Day Six. . .

Too many right answers for Day Five - let's see how you do on today's. . .

Stars all around for: MBK Carol Mc., Maeve, PDP Milt, Mike P., Mariann, Phil, Jeff W., SBCC Ann, Tony M., Pete T., PSRI Mike Di, Ted H., Joyce P., Kathy B., Joani, Doris, Deana, Al, and Michelle. Al gets the Gold Star for his very detailed guess, "Looks like a glass globe which goes over a ceiling or wall light with the metal cap & washer that holds it to an extension bolt.." Now, if only he knew the color of my shirt. . .

And, Al, it was a green/blue plaid shirt!

Day Five. . .

Where does the time go? It's Day Five of the New Year and I'm sitting here with my latest pattern. 

No more Mr. Nice Guy on guesses. Just what is it?

Lots of kudos on some very creative guesses - EMO, Phil, Milt, Vicky, Joani, and Cathy K. Vicky's metal snowflakes were closest - I have to be extremely careful when going outside in a snowstorm as these hurt when they come down! Not to mention they are impossible to use for snowball fights and building snowmen:)

Actually, they are the holders we use for our stockings. . .

Day Four. . .

And, here is Day Four. . . I'll be accepting any and all REASONABLE guesses.

Thought I gotcha with Day Three! Sister-in-law, Cathy had an advantage in that she has the same dishware pattern. Others on the mark were Phil, Michelle, Mariann, Deana, Kathy B, HGT Art, and EMO.

Day Three was Dishes Stacked in the Dishwasher - clean, of course.

Day Three. . .

So it's on to Day Three, are you ready? Hint: look between the lines.  . .

We have our first winner! Day Two was actually a roaster/broiler pan as figured out by Blog Follower and First Responder, Mariann. Also chiming in were Phil, Michelle, Deana, and Kathy B. Here is the full image:

Day Two of Patterns

Thanks to those who are still linked to this blog. You have inspired me / pressured me / raised my anxiety level to continue for at least ONE more day!

A new twist - I will NOT be naming the pattern for the day. Let's see how good you are at guessing. I will reveal the actual item on the following day - another tactic to get me posting every day (suggestion made by my #1 Cheerleader).

2013 Self - challenges

I’m Baaaaaaaaack!

After too long of a self-inflicted blogging sabbatical, I found an incentive to get me blogging on a regular (hopefully, daily) basis again. What got me going this time? A self-challenge!

Over the course of 2013, I am challenging myself to take just ONE image each day. To make this daily shoot a little more interesting, I have assigned myself a theme for each month.

“Patterns” kicks off my January effort.

Wish me luck. . .

Day One - Stained Glass Shade

Posting Thirty
Making Good Pictures into Great Images – Pt. I


Good pictures are made by combining photographic parts to make a harmonious whole. This means great images are not quick snapshots but well thought out placements of various elements.

Well Posed Leaf

One can start with the way the camera is held. Horizontal shots are good for landscapes as they convey a sense of serenity. It is essential to keep the horizon line level but not in the middle of your frame. If you want to add depth to your scenic try incorporating a foreground, middle, and a backdrop – layer your image. A smaller f/stop (f/16,f/22, etc.) will help with your depth of field. You will probably want to use a tripod to ensure little or no movement with the smaller f/stops.

Pisa Villa

Shooting vertically usually meant taller subjects or portraits but it’s not a hard fast rule, so feel free to break it! This orientation conveys a sense of height and strength. Trees, tall buildings, or flowers can be enhanced shooting vertically. With a flower, keep the blossom above the middle of the frame with the stem off at an angle. Shooting digitally, we have the luxury of capturing an image in both orientations.

Volta Light

Article reprinted from the Lens Tissue