Like I said yesterday… I’m getting better at this. The iPhone just came out with an update for the camera and the picture quality is supposed to be much improved. I’m going to be using it for a while. When things get busy or (like right now) when I’m ill, this blog is the first thing to fall by the wayside… but I’m running out of excuses. I mentioned the keyboard and that is a big help, but I really need to get over my need to have the perfect photo. Any photo is better than no photo at all… and things are a bit crazy right now. Bear with me. Some will be spectacular (I hope) but most will be just average, every day shots… which is what life is all about anyway.
Tag Archives: Photography
Camera Prep
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… FOOTBALL SEASON! Time to dust off the old Nikon and take my place on the sidelines once again for the action. This is my favorite lens… ever. I’ve had it for about 6 years and it has been one of the best toys I have ever owned. Today, I spent quite a bit of time cleaning out the camera bag, charging and replacing batteries and packing it back up for Friday’s game. Can’t wait to get my game on…
Tracks
When we were leaving home for our trip, Sierra asked me why I wasn’t bringing my big camera. I told her that I was tired… and didn’t expect to pull out my camera much on this trip to do any photography. She thought it was odd, and I should have paid attention because I couldn’t have been more wrong. There are so many spectacular views from this area. I could have had a field day. Every time we pass through this area I think of what a tremendous backdrop this would be for portraits. The tracks and the tall trees are a dream come true for someone doing portrait work. This place is just down the street from the house. Not even 1/2 block away. It is what separates the street from the cliff over the ocean. I’m going to have to remember this and come back with my equipment.
Lens Repair
Last week I got a “snarky” anonymous email on my website. The writer complained about my absence from the CCHS basketball games and that there are no photos from this season. They referenced the fact that I don’t miss a football game and even hit most of the home wrestling matches, but complained that I haven’t taken a single picture of basketball. I tried to respond back but the email address is invalid (of course) so I’m going to use this forum to respond.
Today’s photograph is the reason for my absence. I noticed around Christmas time that my lens was not operating properly. I sent it off to Nikon for repair and only got it back today. Yes, I do have other lenses, but this is the one I need for basketball. Sometimes the referees will not allow me to shoot with a flash and this lens is designed for low light photography. This lens is different from the lens I use for football and wrestling where most of the action stays in the same general location. I need this lens when I’m up underneath the basket in the gym.
Another point I’d like to make is the fact that I do not receive any kind of financial compensation for the photographs that I shoot. This is strictly a hobby for me. I’ve kept it that way on purpose… so that it says fun. The honest truth is that it is a lot more fun down on the mat, at the courts edge or on the sideline. For me the reward is being so close to the action and to the teams. That’s the best part for me. Holding a camera is really just an excuse to be down there. I post the pictures for others to access and enjoy…
In conclusion, I’d also like to state that I do enjoy basketball and that I’m not ignoring the teams. Those are still my boys on that court and I’m still a fan.
