According to Mike Simon's chart, photo credit for my photos goes to the camera and not to me.
Thank you, Mike Simons, for your Photo 101 session tonight. I took one photography class years ago - with a Pentax K1000 - and loved the outdoor photos I got with it, all in black and white. I confess that I was never able to master the flash attachment, though.
My favorite photo is of a little boy and a hobo at a festival at a small train station. Neither is wearing a shirt. The little boy's torso is pristine, the hobo's full of tattoos. I've always loved the contrast.
And in all the years since, there hasn't been a photo that has stuck in my mind like that one has. I've sure a great part of the reason is that the newer cameras I've had have allowed me to become lazy. The K1000 was auto nothing; the DSLR I have now has lured me into letting it be auto everything. But I plan to change.
My husband and I will be driving to northeastern Minnesota next week. I'll take not only the camera but also the camera's instruction book with me. While he's driving, I'll be reading and shooting.
I'm making a vow to stop being "green"!
And Sarah-Anne, I may even begin to hold the camera correctly.
Elizabeth Granger
Lawrence Central High School
Indianapolis, Ind.
Sarah-Anne Lanman shows us how to hold a camera correctly.
I, too, am vowing to avoid the "green square of despair," as Mike calls it. No more auto setting.
ReplyDeleteLearned a ton at this presentation and am very thankful to mike for putting it on. Conceptually, I know the shot I want, but have really struggled trying to figure out all the settings on my camera. I now feel much better equipped to take quality pictures and to be able to teach my students to do the same.
Cheers, Mike.
Greg Cantwell
Sheldon High School
Eugene, Oregon