned the kittens fur an almost blueish color and reflacted in his eyes. Inside the tank the fish swam around as Elliot tapped the glass attempting to catch one. The enthusiasm and humor of the picture would have been an excellent photo that I missed. But at least he does this everyday. c:

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