Sunday, January 16, 2011

Digital Photo 101

Over the past year, it became apparent that I needed a better digital camera. My  old, point and shoot Sony DSC W100, as good as it is, simply has too many limitations and  shortcomings . 

My long-time  interest in amateur photography, combined with my retirement, affords me the opportunity to do the proper research and invest in a better digital  single lens camera (DSLR). I have also committed to learn how to manually use a SLR correctly.

With that in mind, and as my winter project, I recently bought a new Canon T1i and started online lessons.

In this post I am blog-testing a few of my latest photos. I should note, for a neophyte DSLR user, the dull-gray skies of winter make for challenging photography conditions. All shots were taken without a flash, using available light.

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The seagulls are in the middle of their annual winter migration thru our area, stopping to rest on the edge of the Ohio River. 





It's not easy to sleep on one foot.

Raymond Schultz Park, Paducah, KY

Ingram Towing, Paduah, KY


Tow Boat waiting for a turn at the Dam 52 lock.


Tow Boats on the Ohio River, Paducah, KY


Winter on the Ohio River

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Art Gallery
Mother and Baby Giraffe Sculptures
332 North 6th. St., Paducah, KY






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