Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Sad and Happy

I have been having some focus problems with my camera for the last few weeks. At first, I thought it was me - but then after testing and changing lens - saw that something was wrong with my camera. Sent it away to have it repaired. Meanwhile, couldn't imagine having no camera to play with... so broke down and brought myself an early Christmas present (!!) by buying myself the K20. Told myself that if I bought this camera, I had to learn how to shoot manually - no more automatic all the time! I got my camera last Friday, and started already to play with some manual settings...

Here it is with my fisheye lens


And a couple of self-portraits taken in a bathroom!! ;)


I am challenging myself to at least post once a week with some manual shots so I can get some cc from you wonderful peas (and friends). Please remind me if I don't do it!! :)


13 comments:

Suzy said...

Congrats on the new camera, sorry your old one had focus issues. Welcome to the big "M" - your going to love it!

Becky said...

You are so funny with the bathroom dryer shot! Congrats on the new camera. I CAN shoot in manual, I just choose not to most of the time.

pat said...

Happy merry July! Sorry about the camera, but wow--good for you for the big step up! I always trip on the "M". I will be cheering for you from the chicken sidelines!!!

R.A. BNKetti said...

Lot the unique shots! Congrats on the new camera!!!

Gypsy Girl(Brenda) said...

Yay happy days. Congrats. Have fun on M.

Sharon said...

Congratulations! Manual is much easier than you think!

Erika said...

congrats on the new camera!!! I'm sure you'll love shooting in manual mode!! :)

S.Kremer said...

Congratulation! How exciting:) Very creative self portrait:)
Shawna (shawkrem)

Anonymous said...

Sorry about the camera, but I love the "mirror" reflection!

CindyTykie said...

Sorry about your old camera's problems, but Congratulations on the new camera. Have fun playing

Jess said...

Aww, that stinks about your camera, but how fun to get your bday present early though! Congrats on the new "baby"! :)

shirley said...

Alright! Congrats on your new camera! And I love those self portraits - I would never think to use the hand dryer!

Angela2932 said...

You're going to love Manual! It'll give you so much more control over what you want to capture.