look around
big news
125


125

sidenotes

December Photo Project
There's something cool going on over at View from the Praire Box this month. A click a day! We love it.

Hipsters
One of the coolest themes yet is coming to a close at jpgmag. Shooting from the hip. Shoot and submit pronto. 

Click to Enter
Photojojo posted a photo contest round up; a plethora of places to submit all those amazing photos you've been taking.

Stamp Sale
Get custom photo stamps at quite a bargain at Zazzle this weekend.

Winners
Congrats to Chris and Martha, the next 2 winners of the America at Home Giveaway.

Trust Worthy
Jen Lemen's got sets of her coveted Trust Notes at her Etsy Shop. Lucky us!!

click around
gg button
My site was nominated for Best Photography Blog!
Add to Technorati Favorites
Shutter Sisters. Get yours at bighugelabs.com/flickr
search

« Blinded by the white | Main | January »
Monday
14Jan

Psssst...

010708_600.jpg

Pssst. Did I tell ya? Too afraid to fess up for what it implies for the presumed amazingness of future photos, which is no sure thing.

Santa brought mama a new SLR camera, a Canon Rebel XTi, to finally displace my point-and-shoot, the Kodak Pipsqueak 2000.

It's a revelation, let me tell you. I can take pictures INDOORS! I have a lens that I can open up to 1.8. ONE. POINT. EIGHT. And the best part? It FOCUSES. I am pleased. I am thrilled. I am nose to the manual every night, determined to figure out how to get it to do what I hope it can do. Lots to learn, but learning's no trouble when you're lit up.

I know I’m all Story of Stuffed, but do me a favour and grant me one gizmo exemption.

This thing, she is some beaut.

Comment10 Comments |
DateMonday, January 14, 2008 | AuthorKate Inglis | in

Reader Comments (10)

Oh Kate, I understand. Take my chocolate,but NEVER touch my Canon. Enjoy. I look forward to what you do with yours.

January 21, 2008 | Unregistered Commentermelody

Yeah, I was super excited when I got my Canon, and not afraid to show it. And that 50mm lens is my favorite to date. Amazing!

January 22, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterjessabean

I am NOT a photographer by any stretch. I point and click.

I'm just floored by the beautiful images you have on this site. I'll be adding you to my reader!

And this pic of this gorgeous child makes me tear up. Just amazing.

Thank you so much for sharing!

January 22, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterRachel May

I, too, just received a Canon Rebel 10.1 (right after the holidays), which explains my obsession with learning all there is to know about the SLR world.I'm finding new revelations daily!

January 22, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAndrea

I hear you, totally absolutely feel your fear. My husband got me a Rebel XTi in September and has already upgraded me to the Canon 40D a week ago. I love them but am still learning. It is a fun learning though. :)

January 22, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLisa's Chaos
Great site. I'm looking forward to learning! Looking at your shots really motivates me to try new things...I'd love to know if you have a favorite lens? Just curious.
January 23, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterkris
Congrats on the camera! I was thrilled beyond belief to get one too! I just took a great 7 hr class on explaining the XTi. Boy is my head swimming.
January 23, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterkim in camas
Wow, I'm totally excited to see other Canon Rebel freshmen here. We can compare notes as we learn! pretty pretty please....

Kris, I've only got the standard issue lens plus a 55mm fixed portrait lens, which, so far, never comes off the camera. That's all I've got. I'm thinking a telephoto with macro would be next, but my bank doesn't agree. sigh.

What about you guys - what toys have you added to the basic kit?

Kim, I am so envious that you took a course. Genius! That is so fantastic.
January 23, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKate
Kate - I should get a portrait lens. I really love my 70-300 with image stabilizer (my husband spoils me), but I'm kind of a nature geek. I also love to shoot with my 24-135 macro lens. By the way, I have a Canon 20D. I can tell I'm going to learn a lot by visiting this site...thanks!
January 24, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKris
Congratulations on getting the Canon. It is on my wish list for this year, until then, I'm a point and shoot kind of gal. I can't wait to get mines so I can take gorgeous pictures like the one of this beautiful baby.
January 31, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterchristel

PostPost a New Comment

Enter your information below to add a new comment.

My response is on my own website »
Author Email (optional):
Author URL (optional):
Post:
 
All HTML will be escaped. Hyperlinks will be created for URLs automatically.