Today I drove past the church in which Brad and I exchanged vows. The billboard said "Patience is a Virtue" and something else that made a play on the words weight/wait all of which I can't remember because I'm peri-menopausal, you know. Stay with me here...
After the Christmas deluge in which iPods were the order of the day, everything from movies to Abba to ACDC to Chris Brown to Andrea Bocelli (I know. Go figure) have entered this household via our Broadband account and what do you know...
Warp speed went PPPPPP-O-O-O-O-O-FFFFF!!!!!!!
Well OK. I tried to make that event more entertaining than it really was. Truth be known there was a long list of expletives uttered in 3 different locations around the house. So one is exercising one's virtue of patience. The good thing is we will be back to warp speed in a couple of days so we've done fairly well considering.
If you're wondering whether I'm keeping up with Project 365, a couple of days ago I made a dedicated side bar link strictly for your convenience on keeping up with my excuses for photographs. It takes the pressure off me to create a new post and lets face it, y'all have better things to do than check my blog daily.
I believe the whole Project 365 is a great idea for improving one's photography. If you commit yourself to taking a photo a day for 365 days it will force you to view the things we take for granted in a different perspective thus developing ones photographic creativity. Me? Today out of desperation for a subject I managed to end up with a motorbike and a husband while sitting on a dusty, greasy floor in a shed. Nice.
It's not even in good focus but it was getting dark and this woman has an aversion to boy places so I was in a hurry to get out of there... Love that 50mm f/1.4 lens. It lights up even the darkest of places.
Speaking of lenses. Can anyone recommend a Canon Macro lens? I'm in the market and any suggestions will be gratefully received. Project 365 needs one. I need one. You need one. Pout.
Hit me widdit.
Hey I'm loving your Project 365 side bar - and yes I'm sad - I check it regularly so keep it up girlfriend. As for a macro - not sure on that one yet but I'm loving, LOVING my new 24-70 2.8L - just loving it. Keep us posted on your choice tho. How's the treehouse going?
Posted by: KatherineB | 17 January 2009 at 09:39 PM
I like that photo- pretty cool how he is in focus in the background. Lynette you have your computer poof on you too much...I feel for you. Hope it all gets worked out.
Posted by: Melinda | 17 January 2009 at 11:38 PM
Nah... This latest 'Poof' is due to the fact that the kids have chewed up our download quota for the month. Only 2 more days to go before I can put on my goggles again.
Posted by: Lynette van Barrelo | 17 January 2009 at 11:43 PM
I love that photo. I'm confused about your not in good focus comment. I like it. I like the blurry in the front and focused in the back but maybe you wanted him MORE in focus. Do tell!
Posted by: Account Deleted | 18 January 2009 at 04:24 AM
Fab photo. I think you did well to focus on the face through the spokes. It's great.
DH has just brought home a 50mm f2.5 macro - might have to test it (read 'steal' it) - it'll do the job! :)
Posted by: Diane | 18 January 2009 at 07:54 AM
i have been looking at macros myself.. jill gg recommends the 60mm... i bought the 50mm from harvey normans cause its a cheap one to start with and affordable.. its around the 140 - 150 mark .. bargain with them on the price the took a few bucks of me and i got it for $139-
the 60mm is better its around the 500 mark price wise but u can zoom in and out with it as well i think..
with the 50mm its a standard lense u cant zoom in and out on subjects.. the blurred back grounds are amazing.. when u pick one and use it .. you will be amazed at how easy blurred back grounds become... no effort.. gotta love that.
im no guru .. but hope that helps. if not just hasslee JILL GG.. i do ... :O
Posted by: sandie | 18 January 2009 at 10:29 AM
Very cool photo. I need to go check out your sidebar.
Posted by: Kristi | 19 January 2009 at 11:59 AM
Hi there - see this? This is me not lurking and faithfully leaving a comment every time you post ;-) I finally heeded your advice and bought myself a 50mm for Christmas and I am sooooo in love with that lense. Now I just have to work out a) how to sneak in 1 PS purchase and b) a subscription for some photo training! Mrs van B, you are bad for the bank balance!!!
Posted by: Moira | 19 January 2009 at 10:05 PM
Awesome shot! Love it!
I tagged you on my blog!:)
Posted by: Pam | 19 January 2009 at 10:18 PM
Love that photo...love all your photo's. I thought you had a macro lens? So have you been using the 50mm for your close up's?? I wanted to get macro lens aswell but I dont know what to get I only got my camera last yr still working out how to use it! Do u think I should just get the 50mm?
Thanks
Mwah Treesa
Posted by: Treesa | 20 January 2009 at 01:13 PM
WOW I think I've been away from the blogs for too long. Just got back from Los Cabos on Sunday and had the time of our life. LOVED using my new wide angle lens there. I also joined a group to take a photo a day on flickr. I'm keeping up thus far and it's day 20. I will email my link.
As for the macro, go run and get the 100mm f/2.5 macro usm. I loveee mine. It takes awesome photos with great details. You won't be sorry.
Posted by: Janette | 21 January 2009 at 02:54 AM