I’m currently a enjoying an eCourse through Big Picture Classes (found this great site through Kerry over the summer). In Get Great Photos with Any Camera by Elisha Snow, we are learning the fundamentals. Not just how to take good pictures, but how to take great pictures. Some of the topics in the syllabus are lighting, composition, icon settings, flash, and post-processing. I have an increased awareness of all those little details for sure now! To celebrate their 5th anniversary, Big Picture Classes is planning a 5-day celebration on their blog. I hear there are giveaways, challenges and discounts in store!
The weather was fabulous (I’m not taking a high 60’s day in November for granted!), so we went to nearby Algonkian Park for the first time….walking, tossing the football, and stone skipping were on the agenda. My oldest son informed me that Algonkian refers to Native American tribes who speak a related language, such as the Powatans of Virginia. The park was amazing. Being on the shores of the Potomac, it was the perfect place to shoot some pictures (while trying to utilize the elements outlined in my class). I hope you’ll pardon me for taking yet more kid shots – but they are ready and available subjects!
The setting: Algonkian Regional Park
Elements: Side Lighting and Visual Triangle
Element: Angle Variation
Element: Rule of Thirds
Element: Angle Variation II
Elements: Backlighting and Silhouette
Quest: Heart-shaped Rocks
The picture-taking came to an end when my camera battery died. That was fine because it was early enough to head over to Sweetwater Tavern and actually get a seat. Those infamous Ozzie rolls (beignet-like dough balls) were calling our names.
P.S. I just found out that Big Picture Classes offers a Refer-A-Friend program! If you sign up on the site and create an account, both parties will receive a reward for a future class – please contact me if you’re interested and I’ll send you the code. Thanks!
