This week, Patti invites me to explore the movement of objects or people in my photos. You have several options to do this. Here’s one way: set your camera on auto and let it do most of the work. It will automatically increase the shutter speed and freeze the action. You can also manually adjust the speed settings. That’s when the real fun begins.
Sometimes I just plan to have motion be my subject.
Merry-Go-Round Escape
Taffy in motion
Jelly Bean River
Patriotic Motion
It is always tricky to capture animals in motion. Here I stopped the action with a fast shutter speed.
Lion cubs at playJack rabbit on the run
Sometimes a slower speed enhances the motion.
Just tucking myself in!
Sometimes a slow speed will create a ghostlike image.
Crosswalk pedestrians at night
My backseat passenger Charlie
Dancing the “Hora”
Some Lens Zooming
I hope that you enjoyed my quick tour of my motion photographs!
Anne’s challenge this week is, “What’s my photographic groove? What type of photography do I truly enjoy doing? I will show you wonderful images and tell you about them.
This challenge has me thinking. When I was enrolled and pursuing my Photography Certificate, I was exposed to many photographic experiences. My practical mother continued to ask me what I intended to do with my photography. One idea was to start a Pet Photography business. Another idea I had was to author a picture book. I had just retired from a Library/Teacher career of 25 years. I didn’t know way direction to take. Life happened. My parents and grandchildren needed my attention. By the time I finished 40+ credits I decided I was going to do photography on my own terms – for my own personal enjoyment. I didn’t need another job. So I guess you can say my photographic groove is “Focus”. I use my camera to help me see the world around me. I capture whatever I come across.
Often, my camera helps me connect to my surroundings. Sometimes nature, sometimes people, and sometimes taking a quirky look.
My camera connected me to a good group of friends. This group has taken me to many places and spaces in the area. Visits out of town to Niles, Ca. Trips to the Sacramento Zoo. Visiting a local urban micro Farm at End of the Road in Orangevale, Ca.
My photography helps me focus on the present, and preserve memories to reflect upon in the future. I have been raising my second puppy in the past 2 1/2 years. Glad I have photos of my Charlie.
Puppies grow into dogs and seem to change overnight. Waiting for them to calm down may take just a bit longer. This is where my iPhone comes into play.
My 4 youngest grandchildren have moved back and forth from Sacramento, California to Knoxville, Tennessee (about 2500 miles). They returned last week for the third time in less than three years. Photos and FaceTime helped during these times of separation. I so enjoy my Nixplay digital frame.
But as of last Thursday, I can see my grandchildren in person. We celebrated the first day of TK and First Grade, and the last day of vacation for my 5th grader with some ice cream at Handels.
In-person is better than long distance!Nature Calls for my Fuji xt4 and my iPhone 13 pro
Great challenge. Sorry for the late post. I have been having “words” with my WordPress!
Tina challenges me to explore the concept that, “In photography, the most successful portraits will, with rare exception, include focus on the eyes.”
Eye Spy billboard captured in Times Square
The movie titled “Big Eyes” told the story of an American artist Margaret Keane. These murals reminded me of that style.
I have been shooting this smiling sun for over 20 years when I stop in Gilroy, Ca. for cherries on the way to Pacific Grove in May. I try to photograph this from a new perspective.I printed this photograph many years ago and called it, “Peeking”.
The Sacramento Zoo provides many photo opportunities. This time I was focused on the eyes.
Lemur eyesNot actually an official zoo memberAmerican White PelicanSnow LeapardGuinea FowlSumatran TigerWolf’s Guenon
Alpaca after shearing. What is she trying to tell me?
Fish Eye
A salute to a dear photo friend who left us too soon. Greg loved to wear hats. Here he is at the Highland Games in Woodland many years ago.
Greg Morris
When a camera comes out, funny faces often occur
I found these odd eyed dogs at some dog events around town.
My Liberty (Libby) Love expressive eyes
Charlies had the most beautiful eyes
His blue eyes turned hazel colored
Moxie is really starting to vary her expressions. Raised eyebrow when the word “treat” or “dinner” is mentioned.
Did I hear the word, “Dinner”.
Thank you for stopping by to see how I focused on EYES! I would love to read your comments!
What are your local vistas? Where do you photograph when you don’t have a lot of time or are not on vacation? What about your hometown excites you? Is it the countryside, city, gardens, amusement venues? This week, Anne Sandler: Slow Shutter Speed wants me to tell and show local vistas.
Sacramento has been home since 1980. Yet with my local camera group I still find new things to photograph. There is a certain seasonal flow of vistas that show up during the year. For instance, Anne and I visited the Lotus Flower Garden “Peace Pond” this week. When I turned on the television Rob on the Road was interviewing the person responsible for this amazing Sacramento site. Started in 2005 this is now another reason the go to Land Park.
Asked to take a photo of some friends, and we got to talking
Within Land Park there is also the WPA Rock Garden. Always something to photograph.
The Sacramento Zoo is also located in Land Park, currently. There are exciting plans afoot in the coming years to move this zoo to Elk Grove so that it can provide a better habitat for the animals. Just a little further to drive.
The flamingos welcome you at the entrance of the Sacramento Zoo
In the coming weeks the sunflower fields located in Yolo County calls for photo captures. This image was taken last year.
No sunflowers were harmed in the taking of this photograph.
For people watching I head to Old Sacramento. No matter how many times I visit I find something new to focus on. But it is often the people wandering around. And people with dogs are my favs.
Trawler and his owner live on a houseboat that was docked in Old Sacramento.
This dog wants to share a drink.
Musician on a lunch break. His dog has his eyes on the fries!
I find museum locations good when the temperature rises. This week June 2022 the temperature will be over 100° for multiple days. Also a good time to be home and blog!
Well that is just a touch of what I find locally around Sacramento.
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