Day 42: Me

I had to try a self-portrait with a little twist. I didn't get the levitation look exactly right, but it was fun trying something new. Have you tried anything new lately?

Manual: page 60 "Manual Focus"

Inspiration: Dane Sanders

Day 41: Crossing

I like the look of the railroad crossing sign in black and white. It reminds me of a small town in a time when things were a little slower. A time when people were not in such a hurry. Think for a minute about the last time you asked a stranger how they were doing, and really wanted to know the answer. I guess I'm saying that we should all slow down and take a step out of the rat-race to enjoy the world and people around us.

Manuel: page 59 "Getting Good Results with Autofocus"

Inspiration: Rebecca Rosconi

Day 40: Teddy

I'm glad that my children like to pose for photographs but they move a little too much when I'm practicing shooting at a slow shutter speed. So I picked a new volunteer, meet Mr. Teddy.

This was taken hand held at 1/2.5 @ f/2.8, ISO 200. Thank you, Mr. Teddy for sitting very still for me.

Manuel: page 58 "The AF-Assist Illuminator"

Inspiration: Joe Buissink

Day 39: Begging of You

You would think that we never feed Lacy from the look on her face. She has begging down to a science.

Manual: pages 56 and 57 "Focus Lock"

Inspiration: LaCour Photography

Day 38: On Edge

Standing on the edge, looking into the unknown. A couple of posts back I asked if you were ready for a change in direction. Now I have to add, Do you feel like stepping into the unknown?

Manual: pages 55 and 56 "Focus Zone Selection"

Inspiration: Ray Santana

Day 37: Smile

A friend of ours and one of their adopted greyhounds. I love that they are both smiling.

Manuel: page 54 "AF Area Mode"

Inspiration: Chris and Katie Humphreys

Day 36: Canoes

While at a friend's lake house I slipped away from breakfast to photograph these canoes, I love the foggy background.

Manual: page 53 "Focus Area Selection"

Inspiration: Joe Photo