Take 52 Catch Up

Week 2's theme was Local. The weather was not cooperating for most of the week, in that it was dreary, cloudy, and rainy...again. But on the first clear day, which was Saturday, I hopped in the car with my son and let him drive to work while I took photos.

This was once a 'local' grocery store but is obviously not anymore. :)

I liked the image but not enough to submit it for the challenge.

Here we have the children's dept at our 'local' library all decorated for Valentine's Day. Isn't it pretty? I was going to use this image until I realized that the bulletins boards promoting "love books" and "sweet reads" are sitting directly above the computer stations. Somehow that just didn't make sense to me. I would like to have seen some comfy couches, chairs, or bean bags and lots and lots of books, but then it wouldn't look so neat and clean, would it?! And I'm sure my son has a little bit to do with it being so orderly and precise looking. He works in that department.

And now for the winning submission photo...

I just love Winnie the Pooh! When my children were little we watched lots of movies and read tons of books about Pooh. I even learned the song so I could sing it to them! 

Well, look who I found reading one of his favorite stories at our 'LOCAL' library. None other than Winnie the Pooh! :)

 I took many photos of Pooh Bear positioned in different areas, with different lighting, but ultimately I liked this one best, even with the "harsh" lighting (as one commenter in Take52 pointed out).

What are some 'local' places you like to visit? 

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Week 3's theme is Entrance and I'll be posting those photos on Monday.

Just some pictures...

 Gorgeous Carolina Sky filled with formless, swirling clouds, makes a pleasant sight.

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Taken through the windshield during a deluge of rain while sitting at a red light. This one was featured at Camera Shy for the Abstract Photography – Take 52 Week 28 critique. You can click here to see the video critique.

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Glorious clear sky after four days of dark and gloomy weather.

We are experiencing unseasonably cool weather here in the foothills of NC. 

I am not complaining! For August, it is fabulous to be able to have the windows open. 

That means a lower electric bill, as well :)

How's the weather where you are?


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Put a Tic Tac® on the counter...

and get a photo for the challenge. 

Oh wait. That's not how the diddy goes. 

But if you know how it goes, I bet you're singing it in your 

head now. Go ahead. Sing it out loud :)

The CameraShy Take52 Photography Challenge last week was Trio.

I thought it would be easy to find something to photograph 

but I looked all week and saw...nothing.

I knew if I waited long enough inspiration would eventually strike.

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Finally, while standing in line at the grocery store, I saw a

package of Tic Tac® fruity mints and knew I had found my 'Trio'.

They're bright and colorful and fun looking.

Actually photographing them...not so easy.

I have white tile countertops that I thought would be way 

whiter than what they actually photographed. 

They came out kind of gray looking. Yuck!

After posting my photo, I got a couple of good tips from another 

challenger on how to fix that post-processing. I think I need 

to use a secondary source of light, too. Maybe a light box.

 

I'm pleased with the angle, DOF (depth of field) and reflections. 

I would have liked a little more sharpness to the image. That 

could be balancing the camera on the edge of the counter. 

I probably should have set up my tripod. 

But that's what the challenge is all about.

Learning.

Are you a photography enthusiast?

What have you learned lately?

Any tips are appreciated!