My rings and my dog. I always struggled getting decent shots of both, especially indoors with the flash....Henry because he always closes his eyes during the flash, and my rings because diamonds are just hard to get focused [at least on our point and shoot].Ah, I forsee many more picture-laden posts in the future! Can't wait until I actually understand the settings and take it off 'automatic'.
On a sad note, I am getting very old. I've always boasted perfect 20/20 vision and have never needed to hassle with glasses/contacts/etc. But inside the little viewfinder of our camera, there are green numbers that will appear. I told Nate that there must be a way to focus the numbers since they are all blurry and he informed me that it's my eyes, not the camera [as he peered through his coke-bottle glasses]. Curses! My eyes are failing me at my old age!
there should be a little dial by the viewfinder that you can adjust for your eyes.
ReplyDeleteso exciting! Rings ARE hard to shoot.
ReplyDeleteI had to get readers not long ago too. I feel totally old when I have to squint and hold menus far away to read them. If it is any consolation, I got the glasses at Anthropologie and they are really cute!
Ah, thank you Kate! That did help. Nate doesn't know what he's talking about.
ReplyDeleteBut if I did have to get glasses, I'd totally check out Anthropologie! Any excuse to shop there works for me. :)
You will not regret getting that camera. My mom gave me a rebel as our wedding present right before we went to Paris, and the shots I have because of that are stunning. The camera is so easy to use. You'll love it.
ReplyDeleteI kept having to squint at my music in rehearsals several years ago, thinking that it was SOOOO dark in the hall. And then, glasses. Granted, I have, like, the lowest power ever. But, think of the cute frames you can get! :) The pics are awesome too -- maybe a few photography jobs are in the future for you too?
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures!!! I sooo want a DSLR... I don't know how I'll convince the husband on that one though.
ReplyDeleteHenry is just the cutest :) I love taking pictures of my dog, but he often ends up with scary glowing demon eyes....
Great pics!! I have the same dang camera and don't think my pics come out as nice....hmph. :(
ReplyDeleteWhat settings are you using? Macro?
Pure beauty! I'm telling you, those dSLRs aren't messing around! Such awesome pics! I loved the close-up of the beautiful bling!
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures, that camera is awesome! Can't wait to see what else you do with it!
ReplyDeleteThey look great! You are making me want a new camera more and more :-)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see more pics!
I was going to tell you that you can adjust the viewfinder but I see Kate beat me to it :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you're liking the camera!
jealous jealous jealous jealous
ReplyDeletei so want a good camera
Congrats on the new camera! Now you'll just need an external hard drive to accomodate the thousands of photos you'll be taking!
ReplyDeleteMy once perfect eyesight is going too-I think I'm becoming nearsighted:( I haven't bucked up and seen anyone yet though. Watch out at dusk on the roads b/c I can't see anything!
Nice work lady! I can't wait for more Henry posts! :)
ReplyDeleteLol DH also has a problem with the display.
I just popped across your blog and feel in love! I am dog lover and secretly want to adopt one of yours:) Us Missouri Girls stick together....I mean we have to because we are both married to guys named "Nate"
ReplyDeleteYay for pretty pictures!
ReplyDeleteCongrats again :-)
Just wait until you start wanting other lens and flashes, etc. to go along with your new toy!!!
ReplyDeleteTry putting it on the "P" mode and shooting a bit that way to see what you come up with. And totally take a class because what is the use of having an SLR if you can't figure out the other settings.
Have fun!!!