Lynn Amber - Travel & Photography
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30 days and 30 photos – Day 1
A few days ago, I started to think about how I could challenge myself to become a better photographer. I’ve been starting to use my tripod more often – especially practicing late afternoon and evening shots. I also want to become better skilled with the Lightroom photo-editing software I have purchased. I’ve heard all the advice about getting out and shooting photographs every day – practice and experimentation being the key to improvement. I have certainly taken many, many pictures this summer so far. But, I have not made the commitment as yet to get out every day. They say if you do something every day for 1 to 2 months that it becomes habit. Okay – let’s put that theory to the test!
My goal for the next month is to get out with my camera every day – either early morning before work, or later at night after work – and capture some of the scenic spots in Acadia. I will post a picture a day. The criteria I’ve set for myself is simple:
- The photo that I select must be taken the day of the posting – and I will submit a photograph every day for the entire month of September.
- A tripod must be used (so that I get fast and efficient with setting up and composing shots using a tripod)
- Each photo will be processed in some way through Lightroom before posting (forcing me to become more familiar with this software)
- A brief description of my camera settings and the basic editing I performed will accompany each photo.
DAY 1
I climbed on top of some cliffs overlooking Little Hunter’s Beach snapping pictures as the sun was setting. This was one of the last pictures I took this evening. I wanted to make sure I could get back to the road before it got too dark, and the mosquitoes were starting to come out in full force! Admittedly, had I stayed a little longer, the colors would have intensified even more.
- I used the Aperature-priority setting and had it set to f/16. My ISO was set at 100. The camera determined the shutter speed. The final shot was recorded at 1/25 sec. f/16 32mm
- I used Live View and manual focus – which I set to infinity
- My camera’s timer was set and my tripod was positioned as level as I could get it on the uneven rocky cliff
- I also used my Exposure Compensation settings to under- and over-expose each shot. This photograph is slightly under-exposed at –0.3
- In Lightroom, I adjusted the following settings: Shadows – bringing out the rock in the foreground; Highlights – to deepen the colors of the sky; and Vibrance – to slightly increase the intensity of the colors
29 days to go!
Lynn Amber - Travel & Photography 
A great beginning to a great resolution.
Stewart
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Thanks! It’s going to be a fun challenge!
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