A GLIMPSE OF MY TOWN TUESDAYS -- Church on a Fall Day
posted by micki at 10/31/2006 08:58:00 AM
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
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- Name: micki
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No digital photography here folks. Only film, all the time. No post processing. I shoot it, I have it developed, I scan the print, I post it. It is hoped that you would respect my ownership of the images posted, despite the ease with which you could copy them. If you would like a true photographic print of any of my images, please contact me at goodiesbaker@yahoo.com and I will be happy to provide you with one. Weapons of Choice: * Minolta 7000 * Minolta 9000 *Minolta Dynax 9 * Konica Minolta 70 *Minolta x-700 * Minolta AL-F Rangefinder *1958 Minolta Autocord *Holga *holgamod Holga *PIX Panorama Toy Camera *Polaroid One Step Close Up Lenses: Too many too list, just read the stats for each shot I post Scanner: Epson 4990 Perfection Photo Favorite Films: * Kodak Tri-X * Fuji Superia * Ilford HP5+ -- Goal: To make the best exposure possible, on film. A Theme a Day *Sunday – Take A Guess *Macro Mondays *A Glimpse of My Town Tuesdays *Wednesday's Colors *Thursday's Critter *Unique Film and/or Camera Fridays *Saturday – Anything goes
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Camera - Minolta Maxxum 7000
Film - Fuji Superia ISO 100
Shutter Speed - 1/125
Aperture Setting - f-8 Program Mode
Lens - Sigma 24mm lens
Polarizing Filter
Scanning Method - My scan from my cheap little hp officejet 5510v all-in-one copy/scanner/faxer/printer
It was the most glorious afternoon two weeks ago when I dropped the girls off at music lessons, only to realize that I’d forgotten my tripod. Everything I shot that day had to be hand held. I went wide with most of my shots, although I did use my 300mm zoom on quite and few and kept it steady…much to my surprise. Does that mean I’ll start shooting hand held more often? No. Although I do shoot the 24mm hand held about 50% of the time. I like to get down low with that lens and it’s just quicker that way if I don’t need a whole lot of dof.
As I’ve mentioned before, our peninsula has a lot of peninsulas of its own on the eastern side. They are called necks. On this particular afternoon I was exploring the Ware Neck peninsula when I passed this church. Had to stop, it looked so pretty that day. I believe this is the Singleton United Methodist church. I could’ve gotten away without the polarizing filter on this shot. My 24mm always handles the skies well.
*Here’s a little interesting micki factoid, just ‘cause I feel like sharing. While most of my cooking is done from scratch, there is one thing out of a package that I like better than homemade. That would be instant hot chocolate with Non-dairy Cool Whip topping floating on the surface. The instant hot chocolate just tastes better to me, and homemade whipped cream melts too quickly. I save that for pies and ice cream sundaes…with homemade hot fudge, of course.
Lovely lighting, Micki. I like how soft the light was. And I mentioned this before and I'm going to say it again that your town is so lovely.
I like the use of a polarizer here - the deep blue sky makes the image quite rich and brings out the church facade nicely.
Love the blues here, great shot!
I didn't realize most of your shots were with tripod. I'm the complete opposite and probably to a fault. I always shoot handheld and there are times I should suck it up and use a tripod or learn to use a monopod!
This is a great shot though. I love the look!
Hi Micki, i'm back from the Pyrènées.
I would like to share this instant hot chocolate with you. It seems so good.
Looking at your shot, i thought you camera owns a very good light-meeter. White is white.
welcome to my world of hand held shooting, trust me it can be a lot of fun...great shot...8/10
mmmm...u make my mouth water, happy halloween!
The polarizer has worked magic on that sky and, as Christian has said, the metering has been spot-on to hold the biting white. But the slight angle to the shot makes it for me . . and I’m wondering if you would have gone for that same gentle informality if running a tripod.
I love seeing your town through your eyes. It is such a treat!
Happy Halloween!
Boo!
I love old churches like this! Our country side is dotted with them! I love taking country drives!
That is such a beautiful little church. I love it. The sky is gorgeous, perfect blue.
I rarely use my tripod...Oh well I probably should use it, but I'm usually on the move hiking when I shoot and have enough to lug with my lenses. I have a monopod which I should use more and it's more portable. I don't have VR lenses either, which is why I really should use the tri-pod/monopod more.
Love to sit down with you and have a cuppa in that beautiful town.
We don't have that type of atmosphere out here in Northern California.
Happy Tuesday
Tena koe ehoa
It's a great hand held Micki and the impressionistic eyes in the sky overlook this house of divinity.
Polarizer gives a deep richness to the sky that suits the scene/image very well! Wonderful shot and glimpse of your town.
Those windows and this perspective make it look a bit like a face, maybe I just have weird way of seeing things
perfect exposure for this shot...the color and detail r amazing...from beautiful sunny day:-)) btw i have to try cool whip wt instant choc...sound yummy:-P
Hot chocolate is a good idee. I like the contrst between the white walls and the blue sky!
Lovely little church. The colors and angle are wonderful. I handhold very few shots. I suck at it really and am always impressed when people consistently get good shots. I would love to get some lenses with VR. Ahh...the wish list. I too prefer instant hot chocolate over homemade. Carnation brand is my favorite. I'll have to try it with the whip. Have a happy and safe halloween!
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Elegant building and shot, Micki.
i thought you may give us some cooking tip here :) this shot is great. at the first glance i thought it might be an HDR image but then i remembered you a film junkie :) i've been thinking to invest on a polarizing filter. the choices are endless!
I don't really use a tripod during the day for general shots. I guess theres always plenty of light around and its less limiting.
Love the deep saturated blue sky against the white church...sweet!
Yes, very nice. Lovely sky too!
I'm with you on the hot chocolate!
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Beautiful building. I love the way you highlighted the center. I wonder if it is haunted????
Very clear sky nice capture Micki !
brilliant blue sky and i like that there is still some detail retained in the whites.
Lovely capture. So American. I'd love to visit that part of US.
Love the colors ! Good shot, Micki.
Beautiful image!The color of the sky!
Cool Whip!no no *REAL* whip cream from the spray can!
There's an almost surreal effect here as the sky appears to fade from day to night - the joys of polarization :-)
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