July 22, 2010

because i haven't done it in a while...

homework ('cause christina asked)

the assignment was a simple, artistic shot of something complex.  i missed the mark a bit though i love the light in the shot.  but there is still time to try again.  actually i submitted this shot in black & white (you can see it on my flickr.) 

i had missed the previous week when tony was sick and so i didn't hear the lecture - part of why i missed the mark on with this shot.  but, it's a good reason why attending classes is so much better than the notes.

this week's assignment will have everyone scrambling..it's creativity...the act of making "something" out of "nothing" which was the first definition of creation......talk about getting your thinking cap going.  i have a couple of ideas now, as always, is having the time and the resources to take concepts to reality.





and in other news....my new macro arrived in time for my birthday.  so i thought i would share my favorites from last sunday's non-class shots.







30 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday, my friend. So glad your new lens has come. I hope everything feels better now. These water drops are perfect. And I adore the vase.

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  2. yes Happy Birthday!!!
    love that last shot of the flax and all it's colours and textures. amazing

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  3. happy b'day char! i always enjoy a good water droplet shot!

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  4. Water always looks even more fascinating via a macro lens! Looking forward to seeing more macros from you!

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  5. you deserve such a very special birthday ..and the images breath such beauty char,,,

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  6. Oh the detail...be still my jealous beating heart! Can't wait to see all the great photos your will take using your new lens.

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  7. Gorgeous Char! I love the shot you took for class...love that bottle! You are so creative...I am always impressed with what people come up with with prompts...

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  8. O lovely...especially the two last photographs, with the dew drops...

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  9. the macro shots with drops are gorgeous!

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  10. Happy birthday!!

    The 2 last pictures are great!

    xxx

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  11. love the photos....

    did you get a 50mm or 100mm....and is that what fell and broke in the first place ?

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  12. i got a 60mm f/2.8 to replace my 100mm f/2.8 - i like the shorter lens but it is a pain to sometimes focus it.

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  13. Beautiful photos. Dont' you love the way school/education pushes one to think just a little more, or differently, stretching our thoughts a bit?

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  14. the dew is amazing! guess i should use our macro more:/

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  15. Love your new macro. Wow the colors it captures. I also really like those textures of your friends - and of course I love dogs too! How sweet is that.
    have a great weekend.

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  16. You are amazing!
    Keep up with the homework... just because we love it.

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  17. Happy belated birthday, what a great gift!

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  18. lovely macro shots, Charlane!
    i hope you had a lovely birthday.

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  19. Love the first image with the flower the most - incredibly artistic! Can't wait till we have a macro lens to take pics of raindrops like this -wonderful!

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  20. Oh my goodness, these shots are fantastic!
    Brenda

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  21. happy birthday my sweet friend...and what amazing shots...perfect

    kary and teddy
    xxx

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  22. look at the velvety rich darks and the beautiful contrast in shot #1! NICE! and LOVE the macro shots. just wild!!!!

    have a fab weekend!

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  23. Great shots! Keep sharing your homework with us...I'm always interested in what comes up from prompts and these sound pretty interesting and challenging. Hope you had a great birthday m'dear!

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  24. omg...that macro! wowser - total beauty, charlane. bellisima xx

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  25. belated Happy Birthday and yay for your new lens!

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  26. I love that you are taking a class - constantly learning and reaching. I also adore the colors of that last shot!

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  27. Happy (really really belated) Birthday Char!

    Oh these pictures are wonderful...I LOVE the last one..the water droplets. I love the texture and colours on the wood...or is that a leaf? a blade of grass? Just lovely.

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i feel as if each comment was between us as we sat and sipped something warm....i love to hear what you're thinking.