Before You Get That Christmas Card Photo Done . . . .

Here's how to have a good picture, from celebrity photographer Peter Hurley:

You're welcome.

Beauty

"Nature's beauty is a gift that cultivates appreciation & gratitude."

Wild Persimmon & The Rule of Thirds

 There's something called the Rule of Thirds in photography. Easier to show than tell. Here's my original photo:

I just discovered I have a wild persimmon tree. Yay, me! Also note that persimmon is smack-dab in the center of the photo. Which you don't want.  

 So I did some edits:

Apparently, this adds interest.

Here's another shot:

A bit better, not quite in the center.

 And variations:

And this has nothing to do with persimmons or thirds:

I just thought it was funny that this tree looked like it was wearing a fig leaf. 

He sees as an artist

Saturday, before the dinner-dance, I spent the day at Pioneer Sister's with the kiddliewinks. My nephew, since he was 5, LOVES the camera! So I give it to him and he happily clicks away. He took an absolutely amazing photo of my niece while she was sleeping--perfect composition. He notices colour, line, detail. And occasionally he gets frustrated because my camera doesn't capture what he's seeing. Hahahaha Me too.

Shot off the back porch.

Perfect rainy day afternoon. Incon-thev-able!

Sneaky boy.


AS YOU WISH.