Photography – Page 43 – A Photo's Worth

New Camera, New Perspective

I wanted a new perspective when out taking picture. I no longer say, “Out shooting.” I wanted to add human interest into my images. With that in mind, I purchased a new single focus small camera. The Fuji X100F provides a lot of features in a compact camera. With a 23mm lens (35mm perspective) I now need to zoom with my feet. It is easy to change my settings, and easy to walk around without being too conspicuous. I wouldn’t say this replaces all of my camera equipment, but I have been using it exclusively this past month. I carry this camera everywhere. That’s the way to get to know your gear.

I have already posted some images in a previous blog I took during the March for our Lives event.

1803_24__MarchLives__DSF0095 — Looks like they came to stay!

I have less to worry about when I take my Fuji out for the day. Do I bring other lenses? Should I change lenses now? Which bag do I take? Should I bring my tripod? And then to use or not use that tripod.

With my Fuji camera all I may need is my sunglasses. Usually for a day’s outing I won’t even need an extra battery or memory card. I need to consider the weather though since this camera is not weather sealed. But I am more of a fair weather photo friend anyway.

This past month I took it with me for a family outing to San Francisco. When I am with family I don’t want to make it all about photography. But I do want to capture memories. Kids grow up so fast.

My husband, and two of my grandchildren headed to Richmond making our first stop at the Hunter Hill Safety Rest Area. Over the years I have taken many photographs here on our way to the Bay Area.

1803_27__SanFrancisco__DSF0113 — My 16 year old granddaughter always makes a great model.

Picking up my son in Richmond we headed to the Oakland Ferry Building to take a ride to Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco.

1803_27__SanFrancisco__DSF0131 — Import/Export – See tankers being loaded and unloaded with cargo.

1803_27__SanFrancisco__DSF0134 — Oakland Bay Bridge in the distance

1803_27__SanFrancisco__DSF0140 — What a view going under the Bay Bridge

1803_27__SanFrancisco__DSF0144 — No crowds this morning. Selfie time.

1803_27__SanFrancisco__DSF0138 — Oakland Bay Bridge goes through Treasure Island

1803_27__SanFrancisco__DSF0141 — First stop Golden Gate Ferry Building

1803_27__SanFrancisco__DSF0146 — Heading to Fisherman’s Wharf

1803_27__SanFrancisco__DSF0149 — Ride is over and tickets are collected.

With the pleasant, quiet ferry ride over we headed to Fisherman’s Wharf in search of food.

1803_27__SanFrancisco__DSF0150 — This street musician captured my eye. I should have gotten a bit closer, but the group was leaving me behind.

1803_27__SanFrancisco__DSF0152 — Faced with many choices.

1803_27__SanFrancisco__DSF0154 — Warned to watch out for Sea Gulls. This guy had no problem finding food!

1803_27__SanFrancisco__DSF0153 — Now the Sea Gull travels in style!

After lunch we head over the the Musee Mecanique

This free museum was full of action this Tuesday.

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1803_27__SanFrancisco__DSF0169 — Pinball Attention

1803_27__SanFrancisco__DSF0172 — Granddaughter and her Aunt

1803_27__SanFrancisco__DSF0174 — Glad this mirror is not in my house!

1803_27__SanFrancisco__DSF0179 — Not easy to get everyone in a photograph

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We walk up to North Beach in search of the perfect slice of pizza.

1803_27__SanFrancisco__DSF0189 — Cyclists getting instructions

1803_27__SanFrancisco__DSF0192 — Segway getting instructions

1803_27__SanFrancisco__DSF0185 — Tie Dyed in San Francisco

1803_27__SanFrancisco__DSF0190 — Hot Lips

1803_27__SanFrancisco__DSF0195 — Yummy Gelato!

Tired and ready to take an Uber to the Ferry Building and head back to Oakland.

FYI for the price of the ferry we were able to park in a covered garage in Oakland! Not a bad way to travel!

Fun day for everyone!

More about my camera adventures to come

There is always something…

Recently I watched a You Tube of SNL Weekend Update with Gilda Radner. It ended with the remark, “There is always something.” Oh is that true.

My plan was to move, get unpacked and invite friends and neighbors over. Moved on Halloween, and unpacked. Thanksgiving came and we celebrated with some family. A couple of days later I witnessed the birth of my newest grandson Wyatt. Holidays arrive with the usual compliment of busy merriment, but with an added wrinkle. A stabbing pain sends me to the doctor where I learn I have a kidney stone. Pain occurs when stone is moving, so my pain comes and goes. Procedure to blast stone does little, and the urologist surgically removes the culprit on Valentines Day. After 6 weeks I am kidney stone free, and test look good. Just need to be sure to keep up my fluid consumption and watch my diet for sodium and oxalates. Never even heard of oxalates before.

Kidney stone episode fades and up pops another pain. This time plantar fasciitis. Now I am sporting a boot. All kinds of advise comes my way. Ice, tape foot, drink sour cherry juice, freeze a water bottle and roll foot. Trying it all. Still need to research sour cherry juice, though.

_DSF0277 — Libby and I outside a coffee shop

I feel bad that my Libby hasn’t taken any walks for the last week. So for a change of scenery we enjoy the good weather and relax outside.

Trying to put my new camera to use. I’m learning about the features while sitting outside with my cold drink. I will be writing about my latest in an upcoming post.

_DSF0269 — I hope their selfie caught the newest slogan. Made my photo more interesting.

My mother always believed that it was better to stay away from doctor’s offices whenever possible. Ready to start taking this advice Mom!

Gemini and Personality Two

My astrological sign is Gemini and up till now I didn’t feel like the definition fit. But looking at an Internet definition a Gemini is, “Expressive and quick-witted, Gemini represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face.” Ok, I may be indecisive at times. And the tug of war between going out to be with others, or just staying contently alone at home may fit. Yup, I’m a Gemini when I come to think of it. Probably explains why I’m busy sharing my life in this blog, and why you just don’t hear from me sometimes. Just saying.

Here are some Sacramento Zoo photographs I captured in twos.