My son is taking an Photography History Class this semester and one of the things we had to do was go to an art museum. On the way down we were talking and we mentioned how photography has changed over the past decade or so, as digital takes over. I mentioned a photo I took many years ago of my sister and her boyfriend at the time. I did one of them in color with everything in perfect focus and then I took one with black and white film and had the aperture wide open to blur out the background. Which one do I love the most?
The Black and White one, of course. :-)
After we got home in the evening, I went looking for a photo of my son that I wanted to show one of his friends. In my travels through the many photo books I own, I found the photo you see on this post. It is almost exactly what I was talking about. Even though this one is in color, the background is deliberately blurred, which highlights my son. The sunlight also does it's job, making the photo truly beautiful. He was maybe two or three at the time. Back in the days when he would smile for the camera.
Fall is always his favorite season...
You are right, the picture is cute, cute, cute.... After living with my Husband for as many years as I have, the (joy?) of Photography has been in my life. Although now, not as much Oh well have a great Day!!! :)
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Martha, we may not do it as much, but we certainly know how. We also know how to appreciate a good photo.
ReplyDeleteWhy did the smilie get a nose job? Is it Jewish? :-)
What a great picture, Angel! I know absolutely nothing about photography -- I'm a point-and-shoot person -- but I know a wonderful picture when I see it. Thanks for the background on how you accomplished it.
ReplyDeleteAwe, Piglet...it's ALL in the aperture (how big the hole is that the light goes through). Wide open means you need to adjust your focus right on the object you are shooting and the stuff in the back will fuzz out. A very small one will pull EVERYTHING into focus. They are called F Stops.
ReplyDeleteNow shutter speed is a different animal and it will allow you to do things like stop moving action. Want that water post to have water that shows every drop? Shoot it at a fast shutter speed. Want the water to blur into a stream? Shoot it at a slow shutter speed.
The point and shoot digital cameras of today have this, but mostly people shoot on auto and get what they get.
No not Jewish, it is Italy, like me. But I think I will put it back since it looks really dumb without it. take care :-)
ReplyDeleteOH, an Italian nose. Makes sense now... :-)
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