My mother always said things come in three's. This was our third snow day of the school year today (and day #33 of the calendar year). I decided to head back out this morning to try for more macro snowflake shots, after my interest was piqued with those I took this last weekend. Lesson learned- this is much harder to do when it is snowing 1-3" per hour! Second lesson learned- cover the body of your camera with a gallon-sized ziploc to protect it from said deluge as well! It took me (you may have guessed it) three separate tries heading out with my tripod, macro lens, a black background before settling on this shot. I then processed in PSE9, adding a "signature" much like Shelley, Misty, and a few others. I'm not that bothered by a later date for the end of school; a snow day has always been, and will continue to be a gift!Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Day 33- Snow Day #3
My mother always said things come in three's. This was our third snow day of the school year today (and day #33 of the calendar year). I decided to head back out this morning to try for more macro snowflake shots, after my interest was piqued with those I took this last weekend. Lesson learned- this is much harder to do when it is snowing 1-3" per hour! Second lesson learned- cover the body of your camera with a gallon-sized ziploc to protect it from said deluge as well! It took me (you may have guessed it) three separate tries heading out with my tripod, macro lens, a black background before settling on this shot. I then processed in PSE9, adding a "signature" much like Shelley, Misty, and a few others. I'm not that bothered by a later date for the end of school; a snow day has always been, and will continue to be a gift!
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Wow, sounds like quite the adventure. I like the little blueish snowflake. Yep, taking pictures of snowflakes can be pretty tricky, especially when it's snowing. By the way another trick to protect your camera during such weather is a shower cap. I bought a bag at the dollar store and they work great.
ReplyDeleteNice signature. *wink* and what fun macro shots!
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely! I especially like that the flakes are on a background that contrasts so nicely in texture and color.
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