January Wrap-up

Well January is up so it's time to review my goals for the month. This month I wanted to get to know my flash a bit {a lot} better. And I did. I still think I have a long ways to go, but I think these two pictures show progress.




Yeah!
Next month I plan on working more on my flash, but I will also be joining a group called 28 Things I Love...in February (Not 28 things I love ABOUT February) I'm pretty sure there aren't that many things I like about February. :) Anyway, I'm excited to have a theme to keep me going. I really appreciate all the comments received. You give me great motivation to continue.

My Girl

01-31-10



Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/3.2
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Flash: On
Flash Compensation: +1/3

Toasted BBQ Chicken Bite

01-30-10



Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Flash: On
Flash Compensation: +1 1/3

Pizza Night

01-29-10




Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture: f/2.0
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Flash: On
Exposure Compensation: + 1 1/3

Cowhide Globe Take 2 in Color

01-28-10



Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/3.2
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Flash: Off

Cowhide Globe

01-27-10



Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/3.2
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Flash: Off

To The Point

01-26-10



Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/3.2
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Flash: On
Flash Compensation: +2/3

Where the Sagebrush Grows

01-25-10




Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/400)
Aperture: f/10.0
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Flash: Off

My Little Eyes

01-24-10



Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/2.2
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Flash: On

And We're Off!

01-23-10


Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 112 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Flash: Off

Bored Games

01-22-10



Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/2.5
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Flash: On

Olympic Ice Lesson

01-21-10



Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 28 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Flash: Off

Night Lights

01-20-10



Exposure: 0.033 sec (1/30)
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Flash: Off

Winter Glow

01-19-10



Exposure: 0.033 sec (1/30)
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Flash: Off

Scheduled Spontaneity

01-18-10



Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Flash: On

Oh Fudge

01-17-10




Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Flash: On

C is for Cookie

01-16-10


Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture: f/2.2
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Flash: On

Movie Time

01-15-10



Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Flash: On

Say *Cheese*

01-14-10



Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture: f/2.2
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Flash: On

Balloon On A Stick

01-13-10



Exposure: 0.02 sec (1/50)
Aperture: f/2.2
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Flash: Off

Fairly Scientific

01-12-10





Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Flash: On

Sleep Tight, Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite

01-11-10




Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Flash: On, Red-eye reduction

A Hand Full of History

01-10-10




Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: On

Mom! What's for dinner?

01-09-10



Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: On

Off The Ice

01-08-10

Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/2.0
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Flash: On

Chair Hog

01-07-10



Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/2.2
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Flash: On

New Item

01-06-10



Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 30 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Flash: On, Red-eye reduction

Scientific Research

01-05-10




Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/5.0
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Flash: On

verrückt--That's What I Say!

01-04-10



Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/640)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 28 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Flash: On

Oh To Bottle A Moment In Time

01-03-10



Exposure: 1/640
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Flash: On

Winter Therapy

01-02-10

Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture: f/2.2
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Flash: On

It's Snow Much Fun

01-01-10

Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/2000)
Aperture: f/2.2
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100

Welcome to my 365...err probably my 296 pictures in 2010 Blog

It's 2010 and 365 Blogs are all the rage in the photography world. I've decided to join their ranks. Though, I am giving myself some leeway. If this ends up to only be 296 Blog...I'm ok with that.

My goals and purpose of this blog are different than my personal blog. I will continue to update my thoughts, rants, family doings along with pictures on my other one. This blog will be dedicated to improving all aspects of my photography skills.

My goal is to take at least 1 picture every day of the year. I may or may not get them posted on the same day but the goal is for daily picture taking and daily improvement.

This month I hope to learn how to better use my flash. The first picture I have posted is one of the first after receiving my 430EXII Speedlite just a couple days ago. It will be a good gauge of my progress.

I welcome comments and constructive advice. As stated before I only want to get better and that's difficult without feedback.

So with that, Let the Games Begin!