focal length: 32 mm
shutter speed: 1/13
aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 500
flash: none
I should have increased my ISO by much more to get less blur but I actually like how it turned out. The composition isn’t great but the motion really makes me feel the life and movement of a child, always running around, being curious about everything and getting into things they shouldn’t be getting into. ISO 500 might have been high enough except that I was silly and had my circular polarizer on the lens, which brought my exposure down by about 1.5 stops. Another lesson learned. Always carry a filter case in my camera bag so I’ll have somewhere to put the filter when I’m not shooting outdoors.
One of her favourite “toys” to play with when we see Great-Grandma is her walking cane because every toddler undoubtedly needs one.
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Jonni
Aug 22, 2008 at 7:10 am
Oh that’s a cute one Laura. Of course every little girl needs Grandma’s cane! I like the motion and the color. Irecently bought a circular polarizer and have been meaning to use it. Thanks for reminding me that I have it and need to use it.
This is really cute. Love little Sophie doodle.
Hugs,
Jonni
Jonni
Aug 22, 2008 at 7:10 am
Sorry, I meant Great-Grandma’s cane.
Christina
Aug 22, 2008 at 7:11 am
What a great little helper you’ve got there! The blur really does work here. I didn’t know that about polarizing filters bringing your exposure down. Good to know, for if/when I get one.
Could you do some very basic Lightroom tutorials sometime? I have the program and have played with it some, but for the heck of me I just can’t get it figured out. I feel stupid for that since everyone else raves about how easy it is, but I need help! Thanks!
Laura
Aug 22, 2008 at 10:45 am
You’re so right about a toddler needing great-grandma’s cane. It just dawned on me that Andre would totally benefit from Grandma’s walker. He can even sit on the seat when he’s tired. ahahaha….
MGF
Aug 22, 2008 at 11:56 am
At first glance I thought that stick was a bat. Which would be normal for our house. The blurred pic really gives a different feel. I think more artistic and edgy.
Tonya Doughty
Aug 22, 2008 at 12:12 pm
I love the movement, it tells the story better I think. I’ve done the same thing with my CP and also things like forgetting I was at +2 exp comp and not realizing it until I was 3/4 through a (paid) family shoot. Good thing I shot in RAW…
Kirsten
Aug 22, 2008 at 1:53 pm
I love how everything is blurred except one little part of the cane…gives a focus point. And ohh the colors! So cute!
laura
Aug 22, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Thanks everyone! Good eye Kirsten. I also like that the part of the cane is in focus. I think it grounds the motion.
If it wasn’t for that part, I probably would’ve culled it.
@Christina: I’ve always planned on doing more Lightroom tutorials but it’s tough to find the time. I’m working on my graduated filter right now though.
Let me know what in particular you are having difficulty with. I’ll be glad to help out!
ELK
Aug 24, 2008 at 12:44 pm
color and motion + fun!
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