I know, what is this? A photoblog??
Man, this is hard for me....
I let you down. I told you I was going to bring in the "Peace" picture to class but I didn't.
It was a last minute decision. I was having such a tough time picking just five pictures to take with me into class, I had to make the hard decision to let that one go. But, I couldn't NOT tell you. That would be lying.
Lying = Not cool.
I'm really sorry. I deeply appreciated all your votes and the time you took to comment. It meant SO much to me, just ask Daniel.
Will you forgive me?
Do you want to see the pictures I took with me... IF you're still here, that is. I may have alienated some readers. Darn.
Here they are in the order they were plastered on the huge screen:
The Blue Door:
The teacher liked it, but he said the lighting was too harsh. He said I should have waited until the whole door was in shade.
The Story Hands:
I'll tell you her story soon.
My teacher loved this one; he said, again, the lighting was a bit harsh but the detail. Oh, the detail... It was good.
Tire Stacks:
My teacher was thrilled that I thought to take a picture of tires (it was actually Daniel's idea). He said the composition was awesome and that over all it was a great picture. Thankyouverymuch.
Field of Wheat/Grass/Something:
Great reviews.
The Rancher's Wife:
She was beautiful on the big screen. Just beautiful. The only portrait of the whole night. He said she needed a little brighter lighting - but I think she's perfect. The problem is, he's the teacher and I'm not. So, next time I'll go for a little brighter lighting. She was a BIG hit. Except there is nothing big about her, except her heart, perhaps.
I'll tell you her story, too.
So, overall it was a good night. I was told my composition was right on, this made me feel better because I feel that is a really big struggle for me.
Seriously, I was so nervous; I thought I was going to puke. But, thankfully, I didn't. I must say, I am glad that's over.
But what's really important is: Are we still friends?
*Post from 1 year ago today: Part of you, Part of me
Man, this is hard for me....
I let you down. I told you I was going to bring in the "Peace" picture to class but I didn't.
It was a last minute decision. I was having such a tough time picking just five pictures to take with me into class, I had to make the hard decision to let that one go. But, I couldn't NOT tell you. That would be lying.
Lying = Not cool.
I'm really sorry. I deeply appreciated all your votes and the time you took to comment. It meant SO much to me, just ask Daniel.
Will you forgive me?
Do you want to see the pictures I took with me... IF you're still here, that is. I may have alienated some readers. Darn.
Here they are in the order they were plastered on the huge screen:
The Blue Door:
The teacher liked it, but he said the lighting was too harsh. He said I should have waited until the whole door was in shade.
The Story Hands:
I'll tell you her story soon.
My teacher loved this one; he said, again, the lighting was a bit harsh but the detail. Oh, the detail... It was good.
Tire Stacks:
My teacher was thrilled that I thought to take a picture of tires (it was actually Daniel's idea). He said the composition was awesome and that over all it was a great picture. Thankyouverymuch.
Field of Wheat/Grass/Something:
Great reviews.
The Rancher's Wife:
She was beautiful on the big screen. Just beautiful. The only portrait of the whole night. He said she needed a little brighter lighting - but I think she's perfect. The problem is, he's the teacher and I'm not. So, next time I'll go for a little brighter lighting. She was a BIG hit. Except there is nothing big about her, except her heart, perhaps.
I'll tell you her story, too.
So, overall it was a good night. I was told my composition was right on, this made me feel better because I feel that is a really big struggle for me.
Seriously, I was so nervous; I thought I was going to puke. But, thankfully, I didn't. I must say, I am glad that's over.
But what's really important is: Are we still friends?
*Post from 1 year ago today: Part of you, Part of me
38 Comments:
seeing these... I'm glad you didn't take the peace picture - it was cool and all - but these are amazing!
Those pictures were just perfect!!! I love reading your blog, I'm still a loyal reader!!! I have a request for a blog topic, my husband is wanting to invite a family over from his unit to dinner one weekend, I would love some tips on throwing a nice kid friendly dinner party!!! Thanks!!!
I voted for the blue door, so I'm not mad at all! heehee! Like I ever would be! Girl, we love you for you, not your photography voting posts! :)
I cannot even begin to tell you how much I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the old hands picture. What a story! You have me absolutely drooling to hear the rest of the story of the rancher's wife. And I still think the blue door pic is awesome!
I really enjoyed your pictures. I too really like the grass pic. The story hands were very neat too. You do have a great eye.
How wonderful that you're able to take this photography class! I bet it feels awesome to get such great feedback from your instructor. I studied photography all through high school and into college and really thought I'd go down that road in life...but then I met my husband :) Maybe I'll travel that road again one day...
You DO have a fantastic eye, and you do take amazing pictures. The envy that I have for your talent is part of what keeps me coming back here to read and see.
And last night I spent 30 minutes messing with settings on my way too complicated camera and wishing I could be like you while I majorly messed it all up. Seriously. I'm not kidding. Forget fabulous pictures. I just want to take decent ones.
Oh, and I think you took the right pictures. I loved the Peace pictures too, though I didn't vote. The first one was my favorite.
Of course we're friends! What AWESOME PICTURES!! I LOVE the hands!
I forgive you Andrea. :) You are an amazing photographer! I love almost every single picture you take and that's rare with me. About the only other person's photography I love that much is Ansel Adams!
You did wonderful! I love the hands, feild and lady. I have to say I didn't vote for the door only because of the shadow but the color of it was amazing. maybe you could go back and try it again.
I can't wait to see more.
Wow...those are AMAZING pictures! I'm glad you picked the blue door too. It got my vote! You are inspiring me to take a photography class now. I have a fancy Cannon SLR and only know the automatic button. Can't wait to hear the stories!
Kelli
Well seeing as at the last minute I told I was loving the blue door, I think we're fine LOL
The photos are stunning Andrea, you really do have an eye for photography.
those are all great! I'm so envious about your photography class... i can dream! :)
britt
the tire picture is amazing! well done!
Hooray for rave reviews!! I think you chose wisely and I love them all:)
You're pictures are awesome! It's great to see a wife and mother pursuing a passion- it's so important for us to do that! We often neglect to nurture ourselves and our own dreams (happily, though not intentionally, it just kinda happens). I took up ski lessons and knitting in the last year and I can't tell you how great it feels to discover new layers to myself! Keep up the great work- I think you have a great eye, too.
Great pictures. I think the lighting on the blue door is great, the shading adds character to it. All the pictures are wonderful. You do have quite an eye for photography!!
Take care and keep up the great photography.
you go girl! these are phenominal!
I think that your teacher was right in *some* respects about the lighting, however, i will buffer that statement by saying this.
in the end, it is your picture. and if you like it and find it aesthetically pleasing, that's what counts. I personally am a HUGE fan of harsh lighting and often find that I do it on purpose! but there ya have it, you did awesome, and i'm really excited to see what you come up with next!
The pictures you chose are beautiful and seeing the door shot in combination with all the other photos - it fits much better - so I'm glad you ignored us. :)
What?! You didn't take the Peace picture?! That's it. I'm outta here.
;-)
I think you chose perfect pictures to take. Can I just say, they are all fabulous. I really like the blue door even though I didn't vote. I also love the tires. It's creative and leaves nothing out but the smell. The rancher's wife is, as you said, perfect and would have won if it weren't for those hands. Oh, the HANDS! They are amazing! I don't know their story (yet! and I crave to hear it), but they speak. Not only of her, but also of the marvelous women I know. Bravo, my dear. Bravo.
You picked good! Way to go.
Amanda
omigosh...my heart skipped a beat when I saw the picture of the Rancher's wife...absolutely beautiful. And the hands? Wow! You are one talented woman! seriously. I mean...sheesh. Amazing. This is not flattery either, it is pure truth.:) OK, I'll stop now.
Love the pictures!
I too, can't wait to hear the stories.
:)
Are you kidding? Critiquing the pictures was FUN! It doesn't matter if you took it with you or not. And my oh my, you do have quite the eye. I'm also looking forward to hearing the stories behind the people!
Good pictures, but truth be told, I'd rather see pictures of your beautiful kids. I miss Eliza, she's the reason I keep coming back, hoping to see her. :)
I think they are all really good. Too bad you dont live close I would want you to take my family pictures....you have a true talent dear friend. And I love the blue door.
I'm glad you got through that assignment w/out throwing up! LOL You really had nothing to worry about though; all the pictures are wonderful! And as for the constructive critisism from the teacher - that's all it is really, because we all see things differently with our own eyes. So for one picutre that he may deem needs more light, another could see it and say less light, or that it's just perfect as it is. Can't wait to read the stories you have to share!
My jaw just dropped when I saw the picture of the lady! It totally made me think of the amazing photos you see in those coffee table books-where the picture tells a story all it's own! You have a great eye! I really enjoy reading your blog by the way! I don't even remember how I came across it, but I'm glad I did!
Honey, they're your pictures! Do with them what you will. They are fantastic, by the way.
You're the photographer - and sharing your pictures on a big screen in front of your class?! Gotta go with your gut on that - and you did great!
Maravilloso!!!!
Guau!!!
Andrea, your pictures are so beautiful! After you're done with your class would you like to come to Jersey and teach me how to use my camera? I could learn so much from you! :)
I'll share a secret with ya'- I actually liked the blue door the best when you last posted. And I love the way the light is hitting it! Photography is so subjective. That's why I'd be afraid to ever take a class. Half of what the instructor would praise I'd probably hate and vice verse. That's why I always disliked art class in high school. I like landscapes. My art teacher hated landscapes- he loved anything modern and "interpretive". Like a big red dot on a white canvas. He'd always give the higher marks to the students that produced what he liked- but that didn't mean they were any more talented than the kids who painted a mountain scene.
Anyway, great job! Thanks for sharing with us. I'm thoroughly enjoying living vicariously through you.
LOVE LOVE LOVE your photo choices! you are so gifted...and oh, the hands picture---it's just amazing! it makes me long to know the stories that must go along with the beauty of those aged hands.
you sure didn't lose me! :) i agree with the 1st comment--these pics are amazing. esp. the hands and the rancher's wife. WOW you've got talent (hey, isn't that the name of a TV show??)
Amazing pictures- all of them!! Seeing these, I'm glad you didn't take the peace picture in either. Good for you putting yourself out there to be criticized. That's not easy!
You're an artist. It's your prerogative to be unpredictable. :)
Them are crossfit tires. Did you take one of them home with you? There alot of fun.
Tell your hubby to email me please
Wow, you're doing awesome! I don't know how you have time to get out and take all of these!! Beautiful job.
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