It's definately been a while since I've posted anything on this blog. Life has been very busy and chaotic. Not to mention I haven't really gotten out to shoot photos. However there are a couple that are worth while sharing.

This one was from the very first group of pictures taken on my then new camera. Instant gratification and feedback. no more spending money on pictures that just didn't come out quite the way imagined. For this time of year I thought it appropriate now that all the leaves are on the ground. One thing I learned sometime ago from somewhere was to frame the subjects so that not one was fully in the frame leaving it partially out or covered.

For this one t.v. is the inspiration. Several times now while watching a show there was a noticeable use of light, it may have been studio light but it may have been sun light during sunset time. Either way the effect is the same. The strong and warm side light comes in from just perpendicular to just shy of directly looking into the light what ever is comfortable for the subject. The effect is that the eye is lit up and seems to glow. It is a subtle and stunning effect. First time I saw it was on CSI: NY (yeah I know, cheezy) but the young cop with the blue eyes was in the scene and the side light effect was used on his eyes. Said effect made his eyes appear cold and shine with a predatory gleam. Then I started to notice it in other shows just not so apparent. Duplicating the effect in a still photo wasn't hard just the timing and the convincing of a little man to cooperate. Overall the lighting may have been too bright because it created a shadow across half his face, not to mention the glass door's frame created a small problem. When doing photos with a 2yr old one must take what opportunities present themselves. Hope you all like it!