Monday's Assignment

Make a composition of a wall and what is against it: art, shelves, etc.  Consider the rule of thirds and watch your light.

Another unknown photographic term: rule of thirds.  So I did a little research and realized that every time I take a picture I should remember the rule of thirds.  Still don't understand it and at first I thought it meant to shoot something that divided the wall into thirds.  And I had some shelves that we've just built in our second bedroom but they're empty and nothing to speak of.  But then I realized that that's not what I was looking for.  So with a little manipulation and then imagining this picture divided into 9 squares I still don't think I get the idea.   But at least it's better than 3 empty shelves against a wall.

Shot in a semi-dark bedroom with manual settings, lights to the back and the right.

Sunday's Challenge

Sunday challenge: Make a photo of something you cherish today in beautiful light.  Arrange and move things if you need to.

Had trouble thinking of things I cherish.  Of course I cherish my family but I am trying not to include any of their photos until I can figure out how to decrease the pixel size.  And of course I cherish my dog but I've already included many of his photos.  But things?  What exactly do I cherish?  I really don't have things that mean a lot to me but then again, maybe I do.....  There are plants that I've planted in memory of my parents and Cari but they haven't begun to bloom yet.  And then I thought of something and it's the wind chime that I received after my dad died.  I have it hanging off my balcony so that every time it rings in the wind I think of him.   I have my friends Deb and Jan to thank for this very cherished gift!

Shot with manual settings today- much easier to do outside.

Saturday's Assignment

 

Make two photos today of the same subject: one with deep depth of field, one with shallow.  Post your favorite of the two.

Another confusing assignment...not quite sure what exactly would be deep depth vs shallow- obviously a closeup refers to shallow but not sure how I would have done the same with deep depth of field.  Guess my creativity is non existent for this one.

Shot with manual setting today.

Friday's Assignment

TGIF!  To celebrate the end of the week, make an artistic shot of your favorite beverage or libation today.

Actually, I'm a day behind with my photos.  I knew that my beverage of choice is one that I drink in the morning and unfortunately I didn't have my camera yesterday.  So of course I took this picture today thinking that maybe it would be something I could use in the future.  But why wait- no one's looking anyway.

Shot with automatic setting.