Reverse 365: Join the Dance - Day 136/365 5.16.13

Settings: ISO 1000, 100mm, ss1/3200, f/4.0

Date: November 4th, 2012

Location: Gene Coulon Park, Renton, WA

136/365 - May 16th, 2013

"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance." - Alan Watts

Project 52 - Week 5/52

We went from fog and frost around here to rain. When I set out to take photographs I was a little disappointed with the weather and the gray overcast sky obscuring the light. After a while though, I realized it was the perfect opportunity to take some macro shots. I love the act of taking macro shots. How it forces you to slow down and look closely. How it changes your perspective and makes things that seemed ordinary extra-ordinary. I still have a long way to go with my macro shots especially when it comes to focusing, but I love the learning. 

Settings: ISO 1600, 100mm, ss1/400, f/3.5

Settings: ISO 1600, 100mm, ss1/800, f/3.5

"The trick to forgetting the big picture is to look at everything close-up." - Chuck Palahniuk

         

Tones on Tuesday #56 12.4.12

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It was impossible to pick just 3 photos from last week. What amazing photography and amazingly talented photographers you are! I am awed by your images and grateful that you choose to share them here at Tones on Tuesday. Thank you! So, I decided to pick 5 photos. I hope you don't mind :o). 

Sarah at From Sarah's Camera

The softness of the black and white works so well with the thoughtful expression captured. Thank you for sharing your beautiful photo with us Sarah!

Shiju at Cranium Bolts

What amazing color and clarity! I love the shape of the water droplets. Stunning photo Shiju, thank you for sharing it here!

Tamar at Random-osity

The juxtaposition of the constructed building and the natural plants is lovely and played up by the beautiful life. Thank you for linking up with your wonderful photo Tamar!

Jaymi at Live, Love, Travel

Love the black and white of this adorable little guy! The catchlights in his eyes are exquisite and I love the lights in the tree in the background. Thank you for sharing your stunning photo with us Jaymi!

LeiShell at Forever Treasured Photographs

The way the light shines through the bee is just beautiful! What a stunning capture LeiShell, thank you for sharing it here!

Sarah, Shiju, Tamar, Jaymi and LeiShell please go HERE to grab your showcase button.

Now it's your turn to share your photo with altered tones. Here are the guidelines for Tones on Tuesday:

• The basic idea is to share one photo where you have altered the tones. Such as a black and white, sepia toned, selective coloring or colored photo. Feel free to share the original and edit, or just the edit.
• Please share a photo that you have taken and edited yourself.
• One photo per photographer please. If you have more than one photo in your post please indicate which one is for Tones on Tuesday. If you link up more than once only the first photo will be considered for showcasing.
• Please link up with your permalink and not your blog address.
• Attach the Tones on Tuesday button or a link back here to your post.
• Leave comments for at least 3 other participants, share the love :o)!
• Have fun!

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This weekend my family and I went to our favorite tree farm to pick out our Christmas tree. Afterward my mom and I headed up to Snoqualmie Pass to spend some time in the snow. I was able to use the macro lens a bit more thanks to my rain cover, the best Christmas gift ever! Here are two shots I was able to capture. I am a bit disappointed in the second one as my focal point was a bit off. However, I love the composition of it and am still getting the hang of focusing with a lens that is macro and does not have image stabilization. 

Settings: ISO 1600, 100mm, ss1/400, f/2.8

Settings: ISO 1600, 100mm, ss1/320, f/2.8

"The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life." - William Morris

Joining the link ups below. Be sure to check out the beautiful shots and join the Tones on Tuesday link up found further down!

     

Tones on Tuesday #55 11.27.12

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoyed time being thankful for the amazing people in your life! I am thankful that you have chosen to link up again with Tones on Tuesday!

Tina at Tina's PicStory

The combination of softness and drama of this black and white is beautiful! Thank you for sharing it with us Tina!

Laurie at Pride in Photos

What amazing fall colors and a lovely representation of the season! Thank you for linking up Laurie!

Charlotte at The Life of Mummy Rawles

The colors and set up of this photo are beautiful and the expression is adorable! Thank you for sharing your photo with us Charlotte!

Tina, Laurie and Charlotte please go HERE to grab your showcase button.

Now it's your turn to share your photo with altered tones. Here are the guidelines for Tones on Tuesday:

• The basic idea is to share one photo where you have altered the tones. Such as a black and white, sepia toned, selective coloring or colored photo. Feel free to share the original and edit, or just the edit.
• Please share a photo that you have taken and edited yourself.
• One photo per photographer please. If you have more than one photo in your post please indicate which one is for Tones on Tuesday. If you link up more than once only the first photo will be considered for showcasing.
• Please link up with your permalink and not your blog address.
• Attach the Tones on Tuesday button or a link back here to your post.
• Leave comments for at least 3 other participants, share the love :o)!
• Have fun!

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Disclaimer - By participating you give Scattered Horizons permission to share your photo on this blog. Photographers will be given credit for their work.

I was thinking this past week about how thankful I am to have photography in my life. I have never considered myself an artistic person and have always felt that I had no skills in that area. At the same time, I love the process and product of creation. Through photography I feel like I have found my creativity and my passion for something artistic. While photographing nature and landscapes is about realism for me, I still feel that I am able to capture my interpretation of reality. There are certain moments when I feel most myself and whenever I am taking photos I have those moments. So I guess I have to admit that I do have a little bit of artist in me :o). 

Settings: ISO 400, 100mm, ss1/500, f/3.2

"The rain began again. It fell heavily, easily, with no meaning or intention but the fulfilment of its own nature, which was to fall and fall." - Helen Garner 

Joining the link ups below. Be sure to check out the beautiful shots and join the Tones on Tuesday link up found further down!