Scattered Horizons Photoblog: Volunteer Park

I have been talking in my posts so far this week about the Clickin Walk. 2012 was the 2nd annual walk hosted by the Clickin Moms site. Basically it is a get together where photographers (many who also are moms :o) walk around a city or place and take pictures while learning from each other and enjoying getting to know one another. Last year I went knowing one person and with a bit of hesitation over what it would be like. This year I went knowing more people and ready to fully embrace the experience. I was not disappointed! I got to walk and talk with old friends, get to know new ones, learn about cameras and lenses, get my picture taken by someone on the street and photograph a bunch of very cool locations! Here are some of my favorite shots...

Settings: ISO 400, 50mm, ss1/1250, f/11

Taken at the top of the tower at the Volunteer Park Conservatory (beginning of our walk)

Settings: ISO 400, 50mm, ss1/50, f/22

One of the houses on Millionaires Row

Settings: ISO 400, 50mm, ss1/80, f/6.3

Settings: ISO 400, 50mm, ss1/250, f/6.3

Settings: ISO 400, 50mm, ss1/80, f/6.3

Flowers outside of one of the flower shops on our route

Settings: ISO 400, 50mm, ss1/200, f/8.0

Interesting plant in the Thomas Street Community Garden

Settings: ISO 800, 100mm, ss1/1000, f/5.0

Buds in the Thomas Street Community Garden

Settings: ISO 800, 100mm, ss1/800, f/5.0

Flower petals in the Thomas Street Community Garden

Settings: ISO 800, 100mm, ss1/500, f/5.0

Water spout in the Thomas Street Community Garden

Following the walk one of the leaders was gracious enough to share her tips for shooting macro shots. She is AMAZING and I learned so much from her. Her name is Kara and you should take a look at her work. It was such a great experience to see her passion for this type of photography. Passionate people inspire me! We shot in the Volunteer Park Conservatory which had a TON of macro opportunities. Here are a few of my favorite shots. I have to say that I will without a doubt be out shooting more macros soon. Especially now that I bought a 100mm macro from a friend. I can't wait!

Settings: ISO 400, 100mm, ss1/200, f/4.5