Is anyone in the USA going to look at my blog today? I don’t have standard TV and don’t watch much football, but I tuned into a Super Bowl channel in Twitter so I can follow along. However, the stream is moving so fast it’s a blur, making it a tad difficult to read.
I was really pleased by how these shots came out. I hope you like them too.
Have a great Sunday or Monday as the case may be.
I’m off to do some fun stuff this morning, and I’m proud of myself for already getting a walk in today. I took a couple more photos of winter trees but haven’t processed them yet. I took these shots over the last week. We get a lot of yellow and orange in the winter because it’s citrus season, the birds of paradise seem to bloom, and the euryops bloom in the winter. I love yellow and orange, especially set against deep green.
Have a great Saturday!
Nicci
I love trees in winter. They are sculptural.
Yesterday I talked about the phone not being as good outdoors, but being good indoors for portraits. I said I would show you a picture today, and here it is.
However, I did have to tweak the brightness and contrast, which I rarely have to do with the DSLR. I can say without a doubt that the phone is a lot better for candid unobtrusive shots. It’s not like one wants to have a huge camera around one’s neck when socializing!
On the above picture, I adjusted the brightness minus 29 and the contrast plus 10, but here is the shot with auto white balance. It’s not as subtle an adjustment, but possibly it is better.
I’m using the camera that came with the phone. I’m going to try downloading a different camera. The specific problem I’m having is over-exposure.
That said, I really love this shot of my friend, and I wouldn’t have it were it not for my phone.
It occurred to me this would make a great painting.
I really love what the painting software did with the colors.
The sunlight was gorgeous on this tree.
I was using my new Android phone. Not thrilled with the outcome as the shots took a lot of editing and still don’t look as good as the DSLR. That’s fine, though. I have noticed the phone camera is pretty good with indoor portraits. If my friend lets me, I’ll post the portrait tomorrow.
I do like the Snapseed possibilities, though.
Okay, I’m off to write! And Edit!
Have a great Tuesday.
Nicci
These neighbors have a low maintenance yard, yet they add little touches here and there that always make me take a second look. For example, they use the tree in their yard to hang these planters. I think the arrangement looks inviting.
I hope you are enjoying your home on this Saturday.
I love these palms. Tall palms are just magnificent against the sky.
Have a good day and a wonderful weekend.
I loved the way the late afternoon sun looked on this landscaping. Hope you do too!
My husband said pilots call this rainbow in the middle of the sky when there’s no rain “glory” and said it is rare to see it from the ground.
This was a treat on our walk tonight.
Have a good Sunday or Monday evening!
Nicci
Nicci Carrera 