Steve Gallow - A Year in Photos

With this blog I have begun a journey to improve my photography skills. My goal is to take photos everyday, and post my favorite photo from that day on this blog. So far, I have learned a lot, and try to share my experiences. Many of you have made comments on the blog, via email, or when you see me in person. I really appreciate all of them. I learn a lot from each of you. I hope that you will join me in my journey, and help me along the way. I have so much to learn.

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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Week 18, Day 132, September 1, 2009, Copper Spider Web, Winner of week 18 in online viewer poll.

I went for a walk in the woods at around 6:00 PM. The sun was getting low in the sky, and it was fairly dark in the woods. I thought that it was dark, and that my photos would be worthless. While I walked along, I started noticing spider webs as the sun would poke through the leaves. I took a few photos, but would quickly loose the light. Just as I was leaving I noticed this one further up in a tree. I had to act quickly to get the photo with the golden sunlight reflecting through it. The effect produced a web that almost looks like it's made of copper.

Lessons Learned:

I'm am still very surprised by where I find photo opportunities. Many times, I have just about given up when I spot something.

Photo details: Exposure time 1/160, Aperture f/2.8, ISO 1600 (because I didn't have time to set up the tripod. I was loosing the light to quickly and had to act fast.), Focal Length 200 mm, 35 mm equivalent focal length 323mm, Lens Canon 70-200mm f2.8L USM, hand held.

Winner of Week 18 in online viewer poll.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Week 15, Day 100, August 8, 2009 Spider Web Dew Catcher

When we awoke on the third day there were a lot of spider webs catching the morning dew. I love how the drops of water look like a tiny necklace.

Lessons Learned:

I would really like a great macro lens.
I should have taken a tripod with me. (I was trying to cut down on what we had to carry.)

Photo details: Exposure time 1/125, Aperture f/1.8, ISO 100, Focal Length 50 mm, 35 mm equivalent focal length 81mm, Lens Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II, hand held.