Monday, April 5, 2010

Fun with my new (to me) camera ... and bokeh!

If you'll remember from THIS POST, John gave me his really, really, really nice Nikon D70 and I have finally figured out how to do the partial blurry photography thing. I have since learned the official term for this is called "bokeh". (Thanks for this, blogging commentators!)

Anywho, thought I'd share some of the fun I've had...

A door in my dad's backyard...

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New ivy...

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A wind chime balance...

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A hinge in my dad's back yard...

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A wrought iron arch...

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Thanks for listening!



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11 comments:

  1. Amy SnowApril 6, 2010 at 5:28 AM

    Beautiful pics. My Dad is a professional photographer, and he just bought a new camera! And guess who gets his old one??? I am so excited. I have no idea how to use it, so if you want to give some lessons, I am allllll ears! I love the wrought iron one! Beautiful!

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  2. singlemormonchickApril 6, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    you have a great eye! seems like you are really getting familiar with the camera-soon it will feel like an extension of your own hand-just part of you. the pioneer woman has an excellent photography section on her blog-she gives all kinds of tutorials. some months back she even had a bokeh contest. i included her link for the shallow depth of field. keep shooting!
    http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/category/photography-assignments/shallow-depth-of-field/

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  3. Mom2my10 @ 11th HeavenApril 6, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    SMC, thank you so much for that link. I am loving looking over it!

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  4. JennApril 6, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    What a great way to breathe a creative life into everyday things. Love the pics.

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  5. Jessica StierApril 6, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    These shots are beautiful! I love the first and the third shots so much. It's almost like they should be framed and on the wall. Welcome to the world of photography. I think you may have the bug!!! :)

    Jessica
    www.MomShots.com

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  6. Mom2my10 @ 11th HeavenApril 6, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    Jessica, thank you so much. Your praise means a lot because you are an AWESOME photographer! I have you on my blog roll now!

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  7. PanamamamaApril 6, 2010 at 8:31 PM

    Great pics! I got a camera for my birthday in Dec. from my hubby and still haven't figured it all out. Very creative!

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  8. Brian + Cheryl B.April 7, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Jen, when your able to take pictures of the twins and purposefully have the food smeared on their clothing be the blurry part of the picture - you'll know you've conquored this undertaking!!! :-}

    Take good notes! There will be many a mom wanting to know that secret ;-b

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  9. carlotta cisternasApril 8, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    Wonderful pictures! I love love love the one of the doorknob...so pretty.

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  10. carlotta cisternasApril 8, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    Wonderful pictures! I love love love the one of the doorknob...so pretty.

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  11. Jamie HApril 12, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    Love the picts! Since you're having fun with your "new" camera, try out my new meme "Try Something New Tuesdays"!

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