With my life as busy wife and mother, I don't always get the time to work peacefully in the studio. My creative outlet of choice in the little pockets of time that I do have is photography. Currently, I'm shooting with a Canon Rebel XTi, but I'm toying with the idea of upgrading this Christmas... I don't actually need a new camera, but I've outgrown my current one and find it limiting in so many ways. I'm on the fence, Santa has assured me he doesn't mind, I have a new camera all picked out... the biggest obstacle right now is me - Do I deserve it? Part of me asks, "What kind of question is that?" and "What are you waiting for?" Maybe you can relate?
But I digress... where was I?
I have a number of lenses I shoot with, my favorite being this wide angle lens. I'm also a huge fan of the Lensbaby, especially during the holiday season where colored lights from the Christmas Tree provide a glittering backdrop. For information on cameras, lenses, and the like I love Fred Miranda. I'm a huge fan of watching the "Buy and Sell listings" for purchasing equipment secondhand. And since I'm a Canon fan, their website is helpful as well.
For Photographic inspiration or good 'ol eye-candy, I'm partial to Chromasia, 3191, Photobird, Guy Tal, and this gem "A Walk Through Durham Township," which I'm absolutely in love with... makes me dream of living in that part of the world. Just click on the "best photos" tab and you will see, I dare you not to feel your heart skip!
Okay, there you have it! My photography roundup for the fall. I'm always on the lookout for new inspiration so I'd be happy to see what you like looking at. Someone sent me an awesome link... a stop motion movie made solely of photographs... very cool! So cool it deserves it's own post, so tomorrow, I promise to show you!
One last note: My partner Gail has a new quilt up today... I simply love it! I must add, watching her evolve has been exciting and her growth as an artist is apparent. I get ideas from her all the time and it's been nice tossing around ideas with her this past year. Check out her latest and compare it to work done earlier this year. I'm sure she would love to hear from you!
Have I told you "thank you" lately for keeping up? Well, from the bottom of my heart, Thank You! It means a lot to me to have a place to put this stuff, and people to show it to. I wouldn't be where I'm at right now without the support of you all. You guys rock!
3 comments:
I'm relatively new to your blog and I've enjoyed reading it for the last month or so. A photo blog I like is http://margaretesteinhauer.blogspot.com/. I think her photos are lovely. And I've added several that you mentioned to my regular read list. Thanks.
I have a Rebel XTi, and I was curious why you are thinking of upgrading the camera, versus buying more lenses. What features of the 5D are worth the $2K upgrade?
Love your blog, and your pictures!
Hi Helen, the 5D is a full frame image sensor, has almost double the megapixels, and more assist points when using autofocus. There's a lot to be said about this camera, it's a big leap from the Rebel and I'm ready to bump it up! E-mail me privately if you want more info! Robin
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