7/18/2008
photographs
I’ve been driving myself crazy in terms of taking pictures, and although my little handy elph is great for some things, I want more functionality and the ability to take wildlife photographs - and take great detailed pictures from a distance. Theoretically, this would bring me into the realm I’ve always dreamed of: taking pictures, and turning the subjects into paintings.
With technology and digital cameras advancing so quickly, it is now possible to get the kind of magnification you would get with a $5,000 telephoto lens - with a digital camera.
I’m looking forward to entering that universe.
White egrets and a heron, fishing.
I can only imagine what kind of shots I could have taken of these birds, given the opportunity to take closer shots without physically having to move.
Which reminds me…I will also get the opportunity of getting some close ups of my favorite red-tailed hawks, and numerous others.
July 19th, 2008 at 9:48 am
I’ve been admiring your photographs, Cao.
But this one is so well composed.
It took my breath away.
I, too, fancy myself a photographer — mostly black & white.
But I felt a lot more comfortable with a big clunky 35mm.
I don’t know which killed more of my brain cells. The wine or those awful chemicals in the darkroom.
July 19th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Thanks, sisterrosetta…for now, my little point and shoot will have to do. I’ll bet I’ll be able to take some fantastic shots with a more sophisticated camera that bridges the gap between the amateur and the amateur/professional. LOL
Black and white photos can be very dramatic, and as much as 35mm used to be popular, nowadays the media is even using pictures taken on cell phones.
I can’t believe how fast technology is advancing.