Happy Thursday evening! Indeed it has been one of those very happy days.
I gave up my Thursday morning “Hike” (with the girls) to Starbucks. I missed them today. But I was given quite the assignment yesterday in my photography class and felt I should get on it today and tomorrow such that I have the whole weekend with the hubs. I’m so glad I did.
The assignment this week is on “elements of composition within the digital frame”
This project is to help understand how to view and compose picture elements and place them within the small area of our sensor. We place these components by altering our viewpoint and shooting position and carefully choosing what to include in our images following decades old basic rules (guidelines) of good picture composition.
I won’t go into all the details, but the process makes sense.
The photos in this post were all taken in Beautiful San Diego, CA (Downtown, Seaport Village and Coronado Island) between the hours of 7:30 am and 11 am this morning. You will notice that all my outdoor shots (this semester) have to be taken before 11 am or after 5 pm. Depending on Daylight Savings time… Rules from the instructor as there will be no harsh or bright overhead sunlight shots making the grade in his class.
Yes Sir, I’m all about following the rules.
This was a fun task, filled with thought and consideration for each subject.
Hi everyone, these shots are not in order. This is me (at the end of my photography journey) on my way to meet my lifelong girlfriend (Beth) for lunch on this beautiful “blustery” day!
Sittin’ by the sea…
Love this subject (The world’s oldest ship – Star of India) floating in the Harbor of San Diego. Her life began at the Ramsey Shipyard in the isle of Man in 1863.
Seaport Village
The instructor encouraged us to take candid shots of people on our journeys, it makes for a great subject. Believe it or not, I stood there for a very long time for this shot. Before these folks came round the bend, the camera was glued in place such that they would not freak out if all of a sudden, I lifted the camera. I was on my spot, at the ready for something fun to round that bend.
As they got closer and right where I wanted them in the frame, I shot like so. It’s always fun to try new things and I can see shots like this popping up in the future.
When I finally put the camera down, this is the spot I chose to rest for a nice drink and lunch with Beth. Nothing like a lunch at the Hotel Del beach side.
It was a glorious afternoon as Beth and I sat here enjoying our visit and 2 & 1/2 hour lunch.
It’s a day where the stress of getting the right shot melted and I allowed things to unfold in the right time. The day could not have gone better.
Cheers to photography, friendship and a day when work felt more like vacation. I could get used to this.
Blessings – Debbie