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I've made a mental list of all the things I've wanted to do in life and never took the time. I figure, now is the best time to explore those avenues! At the top of the list, is photography. I've always loved taking pictures and tend to have a creative eye...but lacked the equipment and knowledge to really take my pics to the next level. My sweet Ben bought me a N.ikon D.60 for my birthday and paid for photography classes at a local college.
This morning, Meeghan and I had our first class fieldtrip (she's taking the classes with me!)
We went to an old mill and got lots of practice in! Here's the best of my 166 shots!
I'm really excited to use my new found techniques on baby...but until then, I'll perfect pictures of nature...and Ben! It's proving to be a perfect way to pass the time...
I like the barrel and the yellow daisy! Great JOb!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful sweet gift your wonderful sweet husband gave you!
ReplyDeleteSome good shots here, I like the barrel and the leaf-strewn walkway. Seems we have yet another thing in common as well...photography! Even though I'm in school full time for elementary ed now, photography is my first love. I received my Associates of Applied Science in photography back in 2005, and I'll always have a degree of passion where photography is concerned. I also worked as a lab assistant in the visual arts dept. of my school, so I know lots about the different classes they offer, etc. If you haven't already seen it and you're interested, check out my other blog at http://photomelba.blogspot.com/--lots of my photos are shown there. :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your classes, you should email me at melbatoastlove at gmail.com so we can talk more about this! I'd love to hear how it's going and what assignments you have to do, etc.
Melba
Those photos look great! That sounds like a great way to pass the time.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! We bought a D60 as well and absolutely LOVE it! I use the "child mode" quite a bit, but I've been impressed by everything it does.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the great photography work!
love the pics, so impressive! we got a nice canon camera before Austin, but i just havent taken advantage of it, maybe i need a class, huh? i loved looking at the pics.
ReplyDeleteRebekah...I just saw your comment and I would LOVE to have a photo day with you sometime, what a great idea! One of the things I love most about photography is that there is no limit. I've been immersed in the subject for just about as long as I can remember, and there is still more I could learn. :) It's fun, and very addictive...enjoy your class and keep getting out there to shoot, experience is the very best teacher, hands down! :)
ReplyDeleteMelba
Beautiful! How do I order prints :)??
ReplyDeleteYour pictures look awesome. I am so glad we took this class together.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are great!!! I love to take pictures too!!! So much fun!!! =)
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are keeping busy with fun things to do!!! I know it is hard to wait, but one day you WILL receive that phone call!! It will be the best day of your life!!! I am so happy to travel this journery with you!!!
Great pics Bekah! Maybe you might want to practice on my kids!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your photos. What an awesome class to take and hobby to pick up. That baby is going to have the best photos around.
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I love the photograph of the corn - the portrait one. Absolutely beautiful colours - so autumnal. And I think you're absolutely right to make the most of this time (I have to admit that I HATE it when people say that to me, but also have to admit that it's true!). I'm glad you're doing something you enjoy, and maybe you'll find it to be another creative expression you can use to work through the emotional ups and downs of this waiting time.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're doing better. I think it is interesting (I was going to say funny, but it isn't funny) how we have our ups and downs. Some days I am completely fine with the wait, others I want to tear my hair out.
ReplyDeleteI love the photos and I am jealous of the camera. I took a class in college and loved it, but my creativity slips a lot because I just like pictures of people! Have fun passing the time!
BTW- thanks for your last comment- it really made me smile because "stealing her thunder" wouldn't be a bad thing! Hehe!
i love photography AND YOU WILL LOVE HAVING THAT CAMERA FOR THE NEW BABY!!! Very wonderful present.
ReplyDeleteWONDERFUL WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love that you are taking it up and jumping right into a class. These are really amazing shots...so I can't wait to see what happens as you start learning more and more. You're a natural!!!!!!!! :)
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ReplyDeleteYou truly are an inspirational person Rebekah. Your blog is great too. Hopefully your new hobby can help with the waiting period :) Love the photos and would love to have a camera like that someday. Just imagine, you will be a photography pro once that baby comes! Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the shot of the corn! I think I am a country girl at heart... just got stuck in NYC-area. ;)
ReplyDeleteGlad your mood is lifted!
Oh... PS I use that same cutestblogontheblock background for one of my blogs too! Nice!
ReplyDeleteGood eye! Those are awesome pictures. BTW, There are lots of photography groups on Myspace. I belong to a black and white photo group and they still have one of my pics posted from 2 years ago!!
ReplyDeleteWow, you really have some talent! I've often thought about taking a photography class myself, and the funny thing is I've looked into the Nikon D60. If my pictures can look half as good as yours, I'm sold.
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