74/365: New Camera Toy

I ordered a remote control for my camera and it arrived today. I had some fun playing around with it.

Even though it's not much bigger than my thumb, and probably cost $.50 to make, it's a pretty handy gadget, especially when taking pictures of oneself.


Oops, I pre-focused this one, and nothing was in the focus area. So we have remote control bokeh.


The remote, in action!


Erica said I was a complete nerd for getting so excited about my new toy. Hey, what does she know? When it comes time for our yearly family picture, she won't have to watch me use the self-timer and run around. I bet she'll even want to push the button!

Read more...

73/365: I Love her Eyes

Erica to allow me to take several pictures of her today. Erica inherited more of her Dad's caucasian features, including light brown / hazel eyes.


I only dodged a smidge around her eyes - we had ample light in the dining room this afternoon.



So I'm biased - I think she has lovely eyes.

Read more...

29/365: Late Amaryllis

I bought the Amaryllis bulb with the impression it would bloom, you know, for Christmas. For a while, I thought I had wasted $10 on something that resembled an onion. But look at it now.



I don't have a macro lens, nor do I claim to have any skills with close up photography. I think these are just OK when compared to other pictures I have seen, but I am happy with them, and I did enjoy taking the pictures. And I am enjoying the flowers during this cold winter season (yeah, we are due for more snow tonight. great.)



Thanks for looking!

Read more...