As a Navy trained news photographer, I spent a good number of years with a 30-pound camera bag hanging from my shoulder.
Now, I’m never without my less-than-one-pound Smartphone in my back pocket. What freedom!
I do miss selecting my own shutter speed and f-stop and Texas windy days (of which there are many) bring on a new challenge.
Shutter speed is great for spot news! A fast shutter speed freezes action; shallow depth of field blurs the background making the subject absolutely pop.
The trade-off is no pain in the neck from the weight of equipment to the readily accessible opportunity to stop what I’m doing and easily snap a shot. Not to mention instantly texting or e-mailing a photo with no down time from the task at hand.
I’m one of those writers who stare into space when creating. My computer is positioned where I can stare out the doors to my back butterfly garden. The other day, it suddenly came to my attention that there was no wind.
I quickly saved my document, raced outdoors and shot my Coral Bean Tree, thus ending a year-long goal.
Another nearly year-long goal was basket flower. The seeds were planted last fall which accounted for most of the waiting time. None the less, a windless day finally garnered a usable shot.
I took complete advantage of this limited window of opportunity and shot anything that wasn’t moving.
Enjoyed your blog. I also enjoy the windless days for that reason.
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Glad you enjoyed the blog. Thanks,
Anita
Anita,
Very nice article and good photos.
Thank you, Frank, By the way, as someone has already asked, all the photos were captured with my phone camera.
Anita
Thanks Anita for great pictures and the great article!
Thank you, Jimmy. Compliments are always welcome!
Really enjoyable article and great photos.
Thank you, Barbara. You still have a standing invitation to come out and shoot all my water bird activity! — with camera, of course!