Paco – my handy little point and shoot camera – has been getting some major love lately. Paco usually sits on the back burner while the kahuna gets all the attention. But not last week.
Some of it had to do with the weather – I didn’t feel like carrying an extra bag through the snow. So I tossed Paco in my bag just in case the urge hit. Which it did. We practiced some macro shots. We practiced some night-time shots. Which, I believe, turned out to be pretty cool.
Mmm, bokeh.
Paco even got to party. In NashVegas. With the girls. But I still have to sort through the dozens of blurred photos. I have a feeling a couple are going to be blog worthy. But that tiny camera did more than just take photos.
Thank you, Paco, for having an excessively bright flash to annoy the wild tramps that stepped on my feet and spilled their drinks on me and my Little Skipper. That – coupled with the awesome band and incredibly awesome company – made my night.
Because, well, I have no excuse.
I find myself funny and force my humor on to you. You are that lucky.
You, lucky duck, you.
And because I can.
Happy Friday. Make it a good one.
I have had so much fun with the weekly photo challenge so far. And now we’re half way done – 26 more subjects to photograph, 26 more weeks of posting. Six months didn’t feel like a long time but seemed like a long time. That makes no sense. Then again, I don’t usually make sense.
But with 26 weeks behind us, I feel that I have begun to understand my photography better. Especially with people. Before, I wouldn’t really photograph people because I didn’t like the finished product. That’s beginning to change. I can’t get enough. Eyes, hands, skin… every part of the human body is intriguing for me. I suppose because it’s a lot of “firsts” but by golly, I’m having a damn good time with it.
My favorite challenge subject to date? Lingerie. I had a wonderful friend model for me and though we did nothing but laugh and make jokes, the shoot was fun. With nothing more than a dimly lit bedroom and a brazier, we were able to get some pretty fly photographs. Of course, only 14 out of 200 something were in focus but those 14 were fun and different and, dare I say, sexy. The 14 were narrowed to four and which was narrowed to one for the challenge.
My original idea for lingerie: light up the side of my model’s body and capture her reflection in the mirror. Seriously, this was my original idea. I have a drawing and everything in my little polka-dotted notebook. And my submission for the lingerie challenge.
But the other three. I really really like them and so does my model. But I’ve been hesitant to post. I don’t know why – maybe because it’s a bit more revealing? Maybe because she’s a bit more nekkid? But what the hell. shutterboo could use some sexing up today.
I like the reflection. I think it makes it more intimate, more real… gives me more light to work with. So we played around the mirror a lot. Different poses, different angles, different DOFs.
Some that make you feel like you’re the fly on the wall watching a beautiful woman get ready for a night out on the town. I look at this now and get the feeling that I really wasn’t there. But I got the proof. Right there.
By the way, it’s stuff like this, images like these that make men think that all we do is prance around in our panties when they aren’t there. Which we totally do.
This next one was my favorite. The harsh light and shadows did it for me. I love it. It’s sexy but discreet. But I didn’t choose it as my “lingerie” photo because… well…
… that’s a lot of ta-ta.
I know she’s covered up and I know I just described it as “discreet” but I chose the other one. Maybe because I was proud of myself for having an idea actually work. Maybe because I was afraid my Mom would call me and give me down the road for posting naughty pictures. Maybe because I didn’t feel like beating the hubs’ friends back with bat when they inquired about the model.
Eh – it doesn’t matter. I think it’s kickass and ready for another go round. And I’m sure my friend is too. Maybe we’ll try leaving her clothes on this time.
What? Why the sad face?
First and foremost: CONGRATULATIONS! We’re halfway through the Weekly Photo Challenge! And there’s only 26 more weeks to go. To be honest, I think it’s passed quickly. Maybe having a different assignment every week makes the time fly. Yeah, I think that’s it.
Moving on…
Up. So many interpretations. Looking up: literally and metaphorically. Moving up: elevators and escalators and stairs. Pointing up – arrows and… arrows. Acronyms: Union Pacific, UPS, University of Pickles. Pin ups. Mix ups. Pick ups. Break ups. I could go on but I’m starting to run out of ideas.
Me? I just looked up. Literally.
Here is my up:
Well, I actually laid on the floor on my back and then looked up. This is the clock tower in our office and it’s round and full of windows and lovely old fireplace and mantle. But I chose this view because of the roundness. And I’m pleased with the outcome.
However, I was dying to get out on the sidewalk and aim the kahuna up a building or up river or up something outside. But it’s cold. And there’s snow. So this gal didn’t bundle up and face the elements. Instead I stayed indoors and crawled around on floors. At least there wasn’t snow.
Go check out the flickr pool’s photos or click on the challenger roll to see everyone else’s photos. I’m rather excited to see what people cooked up this week. Next week’s subject is “puzzle”. Can’t wait to see those either.
I finally read one of the darn books listed on my Literary Quest page. Finally.
#29 Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
And all I have to say is Alice is an annoying, snot-nosed little twit of a child. If I met her, I’d scream “off with her head” myself. I could have totally interpreted the story incorrectly but Alice really needs to learn when not to speak. DAd always said “children should be seen and not heard.”
But I’ll still be seeing the movie. Fingers crossed Tim Burton makes Alice more interesting.
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