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Cool Phone Apps

GREETINGS---our weather is back up to the 70's now--quite nice. The only drawback is that the terrible fine yellow particles have begun to coat my car completely----pollen!  And, it's still January. What a rip-off!

I'm going to revisit Digi Pixels from Lifepics.com for some advice about fun phone apps you can download Apple iStore. The prices vary ... << MORE >>
Posted by Pamela at 1/26/2012 9:07 PM | Add Comment

Taking pix in the Snow

GREETINGS!  It's been a bit cold here again---into the 30's. The nice thing is, it doesn't stay long down here in Florida. We usually have to make quite a journey to find any snow, much less ski. But, for those who are fortunate enough to be able go skiing or for those who are unfortunate enough to live in the harsh winters of the mid-western USA, here are some tips for taking your camera ... << MORE >>
Posted by Pamela at 1/19/2012 9:05 PM | Add Comment

Why should you print out your pix?

GREETINGS!  Still very nice, weather down here. We're getting ready for a cold spell though. For real, like in the 20's & 30's. Me no likey. Seventies & sunshine are my choice. International House Hunters seem to find those perfect places---you just have to have lots of cash to afford one.

Doggy update:  We are succeeding at potty training----as far as I know we've had 3 accident free days. Yea!  ... << MORE >>
Posted by Pamela at 1/12/2012 10:45 PM | Add Comment

Want to share your great holiday pix?

GREETINGS!  We've been getting some very cold weather down here in Florida. Like in the 30's!  Yikes, time for the long underwear. I'm staying indoors with some coffee, wondering about the best way to share my holiday images.  
 
Do you have hundreds of great or not so great holiday pix?  ... << MORE >>
Posted by Pamela at 1/5/2012 7:14 PM | Add Comment

Bella says Happy New Year!

GREETINGS!  Here's Bella playing with a tiny Christmas stocking. It was empty, but she didn't seem to mind. Her favorite part was the tag, which she immediately destroyed. I've decided to save a fortune in dog toys by giving her the tags off all of the Christmas gifts I bought.
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Posted by Pamela at 12/28/2011 1:59 PM | Add Comment

The cutest dog in the whole wide world ?

GREETINGS! It's awfully warm for Christmas----about 75º. Just wanted to say I hope you have a great Christmas with family, friends & plenty of good fellowship. Take time to relax and recharge. You can't do everything, so figure out what's most important and do that.   A couple of things might not get done, but that's okay.
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Posted by Pamela at 12/21/2011 7:59 PM | Add Comment

Drive Thru Nativity ???

GREETINGS!  I hope you're about ready for Christmas, as we've only got 10 days to go.
We still have a bit of shopping left to do. Took out all the gifts & divided them up to see where we're short. We have grandkids, sowe've been to every Toys R Us sale in recent history. We've gotten some good deals & it's nearCostco, our favorite store. What could be better?
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Posted by Pamela at 12/15/2011 10:19 PM | Add Comment

Shooting Christmas Lights

Here's a great article about photographing holiday lights from a  Porter's Camera Store's newsletter.
Make your images better and more fun with these tips for shooting holiday lighting...



Try the Long View:  When photographing a decorated street or even a single home, start first by shooting at an angle that allows you to capture as much as possible in a single frame.  You’ll need to experiment with where you stand and how you frame the shot; don’t settle for a standard head-on photograph.  Try capturing the street’s sentiment by playing with various angles of a single scene.



Now Zoom In:  A single light or a lit ornament can hold tremendous beauty and detail but is often lost in the larger scene with so many other decorations competing for attention.  Choose a favorite decoration on the tree—maybe an heirloom ornament—and play with nearby tree lights to see if you can add a bit of reflection onto the subject.  Spend a few minutes experimenting and adjusting; you’ll be surprised at the kind of results you can achieve.



Adjust Your White Balance Settings: On your camera, your white balance setting (WB) is designed to help you capture an accurate ‘white’ in your image.  However, a number of things can influence the ‘true white,’ leaving the color to be more orange or blue depending upon the situation.  If you’re shooting indoors and find your images are too orange, consider changing your white balance setting to ‘tungsten.’ 

The term ‘tungsten’ simply refers to lighting from artificial sources such as standard room lamps or overhead lighting.  If you’re shooting outdoors, consider waiting until just past sunset and changing your white balance settings to ‘outdoor.’  You will still have some colorful ambient light but it will enhance, not compete, with your outdoor holiday lighting.



Get the Action:  Some of the best holiday displays combine motion with lights, but this can make getting the perfect picture a bit more challenging.  Try switching your camera to a motion or action mode to freeze your subject.  And don’t be afraid to take several shots; it often takes a number of images to get that perfect one.



Take Your Tripod:  Regardless of whether you’re using a DSLR or a compact point-and-shoot camera, having a tripod will greatly assist in capturing the essence of your light display.  The tripod will help eliminate image shake, which will be especially important when shooting in low-light settings such as this one.  We have many tripods in our Online Store.

Make it a Blur:  If you’d like to add an artistic twist to your photographs, consider setting your shutter speed to a lower setting—as far as a few seconds-- while moving your camera as you take the photograph.  Your images will be visually interesting while still standing out from the standard litany of traditional holiday light photographs.

PHOTOTIP:  Take some time to be fun & creative.  These opportunities only come once a year.  Take a drive around the neighborhoods close to you.  You might be surprised at what you find.

Blessings!
Psalm 57:9-11

Posted by Pamela at 12/10/2011 12:22 AM | Add Comment

Fireworks Flowers?

GREETINGS!  Hope you had a great Thanksgiving and ate lots of turkey, took a nice nap, watched some football, had fun with your family and friends and were able to enjoy lots of left overs. Back to real life and shopping now....

I came across these very interesting flowers in a nearby neighborhood when I was walking this morning. So far I haven't been able to figure out what they are by going on line and ... << MORE >>
Posted by Pamela at 12/2/2011 10:50 PM | Add Comment

Giving Thanks

GREETINGS!  I hope you're with family, food, fun and friends for Thanksgiving. Here's one of my images for the holiday. Hugs are awesome. I hope you get lots of hugs, too.
 
                                     

PHOTOTIP:  Take lots of pictures of the people you ... << MORE >>
Posted by Pamela at 11/23/2011 6:26 PM | Add Comment
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