I'm not much of a photographer, but I thought this class would help me practice setting up some shots and (hopefully) encourage me to learn more about my camera. At this point, I'm still on auto mode, but I decided to try a still life with my cup of colored pencils and a white background. Here's what I came up with.
I have to admit that the lighting wasn't great as it was a very gray rainy day here. I don't have a soft light or any kind of special set up, so I did tweak these photos a little in Photoshop Elements. Here's a look at my set up for this shot.
I have to admit that it was FUN setting up this still life and capturing these photos, especially because this Micky Mouse cup reminds me that I'm going to Disneyland next week! [big grin] I'm looking forward to seeing what other inspiration Cheryl has for us as the class progresses! This isFUN !
I'd love to know which of these three photos you think is the best! Please tell me in the comments.
I love the composition of the second shot. I like how you can see Mickey on the cup and how you cropped the photo to be more close-up.
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying seeing what everyone is doing in this class.
Rinda
These photos could be part of the Zoom in Zoom out series. I really like the fourth photo where you show your set-up. All of the colors really "pop."
ReplyDeleteLike Rinda, I like the second shot. In addition to her comments, I like that the back of the white board is angled in that shot.
ReplyDeleteI like how inviting you have made the pencils..they make me want to pull one out and start colouring
ReplyDeletePencils make great colorful props and I also like the second shot.
ReplyDeleteAnother vote for photo 2! I also have some white board that I use a lot when I'm shooting photos of layouts and projects. Great backdrop.
ReplyDeleteVery fun! I wish I had a SLR camera. It's on my wish list. And I would love to take a class. Awesome start to this adventure! Love the colorful photo!
ReplyDeleteHere's another vote for #2, the way you got closer to your objects. Such a colorful shot and I love it!
ReplyDeleteThe only suggestion I would have is when looking through the view finder ....if you see the back piece of cardboard is darker, pull the pencils out a little further onto where it's all white to avoid the darker color in the back piece. Did that make sense? You did a wonderful job on week #1!!
How fun! I like them. All of them. :D
ReplyDeleteAnother vote for number 2!
ReplyDeleteI vote #2, also! Have fun at Disney!
ReplyDeleteThe shot is as bright and fun as Disney sounds! Hoping you enjoy learning - I see quite a few joining this class.
ReplyDeleteI'm torn between 1 & 2 but it's a good start for sure.
ReplyDeleteI like #2 where you can see Mickey too - have a great time with him :)
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