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Monday, August 21, 2006
4:49:00 PM EDT
Hearing Ivy, These Are the Things About You
Since I wasn't so good with the planning-ahead part of this, I had to come up with a topic and a photo from around the office (I could have dipped into my already-taken photos, but that's no fun). Here's what I came up with:
Your Monday Photo Shoot: Take a photo that shows you with your camera. A mirror or other reflective surface would probably help here.
Also, tell us a little about your camera, and how you use it. (This isn't a sneaky marketing survey, incidentally.)
I got the idea from a previous entry where I talked about my camera. I won't repeat myself, other than to say that it's a Canon SD200, and I like that it's the size of a deck of cards, though I think the small size makes it easier for me to smudge the lens without realizing it.
I mostly use it for snapshots, though I like to pretend I'm a real photographer. Luckily, I have access to Photoshop -- it works wonders and lets me continue my delusions.
As to why mirror self-portraits? A lot of times, when people post pictures of themselves on blogs or profiles, they grab their camera and take a picture of themselves in the bedroom or bathroom mirror.
Since most digital cameras come with self-timers (including cell phone cameras), I honestly don't know why people do this. Granted, it may take some trial-and-error, but self-portraits where you don't see the camera generally look better. Plus, setting the camera down and using the self-timer eliminates camera shake.
So, I thought I would turn it around -- try to take an interesting shot of you with your camera in a mirror. (If you're shy, you don't have to show all of your face, but please do try to include some part of yourself. Um, above the waist and/or neck, please.)
Since I'm in the office, finding a big enough mirror was kind of a problem. At first, I tried taking a shot in the bathroom. Outside of, um, other considerations, the lighting is pretty bad. Plus, I was trying to take an interesting photo. Here's the heavily treated outcome:
Anyway, enough of my blather: Take a photo showing you with your camera, add the picture to your blog, then leave a comment here with a link back to your blog.
And even though it's called the Monday Photo Shoot, you have pretty much until Thursday to participate.
Thanks -- Joe
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4:49:00 PM EDT
Hearing Ivy, These Are the Things About You
Your Monday Photo Shoot: My Camera and Me
Since I wasn't so good with the planning-ahead part of this, I had to come up with a topic and a photo from around the office (I could have dipped into my already-taken photos, but that's no fun). Here's what I came up with:
Your Monday Photo Shoot: Take a photo that shows you with your camera. A mirror or other reflective surface would probably help here.
Also, tell us a little about your camera, and how you use it. (This isn't a sneaky marketing survey, incidentally.)
I got the idea from a previous entry where I talked about my camera. I won't repeat myself, other than to say that it's a Canon SD200, and I like that it's the size of a deck of cards, though I think the small size makes it easier for me to smudge the lens without realizing it.
I mostly use it for snapshots, though I like to pretend I'm a real photographer. Luckily, I have access to Photoshop -- it works wonders and lets me continue my delusions.
As to why mirror self-portraits? A lot of times, when people post pictures of themselves on blogs or profiles, they grab their camera and take a picture of themselves in the bedroom or bathroom mirror.
Since most digital cameras come with self-timers (including cell phone cameras), I honestly don't know why people do this. Granted, it may take some trial-and-error, but self-portraits where you don't see the camera generally look better. Plus, setting the camera down and using the self-timer eliminates camera shake.
So, I thought I would turn it around -- try to take an interesting shot of you with your camera in a mirror. (If you're shy, you don't have to show all of your face, but please do try to include some part of yourself. Um, above the waist and/or neck, please.)
Since I'm in the office, finding a big enough mirror was kind of a problem. At first, I tried taking a shot in the bathroom. Outside of, um, other considerations, the lighting is pretty bad. Plus, I was trying to take an interesting photo. Here's the heavily treated outcome:
Note
how the weight of the camera is making me cross-eyed.
Anyway, enough of my blather: Take a photo showing you with your camera, add the picture to your blog, then leave a comment here with a link back to your blog.
And even though it's called the Monday Photo Shoot, you have pretty much until Thursday to participate.
Thanks -- Joe
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I am also late in the game here but here is my link Joe:
http://journals.aol.com/oxobagladyoxo/TheBagLady/entries/20 06/08/24/magic-joes-photo-shoo t-my-camera--me/528
Hugs,
Chelle -
OK, I am late but they (who are THEY?) say "better late than never". Either way, thanks for giving me something funny, quick and easy as a first entry.
Really like your blog.
Have a blessed day and may it spill over into your entire week.
Dawn (aka choizez)
http://journals.aol.com/choizez/notebook-arizona/ -
Hi, I enjoyed this assignment. here's my entry. B.
http://journals.aol.co.uk/oddb0dkins/WaffleandWhinge/ -
8/26/06 12:14 AM