So here is this week's photo. I tried to go for the "antique photo" look, inspired by 1920s-era photographers who used relatively primitive equipment (compared to what we have at our disposal now). Let me know what you think. :)
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Week 9: Saturday, February 27th, 2010
So this week's post is a day earlier than usual. This is a direct consequence of tomorrow being the Gold medal game for Men's Ice Hockey, and I'm going to be parked on my couch, watching the epic battle unfold. And by epic battle, I mean Canada whupping the USA worse than they did in 1812.
So here is this week's photo. I tried to go for the "antique photo" look, inspired by 1920s-era photographers who used relatively primitive equipment (compared to what we have at our disposal now). Let me know what you think. :)
So here is this week's photo. I tried to go for the "antique photo" look, inspired by 1920s-era photographers who used relatively primitive equipment (compared to what we have at our disposal now). Let me know what you think. :)
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Week 8: Sunday, February 21st, 2010
So I'm starting to get into the swing of Project 52 now. I've got a few photos under my belt I really like (Weeks 6 and 1 in particular) and a few that I've just done as a laugh (Week 3). So far, so good.
I spent my Saturday afternoon taking pictures of my friend Unice's newborn baby boy Brayden (album available here). I've done some pictures of kids before with Mothercraft Ottawa, but one of the biggest challenges I had in this shoot was trying to capture everything he did - babies move incredibly fast, so unless you're constantly ready, you'll completely miss the moment.
Now, to completely go against everything I just said, I'm going to give you this week's picture. Brayden was passed out on top of his baby pillow, and I took this picture. Be prepared to go "awwwww" :)
Finally, I'd like to give special thanks to Unice and Nick for letting me put this photo up, and for agreeing to do this shoot.
I spent my Saturday afternoon taking pictures of my friend Unice's newborn baby boy Brayden (album available here). I've done some pictures of kids before with Mothercraft Ottawa, but one of the biggest challenges I had in this shoot was trying to capture everything he did - babies move incredibly fast, so unless you're constantly ready, you'll completely miss the moment.
Now, to completely go against everything I just said, I'm going to give you this week's picture. Brayden was passed out on top of his baby pillow, and I took this picture. Be prepared to go "awwwww" :)
Finally, I'd like to give special thanks to Unice and Nick for letting me put this photo up, and for agreeing to do this shoot.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Week 7: Sunday, February 14th, 2010
So last week I promised that I would be trying my hand at some sports photography. I volunteered to take pictures for the annual "Shave for a Cure" event organized by University of Ottawa medical students to raise money for the Childhood Cancer Foundation this past Friday (www.shaveforacure.ca). Held at Lansdown Park, I got to take some pictures for them, as well as take some shots of the Ottawa 67s.
For this picture, I used the 55-200mm USM Canon telephoto lens (link) I'm not completely sold on it, but it was a great deal, so I'm hesitant to return it. If anyone has any thoughts on either the 75-300mm Canon or an alternative telephoto, let me know.
This shot was taken from the front row of the 200 level, using the 55-200mm USM Canon lens at 200mm, f/5.6, ISO 640 at 1/250s. The other pictures I took are available online at my Picasa page.
For this picture, I used the 55-200mm USM Canon telephoto lens (link) I'm not completely sold on it, but it was a great deal, so I'm hesitant to return it. If anyone has any thoughts on either the 75-300mm Canon or an alternative telephoto, let me know.
This shot was taken from the front row of the 200 level, using the 55-200mm USM Canon lens at 200mm, f/5.6, ISO 640 at 1/250s. The other pictures I took are available online at my Picasa page.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Week 6: Sunday, February 7, 2010
Every year the City of Ottawa holds the annual Winterlude festival, an event that celebrates the Canadian winter. Each year they hold various events, including: ice carving, fireworks, themed events and stuff like that. A full list of events is available at their website (Official link here)
This was one of my favourite pictures from the night. However, I did take more pictures, and a complete album is available online at my Picasa album (link: http://picasaweb.google.com/betaphotography/WinterludeFireworks#)
Technical information: Canon XSi with a 50 mm f/1.8 prime lens, taken at 1/15s, ISO 800. Photo taken outside the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Hull, Quebec.
Next week I'll be trying my hand at sports photography. Stay tuned! :)
This was one of my favourite pictures from the night. However, I did take more pictures, and a complete album is available online at my Picasa album (link: http://picasaweb.google.com/betaphotography/WinterludeFireworks#)
Technical information: Canon XSi with a 50 mm f/1.8 prime lens, taken at 1/15s, ISO 800. Photo taken outside the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Hull, Quebec.
Next week I'll be trying my hand at sports photography. Stay tuned! :)
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