Now for a little nature...

We were out a couple weeks ago on my friend's boat at Canyon Lake.  It was early in the morning and we were at the back of the lake.  We were graced with a visit from a small herd of big horn sheep. One male, 4 females, and a little lamb.  The male was a little camera shy.  Quite a nice treat!

Mom had to check things out first....

Then the little lamb was cleared to check us out...

Ok...Now mom is just showing off!  Someone likes the camera!

No animals were harmed during this photography session...However the prop of the boat was not so lucky...

Trying to find my way....

I've noticed that I bounce around with my photography...I shoot about everything.  Landscape, architecture, still, and an occasional portrait.  Oddly enough...The one I do the least, intrigues and inspires me the most!

Landscape, architecture, and stills seem to be more about the technical aspect of photography.  When done right...It invokes and emotion and you connect with it.  I can look at this kind of photography all day long and appreciate it but not necessarily feel it or me overly motivated to shoot it...

I have noticed with portrait photography, the emotional connection seems to be almost instant for me.  I have been reading a lot about portrait and environmental photography and I find both very interesting. 

In my search for info, I ran across Danny Santos II and his street photography.  He has a blog called "shooting strangers in orchard road" that's dedicated to taking shots of strangers on the street and he gets some amazing shots.  He sounds like he is a ball of nerves on every shot.  That's has to be a bit of a rush.  I commend him for having the nerves.

I think I will have to work up my nerves to get to that point... I feel I have a way to go before I start doing traditional portraits. Its a just a nerves thing. 

Here is one of my recent shots.... This is Bella. To say that she likes being in front of the camera is an understatement.  She would let me take pictures all day long.  If only they were all that easy...

 

Back to the Blog....

Back at it again...  I've been super busy with work and haven't even shot lately!  After a long photography conversation with an old friend...I've been itching to get out and shoot again.  In the past couple weeks I've got out to shoot a few times and I really, really missed it.

I'm in the habit of carrying my camera to most places I go.  If its not in my hand...Its in my bag or close by.  A couple of close friends wanted to go for a walk to get some frozen yogurt...I brought my camera and caught this shot.  One of the first I've taken after my little break...

These were just some simple lights that were strung along a patio out side a restaurant.  I couldn't pass up playing with the lights and having some fun with the 50mm f/1.4!  I love this lens! I've picked up a few other goodies as well... I will post some new pics soon!