This is one of the photos from my very first City Daily Photo post on this blog on 10 May 2008. This was taken with a little, red, Olympus point and shoot camera without manual mode. I also had a Canon 400D but was only using that on the "P" setting. I could still get lucky and take a good photo but I didn't know why it worked.
Since then I have learnt to use a camera, taken various courses in different aspects of photography (I know what makes a good photo even if I can't always do it) and upgraded the Olympus to a Canon S90 which is pocket size but has full manual operation (and is due for a further upgrade), and the 400D to a 60D. I have also gained the confidence to photograph people, particularly street photography, and love playing with black and white conversion, particularly learning what will and won't work.
7 comments:
You are really serious about this, Ann.
I thought you joined in May 2007 the same year as I did my first incarnation of Sydney Eye.
The journey we have both made has been astounding really. And I think that 100 Strangers had a massive imapact on our style.
I am glad you are enjoying the B&W challenge, just as I do. I can nearly pick a winner every time, nowadays.
Such a joy ...
Thank you for participating in this first festival.
This post makes me wish I had done the 100 Strangers with you guys.
Love your second image here Anne, perfect b&w.. i still maintain that its not the camera but how you use it that makes a great shot.. I've seen some amazing pinhole photography, can't get simpler than that.
Street photography is always fun. But I remember being quite nervous when I started shooting candid street scenes.
I love seeing the changes... it gives me hope. I'm not nearly as far along as you, but the examples and especially the street portraits are magnificent!
I'm still a little cautious about street photography but keep trying.
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